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POLICE have expressed mounting concern about seatbelt non-compliance as authorities record a concerning spike in motorists failing to buckle up.

Seatbelts are one of the most fundamental car safety measures, pivotal in preventing deaths and serious injuries in a crash, yet a shocking number of Victorians are flouting the road law.

Wellington Local Area Commander Inspector Mel McLennan says this alarming new trend of increasing seatbelt non-compliance is contributing to serious injury collisions police are experiencing in the area.

“The incidents of failing to wear seatbelts is becoming more prevalent in fatal and serious injury collisions right across the eastern region within Victoria Police, particularly in the regional, rural areas,” Inspector McLennan said.

“We’ve had a 33 per cent increase in seatbelt offences in our injury statistics from the start of the year, that is,

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seatbelts are not being worn, people are not complying with the law.”

It’s been more than 50 years since Australia became the first country in the world to introduce compulsory wearing of seat belts, with Victoria leading the way, legislating the mandate in December 1970.

Within 14 months, the rest of Australia followed.

The legislation’s implementation corresponded with significant and noticeable declines in driver and passenger death and injury rates.

In 1970, Australia’s worst road toll year on record, 3798 people lost their lives.

In 1980, 10 years after seatbelt use became mandatory, the road toll had dropped to 3272.

Road fatalities continued to reduce progressively, and by 2010, Australia’s road toll had more than halved - 1353 deaths - with annual national road fatalities having remained largely flat in the last decade.

While the road toll remains significantly lower than in 1970, a spike in this year’s road fatalities has coincided with increasing seatbelt non-compliance.

Two hundred thirty-seven people have died on Victorians so far this year, a 15.7 per cent increase from 2022, with rural and regional road fatalities accounting for more than half of all deaths.

There has been three deaths on Wellington Shire roads.

Local authorities are both frightened and perplexed by the increasing incidence of seatbelt non-compliance.

“In today’s modern era of the modern car, it actually takes a lot more to not put your seatbelt on with all of the safety systems and alerts that are in the cars, so we just don’t quite understand why people are bypassing the safety systems when the simplest thing you can do is to put your seatbelt on to potentially save your life or prevent serious injury,” Inspector McLennan said.

“It’s outrageous, and we don’t understand.

“It seems to be a trend that we are noticing, and we just do not understand it.”

Police in Wellington Shire have reported an increase in serious injury collision statistics that indicate seatbelts not being worn are a contributing factor to serious injury.

“Potentially, some of those injuries would have been substantially less serious had seatbelts been worn or potentially been no injury collisions,” Inspector McLennan said.

“That is the reality of putting your seatbelt on; that is the reality of not making the choice not to put your seatbelt on.

“We’re not immune; no one is immune from the potential to have a collision on our roads, so the simplest thing and the safest thing you can do is to put your seatbelt on and make sure all of the passengers in your car have got their seatbelts on.”

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Planning for harsh fire season REDUCING bushfire risk to protect life, property and the environment is at the heart of what Forest Fire Management Victoria does, according to FFMV's Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman.

"That’s why we’re focused on planning and delivering our bushfire risk management program all year round," Mr Hardman said.

"This past year, heavy rain and floods across large parts of the state have had a serious impact on our communities. This means fewer opportunities to lower bushfire risk through planned burning and other measures."

Mr Hardman said after three years of lower fire risk seasons, a significant number of bushfires had already occurred in spring, particularly in the east of the state.

"My thoughts go to the communities affected by bushfire, and I thank our crews, contractors, incident management personnel and partner agencies for the work they do to keep our communities safe," he said.

Mr Hardman said preparing for a Victorian summer takes a lot of planning.

"As part of our year-round approach to reducing bushfire risk, last year we delivered bushfire risk reduction works across more than 92,000 hectares of public land across the state," he said.

"This included planned burning and mechanical

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treatments such as mulching, mowing, slashing and spraying, as well as constructing and maintaining strategic fuel breaks and upgrading and maintaining the public land road network," he said.

"Despite the fire activity we have already seen in spring, our bushfire risk management program will continue where conditions are suitable and it is safe to do so."

Mr Hardman said planned burning, mechanical treatments and planned burn preparation were the highest priority into late spring and early summer "because if a bushfire starts, these activities will help us suppress fires".

"Reducing fuels like grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and fallen branches means fires are less intense and slower to spread, which helps firefighters keep bushfires smaller and contained before they pose a risk to the things we care about - our communities and our environment," he said.

Mr Hardman said Victoria would always have bushfires, but communities should know that when a bushfire starts.

Close to 1800 FFMVic personnel are expected to be on the frontline this season.

"They are part of DEECA’s 3000 personnel who perform a fire or emergency role, which also include around 1200 personnel who hold accreditations in incident management roles," he said.

"Our firefighting equipment includes more than 500 ultralight tankers, around 100 heavy tankers, as well as more than 300 additional plant and trucks including dozers, tractors, graders, loaders, forklifts and excavators.

"Ground operations are also supported by Victoria's aerial fleet of 51 aircraft contracted for the 2023/24 summer season. The fleet includes a mix of firebombing aircraft, air supervision and aerial information gathering aircraft. It is

supplemented by up to 100 aircraft that can be called when needed.

"We are also supported by a plant panel of around 400 contractors (including 19 harvest and haulage contractors) that we can call on for fire suppression work using skilled personnel, dozers, graders, excavators, harvesters and other machinery."

However, Mr Hardman said Victorians also needed to be prepared for bushfires if they live, work or visit areas at risk of fire.

"With drier and warmer than usual spring and summer conditions, we expect Victorians will be looking forward to getting outdoors to explore and enjoy our beautiful state forests and parks. We ask visitors to take extra care with campfires and always know and follow the rules as it can take just one stray ember to cause a destructive fire," he said.

"Please never leave a campfire unattended and always put a campfire out with water. If the ashes are cool to touch - it's safe to leave. More information about campfire safety is available on the FFMVic and CFA websites."

Mr Hardman said to keep up to date on planned burns near properties, landholders should sign up to receive notifications at Planned Burns Victoria or download the VicEmergency app.

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New review panel amid age of criminal responsibility reforms THE state government has appointed an Independent Review Panel to advise on the design and implementation of an Alternative Service Model to support young Victorians to stay out of the justice system as part of reforms to Victoria's minimum age of criminal responsibility.

Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn recently announced the five members of the panel - Patricia Faulkner AO, Andrew Crisp AM APM, Andrew Jackomos PSM, Father Joseph Caddy AM and Lisa Ward - who will make sure an effective safety net supports at-risk children and their families through a range of early intervention and rehabilitative services as part of the process to raise the age.

"We're supporting at-risk children, young people and their families to live happy, healthy and

fulfilling lives," Ms Blandthorn said.

"The Alternative Service Model will consider a range of early interventions and rehabilitative support services to help children and young people grow up safe, connected and supported to reach their full potential."

Panel chair Patricia Faulkner AO has substantial public sector and community service delivery experience, including as former Secretary of Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services, Deputy Commissioner of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence and chair of Jesuit Social Services.

"The best place for a child is with their family, extended family or community," Ms Faulkner AO said.

"The Independent Review Panel will work to find a model that achieves this."

Andrew Crisp AM APM was, until recently, Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner, before which he had a distinguished 40-year career with Victoria Police, including as the Regional Operations Deputy Commissioner.

Andrew Jackomos PSM, a proud Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, was the inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People and special adviser to government for Aboriginal self-determination.

Father Joseph Caddy AM is Vicar General of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne and formerly Chief Executive Officer of CatholicCare. Father Joe has significant experience on government advisory

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Lisa Ward is the deputy chair of Victoria's Sentencing Advisory Council and director of the Victorian Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders. She has extensive advisory experience, including on the Adult Parole Board of Victoria, Women's Correctional Advisory Council of Victoria, and Child Death Review Committee of Victoria.

The state government has announced the age of criminal responsibility will be raised in two stages: the first from 10 years to 12 years by the end of 2024, before reforms raise the age to 14 years - with exceptions for certain serious crimes and subject to the development of an Alternative Service Model.

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Safety first: Seatbelts save lives Continued from Page 1 IN the past five years, more than 130 people have died on Victorian roads while not wearing a seatbelt, according to data from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).

Sixty-five per cent of deaths occurred in regional Victoria, with Gippsland accounting for 27 per cent of people killed who were not wearing seatbelts.

So far this year, about 25 per cent of vehicle occupants who died in a crash on Victorian roads were not wearing a seatbelt.

Transport Accident Commission chief executive Tracey Slatter said it has been a devastating year on our roads.

"Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest and most effective layers of protection we have and while we know most people wear them all the time, there is a small number of people who aren't buckling up," she said.

"We need all Victorians to take road safety seriously; talk to your loved ones about their actions and ensure they're buckled up every time they get in a car - it can be the difference between life and death."

While the alarming trend of not wearing seatbelts is particularly prominent in Victoria and New South Wales, an increasing failure to buckle up extends to all Australian states.

Just last month, four children were among a family of six who died in a horrific road crash in the Northern Territory. The four young girls, aged between one and nine years old, were reported to have not been wearing seatbelts.

The tragedy marks the Northern Territory's worst road disaster in more than 15 years and the worst crash involving multiple children in at least three decades.

In the same week, a 16-year-old boy was killed, and five others injured in a collision in Sydney's northern beaches.

Six teenage boys, aged between 16 and 17, were taken to hospital after their Toyota Hilux left the road and collided with a tree on Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview, shortly after midnight on October 7.

The 17-year-old driver was airlifted to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical but stable condition, while the passengers were taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, where the 16-year-old front-seat passenger later died from his injuries.

The driver was arrested at a home in Bayview on Thursday, October 26 and has been charged with 10 offences, including dangerous driving occasioning death, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and driving with passengers not wearing seatbelts.

The penalty in Victoria for not wearing a seatbelt is a minimum fine of $385 and three demerit points.

Seatbelt noncompliance is increasing across the region, raising concern among authorities.

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"Drivers and persons over the age of 16 that are not wearing a seatbelt are liable to a penalty of $385, and the driver receives three demerit points," Inspector McLennan said.

"So regardless of whether it is the driver who has not got their seatbelt on or one of the passengers who has not got a seatbelt on, the driver is the one who incurs the demerit points."

Death, permanent impairment, life-altering injuries: these are the risks when the simple safety measure of wearing a seatbelt is flouted.

A police officer for almost 20 years, Inspector McLennan, knows the rippling extent of the lifelong consequences all too well.

"It can impact so many people's lives," she said.

"By making a silly split-second decision, potentially destroy your life, destroy the life of someone else, certainly will alter the course of your life, for the rest of your life."

For those that survive serious car crashes, physical injury is not the only wound that needs healing.

Beyond the immediate trauma, these accidents leave imprints as those impacted grapple with enduring physical and psychological repercussions.

Alan Harris was lucky to survive after his car crashed into a tree off the Princes Highway in 2012.

The then 22-year-old Sale resident suffered a crushed portion of his large intestine that was surgically removed, three burst blood vessels, fragments of the car through his knee, bruised kidney, spleen and liver.

Mr Harris also died and was revived during his month-long hospitalisation.

"I was a pretty careless driver prior to my accident. I didn't care about regular car services if my tires were bald or not, and at the time, the Honda Civic I was using had a broken seatbelt, and I didn't mind at all," Mr Harris said.

"Luckily, my girlfriend and her sister at the time took that car to university that day as I'd parked behind the other car, which was a much safer and newer Mitsubishi Colt. For some reason, I got in the car and popped a seatbelt that morning; it was wet and raining.

"Twenty minutes later, I lost control of the car and crashed head-first into a tree at 100km/h. If it wasn't for me wearing a seatbelt, I'd be dead for sure."

Mr Harris said the accident was "life-changing".

"It wasn't until after my second surgery that the full gravity of how lucky I am took full effect. In fact, I was incredibly blasé about the whole situation from the second I crashed," he said.

"I unbuckled my seatbelt, crawled out of the car and lay on the ground. Even though I was in immense pain, I joked with the paramedics about slipping me some morphine, joked to the nurses that my swelling and bruising were just because I was fat and told the doctor it was against my religion to receive surgery, which wasn't received well at all.

"After my first surgery, it seemed everything was fine; I was in a normal hospital room surrounded by my family and having a joke with my sister, with normal hospital stuff connected to my heart and veins, etc.

"I don't remember the next part, but midway through replying to my sister, my eyes rolled back, I passed out and flatlined."

Mr Harris was rushed back into surgery, waking up strapped to a bed in the ICU the following day with tubes protruding from his neck, arms, stomach, nose and throat.

"After I was released from the hospital a month later, I think we went 70 on the road back to Sale from Traralgon, and it was terrifying," Mr Harris said.

"Two days later, my cousin called me to tell me that our mate crashed his car on his way home one day; he rolled the car and wasn't wearing a seatbelt. He died instantly.

"I think it was that moment, one month after my accident, that the whole reality of how lucky I am took full effect. While the seatbelt was arguably the cause of my injured organs, it's 100 per cent the reason I'm still alive today."

Professionals within the health care system share police concerns about the rising number of motorists and passengers failing to wear seatbelts with paramedics, doctors and nurses, like police, exposed to the impacts of road trauma.

"As paramedics, we regularly see the devastating results of road trauma," Ambulance Victoria Gippsland Acting Regional Director Paul James said.

"These accidents don't just affect those who are injured, but also their friends and family, along with the first responders who attend.

"Wearing a correctly adjusted seat belt is one of the simplest ways to reduce the risk of serious injury or death."

Police are currently targeting speed, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and seatbelt offences in the Wellington Shire.

Patterson faces court in Latrobe Valley ERIN Patterson fronted the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court in Morwell last Friday (November 3) at around 10.15am.

The 49-year-old Leongatha woman was arrested the previous morning, charged with three counts

of murder and five counts of attempted murder.

The three murder charges and two of the five attempted murder charges relate to a fatal mushroom lunch in Korumburra on July 29, 2023, which resulted in four people falling ill.

Three of those four later died, while the other survived after spending two months in the Intensive Care Unit.

The three other attempted murder charges are believed to relate to three separate poisonings between 2021 and 2022, the Herald Sun reported.

Upon her arrest, Ms Patterson was taken to Wonthaggi Police Station for questioning after police searched her Leongatha home, where the family lunch was served.

Following her filing hearing at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court, Patterson was remanded in

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custody to front the Latrobe Valley Magistrates' Court again on May 3, 2024.

The 20-week adjournment was asked by Prosecutor Acting Sergeant Greg Ellis, who wanted more time to analyse evidence that was seized the day before, to which Patterson's lawyer Bill Doogue agreed.

Both the defence and prosecution wanted to move the case to Melbourne as reported by Nine News, but Magistrate Tim Walsh denied their attempt, wanting to keep the next hearing in Latrobe Valley.

Nine News reported that Detective Inspector Dean Thomas from the Homicide Squad said that the charges were the "next step" in the investigation.

Patterson has previously denied all accusations of wrongdoing.

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Family fun at Sale Show Zoe Askew ART, R agriculture,, food, fun, family and friends come together h in perfect harmony each year at Gippsland's d's oldest ollde agricultural show.

For or more than 100 0 years, Sale Show has been the pinnacle in c in showcasing the region's greatest livestock, i est equestrianism, que a floristry, art, craft and culinary ar talent.

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Scott o and n Vanessa n Wells from Wellsford Heritage Farm, Wy Yung and Brett and Faye Kennedy from Raheenrahan Harness Horses, Fulham, enthusiasts n in preserving pioneering skills k and lost trades, demonstrated practices from o thee past s at thee heavy horse-powered working ork g farm a m machinery c exhibition.

S Sale Historical issto ca Society e showcased c the region's egion's agricultural g history in the MacLachlan Pavilion. a The arena boasted equestrian talent before the Maffra Sale Motorcycle Club's Minibike Demo mo began n Friday Night Carnival events.

Guests flocked to the showground's main stage for the ever-popular Sam Xuereb's Monster Trucks r show before Fitzpatrick's Fireworks k lit up the night sky with a breathtaking display. a On Saturday, the region's best green e thumbs hu were showcased, with avid gardeners' s' best e flow-ers, arrangements, fruit and veggies on n display. s ay Inclement weather was no deterrent ren forr showgoers, with thousands meandering er the grounds, snaking through Exhibition Pavillions vi s and capitalising on all the Sale Show w had ad to offer.

