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GREAT SOUTHERN LAND Sale Scouts were among the many community groups who celebrated at Australia Day events across the region last Friday.

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OPAL Australian Paper has not budged in the latest round of Enterprise business agreement (EBA) negotiations. Workers at the Maryvale mill in the Latrobe Valley have been in talks with management since the EBA expired in September last year. The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has continued implementing protected industrial action as the dispute passed its seventh meeting. The vast majority of Opal’s Maryvale mill workforce is unionised and protected by an EBA negotiated by their union. AMWU’s region representative, Simon Peel, said talks have stagnated as their demands have been ignored. “It is frustrating because we want to work with the management, but they don’t want to work with us,” he said. The union’s main disputes are centred on job security, contract labour, overtime and income protection.

Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) are also taking action. “The three unions are still taking protected action - we had a meeting between Christmas and New Year with Opal’s management - the three Unions have moved their decisions, but Opal (hasn’t),” Mr Peel said. This round of negotiations echoes scenes of the long-running dispute in 2020 when management locked out more than 100 workers. “Every negotiation has ended up in industrial action,” Mr Peel said. “Opal has a reputation for doing this on every EBA they do.” To try to bring Opal to the negotiating table, the unions have decreased their annual requested pay increase from six to four per cent (which is about market value at the moment), but Opal’s demands for the EBA have remained unchanged. “They are sticking to the guns, and

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we believe they are trying to strip back everything that these blokes have fought for over the years in every dispute that they’ve had,” Mr Peel added. The AMWU has extended an olive branch to Opal management, dropping demands of additional pay for Emergency Response Teams despite their extensive training needs. Opal Australian Paper has a long history in local paper manufacturing. The Maryvale Mill opened in the Latrobe Valley in 1937 and has since grown to be one of the largest employers in the region. In recent times, and with the closure of white paper at the plant, the unions have grown increasingly concerned with their members’ job security. White paper relied on native hardwood residues and woodchips, which was supplied to Opal by VicForests, who in turn dealt with the closure of the native timber industry last year. Protected union action, including rolling one-hour stoppages, is still taking

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place at the mill and many blanket bans on actions, including overtime, step-up duties, and using mobiles or other communications for plant purposes, are in place. “Financially, it does hurt our members, walking off the job and not getting paid,” Mr Peel explained. Remaining optimistic, the three unions hope Opal will move their stance and give in to some of the union’s demands. Representatives from the AMWU, the ETU and the CFMEU will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the possibility of stepping up industrial action if Opal were to continue to play hardball. When questioned about the negotiations, an Opal spokesperson said, “Opal Australian Paper remains committed to working collaboratively in reaching an Agreement that works for the mill and our maintenance team members.” “We remain focused on achieving a successful transition of the Maryvale mill into a commercially sustainable manufacturing operation.”

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Supporting women in industry THE state government is continuing to support more women to enter and succeed in the maledominated energy and manufacturing industries - with applications for a new round of grants to drive equality in the workplace now open. Minister for Women, Natalie Hutchins recently announced a further $1.3 million is available for organisations through the Women in Energy and Manufacturing Funding Program - which supports organisations to attract, recruit and retain women and remove barriers in these historically male-dominated workforces. The first grants round supported a range of

initiatives including mentoring programs for women run by the National Association of Women in Operations through virtual groups, one-on-one sessions and school awareness campaigns for solar energy careers run by Australian Women in Solar Energy. “We want women of all ages, backgrounds and identities to have the careers they want - which is why programs like this, are so important,” Ms Hutchins said. “Attracting, recruiting, and retaining more women in Victoria’s energy and manufacturing industries will also help these sectors grow and thrive through a period of rapid transformation.

“I encourage all organisations that want to help more women get the job they want in these traditionally male-dominated industries to apply.” The grants also support the Women in Trades project run by the Australian Manufacturing Union, which delivered a series of trade demonstration events, employer site visits and career expos with employers such as Nestle to attract young women to exciting careers and opportunities in the manufacturing sector. Supporting more women to pursue and excel in careers in energy and manufacturing will not only help to address gender imbalances but help address skill shortages in these industries.

Women account for just 32 per cent of Victoria’s manufacturing sector, and just 33 per cent of the electricity, gas, water and waste services industries. The figures are even lower for women working in trades. This program is a key part of the state government’s response to the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women. Applications for this grant round close on February 19. For more information, visit vic.gov.au/womenenergy-and-manufacturing-funding-program

From escaping Afghanistan to Australian aircraftman Nick O’Connor Flight Lieutenant

Afghanistan immigrant Aircraftman Mujtaba (Mitch) Hakimi’s aviation knowledge was recently enhanced with his successful completion of the first Airborne Electronics Analyst (AEA) Initial Course to be run at the Air Mission Training School (AMTS) at RAAF Base East Sale.

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looking for an aviation role in Defence,” he said. Aircraftman Hakimi joined the Air Force in July 2022.

As a new recruit, he spent his first six months working in the 30 Squadron Base Command Post at RAAF Base East Sale.

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GROWING up in an ethnic minority family in Afghanistan, Aircraftman Mujtaba (Mitch) Hakimi lived in constant fear of violence at the hands of the Taliban. At the age of eight, Aircraftman Hakimi’s family fled the instability of war-torn Afghanistan, immigrating to Australia in 2009 with the promise of a better life. “Prior to immigrating, my parents had known nothing but conflict their entire lives,” Aircraftman Hakimi said. “In the hope for us to have a better childhood, an education and a chance at a future, my parents decided to leave. “Arriving with no knowledge of English, by the age of 12, I had mastered the language well enough to be enrolled into a primary school to attend my first ever classroom lessons.” Aircraftman Hakimi’s family settled in Adelaide, were he quickly adapted to life as an Aussie. He said he appreciated the opportunity to obtain a quality education at Adelaide’s Thomas More College. It was during his senior schooling that an interest in aviation was sparked. “I grew up and did my schooling in Adelaide. After gaining my commercial pilot license, I was

In April last year, he enhanced his aviation knowledge when he took part in, and subsequently successfully completed, Phase 1 of the Airborne Electronics Analyst (AEA) Initial Course, as part of his initial employment training. It was the first AEA Initial Course to be run at the Air Mission Training School (AMTS), RAAF Base East Sale, having recently transferred from 292 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. “The course began with intensive theory at the start but I really enjoyed the sim (simulator) phase where I had to put all the theory learned into practice,” he said. “This tested my situational awareness, analyst ability and prioritisation skills constantly. I really enjoyed the challenges of making progress with each sim event to learn skills and abilities to be an excellent aviator.” Aircraftman Hakimi said he was looking forward to the next phase of AEA training, which involves completing a conversion onto an operational platform. “The expected finish date for the second phase of the AEA course is July this year,” he said. “My goal is to continue my high level of performance and be awarded the coveted AEA brevet.”

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Keeping Victorian pork on your fork

Call to arms I AM writing on behalf of Sale ‘Stationeers’ Group. We are three remaining elderly volunteers, who are dedicated to the upkeep of aesthetics at Sale Railway Station, an important entrance to our lovely city. We work under the umbrella of Keep Australia Beautiful, who provide us with support and insurance. Unfortunately, we are now finding it increasingly difficult to maintain the gardens on the median strip, due to our ageing bodies. We no longer have help from Sale Correctional Centre, who were invaluable to our cause and now we desperately

seek help from community groups or individuals to continue with this vital endeavour. The hard work is complete. With help from various groups and local schools, we have placed painted bollards in the gardens, a silhouette of the train and other items on the station wall, installed picnic tables and erected murals on the fence (at present, in storage by V/ Line). The gardens on the median strip are our pride and joy, but ongoing weeding and maintenance are now beyond our capabilities. It simply requires one to two hours each month, possibly less - not a mammoth task! If anyone is able to help, please phone Gillian Gregory on 0434 00 7187 or Valerie Ellis (0490 191 122). Gillian Gregory Sale Stationeer

Aussie pride GOOD on the tradie driving round Sale in a new ute proudly displaying his heritage - two beautiful flags atop the cab, mud flaps with Aussie flags. We are one people let’s be proud on that. Aussie Aussie. Cecilia Temple Stratford

Perplexed I NOTE with interest that in their wisdom, Wellington Shire Council have replaced my two serviceable rubbish bins with identical new ones. Just where the logic is in this futile exercise I am still trying to work out (maybe a woke council decision, or there is money to be made in plastic?). Surely the thousands of ratepayer’s dollars this has involved would have been better spent on improving the shire’s roads, footpaths or other public amenities? No doubt there are plenty of people, young and old, whom would agree. Michael Baron Sale

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I WOULD like to congratulate Wellington Shire for enforcing the 24-hour cat curfew. Since inception, no visiting cats and a noted increase of small birds and lizards for us to enjoy whilst gardening. Anyone having trouble with cats can obtain traps from council, hopefully solving their problem! Well done. Ron Gregory Sale

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SAVE NOW WETLANDS and Human Wellbeing is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2024, and everyone is invited to celebrate at a free, family friendly event at Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre in Sale on Friday, February 2 from 5pm to 7.30pm. West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA), along with the Love Our Lakes and Wellington Shire Council are hosting the event. Local experts will talk about why wetlands are important, how lucky the community is to live in the catchments that support wetlands like Sale and the internationally renowned Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site, and the programs underway to protect them. The event will also include fun for kids and, weather permitting, a wellbeing walk to a local wetland to discover the plants, birds and frogs that live there. World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on February 2, aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and planet. This year’s theme spotlights how interconnected wetlands and human life are and calls on each of us to value and steward our wetlands. Every wetland matters. Every effort counts. “Nearly 90 per cent of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, with wetlands being lost three times faster than forests. Yet,

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I WRITE to seek the support of your readership to save the Victorian pork industry. As many of your readers will be aware, the native timber industry recently fell victim to Labor’s capitulation to inner-city green groups. Duck hunting now faces a similar fate after a Labor-led inquiry into the continuation of the legal recreational activity resulted in unscientific, biased recommendations that are clearly motivated by a desire to appease ideological inner-city animal extremists. I now hold grave concerns that Premier Jacinta Allan has set her sights on Victoria’s pork industry through the Labor, Animal Justice Party and Greens-led inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria. The Inquiry is a sham and an insult to an industry that already has the support of independent, audited quality assurance programs. This well-monitored sector contributes $488 million to the Victorian economy and supports almost 2700 full-time jobs and I, along with my colleagues in The Nationals are urging Gippslanders to help save this important industry by completing an online submission at saveourbacon.com.au With the native timber industry history and recreational duck hunting under threat - please do your part to save our pork industry from the same fate and keep Victorian pork on your fork. Danny O’Brien MP Member for Gippsland South

