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Former Shire of Avon President, Denise Stothers (pictured with her grandchildren d and d dog Rosie) was among the OAM M recipients in this year’s Australia Day honours.

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The Stratford local has given incredible service to the region across more than four decades.

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Speeding statistics are now in

SPEEDING drivers made up almost half of offences detected by police during a four-day state-wide road policing operation over the Australia Day long weekend.

Operation Amity saw police highly visible and enforcing across Victorian roads and highways in an effort to reduce road trauma.

Police detected 2261 speeding offences, with three quarters of those detections for speeding between 10km/h and 25km/h over the speed limit.

There was 25 speeding offences in Wellington, 62 in East Gippsland and 44 in Latrobe, as reported by TRFM. Wellington also had three vehicle impounds.

Two lives were lost on Victorian roads over the long weekend, including a 59-year-old Wodonga man who died after a motorcycle crash in Guys Forest on Saturday, January 27, and an 89-year-old Wallan man, who died when his car collided with a tree in Whittlesea on Sunday, January 28.

The weekend’s fatalities bring Victoria’s lives lost to 22, compared to 28 at the same time last year.

With the return of school, police are urging motorists to adhere to the 40km/h speed limit in school zones, and are warning that reduced speeds will be actively enforced.

Last month, Wellington Local Area Commander Inspector, Mel McLennan, and the Acting Inspector ED6 Command, Luke Banwell, made a plea to motorists to drive safer in 2024.

Inspector McLennan described 2023 as “an absolute disastrous year on our roads, right across the state of Victoria”.

“We don’t want a repeat (of last year), so we’re just asking members of our community to take some responsibility for their actions behind the wheel,” she said.

It was reported last month that 299 people were killed on Victoria's roads in 2023, compared to 242 in 2022.

Recently, the Road Fatality Review Panel met, and four deaths were removed from the 2023 provisional lives lost figure.

The finalised figure for Lives Lost in 2023 is now 295.

The Road Fatality Review Panel is an independent panel made up of medical, forensic and road experts who meet regularly throughout the year and review individual deaths to determine if they should remain on the lives lost figure.

Cases that are removed via this process include incidents where the cause of death is medical, intentional or has occurred off- road on private property. Cases may be added where further information has come to light.

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The Road Policing Assistant Commissioner, Glenn Weir, said despite warnings, police continue to detect a concerningly high number of motorists for speeding during these long weekend operations.

“Most speed detections are for low to mid-range speeding, which suggests to us that many motorists think it’s acceptable to travel just a little bit over the speed limit," he said.

“What many motorists don’t seem to grasp is that speeding continues to be the leading cause of serious injury and fatal collisions - a quarter of last year’s fatal collisions were as a result of speed.

“Any form of excessive or inappropriate speed, whether it be 5km/h to 25km/h over the limit, significantly increases the likelihood of being involved in a collision.

“We need people to stop being reckless and speeding unnecessarily to get to your destination faster - you’d rather arrive five or 10 minutes late than not at all.

“We’ll continue to prioritise speeding enforcement and with school returning this week, we’ll be focusing on enforcing speed limits around school zones”.

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Duck hunting debate continues farmer suicide rates, we are deeply concerned for the worsening mental health crisis in the bush.

As for economical benefit the shooters bring to regional areas, I am wondering where this data comes from - perhaps it's ideology.

Elizabeth McCann Newmerella

Where on Earth REGARDING Loretta-Anne Jackson's letter ('Who fines the council?' 23/01/24).

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) Act document stipulates each council must have a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO) to oversee the maintaining of fire safety within council boundaries. This includes all properties (including council) roads and other government identities.

The MFPO has the Statuary Powers of the CFA Act to issue clean up notices within the shire.

The MFPO is under the direction of the CFA and the Act to carry out his duties. Every council must employ but not direct the duties of the MFPO. Maurie Killeen Stratford

Lazy term IN reply to this paper's correspondent's letter ('Perplexed' Gippsland Times Letters 30/01/24) regarding the replacement of council-supplied rubbish bins, I noticed the use of the pejorative term 'woke'.

Could this correspondent expand on the word woke? What does it exactly mean?

Does woke mean caring about the natural world (the environment), caring about the welfare of the least well off, caring about the dispossessed.

If so, does not caring about these issues make me "unwoke"?

When you stoop to using woke in an argument you have lost any authority in prosecuting you case, it is a lazy word for when you have nothing else.

Stephen Rawson Sale

Look wider I ENJOYED the story 'Protecting the southern brown bandicoot' (Gippsland Times 30/01/24), however, here’s some food for thought.

We must stop rewarding those who see it their duty to slaughter our dingoes. Our only Indigenous apex animal, and which, by the way, is supposed to be a protected species, our dingo is also the only natural way forward to reduce the number of all unwanted feral species in the environment.

Scrap the Wild Dog Bounty, and replace it with a meaningful Feral Fox only Bounty. The reward becoming (at least) $110 for each feral fox scalp.

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TOTALLY agree Michael Baron ('Perplexed' letters 30/01/24).

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Escalate fines to cat owners who flaunt the law and allow their cats to roam freely at night. Hand in glove with this law, there must be greater emphasis on actively policing this obligation.

Levied fines to be added to the cat owners, annual cat registration fee. Immediately mandate the deployment - by all Australian Shire Councils’ of at least three Felixer feral cat control devices within every shire. Stop the use of 1080 poisoning programs given the associated, inhumane and huge secondary kill rates of non-targeted species.

I’m all for protecting our bandicoot, in fact, for protecting all of our Indigenous creatures, and our flora. But, unless the forgoing actions are implemented with determination and proper funding, I’m afraid we will still be discussing this same topic again and again.

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I'M tired of The Nationals referring to science and ideology in the duck hunting debate.

There is a whole other side that is being totally ignored.

Last Friday, the Gippsland Times reported Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath welcoming 'the survival of duck hunting'.

What about the issues that many regional landowners and residents near wetlands have with the activity, none of what I would consider is science or ideology, or has been addressed in the proposed reforms announced recently?

These are serious issues and include trespass (reports cannot be followed up because the perpetrators cannot be identified), theft of firewood (most often habitat timber), the very loud and disturbing noise at all times of day and night that scares animals (causing fleeing) and children (often sleeping), not to mention when you are working from home (as is the nature of farming) and trying to conduct a Zoom meeting.

Then there is the litter left behind - bottles, human excreta, plastic shot gun cartridges and wads contaminating what are often food producing farms (some organic) as well as dead and injured birds washing up on the foreshore that property owners then have to deal with.

Regional Victorians have been ignored in this decision to continue the killing of native birdlife for recreation.

Regardless of numerous invites, no MP has ever cared to come and visit these landowners to experience this for themselves. If they did, while they are there they can see the wonderful work these landowners are doing for environmental regeneration on their properties using their own money.

This leaves regional people feeling helpless, undervalued and discarded.

If we want to bring mental health into the argument, the mental health of these landowners, who cannot simply pack up and move on, (whereas shooters have the choice to move on to many other recreational activities), is the real mental health issue that hasn't been considered.

It's their livelihood, their safety, their homes and their peace that are under attack for the quarter of the year.

Can you put yourself in their position for a moment?

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Heated warning for weather THE state government is reminding Victorians to take care of themselves and others as people grapple with increasing temperatures.

Sunday touched 40 degrees in some parts of the state.

Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas warned Victorians to look after their health, and that of their loved ones.

Most of Victoria saw the summer’s first heatwave conditions on Sunday, with Melbourne recording its hottest day since last February, while Mildura saw a staggering 44 degrees, Wodonga 40 degrees, Horsham 39 degrees and Bairnsdale got as high as 36 degrees.

Sunday’s scorcher wasn’t all the weatherman hyped it up to be for Sale, which only reached a top of 27 at 1.30pm.

Still, it was a welcome relief for many residents who enjoyed a change for what seemed like a summer of rain, taking respite in the Seaspray beaches and the local hiking trails.

Extreme heat kills more people than natural disasters - and after multiple years of cooler, wetter

La Niña conditions, Victorians are reminded of the simple steps they can take to survive the heat:  Drink plenty of water, stay cool by seeking out air-conditioned buildings;  Plan ahead and schedule activities to the coolest part of the day;  If heading outdoors, seek shade when possible, wear a hat and sunscreen and avoid exercising in the heat, and;  Check in on others most at risk in the heat.

People who are vulnerable to extreme heat include the elderly, babies and infants, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people who are socially isolated.

These conditions can lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, trigger heart attacks or stroke, or worsen existing conditions such as kidney or lung disease.

Children and pets are particularly vulnerable to heat if left in enclosed areas like parked cars, where temperatures can more than double within minutes, and which are often 20 to 30 degrees hotter than outside - a deadly combination for

children, whose body temperatures rise much faster than adults.

Leaving the windows of a parked car down has little effect on reducing the temperature, with tests showing that when windows are left open 10 centimetres, the temperature will only reduce by five degrees.

In the event of an extreme heat period, the Department of Health will always provide information and advice to ensure Victorians know how to stay well during the heat and ways to keep cool.

If you or someone you know is showing signs of heat exhaustion, heatstroke, or other health emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For non-life-threatening emergencies, people can visit the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, visit a Priority Primary Care Centre, call NURSEON-CALL or visit a GP doctor or local pharmacist for advice.

For more tips on surviving heat, visit betterhealth. vic.gov.au/campaigns/survive-heat

The state braved a heatwave over the weekend, with temperatures topping 40 degrees in some areas.

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Speeding drivers nabbed over long weekend

OPERATION Amity ran from 12.01am, Thursday, January 25 to 11.59pm, Sunday, January 28, during which time a total of 5206 traffic offences were detected, including:  2261 speeding offences - 1742 of these for speeding between 10km/h and 25km/h over the limit;  301 disqualified, suspended and unlicensed drivers;  154 drink driving offences from 77,058 preliminary breath tests;  121 drug driving offences from 2142 roadside drug tests;  221 disobey signs/signals;  211 mobile phone offences;  79 seatbelt offences;  77 vehicle impoundments, and;  447 unregistered vehicles.

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Policing forum

THE Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum welcomes local services and those in the community to talk with police about what issues are important in their community.

The event will be held this Thursday (February 8) from 12pm at Sale Greyhound Racing Club (Winning Post Function room).

The forum will explore topics including:  Current crime trends;  Crime prevention tips;  Young people;  Family violence;  Road policing, and;

 Drugs and drug-related crime.

The Neighbourhood Policing Forum will be run by a Victoria Police panel and questions will be taken from the audience throughout the event.

Refreshments will be offered. If there are any dietary requirements, include them in your registration.

Registration is a must.

To attend, register by sending your details to NHP-WELLINGTON-MGR@police.vic.gov.au To submit a question before the forum - go to: app.sli.do/.../8uMA66rBTxkuDShwja9PbP/live/ questions

Identify this individual Police are seeking information on this man, pictured January 19, 2024 at around 12.30pm at Dan Murphy’s, Sale.

Impound in Yarram AT about 10am on Friday, January 26, 2024 while patroling, Yarram Police observed a Holden Rodeo travelling on Church Street, Yarram.

Police intercepted the vehicle, where it was discovered that the driver, a 35-year-old male from the Tooradin area, was driving whilst his licence was disqualified.

The vehicle was impounded for 28 days at a cost of $1133.00.

The male is expected to be charged and summonsed to court at a later date.

The person pictured may be able to assist police with their enquiries regarding an alleged robbery at Dan Murphy’s, Sale.

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Acting Inspector ED6 Command, Luke Banwell and Wellington Local Area Commander Inspector Mel McLennan from Sale Police Station are urging the public to take care on the roads.