Sale and District Agricultural a Society oc t presis dent Ross Jones couldn't d bee happier ap e with t thee turnout for the 158th annual u Sale alle Show, with this year's attendance c expected c to far exceed that of 2022.

Extensive Sale Show coverage, a including an exclusive us interview with i Sale and District Agricultural u u a Society president r d Ross o Jones, Sale Show h award winners, equestrian results e and more, will be in Friday's paper..

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YALLOURN North native Steven Heriban recently had the chance to present a Roulette display at the 2023 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix over Phillip Island.

Mr Heriban works as an Instructors’ Instructor at the Sale RAAF Base but does Roulette performances like these up and down Australia.

“I attended Yallourn North Primary School and Lowanna College during high school. I enjoyed playing football and learnt to fly at the Latrobe Valley Aero in Traralgon from age 16, where I attained my GFPT (General Flying Process Test), before joining the RAAF at 18 (years-old),” Mr Heriban said.

“Coupled with the passion for aviation and a keen sense of adventure, the Air Force seemed like a logical career for me.

“I’ve spent more of my life in the Air Force than not and have had many postings around Australia as well as internationally.

“Flying with the Roulettes is a career highlight and by far the most challenging and exhilarating flying I’ve performed.”

The day before the Grand Prix (Friday, October 20), Mr Heriban had plans to do aerobic tricks over his hometown of Yallourn North, but they were subsequently binned after poor weather stopped the display from going ahead.

Ahead of the scheduled practice run over Yallourn North, Mr Heriban expressed his excitement to have the opportunity to fly over his hometown.

“While I absolutely love what I do, I also really enjoy coming home to such a beautiful part of the world and spending time with my friends and family who all still live in the Latrobe Valley,” he said.

“It is certainly going to be an incredible highlight to have the opportunity to perform a practise display overhead my hometown while we get ready for our Moto GP displays.”

Nonetheless, Mr Heriban was still prepared enough to do a Roulette display the following day at the Grand Prix. He was also scheduled to do another performance on Sunday (October 22), but that was cancelled due to weather too.

“We did make it to the MotoGP, we got a full display done on Saturday, and then (Sunday) was absolutely terrible weather, so we flew there and did a fly past, but the cloud was sitting at around

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600 feet so we couldn’t do a display,” he said.

“It was amazing, I’ve been to the track, so it was really cool to see it from the air.

“We had five aircraft, we normally fly with six, but we had someone ill on the day.

“The weather opened up for about 20 minutes, so it was just enough time to get the display done.”

Mr Heriban, 37, has been within the Air Force longer than he hasn’t, spending the last 19 years at the RAAF Base, now holding an important role, teaching future instructors.

“We instruct instructors, so we take people coming off their aircraft types, so say they flew transport or fighters, they come to us and we teach them to be an instructor,” Mr Heriban said.

“They then go to the schools and teach them how to fly.”

Mr Heriban has been in a number of displays around the country this year alone, taking on displays at some Supercars events, including Sydney and Bathurst, as well as performing at the new Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

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Stopping gender-based violence Zoe Askew ONE thousand three hundred fifty-five: the number of calls for family violence-related assistance made to Police between June 2022 and July 2023.

The increase of family violence in the Wellington Shire in the previous year known to Victoria Police - 11.24 per cent.

Fourth: Wellington had the fourth highest rate of family violence in the state.

Harrowing as these statistics may be, the real family violence incident rates are far higher.

Gippsland continues to undergo a family violence epidemic, with recurring yearly figures showing a rising trend and an absence of a zero-tolerance approach.

Let's Chat Gippsland is here to change that.

Let’s Chat Gippsland is a community campaign as part of the 16 Days of Activism international initiative against gender-based violence spanning from International Day for the Elimination of

Violence Against Women, November 25, to Human Rights Day, December 10.

The campaign encourages individuals and organisations to raise awareness, take action and ultimately put a stop to gender-based violence and violence against women and girls.

With Wellington Shire, Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland in the top four highest rates of family violence in the state, it seems Let's Chat Gippsland is needed now more than ever.

More than 70 services, governments and organisations across Gippsland have joined forces to end gender-based violence with BIG Respect -Photo Pop-up with Artist PollyannaR at Sale Clock Tower on Friday, November 24, launching the third year of the campaign.

Gippsland Women's Health (GWH) is a leader in the prevention of violence against women in Gippsland. Through their work in ending gender violence and violence against Women, GWH strives for all women in Gippsland to enjoy optimal health and well-being as a result of an environment that

promotes and practices the prevention of violence against women.

For a third year, GWH joins the campaign seeking to support and remind people that men's violence against women and gendered violence is preventable.

"Every member of the community can play a role in putting a stop to men's violence against women and gendered violence in their community," GWH CEO Kate Graham said.

"Not all men are violent, but all men can play a role in preventing violence against women, and this starts with respect."

Gippslanders are encouraged to attend events happening across the region, where they will learn that social and attitude change can start with a simple conversation, whether it be with their family, friends, colleagues, classmates or neighbours.

Visit the Let's Chat Gippsland website, www.16daysgippsland.com.au, for upcoming event details.

Fundraising opportunities THE Rotary Club of Maffra Mardi Gras has an entrant for its 2024 event.

Nicole Wilkinson is fundraising for the Maffra Cricket Club to refurbish the change room and amenities to create a more versatile and inclusive area for their women’s, children’s and men’s teams.

There is still time for more organisations to apply, so she has company. The cut-off date for applications has been put back to the end of November to give community and school groups time to think about it after the devastating fires and floods we have had to cope with.

Anyone can apply from anywhere within Wellington Shire.

This is a great fundraising opportunity, with extra publicity from the Mardi Gras committee, and it brings organisations together for a common goal.

For more details or to get an application form, contact Mel at melissamafframardigras@gmail. com

Nicole Wilkinson will be part of next year’s Maffra Mardi Gras to raise funds for the Maffra Cricket Club.

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 The Maffra RSL sub branch will hold a Remembrance Day service at the Maffra Cenotaph, Cnr Johnson and Foster Street, Maffra, beginning at 10.45am on Saturday, November 11. All welcome.  The Maffra Garden Club’s next meeting will be held at 12pm on Monday, November 13, starting at Ros’s garden, 40 Alfred Street, Maffra followed by a walk to Trish’s garden, 55 Alfred Street, Maffra. BYO chair, cup and lunch. The monthly competition is the best rose or roses. New members are most welcome. Contact Jeanette on 0438 456 491.  The following courses are available at Maffra Neighbourhood House during the next few weeks: - The next Resin workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 15, from 1pm until 3pm, the cost for this workshop is $50, booking essential.

- Money Matters, financial wellbeing for women. This is a FREE course to help women develop an awareness of personal finances and gain control over their money and spending habits. This course will be held on Friday, November 17 and 24, 2023, from 9.30am until 2.30pm.

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Make your moving minutes count during November Stefan Bradley AFTER suffering a stroke just over a year ago, Maffra nurse, Linda Allman is participating in the Stroke Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser, Stride4Stroke, and is encouraging other Australians to get moving for the cause or make a donation during the month of November.

On November 2, 2022, Mrs Allman came home from work and suddenly felt paralysed on her left side, starting with her arm, face and legs.

“I knew straight away, my husband knew straight away. We called 000 and they were there within minutes,” Mrs Allman said.

An intervention was not needed for Mrs Allman, who suffered fatigue on her left side in the aftermath. Thanks to physio for her left arm, she returned to work a few months later from a parttime basis to an eventual return to fulltime, but to this day her left side hasn’t completely healed.

Mrs Allman considers herself lucky, but for others a stroke can cause death or permanent disability.

After her stroke diagnosis, she was approached by the Stroke Foundation, who helped her look further into the cause of the stroke. She eventually found out she had a hole in her heart, and this was fixed in February. To help others, she decided to take part in the Stroke Foundation’s fundraising.

Stride4Stroke sees participants set their own activity and fundraising goal. The focus is on increasing ‘moving minutes’ which is an accessible and achievable goal for everyone whether they are walking, running, dancing, cycling, swimming, or setting a movement target in stroke recovery.

Maffra nurse and stroke victim Linda Allman.

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Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Dr Lisa Murphy said more than 3.1 million Australians were not getting any exercise.

“Our research tells us as many as 80 per cent of strokes can be prevented by managing blood pressure, cholesterol, eating healthily, being active, not smoking, and only drinking alcohol in moderation,” Dr Murphy said.

“One million strokes a year globally are linked to physical inactivity. We know that 30 minutes of exercise five times a week can reduce your stroke risk by 25 per cent.”

Before her stroke, Mrs Allman’s health was in good shape on paper, with healthy blood pressure and cholesterol, but she was doing very minimal exercise.

“I’ve got to up the ante now because of my age,” she said.

Mrs Allman certainly is raising the bar for herself during November. She is exercising five days a week for about 30 to 45 minutes, which includes walking, Pilates and making time for gym sessions.

Through her social media, she’s also been posting facts about stroke to raise awareness and encourage others to donate money for the cause.

A stroke attacks the brain and can change lives in an instant. An Australian will have a stroke every 19 minutes.

"Stride4Stroke is a wonderful way to improve our health, feel good and raise money for the Stroke Foundation in the process,” Dr Murphy said.

“It’s not too late to sign up to Stride4Stroke to stride your own way, wherever you are. Reduce your stroke risk and make a positive difference to the stroke community.”

Stride4Stroke begins on Wednesday and runs throughout the month of November. The campaign starts just days after World Stroke Day, which is commemorated each year on October 29. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Be #greaterthan stroke.’

“Stroke can happen to anyone, at any time. One in four people globally will have a stroke in their lifetime,” Dr Murphy said.

“Someone in every household and workplace in Australia should know the F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) message.

“Time is brain. When a stroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells. Calling triple zero (000) at the first sign of stroke is vital.”

Sign up for Stride4Stroke today or donate at stride4stroke.org.au

Stroke Foundation Chief Executive, Dr Lisa Murphy and Hamish are making their moving minutes count.

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Courageous chop to raise funds for Canteen Cancer

SALE woman Karren Turner cut off about 25cm of her hair last week to raise money for Canteen Cancer.

Ms Turner made the chop in front of Rachy’s Sweet Things. Canteen Cancer is a not-for-profit that provides support to young people aged 12-25 who are impacted by cancer.

Ms Turner was supported by her friends and family, and said she chose the charity in memory of her son-in-law.

“The ages (Canteen Cancer supports) are 12 to 25 and that’s when I lost my son-in-law to Stage 4 Melanoma cancer,” she said.

“And I've got a few friends and family with bowel cancer and breast cancer.”

Her mother, Patricia Carmody was there to support and donate. She said she was proud of her daughter.

“I think it's great that she's getting rid of the hair to donate money to the cancer,” she said.

“I hope she’ll look good, for her sake. She hasn’t had it short for a long time.”

The first cut was done by Ms Turner’s daughter, Rachel Lothian, who donated $100.

So far, more than $770 has been raised.

Ms Turner is also selling bandanas at Rachy’s

The first cut made by Karen’s daughter, Rachel Lothian.

Photo: Ben McArthur Sweet Things (81 Cunninghame Street, Sale) and taking donations at Easy Eats (241 Raymond St, Sale) this week to continue raising money for her campaign.

Sale woman Karen Turner cut her hair for charity last week.

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Karen Turner after the trim.

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THE state government’s regulation of timber harvesting, which has led to the impending closure of Gippsland’s native forest industry in January, directly contradicts the joint national-state approach to ensure biodiversity alongside a timber industry over the previous 30 years, analysis shows.

The 1995 National Forest Policy Statement (NFPS) emphasised the need for a landscapefocussed approach to conservation and forestry, and which became the basis to prepare the Regional Forest Agreements.

In contrast, the Andrews government’s approach to forest management, unlike previous Victorian governments, has concentrated on individual harvest coupes irrespective of the socio-economic impact on the forest communities.

In turn, the state government’s strict interpretation of the code of forestry practice led to countless legal cases by environmentalists that were backed by the Supreme Court, which ordered VicForests to undertake extremely stringent assessments of threatened species in individual coupes.

The state government subsequently blamed these legal cases, which ordered injunctions on harvesting, for its decision to close the native forest industry on January 1.

However, VicForests’ new technique of using drones to survey the coupes has uncovered countless animals, more than would have been found on foot by researchers.

The government made its decision to close the industry before the drone surveys were completed and analysed and could potentially be used as evidence in court.

The Major Event Review of the 2019/20 bushfires also found that despite the enormous areas of forest burnt, there was still enough sustainable timber for industry needs.

When setting up the NFPS in the 1990s, the JANIS working group - conservation scientists and planners from all states and the CSIRO - drew up the criteria to form a CAR (comprehensive, adequate and representative) reserve system. The objectives of biodiversity conservation for forests were to maintain:

FORMER MEMBER FOR NARRACAN GARY BLACKWOOD Native timber harvesting is slated to cease at the end of the year.  Ecological processes and the dynamics of forest ecosystems in their landscape context;  Viable examples of forest ecosystems throughout their natural ranges;  Viable populations of native forest species throughout their natural ranges, and;  The genetic diversity of native forest species.

The JANIS technical working group agreed that these aims would be best met through the establishment of conservation reserves, and complementary management of adjoining forest areas, including in the timber production estate.

A Forestry Australia Fellow, Mark Poynter, said NFPS criteria reflected the ‘multiple-use forestry approach’ that had been embraced internationally and adhered to in Australia for generations.

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“It is a landscape-scale concept which dictates that, with careful management, a whole range of values may be obtained from a forest in a complementary manner that doesn’t unduly compromise the whole of other values,” he said.

“It dictates that, for example, producing a sustained yield of timber from a portion of a large forest may not significantly affect the biodiversity values of the forest as a whole.”

JANIS said different regions could create CAR reserves “while obtaining optimal economic and social outcomes”.

“The analytical processes which integrate the application of the reserve criteria with social and economic considerations should be transparent,” the JANIS group said.

When reserves were created, “the option which imposes the least cost on the community should be adopted”.

The economic and social costs and benefits of alternate reserve options could include “the costs associated with broader employment impacts and industry adjustment”.

A DELWP report released in July 2017, in assessing timber harvest exclusion zones for the Leadbeater’s possum, argued that landscape planning would be a better management tool to manage threatened species and provide greater certainty and reduce costs for industry, but this report was never acted on.

The bushfires of the past 20 years, culminating in the 2019/20 bushfires in Gippsland, led the state government to sharpen Victoria’s forestry code to include a strict interpretation of how the internationally recognised ‘precautionary principle’ relates to timber harvesting. There was no reference to landscape context.

Under the precautionary principle, ‘threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage when the science is not yet settled’, “requires us to put in place protective measures to ensure we don’t have regrets in the future”, the Environment Minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, told Parliament last year.

The Opposition maintained that the forestry code applied only to a very minor portion (4.5 per cent) of the state’s 7.8 million hectares of public forest.

“There is virtually no chance of them creating a threat of ‘serious or irreversible environmental

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damage’ that justifies invoking the precautionary principle,” said Gary Blackwood, the then Member for Narracan and Opposition spokesman on forestry.

The Supreme Court ruled last year in a case by environmentalists that VicForests’ pre-harvest surveys - 80 per cent done by (the then) DELWP staff and 20 per cent by VicForests - were inadequate and that it was not doing enough surveys to protect two possum species, greater and yellow-bellied gliders. This amounted to VicForests having to find virtually every glider within a coupe.

VicForests argued that the court’s demand for more intensive surveying at night was next to impossible and dangerous. The court also ruled that VicForests had failed to meet its obligations to retain enough vegetation on coupes to protect gliders under the precautionary principle.

In November last year, the Court of Appeal found the trial judge had correctly interpreted the requirements of the forestry code and that the declarations and coupe injunctions were lawful.

The rulings forced VicForests to resurvey hundreds of coupes, which it has since done using drones. A VicForests spokesperson said the drone survey program was developed to comply with the court’s orders of December 2022 which provided a new interpretation of what was required under regulations relating to the detection and protection of the glider species.

These surveys were developed in conjunction with the University of Melbourne and became operational from April 2023 - barely a month before the government announced it would totally close the industry by next January.

“The drones use a thermal camera to detect hotspots when flying over the forest canopy at night.

When a hot spot is identified the drone switches to a normal light video camera and spotlight to zoom in to enable the species to be identified.

“Details of location and images of the fauna seen are recorded,” the spokesperson said.