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Australia Day

Ben McArt rthur t A FLAG raissing by the scouts, a barbecue by the Sale Lion ns Club, a ceremony and music played by thee Briagolong Bush Band and Sale City Band in n Sale Botanic Gardens marked the begi ginning i g of 35 Wellingt gton t Shire residents becoming Au ustralian citizens. New residen nts came from multiple countries, including thee Philippines, Poland, the United Kii Kingdom, Ta aiwan, Switzerland, Canada, Sri Lanka, Zimba abwe, the USA, Switzerland, India and Fiji. The event, which is also the 75th anniversary of Australian n citizenship, was organised by the Sale Lions Club and attended by about 150 people, featuring speeches from Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester and Wellingt gton t Shire Mayor, Ian Bye. Mr Chesteer began his patriotic speech by reiterating th he greatness grr of Australia. "We refl flect l and recogn gnise n that on a day like today, we liv ve in the greatest nation in the world," he sa aid. In the follow wing sentence, he took aim at the Australian neews media landscape. "Now, if yoou watch the news and all the media, you may be forgi given i for thinking that there's someth hing wrong with Australia. They're talking aboutt problems, about all the things we have to fix. fii Bu ut this is still the greatest grr country in the world." His speech concluded by acknowledgi ging i the Indigenous peoples and Australia's diversity. "Whether you are white or black or Asian descent or an ny other cultural backgr ground, r you are now part of this great grr Australian story. You get to write a little chapter of it." The new ciitizens received their certifi ficate i after being ca alled on by Wellingt gton t Shire Chief Executive, Da avid Morcom, and making an oath to the countrry. From Eng gland were Pauline and Robin Rickerby, whoo had only just received citizenship despite living g in Australia for the last 53 years. "We first fii ca ame here after my uncle came to us in 1969 and kept sayi ying i it was a better country until he talkeed us into coming," Robin said. "He said iff you work hard, you can have a

good life. He was 18 when he came to Australia, born n in 1899 and coming in 1926. He said those earlly years were pretty hard, but he did okay. He married an Australian lady and had seven chilldren." "II know it'ss been a while to get this, but it's bettter late th han never," Pauline said. Th he first fii fam mily group grr to receive their citizenship p were Srii Lankans Andrew An n and Shashini Ferrnando, aloong with their kids kii Shanaaya (four) and d Shalayna a (two). "M My father-iin-law and mother-in-law migr grated r to Australia in n about 2010, followed by my wife som mewhere around 2015, who's a doctor at the Salle Hospita al, but then I followed in about 201 17," Andre An n ew said. "M My sister is a doctor at the (Sale) Hospital too.. Dad mov ved here to babysit the kids but stay yed far lon nger than intended. We've all been herre, my sistter, my sisters' family, mum and dad d. This is a really good country, and it has beeen good here," Shashini said. Stteve Boycee of Sale Lions Club said the event wass about em mbracing the nation's diversity and the regi gion's i unity. "A Australia Day is an opportunity for us to com me togetheer as a community and to look at wha at we hav ve as a community and to look at wheere we go in the future," he said.

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ABOUT 80 people attended Maffra's Australia Day Award Celebrations, which occurred at the Duart Homestead after a last-minute change. Heavy rain last Thursday forced the venue change to head in ndoors. The new event still featured entertainment, music played by y May McCubbin, Maffra Municipal Band and poetry by loocal poet Don Dwyer, as well as a flag fll raising by the Scouts. The ceremony was hosted by the Rotary Club of Maffra and prresided over by Wellingt gton t Shire Central Ward Councillor, Jiill Wood. Maffra Rotary Club President, Veronica Dwyer said the ceeremony was a terrifi fic i way for the community to honour those in n Maffra and district.

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Protecting the southern brown bandicoot Stefan Bradley

JUST a couple of hours drive from Sale are sites for the Southern Brown Bandicoot Protection Program, which has just entered its 10th and final year of operation. Once killed in large numbers for their soft fur, the southern brown bandicoot (Isoodon obesulus obesulus) has suffered major losses in its range, and is considered endangered in Victoria. Parks Victoria and several partners aim to protect this unique marsupial in several areas on Bunurong Country, an Aboriginal cultural landscape of the Bunurong People in Gippsland. With a small but sturdy population across south-west Gippsland, Parks Victoria says it has a legal and moral obligation to remove feral animals from protected areas so the bandicoots have a chance to thrive. Western Port Woodlands is a known habitat, but Parks Victoria did not want to reveal exactly where its other major habits are. Despite bandicoots once being widespread across all of Australia, most Victorians have never seen one. In the past 70 years, almost all the 20 known species have seen major range reductions, especially on mainland Australia where some species have even become extinct. Sophie McCracken-Evans, the district project officer for Parks Victoria’s Southern Brown Bandicoot Protection Program, told the Gippsland Times that Parks Victoria would need to do “a sneak review of all the monitoring and predator control work that we've done”. Ms McCracken-Evans hopes that Parks Victoria will be able to continue at minimum a predator control program to benefit the southern brown bandicoot , but ideally receive funding by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to continue something similar to the Southern Brown Bandicoot Protection Program. “That would be ideal, because then we can continue the monitoring and the community engagement side, which has really helped, I think, to increase the awareness of people’s awareness of bandicoots in the local area,” she said. “We’ll have to keep applying for more grants, or maybe (the DTP) will have some more money for us, but I doubt it." Ms McCracken-Evans says the population stayed “steady” throughout the program thanks to conservation work on the ground. Overall, the numbers are not looking too good. “Bandicoots are a boom and bust species. So they breed prolifically in good years, and then they won't breed much in the dry years. So this last year (a wet year), I've seen heaps more evidence of bandicoots,” she said. The numbers over the years fluctuate a lot because of that boom and bust cycle. At the last monitoring event in 2021, the total number of bandicoots seen on camera in roughly a quarter of the study area was 26. Bandicoots are very cryptic animals, making them very hard to monitor, especially because this population is so small to begin with. The most

up-to-date numbers of bandicoots are not available at this time. Cameras in mid-2023 caught footage of a few bandicoots with pouch young, which is a great sign and shows the population is staying steady. Parks Victoria has a monitoring event planned in May to properly compare the numbers. The gravest danger to the southern brown bandicoot is the European red fox, an invasive species, as well as feral cats. Working with a number of partners, Parks Victoria uses humane traps across two key reserves in south-west Gippsland to control around 60 foxes each year, using monitoring tools where possible. Ms McCracken-Evans says that thanks to predator controls, fox numbers have declined over the past decade. “But if we aren't able to continue with the program, then more foxes will just move into the area and replace those ones that have been killed,” she said. Measuring around 40-50cm long from nose to tail and weighing in at just up to 1.2kg, the bandicoots fall into a critical weight range that makes them easy prey. Humans are implicated in their decline. In a 1994 article, scientists found that at least 58,000 bandicoots were killed in New South Wales between 1883 and 1920 for their soft fur. Invasive predators have the greatest impact by far. On other threats to the bandicoot, Ms McCrackenEvans says historic, and ongoing land clearing for development is significantly reducing dense vegetation for their habitat. “The presence of deer, feral pigs and even humans inadvertently disturbing these areas by mountain biking and horse riding, can damage their home,” she said. Due to their appearance, some people can confuse them for rats, which has led to people accidentally poisoning them with rat bait. This is part of the reason Parks Victoria doesn’t want to reveal the bandicoots' exact location. Just one southern brown bandicoot can turn over 3.9 tonnes of soil in a year (the equivalent of the weight of one hippopotamus), helping spread beneficial fungi, increasing nutrient turnover, and improving water penetration into the soil. With large, blunted claws that look a little bit like Freddy Kreuger’s metal gloves, this rabbit-sized omnivore primarily hunts for truffle-like fungi. Reflecting on the last few years of the program and its success, Ms McCracken-Evans said public engagement was key. “A lot of people don’t know bandicoots even exist or have only heard of them because of the Crash Bandicoot game,” she said. “Many people on the Bass Coast have become familiar with the successful story of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot on Phillip Island, but it means they are assuming the bandicoot population is relatively stable now. Southern brown bandicoots, however, are a very different species. “For me, knowledge is key to helping people want

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Many ecologists consider feral cats and red foxes to be the most damaging invasive species ever released in Australia. Since November 2013, 571 foxes have been culled through the southern bandicoot program.

Native animals that weigh between 35 grams to 5.5 kilograms have experienced the highest extinction rates in Australia throughout the last 200 years. Bandicoots are a perfect snack size for foxes and feral cats.

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Bird of the Month: Pacific Gull WHEN camping at Bunga Arm over the newyear, a large brownish bird was seen cruising over the dunes each day. It was an immature Pacific Gull, the largest gull in Australia. The plumage changes significantly as it grows from juvenile to adult over a five-year period. At five years of age, adults are black-backed, with a massive yellow and red-tipped bill (looks like lipstick), black upper wings with a narrow white inner, yellow legs and a distinctive black band across the tail. Juveniles are mottled dark brown with pale face, with a pinkish, blacktipped bill and brown legs. Adult plumage is achieved by numerous moults. The Pacific Gull is endemic to southern Australia and occurs mostly on the south and west coasts, Tasmania and infrequently on the east coast. Patrolling these coastal seas and shorelines in a heavy, lumbering flight interspersed with glides, adults are mainly sedentary while the young will travel up to 200 kilometres. Preferred habitat are sandy beaches protected from ocean swells such as estuaries, bays and harbours. They do not fly far inland but may occasionally be seen on farmland and rubbish tips near the ocean, or a short way up rivers. They are often seen roosting or loafing in elevated situations such as rocky headlands or on wharf and jetty infrastructure. The Pacific Gull forages along the coast between the high-water mark and shallow water on sandy beaches, feeding mainly on molluscs, fish, squid, crabs and other marine animals that are sometimes caught by plungediving. They also feed on offal and carrion, as well as predating on other bird eggs and their young and are regularly seen breaking open shells by dropping them from a height. Breeding occurs from September to January in small, scattered colonies or isolated pairs on

Pacific Gulls, adult and juvenile.

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high points on headlands or islands. Two types of nests are built: one a scrape or depression in the ground, either unlined or lined with small stones or gravel, the other is a neatly constructed shallow bowl made of sticks, grass, seaweed or feathers. Both sexes build the nest with the female doing most of the incubation while the male forages for food and stands guard near the nest. A clutch of three eggs is usual. The Pacific Gull is easily disturbed by human activities at breeding sites and roosting areas, and occasionally become entangled in fishing lines. But they will scavenge on human refuse at rubbish tips and picnic areas and on fish scraps around wharves and jetties. BirdLife East Gippsland meets weekly for Monday morning outings. New members are always welcome. Check our their Facebook page and Birdlife Australia events page for more information.

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they are can inform future conservation management plans; 2) Plant bandicoot-friendly gardens. Native plants, especially dense grasses and shrubs are critical habitat for these small marsupials; 3) Keep cats indoors and ensure your dogs are on a lead in all reserves and observe local signage, and; 4) Stick to the tracks when in reserves - riding or walking off track can spread disease and weeds and alter bandicoot habitat.