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RAAF Column

Recognition for outstanding performance JUST before the Christmas holidays, Norm Minard was recognised for his performance over several decades at RAAF Base East Sale as part of the Land Management Team and Domestic Services Cleaning Team.

Norm first started working at RAAF Base East Sale in 1982/83 as a student undertaking work experience.

Initially working in the Land Management Team responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, trees and gardens across the Base, Norm moved across to the Domestic Services Team, becoming the most recognised cleaner across the Base.

Throughout his career, Norm has personally cleaned every building from the Medical Centre, Training Schools, the Control Tower and the Pilot Training School.

In 2023, he returned to the Land Management Team, and to his true passion - working outdoors - where he has single handedly raised the Base’s overall grounds and gardens to an extremely high standard, which is often commented on by staff and students alike.

The Senior ADF Officer, Group Captain Brett Williams and the Base Manager, Jim Sutton presented Norm with a certificate, commending him for his dedication and hard work which is evident for all to see.

The certificate continued by stating Norm should be justifiably proud of his efforts and how he has

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Graduates from the first AEA course flanked by their Flight Commander and Commanding Officer at RAAF Base East Sale.

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Norm’s contribution over many decades has been simply amazing, becoming a stalwart of the Base.

His diligence, professionalism, work output and friendly demeanour has been exceptional.

Group Captain Williams finished by thanking Norm, on behalf of all members of RAAF Base East Sale, for his effort, stating his passion, personable

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Aviator Training expands RESPONSIBILITY for delivering Air Force’s Airborne Electronics Analyst (AEA) Initial Course recently transferred from 292 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia to the Air Mission Training School (AMTS) at RAAF Base East Sale.

One of the graduates of the first AEA course was Aircraftman Mujtaba Hakimi (Mitch).

Growing up in an ethnic minority family in Afghanistan, Mitch 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 continued his passion for education while completing high school at Adelaide’s Thomas More College, where he sparked an interest in aviation.

“After gaining my commercial pilot license, I was looking for an aviation role in Defence,” he said.

Aircraftman Hakimi’s aviation knowledge was recently enhanced with his successful completion of the first AEA Initial Course to be run at AMTS. “The course began with intensive theory at the start but I really enjoyed the sim 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.”

Warning to hunters IN the interest of public safety, notification is hereby given that access to Dutson Training Area is prohibited.

Dutson Training Area is still an active weapons range, and presents a significant hazard to all persons within the range boundaries.

The hazard not only exists during range activation for weapons exercises, but also during times of inactivity.

This is due to the very high levels of Unexploded Explosive Ordnance on this range, some dating back to World War 2, much of which is in an unstable condition.

Unmarked silted in bomb craters present another significant hazard.

Signs are clearly visible to denote the range boundaries and any areas with unexploded ordnance.

You are reminded that it is an offence, under Section 89 and 89A of the Commonwealth Crimes Act to trespass on Defence land, and to discharge firearms on or over Commonwealth land.

The Dutson Range boundaries are depicted above.

For further information, phone Sergeant Nick Young on 0429 402 049.

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What's on at Dutson Range

IF you are interested in learning more about Military flying operations, visit defence.gov. au/about/locations-property/aircraft-noise/ military-flying This includes a link to Noise Management and mitigation and the Air Force Noise Management Strategy.

The Defence approach to noise mitigation and Air Force fly neighbourly policy can also be found at the above link.

DUTSON Training Area will be active during the periods listed below for Field Training Exercises.

Some of these activities may involve demolition practices and, as such, explosions may be heard between the hours of 9am and 4pm each day.

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ANY enquiries relating to activities at RAAF Base East Sale, should be directed to the Air Base Command Post on 5169 9892, or via email to esl. abcp@defence.gov.au

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A life of community dedication Erika Allen

“YOU’VE got to give, to take.”

This sage advice comes from Denise Stothers, a former Stratford local and Avon Shire councillor from 1980 to 1991, who received an Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day. Ms Stothers, who was one of more than 1000 Australian award winners for outstanding community work and service, will be presented with the medal by the Governor General later this year.

“I’m very humbled but also feel very honoured to have it bestowed upon me because it’s something I never expected,” she said.

Ms Stothers became a councillor in the Shire of Avon, which joined with the Shire of Alberton, Maffra, Sale, and Rosedale in 1994 to become Wellington Shire, when she was a mother to three children, all under the age of nine.

It was daunting at first, but fellow councillors

Denise Stothers oversaw Stratford’s three consecutive victories (1984-86) in Victoria’s Tidiest Town competition as the chairperson for Stratford’s Tidy Town committee.

welcomed her with open arms and treated her like family.

“The councillors that were sitting at the time were elderly gentlemen, old enough to be my father, and they adopted me like their daughter,” she said.

“I was a young woman (33-years-old) with very little knowledge of what was expected of me, but my fellow councillors took me under their wing, giving me advice and confidence.”

Just three years after joining council, Ms Stothers made history when she gave birth to her fourth and youngest daughter while serving a 15-month tenure as the Shire of Avon President - a role she took on again in 1986.

As a former business owner and hairdresser, Ms Stothers was no stranger to the balancing act of raising a young family as a working mother.

Like many mums, Ms Stothers ferried her children to and from weekend sporting events.

Their mother’s community-mindedness rubbed off on her children Brett, Kate, Emily and third-eldest Sarah, a teacher and marriage celebrant who fondly remembers singing Christmas carols and lending a hand with her mum.

She commented on her mother’s award: “We’re very proud because everything she did was in a voluntary capacity.”

Ms Stothers said she just wanted to give back to the community.

When she sat down with the Gippsland Times, passers-by kept offering congratulations to Ms Stothers. They briefly shared memories of times past, when Tupperware clubs and gossip shared over group potato peeling at luncheons brought small communities together.

“When you work with a community like Stratford and district, you don’t have challenges because people just came together,” she said.

“You’ve got to give to take. I would never ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do myself.”

However, setting an example to follow, Ms Stothers possesses a long list of contributions to the Stratford community. These include raising $26,000 to build Stratford Primary School’s recreation centre; calling weekly bingo nights to raise money for Stratford’s pool, where she also volunteered; and bringing the ever-popular Shakespeare Festival to life as a founding member and its inaugural president, an event she said put Stratford on the map.

Still, she said her proudest moment was seeing Stratford’s sewerage system pioneered, a controversial project given its expense to residents at the time.

When Ms Stothers shared this particular ‘highlight’ at a celebratory family lunch in Cape

Denise Stothers received an OAM in this year’s Australia Day honours. Here, the former Shire of Avon President holds a scrapbook of past Gippsland Times newspaper clippings of Stratford’s successes.

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But it proves that every community service Ms Stothers helped bring to Stratford, had its residents' best interests at heart.

Humbly, Ms Stothers said the recognition she received was a community effort.

“I was very fortunate for having such a hardworking and dedicated Stratford community who worked tirelessly by giving their time and energy towards many fundraisers alongside me,” she said.

Better broadband across Gippsland BUSINESSES and homes in Gippsland have received a major connectivity boost following the completion of local upgrades to NBN Fixed Wireless technology.

The upgrades are part of the federal government's $480 million investment to upgrade the network nationwide, with more than 2300 NBN sites being upgraded across the country.

More than 1300 local premises can now access faster speeds, including typical wholesale busy hour speeds of at least 50 Megabits per second (Mbps).

This includes premises in towns such as Foster, Inverloch, Venus Bay, Sandy Point, Wonthaggi and Toora.

Across Gippsland, close to 50 premises originally receiving NBN satellite services are now also eligible for NBN Fixed Wireless.

Following the program’s start in July 2022, the upgrades to the NBN Fixed Wireless network will

have increased total network capacity by 100 per cent by the end of November this year, and current capacity is expected to double again by the time upgrades are complete.

By the end of 2024, one million premises in regional and remote Australia and in peri-urban areas will benefit from improvements to Fixed Wireless services or greater data limits on Sky Muster services.

The overall result is a network that delivers faster and more reliable broadband in rural and regional Australia.

The Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, said the government was delivering on their plan to "improve broadband across Australia - including communities in Gippsland".

“Our $480 million upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network are delivering faster broadband and increased reliability," she said.

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“This is an exciting day for the residents of Gippsland. Faster NBN speeds enables the whole family to be online at the same time, whether it be videoconferencing for work, enjoying high definition movies or next-level gaming."

Senator Raff Ciccone said it was a major milestone for the residents of Gippsland.

“The NBN Fixed Wireless upgrades in Gippsland will provide businesses and homes with faster speeds and a more stable connection, benefiting over 1300 premises in the region," he said.

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While family is now her main focus, Ms Stothers remains active in her 33rd year as a Justice of the Peace.

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4. Which animal is also known as a pachyderm?

TWO POINTERS 5. What was the original name of the Beatles?

6. Soy bean curd is also known by which other name?

7. In Roman numerals, what number does LXXV make?

8. Someone with a lack of red blood cells suffers from what?

THREE POINTERS 9. What is the name of the only Australian actor to play the part of James Bond in the movies?

10. What do you call a person who creates maps?

11. What was Elvis Presley’s middle name?

12. If I was visiting the town of Beachport, what state/territory would I be in?

FOUR POINTERS 13. In the movie ‘The Castle’, what is the name of the actor who plays Darryl Kerrigan?

14. What name is given to the central aisle of a church?

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1. Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, a young chocolatier manages to change the world, one bite at a time.

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4. An unpopular schoolgirl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.

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Target Time No. 0196 How to play...

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may be used only once.

No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in ‘s’.

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Target: Average - 12, Good - 16, Excellent - 22+

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Celebrating local Tambo’s a top performer women in STEM ON the ninth annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), Gippsland Water is recognising staff who keep the taps running.

Each year on February 11, IDWGS aims to close the gender gap in science and celebrate the achievements of women in the field.

Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming said it is important to encourage more women and girls to pursue a career in science and in the water industry.

“Much of what we do would not be possible without the expertise and experience of our staff working in science,” Ms Cumming said.

“However, we are very aware women continue to be outnumbered in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) across Australia.

“So we’re shining a light on the pathways and experiences of women currently knocking down barriers to open up pathways for others.”

Taylor Woods is a Wastewater Treatment Compliance Specialist at Gippsland Water.

Her role focuses on strengthening collaboration within the business in the area of environmental stewardship.

“I studied Environmental Science - Wildlife and Conservation - at university,” Ms Woods said.

“I’ve always been drawn to nature, its beauty, and the sense of calm its brings when you’re emersed in it.”

Ms Woods said she didn’t encounter many female mentors in her career and instead found herself looking outside her field to find women to learn from.

Gippsland Water Wastewater Treatment Compliance Specialist, Taylor Woods, hopes to see more women take up careers in science and the water industry.

Photo: Contributed “I’m proud to have taken the opportunities I’ve had. I’m continually developing and broadening my experiences so I can be a mentor for other women and girls in science in the future," she said.

To learn more about careers at Gippsland Water, visit gippswater.com.au/careers

RECENT figures released by the state government show that Sale’s Tambo Recycling Centre depot is among the state’s top performing collection points for the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien said the Tambo Recycling Centre, which made a significant investment to support the CDS at both its Bairnsdale and Sale depots, has seen more than 1.4 million containers successfully deposited and refunded at its Sale depot in the first two months of the scheme.

“The team at Tambo Recycling’s Sale depot, or Kwik Tips to many locals, are doing an amazing job keeping up with demand from locals,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Recent figures released confirm that the Sale depot was among the top 10 performing regional collection points in the state.