“Our surveys were designed primarily to detect any nocturnal arboreal fauna, particularly gliders that may be in an area planned for timber harvesting operations in the state’s native forests.”

The spokesperson said the results have been very good.

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vast contradictions “We were able to cover larger areas of forest than we would have done if we were walking these places on foot,” they said.

“We were surprised to see that we could detect heat signals very deep in the canopies. Sometimes we were able to detect animals even walking on the ground below.

“One of the most surprising things for us was that the animals seemed to not be bothered by the drones flying above the canopy. None showed any change in their behaviour which is very good because we know that we are not affecting the way they live.

“A subsequent appeal decision clarified that a similar effort of survey was required for all relevant threatened species.”

Mr Blackwood said VicForests had been working to a prescription that gives greater oversight to greater glider habitat for some years.

“A simple and transparent inclusion in the code of this prescription and reference to the precautionary principle would have closed the loophole that activists use to support third party litigation,” he said.

“The excuse that the 2019/20 bushfires have created ‘scientific uncertainty about the ability of species to recover’ is largely disingenuous.

Forests have been recovering from similar major fire events since European settlement - indeed the Ash regrowth forest which comprises the state’s primary timber resource is the product of the huge 1939 bushfires. The distinguishing feature of the 2019/20 bushfires was its extent.”

Forestry Australia, the industry peak group for forest scientists, managers and timber growers, maintains that Victoria’s forests have been captured by political ideology and complex legalities rather than being determined by science and professional expertise.

The president of Forestry Australia, Dr Michelle Freeman, said all should be concerned that lawyers had become key decision makers in forest management, causing forest management professionals to be disempowered.

Dr Freeman said the ‘precautionary principle’ should not be regarded as a hard and fast rule.

“That’s why it is termed the ‘precautionary principle’, not the ‘precautionary rule’,” she said.

An independent panel researched and wrote the

Major Event Review that assessed the impact of the 2019/20 bushfires on the modernised Regional Forest Agreements. The panel consisted of Dr Gillian Sparkes AM, Victorian Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability; Dr Tony Bartlett AFSM, an independent forestry consultant; and Victorian traditional owner Katherine Mullett.

The report, with 37 recommendations, was delivered to the state and federal governments 18 months ago, but neither government has made a formal reply to it.

“The panel believes this was the first time in Australia that the precautionary principle had been formally applied to timber harvesting after a major bushfire,” the report said.

This was appropriate, given the magnitude and intensity of these bushfires and the time required to assess bushfire impacts on threatened species.

“The combined measures by DELWP and VicForests (since 2018) to increase pre and postharvesting threatened species surveys and adopt landscape habitat planning approach”, should improve better knowledge on protection measures for threatened species near planned timber harvesting, the panel said.

The panel said the (initial) additional protection measures on timber harvesting in the fire-affected forests in this instance were proportionate and a timely assessment of the likely risks to threatened species. This had some economic impacts on forestry industry businesses but avoided the “unnecessary costs and the potential for perverse outcomes”.

However, the panel did not find any clear evidence why timber supply commitments under the Victorian Forestry Plan could no longer be met as a result of the bushfires. The forestry plan was to close the industry in 2030 but was suddenly brought forward in May to January 2024.

The bushfires had minimal impact on the Central Highlands RFA, the chief source of Victorian ash timber, but did greater damage to the forest resource in the RFA areas of Gippsland and in particular East Gippsland.

VicForests’ resource modelling showed that the 2019/20 bushfires reduced the volume of D+ Grade saw log available for harvest in the future by minus nine per cent in ash forests and minus 13 per cent in mixed species forests.

Overall, about 1 million cubic metres of standing D+ potential saw logs were burnt or destroyed by the bushfires, of which about 36 per cent was ash saw log and 64 per cent was mixed species saw log.

The greatest impact was in East Gippsland, with about 60 per cent of the impacted timber. For the highly productive ash forests, 56 per cent of losses were in the North East and 42 per cent in the Gippsland RFA. In November 2021, the state government harvest review was completed.

“That review found, after considering the bushfire impacts on the available timber volume in eastern Victoria, that the annual timber supply commitments can still be met and ecologically sustainable forest management supported,” the panel said.

“The review found that the maximum potential harvest levels are 172,000m3 per annum for D+ ash species saw log and 144,000m3 per annum for D+ mixed species saw logs.”

VicForests provided the panel with data that included adjustments for bushfire losses. Taking into account the remaining available saw log volumes and gross estimated volume of D+ saw logs affected by the bushfires (1,034,700m3), the saw log losses from the 2019/20 bushfires represented about 11 per cent of the D+ saw logs available to VicForests before the bushfires.

Based on the information the panel had access to, “the panel’s analysis indicates that, after allowing for the estimated bushfire-related saw log losses, the remaining saw logs available under the current allocation order appear to be more than sufficient to meet the allowable harvesting levels under the Victorian Forestry Plan for both ash and mixed species, across all the RFA regions in eastern Victoria”.

The panel acknowledged that there was both ongoing changes to threatened species management requirements and ongoing legal cases that could affect the results of this analysis.

Since March 2020, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has completed risk assessments for 142 threatened species and communities. Protections are now in place for 37 threatened species and two rainforest communities.

In Victoria’s estimated 3.14 million hectares

of state forest, the risk assessments to date has resulted in new Special Protection Zones excluding timber harvesting from more than 50,000 hectares of forest.

DEECA says this has secured critical habitat for species and communities including the Southern Greater Glider, Diamond Python, Tapered Galaxias, Tall Astelia, Giant Burrowing Frog and two temperate rainforest communities.

In addition, more than 60,000 hectares of important habitat have been protected for species including Glossy Black-cockatoo, Alpine Spiny Crayfish, Slender Tree Fern and Watson’s Tree Frog through new Special Management Zones where some timber harvesting can occur under restrictions.

DEECA says the risk assessments, an RFA requirement, apply to any species, and communities that have been listed as threatened under Victoria’s FFG Act or the Commonwealth EPBC Act that are potentially affected by forestry operations across Victoria’s five RFA regions.

To assess the potential impact by forestry, all threatened species and communities undergo a prioritisation process to determine eligibility for inclusion in the Threatened Species and Community Risk Assessment (TSCRA). The process considers data and models about the potential extent of overlap between a species’ distribution and forestry operations.

DEECA says scientific literature and expert judgement about the potential impacts from timber harvesting on populations of the species at an RFA scale also contribute to the prioritisation.

Once assessed, the eligible species and communities are assessed using the TSCRA. The TSCRA methods are based on the DELWP risk management guidelines, but have been modified for application to an environmental context. The TSCRA considers data and models about the potential extent of overlap between a species’ distribution and forestry operations.

“We will continue to monitor any potential risk to threatened species and communities across Victoria’s five RFAs,” a DEECA spokesperson said.

More details are available in the TSCRA reports on DEECA’s website: environment. vic.gov.au/conserving-threatened-species/

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Target: Average - 20, Good - 26, Excellent - 32+

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Simmons’ latest song release Stefan Bradley

GIPPSLAND folk-rock singer Anne Simmons and her three-piece band are releasing their debut single, which is an indie rock track recorded and mixed

by renowned sound engineer Nao Anzai. Anne Simmons & the Bitter Shush’s single ‘Do I Lift You Up’ showcases Anne’s delicate and dynamic vocals, combined with a powerful rhythm section from Gaetano Valenzisi on the drums and Anton

Anne Simmons and her band’s new single ‘Do I Lift You Up’ will be released this Friday.

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Zalewski on the bass. Anne now lives north of the Latrobe Valley, but the song was written about four years ago from her Newborough home.

“With our band spread across Gippsland and Melbourne, the COVID lockdowns and ‘ring of steel’ put a brake on things, but we’re very excited to finally have something to show everyone,” she said.

“I really belt out the chorus of this song. It is a cry for reassurance from a time of a lot of change and uncertainty in my life.”

Anne wrote the song when she had Prince and The Revolution’s Purple Rain album on high rotation, and when she started to embrace a more soulful vocal style.

Discussing her other influences, Anne told the Gippsland Times she grew up listening to The Beatles and Crowded House, saying she was

Cover art for the single ‘Do I Lift You Up’.

a big fan of their “simple but beautiful chord progressions”.

“More recently, I've been listening to a lot of Neil Young and Bob Dylan. I love Bob Dylan's way of storytelling and how he creates an image in your mind with his lyrics," she said.

Anne and her band will have more songs to release next year.

“We made the most of the studio time with Nao Anzai, who recorded 'Do I Lift You Up'. We recorded a few tracks at once, so we'll have more to release next year,” she said.

“Down the track, we're hoping to release an EP or album, but we're just taking it one step at a time currently. I'll keep playing solo shows across Melbourne and Gippsland in the meantime."

Anne has only lived in Gippsland for about five years - she previously lived in Melbourne and Adelaide - and her music often explores the loss and insight that come with moving to new places. Now living in the hills, the natural world is a bigger part of life and her music - a bushfire near town meant they missed their last rehearsal before recording ‘Do I Lift You Up’.

‘Do I Lift You Up’ is out on November 10. The launch will be at The Catfish in Fitzroy on Friday, November 17 with support from Dodda Rivka and The Koi Fish.

“At the launch show, we'll play mostly originals, they're songs I've written over the last four years or so,” Anne said.

“We'll also have a few covers up our sleeve, I think they happen to be all songs from the (19)70s. I'll play a combination of acoustic and electric guitar and you'll hear a lot of different musical influences throughout the set, from country, to soul and folk.

“Anton Zalewski and Gaetano Valenzisi make a killer rhythm section, and you'll hear some rockin' dance beats and groovy basslines.”

Go to facebook.com/annesimmonsmusic to find out more and pre-purchase tickets.

Tom Curtain brings the rain for Maffra farmers

Tom Curtain will perform at the Maffra Showgrounds in March.

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MAFFRA Showgrounds on March 10 will host a performance by Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain, who has a rousing message to farmers at the mercy of Mother Nature on his new single, 'When The Rain Comes Down'.

Curtain has made a name for himself in country music by living and breathing the words he sings - such raw authenticity is swiftly embraced in an often-divisive genre.

'When The Rain Comes Down' reminds us of the hardship endured by families suffering through drought in its lyrics: "He's near the point when the hope is gone / She watches him as he struggles on is a song".

Yet ultimately, this song is one of resilience and celebration, as the rumble of distant thunder and a whiff of moisture in the darkening sky signal much-needed aid.

"We wanted to portray the many emotions of a

New Probus Club formed SALE Combined Probus Club was formed after a meeting attended by more than 50 people, which was held on October 25 and showed strong support to proceed.

The meeting was conducted by Michael Ransom, chair of Probus South Pacific Ltd, with support from Gayle Cayzer, Probus ambassador and president of Probus Club of Traralgon Combined, and Rotary District 9820 Probus liaison and past district governor Don Ripper, representing district governor 9820, Lynda Humphries.

A provisional committee was formed with Catherine Walsh, president; Marg Harty, vice president; Dianne Honey, secretary; and

Jo Denny, treasurer, along with other office bearers.

Mr Ransom inducted Ms Walsh as provisional president and congratulated all concerned.

Probus is a Rotary-sponsored organisation promoting fun and fellowship for seniors.

The club will meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10.30am at the Sale Greyhound Racing Club, Maffra Sale Rd, Sale.

The club has since been accredited and is looking forward to meeting new people for fun and fellowship. Membership enquiries can be made to Helen Silva on 0421 063 692.

Sale Combined Probus Club was newly formed last month.

breaking drought, including the joy, relief, jubilation and gratefulness," the singer-songwriter Tom Curtain explains.

"Following the months and years of worry and pressure that a lack of rain can place on families in rural communities."

Penned alongside long-time collaborator and producer Garth Porter, Curtain recalls being drawn to it from the moment he heard it.

"Garth and I were working through possible songs for the album when he brought this one out onto the table. He had a killer chorus, but we still had to write the rest of the song," Curtain said.

The pair enlisted a band of heavy hitters to bring the anthem to life at Porter's legendary Rancom St Studios. However, the track's most stirring moment is perhaps the stunning voice of Robyn Martin (The New Graces) pirouetting atop a meandering mandolin, symbolising the impact drought can bear on the whole family.

Curtain had grand designs to shoot the video clip on a mate's family-run cattle station near Marree, South Australia; however, time was against him.

"The plan was to get a cameraman out there to film for a few days and capture the true essence of the place, then fly the family to Katherine to finish filming, but we couldn't work it all in," he said.

Fortunately, lady luck threw the cowboy a bone.

"I had a lovely family come to our Katherine Outback Experience show up here in Katherine,

who looked very similar to the Family from Marree," Curtain said.

"We thought we could use them as a family stunt double in the remaining scenes of the song if I could entice them to hang around in Katherine for a few more days. They ended up staying for another six weeks, completed the video clip and also helped me out around the farm, for which we were extremely grateful for."

This summer will see Tom Curtain embark on his seventh consecutive national tour. The 'Why We Live Out Here' tour also features special guests Chris Matthews, Melissa Fraser and Laura Frank, and will see them weave their way through QLD, NSW, VIC and SA, performing 60 plus shows over six months.

Tom Curtain is the real McCoy - living and working on the land and echoing that same sentiment through his music.

'When The Rain Comes Down' is a shining example of his willingness to push the envelope with country music - mixing modern production with genuine and relatable stories. Its direct message is beautifully communicated through Australian imagery, reminding us of Curtain's unquestionable authenticity.

Tom Curtain will perform at the Maffra Showgrounds on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Tickets are available via Tom Curtain's website at tomcurtain.com.au

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Helping to enhance visitor experience Remembering FRIENDS of Tarra-Bulga National Park are keen to recruit new volunteers to help staff the park visitor centre at Balook.

In recent months, a shortage of volunteers has meant the centre has regularly been unable to open.

Group president David Akers is putting the call out.

“We have some outstanding volunteers on our list, several who have been volunteering for decades and have spent hundreds of days in the centre. In common with many organisations relying on volunteers, recently we have had a few long term volunteers retire and a couple of others have moved away from the area, so it would be great if we can get a few new interested people join up,” he said.

New volunteers do not need to have an in-depth knowledge of the park, and a training day will be arranged for anyone who is interested.

Tarra-Bulga National Park Visitor’s Centre is hoping to attract more volunteers.

Photos: Contributed For volunteers, spending a day up at Tarra Bulga can be an enjoyable day out, where you provide a great service

to the park visitors. People who are new to the park really appreciate there being someone available to

give them basic information. Having someone available to open the centre also means that visitors can view the interpretation displays.

Volunteering at Tarra-Bulga is usually low stress and volunteers often get time to relax and enjoy the surrounds.

In between dealing with visitor enquiries, there is usually time to read a book from the large natural history library or bring your own book or whatever else you like do during quiet times.

The visitor centre aims to open on weekends and school holidays between 11am and 4pm, usually only one volunteer is rostered on at a time, but people are welcome to bring a friend and work as a pair.

To register your interest in volunteering, email friendsoftarrabulga@ gmail.com or call 0488 035 314.

Students pay homage to military service CATHOLIC College Sale has collaborated with the Stratford Cemetery Trust and the local Sub-Branch of the RSL to pay homage to the 168 men and women who died during World War 2 interred at the Stratford Cemetery.

Students have made Anzac biscuits and displays for the service being held on Sunday, 12 November.

The involvement of the Hospitality students, who have made over 400 Anzac biscuits, adds a nice touch to the occasion, as these will be shared with the attendees of the service and is a thoughtful way to commemorate the memory of the service men and women.

The Year 11 Religious Education Service in Action class' contribution by creating garden stakes to be placed

at each gravesite with a story of each individual adds a personal touch to the commemoration.

Each gravesite will have a marker, an Australian flag, and a copy of the person's WW2 Service Certificate.

These meaningful gestures reflect the respect and appreciation for those who served in WW2, ensuring that their legacy lasts.

Past student Dane Nicholls (Class of 2022) will sing the national anthem and two other songs.

Dane is the great-grandson of veteran Austin Tobin, so this marks a special occasion for him and his family.

It is great to see the students of Catholic College Sale immersing themselves in such a great cause in our community, as these initiatives

Catholic College Sale students Phoenix Anderson, Ruby Goldsmith, Delaney Vernon, Haydn De Sair, Zoe Dunsmuir and Xavier Grosveld.

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play a crucial role in preserving the memory of these individuals and the

community's historical involvement in wartime efforts.