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to conserve this species. Without bandicoots, we could lose species of fungi and crucial nutrients that support soil health, leading to ground-fuel building up and increasing fire risk.” The best way to help is to get involved, and there are some simple things anyone can do if you live in a known bandicoot area: 1) Record sightings on iNaturalist. Take a photo of a bandicoot or its diggings and upload it to this extensive citizen science database. Knowing where

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Eight years of volunteering celebrated

“BEING a parent is the hardest job in the world and I was just so happy I could help families who needed it.” Those are the words of Leonne Seymour, who volunteered with the Families Forward program at Central Gippsland Health for the last eight years. In that time, she supported about 15 families in the program and developed some special connections along the way. “There are a lot of new parents that don’t have their extended family nearby to support them, which is really hard,” Ms Seymour said. “Families Forward gives them the support they need and as a volunteer, you get that back in spades.” Families Forward volunteers support families with young children who request additional support and assistance through their Maternal and Child Health nurse. The volunteer may assist in the family’s home with simple chores, they may drive the family to appointments, babysit older children while mum bonds with baby or take the family on outings to the park, library or café. “I don’t have any grandkids of my own yet and I used to laugh and say ‘I’m borrowing everyone else’s!’” Ms Seymour said. “Often, parents just need to talk to someone who can give them tips, tricks and time. As a volunteer, it’s a privilege to help a family to thrive and provide companionship and support.” After eight years as a volunteer, Ms Seymour is

Reminder to slow down in school zones

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WITH the summer holidays at an end and school children right across the state returning to their classrooms, Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, is reminding motorists that school speed zones are back in force. Mr O’Brien highlighted that the reduced speed limits are enacted around schools between 8am-9.30am and 2.30-4pm every weekday during Victorian school terms, except for public holidays. “With the increase in foot and road traffic that comes with the morning pick-up and drop-off, it’s crucial that motorists slow down and be alert around schools,” Mr O’Brien said. “While we all do our best to educate our children around road safety practices, the excitement of starting school or seeing friends after several weeks can easily led to distractions and mistakes. Reducing your speed is a small action you can take to reduce risk and help keep our children safe.” According to research conducted at the Queensland University for Technology, a car travelling at 50km/h will typically require 36 metres to stop, while a car travelling at 40km/h will stop in 27 metres while also greatly reducing the risk of death if a pedestrian is struck. Mr O’Brien said while five or 10km/h might not seem like a huge deal, it was clear that reducing speed reduces risk. “Save yourself the fine and maybe even a life by slowing down and ensuring you are travelling at a speed that will allow you to stop suddenly if needed,” he said.

Eight-year Families Forward volunteer, Leonne Seymour, is farewelled by her colleagues. retiring from the program to pursue other interests, but it’s a role she says she will miss. “You can commit as little as two hours a week to a family and I encourage anyone who is flexible, non-judgemental, caring and compassionate to register as a volunteer with Families Forward,” Ms Seymour said. “The more volunteers we have, the more the load can be shared and the more local families we can support.” People interested in volunteering for Families

Forward are encouraged to attend an information session where they can meet current volunteers and members of the Maternal and Child Health team. The session will be held next Tuesday (February 6) at the Maternal and Child Health rooms, Sale Hospital from 2.30pm. Refreshments will be provided. If you would like more information about Families Forward and to RSVP, reach Jill Palmer via email at jill.palmer@cghs.com.au or call 5143 8697.

Businesses on notice for child working hours

BUSINESSES that have hired kids under 15 over the Summer school holidays are being urged to review their shift rosters before the school term starts to avoid falling foul of Victoria’s child employment laws. Under the laws, businesses with a child employment licence can hire kids under 15 for up to six hours a day and 30 hours a week (including rest breaks) during school holidays, but this decreases during the school term when kids can work a maximum of three hours a day and 12 hours per week. Victoria’s child employment regulator, Wage Inspectorate Victoria, is encouraging businesses to review their staffing rosters to ensure they abide

by the child employment school term restrictions. Acting Commissioner of Wage Inspectorate Victoria, Lily Dekic said businesses were on notice. “Many businesses hire kids over the school holidays to help manage holiday crowds, particularly in retail and hospitality. Those businesses can keep offering kids shifts when the school term starts, but they need to ensure they’re doing so legally,” she said. “Work rosters for kids under 15 cannot be set-and-forget. “At the start of the school term, employers need to review rosters to ensure kids aren’t working more than three hours a day or 12 hours per week, and never during school hours.

“The Summer holidays are when many kids get their first job, which can be a great experience for them and the employer. But at that age, school comes first and the restrictions on work hours helps ensure part time jobs don’t affect schooling.” The regulator is also reminding businesses that employees under 15 cannot work past 9pm - a restriction that applies during both the school term and holidays. Breaching Victoria’s child employment laws is a crime and may be penalised with fines of up to $200,000. Last year, the Wage Inspectorate prosecuted 11 businesses for breaching child employment laws.

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Helping Gippsland recover  ROTARY Club of Maffra has had to cancel their February Community Market due to a lack of volunteers.  ST Vincent de Paul’s monthly Garage Sale will be held this Saturday (February 3) at the Jack Kelly store (28 Laura Street, Maffra) from 9am until 10.30am. Come and enjoy the first sale of the year.  DON’T forget Maffra Municipal Band information and registration night from 5.30pm tomorrow (Wednesday, January 31), in the Band Room, Function Centre, Maffra Recreation Reserve, Maffra Newry Road, Maffra.  MAFFRA Squash and Racquetball Club will commence pennant next Tuesday (February 6). Squash is held Tuesday and Thursday nights while Monday for racquetball. The club caters for all ages and experience from beginner to veteran. Pennant season runs for 13 weeks at a time, and there are three per year. Maffra Squash and Racquetball Club is located in the Johnson St car park behind Woolworths. See the club’s Facebook page for more details.

GERF President, Andy Tegart and GERF Executive Committee Member, Adam Hogan with Sarah Johnson and Amy Portelli from the Creators Collective, who made a recent donation. Photo: Contributed GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund has received a very welcome donation from the Creators Collective as a result of their Makers Market held just before Christmas. GERF was nominated as the recipient charity for the event and received a magnificent donation of $5000 from proceeds and car parking fees. GERF President, Andy Tegart welcomed the donation.

“We are extremely grateful to the Creators Collective and all stallholders at the Makers Market for their generous support,” he said. “This donation will provide valuable financial support to Gippsland residents impacted by natural disaster.” GERF has been busy over recent weeks, providing emergency financial grants to Buchan, Welshpool and Longwarry residents affected by

heavy rain downfalls and flash flooding. “We have responded quickly to provide support to families dealing with flood water inundation,” Mr Tegart said. “Our role is very important when disaster strikes and we rely on donations from the community to support our activities.” Donations to GERF are very welcome and can be made via the website, gerf.org.au

Getting ready for Sale Music Fest PLANNING is well underway for the 10th Sale Music Festival/Picnic On The Green, to be held once again on the Labour Day long weekend (Sunday, March 10) at the Port of Sale. This free event for the whole family has always been an extremely popular and well-attended day out. A fine line-up of first class local and wider Gippsland talent, catering for a wide range of musical tastes, will be providing continuous entertainment, starting at 11am through until 7pm. An extended range of free, creative, educational

and musical activities for children will be available from 11am through until the late afternoon. These activities will include a special performance especially for children at 12pm by well-known Australian country entertainer, Amber Lawrence. There is also ‘Bug Blitz’ environmental sessions throughout the day and creative, hands-on activities for children conducted by the Sale Girl Guides Group, as well as story time and music sessions conducted by the staff from the Sale Library. All money raised by the local service clubs providing refreshments is used by these groups for their varied local community purposes.

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MEMBER for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has again written to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams, requesting a sixth weekday bus/coach service from Bairnsdale to Melbourne. Mr Bull said there was a need for additional services. “There are currently five services each weekday, three trains and two with coaches that link up to the train services from Traralgon, but it is time we had a sixth,” Mr Bull said. “Between the early train that leaves at 6.14am and the service that leaves at 12.54pm, there is more than a six-hour gap, and I am raising with the Minister for the second time, the need to have an additional early morning service that leaves Bairnsdale sometime between 8-9am, that links up to the train from Traralgon, that arrives in Melbourne just before 1pm. “There is already a coach service that leaves Sale at 9.22am and one option is to have that commence in Bairnsdale and pick up passengers in Sale on the way through. “It is not possible to get the train to leave from Bairnsdale as there isn’t time in the schedule for this to occur as the government has not delivered the passing lanes required, but there is nothing stopping it initiating the coach service extension that presently commences in Sale. “Currently, East Gippsland travellers only have the option of the early morning service or waiting for the next one at 12.54pm. With a growing population in the area, a service that left Bairnsdale just after 8am would fill a large gap. “I would hope the new Minister looks positively at this request.”

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All aboard the Dream Train Develop your AN Aussie country-rock legend is performing at The Wedge next month. “I should have done this 30 years ago,” Brian Cadd smiles when he reveals details of his brandnew album, Dream Train. Sometimes it takes a long time to arrive at where you started. Mr Cadd was a country-rock pioneer in Australia. A member of Axiom, Australia’s first country-rock

Brian Cadd will be performing at The Wedge next month. Photo: Lisa Businovski

supergroup, he then had the solo smash ‘Let Go’, a country classic that became his most recorded song - covered by more than 60 artists around the world. Brian later lived in Nashville, the country music capital of the world, where he had his own studio and wrote hits for artists such as the Charlie Daniels Band. He was a member of the legendary American country-rock band The Flying Burrito Brothers. Now, Mr Cadd has finally made the country album he was always destined to make. Dream Train is being released by Ambition Entertainment on April 5, with the first single, ‘You Know What To Say’, out now. “This album has been an exceptional journey,” Mr Cadd said. “It has taken me so long to actually make a country album, I was unsure how it would feel for me. I have been writing country and country-rock songs for many years, yet I remained locked into my ‘Brian Cadd - rock artist’ persona on stage and particularly in the studio. “But with Dream Train I found a new freedom which allowed me to think ‘outside the musical artist box’ that I’d existed within for so long.” Dream Train is Mr Cadd’s first album in five years, following 2019’s acclaimed Americana record Silver City. “We are thrilled to have such a legendary and fine artist on the Ambition label,” said Robert Rigby, Ambition Entertainment Managing Director. “Brian Cadd has been making music for over six decades. He is truly Australian music industry royalty. This new, long-awaited album is somewhat autobiographical and features some of his finest songwriting in years.” The bittersweet ‘You Know What To Say’ is like a companion to ‘Let Go’, Mr Cadd’s biggest solo hit, released 50 years ago - in the year that Mr Cadd was recognised as the Most Popular Australian Musician at the King of Pop Awards and presented

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with a special award for his Contribution to the Australian Pop Industry. It’s another songwriting masterclass from an artist responsible for some of the finest songs in the Great Australian Songbook, classics such as The Groop’s ‘Woman You’re Breaking Me’, The Masters Apprentices’ ‘Elevator Driver’, Robin Jolley’s ‘Marshall’s Portable Music Machine’, Axiom’s ‘A Little Ray Of Sunshine’ and ‘Arkansas Grass’, John Farnham’s ‘Don’t You Know It’s Magic’, as well as his own solo smashes ‘Ginger Man’ and ‘Let Go’. Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum calls Mr Cadd “one of the finest songwriters Australia has ever produced”, while Jimmy Barnes said: “Brian Cadd is one of my heroes. He has a body of work like Ray Charles and Hank Williams.” Mr Cadd’s songs have been recorded by artists all around the world, including Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, Glen Campbell and The Pointer Sisters. In 2007, Mr Cadd was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2018, he became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his significant service to the music industry. Mr Cadd said while he appreciated the accolades, it was on stage where he felt most at home. “It’s a real addiction,” he said. “I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t do it - I can’t play golf and I can’t fish.” The Dream Train tour will be stopping all stations, including The Wedge on Thursday, February 8. “I am so proud of this album,” Mr Cadd said. “The studio I chose, the engineer who guided me all the way, and the beautiful ‘cream of country music’ musicians who joined me for the ride, made it all feel so natural and easy, like I’d been doing this forever.” Yep, it’s taken Brian Cadd a long time to make this record. But then, the best music, like Dream Train, is timeless. Get on board.