“1.4 million containers represents $140k back into our local economy in just two short months - a great result for everyone involved.

“These figures send a clear message that Gippslanders are keen to get involved, help keep containers out of landfill and put some extra money in their pockets in the process.”

Mr O’Brien said the CDS is also a great fundraising option for local clubs, community groups and charities.

“Local community groups and charities can register online with CDS Vic to obtain a Donation Partner ID," he said.

“Having a Donation Partner ID app allows

Young Jaydah shines bright JAYDAH Hood, a proud Gunnaikurnai girl from Sale, graduated from Araluen Primary School last year, earning the Citizenship and Science awards, as well as the Junior Rotary Award for 2023.

She secured a spot at the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School for Years 7 and 8, with a subsequent pathway to a partnership school until graduating Year 12.

This unique educational opportunity is located within the Richmond Football Club rooms.

Jaydah was one of only four girls chosen from Victoria for this program, out of a total of 22 students selected from the Northern Territory and Victoria, representing remote and regional communities.

Previously, she managed a paper run for the Gippsland Times, delivering 118 papers from Inglis Street to Patten Street, ending at Foodworks.

However, she had to give it up to attend school in the city.

For the most up-to-date information on the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, you can visit their website at mits.vic.edu.au or on their Facebook page.

Sale’s Jaydah Hood holding her science and citizenship awards.

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 MAFFRA Garden Club’s next meeting is at 12pm on Monday, February 12 at Terri and Richard’s garden, Beet Road, Maffra. Bring own chair, lunch and cup. The competition is best succulents. New members welcome, phone Jeanette on 0438 456 491 for more information.  MAFFRA Cricket Club Mardi Gras entrant will hold a Swim under the Stars at the Maffra Swimming Pool this Friday (February 9). Phone Nicole on 0402 135 108 for details.  MAFFRA Quilt group will recommence meeting for 2024 on Thursday (February

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien with Tambo Recycling Centre Sale Depot Manager, Rhomi Webb, during a recent visit.

The Sale depot is experiencing an untick in people coming to recycle containers.

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Session times are 10am until 3pm. Bring your own lunch. Cost is $10 per person.

Work on your own projects or learn something new, assistance is available for anyone who wants to learn. All welcome, for more information ring Jude Walker on 0412 778 707.  FIRST term at Maffra Neighbourhood House is getting very busy.

A First Aid course will begin next Tuesday (February 13) from 6pm. Booking is essential by phoning Kemp Aquatics on 5141 1127 or Maffra Neighbourhood House on 0422 335 155.

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$200m Lott brings excitement Ben McArthur

LOCAL Powerball distributors reported that excitement was so high for last Thursday’s $200 million Powerball that lines began to form outside shops.

“This last week easily represents the highest sales our store has ever had,” said a local outlet who declined to be named.

“We had people coming from everywhere to buy tickets.”

Much to the community’s dismay, there were no local winners - below is one way to quantify the odds of being a Division 1 lottery winner.

Right now, you are reading Tuesday’s issue of the Gippsland Times. Point to a word on any page.

It can be an advertisement, classifieds, or text.

Just pick one.

Now, the reporter has picked a word, too. If we have picked the same word, you are a Division 1 winner!

Except the odds aren’t that good.

Instead, the reporter has picked one word from any Tuesday issue since late 2018, and if we choose the same word, you win!

This figure comes from our production team, who estimate there are 500,000 words per Tuesday issue (however, when the team was asked their initial response was “Mate, I wouldn’t even know where to begin!”) This reporter thinks Tuesday’s issue actually has about 35,000 words, which would mean the reader must select a word from any Tuesday edition since 1950.

Speaking to the University of Melbourne Research Chair for Mathematics and Statistics, Peter Taylor (who was called a ‘downer’ after telling the ABC “You’re actually far more likely to die unexpectedly before the end of the day than you are to win the lottery”) he estimates this draw, which occurs weekly, generated at least $45 million and up to $120 million in profit for The Lott company.

The Lott said they expected half of Australian adults to have an entry last week, which is 9,850,128 individuals.

Combining this information with Prof Taylor’s lowest estimate of 250 million tickets sold, the average participant bought 25 tickets, and spent about $40 for a 0.0000186 per cent Division 1 win chance.

When asked how he reached that profit estimate when the company doesn’t release any information, Professor Taylor responded with: “So they (The Lott) publish the number of winners they’ve got in each division from one to nine, as well as the payout each winner gets. If I’ve calculated correctly, these sum to a total payout of about $340 million on last night’s (Thursday) draw.”

“According to the website, the minimum you can buy is four tickets, and each ticket costs $1.55, totalling $6.20.

“The Lott doesn’t publish how many tickets were sold. However, we can make a guess. It’s not perfect, but if you know the number of winners and the probability of a ticket winning a prize in each division, you can make a reverse-engineered estimate of the total number of tickets sold.

“I did that for each prize division; my estimate is that somewhere between 250 million and 300 million tickets sold. Interestingly, this averages more than 10 tickets for each Australian.

“If you multiply the number of tickets sold by $1.55, the estimate reaches between $387 and $465 million dollars of revenue.”

Lottery-fever gripped the region last week, as people tried their luck at winning $200 million.

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New and improved intersection for Desailly Street

CONSTRUCTION of a new roundabout aims to reduce incidents and delays at one of Sale’s most used intersections and create more carparking in the central business district.

Following feedback from the community, Wellington Shire Council is installing a roundabout at the intersection of Desailly Street and Macarthur St, with the aim to make busy local streets safer and easier to navigate for pedestrians and motorists.

The $555,000 project will include the replacement of existing drainage, footpaths, pram crossings and kerb and channel, and will result in 10 additional car parks in Macarthur St. The new roundabout will reduce congestion during peak times and improve traffic flow to the Gippsland Centre carpark.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye, said council had listened to concerns regarding the safety of the intersection and general traffic flow.

“The community spoke, so we’re acting. This

has been flagged as just one of many busy local intersections across our townships we’re working towards improving,” he said.

Council has engaged Contula Constructions to complete the roundabout, with works set to finish in May. While the works are underway, there will be temporary closures to footpaths, carpark areas and delays to traffic. Detours will be in place.

Council is asking drivers to be considerate of the temporary speed limits in place during the works and thanks residents for their patience during the construction period.

The new roundabout at the Desailly Street and Macarthur St intersection roundabout will result in 10 additional carparks.

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Scorcher relief avoided

SUNDAY’S scorcher wasn’t all the weatherman hyped it up to be when, a few days before, it looked like the region’s temperature would reach the high 30s.

In fact, Sunday didn’t even reach 30°C with Sale reaching a top of 27 °C according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

Still, it was a welcome relief for many residents who enjoyed the relief from what seemed like a summer of rain, taking respite in the Seaspray beaches and the local hiking trails.

Unfortunately, Monday’s rain disrupted the beautiful weather, and minor humidity is expected to continue over the next few days, with the region hovering around the mid-20s for the rest of the weekday.

The team at Gippsland Times hoped the reader enjoyed the weather as, according to BOM forecasts, it doesn’t look like 25 degrees will be topped again in this region until Sunday, February 11.

Many residents enjoyed the Seaspray beaches.

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Dream Train rolls into town

IF the 77-year-old Australian musical icon Brian Cadd could speak to aspiring musicians, he would offer one piece of advice.

"I think the best piece of advice is to hang on," he said.

Mr Cadd, who has had a distinguished career and is best known for being part of hit songs from the 1970s including A Little Ray of Sunshine, Ginger Man and Let Go, said it's important for aspiring musicians to stay grounded.

"It's easy to get disillusioned early on when you don't feel like you're getting anywhere, and it's just too hard. But you gotta keep doing it because if it's meant to happen, you will rise and become noticed," he said.

"It just takes longer than most people are prepared to wait, and it's a long slog. While you play gigs in bars and other places, you may dream about playing in the Forum, but you need to hang in there to get there.

"Looking back on my nearly 60 years in the industry, I can pinpoint times when I zigged at the right time, and I can also talk about when I zigged when I should have zagged, and these are big moments in my career."

Mr Cadd's musical journey began when he

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discovered a passion for the piano at a young age.

"I got interested in this instrument because my mother was a soprano, but she was terrified of an audience, and for some reason, at an early age, I could pick a note out, and I wasn't even learning music or anything, but my ear seemed to be working," he said.

"And the rest is history. I got lessons, and my mother became a stage mum, and every time I turned around, she pushed me into someplace else, and it was wonderful."

The next step for Mr Cadd's career came in the early 1960s when he joined the Melbourne-based band The Jackson Kings, marking the commencement of his professional career.

"In those days I was working a day job, so it wasn't professional, but it was the step before being professional. Then we got a record out and heard it on the radio and every time something like that happens it makes you want to do more," he said.

"I can't even describe to you what it was like to be driving along and hear your music on the radio for the first time. It was such a thrill!"

As Mr Cadd's status grew, his musical ability kept growing and garnering attention, eventually gaining global fame. Yet even at the height of his fame, he still received a thrill from hearing his record played on the radio.

Today, Mr Cadd notices that many of his fans are

not the older people who grew up with his music, but the younger audiences.

"There are so many kids today who have got old heavy metal and vinyl collections. I don't know why they like the old stuff, but it's been great for us to look down at the audience and see a 23-year-old dancing madly and singing the songs that the band doesn't know," he said.

"While the majority of our fans are older, I find that many kids who are now adults come along with their parents and have a brilliant time."

Mr Cadd is doing a tour to celebrate his new album release, Dream Train, which takes place across Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

This album is relatively unique for Mr Cadd because it is far more countrified than his past music.

"After every album, you sit there in horror thinking 'God! I hope they like it,' but I've got nothing to lose at this point, and it was such an amazing experience for me," he said.

"I just went in with no preconceptions and just played and recorded music, and here I am with a country album. I'm thrilled with it and hope other people are too."

Brian Cadd will perform at The Wedge this Thursday (February 8) at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $79.

The essence of Briagolong’s views EAST Gippsland Art Gallery is proud to present Plein Air to Print, featuring the remarkable works of print-makers Gillian Kline, Judy Dorber, Maria Fitzgerald, and Fiona Reynolds from Freestone Press.

Within the luminous and gestural strokes of their monotypes and etchings, these talented artists skilfully encapsulate the transient beauty of the local landscapes in Briagolong and the captivating drama of the Northern Territory.

Each artist brings their unique perspectives and artistic styles to the forefront, employing printmaking techniques that go beyond mere representation. Their works serve as windows into the essence of Briagolong's landscapes, where the interplay of light, colour, and form is masterfully translated onto paper.

East Gippsland Art Gallery invites you to immerse yourself in this captivating exhibition, where the artists of Freestone Press converge to celebrate Australian landscapes, inviting contemplation and appreciation of the everchanging beauty that surrounds us.

A special exhibition opening will be held this Friday (February 9) from 5.30pm.

This event is free, and everyone is welcome.

Plein Air to Print was also featured at Briagolong Art Gallery last year.

As the name suggests, 'en plein air' painting,

involves working quickly and spontaneously outside, capturing the mercurial changing light within a landscape.

The images are painted with watercolour onto plastic plates and later transferred through the press onto dampened paper, making a one-off print called a monotype.

East Gippsland Art Gallery is located at 2 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale.

Morning Solitude - Freestone Creek by Judith Dorber will feature at the East Gippsland Art Gallery.

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Aussie sequel success or bust?

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ERIC Bana returns as detective Aaron Falk in Force of Nature: The Dry 2, in which five women participate in a hiking retreat but only four come out the other side.