WW2 legacies

THE Stratford Cemetery Trust is working with the local Sub Branch of the RSL to recognise the service of 168 men and women who are on the WW2 Nominal roll and are interred at the Stratford Cemetery.

On Sunday November 12, at 1pm, they are planning to honour their service.

The date was planned so that weekend visitors would also be able to attend the Stratford RSL Remembrance Day Services on Saturday November 11, at 10.40am in the Memorial Park.

The Sunday service will be a short, formal service followed by an opportunity to visit the graves and memorials. Each will have a marker, an Australian flag, and a copy of the person's World War 2 Service Certificate.

The trust has also endeavoured to gather a story of each person's life to have attached to the pole at the graveside. Relatives and friends who wish can still bring the story on the day to peg at the memorial (laminated, please).

Incorporated into the service, Dane Nicholls (great-grandson of veteran Austin Tobin) will lead the singing of the National Anthem and other songs.

The trust is hoping for a fine day but will go ahead with the ceremony even if the weather is less than ideal. Everyone is urged to wear or bring gear that is suited to the conditions.

The trust will only have a small number of chairs, so it is wise to bring your own chairs.

Please follow the directions for parking on the day.

The only refreshments available are tea and biscuits, served by the Community Caravan. (Anzac biscuits kindly made by the students at Catholic College Sale).

One of the stories on display will be the miraculous survival of Air Force man Cecil Percy.

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ituated on a spacious 1033m2 allotment is this much-loved solid brick home. The home consists of four bedrooms, formal dining area, sunken lounge with wood heater, reverse cycle air-conditioner, and natural gas heater as well as a delightful timber cathedral ceiling. The spacious kitchen features new stone bench tops, extra-large gas cooktop and electric oven and adjoins the family area which also has a reverse cycle air-conditioner.

There are two bathrooms, one which acts as an ensuite to the master bedroom and a large laundry which has ample room for extra fridges and freezers. The outdoor undercover entertainment area is huge and would accommodate the largest of party gatherings and includes a private heated spa. An array of plants have been established in the expansive and attractive garden. The rear yard is secure and private along with a 6m x 8m garage/workshop and additional sundry shedding.

This is a solid, low maintenance home which would make it ideal for the family or investor.

Open for inspection Saturday, November 11, 10am to 10.30am or by appointment.

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Entering the home brings a relaxed and welcoming vibe, with neutral decor throughout, lending itself to easily add your own sense of style. The sunken living room with a bay window and built-in bar is situated at the front of the home and provides a cosy place to relax. The traditional formal dining area is drenched in sun and has direct access to the north-facing veranda. This is a versatile room that can be utilised as an additional living or home office. The large, well-appointed timber kitchen adjoins the open-plan meals/family space and includes split system air-conditioning.

The master bedroom boasts a lovely outlook of the garden, a walk-through robe and an ensuite, while the further two bedrooms have built-in robes and share a modern, new bathroom with a walk-in shower, heated towel rail and tiled niches.

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With stunning red brick feature walls, high ceilings adorned with wooden tree beams, and a picturesque location just 5 minutes from Sale, this property offers an exquisite blend of contemporary living and natural beauty.

This residence is not just a home; it is a work of art. Built as a Mediterranean “Castle” the architectural design of this property showcases a unique and thoughtfully planned layout. Every corner of the house reflects a harmonious blend of form and function, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy.

One of the most striking features of this home is the extensive use of stunning red brick throughout the property. These feature walls not only add warmth and character to the interior but also provide a sense of timelessness. The interplay of modern and rustic elements is a defining aspect of this home's design.

The high ceilings and wooden tree beams in this home contribute to its grandeur and warmth. The wooden beams, with their natural finish, create a connection to the surrounding landscape, while the high ceilings open up the living space, allowing for an abundance of natural light from the north facing windows. The rich wood beams and redgum kitchen benchtops are a testament to the craftsmanship that went into this home's construction.

For nature enthusiasts and those who appreciate a beautiful landscape, this home offers easy access to a world of outdoor activities. The property is surrounded by the scenic beauty of a golf course, wetlands, and mountain views. Whether you enjoy a round of golf, a leisurely walk through the wetlands, bike ride to Sale or simply gazing at the majestic mountain vistas, this location offers it all.

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* Open plan living area which takes full advantage of the afternoon sun * 5 bay garage/workshop plus other sundry shedding * Inviting undercover BBQ area * 9.4kw solar power system reducing the cost of electricity

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• Situated on a lovely elevated allotment in a very private sought after court location • Extensively refurbished double storey home with views over nearby Maffra Wetlands • 3 bedrooms plus study (or 4th bedroom) • 2 bathrooms (3 toilets) • Separate lounge, formal dining, & large family/rumpus room • Stunning kitchen featuring walk in pantry, 900mm stove and dishwasher • Double garage with automatic door, garden shed plus additional off road parking ideal for caravan • Fenced outdoor spa surrounded by timber decking

* Situated in quiet courtlike location * 2 bedrooms with built in robes * Spacious living area which captures all the afternoon sun * Timber kitchen with gas cooking * Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning * Single garage * Private courtyard at rear * Currently rented until March 2024 * Ideal for those looking to downsize or a low maintenance investment property

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The cozy two-bedroom home boasts modern kitchen, beautifully polished hard wood floors with a solid fuel wood fire for keeping warm in the winter months. The covered wood patio at the front of the home offers the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the surrounds, while the fully enclosed space at the rear of the home with spa bath is perfect for entertaining.

Outside there are two large, powered sheds. The first is 11.5m wide and 15m long, with a 3.6m x 15m carport lean-to on the side. Inside the plumbing is all done for kitchen sink, shower and toilet facilities.

The second shed is an 11m x 11m barn style shed with loft.

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Record turnout for Spring Field Day THE Gippsland Research Farm on Bengworden Road has become a hub of new ideas for agriculture, and last week’s Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) Spring Field Day showcased plenty of findings on everything from creating better topsoil to lucerne suitability, feed budgeting for stock and forage trials.

Aside from offering social interaction and communication, the Spring Field Day (Thursday, October 26) allowed the 117 attendees to choose a subject and increase their knowledge base.

GAgG chief executive, Trevor Caithness was happy with the roll-up, saying despite cold weather, low commodity prices and high-interest rates, producers were able to recognise there were things in farming they could control.

“Our attendees had the choice of 11 presentations,” Mr Caithness said.

“It was most encouraging to observe our members gleaning information from trials to take home and try out in their own business.

“The degree of upskilling that’s taking place within our region is excellent. It was our fourth annual spring field day and the largest turnout we’ve had.”

Many of the demonstrations at the research farm are run in conjunction with industry partners.

Veterinarian consultant, Alison Gunn of Herd Solutions is a co-convenor of the Meat and Livestock Australia joint-funded Growing Perennial Pastures in a Variable Climate project.

The demonstration at the research farm aims to

Vast Agronomy agronomist Liz Semmens, pictured with Dave Caldwell, Coonmoor, Lindenow South (left), Allister Morris, Winindoo and Trent Anderson, Giffard.

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demonstrate four different preparation methods, using six different seed mixes to determine the most persistent and productive perennial pastures for Gippsland.

“The attendance was amazing, and there was some good discussion on establishing and managing perennial pastures,” Dr Gunn said.

“It’s a six-year project that also includes six demonstrations on farms across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.”

On hand was agronomist Liz Semmens of Vast Agronomy, Sale, who said there was a distinct difference in the demonstration plots that had been properly prepared for sowing.

The two led large groups across the paddocks and encouraged questions and discussion.

Inspired Ag’s Peter Ronalds and the Rural Financial Counselling Service’s Chris Marshall admire the new trailer-mounted soil coring unit that will be used by Southern Farming Systems to help 60 farmers better understand their soils.

“It’s obvious in this replicated demonstration that proper preparation improves your outcomes,” Ms Semmens said.

“It’s also a grazing demonstration and in one plot there were annuals planted in with perennials, which resulted in gaps on the ground. That makes it easier for weeds to come through and undo the preparation unless you’re prepared to drill every year.”

She said the demonstration was aiming to get perennials in to retain ground cover and keep moisture so they’ll grow for longer and provide year-round feed.

“You also need to know your nutrient base line; it’s a good starting point before you begin so you can target species to suit and not fight nature too much.”

Peak Pasture and Livestock agronomist, Nicole Frost, is engaged as a Drought Adoption Officer with GAgG via funding from Food and Fibre Gippsland. She explained the dryland lucerne variety demonstration which includes dormancy classes 9, 6, 5, and 3.

Denmark identifies Gippsland as key region THE Trade Council of Denmark has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Food & Fibre Gippsland, after identifying Gippsland as a key region for the growth of the food and fibre sector.

The agreement was signed during a dairy circular economy workshop by the Trade Council of Denmark on Tuesday, October 24, formalising a collaboration with the circular economy plan.

Representatives from the Latrobe Valley Authority, Sustainability Victoria, and Gippsland Climate Change Network attended the signing.

Food & Fibre Gippsland acting chief executive,

Ben Gebert, met with representatives of The Trade Council of Denmark in Australia at a dairy industry event in Melbourne last year.

The Trade Council of Denmark has made multiple visits to Gippsland with specialists to consider what opportunities existed regarding partnership and collaboration within the food and fibre sector.

The areas of sustainability, whey capture and biogas were considered, along with opportunities to use established Danish technologies that improve efficiencies in factory settings through automation and data capture.

Following these visits, the relationship has now been formalised as Food & Fibre Gippsland continues to work towards its sustainable development goals and support dairy farmers and processors in addition to other industries, such as meat and food processing, all of which could potentially benefit from this partnership.

The strategic partnership agreement will lead to the exploration of value-adding possibilities for turning whey waste into a revenue stream.

Inspired by a common interest between parties, the agreement recognises the need to adopt sustainable agriculture and manufacturing practices, using less energy and water in food processing and with less production waste.

The strategic partnership aspires to make sure the circular economy is part of everyday life in Gippsland, make collaborations and partnerships to drive action, make sure end-use markets are aligned with resource recovery processing and supply, develop an established and maturing circular economy, and make sure the organics processing capacity and capability is strengthened, all by 2030.

Additionally, the agreement will explore opportunities for cooperation and supporting the government's circular economy and waste-to-energy initiatives by introducing best-practice environment

protection, creating ways to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, identifying solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, sharing knowledge and case studies on energy and water efficiency, and assisting economic development through circular economy principles.

Mr Gebert said the partnership would benefit Gippsland in multiple ways.

"This agreement will pave the way for Danish innovation to be used in minimising and repurposing waste streams from dairy industries while supporting circular economy principles," Mr Gebert said.

"In a region renowned for its high-quality dairy products, it makes economic and environmental sense to be using whey byproducts for new and emerging opportunities, essentially value-adding and reducing waste in the process."

The Trade Council of Denmark, Consul General and Trade Commissioner, Ulrik Dahl, welcomed the strategic partnership agreement.

"We look forward to the mutual benefit of this collaboration with Food & Fibre Gippsland as we continue to actively support Australia's green transition and contribute to the global reduction of CO2 emission," Mr Dahl said.

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ONE of the country’s foremost agricultural research organisations has developed a unique online decision tool to help farmers make an informed choice about whether to take up carbon farming.

Executive Director of the Australian Farm Institute (AFI), which developed the resource, Richard Heath, says as options to engage in new carbon markets have grown, a “confusopoly” has developed, with many primary producers unsure if the perceived cost of participation is higher than the return.

“In speaking at a lot of events, and to lots of farmers, the clear message that we get is confusion about the number of carbon opportunities being presented and farmers’ ability to weigh them up against each other,” Mr Heath said.

“That has been complicated by the speed of evolution of policy in this area that can very rapidly make an opportunity more or less attractive, which then affects investment, the requirements of the project and a range of other factors.

“It’s just such a fluid environment when they need clear and concise information about what the real opportunities are.”

In response, AFI interviewed stakeholders across

the carbon landscape, from banks, academics and regulators to primary producers, farm advisors and peak bodies.

“The primary objective of this project was to create a decision tool to help producers decide what, if any, is the best opportunity for a particular farm business in relation to carbon,” Mr Heath said.

The result is the Carbon Opportunity Decision Support Tool (CODST), which guides users through a series of questions to identify a project best suited to their business, risk appetite and personality.

Along the way, there are links to stories about farmers who’ve put the various methods into practice, contacts for advisors and experts, and helpful resources such as AgriFutures Australia’s “A farmer’s handbook to on-farm carbon management”.

“There’s a lot of evidence that the success of a business model really depends on the alignment of skills and personality with the business model,” Mr Heath said.

“We wanted to make sure that the particular path you ended up going down was aligned to those characteristics.”

Mr Heath said one of the most important outcomes for primary producers in carbon farming

is not the carbon credits they can create, but the productivity gains that can be achieved.

“It’s actually the primary benefit, and that’s what we want to make clear,” he said.

“There’s quite a deal of research now that shows very clearly the economic benefit is far greater in terms of productivity improvement than you might make from the potential alternative revenue stream from sequestering carbon.

“It gives you a more resilient farming system, better yields, more water retention, all of those agronomic factors that lead to greater productivity and profitability.”

AFI plans to continually improve and refresh the CODST to ensure it keeps pace with new technology and the changing regulatory environment and is exploring its potential for use on other emerging opportunities, such as biodiversity credits.

forward. He won premierships with the Parrots in 2017 and 2018.

Since 2015, the state government has awarded 117 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers scholarships to students that demonstrated drive and innovation.

Ms Spence also acknowledged the new Young Farmers Advisory Council members and the role they play in supporting young people in agriculture, providing advice on issues that affect them, and acting as ambassadors for the industry.

The government established the council in 2015 to offer strategic guidance on practical actions and opportunities that attract and retain young people in agriculture.

The council also makes recommendations on agricultural projects and decisions involving climate change, skills and training.

Clay Gowers, a grain grower from Carwarp, will lead as council chair, while Amabel Grinter, a dairy farmer from Tongala, will be deputy chair.

For more information on the young farmer programs visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ youngfarmersscholarships

A NURSERY owner in the Baw Baw region was one of 14 agriculture scholarship recipients, awarded by the state government to inspire innovative projects and learning opportunities.

Minister for Agriculture, Ros Spence, announced the new recipients for this year’s Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarships, which awarded vying farmers $5000 to explore new learning opportunities and another $5000 for on-farm equipment technology upgrades, or further professional development.

One of the recipients was Chris Dunne, a nursery owner in the Baw Baw region. Chris will use his scholarship to transform his nursery into a hub of quality advanced trees. He plans to update the nursery’s irrigation systems to utilise water saving and sustainable methods.

Mr Dunne will also invest his scholarship funds in a Certificate IV in Horticulture. His course will cover soil quality, pest control, irrigation, propagation, and revegetation.

He plans to use his scholarship to create healthy pastures for cattle and grow quality trees, so that his nursery remains environmentally sustainable.

Those in Gippsland football circles might know Mr Dunne as a former Leongatha and Drouin

Scholarship to Baw Baw nursery farmer

Baw Baw farmer Chris Dunne, pictured with Deputy Secretary Agriculture and Agriculture Victoria Chief Executive Matt Lowe, was a recent recipient of the Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarship.

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Biosecurity animations to keep up to date VICTORIAN livestock owners can brush up on their farm biosecurity knowledge using a series of easy-to-follow animations.

Agriculture Victoria has released a series of new animated videos highlighting a range of important biosecurity information in a simple format.

Emergency Animal Disease Industry Engagement Program manager Kellyanne Harris said the animations were produced to help walk through the basics of keeping animals healthy and properties free from disease.

"Biosecurity is everyone's responsibility, so we're providing as much information in a variety of formats to the community so everyone can

learn in a way that suits them," Ms Harris said.

"Farmers and their visitors play a critical role in preventing the spread of emergency animal diseases."

Topics covered in the animations include basic farm biosecurity, farm and visitor hygiene, introducing new livestock and important information about prohibited pig feed and ruminant feed bans.

"Steps like having biosecurity signage and quarantining new animals have been explained in a simple way," Ms Harris said.

"Knowing what you can and can't feed animals is critical in the prevention of disease, so our new videos on prohibited pig feed and ruminant

feed ban will help the community to understand these requirements.

Having good biosecurity practices in place helps protect your livestock, your neighbour's livestock and the entire agriculture industry from the threats of disease.

"Whether you have 100 head of cattle or two alpacas, it's important that everyone takes their responsibilities seriously," Ms Harris said.