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KNOWN as ‘The Voice’ and one of the only Australians to have performed at the Grand Ole Open, John Stephan is coming at The Wedge on February 16. The show ‘You Got It - A Salute to Roy Orbison’ is not an impersonation but a celebration of more than 15 number-one hits by Orbison. “It is a salute to a great entertainer who wrote and sang some of the world's most loved songs. It is also the only show in the world officially endorsed by the Orbison family,” Mr Stephan said. “I enjoy singing songs that can impact people in a deeply emotional way. I have four original albums and have been released on over 10 million albums.” Growing up with several professional singers in the family, Mr Stephan hasn’t had any music lessons and feels strongly about his work. “Music, to me, means everything. It is a universal language. It doesn’t matter where you are from, what country, what religion. I think we can all relate to the emotion behind the music,” he said. “It’s different depending on the music. If you have a song full of minor chords and different things, you get more of an emotional feeling. Then you can have other music that you get that makes you happy, want to party and forget about all your problems.” According to Mr Stephan, the feeling he gets on

stage is different from his ability to create music. Mr Stephan said, “The main difference is that you are actually in a position to influence the audience and to influence how they feel, to remind them of times gone by, of their family and friends, or just to make them forget about bad times and enjoy the moment.” “I just perform as myself … if I have to think about motivating the audience, something is wrong.” Over the years, Mr Stephan said he has been inspired by great vocalists throughout his career. He also said he has shared the stage with many great artists, including Taylor Swift, Vince Gill, Faith Hill and Kenny Rogers. He has had many great experiences and is ready to create more. Moments like singing for the Queen of England when he was eight-years-old, two duets with Australian icon John Williams, writing number-one hits and title tracks for many other artists' albums, including Blake Sheldon, residency on the last Vegas strip and being featured on a movie soundtrack released by Sony have been just some that have crossed his path. He told the Gippsland Times that anyone who wants to do the same needs to be themselves. “Be yourself. Life is too short to allow anyone to change you into something you are not. Be confident, honest and humble,” he said. For tickets and more information on the February 16 show, go to thewedge.com.au/event/roy-Orbison/

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ARE you a ukulele enthusiast looking to up your playing game? Look no further than Nick Reefman's ukulele workshop, taking place on Sunday, February 18 at the Bond Street Event Centre from 2pm to 4pm. This workshop is perfect for those with basic music skills, looking to deepen their understanding of music and learn new skills to continue developing at home. Nick will guide participants through simple tricks to spice up their ukulele playing, including string plucking, muting notes, percussion, strumming, and jazz chords. While this workshop is not necessarily for beginners, it is designed for those with some music skills and knowledge of chords and scales. The ukulele is a simple and portable instrument that is a great gateway to the world of music. With some dedication, players can quickly learn simple tunes and eventually play more sophisticated songs to entertain themselves, friends, and family. Good quality ukuleles and tuners will be available for purchase at the workshop, or participants may bring their own. The cost of the workshop is $40 per person, and bookings can be done via bondstreeteventcentre.com/events or by ringing David on 03 5182 8770. Participants can also look forward to snacks, tea, and coffee at the venue after the event.

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Sharing farming knowledge TO help producers with this upcoming set of decisions, the Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG), Southern Farming Systems (SFS) and Agriculture Victoria have collaborated to bring agribusiness advisor, Cam Nicholson of Nicon Rural, on a roadshow, where he will speak at three different venues - Bundalaguah, Clifton Creek and Swifts Creek. Roadshow organiser, Natalie Jenkins, of SFS, said the events were thanks to the Community Impact Program, supported by Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), through funding from the federal government’s Future Drought Fund. “Cam will share his learnings and tools to help farmers make good timely decisions that work for their enterprise,” Ms Jenkins said. “The best bit is Cam is actually a farmer himself, he walks the talk and does it very well. “When we visited his farm last year on the Gippsland Farmer Bus Tour, most participants commented that his farm was a highlight of the tour.” She said Mr Nicholson’s most recent work focussed on understanding and discussing risk in farming businesses and how to enhance decision making. “Cam is a wealth of knowledge and highly regarded in the agricultural sector.” Mr Nicholson and his wife Fiona run a beef and sheep farm on the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, turning off cattle for the long-fed Japanese market, lambs and wool.

The Gippsland Agricultural Group bus tour visited Cam Nicholson’s farm last Spring. Mr Nicholson will present at Bundalaguah next month, discussing decision making in Autumn.

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Mr Nicholson has been involved in many farmer programs for the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Meat and Livestock Australia, Dairy

Australia, SFS and Landcare, provides consultancy advice to farmers, and also lectures on animal and pasture systems at Marcus Oldham College.

One of his quotable quotes he discusses is ‘Just because we make decisions all the time, doesn’t mean we are good at making them’. GAgG general manager, Jen Smith, said it was estimated the average adult made 35,000 decisions a day. “Farmers probably make 70,000 decisions a day,” Ms Smith said. “It’s been a really challenging time for us with weather conditions and commodity prices over the past 12 months. “We’re bringing Cam across with the aim of helping producers make considered decisions, and creating a process to make a considered decision. “You also need a process to review that decision, in hindsight, how you’d make it differently. “We’re trying to equip producers with that process.” The series of events will start at Swifts Creek on Wednesday, February 7, from 9am-1pm, with lunch included, at the DEECA offices. Later that same day, Mr Nicholson will be at Clifton Creek, near Bairnsdale, from 3.30pm-7pm with dinner included at the Clifton Creek Hall. The following day (Thursday, February 8), Mr Nicholson will present at Bundalaguah, from 9am1pm, with lunch included at the Bundalaguah Hall. See Natalie Jenkins at Southern Farming Systems to book your spot.

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Wet hay still prone to fires FARMERS need to be mindful that even wellmade hay can still be prone to spontaneous combustion. Agriculture Victoria Program Manager for Dairy - North, Brett Davidson, said spontaneous combustion is usually caused by excess moisture at baling. “Fires can also start due to heavy rainfall events which has soaked into stacks. Intense rainfall could compromise even well-covered stacks, as water can pool at the base of a stack, seep into gaps or could be blown under covers,” he said. “Higher moisture contents, well above the maximum, could lead to more mould and heating, possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion.” Mr Davidson said it’s vitally important to regularly monitor the stack from one week after rainfall for signs of heating. He said the signs of heating are:  Dampness on the tops of bales;  Steam rising from the stack;

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THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says farming communities are being prevented from participating in the process for assessing the environmental risk of mining and energy projects leading to bad outcomes for food production. The VFF President, Emma Germano, said concerns raised by farmers impacted by the Goschen Mineral Sands and Rare Earths Project near Swan Hill about public exposure of its Environmental Effects Statement (EES) occurring during the summer harvest exposed floors in the system. “Ultimately, not allowing the community to fully participate in the scrutiny of projects leads to unforeseen and poorer outcomes,” she said. “Farmers feel they are being steamrolled in this process. It is important that the government takes a slow and precautionary approach to mining development to ensure food and fibre production is not jeopardised.”

Ms Germano has written to Victoria’s Planning Minister, Sonya Kilkenny, requesting an extension to the public exhibition of the EES for the project. “Running public consultation in a farming district over the harvest season is tone-deaf and arrogant. The standard 30-day consultation periods that government use is a joke and the additional 10 days that was given in this instance is not meaningful in any way,” she said. Ms Germano said farming communities need to be better empowered to participate in the EES process for mining and energy projects. “The VFF has long argued the EES process in Victoria must be reformed to better allow impacted communities to identify and understand the risks of projects on the environment, food production and human health,” she said. “These processes often require scientific and technical expertise which the community does not

have. The Victorian Government had previously undertaken a pilot program that gave support to community groups impacted by mining proposals so they could be supported through the EES process. “The VFF has suggested that this type of program be built into the EES process, especially for projects where the government can grant access to private land without landholder consent.” Mr Germano said the way EES processes are carried out not only mattered in the case of mining developments, but also the rollout of renewable energy and transmission infrastructure across the state. “We are actively raising awareness of these issues across the government so we can help reform the system,” Ms Germano said.

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stakeholders, including some national and international events, or have had their work featured in industry publications or the wider media.” Ms Whiteman said as well as our tertiary partnerships the popular, in-house Get Into AgSTEM Program for primary and secondary students runs statewide throughout the school year. “At our AgriBio Centre for AgriBioScience in Bundoora, Melbourne, and across all our regional SmartFarms Agriculture Victoria also supports secondary school work experience and provides placements for TAFE students to promote agriculture as a career of choice,” she said. Higher Education opportunities can be found at agriculture.vic.gov.au/about/our-research/ phd-research-fellowships Get into AgSTEM via agriculture.vic.gov.au/ support-and-resources/education/get-into-agstem

“We have received excellent feedback from everyone involved in the process - students, supervisors, staff, tertiary institutions and our stakeholders.” Ms Whiteman said supervising students was mutually beneficial. “They bring fresh knowledge from their study to our research and in return gain much from working side by side with our expert agricultural research scientists in a multi-disciplinary and hi-tech environment,” she said. “When they finish their study, they leave us with a very practical skillset for working in applied agricultural research, with exposure to modern scientific equipment and techniques, plus professional development opportunities like contract management and scientific communication skills. “Many of the students we supervise have had the opportunity to present their research to industry

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Gold bracelet, January 19, 2024. Sentimental value. Reward offered. Phone 0400 553 435.

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Location: Sale Bridge Clube, Masonic Hall, 7 Marilyn Way, Sale. Bring your own lunch About the day: Engaging lessons from the renowned Laura Ginnan. Discover the excitement and strategy of the card game bridge. No experience necessary. All are welcome and you don't need a partner. Cost: $15 (pay on the day - cash only) Registration is essential, secure your spot today: Email: salebridgeclub@bigpond.com or phone Libby Thomson: 0408 783 500 or Lorraine Robinson: 0400 058 038

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AGM

The Sale Cancer Council Volunteer Group AGM will be held at Lakeside Club on Monday, February 5th at 11am. New members welcome.

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently hiring full-time

Clearing Sale

Saturday, February 3, 10am A/c J. and J. Grubb 30 Glenloth Crt., Traralgon East Items include: Garden trailer power tools, garden hand tools, workshop tools, battery lawn mower, wheel barrows, surveying equipment, ladders, garden ornaments, pots, fire pump, grape press, chainsaws, car ramps and items too numerous to mention. Photos on Lions Facebook page. A Heyfield Lions Project. Enquiries Damian 0427 451 286

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First time in town, Japanese, 23yo size 7, 40DD. In/out calls. Phone 0498 039 676. SWA8038XE.