Federal agents Falk and Carmen Cooper (Jacqueline McKenzie) head into the mountains hoping to find their informant still alive.

One of the biggest Australian box-office hits in recent years was crime drama The Dry, based on the novel of the same name by Jane Harper and starring Eric Bana as detective Aaron Falk.

The Dry was a deeply personal and emotional story for Falk, who returns to his hometown in country Victoria for a funeral, but ends up investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide as well as confronting his own past.

It wasn’t the most original concept that Australian cinema has to offer, but a strong cast, an intriguing mystery and the threatening Aussie climate proved to be a winning recipe for a successful film.

We should also acknowledge Bana’s star power, the success of the novel and the fact that there weren’t many films to watch in the cinemas at the start of 2021.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 adapts the sequel novel, simply called Force of Nature.

It is structurally similar to its predecessor in that it’s a crime/mystery drama set in the unforgiving Australian land. Whether the popularity of the first film translates to even more bums on seats for the second, we’ll have to wait and see, but the producers surely think so by adding The Dry 2 subtitle for marketing purposes.

The Dry 2 is a funny name because the rainy mountain ranges is the polar opposite of the hot Australian outback in the first movie.

I’m not the first and won’t be the last to call it “The Wet”.

The group of five women on this camping retreat, including the missing Alice Russell, all have skeletons in their closet and different personalities.

Russell doesn’t have the best interpersonal skills and creates conflict wherever she goes, so it leaves you guessing over who was responsible for her disappearance, or was it all her own doing?

The mystery is arguably just as gripping as the last movie.

While a subplot with a murderer who operated in the area decades ago was left largely unresolved, the question mark surrounding Alice’s disappearance wraps up nicely - I certainly didn’t see it coming.

I do question however why these five women were left to their own devices without a guide and sufficient resources in such a dangerous area with almost no phone reception.

Like the first film, director Robert Connolly makes terrific use of the great Australian landscape.

There are some incredible shots here, and with so many local films set in the outback, it’s great to see lush scenery for a change.

It reminded me of last year’s The Clearing, an Australian thriller series on Disney Plus which was also filmed in Victoria and visually took advantage of its forestry.

The biggest issue with Force of Nature compared to the first one is Falk’s connection to the mystery, or the lack thereof.

There’s a series of flashbacks about Falk’s own experience with his parents camping in these exact mountain ranges when he was a child. I could see the eventual conclusion of these flashbacks a mile away, so it was frustrating to go back to them constantly. The flashbacks are seemingly thrown in so we see why Falk cares about this case and why he’s the right detective to find Alice, but on the whole, they don’t add much to either the plot or Falk’s character.

This lack of a personal touch extends to the characters.

Falk isn’t close friends with the others; he has a working relationship with fellow detective Carmen Cooper and his missing informant, Alice (Anna Torv). The flashbacks in the first movie by contrast were not only an important part of the narrative, but revealed Falk’s relationships with others in his home town.

If you’re worried about whether you’ll be able to follow this film if you haven’t seen the first The Dry, there’s no need for that - although the original is on Netflix right now. None of the events of the first movie are referenced and the only returning element is Falk as the main character.

There’s a third and final novel in the Aaron Falk series, so if this film does well, I’m sure The Dry 3 will be greenlit.

The concern is Falk himself, as everything interesting about him was in the first movie. He’s not like Indiana Jones who is afraid of snakes, great with a whip and has an iconic hat, and can bring those attributes to each film. What would Aaron Falk bring to a third outing?

In conclusion, while the first movie is clearly superior, Force of Nature is still a good time at the movies for both fans and newcomers.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is coming to Sale Cinemas this week.

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Come-and-try tickets are available for $15 on the door only.

Bring your own alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and movie snacks available for $2 each.

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Situated on a 1300m2 block in central Maffra, this well-maintained brick veneer has a very homely feel, agents add.

The home consists of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two internal living areas, and a renovated kitchen with a breakfast bar that can seat up to 11.

Agents say this is a unique property with a true parents retreat at one end and kids/teenage retreat at the other.

Entertaining space for the largest of parties, workshop with three-phase power and a shed with rear lane access, plus a double carport with large sliding doors.

The property is only a one-minute walk to school, church, tennis courts, swimming pool and the recreation reserve and five minutes to Maffra’s main street.

There is also a brand-new solar system, and established trees in the garden provide summer-long shade.

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Property: Four-bed, three-bathroom Address: 24 Gibney Street, Maffra Price: $779,000 Contact: Gippsland Real Estate Pat Weatherley 0412 435644 or Brett Lanigan on 0427 517 577 Inspection: Open for inspection on Saturday, February 10, 11.30am-12pm.

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• Permanent residence or a peaceful holiday retreat • Open plan living area with lounge, dining room and modern kitchen is kept comfortable year around by the Nectre Wood Heater and Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner.

• Large deck at the front of the home wraps around each side of the house allowing for many different entertaining areas.

• Three generous bedrooms each with BIR’s and ceiling fans. A study/ office adjoins the master bedroom allowing for further expansion if you desire.

• Outside is double garage with adjoining bunkhouse, a large double carport and a further animal shelter in the front paddock.

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• Great fencing, solid boundary fences with new internal fences • Cattle yards with crush and loading race • Storage shed with concrete floor (please note red tank is not included) • Mostly cleared with some pockets of trees • Fantastic views and dams for stock water

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Agents: Glen Synnott 0467 550 904 Aaron Ralph 0456 215 087

21 Tyson Road, Heyfield For Sale by Expressions of Interest Closing Friday 23rd February 2024 at 4pm

1227 Heyfield Seaton Road, Seaton $350,000

• Four bedrooms, master with BIR’s • Two bathrooms, two living areas, two dining areas • Outdoor undercover area, 8.5x5m lockup garage • Secure yard with established gardens • Generous sized block, 767m2 approx.

• Stunning views • Fenced and ready for your dream home • Power is available at the boundary, along with a 130,000 litre water tank and a cleared site for you shed or house.

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• Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Iconic Lake Glenmaggie home.

• Generous living area draws in the views via the large picture windows which are the highlight of the lounge, dining room, kitchen and library.

• Bedrooms feature views to the lake and have their own ensuite bathrooms. A work from home office/ study also has a lakeview.

• Workshop located under the homes roofline and is complemented by the 3 bay colourbond shed which is set at the western end of the property. Landscaped gardens, well manicured lawns and formed driveways allow for some beautiful sitting areas outside the home. With the addition of a deck overlooking the lake and a sheltered outdoor entertaining area.

• Immediate access to the Lake as well as a water rite and pumping facilities to irrigate the garden. Inspection by Appointment only.

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• A great location close to Maffra’s main street • 3 bedrooms • Spacious lounge with reverse cycle air conditioning • Updated bathroom with walk in shower • North facing kitchen/dining area with reverse cycle air-conditioner.

• Single garage plus storage shed.

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• 2 bedrooms • Spacious lounge • Sunroom • Kitchen/meals area • Great renovation or development opportunity • Huge 1000m2 block with 20m frontage and 50m depth • Fantastic location

AUCTION – SATURDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2024 AT 11AM ON SITE

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ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT * Set on approximately 1300m2 block * 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms * Stylish renovated kitchen with modern appliances * Two spacious internal living areas * Double carport with slide doors * 6m x 12m colorbond shed with access from rear laneway * Solar panel reducing the cost of electricity * Guest room/shedding featuring wood heater and roller door access * Sensational undercover entertaining area and paved courtyard

FOR SALE $779,000

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CUTE COTTAGE WITH PLENTY OF POTENTIAL • Delightful weatherboard cottage • Recently painted externally • 2 bedrooms • Large lounge/dining room with reverse cycle air conditioning and wood heater • Kitchen with electric stove and ample cupboard space • Rumpus room/3rd bedroom • Single carport & single garage • Well established garden on easy to manage block

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME * Great family home on 1075m2 block * 4 spacious bedrooms plus study or 5th bedroom * 2 bathrooms * Fantastic open plan kitchen/dining/family area * Separate lounge or kids retreat * Central heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning * Undercover outdoor BBQ area adjoining the living area * Double garage with direct entry to the home * Solar panels reducing the cost of electricity * Ample room to build your dream shed

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Nestled within Cobains Estate, this property sits on 861sqm unveiling a brand-new residence thoughtfully crafted for contemporary family lifestyles.

As prospective buyers enter, they are greeted by a wide entry hall boasting ninefoot ceilings that set the tone for the homes spaciousness and brightness, embracing natural light throughout its entirety.

A formal living area at the front offers a refined space for intimate gatherings, agents say.

The heart of this abode they add, lies in the open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area.

The kitchen is a showstopper, agents say, featuring a large island, exquisite stone benchtops, abundant storage including a generously-sized walk-in pantry, and large sliding doors that extend onto the expansive undercover entertaining area.

The master suite is a sanctuary designed for opulence, boasting an ensuite adorned with floor-to-ceiling tiles, a double vanity, a spacious shower equipped with dual shower heads, a separate toilet, and a walk-in robe.

Three additional bedrooms also feature walk-in robes, ensuring comfort and ample storage for the entire family.

The central family bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiling, vanity, a shower, and a separate bath.

Further thoughtfully designed spaces include a versatile kids retreat, a laundry offering plenty of storage, and a separate powder room with a toilet and vanity for visiting guests.

Outside, there is a yard presenting a canvas for prospective buyers landscaping aspirations, while providing abundant space for children and pets. There is double gate access to the back yard, which agents add is ideal for caravan, boat, and trailer parking.

The double garage offers convenient direct access into the home, ensuring

FOR SALE $645,000 Bec Rose Leo O’Brien

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* Situated on 1214m2 allotment close to Maffra’s main street, shops, churches and schools * Comfortable 4 bedroom brick home * Formal lounge/dining room * Kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher * Sunroom at rear * 3 bay shed with concrete floor and power * Will suit a wide range of buyers, be it first home buyers, investors, retirees and developer

FANTASTIC STARTER HOME * Centrally located weatherboard home * 2 spacious bedrooms * Large open plan design * Kitchen features gas stove, dishwasher and pantry * Updated floor coverings and blinds throughout * Solid fuel heater plus reverse cycle air conditioner * Undercover timber deck at rear * 7.5m x 12m colorbond garage/workshop * Currently rented for $360 per week on fixed term lease ending May 2024

FOR SALE $410,000

Jarrod Freeman 0439 707 253 Angela Cruickshank 0429 483 007 Rod Anderson 0428 472 615

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The large master bedroom is another feature and is serviced by a modern ensuite and walk in robe, while the remaining two bedrooms both have robes and are also serviced by a modern bathroom.

A spacious undercover entertaining area is perfect for a cuppa in the morning or glass of wine of an evening, agents add.

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THE Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud, said Labor was refusing to be transparent about the impact of renewable projects on productive agriculture land and regional communities, by failing to release its promised Community Engagement Review into the issue.

Mr Littleproud said the cost-of-living crisis was the biggest issue facing Australia, yet a review into renewables, their costs and impact on food production, which, in turn, would affect prices at the checkout, was being hidden.

“Disclosure of the review is crucial because it’s about the future of our farming communities and how this will impact the price of food,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The review looks at the impact on agricultural land and farmers, the treatment and rights of landowners and regional communities for renewable energy projects including wind turbines, solar panels, hydrogen and transmission lines.”

Gippsland farmers are involved in talks with the state government about the route and compensation for transmission lines that aim to take electricity from offshore wind farms to a central point in the Latrobe Valley for distribution.

The Community Engagement Review, investigating renewable projects and infrastructure, was announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen on July 4, 2023, and is being led by Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer. It was presented to the Minister at the end of 2023.