The five animations can be viewed on the Agriculture Victoria YouTube channel, the Agriculture Victoria website, social media feeds and online training resources and webinars.

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How to BULLS PRE-LOVED MARKET GARDEN RENOS place your advertisement HORSES WANTED FOR HIRE/SALE Angus, Limousin, Jersey, Hereford and Friesian, very quiet. 0447 331 762. $$$ Cash Paid $$$ Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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

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148 Market Street NOV 11th - 12th 9am-4pm Moving overseas Everything must go!

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classifieds@ gippslandtimes.com.au 74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

The Nutrition Pod is having a pre-loved market on Saturday, November 11 from 9am-1pm at 142 Raymond St., Sale. Home decor, linens, clothing, jewellery, furniture art and much more. Pop in and grab a latte and find a treasure!

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150Ltr, excellent cond.

Ph: 0431 634 131

LPG Gas Bottle Refills 8.5kg - $20 45kg - $130

We will refill any gas bottle including SWAP'n'GO if it's less than 10yrs old Call Platinum Plumbing Plus Sale 5144 7644 Maffra 5147 2818

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HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$ Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

Personal notices

Lost and found All ‘found’ advertisements are published free.

Simply provide the details of your find for publication. ‘Lost’ advertisements are paid.

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

GREEN WASTE SOLUTIONS

240L bin dropped off to your residence. You fill it with green waste, we come and empty it.

Easy as that. Covering Sale and surrounds.

For info Ph: 0400 986 193

483 Raymond St Sale, 11th Nov. Tools, books, games, jigsaws and much more. Get in in time for At Sale Memorial Hall.

Sunday, November 12.

Christmas.

1pm-4.30 pm. Music by Judy Leadaux. All welcome. Bring a plate to share. Inq. 0427 460 422.

"The Vintage Tropicale" returns for Garage Sale Trail '23. 1930s-2000s books, costume jewellery, Clearing out vintage accessories, the clutter? clothing, bric-a-brac, games, toys, cook books.

4 Grevillia Crt, Sale

Sat/Sun Nov. 11 and 12 9am-4pm Sat/Sun Nov. 18 and 19 9am-4pm Most items under $5

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BAKER PASTRY COOK Must be highly motivated.

Above award rates.

Please leave message on: 0407 066 784

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

CHEF/COOK

Kitchen hands, wait staff, bar staff at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Newry.

Contact new owners Scott and Jodie Hamill 0439 066 083.

MO ORE SITUATIONS VACANT ADS NEXT PAGE

LOCH SPORT DANCE

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Meetings

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AGM

Maffra Football Netball Club AGM, Tue 21st Nov. Maffra Community Sports Club. 7pm all welcome.

Catholic College Sale Ltd "Every Student, Every Day"

Board Directors - Expression of Interest Catholic College Sale is a Year 7-12 co-educational school in the Marist /Sion tradition located in the regional city of Sale, Gippsland. In July 2022 the College became an incorporated company limited by guarantee, jointly owned by the Diocese of Sale and the Marist Brothers, and is governed by a Board of Directors.

The College is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified individuals to join the Board and to share their experience and expertise in this new phase of life of the College. We are seeking expertise in a range of areas - faith and mission, education, policy, architecture, building /construction, law and finance.

A commitment to the mission of Catholic education is essential. The Board meets eight times per year in a mix of onsite and online forums, and members of the Board participate in one or more sub-committees.

Appointments to the Board are for an initial three-year term.

For further inquiries please contact Ms Selina Gaden, board secretary, at: sgaden@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close: 17 November 2023

AGM

The AGM of the Rotary Club of Sale will be held on Tues. 21st Nov. at the Sale Greyhounds, commencing at 6pm.

AGM

The AGM of the Sale Friends of the Wetlands Inc. will be held on Tues.

21st Nov., at the Sale Greyhounds following the AGM of the Rotary Club of Sale, commencing at 6pm.

AGM

The Newry Golf Club AGM will be held on Sun. 26th Nov. at the Club rooms at 10am.

All members welcome.

Clearing Sales

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

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

All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

Total garden cleanups, weeds removed, watering systems and more. We are qualified, experienced and we love what we do.

We are the garden renovators. Call Mike.

0478 636 088.

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Clearing Sale Preliminary Notice

Saturday November 25, 10am Acc P. Horton, Coongulla

Items include: Tractor, jet ski, tools and sundries Full details Gippsland Times November 21 Photos on Lions Facebook page.

A Heyfield Lions Project.

Enquiries Damian 0427 451 286

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Situations Vacant

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Situations Vacant

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REGENT TOURER

BROWN'S FERTILISERS - Maffra

Sale Primary School We seek committed and enthusiastic individuals for the following opportunities commencing in Term 1 of 2024: Co-curricular and Campus Operations Administrator ● Ongoing part-time (0.92FTE) During term time

at St Anne's Campus

Boarding House Supervisor ● Ongoing

full-time role working 8 shifts from 3pm-9am (with sleepover) per fortnight at Blackwood House

Casual Administrator

Grounds Keeper

Sale Primary are seeking a suitably qualified person to work 10 - 15 hours per week (negotiable) to maintain the school's grounds and complete any minor maintenance as required.

Please submit your resume (including two work related referees) by Friday November 17 highlighting the experience you have that is suitable for this role and email it to: sale.ps@education.vic.gov.au An employee WWCC will be required.

If you require further questions please contact Chris Malone at Sale PS on 5144 5545 or via email. The suitable applicant would be required to start at the beginning of December.

● Casual engagement to assist as required at

We are seeking full-time truck based spreader drivers at our Maffra Depot.

To be considered for this position you will need to have the following capabilities: ● Experience with heavy vehicles and front end loaders. ● Mechanical experience an advantage. ● General plant and equipment skills. ● Strong work ethic and collaborative, team focused values. ● On site training for the right candidate.

Please call Kevin Weber on 0417 060 912 or email kweber@brownsfert.com.au to apply.

Appointments to the Central Gippsland Health Service Board of Directors The Department of Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Central Gippsland Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2024.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience that contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care for the Victorian community.

The Department of Health supports diversity and welcomes applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from LGBTIQ+ people.

For further information, visit www.cghs.com.au and scroll down to the 'News' section.

Applications close at midnight Sunday 19 November 2023.

Sale campuses

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website.

Fulham Correctional Centre

Full Time Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer

16'6" single axle, island bed, fridge, micro stove, solar panel, many extras.

Garaged, exc. cond. $8,000. Ph: 0428 471 152

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RETREAT Fraser, 21ft, queen bed, full ensuite, new awning, tunnel and front boot, 2 rear lockers 2010 VW Passat sedan, and large fridge, $54,000. turbo diesel, leather, sat. Ph 0419 191 730. nav., great fuel economy, r.w.c. incl., reg. incl., auto trans, XEC-770 $5300. Ph 0477 636 141.

KIA CERATO

2019 sedan, white, exc. condition, 57,000km, Vin: G4NAJH422033 $23,500.

0419 593 526.

Poptop, 15ft, electric roof lifter, override electric brakes, loads storage, m/ wave, hanging wardrobe, '08, Grande, black, 7 seats, 12 mths rego., top cond, sunroof, g.c., 182,000km, $15,500. 0418 753 575. s/history, r.w.c. 1EO-3OL $15,500. 0401 514 692.

4WD

ROMA CARAVAN

TOYOTA KLUGER

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NISSAN King Cab 2009, 12 months reg, XDT-328 $12,000 o.n.o.

Toyota SR5 ute 2015, 5 mths reg, e.c., IEF-2KQ $33,000. 0437 020 252.

Trailers

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (GEO). GEO is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria.

The Aboriginal Wellbeing Officer (AWO) is responsible for the provision of pre and post-release services that support and promote health, wellbeing, traditional needs and 'healing' of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.

The AWO also provides individual support to Aboriginal prisoners at times of crisis, provides education in relation to cultural heritage and identity, and supports prisoners with issues related to family reconnection and community reintegration.

The AWO will identify as an Aboriginal Australian and ideally have a background in social work, welfare or community services.

For any enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team on (03) 5142 3830 or via email FulhamHR@geogroup.com.au Applicants must apply via the below website.

Applications close: Midnight, Wednesday November 22, 2023

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Full Time Diesel Mechanic/Equipment Maintenance

Covino Farms, Longford This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for maintenance of heavy vehicles, agricultural equipment and various machinery across our site ensuring all repairs are completed in a timely and safe manner.

As a Diesel Mechanic, you will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair Diesel vehicles and equipment to ensure smooth functioning of the company's operations.

To be successful in this role ideally you will have: ● Heavy Diesel Experience. ● Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of heavy diesel vehicles, agricultural equipment, and similar applications. ● Previous workshop exposure would be highly regarded. ● Solid diagnostic capabilities ● A mature attitude and logical and methodical approach to your work.

Please forward your resume to hr@covino.com.au

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CAMPER Trailer, off-road, water tank and pump, elec. brakes, 12v batt. and 12v plugs, boat rack, erect trailer for tinny $7000 o.n.o. Ph 0488 301 283.

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Dual axle, 5 new tyres, 2 rear tool boxes, TV., microwave, fridge, shower, toilet, washing 20002, internal switchboard, good condition, machine, slide out bed.

Reg. P540856, $1150.

PH: 0455 165 054 Phone 0498 362 386.

7X4 BOX TRAILER

KIMBERLEY KAMPER

Trailer. Limited Edition Mariner model 2003. Boat loader. Fold up boat trailer. New battery. Full annex. VG cond. $10,500.

Ph: 0407 472 084.

OFF RD CAMPER

Starvision FX2 2021.

Boat rack, full annex, new batteries Forward folding, portable shower excellent cond. $18000 ONO. PH: 0417 027 504

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Advertising Consultant - Sales Part-time

The Gippsland Times is your local newspaper, distributing our publications throughout the Wellington Shire and beyond.

A part-time position has become available for a sales consultant in our advertising department.

The department is responsible for managing and exceeding set targets set out by management, maintaining a strong client base throughout the local community and through the print and online medium, working to strengthen and promote local businesses.

We are seeking an individual with the following positive attributes: ● Must work as part of a team. ● Organised and able to work to deadlines. ● Be motivated as well as goal orientated. ● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● The ability to work unsupervised.

For a copy of the position description, please email Advertising Manager, Matthew Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au or phone 5143 9309.

Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to: The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times 74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850 Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au Applications close 5pm, Friday November 10, 2023.

PARAMOUNT Thunder 19'6'' pop-top, custom made, 2020, dual axle, full ens., L-shaped lounge, x2 95L water tanks, x1 95L grey water tank, bike rack, diesel heater, QS bed, elec. brakes, Dexter antisway, m/wave, gas/240v HWS, 3-way fridge, antiflap kit, Dometic awn., solar panel, rev. camera, w/mach., TV, exc. cond., great van, easy to tow $67,000. 0431 159 984.

CLOCKTOWER MEDICAL CENTRE SITUATION VACANT PART-TIME PRACTICE NURSE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse to join our amazing team. RN or EN with suitable experience would be considered. Our clinic is a large, modern, busy, general practice in Sale. This position lends to a flexible roster and may suit a candidate wanting school hours or looking for a second job.

Applicants will need to have good computer knowledge and willingness to work as part of a large team is essential. The applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills, ideally a sound knowledge of wound care, have an understanding of the current childhood immunisation program and experience in practice nursing would be preferred, but not essential.

Training opportunities are available for those applicants wishing to upskill. All applicants will be considered. The role includes, but is not limited to, procedural work, chronic health management, occupational health screening, immunisations and wound care.

Please forward your current curriculum vitae to: The Practice Manager Clocktower Medical Centre P.O Box 838, Sale, 3850

For all classifieds please email

classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au

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FIRTH, Rob. 2/10/1946 - 3/11/2023 Loving husband, brother, father, father-in-law, and adored poppy to his gorgeous grandies.

REID, Ed. All My Love. Jen Members of the Giffard West Rural Fire Brigade GRAHAM, will sadly miss their friend John Barry. (Barry). and colleague who On October 30, 2023 Deaths recently passed away. aged 81 Years.

Ed was a diligent Beloved husband of Chris volunteer, a stalwart of the (dec.), adored father of brigade and ever ready to BLANDFORD (Browne), Stephanie, Christopher, turn out in the assistance Catherine (Katie).

Suzanne and father-in-law of others.

Passed away peacefully of Kristine and Chris. on November 1, 2023. Beloved grandfather of Brigade members extend their condolences to Aged 94 years.

Tayler, Adam and Lynda and Ed's family.

Beloved wife of Tom Thomas. (dec.).

Much loved mum to "It's not often that you're Funerals Marion and Kev, Barb and right; but you're wrong this Ron, Sue and Bruce. time".

Adored Gran of eight and BLANDFORD (Browne).

Great Granny of twenty.

The funeral service and Beautiful big sister of GREATOREX, committal for cremation William (Weetbix).

Nancy.

Formally of Seaspray, for Mrs Catherine (Katie) peacefully in Blandford will be held at Many thanks to all the died Our Chapel, 5 Queen St., staff at Laurina Lodge Cooktown 30/10/2023.

Maffra, FRIDAY WEEK Heyfield for their wonder- Loved fasther of Cassie.

(November 17, 2023) R.I.P. ful care and love for our commencing at 1pm. amazing lady over the past two and a half years. JAMES, Shirley Ruth.

Passed away on October Please wear something Granny Kate, putting into 30, 2023 at the Victoria bright in memory of Katie. words how much you Heart Hospital, Clayton, mean to us is almost after a very severe heart impossible, because you attack followed by an 8hr heart operation which she meant the world.

Your love and devotion to did not recover from.

She will be sadly missed us knew no bounds.

Your little bits of advice by all friends and family. and encouragement to be Husband of 62 yrs and do whatever we Charles. Daughter Debra CHAMBERS. and Grande. Children The funeral service for wanted were endless.

No longer will we get your Sam, Drew, Sarah and Mr Bernard Alphonsis "Fonzie" Chambers will be loving hugs and kisses, great grandchild Remey. but we will forever hold She will be in our hearts held at Delbridge Funeral forever with lots and lots Chapel, Marley Street, you in our hearts.

Sale at 2pm on FRIDAY of love.

Love always, (November 10, 2023), RIP - Jen, Braydon and Ayla. followed by a private xoxoxo. cremation.

Granny Kate ... truly one KING, Mary Rose (Mary).

Please see our website of the most remarkable On October 30, 2023. for livestream details. ladies we have ever had Loved and loving wife of the privilege to know.

Ted (dec.).

You have been an Amazing mother of Stuart, amazing inspiration to Tracy and Megan. everyone.

Loved mother-in-law of Thank you for showing us Jenny, John and David how to be kind, caring and and adored Gran to most of all how to have Maddy, Jess, James, fun!

Edward, Adam and Ruby CRANK. We will always treasure and their partners. GG to The funeral of Mr Richard the memories that you Maeve.

Joseph Crank WAS HELD have shared with us.

Loved and treasured by at Our Chapel on FRIDAY Love you Granny Kate (November 3, 2023) all of us.

- Karen, Ben, Will and followed by burial at the Tara.

KING, Mary Rose (Mary). Maffra Lawn Cemetery.

On October 30, 2023.

Loved and loving wife of CHAMBERS, Ted (dec.).

Bernard Alphonsis.

Amazing mother of Stuart, "Fonzie" Tracy and Megan.

21/1/1951 - 2/11/2023 Passed away at the Sale Loved mother-in-law of Jenny, John and David Hospital, aged 72 years.

Cherished son of David and adored Gran to DALTON. Maddy, Jess, James, and Agnes (both dec.).

The funeral service and Loved brother of Roland Edward, Adam and Ruby committal for cremation of (dec.), Honora, Hugh and their partners. GG to Mr Nicholas Joseph (dec.), Ethel, Frank (dec.), Maeve.

Dalton will be held at Michael (dec.), Therese, Loved and treasured by Latrobe Valley Funeral Mary, Margaret, Ellen all of us.

Services, Traralgon, (dec.), David, Trish, and 260 Princes Highway KING, Mary Rose.

Roland John (dec.).

THURSDAY (November Dear friend of Liz, Casey, Mum/Mary, 16, 2023) commencing at Aleisha, Ashley and their We find happiness inside 2pm. Nick's service will be the past where you're livestreamed. Please visit families. living, In God's arms, our website for more We feel sadness inside information.

Now resting peacefully the present now you've "My Life, My Way, OK!" gone.