Public Notices

Qualified Chef and 1st or 2nd Yr Apprentice Chef Excellent hours, working conditions and a strong supportive team Email your resume to info@reddcatt.net.au or drop into 192 Raymond St, Sale 3850.

At Collins Booksellers Sale we are passionate about books, reading and retailing. We are seeking dynamic, experienced booksellers with the drive and determination to succeed in this role on a casual basis. The successful candidates will demonstrate the following attributes: ● Positive and outgoing attitude ● Strong commitment to customer service ● A strong passion for books, and the ability to share this knowledge with customers ● Moderate IT ability ● Ability to work in a small team ● Visual merchandising skills ● Flexibility to work as required, often at short notice. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including a cover letter and resume (with available references) via email - Attention to Natasha Hunt to: sale@collinsbooks.com.au Applications close Friday February 9 at 5pm.

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St Paul s Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following positions:

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Japanese Teacher Warragul Secondary School Full-time, ongoing English Teacher Warragul Secondary School

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Sale Cemetery Trust

SECRETARY

Applications are invited for the position of Secretary at Sale Cemetery. The 14-hectare cemetery is approximately 170 years old with an historic monumental section, lawn and ashes sections as well as modern monumental areas. The secretary is the key liaison with the public and the successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, maturity and be experienced in financial administration with excellent organisational skills. The role involves payroll, invoicing and receipting, account payments, budgeting and financial reporting, as well as assisting the public with memorialisation, interment arrangements and managing feedback on operations. There are a number of statutory reporting obligations and some website and social media administration duties. The position will be approximately 20 hours a week spread over five days with hours negotiable. A detailed job description is available from salecemetery@outlook.com or 0437 296 925. Written applications should be sent to salecemetery@outlook.com by close of business on Monday, February 12.

DISTRIBUTION CONTROLLER The Gippsland Times is looking for a person to fill the position of Distribution Controller for part of the Sale area. Duties will include being available of a Monday night/Tuesday morning each week to organise paper distributors. Sourcing new paper deliverers for the Gippsland Times as rounds become available, and the organisation of paper work for new paper deliverers. You will also be required to follow-up on any complaints from non-delivery of the Gippsland Times. If this sounds like a job you may be interested in please call: The Gippsland Times 5143 9333 or email reception@gippslandtimes.com.au

GLaWAC is growing The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) represents the Traditional Owners of much of Gippsland, the Gunaikurnai people. If you're looking to use your skills in a more purposeful and rewarding way, come and join our team.

VACANCY

FULL-TIME GP PRACTICE OFFICE MANAGER/2IC

Do you have what it takes to lead by example? As the Office Manager/2IC to the Practice Manager at Clocktower Medical Centre, you will play a pivotal role in supervising and supporting reception and administrative staff. Ensuring the smooth operation of the practice and delivering exceptional service to our valued clients and providers. The opportunity to work for a highly respected and busy GP clinic doesn't come along very often. You will be required to assist the Practice Manager with the day-to-day general operations of running a busy medical centre, including all financials. We pride ourselves on our vibrant and friendly work environment with a focus on continuous professional development. Your work hours would be a fulltime, which includes a 9-day fortnightly roster. To be successful in this role the following is highly regarded: ● previous management experience ● previous experience working in a working in General Practice ● excellent skills or capabilities suited to financial - bookkeeping roles ● excellent written and verbal communication ● be someone who goes above and beyond ● have a positive and pro-active attitude If you think you are suited to this role and want to join our dynamic team, please send your CV and application through to: The Practice Manager Clocktower Medial Centre P.O Box 838, Sale, 3853 Applications close February 4, 2024.

Flying Colours Travel

Flying Colours Travel was established in 1988 and is passionate about travel and helping make dream holidays a reality. We have a broad market of clients and specialise in cruising and touring. If you are passionate about travel, have great computer skills, enjoy working with people, can multi-task, and have high attention to detail, this might be the job for you. There's an opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in the travel industry to join our team. This role is ideally for a full-time position but part-time would be considered based on experience. Key Responsibilities: ● Providing quotes to customers departing on domestic and overseas trips ● Plan and book Travel arrangements ● Collecting payments for all travel services ● Providing exceptional customer service to all clients ● Create personalized travel itineraries that cater to the unique needs and desires of clients ● Stay updated on travel trends, industry developments, and destination information Our Ideal Candidate Has: ● Excellent customer service skills ● Experience in the travel industry or well-travelled ● High attention to detail ● Be a team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic What We Can Offer You: ● Full-time or part-time Monday to Friday role ● A fun co-working office space ● A competitive salary Please send your resume to: The Manager, PO Box 1311, Sale 3850 or email admin@flyingcolourstravel.com.au Applications will close on Friday, February 10.

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Communications Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the timely creation of engaging and authentic content to promote the goals and aspirations of Gunaikurnai members as guided by the Gunakurnai Whole of Country Plan. This role will work collaboratively across the organisation to build the reputation and profile of GLaWAC as a sustainable Aboriginal corporation representing the Gunaikurnai people on all matters concerning Native Title, cultural heritage and land, water and natural resource management. The successful candidate will: ● Develop media releases, social media campaigns and plenty of good news yarns about the work of GLaWAC and our community ● Manage the website and social media channels ● Support the delivery of large-scale events i.e. AGMs, cultural days, festivals and conferences Applications close: Thursday 15th February

Cultural Community Support Officer

Expression of Interest We're looking for a Cultural Community Support Officer to welcome and support community engagement at our Forestec office. The role will support programs and engagement events, encouraging community involvement, and promote inclusive and culturally respectful participation. The successful candidate will: ● Develop and maintain relationships of mutual respect with staff, community, and stakeholders ● Support the development of strong relationships between GLaWAC and community ● Support to administration team providing customer services and reception functions as required. GLaWAC considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a genuine occupational requirement for this position.

Human Resources Coordinator

The HR Coordinator will support all Human Resource activities and strategies across the organisation, including administrative functions. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will support the delivery of a number of initiatives, including people development, performance management, health, safety and wellbeing, recruitment, manager coaching and education and communication. The successful candidate will: ● Provide HR administrative support ● Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff ● Support training requirements across the organisation. Applications close: Thursday 15th February

Are you a qualified Marine Technician looking for a Sea/Tree Change? Look no further than Gippsland RV & Marine! With the recent introduction of Yamaha Motors, Bar Crusher Boats and Aquamaster Alloy Boats to our line-up, we are now on the hunt for a qualified Marine Technician to join our team here in Bairnsdale. You will be responsible for new Bar Crusher and Aquamaster Boat fit outs, servicing, warranty and identifying and fixing any mechanical issues that arise. Key responsibilities: ● Performing maintenance and servicing of Yamaha Motors & other brands of outboards ● Installing boat accessories & electronics ● New vessel fit outs & Re-Powers ● Performing trailer servicing & repairs ● Fault finding & diagnosis on engines ● Fit up & Pre-delivery inspections of Yamaha Outboard Engines ● Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used & time allocated for each job. Skills and Experience: ● Trade qualifications ● Reliable & punctual ● A passion to deliver high quality workmanship & customer service ● Demonstrate a positive attitude ● High level communication skills ● Stay updated with training on Yamaha product knowledge & technical advancements. We are looking for a person who is meticulous, efficient, and possesses problem-solving skills. At Gippsland RV & Marine, we take pride in fostering a dynamic and enjoyable team environment. We provide competitive remuneration, along with opportunities for career advancement and development. Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in the position to reception@grvm.au APPLY NOW!

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QUEST RV off-road, 2014, all electric, diesel heater, dble bed, m/wave, fully equipped awning, 3-way fridge, 11 months reg. $15,000 neg. 0408 038 112. ROYAL Flair 17ft, 10 mths reg., sgle axle, m/w, gas stove top and grill, 3-way fridge, front kit, sgle beds, solar, annexe, lovingly kept $16,500. 0427 916 547.

HOLDEN ASTRA

Marine

HOLDEN NOVA

1994, 5 door, auto, 1QQ-5VT $600. Also cheap bikes. Phone 0413 162 784.

ACHILLES

Rubber boat, 15HP Suzuki 2 stroke, trailer included. $4,500. Ph: 0419 374 526 MAZDA 2 Genki 2017, top of the range, e.c. in/out, auto, reg. serv'd, r.w.c., one owner, rev. cam, cruise, many extras, new tyres $18,500. 0402 717 852.

4WD

For more information visit www.gunaikurnai.org or contact Mardi Edwards at jobs@glawac.com.au

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1992, GQ Patrol, 4.2 EFI, dual fuel, v.g.c., new motor and tyres, many extras, dual batteries, rear airbags, and roof rack. $16,000 neg. Ph after 7pm 0428 133 576.

Trailers Latitude Recruitment are excited to be recruiting on behalf of Skookum Technology. Join the team at our new workshop in Mount Gambier! We are offering a 4-day work week at our new Mount Gambier workshop giving you a 4 day weekend every 2nd weekend! Skookum Technology is an Australasian based timber technology and material handling engineering specialist, with operations in New Zealand and Australia. We have operations working out of Auckland, Christchurch in New Zealand and Mount Gambier, Australia. Our projects range from complete sawmill installation, plant upgrade, chipping facilities, material, and product handling, scanning and optimization upgrades, log handling and debarking, further manufacturing, and process improvements, just to name a few. Our clients include some of the most progressive timber processing facilities with projects locations in SA, VIC, Qld, N.S.W, Tasmania, NZ and abroad. Skookum Technology is experiencing growth in all areas of service and is searching for people who are looking to grow themselves in their trades and exposure. We have casual and permanent roles, weekend work, shutdown work, project work and continuous maintenance work. As well as the option to work the overtime that suits you! If you are a motivated, hardworking, confident, reliable, and capable individual with skills and experience in Fitting and or Welding and would like to work within a progressive company, this might be the next phase in your career. Our people are offered a competitive salary package, great working environment and supportive team. For a confidential discussion please contact Cathie on 0402 012 351 or if you're interested in this role, forward your Resume to Cathie cathie@latituderecruitment.com.au Latitude Recruitment - Find us on Facebook and Linkedin

NISSAN MAXIMA

TOYOTA Corolla Ascent Sport 2013, auto, v.g.c., 176,000km, 6 mths rego, one lady owner, fully serv'd, IYW-6BP $11,000 o.n.o. 0407 367 089.

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CAMPER Trailer, off-road, water tank and pump, elec. brakes, 12v batt. and 12v plugs, boat rack, erect trailer for tinny $6000 o.n.o. Ph 0488 301 283.

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COMBANA

Pop-up, 10.5ft, suitable for on-site, all electric, reg. till 6/2024 $1800. Will deliver. Phone 0456 422 666.