Mr Littleproud is now seeking access to the report under the Freedom of Information Act. “Labor is pursuing a reckless 82 per cent renewables target by 2030, which is driving up costs and threatening productive agricultural land and regional communities," he said.

“Minister Bowen has previously stated Labor needs to install 22,000 solar panels every day, or 60 million panels by 2030, and 40 wind turbines every month to reach its target.

“Labor will also require 34 times the current amount of utility-scale variable renewable energy in the national electricity market to meet its hydrogen ambitions, on top of 28,000 kilometres of transmission lines.”

Mr Littleproud said Labor’s refusal to release

the document shows despite having a reckless target, it had no plan to deliver and was hiding behind secrecy.

“We need to know how much productive agricultural land is earmarked, where is it earmarked and when will the projects be forced onto local communities? We also need to know how much

these projects will cost taxpayers and what are the protection rights of property owners?" he said.

“We have time to pause, to plan and to use common sense. Sadly, it’s becoming obvious that renewables are losing their social licence because they are destroying the very thing they were designed to protect.”

Shadow Agriculture Minister, David Littleproud (right) pictured with Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester.

Mr Littleproud has called on the government to release its Community Engagement Review into the impact renewable energy projects will have on agriculture and regional communities.

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Cattle Australia’s biosecurity concerns CA says the principles of the policy proposal do not accord with the recent Productivity Commission report into levies, which assesses the policy against well-understood criteria.

The independent Productivity Commission analysis also supports industry’s view that this tax carries multiple risks and consequences for producers.

CA Chief Executive, Dr Chris Parker, said he

was disappointed that, as the Prescribed Industry Body representing the grass-fed cattle sector, CA was not consulted on the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) prior to its announcement in the Commonwealth’s May Budget.

“Even once this tax was announced, the consultation process was unable to adequately address the shortcomings in the policy,” Dr Parker said.

“In fact, the government has provided no information on how it intends to address industry’s serious concerns and needs to come clean on how it intends to address the serious inequities in this new tax.”

CA insists the new BPL design include a mechanism for genuine and ongoing industry consultation on both implementation of the levy and its ongoing management, consistent with the sustainable funding actions of the government’s own National Biosecurity Strategy.

CA said, primarily, the new tax unfairly punishes those already doing the right thing (i.e. levy-paying producers are being forced to pay more taxes), while others continue to avoid making any contribution to biosecurity costs and shared responsibilities.

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“That’s why we already pay significant amounts to fund biosecurity protections directly within our own businesses. We also pay directly through other compulsory industry levies that raise hundreds of millions of dollars - including biosecurity levies.

“We’ve been calling for increased funding and protections to make the system better and fairer for producers with increased accountability and shared responsibility, but this proposal in its current form is grossly unfair and fundamentally flawed.

“One of those inequities is that for the cattle industry, the levy as proposed will be paid many times on an individual animal.”

CA is urging Treasury to conduct proper, detailed economic analysis and modelling of the policy proposal, including providing the actual criteria used to label agricultural producers the only 'beneficiaries' of the biosecurity system and not others who also benefit from strong biosecurity and food security.

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THERE'S nothing better than tucking into homegrown tomatoes or a fruit platter at a barbecue, but not when you find that a Queensland fruit fly (QFF) has made a head start.

Agriculture Victoria’s Statewide Fruit Fly Co-ordinator, Cathy Mansfield is urging Victorian home gardeners to take extra steps this summer to protect their produce from QFF. "Plants like tomatoes crop for months, so it’s important to protect them for the entire season,” Ms Mansfield said.

"Remove damaged fruit on trees, vines or on the ground, as it might be harbouring fruit fly.

"Each female fruit fly can lay hundreds of eggs in her lifetime, so every maggot you destroy helps save your own crops and your neighbours', along with helping to protect horticultural producers."

QFF can breed in many other home garden crops that are present in mid-summer such as peaches, nectarines and berries, with fruit becoming increasingly attractive as it ripens.

Fruit infested with fruit fly should be microwaved, frozen or placed into plastic bags and left in the sun for at least 14 days before being thrown in the rubbish bin.

"Keep damaged fruit out of the compost - the warm and humid conditions create the perfect environment to rear a new generation of flies," Ms Mansfield said.

Other ongoing preventative measures include

netting crops, with regular checks essential to ensure they’re tightly secured and haven’t been damaged by branches.

"Ask for fine insect netting at your hardware store or garden centre - the holes are approximately two millimetres in diameter, rather than bird netting which QFF can get through," Ms Mansfield said.

"Insect netting can be expensive but as long as it’s UV stable (it) should last for many years, which makes it a very affordable long-term control method.

"You can also use QFF pheromone traps to catch male flies and this will help you to know whether there are flies present.

"If you do use baits or insecticides, follow the label instructions and maintain your program of applications to minimise the chance that you will miss a generation of flies."

More QFF control tips are available via the Agriculture Victoria website.

AGRICULTURE Victoria is offering farmers an opportunity to participate in a free online business program designed to help farm businesses better manage risk in the face of a variable climate.

The online program, commencing tomorrow, and running each Wednesday this month, is suitable for livestock, grain, mixed farmers, horticulturalists and apiarists.

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

"The course is designed to help farmers set and achieve their individual business goals and is relevant to those who are new to farming and young farmers, as well as more experienced farmers," Mr Duncan-Jones said.

An introductory session will be run this month,

followed by five sessions on key farm management topics, including:  Identifying and managing risks, strategic planning and setting business goals;  Financial management, budgeting and profitable decision making;  Managing people on farm, succession planning and farm safety;  Climate risk and natural resource management, and;  Business planning.

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

Mr Duncan-Jones said participants will be supported by Agriculture Victoria staff and team of consultants from Pinion Advisory.

"Online delivery of the course allows farmers from anywhere in the state to participate, from

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the comfort of their own homes and without the added time commitment of travel," he said.

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

To register your interest, complete this short survey at forms.office.com/r/ag5FRMTiV3 For more information, contact Sarah Clack via phone on 0417 316 345 or email at sarah. clack@agriculture.vic.gov.au The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the federal government’s Future Drought Fund and the state government’s Future Agriculture Skills Capacity Fund.

Further information can also be found on the Agriculture Victoria at agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/ managing-for-and-during-drought

Growing education in agriculture University, Victoria University, University of Tasmania, Deakin University and RMIT. "We have received excellent feedback from everyone involved in the process - students, supervisors, staff, tertiary institutions and our stakeholders.

"Supervising students is 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.

"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 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 tertiary partnerships, the popular, in-house Get Into AgSTEM Program for primary and secondary students runs state wide throughout the school year.

The AgriBio Centre for AgriBioScience in Bundoora, Melbourne, and all Agriculture Victoria regional SmartFarms support secondary school work experience and provides placements for TAFE students to promote agriculture as a career of choice.

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Agriculture Victoria Research Higher Education Manager, Kendra Whiteman said a program for PhD students has been running in partnership with La Trobe University (LTU) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) since 2012.

"We currently have 65 PhD students under supervision, as well as a large cohort of Masters students who started this summer. More recently, interest in our partnered PhD program has broadened," Ms Whiteman said.

"We are now partnering with more universities to provide industry-based PhD research and industry internship opportunities, including Federation

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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.

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GLaWAC considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a genuine occupational requirement for this position.

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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.

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Our deepest sympathy to Jane, Mary and Willow on the passing of David on Wednesday, January 31.

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TRAILER, strong 7'x4'6'', front and back drop down TELLING (nee Lewis), trail gates, new mag Faye Lynette. wheels, tyres as new, 29/5/1948 - 3/2/2024 LED lights $1000. Phone Passed away peacefully 0434 913 630. surrounded by family at Central Gippsland Health.

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Lessons that can never be taught in a classroom, I learnt from you.

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TELLING (nee Lewis).

Funeral prayers for Mrs Faye Lynette Telling will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Church and McMillan St's., Maffra TOMORROW (Wednesday February 7, 2024) commencing at 11.30am.

RATHNOW, John.

10 long years have passed, since I saw you last. I can't wait to see you again.

I miss you my dad, I miss you my hero, I miss you my best friend.

The bad jokes, the laughs, the competitiveness, the games, the fishing, the A private cremation will singing, the great times follow. we had together.

Once we reunite I will hug you so tight and never let you go, forever and ever and ever.

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RATHNOW, John.

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Your honesty, your strength, your hugs and your unwavering support.

What we wouldn't give to spend one more night around the dinner table listening to your opinions, laughing with, and sometimes, at you or just being in your presence?

You are etched in our hearts forever.

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Your darling Sue and precious daughters Paulie and Fi.

SNOWDEN, Annette - Aged 65.

31/10/1953 - 28/1/2019 Heather - Aged 45.

27/7/1974 - 5/1/2020 My beautiful wife and daughter, you are both in Heaven.

Annette, five years have passed. Heather, four years.

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Nan, Finally, out of pain and breathing easily.

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Thrilling action from start to finish Tom Hayes

A PERFECT day cast over the track of the Sale Turf Club for the eight-race meeting on Sunday.

The track was upgraded from a Good 4 to a Good 3 by Race 4 as the temperature hovered in the high-20s.

From the eight races on offer for spectators, they saw horses from eight separate stables claim victory, keeping action at a high for the entire afternoon.

THE nail-biting stuff was front and centre from the very start, as Nishino Crescent for Ballarat’s Henry Dwyer pipped Slane at the line by a head in the Race 1 Fantasy Cocktails Handicap over 1717 metres.

Neither had been up front until the end as Wiesenbach for Sale’s Kerry Farrugia and Anything But took an early lead before coming fifth and sixth respectably.

Nishino Crescent and Slane hit the front together as they rounded onto the straight, going toe-to-toe, but it was Nishino Crescent who had more in the tank, winning by 0.2 lengths.

MISS Black Diamond from the Gai Waterhouse stable made everything look easy in the Race 2 Carlton Draught Maiden Plate (1000m).

Paying a comfortable $1.12 to win, Miss Black Diamond almost effortlessly claimed the first win of her career.

Holding the lead for the entire race, she streamed to the line over two lengths ahead of the next best, Citiroc, in second.

After a recent 18-week spell and two solid jump outs, the mare looks fit and firing to go from here on.

Marshal Cogburn for Sale’s Troy Kilgower was nowhere to be seen, crossing the line in fifth, almost 20 lengths back from the pace.

ZENA Boy for Cranbourne’s Jason Warren seemingly crossed the line unopposed in the Race 3 Fantasy Cocktails Maiden Plate (1200m).

At around the 500m mark, the three-year-old gelding was entering his element, taking the lead as they rounded the bend.

He made it look easy from there, sailing on the inside rail to take his first win from three races by nearly three lengths.

The favourite, Peter Moody’s Fitasafiddle, surprisingly fell to the back after a confident start, coming last.

EVERYTHING was up for grabs until the very last in the Race 4 Living Turf Maiden Plate (1200m).

Five horses traded positions in the final 600m,

Rubology for Moe’s Peter Gelagotis wins Race 5 at Sale Racecourse on Sunday.

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making for an exciting finish, but eventually the one that led to the favourite pinched it at the line.

Waterhouse’s Tilussion had a great start and stormed to the lead, holding on until they had all gathered on the straight, claiming an inside position.

Disco Bay for Sale’s Adam Hanley took the lead and looked to be destined to take the win, but there were other plans in store for it.

Measured and Kilgower’s Flower Gallery poised a challenge, but neither could get close enough, as Charming Deel for Cranbourne’s Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock stormed home from the outside.