Knowing our memories are somehow sealed with life - they needed life to create them and life to TRARALGON 5174 2258 CRANK, Richard Joseph. latrobevalleyfunerals.com.au Passed away peacefully remember them. at Sale Hospital on 29th We love you so much.

Thank you for being you.

October 2023.

What a ride - reunited with Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Dad. Love Megan and David Marjorie for 61 years.

Loved father of Garry XXXOOO. (dec.), Tanya and Nigel.

Dearly loved Pop of Granny/Mary/GG King, Joshua and Rose, Emily We will miss cups of and Marco, Thomas and sugary tea, hand stands in Lucy, Jesse and Zoe, the ocean, warm hugs, Aaron and Dana, Matt and Eskimo kisses and your contagious excitement Meeky.

Resting peacefully, finally and wonder at the world.

We promise to keep your retired. memory alive.

We love you very much, rest peacefully.

DALTON, From Maddy, Mick and Nicholas Joseph. "Nick" 22/08/1946 - 24/10/2023 Maeve Simmons.

(Aged 77) Passed away peacefully Granny, after a long illness in The most beautiful, strong Traralgon on Tuesday, and independent woman.

Your zest for life, love and October 24, 2023.

Dearly loved husband of kindness will forever guide Carol. Much loved father us into the people we and father-in-law of aspire to be.

Thomas and Kate, How lucky we were to Matthew and Kim and have you in our lives, now John and Ashlee. Adored reunited with Grandpa.

Pop of Josh, Shelby, Lucy We miss you dearly.

Love Ruby and Oscar. and Max.

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FIRTH. For funeral arrangements for Robert Firth please check website listed below or contact:

GRAHAM. A graveside service for Mr John Barry Graham will be held at 11am on MONDAY (November 13, 2023) at the Narracan Cemetery followed by a memorial service celebrating his life at St. Marks Anglican Church, 5 Robinson Street, Thorpdale at 12.45pm.

Refreshments will be held at the Travellers Rest Hotel, Station Street Thorpdale after the services.

All welcome to attend.

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KING. The funeral service for Mrs Mary Rose King will be held at Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road Sale (next to Sale Cemetery) on THURSDAY (November 9, 2023) commencing at 11:30am.

For those unable to attend, a "youtube" broadcast will take place - see website for details. Refreshments will be taken after the service at Vines on Avon 446 Stratford-Maffra Road, Maffra.

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A private cremation will follow.

STEPHEN. A funeral service for Mrs Kitty Stephen of Maddingley WAS HELD on MONDAY (October 30, 2023).

JEFFERY. The funeral of Mrs Dianne Joy Jeffery will leave our Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road Sale after a service Bereavement commencing at 1pm on Thanks FRIDAY (November 10, 2023) for the adjoining FARRUGIA, Mario.

Sale Lawn Cemetery.

The Farrugia family would like to thank everyone who attended Mario's funeral and sent flowers, cards and kind thoughts on the loss of our beloved husband, father and pop.

Thanks to Royal Freemasons and The Nurse Next Door, also thanks to the Palliative Care Team and Brad and team at Semmens Funerals and Gina Brakey the Celebrant.

Sincere thanks to the Sale Turf Club for providing the Wake.

Fay, Debbie, Kerrie, Stephen, Julie, Johnny and partners and grandchildren and great grand children.

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Phone 5143 1232

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Scott Rossetti & Staff 1390 Maffra Road Sale

03 5143 2477

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Rising athletics star Lylah Jiskings of Longford.

LONGFORD'S Lylah Hiskings has been selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Primary Schools Track and Field Championships.

The championships will be held in Launceston later this month.

The 11-year-old recently put in performances that saw her come second in the 100-metre and 200m events at the Victorian Primary Schools Championships held at Albert Park Melbourne, as well as first in the

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Gippsland Region 100m and 200m including a Gippsland record in the 200m event. Lylah is coached by Denis Huffer and is a member of the Gippsland Track Club.

During the winter season, she was part of the Under 14 Wellington Team that came first in the Athletics Victoria Sandown Road Relays.

The Australian Primary School Track and Field Championships will be held from November 23 to 27.

Goannas Over 60s suffer late defeat Gordon Cowling

THE Gippsland Goannas Over 60 cricket team travelled to Sydney Pargeter Reserve at Endeavour Hills on Sunday for their Round 3 game against the EH Over 60 team.

The boundaries were long and the outfield was very slow as the Goannas skipper, Rino Metlikovec won the toss and batted.

Ray Floyd and Ray Smith opened the innings, and took the score to 21 after 10 overs. Floyd, however, was bowled on the first ball of the 11th over, for 11 runs.

Peter Anton joined Smith and they advanced the score to 53 in the 18th over, when Anton was given out lbw for 16.

Gippsland was 2/61 at drinks which became 3/71 in the 23rd over when Neil Meredith was caught.

Murray Moore was stumped for 18 in the 31st over, Smith retired at 29 from 54 balls, Metlikovec retired for 13 from 30 balls, and Mark Brown (15 not out) took the score to 4/121 after the Goannas had batted their 40 overs.

The breeze picked up a bit during the day and the EH team commenced their innings after the lunch break.

Moore and Ian Southall opened the bowling. The score was only 15 when Southall got an lbw decision

in the eighth over. By the 14th over Southall had claimed two more wickets, and the score was 3/28.

Southall bowled his eight overs straight, and finished with the fine figures of 3/12.

Smith had a couple of overs and the score reached 63 at drinks. Meredith and Barrie Nunn bowled the next 10 overs, with Nunn (1/20 off five) breaking through, but the score was 4/103 after 30 overs.

Derek Morris, Metlikovec (1/1), Armstrong and Brown bowled two overs each and EH passed the Goannas score in the 38th over.

Wicket keeper Ian Gibson had come down with disease, so Metlikovec and Floyd shared the keeping duties. The Goannas fielding wasn’t as good as usual, but Armstrong and Smith both took catches.

The Over 60s now have a break as the National Over 60 carnival will take place in Perth from November 12 to 16.

Ray Smith has been selected for the Vic 1 team, while Peter Anton and Ray Floyd will play in the Vic 6 team in Division 4.

The Goannas Over 50 team will be in action this Sunday, November 12 with a home game against East Ringwood, while the Over 70 team will play an away game against the Australian Cricket Society side.

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Blaze lit at Fish Creek FNC Liam Durkin MORE than 100 years of history gone in an instant.

The local sporting community was left shocked over the weekend, after learning the Fish Creek FootballNetball Club social rooms/change rooms at Terrill Park had been gutted by fire.

Suspected arsons torched the double storey brick building in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The club had been the target of vandalism in days leading up to the attack, and investigations remain to see whether or not the two cases are linked.

Fish Creek Fire Brigade was alerted to the blaze, and were joined by tankers from Foster, Milford, Toora, Yanakie and Meeniyan.

District 9 Commander Greg Fisher said CFA crews were alerted at 5.06am on Saturday.

“Crews did an excellent job containing the fire to the one building and prevented it from spreading to a nearby shed," he said.

Victoria Police worked with CFA Fire Investigators and the Arson Squad to confirm the circumstances, which appears to be suspicious.

The tragedy has certainly made for an experience at opposite ends of the scale, as the Kangaroos won the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League senior football premiership less than two months ago.

As one of the most successful country football clubs in Victoria by way of premierships, permanent reminders of Fish Creek's near 40 senior football flags are now just confined to memory.

The Fish Creek faithful gathered over the weekend to inspect the damage, and met at the nearby pub to collect their thoughts.

Local trainer claims first win in Warrnambool

Fire completely destroyed the social rooms, and with it, all trophies, honour boards and premiership cups won by Fish Creek.

Greyhound trainer Jordi McQuillen, 23, with her two-year-old greyhound, Intoxicating.

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Zoe Askew The Fish Creek Football-Netball Club rooms up in flames.

Club president Ray Stefani told Seven News the community was absolutely devastated to lose what had been described as the 'centre of town'.

"Don't understand why they would need to do this, steal what you want to steal but why burn the place down," he said.

The tiny town of less than 1000 people has a proud sporting history, with a number of locals going on to AFL ranks.

Current Gold Coast player Sam Flanders grew up in 'Fishy', as

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did Barry Standfield (Western Bulldogs and Adelaide) and Wayne Weidemann (Adelaide).

Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath is also from Fish Creek, and lost photos of her father's playing days in the fire.

"Sending love to the Fish Creek Kangaroos. Buildings can be replaced but to lose the history of this mighty community club is heart breaking," she posted to social media.

"Honour boards, cups, trophies and photos of the many Kangaroos achievements, gone.

"Please take care, current and past players, supporters and families.

The clean-up effort is now underway, with the club determined to fight on.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for those wishing to donate, which can be accessed via gofundme.com/f/ourwonderful-club-start-to-rebuild?utm_ campaign=p_lico+share-sheetfirst-launch&utm_medium=copy_ link&utm_source=customer

Barassi to be honoured this Friday Liam Durkin

A STATE Memorial Service to honour the life of AFL legend Ronald (Ron) Dale Barassi AM will be held this Friday.

The service will, fittingly, take place at the MCG from 11am.

As the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a ‘Legend’, and one of only four AFL players to be elevated to the same status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, it is fitting to gather at the MCG where Barassi so often played and coached the game.

His career remains unmatched, he played 254 games and kicked 330 goals between 1953 and 1969 and coached more than 500 games.

As a player and coach, Barassi appeared in 17 Grand Finals and won 10 premierships (he often wrote '17-4-10' in his signature).

Barassi coached a number of local players, most notably Sale's Ian Collins, Maffra's Bill Bennett, and Yarram's Andrew Dunkley.

Bennett played in Carlton's 1968 premiership coached by Barassi, as did Collins, while Dunkley played his early years at Sydney under Barassi in the 1990s.

The '68 Cartlon premiership team featured six players from Gippsland. Joining Bennett and

Carlton’s 1968 premiership squad, coached by the late Ron Barassi, featured seven players from Gippsland, including Sale’s Ian Collins and Maffra’s Bill Bennett. Barassi will be honoured this Friday with a state memorial service at the MCG. Photo: Contributed Collins was Adrian Gallagher (Yarram), Neil Chandler (Welshpool), Garry Crane (Yallourn North) and Bryan Quirk (Morwell).

Moe's Ted Hopkins was another Gippslander

coached by Barassi throughout his career.

Hopkins famously kicked four second half goals in the 1970 Grand Final, seeing Carlton storm home to win the premiership after trailing Collingwood by 44 points at the main break.

His life changed forever with just five words delivered by Barassi at halftime of that fateful game - "get ready Teddy, you're on".

The state memorial will celebrate Barassi's extraordinary life and the contribution he made not only to Australian football, but to the community.

A great believer in giving back to the community, Barassi made contributions to countless organisations and causes throughout his life including all levels of football - women’s, grassroots, country and international. He became a member of the Order of Australia in 1978, a Life Member of the AFL in 1979. He was also a Life Member of four clubs - Melbourne, Carlton, North Melbourne and Sydney. He also received a Bravery Award in 2012 for coming to the defence of a woman who was being attacked on the street on New Year’s Day in Melbourne in 2009.

Family, friends, and supporters are invited to attend, and to further recognise the impact of his life.

Those wishing to attend can secure a ticket (free of charge) at vic.gov.au/ron-barassi

GREYHOUND trainer Jordi McQuillen, 23, and her two-year-old greyhound Intoxicating claimed their maiden career win in Warrnambool last month.

Intoxicating stormed home, setting a new personal best to win Race 2 on Monday, October 9, at Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club.

The McQuillen-trained chaser lined up in the 390m contest, paying $4.20, while race favourite Redemption Rock, trained

by Greater Geelong's Kathryne Tabb, was paying $2.50.

Intoxicating's budding career is rather the family affair, with McQuillen sharing ownership of the two-year-old greyhound with her parents, Mick and Michelle.

The McQuillen family are well-known among the local sporting community, holding strong ties with the Boisdale-Briagolong Football-Netball Club and Sale Greyhound Club, where Jordi's parents, Mick and Michelle, work as fulltime employees.

Intoxicating's maiden win in Warrnambool last month was a proud moment for McQuillen.

"Our little princess finally breaks her maiden, and we couldn't be more over the moon with her performance," McQuillen said.

"To own a dog with my parents is so surreal, but her winning is just the icing on top, truly one of the best moments in my career to date.

"From a pet living on my bed in March to now a winner at the track, what a turnaround."

McQuillen thanked those who have continued to support her in establishing a career in greyhound racing. "[A] massive thank you to my parents for doing the hard yards with getting her to stop flipping in the boxes," she said.

"Also, a massive shout out to Peter Schofield for taking her in and pre-training her when I didn't have the room for her.

"Last but not least, my bosses, Darren and Simone, for giving me the opportunity to train my own bitch. Couldn't be possible without your support."

Local regions impress at Victorian Netball State Titles Zaida Glibanovic GIPPSLAND and Latrobe Valley stunned the Victorian Netball State Titles Open competition, coming sixth and fifth respectively.

Netball Victoria's State Titles is an opportunity for all 19 regions across Victoria to compete in 15&U Female, 17&U Female, 17&U Male, Open Female, and mixed All Abilities competitions.

Teams play in a round robin style tournament, with the top teams playing off in finals to crown the state champions.

GIPPSLAND had a slow start, having the bye first up and then losing to Dandenong Valley by six goals.

Finding themselves, the open team went on to beat Chisholm by a single goal, which is where Gippsland's wheels began turning.

Defeating Glenelg 17 to 9 and then the Western Region open team 16-12, they were on a run.

A surprise three-goal loss to Henderson gave the Gippy team a little mid-day slump, then going on to lose to Barwon 19-7.

The slump was not for long as the girls from regional Victoria know all about adversity, and came back to defeat Jika 12-9.

Playing quality sides like Two Bays, the Gippsland team weren't far off the mark as they only needed three more goals to tie the game.

THE Latrobe Valley team had a cracking start, leading Chisholm in the first half, but the team just fell short in the end and allowed Chisholm to draw the game back, finishing 12 goals-all.

Next, Latrobe Valley took on the Western Region open team, where they defeated them quite easily 19-10.

Barwon was in a class of their own as they cut through all of the Valley's defences.

Barwon went on to double the Valley team's score 9-18.

Two Bays were much like Barwon where they

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were just too good, defeating the Valley 21-14.

Next up for the team was another challenge in Central Highlands who were a well-oiled engine, the Valley team couldn't stop the onslaught and went on to lose 21-11.

The Latrobe Valley team weren't disheartened, having to verse three of the toughest teams in a row, they knew they were in for an easier run home.

Playing Dandenong, things were tight, however the Valley team couldn't hold onto their systems and went on to lose by a mere five goals.

After a much needed lunch break, Valley came out firing, stunning Glenelg's open side 19-15.

Valley found a rhythm to go on and win three games in a row, beating Henderson by eight goals and Jika's open side shortly after.

With the last game of the day a Gippsland showdown, the underdogs in the Latrobe Valley wanted to show their bite, and that they did for the first few minutes with scores neck-and-neck.

The Gippsland team, showing their class, overran

the underdogs in the end, but it sure did make for an enjoying display of local talent.

Central Highlands took out the 2023 Open Championships narrowly defeating Barwon.

IN other results, Gippsland's All Abilities Division 1 team took out the competition finishing on top of the ladder, winning every game.

The final saw Gippsland dominate to beat Henderson 15-3.

Latrobe Valley's 15&U side came 12th out of 19 in the state while Gippsland came 15th.

Gippsland's 17&U side came 11th while the Valley's side came 12th out of 19 teams.

With Netball Victoria growing male participation, Gipplsand was heavily represented, with two teams from the region in the six-team competition.

The 17&U male competition was exciting to watch as Latrobe Valley fell just short of a podium finish, finishing fourth while Gippsland came last.

There is always room for improvement as the junior male teams just begin their netball journey.

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50 years on from Sale Cup win Tom Hayes

FIFTY years ago, Sale duo Steven Shiels and Greg Lee were crowned Sale Cup champions, and following the completion of the 2023 Sale Cup, it was only right to share the local story.

In 1973, Brandy Balloon, trained by Lee and ridden by Shiels, stormed to the line to claim the Sale Cup, launching what would not only be a strong career for the horse, but jockey and trainer also.

Brandy Balloon would go on to reach heights as high as winning the J J Liston Stakes, a weightfor-age Group 2 race, in 1974, which both Shiels and Lee believed to be a high point in both of their careers.