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TRAILER, strong 7'x4'6'', front and back drop down STL 2006, 3.5V6, auto., trail gates, new mag 124,336kms., V G C wheels, tyres as new, UBY-940, $8000 ONO. LED lights $1000. Phone 0434 913 630. Ph 0421 102 141.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Want to be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to GLaWAC staff? The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager is responsible leading activities that support the health, safety, and wellbeing of employees at GLaWAC. The successful applicant will: ● Develop a HS&W Management plan, including policies, and practices ● Create awareness of safe working practices ● Contribute to the development of a culture of accountability of health, safety and wellbeing of all employees and people working with GLaWAC. Applications close: Thursday 15th February

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2017, one owner, r.w.c., 90,000km, fully serviced, AMY-912 $17,800. Phone Brian 0428 513 295.

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Starvision FX2 2021. Boat rack, full annex, new batteries Forward folding, portable shower excellent cond. $15,500. PH: 0417 027 504

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Deaths

Engagements

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MOLDEN - KOLLIOS Jack and Dawn Molden of Rosedale with Bill and Stavroula Kollios of Penrith NSW., announce the engagement of Lucy and Con-Nick on the 16th December 2023. Congratulations to them both.

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Birthdays

Deaths

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BARJAKTARIC, Marica. 7/4/37 - 21/1/24 Passed away peacefully at Wilson Lodge. A loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. We love you and miss you. Joe (dec.), Vicky, Susan, Michael, Desiree, Jennifer, Laylah, Fred (dec.), and Adam.

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BISHOFF (nee Faithfull), Anne. Passed away peacefully at Maffra Hospital on January 26th 2024. Aged 78. Dearly loved wife of Len (dec.). Loving mother of Peter (dec.), Hayley, Louise, Rodney (dec.), Christine and Linda. Mother-in-law of Craig, Glenn (dec.), Chris and Nick, friend of Mick. Grandmother of Jai, Peter, Rebecca, Jessica, Joel, Jemma, Alex, Ethan, Brayden, Ella and James. Loved great grandmother of 15. BISHOFF, Anne. Born Winifred Anne Faithfull. 22/04/1945 - 26/01/2024 Dear Mum, Nan, Nanny Bishoff, we didn't know that morning that heaven was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we'll do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day heaven called you home. You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Dad will be there to greet you, and once more you will be together, not only with each other, but with your two sons, my brothers. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, One day in heaven the chain will link again. RIP Mum, reunited with Dad, Peter and Rodney. All our love, Hayley and Craig, Jai, Danielle, Zahli and Hunter. Peter, Sarah, Nate, Dusty, Mack and Rori. Rebecca, Rob, Rolland, Bobby and Lawson. Mum/Little Nan, You are so special to us. We thought the world of you and appreciate everything you did for us. While it would be selfish to say "we wish we didn't have to say goodbye," we are thankful you went peacefully. Reunited with Dad/Pop and your loved ones. We love you dearly. You will never be forgotten xx Louise, (Glenn dec.), Nan to Jessica and Dwayne, Joel and Steph, Jemma and Dan. Great Nan to Maya, Jobe; Oscar, Lenny, Milli; Jonah. Maddy; Laney.

Mum/Nan, And just like that, our hearts are torn again. Rest easy now, no more pain or suffering. Go and be with Dad and your two boys, until we meet again. BARJAKTARIC, Marica. We will all miss you. -Christine, Chris, Alex, We will miss you Marica. Sleeping peacefully in Ethan and Brayden. God's care. My heart hurts knowing Dawn and Evie you didn't want to leave us, you were the absolute bravest. Dad would have been tapping his hand on the chair waiting patiently to have you back with him, now you can relax with all your boys and watch over us. We will continue making you proud. Love ya. -Linda, Nick, Ella and James.

Thank you to the staff at Wilson Lodge, Dr Nicolson, Dr Mudunna, and Dawn for their exceptional care.

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LEE (nee Mathers), Lucille Mary 16/10/1933 - 23/01/2024 Passed away at Ashleigh House, aged 90. Loved and cherished wife of Jack (dec.). Loving mother of Vicki and Andrew, mother-inlaw of Leigh and Michelle. Grandma of Luke, Christian, Quinn, Jayden, Zoe and Sam, Abby, and Cody. Great Grandma to Chase, Elamira, and Oakah.

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SCHLEIFER, Troy Andrew. 19/02/1969 - 23/01/2024 Son to Ann Schleifer (dec.) and stepson to Alan Schleifer. Brother to Karen (dec.), Dwayne, and Jason. Much loved husband to Sue Ford for 20 years. Cherished father to Taylor, Maddison, Kaitlyn, and Harrison. LEE, Lucille. Passed away on January Father-in-law to Zachary. 23, 2024 at Ashleigh Grandpa to Oliver. House, aged 90. We will hold you in our Mum, Grandma. With a sky of blue and a hearts, and will miss you forever. sea of green, A love for nature for all to We love you so much. be seen. A beautiful lady who showed her love and affection right 'til the end. Never in a rush, always reminding us to take the time to enjoy life. Always well dressed, matching her handbag and shoes to her outfit. With a love for the arts, renovating and music. Always gardening and travelling. An independent lady who paved her own path. Thank you for our wonderful memories which we will treasure forever. Lots of love Andrew, Mish, Jayden, Zoe and Sam, Abby, Cody, and Oakah. Reunited with her Jack. LISTER-BEST, John Wayne. "Dook" 23/10/1947 - 22/1/2024 Passed away peacefully at Central Gippsland Hospital. Loved husband of Carol. Stepfather to Michael, Natt, and Corey. Loving step grandfather to seven grandsons and two great grandchildren. Forever in our Hearts McMAHON, Robert John. Of Bengworden. 25/3/1946 - 24/1/2024. Dearly loved husband of Flo (dec.). Loving father of Amy (dec.), Daniel and Mickey, Timothy and Yuanyuan, Caitlyn and Logan. Treasured grandfather of Kathryn and Bryan; and Evelyn. Dear friend of Brad, Sue, Margaret and David. Loved brother of Geoff, Peter and David (all dec.). NICKEL, Maria. Passed away peacefully at Laurina Lodge Heyfield on January 22, 2024. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of Francis Joseph Nickel (dec.). Dearly loved mother of Charles (Chuck) and Jannine, Dianne and Tony. Forever in our hearts. Thanks for the fun memories to keep us all alive. NIGHTINGALE, Joan. In loving memory of our dear friend and colleague, Joan Kemp (Nightingale). Joan touched our lives with kindness and warmth, and provided us with many reasons to smile. Her presence will be deeply missed and her memory cherished forever. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family during this difficult time. From Central Gippsland Health and the Learning Services team (past and present).

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WAIN, John Victor. 15/03/1948 - 21/01/2024 Passed away surrounded by family Beloved husband of Helen. Loved and loving dad of Rod and Belinda, Lea and Craig. Loved Pop of Taryn, Lauren, Andy, Kelsey, Luke and Nat, and Jack. Loving Pappy of Ollie and Arlie. Loving son of Albert (Vic) and Lorna Wain (both dec.). Loving brother of Dianne and Ernie (Roede), Russell and Cheryl, Brian and Sue, Marg and Brian (Earl), Glen and Tracey. A golden heart stopped beating, Your smiling eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove, He only takes the best. My husband, my best friend, my rock. Tired and weary, you made no fuss, You tried so hard to stay with us, You were always so thoughtful and kind. What wonderful memories you leave behind. I know you walk beside me and when my life is through, I pray God will take my hand and lead me straight to you. Love forever, Helen. WAIN, John Victor . (1948-2024). In his wisdom, and unwavering love, our father John taught us the true meaning of strength and kindness. His legacy lives on in each of us and in every life he touched. We will miss him dearly but will carry his spirit in our hearts, always. Beloved father to Rod, father-in-law to Belinda and Pop to Lauren, Luke, Jack and Natalie. Forever missed and forever loved. My Dad, my hero, My heart shattered as you took your final breath, your strong hand in mine. But I knew you were weary and had to go, I could see it in your eyes. So, rest peacefully now Dad. I know your spirit will give the strength and courage I need to face this world without you. Your Blossom xxx. Forever loved, forever missed. Lea and Craig. Pop's, legacy isn't just the photo albums filled with cherished moments, but the huge impact he had on each of us. Shaping our character, values and the bonds we share as a family. Pop's presence was a reassuring constant in our lives, offering unconditional love that made us feel cherished and supported, no matter where life took us. Pop there are no words to describe how much we loved you and how much we will miss you. Make sure you've got a cold one waiting for us. It's not goodbye but cya later! Love you always Tar, Andy and Kels xo. We will miss you Pappy Love Ollie and Arlie

Deaths

Funerals

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WAIN, John Victor. Sadly passed away 21/1/24. Taken way to soon. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Sue. Fond uncle of Kelly and Peter (Marshall), Aaron and Melissa and families. Loved and respected by all who crossed his path. Rest easy John xx

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BADHAM. A funeral service for Mrs Joy Ann Badham of Yarram WAS HELD on MONDAY (January 22, 2024)

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NICKEL. The funeral service for Mrs Maria Nickel will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St., Maffra on Thursday February 1, 2024 commencing at 1pm. A private cremation will follow. Please visit our website for the livestream of Maria's service.

BARJAKTARIC. An afternoon tea to celebrate the life of Mrs Marica Barjaktaric will be held in the St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral Hall, Cunninghame Street Sale at 1:30pm on FRIDAY NIGHTINGALE (nee Kemp). (FEBRUARY 23, 2024). A private cremation for Mrs Joan Nightingale was WAIN, Privately cremated. held in accordance with John (Wainy). her wishes. You are someone special, Someone good and true, A remembrance service You will not be forgotten, will be held for family and We thought the world of friends TOMORROW you. (Wednesday January 31, Fishing mate, gone to 2024) at Sale Greyhound rest. BISHOFF (nee Faithfull). Club between 1pm and The funeral service and 4.30pm. committal for cremation for Mrs Anne Bishoff will be held at Our Chapel, 5 -Gavin, Janice and family. Queen St., Maffra on FRIDAY (February 2, 2024) commencing at WAIN, John Victor. 11am. 15/3/1948 - 21/1/2024. Funerals Dear friend of Tooey, Please visit our website for the livestream of Lorraine and family. Thanks for all the great Anne's service. SCHLEIFER. memories. The funeral service for Mr You will be missed. Troy Andrew Schleifer will Gone for a beer with be held at Delbridge Toots and Wal. Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 12 noon on MONDAY (February 5, 2024), followed by burial at the Stratford Lawn LEE (nee Mathers). The funeral service for Cemetery. Mrs Lucille Mary Lee will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 1pm on FRIDAY (February 2, 2024), followed by burial at the Stratford Lawn Cemetery. WAIN. Please see our website Funeral prayers for Mr for livestream details. John Victor Wain will be offered at St Mary's WILLIS, Graeme Alfred. Catholic Church, cnr Passed away peacefully Church and McMillan at Latrobe Regional St's., Maffra TOMORROW Hospital Traralgon, on (Wednesday January 31, January 23, 2024 after a 2024) commencing at brave and courageous 11am. battle. At the conclusion of LISTER-BEST. Dearly beloved husband The funeral service for Mr prayers, the cortege will of Christine. John Wayne Lister-Best leave the Church for the Much loved and respected will be held at Delbridge Maffra Monumental Lawn father and best mate of Funeral Chapel, Marley Cemetery. Steven, Tom, Ross and Street Sale at 1:30pm Yoyo, Paul, Jess and TODAY (Tuesday January Please visit our website Kevin. 30, 2024) followed by a for the livestream of John's service. private cremation. Loved Pop of Jack, Winifred, Charlie and Pippa; Alfie, Thelma, George and Viv; Dylan and Eleanor; Aidan, Cailin and Maeve.