The three-year-old filly came from as far back as sixth to take the lead inside the final 200m and win by a little more than a length.

From a local standpoint, Discobay was ever so close to victory in second, while Flower Gallery had to settle in fourth.

RED hot favourite Rubology for Moe’s Peter Gelagotis was head and shoulders above the rest during the Race 5 Kwik Tip Bins Maiden Plate (1400m).

Robology did it the hard way too, and he wasn’t alone, with several horses merging to the front from the rear of the pack.

Eye Of Epaulette finished second, A Tom Bowler (fourth) and Kilgower’s Texas Dan (fifth) all came from outside the top 10 at the 400m mark to finish in the top five.

Robology however, came from seventh at the 400m, and it looked like it worked perfectly, the favourite was first to cross the line, nearly three lengths clear of Eye Of Epaulette.

In just the third race of his career, Rubology claimed his first win to go with his only other podium finish.

Charming Deel for Cranbourne’s Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock pips Discobay for Sale’s Adam Hanley in Race 4.

ANTHONY and Sam Freedman’s Show Some Decorum was just another horse that was simply better than the rest on the day, claiming the Race 6 Ladbrokes Sale Quality Handicap (1200m).

Estrapaz was the best out of the gates, charging to an early lead, closely followed by Lumber Punk in second, with the eventual winner in third.

The three held firm at the front, as they patiently waited for the right time to pounce.

Estrapaz and Lumber Punk looked to take the race from there, but Show Some Decorum went three-wide in an attempt to gather momentum and give it one last shot.

And that he did, passing them both at the 150m mark, coming home by more than two lengths.

Take the favourite out of the race, and you definitely would have had an interesting finish, Only a nose separated second and third, a neck separated third and fourth, another neck back was fifth from fourth, and half a length back was the sixth-placed runner - five horses all within a length.

THE time had come for a roughie to shine, and that was in the Race 7 Fantasy Cocktails Handicap (1400m).

Antarctic Ocean for Moe’s Paul and Tracey Templeton sailed into the lead at the 400m mark,

after passing the second-favoured Okataina for Waterhouse, but it wasn’t going to be either of their days.

The top four finishers, all coming from as far back as ninth, yet once again, the one that moved first reaped the rewards, that being Exzello for Ascot Vale’s Michael Moroney.

The five-year-old gelding only managed to stay with the field, and used that momentum to propel him to the finish line, claiming the second win of his career, and his first since April 2022.

Antarctic Ocean eventually came fifth, while Kilgower’s Street Swagger and Smokin’ Salmon came seventh and ninth respectively.

TO wrap up the afternoon’s events was the Race 8 Ladbroke It! Handicap (1100m), which was easily won by Midnight Devil for Berwick’s Enver Jusufovic.

Leading from start to finish, the $3.50 favourite showed why he was the one to watch, making it look easy in the end to win by three-and-a-half lengths.

Just Malcolm for Sale’s Bill Wood came fourth after a positive start.

SALE Turf Club will be back in action before the end of the month, hosting an eight-race meet on February 18 for Sunday Racing.

First look at Gippsland’s star-studded VNL team Zaida Glibanovic

THE Stars are here.

The Gippsland Stars had their first-ever practice match last Sunday at the Jubilee Park Stadium in Frankston.

The Stars proudly took to a Victorian Netball League court adorned with blue and red for the first time at the Peninsula Waves facilitated event.

Getting ready for their inaugural season, the Stars were prepared to practice what they've been working on all preseason long against Tooradin’s open combined side and the Waves' VNL team.

Both the 23 and Under and 19 and Under sides played two matches each, showcasing the very best of Gippsland's exceptional talent.

Coach of the Under 19s, Roger Palmer oversaw the day's games as temporary head coach and was impressed with the level of fight the Gippslanders showed.

“We’re very happy indeed - from the Under 23’s point of view. We worked a number of different combinations and a couple of different positions for some certain players and that really came off,” he said.

“I'm happy with the connection across the board

with all the players and their attitude - I think they were engaged from the start. You can tell when a team is on when their warm-up is pretty sharp, and I think that’s what we saw.

“I think they were excited to get out and represent Gippsland for the first time in their first official hit-out.”

The Under 23s had no trouble getting through the open Tooradin team in the first match, and brought that competitiveness into their match against the Pen Waves.

Despite not coming home with the win, the team showed an ability to perform among the best netballers of the Mornington Peninsula.

The Stars featured a few Gippsland League familiar faces, including 2023 A Grade premiershipwinner Hollie Bugeja from Moe. Traralgon’s Sophie Lecchino was a sharpshooter on Sunday, working in the ring with the powerful Myah Healey.

Morwell’s Chloe Radford played the midcourt smoothly with Bugeja using speed to facilitate smooth transition down the court.

Fellow Morwell gun Anna Solomon was magic in the defensive end, using her aerial ability to pick off passes left, right, and centre.

Bairnsdale’s Alison Dwyer received a special mention as a quiet achiever who did great in defence.

“I think because we had a solid effort across, we saw those players play all at a higher level … so quite impressed with all of (them)," Palmer said.

Unfortunately, the Stars were without Moe's Charlize Bird and Bairnsdale's Paris Dunkley, who sat out of the practice match due to injury.

The development squad also had a good run, with both games going down to the wire.

The Under 19s were also working through different combinations and positions on the court but continued to smash expectations.

“There are always things that are going to come up out of these practice matches to work on, but to see them on the court and come up with those first-up efforts, we’re very proud and excited," Palmer said.

The Stars looked to have had an exceptional preseason, with the young women fit as ever and ready to take on the best teams in the state.

Despite never taking the court for the same team, Palmer said the young women in both sides showed a lot of promises and improvement since the club’s inception.

“It’s exciting coming off our first-ever hit out for

The Gippsland Stars Victorian Netball League teams represented the region for the first time last Sunday.

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us - I think that there’ll be a lot of eyes on our team, and look, I think we’ll do well. You can only have high hopes for what you’ve got, the team you’ve put together," he said.

The 2024 VNL season isn't too far away, with the opening round on March 6.

The Stars will take on North East Blaze at the State Hockey Netball Centre.

Palmer said the Gippsland girls are eager to get the season underway, wanting to show all of Victoria how good the region's talent truly is.

“All the players are on board, engaged, and want to see us do well, but we are well aware that we’re going up against well-established VNL teams," he said.

"We’ll find our feet early and hopefully come away with some good results.

Many people might ask why a practice match might be so important, and that's because this is another first milestone moment for this club, with many people working hard for many years to establish a netball excellence team for the region.

“You can’t help but get excited about the VNL program in Gippsland and what it’s going to do for the region not only that, but all the support there and all the key people involved … have all been working pretty hard behind the scenes and I think they would be quite proud and come home with big smiles on their faces because we’ve put ourselves in a good position," Palmer said.

The Stars are planning another practice match before the start of the VNL season.

The Stars marked off a huge step in their journey by playing their first-ever practice matches.

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SALE MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION FIRST GRADE ROUND 12 (DAY 1) MAFFRA V BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG at Cameron Sporting Complex BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 1ST INNINGS BATTING K Renecke st N Hibbins b J Davis ....................................... 69 A Burgiel c S Pendergast b J Pendrick .............................. 38 M Annear b D Griffiths ............................................................ 10 M Roberts c D Butcher b B Durrant ......................................4 D Bolton c ? b S Pendergast ................................................. 33 S Noble run out J Pendrick .................................................... 31 L Hurst b S Pendergast ........................................................... 42 J Outhart not out....................................................................... 13 A Gieschen not out ......................................................................1 Sundries (0w 1nb 3lb 6b) 10 TOTAL 7 wickets for 251 (80 Overs) MAFFRA 1ST INNINGS BOWLING S Pendergast 10-0-38-2, L Dowd 9-2-20-0, D Griffiths 17-5-38-1, B Durrant 24-5-60-1, J Kelly 9-2-46-0, J Davis 7-3-21-1, J Pendrick 4-0-19-1 BUNDALAGUAH V LONGFORD at Bundalaguah Cricket Club BUNDALAGUAH 1ST INNINGS BATTING J Langshaw c S D Bartolomeo b L Floyd ........................... 42 C Smart lbw S D Bartolomeo ....................................................5 S Spoljaric b L Floyd ................................................................. 48 H Wrigglesworth c N De Silva b L Floyd ..............................9 N French c M McMaster b S D Bartolomeo ....................... 19 T Oreilly c H Wilkinson b L Floyd ........................................ 13 J Wynd st H Wilkinson b S Dean ......................................... 46 J Barnard run out S Di Bartolomeo, H Wilkinson............ 73 N French c M Floyd b M McMaster..................................... 35 J Read c D Michie b L Floyd .....................................................3 L Wrigglesworth not out......................................................... 13 Sundries (5w 6nb 6lb 2b) 24 TOTAL 10 wickets for 330 (79.5 Overs) LONGFORD 1ST INNINGS BOWLING Stefano D Bartolomeo 28-8-86-2, Nimna Nimsara D Silva 9.3-2-37-0, L Floyd 16.5-2-78-5, M Floyd 7-0-29-0, W Sutton 1-0-10-0, D Michie 2-0-17-0, N Walker 3-0-110, M McMaster 4-1-10-1, S Dean 8-0-39-1, YARRAM & DISTRICT V SALE at Yarram Recreation Reserve SALE 1ST INNINGS BATTING L Mowat b O Gourley .............................................................. 22 J Gawthrope b A Scott ...............................................................0 S Wolmarans c A Bland b A Scott ....................................... 10 M Raidal c D O'Keefe b O Gourley ...................................... 18 G Wolmarans lbw J Babb ..........................................................4 N Massey c A Bland b A Scott .............................................. 11 M O'Brien c A Bland b J Babb .................................................2 B Jones c A Bland b A Scott .....................................................0 H Glover not out ........................................................................ 23 L Carman c A Dunkley b O Gourley .................................. 10 D Padula c D Rash b J Collins ..................................................0 Sundries (1w 0nb 1lb 0b) 2 TOTAL 10 wickets for 102 (40.5 Overs) YARRAM 1ST INNINGS BOWLING A Scott 9.5-3-26-4, O Gourley 9-3-28-3, J Collins 6-210-1, B Layton 1-0-9-0, J Babb 12-4-14-2, G Underwood 3-0-14-0 YARRAM 1ST INNINGS BATTING J Babb c G Wolmarans b B Jones ...........................................2 J Moore c J Gawthrope b S Wolmarans ..............................1 D Rash c G Wolmarans b S Wolmarans ...............................3 A Bland c S Wolmarans b B Jones .........................................4 J Swift c D Padula b G Wolmarans ........................................5 A Scott c J Mayman b B Jones ................................................2 A Dunkley b B Jones ................................................................ 10 D O'Keefe st D Padula b J Mayman ................................... 16 B Layton c H Glover b L Carman ............................................0 J Collins not out ............................................................................7 O Gourley not out ........................................................................9 Sundries (6w 2nb 0lb 0b) 8 TOTAL 9 wickets for 67 (39 Overs) SALE 1ST INNINGS BOWLING S Wolmarans 4-2-10-2, B Jones 13-5-13-4, G Wolmarans 9-4-18-1, M Raidal 4-2-3-0, L Carman 5-2-8-1, J Mayman 4-1-15-1

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Pulling on the Big V Tom Hayes

BUNDALAGUAH cricketer Megen Wrigglesworth recently achieved her dream of playing for Victoria when she took part in the Australian Country Cricket Championships earlier this year.

Wrigglesworth had known about the Victorian state country team for a while, after being too young one season and not being selected last year, on top of the fact that her cousin, Jack Wrigglesworth, plays for the men’s side.