Shiels was practically born into the sport, beginning to ride his own horse at the age of five.

“My grandfather was a drover, and we always had numerous horses, I had my own horse when I was a five-year-old,” Shiels said.

“When I first learnt to ride, I wasn’t allowed to have a saddle, I had to learn balance, and you can't learn balance in a saddle.

“The day I turned 15, I started my apprenticeship,” Shiels said.

Shiels was not your typical jockey, standing at five foot, 11 inches tall, he was described to have a footballer build back in those days.

Despite that abnormality, Shiels believed there was no disadvantage, describing Brandy Balloon as one of the best horses he has ever ridden.

The two found each other quite easily, Shiels was doing his apprenticeship while Lee was at the beginning of his training career.

“I trained horses out on the farm, and I used to ride them myself out there, Steven would be based in Sale and I’d bring the horse to the track and Steven started riding for me,” Lee said.

Shiels took the reins of Brandy Balloon and raced majority of its 100-plus starts, winning over a fifth of the races.

After looking through his records, Lee discovered that from Brandy Balloon’s 101 starts, Shiels rode 90 of those races, winning 27.

Both only have a rough recollection of the Sale Cup Day from 50 years ago, yet it remains as one

Brandy Balloon trainer Greg Lee and regular jockey Steven Shiels hold the frame that contains the 1973 Sale Cup win.

Photos: Tom Hayes of their most memorable moments together.

After three consecutive wins in Melbourne, Lee said he was “pretty confident” that Shiels was able to get the job done in Sale.

“Before the Sale Cup, he’d won he last three starts at Pakenham, Cranbourne and Sandown,” Lee said.

“The Sale Cup was the fourth in a row,” Shiels added.

“It’s always a big occasion - the Sale Cup - I reckon the crowds those days were bigger than the crowds today,” Lee said.

“Back then there was no TV coverage, so if you wanted to watch a race, you had to be at the races,” Shiels said.

Not only did the Sale duo claim the Sale Cup, but also the track record, which stayed in place

for a number of years, all the way up until 1988.

Yet, Brandy Balloon’s time of 1:42.2 was achieved in a 1700-metre track, five years later the Sale Cup was then run over two kilometres, before it was reduced to 1600m in 1988.

Just to make the Sale Cup Day just as special, Lee also trained the winner of the Sale Cup hurdle race, back in 1973, the brother of Brandy Balloon.

Running second in the 1973 Sale Cup was Koala Boy, which was ridden by none other than the late Harry White, who won four Melbourne Cups in the 1970s.

White worked with Bart Cummings and George Hanlon, winning back-to-back Melbourne Cup’s in 1974 and 1975, before another back-to-back feat in 1978 and 1979.

Shiels continued to race in Sale Cups following his triumph, but was never able to claim another win on cup day; the closest he got was coming third with Brandy Balloon the following year.

Shiels was never enthralled by the glitz and glam of becoming a Group 1 jockey, despite having the chance to, but instead did it purely for the love of the sport.

As for Lee, he trained the 1980 winner, Mac’s Indian, which would be his final Sale Cup winner.

Lee finished up as a trainer in 1988, and Shiels hung up the silks not long after in the early 1990s.

Shiels only does as much as watching these days, but still has a love for the sport.

“We walked into Cranbourne races … and he said, ‘Doesn’t it smell good?’,” Steven’s wife Mandy said.

“I said, ‘What do you mean it smells good, all I can smell is horse sh**’.

“And he goes, ‘Yeah, and doesn’t it smell good!’”

While for Lee, he became a racing steward, which is funny since jockeys and trainers tend to “hate the stewards”.

He did that for 24 years, before retiring for good.

Both now live the quiet life in Sale, but still keep up with local racing whenever it is in town.

The photo finish of the Sale Cup in 1973.

Brandy Balloon, who won the Sale Cup 50 years ago.

Noel Burley Memorial Hillclimb MAFFRA & District Car Club will hold Round 8 of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series - a Twilight and Short Track event - this Saturday afternoon and evening.

The 2023 racing season concludes with the annual Noel Burley Memorial Hillclimb.

This has been the season ending meeting now for more than 40 years.

The twilight race meeting will commence at 1pm, with everyone competing for the coveted Noel Burley Perpetual Trophy for the fastest time at the event. Favourites to take the outright honours are buggy drivers Kerran Pridmore, Matt Muir and Anthony Kovco, however nothing is certain until the dust settles at the end of the event.

Named in honour of one of the club’s early members, Noel - or 'Noddy' as he was known - joined the Maffra & District Car Club almost by accident.

At a Motorkhana event held in 1967, Burley

competed in a Morris Mini 850, winning first place.

The prize was free membership to the club, and from then on in, he was hooked.

An avid motorsport fan, in the years that followed Burley also became a committee member of the club, and was instrumental in the initial design and construction of the Boisdale Hillclimb facility.

The first hillclimb on the gravel race track was held on August 31, 1969, with Noel again instrumental in the running of the race meeting.

A renowned motorsport journalist, Noddy also had his own radio program broadcast across Gippsland dedicated to all forms of motor racing.

From organising time trials, rallies and motorkhanas, to competing in national events such as the Repco Reliability Trial, Burley also found time to help organise and enjoy social gatherings such as movie nights for the club.

Sadly, Noel succumbed to cancer in 1980, however is fondly remembered by many members of the club from that era.

The annual race meeting named in his honour holds a special meaning for those fortunate to share great times with him in those early years.

With immediate family not only in attendance, but competing in this event, it is made all the more special to all involved.

As with all Boisdale events, there is free entry to the Hillclimb track, which is located at 239 Boisdale/Newry Road, Boisdale.

A kiosk will be open throughout the meeting, and a playground will keep the kids amused.

For further information, go to www.madcc.com. au, or phone Adrian Britton on 0418 561 053.

Maffra & District Car Club legend Noel Burley.

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Paying respect to SMCA legends

THE Sale-Maffra Cricket Association lost two of its past champions in Patrick Bourke and John Jackson recently.

SMCA Team of the Century member Patrick Bourke is being remembered for a long and distinguished career over four decades.

Playing for Nambrok, Tinamba, and Briagolong, he had a highest A Grade score of 126 not out, made in 1956/57 for Tinamba against Old Collegians, which was the highest individual score recorded that season.

His best figures were 9/24 in 1952/53 for Tinamba against Bundalaguah in A Grade.

Other notable A Grade performances included 8/29 for Tinamba against West End, 8/50 (Briagolong versus RAAF), 6/8 (Tinamba versus Nestle)

and a haul of 6/36 (Tinamba versus against Maffco).

Playing for smaller rural clubs, not all seasons were in A Grade.

In 1959/60, Bourke won the Association B Grade batting and bowling awards playing for Briagolong.

That season included a career high score of 156 not out against Boisdale.

In 1960/61, still with Briagolong, he made 105 out of 182 in a losing semi-final match.

In 1955/56 in the Maffra B Grade section, he helped Tinamba win the premiership against Newry with 49 runs as well as figures of 4/31 and 4/30.

Off field, he served on the SMCA committee during the 1970's and was part of the tribunal panel in the 1980's.

Bourke, started his representative career the season before the SMCA was formed when he went to Country Week in 1949/50 with the Sale Cricket Association and Maffra Cricket Association combine team. His representative career was 46 games and stretched from 1949/50 to 1960/61. He took 85 wickets and had best bowling of 6/54 against Warragul, to go with a further five five wicket hauls.

He captained the Country Week team in 1958/59, 1959/60 and 1960/61 and won the Country Week bowling (aggregate) award in 1952/53, 1953/54, 1957/58 and 1958/59.

John Jackson made 17 senior representative appearances for the SMCA after debuting in 1952/53.

Unfortunately, the 1960’s is the decade with the

most missing matches so there is little doubt he played more than 17 matches.

The records available show best bowling of 8/50 against Leongatha in 1966.

At club level, he played with Stratford and is a life member of the Redbacks His best bowling performances on record in first grade is 8/27 against Tinamba in 1965/66). Jackson also took 6/18 (versus Rosedale 1966/67) and 6/26 (versus Cobains 1956/57).

He was selected as an opening bowler in the SMCA Team of the 1960’s.

After his playing days he served for well over a decade on the SMCA Tribunal.

Editor's note: With thanks to David Anderson for this information.

SALE-MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION SECOND GRADE ROUND 4 - DAY 2 BUNDALAGUAH V YARRAM & DISTRICT PELICANS at Bundalaguah CC, Col Wrigglesworth Oval - Turf BUNDALAGUAH 1ST INNINGS BATTING S Schuback c N/A b A Taylor ............................................................ 63 A Padula b T Crawford ....................................................................... 11 T Oreilly c C Gardiner b L Roberts.................................................. 53 G Munasinghe c N/A b B Layton ..................................................116 A Lynch c N/A b T Crawford ...........................................................104 E Aponso b B Layton .......................................................................... 18 M Templeton c N/A b T Crawford......................................................9 J Cantwell c L Roberts b C Gardiner.............................................. 28 H Anderson not out............................................................................ 18 B Gieschen not out ................................................................................6 Sundries (6b 4lb 3w 2nb) 15 TOTAL 8 wickets for 441 (75 overs) YARRAM & DISTRICT PELICANS 1ST INNINGS BOWLING T Chisholm 4-1-17-0, M Cleary 12-1-78-0, C Gardiner 6-0-58-1, T Crawford 13-0-77-3, L Roberts 4-0-28-1, R Hyland 2-0-9-0, A Taylor 13-2-69-1, B Layton 21-2-95-2 YARRAM & DISTRICT PELICANS 1ST INNINGS BATTING P Griffiths c A Padula b J Lenehan ....................................................4 B Askew c N/A b J Cantwell.............................................................. 15 T Crawford run out ............................................................................. 23 B Layton c N/A b G Munasinghe .......................................................2 L Jenkins b T Oreilly ............................................................................ 17 C Gardiner c N/A b J Cantwell............................................................1

A Taylor b T Oreilly............................................................................... 16 T Chisholm not out ............................................................................. 23 L Roberts b T Oreilly...............................................................................2 M Cleary b T Oreilly................................................................................0 Z Cook ........................................................................................................0 R Hyland not out.....................................................................................0 Sundries (0b 0lb 2w 4nb) 6 TOTAL 9 wickets for 109 (31.3 overs) BUNDALAGUAH 1ST INNINGS BOWLING G Munasinghe 6-1-6-1, H Anderson 8-2-22-0, J Lenehan 4-23-1, J Cantwell 6-0-39-2, E Aponso 2-0-7-0, T Oreilly 5.3-0-32-4 YARRAM & DISTRICT PELICANS 2ND INNINGS BATTING P Griffiths b G Munasinghe.............................................................. 54 B Askew c A Padula b G Munasinghe..............................................4 T Crawford c G Munasinghe b T Oreilly ....................................... 27 B Layton c A Padula b G Munasinghe .............................................3 L Jenkins b T Oreilly ............................................................................ 10 C Gardiner c A Padula b J Cantwell ............................................... 10 A Taylor not out.................................................................................... 25 T Chisholm c A Padula b N French................................................. 21 L Roberts b N French.............................................................................0 M Cleary not out .................................................................................. 10 Sundries (6b 2lb 0w 1nb) 9 TOTAL 8 wickets for 173 (33.3 overs) BUNDALAGUAH 2ND INNINGS BOWLING G Munasinghe 8-4-14-3, N French 2-1-6-2, H Anderson 4-023-0, J Lenehan 3-0-20-0, S Schuback 5-0-40-0, J Cantwell 2-0-16-1, M Templeton 0.3-0-6-0, E Aponso 3-0-20-0, T Oreilly 6-1-20-2 MAFFRA V COLLEGIANS

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TOTAL 10 wickets for 192 (70 overs) COLLEGIANS 1ST INNINGS BOWLING N Singh 7-0-33-0, M Nicholls 25-7-54-3, W Braden 10-3-20-5, D McGuiness 2-0-8-0, B Carubia 9-3-21-0, X Hurley 7-4-15-1, R Wilson 10-1-31-1 COLLEGIANS 1ST INNINGS BATTING D McGuiness b C Hennig.....................................................................0 R Wilson b J Pendrick.............................................................................4 M Nicholls c C Hennig b D Griffiths............................................... 17 X Hurley c N Wozniak b D Griffiths ................................................ 12 C Anderson lbw D Griffiths .................................................................0 J Moulton c C Hennig b B Rowley.................................................. 46 C Moulton b D Griffiths ........................................................................4 W Braden lbw D Griffiths .....................................................................0

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N Singh c C Hennig b B Rowley.........................................................6 M Stobie b C Francis ..............................................................................0 B Carubia not out ...................................................................................2 Sundries (10b 4lb 0w 2nb) 16 TOTAL 10 wickets for 107 (43.5 overs) MAFFRA 1ST INNINGS BOWLING J Pendrick 5-3-7-1, A Kuizenga 6-0-24-0, C Francis 5-2-10-1, C Hennig 6-3-10-1, D Griffiths 8-0-21-5, B Flynn 6-4-10-0, B Rowley 7.5-2-14-2 MAFFRA 2ND INNINGS BATTING R Phelan lbw M Stobie..........................................................................1 B Rowley c R Wilson b X Hurley ...................................................... 20 C Hennig not out ................................................................................. 12 D Griffiths not out ..................................................................................2 Sundries (1b 0lb 0w 2nb) 3 TOTAL 2 wickets for 38 (16 overs) COLLEGIANS 2ND INNINGS BOWLING W Braden 3-0-7-0, B Carubia 5-0-12-0, M Stobie 5-0-11-1, X Hurley 3-0-7-1 HEYFIELD V STRATFORD REDBACKS at Gordon Street Reserve (Heyfield), Oval 1 - Turf STRATFORD REDBACKS 1ST INNINGS BATTING J Woodward c S Donahoe b B Stanley ......................................... 15 D Davidson c N/A b J Zdrazil ..............................................................0 B Channing c C Ronan b J Zdrazil .....................................................0 M Pendergast c C Ronan b D McMahon.........................................4 T Millar run out C Ronan, D Patmore............................................ 35 B Dekkers c&b J Zdrazil ..................................................................... 12 O Shaw c R Smith b J Zdrazil ..............................................................0 S Williams not out................................................................................ 65 M Woodward b R Smith..................................................................... 61 J Williams run out ..................................................................................0 N White b R Smith ..................................................................................6 Sundries (9b 1lb 5w 0nb) 20 TOTAL 10 wickets for 218 (74 overs) HEYFIELD 1ST INNINGS BOWLING R Smith 17-5-33-2, J Keane 9-1-23-0, B Stanley 5-0-19-1, J Zdrazil 19-3-50-4, D De Silva 5-2-11-0, D McMahon 19-2-67-1 HEYFIELD 1ST INNINGS BATTING J Keane c&b T Millar............................................................................ 20 D De Silva c&b T Millar....................................................................... 54 L Parsonage c N/A b T Millar............................................................ 16 D Patmore c N/A b J Williams .............................................................2 R Smith not out .................................................................................... 78 T Pritchett b J Williams..........................................................................0 S Donahoe b M Pendergast................................................................0 C Ronan not out................................................................................... 34 Sundries (11b 3lb 0w 2nb) 16 TOTAL 6 wickets for 220 (61.5 overs) STRATFORD REDBACKS 1ST INNINGS BOWLING B Cottrell 3-1-13-0, S Williams 1.4-0-11-0, O Shaw 2-0-17-0, M Pendergast 5-1-17-1, J Williams 6-2-18-2, D Davidson 1-0-2-0, J Woodward 12-1-42-0, N White 9-2-31-0, T Millar 21.5-1034-3 SALE defeated BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG by forfeit

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THIRD GRADE ROUND 4 - DAY 2 Yarram & District Pelicans 5-183 (J Becker 104 not out A Dunkley 25; R Donohue 2-61 W Ridgeway 1-25) d Sale 3rd Grade 106 (D Wynn 30 J Duffield 16, S Becker 4-15 S Ruebhart 3-12) Wurruk 3rd XI 7-223 (L Sharrock 107 not out A Andrews 45; C Missen 1-19 E Logan 1-19) d Rosedale-Kilmany 3rd XI 7-122 (S Fox 61 S Fox 23, N Tourtoulas 6-24 J Goodwin 3-19) Nambrok 3rds 6-128 (A Robinson 50 not out H Russell 16; C Camm 3-35 S Lucas-Laws 1-8) d Longford 3rd Grade 0-0 (C Osborne 28 not out R Traeger 27, T Turpin 5-28 H Russell 2-26) Bundalaguah 3rd grade 8-212 (Z Knight 103 P Horan 38; S McLaverty 3-31 M Murphy 2-29) d Maffra 3rd Grade 0-0 (B Coridas 52 C Pendrick 43 not out, M Murphy 3-44 H Savage 2-10)