WAIN, John Victor. 15/3/1948 - 21/1/2024. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Brian Earl. Respected uncle of Sally, Belinda and Julie. Treasured memories are ours to keep

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Loved brother of Marion McMAHON. and Tracey. Requiem mass for the Loved and remembered repose of the soul of Mr Robert John McMahon of always. Bengworden, will be Forever in our hearts. offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, BairnsWILLIS, Graeme. dale on FRIDAY One of life's gentlemen. Remembering the great (February 9, 2024), at 1.30pm. times we had together. Sincere condolences to The funeral will leave the church at the conclusion Chris and the family. prayers for the Oysters, surf and turf will of Bairnsdale Lawn never be the same. Cemetery. MND is a beast. Pam and Col Merlo and Please see Robert's family. funeral notice at stephen baggs.com.au for a link to the livestream.

WILLIS. The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Graeme Alfred Willis will be held at Our Chapel 5 Queen Street Maffra TODAY (Tuesday January 30, 2024) commencing at 2pm. A private cremation will follow. Please visit our website for the livestream of Graeme's service.

WAIN, John Victor. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Russell and Cheryl. Loved uncle to Eugene, Quent and Sharn and their families. The parting came so suddenly. You may have left us, but life-long memories will remain with us forever.

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CARTER, Jeffrey. My mind is still having trouble wrapping itself around the fact that you're gone. With Mum and Jack. Love Nanette. CARTER, Jeffrey. There are those who'll say, "Oh it's Jeffrey's anniversary", yet others throughout the year will remember him with laughter, happiness and sometimes sadness. Loving memories Jeffrey, Julie.

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FISHER, Ann. On behalf of Ann's family we would like to thank those of you that phoned, visited, sent flowers, cards and meals, we appreciate the love and support. We would also like to thank Brad and Pal Semmens for their professional and compassionate care. Graham, Kim, Ricky and family.

WESTHOFF. The Dorsman, Kemp and Westhoff families wish to thank all those who attended the celebration of TILLEY, Dorothy. Rachell's life. 27/1/1996 Thank you for the cards, We have missed you for flowers, phone calls, and 28 years. food which was so much Death ends life but not a appreciated. love. Special thanks to the Stephen, Jenny, Lee Anne Ambulance officers, Sale and families. and Monash Hospitals for their wonderful care of Rachell. Also to Brad and Pal Semmens and staff for their support and care during this difficult time and Julie Duffy for leading Rachell's service. Thank you to Donate Life for your support, and Ash for providing the catering.

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The best snaps from last week’s sport action

Sale-Maffra players celebrate a wicket in the Gippsland Cricket League Under 18 match against Bairnsdale at Sale Oval last Tuesday. Photos: Liam Durkin

Down Low wins the opening race by two lengths at Sale last Tuesday.

Mitch McMaster bowling for Sale-Maffra Under 18s.

Sale-Maffra Under 18 captain Zane Waixel shapes up to blast one over the off side during the twenty20 match.

Zane Waixel and Josh Gawthrope get back for two.

A staple of any cricket warm-up - the semi circle.

Macauley Pendergast plays a slog sweep for four at Sale Oval.

Josh Gawthrope during his half-century for Sale-Maffra. Note the finishing position of the bat over the shoulder, highlighting the importance of fully completing the shot.

Jockey Damien Lane speaks to the media after winning the Race 1 Viatek 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate at Sale Turf Club last Tuesday.

The field comes down the straight at Sale Turf Club’s midweek meeting.

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Smashing return to the season

LOCAL tennis returns this weekend. Players across the Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association have enjoyed a month-long break over January, giving them a chance to enjoy the Australian Open. With the Open finished, attention now turns to the local scene. Sale KFC heads the Section 1 ladder, but only by two points from Maffra Gippsalnd Real Estate. Those two teams are the frontrunners, with Maffra GRE eight points clear of third-placed Sale Dahlsens. Maffra GRE can get even more separation from Sale Dahlsens this weekend, when the two teams meet at Sale. Ladder-leaders Sale KFC take on bottom side Maffra Community Sports Club, in what is looming as a very one-sided affair. Maffra Welling Real Estate has the bye, and will look to improve on their one-win, four-loss record upon their return. Across the board, all teams will be hoping for better weather in the second half of the season. Sale KFC had four draws before Christmas due to washouts, while every other team had at least two. Elsewhere, Sale Tennis Club is commencing its Night Pennant next week on Monday, February 5. Night pennant caters for players of all standards, so anyone wishing to play is asked to get their name on the list, bring along a friend or two, and enjoy many great evenings of tennis and social activities under lights at Sale Tennis Club. Matches commence each evening at 7pm and are followed by refreshments in the clubhouse. For further details or to register, phone Robin Lowe on 0418 514 788 or Karen Deschepper (0408 517 000).

Heyfield’s Ryan Dowsett is in perfect position for a strong forehand in a Wellington Gippsland Tennis match before Christmas. Photos: Robin Lowe

Local tennis is back on court this weekend. Pictured is Lachie Coleman in action before Christmas for Maffra O’Briens.

Fishermen from far and wide gathered along Golden Beach Ben McArthur AS surely as rust will take form on steel rods and specific fishing techniques remain a family superstition, the annual Australia Day Long Weekend Golden Beach Fishing Carnival took place with competitors catching everything from loose pebbles to the classic flatheads. More than 500 competitors joined the carnival, coming from all over the country, competing for the prestigious Golden Beach fishing carnival victory title and winning major prizes, which consisted of: -For adults, a 6x4 trailer filled with camping gear valued at $5000, and; -For kids, a PlayStation 5 valued at $800. Prizes could be won by the raffle draw, catching the heaviest fish, and a secret weight competition where the organisers selected a random weight and whoever caught a fish at that weight won. All fish had to be caught along the 90-mile beach and back in time for weighing. Last Saturday, at about 11am however, the weighing station at the Golden Beach General Store was evacuated after a Fusebox exploded, shutting it down for more than four hours while the CFA and electricians checked it. Saturday also had a ‘Market Day’ at the Veronica Maybury Memorial Reserve, with about 60 market stalls, food vans, and entertainment, which has been an annual staple for those less interested in fishing. The attendees mainly comprised one parent and children - presumably, the other parent was out fishing. On sale was an extensive range from those just selling their spring-cleaning goods such as rusted nails, chainsaws and measuring tapes, to those selling valuable items like diamond jewellery. Fisherman competitor Lee Hamilton, who came from Sale with his family, said it had been a fun event. “I’ve been a bit lucky and caught some stuff, but I’ve had to throw most of it back in because they were not regulation size,” he said. “But otherwise, it’s been great.”

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Saturday, January 27 - Men’s Stableford (A Grade): A Cashman 38, runner-up: D Bransdon 36. B Grade: R Dowsett 37, runner-up: P McIntyre 35. C Grade: M Cutler 42, runner-up: N Wagland 34. DTL: R Donaldson 36, J Thomas 35, F McDonald 34, S Frew 34, G Wake 33, J Aitken 33, M Jones 33, C Rintoull 33, G Angel 33. NTP: 3rd J Maclachlan, 6th D Gaskill, 11th P Valentine, 14th R Stephenson. Women’s comp: K Bedggood 35, runner-up: H Wood 35. DTL: M Schaper 33, P Schaper 33. NTP: 3rd M Jones, 11th M Schaper, 14th K Cashman.

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Sharks hunt for undefeated season Liam Durkin

SALE-MAFFRA will be aiming to complete an unbeaten season in the Gippsland Cricket League, when its senior men's side takes to the Grand Final field this Sunday. The Sharks are in yet another GCL decider, although this time, against a first-time opponent. Sale-Maffra is set to play Cricket Latrobe Valley for the silverware. Latrobe Valley came to be this season after a merger between Traralgon District Cricket Association and Latrobe Valley District Cricket League, making for a near 20-team competition. The result has, naturally, meant the new league has a raft of players to choose from, many of whom played for TDCA during last season's GCL final victory over Sale-Maffra. The Sharks were well beaten on that occasion, and might be motivated to redeem themselves, albeit against a slightly different opponent. Latrobe Valley players such as skipper Nat Freitag, fast bowler Mitch Harris and GCL stalwart Jimmy Pryde all played in the winning GCL team last season, so the Sharks will have some idea of the competition coming their way. Sale-Maffra has also expanded its player pool this season, as Yarram moved to SMCA in the offseason. This means players such as Daniel O'Keefe and Anthony Scott have suddenly become available, and both could be selected for this Sunday's final, although it is understood Scott is managing an injury. While Sale-Maffra has been a powerhouse of senior GCL in recent years, the Sharks have not played a match this season since late November. They haven't played Latrobe Valley either, as their Round 4 clash was abandoned due to rain. That makes for a tantalising decider, as the new kids on the block look to beat the grand masters. Sale-Maffra finished the regular season on top

Sale-Maffra will be looking to add to its collection of GCL Senior flags when it takes on Latrobe Valley this Sunday. Photo: File of the ladder, and have been expertly led by Dylan Bolton as captain. The Boisdale-Briagolong all-rounder collected five wickets in his last GCL match, which came against Warragul. Latrobe Valley needed to defeat Warragul in the last game of the regular season in order to make the Grand Final. The Sharks have slightly gone away from

tradition this season, bringing international players into representative cricket. That being said, the results have stood up, with the likes of Stefano Di Bartolomeo blasting runs at the top of the order. Di Bartolomeo lit up the Round 2 clash against Leongatha, smoking 111 off 103 balls, in a knock that featured six bombs. The strength of Sale-Maffra in GCL has it’s been

slow bowlers, and expect Bolton, Isaac Love and Jack Rietschel to work in tandem during the middle stages to contain Latrobe Valley. The trio can just go at a run-a-ball with the field spread, and pick up wickets later in the game when the opposition try and hit out. Whether they bat or bowl first probably won't matter, as a game featuring quality line-ups on either side is unlikely to be won or lost in a first session. The senior men's final will be played at Bellbird Park, Drouin from 10.15am. UNFORTUNATELY, the Gippsland Cricket League women's competition has come to an abrupt end. Lack of numbers has forced the hand of organisers to abandon the season. Sale-Maffra was the only association left standing able to field a team. The women would have otherwise joined the Sharks senior men in trying to win a GCL flag this Sunday. The GCL women's competition was reduced to just three teams this season, although Leongatha failed to ever get a side on the park. It is understood organisers are already working toward next season, with the aim of having all five Gippsland associations (Sale-Maffra, Latrobe Valley, Leongatha District, Warragul District, Bairnsdale) represented in women's cricket. SALE-MAFFRA missed the Under 18s final. The Sharks finished both the 50-over and 20-over season third on the ladder. Latrobe Valley and Leongatha will fight for titles in those respective formats. The T20 Cameron White Cup is on tonight (Tuesday, January 30), while the 50-over final will be played at Hallora this Sunday.