Playing for Victoria was a step up for the allrounder, but she believes she felt comfortable at the advanced level.

“There’s always room for improvement, but I definitely didn’t feel out of my depth, which was a good thing,” Wrigglesworth said.

“I thought I was going to be majorly out of my depth, not knowing even what the standard of (Victorian) Premier Cricket was, and most of those girls play Premier Cricket.

“The girls were awesome, I couldn’t fault any of them. They were such a good group to get involved with.

“The first day was a bit weird getting to know everyone because they all sort of knew each other, but as soon as we got our rooms - the girls I roomed with were really good, and they made sure I was welcomed.”

Wrigglesworth didn’t go into the championships completely alone, as thankfully she knew a couple of players from previous encounters.

She was previously acquainted with team manager Kristen Webber, and had played alongside the likes of Jess Bohn and Amy Yates at various levels during her cricketing career.

Victoria Country finished third on the ladder ahead of the finals games at the championships, defeating New South Wales in the semi-final to advance to the Grand Final.

Unfortunately, the Vics run came to an abrupt end at the hands of Queensland, who claimed the title in an undefeated run.

Wrigglesworth featured in two games throughout the championships, held in Newcastle, taking her first wicket in the Round 8 win against Australian Capital Territory.

Now that she has had a taste for state-level cricket, Wrigglesworth said she was keen to put her hand up again.

“One hundred per cent I’ll definitely be trying to go again. I really, really enjoyed it and this standard, the girls - they’re switched on the whole time, she said.

Wrigglesworth, who captains a Bundalaguah men’s side in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association, said it was refreshing to be able to focus solely on playing at the championships.

“It was good to be able to enjoy cricket and not have to worry about anything,” she mentioned.

“I went from being a captain to a player and thought, ‘This is actually really nice, I don’t have to worry about anything’.”

After basically being born into cricket, Wrigglesworth started playing from as early as she can remember.

“I was born during cricket season and we live next door to the cricket ground (at Bundalaguah), so pretty much I’ve been involved in cricket since I’ve been alive,” she said.

“I’ve probably been playing (since) Milo Cricket, and I think that starts when you’re about six, so I could imagine that I started as young as I possibly could.”

Megen Wrigglesworth receives her Victorian cap from Victoria County coach Keith Jansz.

Throughout her career, Wrigglesworth always committed herself to getting better.

“Playing for Victoria was my next goal and I’ve achieved that now, and I haven’t really thought of what the next one is from here,” she said.

“I always knew it was there, but never thought I’d have a chance.

“It was a pretty special achievement really, considering I hadn’t gone to Melbourne to play Premier Cricket, I’ve just generally played country cricket.

“It was sort of an unreal experience, I didn’t think I was ever going to get there, and then when I found out I did, I was speechless, I was like ‘this is awesome’.”

Wrigglesworth is now seting her mind to the remainder of the SMCA season, as the Bundy Yaks enter the pointy end of the campaign.

Collapso cricket in Yarram

From Page 1 THE match between Yarram and Sale bucked the trend, as an astonishing 19 wickets fell on Day 1 in Round 12 of SMCA. Poor batting from both sides was to blame, as by all reports, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the pitch at Yarram Recreation Reserve.

The Swans clearly didn’t think so at the toss after electing to bat first.

The visitor’s lost Josh Gawthrope early, and then wickets fell at semi-regular intervals after that.

Frustratingly for Sale, a few players got to doublefigures before getting out against the run of play.

Eventually, the Swans were knocked over for 102 in 40.5 overs, meaning there was still virtually half a day’s play left.

What happened next was even more astonishing.

Needing wickets and fast, Sale did just that, and amazingly, are now on the cusp of securing first innings points.

The Swans have Yarram 9/67, making for a lead of 35 runs.

Sale captain Ben Jones took matters into his own hands, ripping out the top and middle order to return figures of 4/13.

Among his collection was Anthony Scott, who took four wickets himself earlier in the day.

Scott has been forced to manage his workload recently as he is carrying injury. The usual opening bat has slid into the middle order the last few games, and bowled with some restrictions.

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Sale too has injury concerns, with gun all-rounder Coenie Nel possibly done for the home-and-away season.

Nel suffered a blow to the hand in last Tuesday’s Twenty20 Final, courtesy of a thunderbolt from Boisdale-Briagolong youngster and Australian quick Austin Anlezark.

Nel’s absence was felt at number four last weekend, with the responsibility falling to Matt Raidal, who admirably stepped up and looked promising, getting started with 18 off 21 balls before becoming one of Owen Gourley’s three wickets.

While the Swans’ depth of bowling has been a strength this season, if they go into a final without Nel, just where they find 15 of so overs of quality slow bowling adds to the intrigue.

For now however, Sale will be focussed on securing the last wicket, before more than likely setting up an outright.

Those checking the scores may have noticed an interesting name on the Yarram team sheet - former Sydney Swans great Andrew Dunkley.

Dunkley, at the ripe old age of 55, came in for his first A Grade game of the season.

The father of current Brisbane Lions star Josh, and long time resident in the Yarram region is still playing good cricket, highlighted by a half-century in second grade recently.

STRATFORD, Collegians and Rosedale-Kilmany had the bye.

LOWER GRADE SCORES SALE-MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 SECOND GRADE (Rd 12, Day 1): Collegians 8/62 (J Sharma 3/11, A Nicholas 2/17) vs Sale 99 (R Sudan 41, M Nicholls 3/22, W Braden 2/2, H Holmes 2/23, R Wells 2/28), Heyfield 135 (R Smith 37, C Francis 4/26, B Rowley 4/27) vs Maffra 0/39, Boisdale-Briagolong 111 (T Threadgold 26, K Randle 25, K Griffiths 4/28, D Coulthard 3/24, A Taylor 2/8) vs Yarram 2/106 (P Griffiths 47, M Garland 35*), Stratford vs Bundalaguah 5/292 (A Lynch 86, E Aponso 81*, G Munasinghe 58, P Horan 36, T Millar 3/66, J Woodward 2/50) THIRD GRADE (Rd 12, Day 1): Nambrok 124 (S Hettiarachchige 33, W Robinson 4/5) vs Maffra 4/25 (A Wellins 2/10, H Russell 2/12), Rosedale-Kilmany vs Sale 9/240 (G Steele 52, A Jago 40, C Missen 5/43, E Logan 2/29), Longford vs Wurruk 8/185 (L Van der Velden 65, J Walker 36, A Andrews 31, L Tourtoulas 30*, C Osborne 4/51, S Lucas-Laws 2/60) , Yarram 72 vs Bundalaguah 5/96.

FOURTH GRADE (Rd 14): Bundy Bulls 6/98 (C Sharp 31*, K Renooy 3/15) def Boisdale-Briagolong 9/95 (B Fuller 5/44, R Thind 2/9), Longford 5/111 (T Armstrong 45*, A Norman 2/23) def Collegians 109 (G Wells 41, J Armstrong 2/5, M Alexander 2/6, L Knight 2/15), Maffra 3/217 (L Heyne 54 ret, R Corbell 44*, J Pataki 33) def Bundy Yaks 4/204 (G Wrigglesworth 53, G Moon 44, W Moon 34*, A Higgins 2/26).

FOURTH GRADE DIV 2 (Rd 3): Stratford 7/157 (B Cottrell 50 ret, S Noble 48*, J Devisser 32, D Cormack 3/17, A Grey 2/26, P Sheilds 2/30) def Nambrok 83 (K Johnson 3/7, B Foster 3/16), Rosedale-Kilmany 4/180 (A Henry 52 ret, O Drummond 50 ret, I Freshwater 36, C Berryman 2/36) def Heyfield 5/179 (D Stokes 50 ret, K Berryman 47, J Burton 26, K Hahn 2/33), Wurruk 8/146 (J Morris 51 ret, W Breddels 32, R Cusack 2/20, C Hudson 2/23, C Richardson 2/26) def Sale 6/116 (J Watson 38, K Pritchett 2/8).

UNDER 16 (Rd 8, Day 1): Longford 94 (R Donohue 3/10, J Duffield 2/11) vs Sale/Collegians 2/11, Yarrm/RK vs Wurruck/Maffra 7/204 (R Corbell 59, B Rowley 34, J Parker 25, L Henry 3/16), Stratford - Bye. UNDER 14 (Rd 11): Collegians 1/85 def Heyfield 8/59 (M Williamson 2/1, X Hurley 2/2), Sale 5/160 (S Fernando 66 ret, A Fernando 42 ret, J Leeson 4/24) vs RK/Yarram 6/85 (T Hampson 2/8), Wurruk/Maffra 6/162 (C Young 38 ret, R Gieschen 32 ret, K Pritchett 29, K Kumar 26 ret, E Walsh 2/9) def Stratford 8/84 (H Outhart 28, K Kumar 5/3), Longford/Bundy - Bye.

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Sale-Maffra players take a breather during the Gippsland Cricket League Final. Oppressive conditions made the going tough, as temperatures reached 35 degrees.

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Latrobe Valley won the Gippsland Cricket League senior men’s title on Sunday. This is the first season of the fully merged Latrobe Valley, combining with Traralgon District.

Sharks suffer in the heat Liam Durkin

IT happens more often than not.

After going through the Gippsland Cricket League regular season undefeated, Sale-Maffra was pummelled by Latrobe Valley in Sunday’s senior men’s final.

Travelling to Bellbird Park, Drouin, the Sharks elected to bat first under a blazing sun.

In what was likely the hottest GCL Finals day on record, with temperatures sitting around 35 degrees, Sale-Maffra failed to put a decent total together, and were bundled out for just 149.

Poor shot selection was generally to blame, as a number of players got starts without going on.

Garreth Wolmarans top-scored with 26 off 55 balls batting at number seven, but he was one of eight players to score between 10 and 30.

Things looked stable enough early, as Kev Renecke and Zac Hurley took the total to 35 without loss.

However, the pair fell within one run of each other, leaving two fresh batsmen at the crease to try and pick up the pieces.

It was a similar story a little while later when Jack Rietschel and Steve Spoljaric were dismissed, with the latter adding just nine runs following the departure of the former.

The incoming batsmen tried to combine preservation with ticking the score over, but for the most part, this failed to materialise.

Sale-Maffra sunk to 7/107, by which time a score around 150 was looking the most likely.

Latrobe Valley bowled well as a collective, with wickets shared throughout.

Al Jenkin and Lee Stockdale both took three, working in tandem during the middle stages.

James Pryde gave little away, going for just 28 off 10 overs, and got the ball rolling with the first wicket of the game.

Tye Hourigan was able to extract two wickets during his four over burst, taking the key scalps of Hurley and Rietschel up top.

Latrobe Valley had little trouble chasing the total, so much so the game was a foregone conclusion by the 20th over.

Jenkin and Frank Marks batted sensibly in a 102-run opening stand, knocking the ball into the wide open spaces of Bellbird Park.

The openers grinded Sale-Maffra away, who battled trying to find a breakthrough.

GIPPSLAND CRICKET LEAGUE

ALL GIPPSLAND XI 2023/24 Nathan Freitag (Latrobe Valley, captain) Dylan Bolton (Boisdale-Briagolong) Stefano Di Bartolomeo (Longford) Brodie Anderson (Bairnsdale) Frank Mostert (Bairnsdale) Chris Hammond (Bairnsdale) Ned Harrison (Warragul) Harvey Jupp (Warragul) Yashan Samarasinghe (Warragul) Ethan Lamers (Leongatha) Jack Ginnane (Leongatha) Jake Cochrane (Leongatha)

Jack Rietschel bowling his left arm orthodox during the final.