Nambrok preparing to celebrate its centenary

NAMBROK Cricket Club is celebrating its centen- first-ever team in the North Gippsland Association. Affiliation cost six shillings ($27 AUD in 2023) nial this season. Cricket began in the Nambrok region in October back then, and the inaugural Nambrok captains of 1923, when a team of 10 members fielded the were Bert Shower and William Thomas. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th Nambrok Cricket Club's first set of gear saw the club purchase two leather balls, one new bat, and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti one set of stumps and a scorebook. Along with bat a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th repairs, these expenses cost the club the total of four m and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti upends, seven shillings and four pence, which would a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • cost around $402 on near current exchange rates. m Nambrok's first wicket at Nambrok Recreation and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland TTii a Reserve was a concrete slab, laid down in 1925. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th m T Over the years, the wicket saw improvements, going and an a d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl slan land d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl slan land d Ti from this to malthoid, to synthetic grass until turf mes • The Gipps m p land d Times • The Gipps p land d Times • TTh h was laid for the 1996/97 season. and an a d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Ti mes • The Gip ipps psla ps land and nd Tim imes es • Th he Gip Gip ipps psla land nd Tim imes es • Th Th and an a d Ti Time mess • Th The Gi G pp Gip p sla ppsl s an a d Ti and Tm Tim mes me es • Th The he Gi Gipp ppsl slan and d Ti Ti mes • The Gippsland m sland Times Times • TThe he G Gippsland ippsla Times • Th T Nambrok Cricket Club is celebrating its centenary this season. The Hawks have won a number 74 Macalister Street, Sale of flags in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Editorial/News Association, with Tel: (03) 5143 9345 their most recent news@gippslandtimes.com.au being 2020/21 (pictured). Display Advertising

Currently, the club has a six wicket clay turf square, a rare feat for a club of its size and location. The Hawks have won seven premierships within the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association, the earliest being in 1962/63, and the most recent in 2020/21. The club also has 13 life members. These days, Nambrok has two senior sides. Running concurrent with the anniversary is Nambrok Recreation Reserve, also celebrating its centennial. Nambrok Recreation Reserve has served as a destination for the farming community to congregate and socialise during the Summer months. The reserve is run by a team of dedicated volunteers, who undertake such works as wicket and ground

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THE cricket report on the Gippsland Cricket League Under 18s appearing in last Friday's issue incorrectly stated Sale-Maffra had made the GCL twenty20 Grand Final. The Grand Final (Cameron White Cup) will be played between Leongatha and Latrobe Valley tonight (Tuesday, December 30) at Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe. Sale-Maffra was listed as the qualified team on PlayHQ at time of writing. The author, Liam Durkin, apologies for any confusion.

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preparation. Some members have served 30 years as players and committee. The celebration of Nambrok’s centenary will be held at the Nambrok Recreation Reserve clubrooms on Saturday, February 10 from 7.30pm. All past and present players of Nambrok CC are invited to come along and celebrate. Guest speakers ranging from past and present players will be on hand to talk about the history of the club and its path going forward. A team of the century will also be announced. Any enquiries can be directed to Alan Robinson on 0408 177 835 or Charlotte Moore (0407 300 957).

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IF this guy turns out as good as the Collegians player with a similar name, he’ll be a fair cricketer. Bundalaguah’s Charlie Morris was part of the Richmond Cricket Club side that won the Victorian Premier Cricket Dowling Shield at the weekend. The Tigers chased the 132 set by Melbourne Cricket Club, to take the title at the Junction Oval. Morris was out in the middle as the winning runs were hit, and played a hand in four dismissals earlier in the day. The wicket-keeper took two catches, effected a stumping and completed a run out. The Dowling Shield has been running since 1955 and has seen a number of different incarnations as a pathway program with Cricket Victoria. This season, it was returned to its original structure as an Under 16 competition. Morris has enjoyed a strong season for a number of teams, including his home club, where he scored 113 off 112 balls for the Bulls’ Second XI before Christmas. The youngster has had a taste of first grade cricket, breaking into a strong Bundalaguah team. At Gippsland Cricket League level, he made a half-century for the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association in the opening round of the Under 18 season. Elsewhere, Morris also played for Gippsland Pride in the Victorian Country Cricket League Under 18 final on Sunday. Pride however were no match for Northern Rivers, who put up 8/295 in South Barwon. Pride could only manage 135 in reply. Joining Morris as Sale-Maffra representatives were Nathan Giove (Collegians) and Josh Gawthrope (Sale).

GRAND FINAL VS LATROBE VALLEY Sunday, February 4 at Stead Street Oval, Sale

Charlie Young (Wurruk, captain) Ryder Gieschen (Maffra, vice captain) Max Williamson (Collegians) Robert Sullivan (Collegians) Kishen Senthilkumar (Wurruk) Shane Breddels (Wurruck) Miles Massey (Wurruk) Chance Lindrea (Bundalaguah) Jack Morris (Bundalaguah) Logan Powell (Bundalaguah) Nate Ashley (Heyfield) Flynn Mahony (Heyfield) Lachie McMaster (Longford) Sam Duffield (Sale)

SALE-MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION Bundalaguah cricketer Charlie Morris with the Dowling Shield.

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Goannas do it easy at home in Toongabbie and took the score to 39 in the 10th over before Bailey was dismissed for 19. Ray Smith joined Floyd, who retired with 30 runs to his name when the score was 50. Rob Taylor joined Smith and they took the score to 84 at the drinks break. Smith retired for 40 in the 27th over, allowing Neil Meredith to join the fun. The pair both made it the 30th over - Taylor making 38 as Ian Gibson chipped in with 24 to take the score to 5/199 at the end of the 40th over. Rob Bacchetti and Peter Anton opened the bowling for the Goannas and the score reached 34 without loss after 10 overs.

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THE Gippsland Goannas Over 60 cricket team welcomed Warrandyte Over 60s to the picturesque Roger Reis Oval (Toongabbie Recreation Reserve) on Sunday. The Round 11 clash saw the visitor’s elect to field upon winning the toss. Ken Bailey and Ray Floyd opened the innings

Murray Moore came on first change and ended with 3/33 from seven overs. Warrandyte were 4/99 after 30 overs, thanks to some good bowling from Meredith, who took 3/4 off six overs. Warrandyte were unable to reach the target, concluding at 7/127. The Goannas Over 70 team will play the West Gippsland Wombats, also at Toongabbie tonight (Tuesday), while the Over 50 team is due to play a home game against Geelong this Sunday. The Over 60s are due to play away against the Australia Cricket Society, also this Sunday.

GAMES THIS WEEK FIRST GRADE

ROUND 12 - Saturday, February 3 (Day 1): Maffra (6th) vs Boisdale-Briagolong (8th) (Cameron Sporting Complex) Bundalaguah (2nd) vs Longford (7th) (Col Wrigglesworth Oval) Yarram (5th) vs Sale (1st) (Yarram Rec) BYE - Collegians (4th), Rosedale-Kilmany (9th), Stratford (3rd)

MEN’S T20 FINAL Tonight (Tuesday, January 30): Boisdale-Briagolong vs Sale (Briagolong Recreation Reserve)

WOMEN’S MIDWEEK T20 ROUND 13 - Tonight (Tuesday, January 30): Bundalaguah vs Maffra (Col Wrigglesworth Oval) Rosedale-Kilmany vs Collegians (Rosedale Synthetic) Longford vs Sale (Stephenson Park) Stratford - BYE

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Striking gold

SALE basketballers shone at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup last week. The event, held in Albury, saw Sale Sonics Tayli Dimarco, Phoenix Cox and Matilda Courtney (pictured) take to the national stage. The trio all returned home with Gold medals, after playing in championship-winning teams. The tournament was littered with players expected to be future stars of the game, and little old Sale showed it could match it with the best. Matilda and Phoenix both played in the under 16 age group, in what was a chance to show state selectors they are both ready to represent Victoria Country at the National titles later in the year. Matilda represented Victorian Country Goldminers, and found her groove late to feature in the Grand Final side. Phoenix played for the Bushrangers team, which was the most dominant for the tournament, not losing a game.

In the Grand Final, the team defeated Vic Country Goldminers in a tight tussle. Tayli, the elder statesman of the trio, who has represented Vic Country for the last three years, saved her best for last, dragging her side over the line in the final against NSW. Victoria was low on players due to injury, sickness and foul trouble, but pocket rocket Tayli attacked the contest head-on, and guided her team to Gold. Another Sonic who was applying his trade in the state pathways was Max Cox. Max was in Melbourne at the Southern Cross Challenge, where all the best kids from every state and New Zealand came together. This tournament is highly regarded with exceptional talent in every team. Max’s team, the Vic Country Bushrangers, unfortunately didn’t get the results they were after, but pushed every team to their limits. Over the six games, Max had 44 points and was a force on the defensive end.

LOCAL cricket returns this week following the Australia Day long weekend. There are a number of fixtures in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association and Gippsland Cricket League that will see local players take part. Regular Saturday cricket returns this weekend in the SMCA for both seniors and juniors. Juniors are back on the park for the first time since Christmas, while six of the SMCA’s first grade teams are playing. A few clubs however can extend their holiday, with Collegians, Rosedale-Kilmany and Stratford all having byes. With Australia Day falling last Friday, the SMCA decided not to play. As a trade-off for not playing over the long weekend, the SMCA played Saturday/Sunday the weekend before in order to fit in the number of games required to make a 14-round season. Bairnsdale Cricket Association also took a break for the long weekend. The BCA used the weekend to hold its centenary celebration. Former Bairnsdale resident and Australian cricketer Cameron White headed home to headline the function, and was joined by former Australian teammate Brad Hodge. Elsewhere, Cricket Latrobe Valley took a different approach, and played a number of games on Australia Day. Matches were held in Traralgon, Morwell and Glengarry, although unfortunately, rain affected most of them. Rain has been a constant nuisance to Latrobe Valley players this season, with virtually half the season so far washed away. Ironically, this is the first season of a fully combined Latrobe Valley cricket league, following the merger of Traralgon District and Latrobe Valley District in the offseason. However, given the number of lost days, season 2023/24 could be remembered more for the rain than for the merger. Remaining associations across Gippsland (Leongatha District and Warragul District) kept last Saturday as a normal cricket playing day. Back in Sale-Maffra, the men’s SMCA Twenty20 Final is on tonight out at Briagolong. Boisdale-Briagolong will take on Sale, in a bid to see which team has the best sloggers in the region. The Saints are yet to drop a T20 match, although their last T20 game against the Swans came down to the last over. Competition rules allow clubs to draft in marquee players for T20s. Sale has opted not to use any this season, while BoisdaleBriagolong has had Ricky Tatnell and Jonny Lash from Bairnsdale help out. The inclusion of these two could be decisive for the Saints, although they have no shortage of local players capable of clearing the rope in Dylan Bolton and Adrian Burgiel. Bolton has a busy week ahead, leading Sale-Maffra in the senior men’s GCL final on Sunday. The Sharks will travel to Drouin for an assignment against Latrobe Valley, where they will look to bring yet another GCL flag back past where the Princes Highway goes from dual lanes to one.

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