One had to feel slightly sorry for the Sharks, who were out in the scorching heat wearing virtually all-black uniforms.

Jack Tatterson and Dylan Bolton had a few ‘ooh’ moments with deliveries biting off the surface, but Jenkin and Marks seemed to have things covered all things considered.

Marks played some smart shots behind square, before being stumped for 39 off 67 balls.

Jenkin meanwhile kept batting, and saw the team over the line with an unbeaten 74 off 100 balls in a Man of the Match performance.

The left hander hit nine fours and a six, and was joined by fellow leftie Nat Freitag, who made an effortless 26 not out off 36 balls.

Despite dropping the most important game of the season, in fairness to Sale-Maffra, the Sharks hadn’t actually played Latrobe Valley before the final, as their regular season game was washed out.

Players from both teams were quick to escape the heat, and into the comfort of the air conditioned clubhouse at Drouin Cricket Club.

There, presentations were made to Fretaig and Sale-Maffra captain Dylan Bolton, who now both carry the title of ‘Champions of Gippsland’.

The pair received the accolades for their efforts in representative cricket. Bolton has made four All Gippsland XIs (picked after each GCL season), while Freitag has represented Victoria Country on numerous occasions.

While being champed is considered the ultimate insult, to be called a champion in this context is a huge honour.

Legendary Warragul and Tasmanian Shield fast bowler Mark Ridgeway spoke at the presentation, congratulating all involved on the season, making particular mention to outgoing GCL Region 7 President, George Munro.

Munro has led Region 7 for the best part of a decade, seeing Gippsland Cricket shine across the state - particularly at Under 21 level, where the Gippsland Pride team has won a number of premierships.

Ridgeway knows many of the Sale-Maffra players well, having coached the likes of Jack Rietschel and Jack Wrigglesworth at Victoria Country level.

The 63-year-old had a colourful if unlikely career for his adopted state, finishing with more than 150 first class wickets.

Sale-Maffra now turn their attention to Country

Week, which begins Monday, February 12 in Melbourne.

Sale-Maffra remains in the top Provincial grade, while Latrobe Valley is in Division 2.

As Latrobe Valley was formed this season by amalgamating Latrobe Valley District and Traralgon District, the ‘new’ league will need to pay its dues by starting in Division 2.

Unfortunately, not all Gippsland associations are taking part in Country Week this season.

Warragul District is not sending a team down for the second year in a row, after failing to receive enough buy-in from players.

With the estimated outlay for Country Week around $10,000 (accommodation, bus hire, etc), it can become a costly exercise.

ELSEWHERE, Latrobe Valley won the Under 18s final.

In a high-scoring game at Hallora, Latrobe Valley was able to defend their total of 218 against Leongatha District.

Lamers named Gippsland’s best Liam Durkin

LEONGATHA cricketer Ethan Lamers was named Player of the Year for the Gippsland Cricket League at the weekend.

Lamers took the honour after scoring all but 200 runs at an average of all but 50 this season, to go with a handful of wickets for Leongatha District.

The all-rounder put together a consistent GCL campaign across four games, scoring three half centuries and twice taking three wickets in an innings.

He showed his class with a fine 62 against eventual grand finalists Sale-Maffra in Round 2, while his match against Warragul in Round 4 saw him take 3/30 and smash 72 off 80 balls.

That innings featured five sixes at Korumburra Recreation Reserve.

His home club, Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak, will be hoping some of this form translates to regular Saturday cricket, as OMK are 12 points outside the top four in the Leongatha District Cricket Association.

He scored a mighty 144 out of 236 for OMK in November, but the runs seem to have dried up since then.

As GCL Player of the Year, Lamers received the Alan Rankin Memorial, named after the Gippsland cricket legend, as well as an All Gippsland Cap for making Team of the Year.

Rankin is generally regarded as one of the greatest cricketers ever seen in Gippsland.

He scored in excess of 60 centuries at club and representative level, playing for Trafalgar and Warragul District.

A famous story recalls Rankin needing to make well over 100 in the last game of the season to win the WDCA batting aggregate one season.

Sure enough, he scored the required amount.

Gippsland Cricket League Player of the Year, Ethan Lamers (Leongatha District).

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Laurie Smyth TOUCH Football resumed last Wednesday night at Stephenson Park, with the usual social run where players may determine the team that they will be part of.

The new season begins tomorrow night.

The Mavericks had a great year last season, taking took out the A Grade premiership, however, with transfers and work commitments, players have moved on and will not be taking the field this season. A new team, Shred Zeppelin, have joined the Sale Touch Association, with Jackson Stulzyk and exMavericks’ player. Bridgette McMillan is running the team and with the numbers on the track last week, they look to be the team to beat.

Perhaps the run of the night was made by Porky’s Albert van de Vyver when he showed his talents in outrunning and outplaying several keen and fit younger players.

Several teams are looking for new members, with or without experience.

Corey Siebel’s Mustangs appear to be ready to take on all comers. Hussey is expecting to field a team again this season.

Long Drop may be struggling for numbers in the early part of the season as several of their key players have football training on Wednesday nights until the footy season gets underway.

The annual Sale Touch Knockout will be held from April 20 to 21, with more than 1000 players converging on Sale to play for the prize money on offer.

Tomorrow night at 6.30pm, Mustangs play Shred Zeppelin (referee Phoenix) and Phoenix take on Hussey (referee Long Drop).

At 7.20pm, Long Drop plays Phoenix (referee Mustangs).

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Saturday, February 3 - Men’s 4 BBBB Stableford: P Jones/B Carter 82, runners-up: S McDonald/F McDonald 72. DTL: P Mogride/I Doggett 70, B Shingles/R Walker 64, D Watson/K Downie 64, P Kalms/D Adamson 62, P Ray/P Counahan 62, M Jones/R Gough 62, H Silby/B Cahill 61. NTP: 3rd R Donaldson, 6th D Shaw, 11th D Adamson, 14th L Dowsett. Women’s Stableford: J O’Neill, runner-up: J Cashman. DTL: A Lotton 38, P McNaughton 36. NTP: J Cashman, 6th V Horton, 11th J O’Neill.

Brigades urged to compete

CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in Mooroopna in March.

Mooroopna Recreation Reserve will again be the site of the events, with the Urban Junior State Championships taking place on March 16 and 17.

The Senior Urban and Senior Rural events will be held at the same site the following weekend, on March 23 and 24.

CFA Chief Officer, Jason Heffernan, said the State Championships had a rich tradition and were an integral part of the CFA. “The Championships are a great opportunity for our members to engage in some friendly competition with their brigade and fellow firefighters,” he said.

“It’s also a great way for the community to see what we do and hopefully we can inspire them to join their local brigades.

“I highly recommend brigades get involved in the event which includes practical firefighting activities utilising hoses, hydrants and other equipment. It’s also fantastic for teamwork and comradeship.”

Hannah Logie from Strathmerton Fire Brigade, who has competed in the State Championships for the past eight years, encourages other brigades to take part because she says it’s the best two weekends of the year.

“I have been competing since I was 11 years old and my whole family has been involved over the years too,” Hannah said.

“It’s a great event because you make friends, you get fit and most importantly, you have a good laugh.

“What I love most is the people I’m around all day, it’s a really close-knit group. If you’re considering joining, just do it, it’s the best fun!”

CFA crews will take to Mooroopna (near Shepparton) for the State Firefighter Championships.

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Seaspray duo take to national stage

TWO athletes from Seaspray have shone this summer, as they’ve competed in surf lifesaving sports on the national stage.

Jess Jackson represented Victoria at the 2024 Super Surf Teams League (SSTL) in Sydney at Maroubra Beach, while 11-year-old Mackenzie Gibbs competed for Seaspray Surf Club at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Melbourne.

This was Jackson’s second time as a member of one of Victorian teams competing at the Super Surf League event.

Jackson, a sand specialist, placed third in the B Final of the Beach Flags event. This put her among the top 12.

The next day, Jackson finished among the top four competitors in the A Final, placing her up with the nation’s best.

Jackson, who trains under Wellington Athletics’

The highlight, though, was finishing ninth in the Denis Huffer and with Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club, also came second in the B Final of the Beach Under 14 Ten-Metre Line in which Gibbs’ recorded Relay. a time of 21.98 seconds.

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AMONG THE GREATS Boisdale-Briagolong cricketer Dylan Bolton was inducted as a Champion of Gippsland at the weekend.

The all-rounder received the honour from Gippsland Cricket League President George Munro (pictured) after making his fourth All Gippsland XI.

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Runs flow from Briag and Bundy bats Liam Durkin

BATSMEN dug in (for the most part) on Day 1 of Round 12 in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association.

Decent totals were recorded in Maffra and Bundalaguah, however, the same could not be said in Yarram.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG settled in for the long haul.

The Saints elected to bat first at Cameron Sporting Complex, and ended the day with 251 on the board.

Openers Kev Renecke and Adrian Burgiel gave the visitor’s a perfect platform, putting on a century opening stand.

The usually attacking pair showed their ability to change gears, showing enough discipline to reign themselves in and make life easier for those batting after tea.

Renecke made an innings-high 69 off 126 balls, while Burgiel made an almost unrecognisable 38 off 84 balls.

The veteran only hit four boundaries in his knock, the same amount he often hits in his first two overs.

Runs continued from the blade of Dylan Bolton, who played a similarly watchful hand of 33 off 80 balls.

Fellow locals Steve Noble and Liam Hurst also contributed with efforts of 31 and 42.

Boisdale-Briagolong used all their available 80 overs, and would have ended the day roundly pleased with what they put up.

Maffra’s bowlers did a pretty good job in favourable batting conditions, with most returning reasonable economies.

Ben Durrant sent down 24 overs and took 1/60, while medium pacer David Griffiths ended with 1/38 off his 17 overs.

Seb Pendergast made some impression, nabbing 2/38, halting momentum by taking the wickets of Bolton and Hurst and also catching Burgiel.

BUNDALAGUAH showed just how deep they bat.

The Bulls put up more than 300 against Longford, with runs coming from batsmen all the way down to number nine.

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While ordinarily when a team makes 300 it is reasonably expected someone will make a hundred, that was not the case for Bundalaguah at the weekend.

The Bulls simply found runs out of most players at Colin Wrigglesworth Oval, and walked off with the scoreboard reading 330.

If MyCricket still existed, five players on the Bundalaguah team sheet would have got a mention in the report, which noted any batsmen making 25 or more.

Those who fitted this bill last Saturday were Johandre Barnard, who peeled off 73 batting at eight.

His innings featured seven fours and a six, as he struck at 72.27.

Number nine Nathan French stuck at nearly 100, making a quickfire 35 off 37 to take the score into the 300s.

Earlier in the day, Bulls skipper Jason Langshaw knocked them around for 42, partnering with Steve Spoljaric who fell just two short of another half-century.

Jake Wynd again came in at the perfect time to play his shots, and responded with 46 off 62 balls from number seven.

In and around all this was a few double-figure scores, as well as a concerning 24 extras from Longford, which even included five penalty runs.

The Lizards however did have some reason to cheer.

They bowled Bundalaguah out (albeit with one ball left in the day), while captain Lachlan Floyd again picked up bulk wickets.

The medium pacer took 5/78 off 16.5 overs, partnering with Stefano Di Bartolomeo who took 2/86.

The pair bowled most of the overs on the day, sending down 44.5 between them.

Floyd has been in exceptional form with the ball this season, and currently has 19 wickets and two Michelle Pfeiffer’s (five fas) to his name.

WICKETS tumbled in Yarram.

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