FOURTH GRADE ROUND 4 Maffra 4th Grade 7-187 (A Sellings 32 not out H Sellings 31; P Sheilds 2-20 C Strachan 1-12) d Nambrok 4ths 57 (J Curran 19 P Sheilds 16, C Kelly 3-4 S Coridas 3-30) Heyfield 5-181 (J Burton 41 R Winter 33 not out; W Moon 2-25 M Wrigglesworth 2-33) d Bundalaguah 4th grade Yaks 6-180 (A Day 50 g Abrahall 50, J Pearson 3-34 M Winter 2-27) Sale 4th Grade 7-118 (A Fernando 35 not out A Fernando 31 not out; R Singh 3-19 A Johnston 2-18) d Bundalaguah 4th grade Bulls 9-117 (R Singh 75 not out A Johnston 15, J Shingles 5-16 S Fernando 1-20) Longford 4th Grade 6-134 (J Love 48 L Grosveld 21; P Croker 2-19 N/A 2-33) d Boisdale-Briagolong 4th XI 9-132 (R Marshall 50 T Threadgold 31, M Alexander 2-10 T Ankers 2-13) Collegians Fourths 5-161 (G Wells 41 not out R Wells 39 not out; C Young 1-7 C May 1-18) d Wurruk 4th XI 7-152 (J Morris 35 W Breddels 33 not out, M Foster 2-11 R Sullivan 1-7)

SMJC UNDER 16 ROUND 3 - DAY 2

Stratford Redbacks 5-18 (M Pendergast 45 not out J Madden 30; C Kelly 2-12 R Corbell 2-14) d - Wurruk/Maffra 0-0 (J Higgins 21 J Parker 14, M Pendergast 4-10 B Cottrell 2-4) Sale & Collegians s 6-134 (J Duffield 34 M Robinson 26; R Leeson 2-11 J Scott 1-13) d Yarram/RK - 8-27 (R Leeson 10 H Leeson 6, R Donohue 5-6 H Davine 2-8)

SMJC UNDER 14 ROUND 4

Collegians 5-96 (X Hurley 17 O Sullivan 16; N/A 1-4 M Birss 1-5) d Heyfield 4-82 (A Brooker 21 M Winter 16, M Williamson 1-1 R Sutton 1-8)

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College in two-run thriller Liam Durkin

WAS Herschelle Gibbs playing for Longford last Saturday?

A mighty innings of 139 from Stefano Di Bartolomeo guided the Lizards to victory over Stratford in Round 4 of the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association.

Entering Day 2 needing 123 to win, the South African import virtually single-handedly got Longford over the line.

Adding to the innings was the fact Di Bartolomeo did not add to an overnight score, so his 139 came in a blaze of glory off just 125 balls on Day 2.

Even more astonishing was the fact the next highest score on the Longford card was 30, which came from Mitch Floyd bating at eight.

Di Bartolomeo slammed 11 fours and five sizes as the Lizards were eventually bowled out for 227 - well ahead of the 159 managed by Stratford in their first innings.

The Redbacks may have been entertaining

Mitch Floyd helped Longford with a useful 30, partnering with Di Bartolomeo as the Lizards recorded a memorable win.

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thoughts of a win after getting rid of overnight batsman Waltley Sutton and Brett McMaster early, but that only paved the way for Di Bartolomeo to come in and wrestle back momentum.

Stratford was still alive when Longford captain Lachlan Floyd was adjudged lbw to Bohdi Walker, leaving the Redbacks with two wickets to get and 15 runs to play with.

However, Di Bartolomeo did what was required and received a long ovation after finally being dismissed by Noah Bennett.

Bennett took the last two wickets to fall, however, given the almost muted response following the fall of the last wicket, it was clear Di Bartolomeo had completely demoralised the Redbacks.

Jack Rietschel chipped in two wickets himself, and Walker bowled exceptionally well for 4/45, however, the shoe was well and truly on the other foot for the most part, as Stratford bowlers were worked to all parts of the ground.

Even the sight of Jack Tatterson's figures - 1/76 off 18 overs, showed how much difference could be made by batsman taking it up to some of the premier performers of the SMCA. Stratford was forced to bat a somewhat meaningless second innings to see out the day.

Chris Aurisch got some time out in the middle, and smacked 47 not out from just 40 rocks.

The win was arguably Longford's best result since their run to the finals in season 2017/18.

The Lizards have undergone a huge rebuilding phase since then, and have slowly but surely taken steps in the right direction.

While a one-day win against Stratford last season (who were the reigning premier at the time), provided a huge boost, to defeat the Redbacks in a two day game will surely give further validation to those working behind the scenes.

Not discarding that one-day win, but limited overs games can often be a lottery, so for Longford to roll a Stratford team on their home deck with Rietschel, Tatterson and Walker in the line-up, should make people sit up and take notice.

COLLEGIANS won a thrilling, and equally controversial, game against Boisdale-Briagolong.

The Saints began Day 2 with the score 5/47 chasing 173.

The Saints ended the day with heartbreak, as they put up a fine effort, only to fall two runs short.

Adrian Burgiel and Liam Hurst picked up where they left off at the end of Day 1, settling into their work.

Burgiel settled into hitting as many balls out of College Oval as possible, and smoked half-a-dozen sixes in his knock of 45.

The big hitter operated with a mindset of 6,4,3,2,1, with 40 of his runs not forcing him to run up and down the pitch.

He went for one boundary too many however, and was bowled by Nathan Whitford advancing down the track trying to blast another maximum.

With the score 6/81, Hurst then played a watchful hand of 31 off 73 balls, only to be caught pulling Collegians skipper Zac Hurley.

At that stage the score was 8/127, but the Saints still had capable batsmen in Dylan and Lewis Bolton at the crease.

Bolton led his side superbly, making 47 batting at number nine, only to fall in a similar way to Hurst.

His demise might have also been cursed, as someone was heard to yell out "Dyl's on 47" the ball before he went out.

Bolton miscued a pull shot, as the ball flew high and landed in the hands of Madix Grattan at midwicket, leaving the score 9/168.

His brother Lewis then took Boisdale-Briagolong on the verge of victory, making a patient 15 off 50 balls, before becoming Whitford's fifth victim.

An appeal for lbw was met with a delayed response from the umpire, who seemed to take an eternity to deliberate before raising the finger.

While the decision was final, it was met with some distain from the sidelines, with a verbal tirade featuring plenty of use of a word starting with f clearly audible from the live steam of the game.

Whitford finished with 5/37 and some serious 'come ons' following each wicket in a good show of passion to the cause.

Assisting him was Charlie Morrison, who nabbed 3/55, and Hurley who took 2/48.

MAFFRA didn't get Anthony Scott out in time.

By the time they did, he'd already scored 104, which saw Yarram District to a huge first innings victory.

The Pelicans got the 94 runs they needed on Day 2 with relative ease, and then settled in for some match practise on their home turf.

Yarram eventually closed at 9/265, with Scott

adding to a scorecard that had Anthony Bland make 50 not out, Max Perry 42 and captain Jeremy Babb 31.

Scott his three sixes and 11 fours in his 117-ball knock, the same number of balls it took Bland to make his half-century.

Ben Durrant enjoyed some success for his toils

Stefano Di Bartolomeo during his mighty innings for Longford agaisnt Stratford. with the ball for Maffra, taking 5/65, while Jack Kelly joined him with 4/69.

BUNDALAGUAH completed a resounding victory over Rosedale-Kilmany.

The Bulls, after making 7/297 the previous week, were never troubled by the Warriors, who could only manage 180 at Roesedale Recreation Reserve.

Bundalaguah remains unbeaten after four rounds.

Sale had the bye.

SALE-MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION FIRST GRADE ROUND 4 - DAY 2 ROSEDALE-KILMANY V BUNDALAGUAH BUNDALAGUAH 1ST INNINGS BATTING J Langshaw c C Freshwater b D Rowley ...................................... 22 L Wrigglesworth c C Freshwater b T Love................................... 14 Steven Spoljaric not out .................................................................169 H Wrigglesworth c C Freshwater b I Love ......................................4 J Barnard b I Love ..................................................................................0 Jake Wynd st C Freshwater b R Diamond ................................... 39 J Read c D Rowley b D Owen........................................................... 22 N French c M Walters b I Love ......................................................... 19 C Smart not out.......................................................................................6 Sundries (0w 1nb 1lb 0b) 2 TOTAL 7 wickets fon 297 (80 Overs) ROSEDALE-KILMANY 1ST INNINGS BOWLING D Rowley 23-8-67-1, T Love 10-0-39-1, D Owen 11-3-48-1, R Diamond 14-1-43-1, I Love 16-0-69-3, K Snape 6-0-30-0 ROSEDALE-KILMANY 1ST INNINGS BATTING B Scott b J Wynd ................................................................................. 38 M Walters c C Morris b H Wrigglesworth..................................... 28 R Diamond c J Wynd b L Wrigglesworth........................................9 J Diamond c H Wrigglesworth b J Barnard................................. 20 D Owen lbw J Barnard ..........................................................................8 C Freshwater c C Smart b S Bedggood ........................................ 14 I Love lbw S Bedggood...................................................................... 13 D Rowley not out................................................................................. 34 T Love b J Barnard .............................................................................. 12 K Snape c H Wrigglesworth b J Barnard.........................................0 H Henry c S Bedggood b J Barnard..................................................0 Sundries (1w 0nb 2lb 1b) 4 TOTAL 10 wickets for 180 (64.5 Overs) BUNDALAGUAH 1ST INNINGS BOWLING Steven Spoljaric 10-5-17-0, H Wrigglesworth 10-2-36-1, L Wrigglesworth 6-3-15-1, N Nikolajew 2-0-7-0, J Wynd 17-450-1, Johandre Barnard 13.5-1-37-5, S Bedggood 6-1-15-2 YARRAM & DISTRICT V MAFFRA

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J Malone c S Noble b D Bolton ....................................................... 23 N Giove c M Annear b D Bolton.........................................................7 Z Russell c M Annear b M Donald.................................................. 36 C Morrison c J Outhart b M Donald .................................................6 S Cafferkey lbw M Donald ...................................................................0 J Dimarco c J Outhart b L Hurst...................................................... 21 N Anderson not out............................................................................ 35 N Whitford c J Outhart b L Hurst.......................................................8 J Collins b L Hurst ...................................................................................4 M Grattan lbw L Hurst...........................................................................1 Sundries (3b 5lb 2w 1nb) 11 TOTAL 10 wickets for 173 (61 overs) BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 1ST INNINGS BOWLING E Phelan-Penson 5-1-16-0, M Donald 20-2-44-4, M Annear 6-2-14-0, L Hurst 7-1-23-4, D Bolton 23-6-68-2 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 1ST INNINGS BATTING S Noble c Z Russell b C Morrison.......................................................3 J Outhart b N Whitford .........................................................................1 M Annear c N/A b C Morrison ............................................................0 A Gieschen lbw N Whitford.................................................................6 A Burgiel b N Whitford....................................................................... 45 M Donald c N/A b C Morrison ............................................................1 L Hurst c N/A b Z Hurley.................................................................... 31 N/A st J Malone b Z Hurley............................................................... 12 D Bolton c M Grattan b N Whitford ............................................... 47 L Bolton lbw N Whitford.................................................................... 15 E Phelan-Penson not out .....................................................................1 Sundries (2b 5lb 0w 2nb) 9 TOTAL 10 wickets for 171 (59.5 overs) COLLEGIANS FIRSTS 1ST INNINGS BOWLING J McGuiness 7-2-24-0, N Whitford 21.5-8-37-5, C Morrison 176-55-3, Z Hurley 14-2-48-2 STRATFORD V LONGFORD STRATFORD 1ST INNINGS BATTING C Aurisch c M McMaster b De Silva............................................... 34 T Boyd lbw b M Floyd............................................................................0 L Channing b L Floyd ............................................................................5 Jack Rietschel c unknown b L Floyd ............................................. 33

B Walker c Di Bartolomeo b L Floyd.............................................. 22 J Tatterson c Sutton b L Floyd ......................................................... 10 E Albrecht c Taylor b Thomas .......................................................... 15 D de Visser c unknown b Thomas.....................................................4 T Birss b L Floyd.................................................................................... 10 T Boyd b Di Bartolomeo.................................................................... 12 N Bennett t not out................................................................................8 Sundries (5b 0lb 0w 1nb) 6 TOTAL 10 wickets for 159 (55.2 overs) LONGFORD 1ST INNINGS BOWLING N De Silva 9-2-34-1, M Floyd 10-6-13-1, S Di Bartolomeo 11.21-34-1, L Floyd 17-3-42-5, B Russ 3-1-14-0, N Thomas 5-0-17-2 LONGFORD 1ST INNINGS BATTING H Wilkinson c Channing b Walker.....................................................3 W Sutton c Tatterson b Walker........................................................ 11 S Smith c Aurisch b Rietschel .......................................................... 11 N Thomas lbw b Albrecht ................................................................. 11 B McMaster c unknown b Rietschel.................................................6 S Di Bartolomeo c Rietschel b Bennett......................................139 N De Silva c Birss b Walker...................................................................0 M Floyd lbw b Tatterson ................................................................... 30 L Floyd lbw b Walker..............................................................................0 J Taylor not out..................................................................................... 13 M McMaster c de Visser b Bennett ...................................................0 Sundries (0b 2lb 0w 1nb) 3 TOTAL 10 wickets for 227 (71 overs) STRATFORD 1ST INNINGS BOWLING B Walker 22-9-45-4, J Tatterson 18-3-76-1, J Rietschel 17-3-572, T Birss 7-1-16-0, E Albrecht 3-0-9-1, N Bennett 4-0-22-2 STRATFORD 2ND INNINGS BATTING C Aurisch not out ................................................................................ 47 T Boyd c L Floyd b De Silva............................................................... 21 D de Visser not out ............................................................................. 18 Sundries (0b 1lb 0w 0nb) 1 TOTAL 1 wickets for 87 (13 overs) LONGFORD 2ND INNINGS BOWLING J Taylor 3-0-19-0, M McMaster 3-0-24-0, N De Silva 3-1-11-1, M Floyd 3-0-23-0, N Thomas 1-0-9-0

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Maffra too strong across CBL weekend Zaida Glibanovic

ROUND 5 of the Gippsland Men's Country Basketball League saw Maffra record a good win over Lakes Entrance.

The Eagles flew high on Sunday off the back of some show stopping individual performances from Sam Whelan who sank 33 points and Byron Sandeman who had 32 to his name as Maffra went home 103 to 73 point winners.

Sale had the bye.

In other games, Moe stunned their Morwell opposition at the Morwell Leisure Centre on Saturday night.

The Meteors got off to a slow start, down 25-19 at the first break, but found their groove as the minutes progressed. The Moe men outscored Morwell in the second term by 17 points and continued to dominate the ring from there, running home with a 117-94 win.

Moe’s Austin Shelley once again impressed as he shot a whopping 29 points. Moe’s next best scorer was Thomas Portbury finding 26 of his own with Ben van Dyk shooting 23 and Rohan Demzuck 21.

The Warragul Warriors were triumphant over the Pelicans, even after having to travel all the way to Lakes Entrance. The Warriors put on a dominant display to win 82-68.

Korumburra narrowly outperformed the Southern Peninsula Sharks, winning 84-77. The Wildcats managed to maintain a few points lead during the entire match but allowed the Sharks a late fourth quarter comeback. The Sharks had too much ground to cover and it was ultimately the Warriors who came out winning.

The Sunday ticket had all the heat as Morwell redeemed themselves, handing the Sharks a 28-point loss.

The Magic men controlled the ball for the entirety of the match, outscoring their Southern Peninsula opponents at every turn to win 122-94.

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Moe again proved too good as they defeated Wonthaggi 97-89. Moe’s usual shooters in Shelley (27 points) and Portbury (19) helped their side.

In the other match to complete Sunday’s wrap-up, the Pakenham Warriors defeated Korumburra 95-75.

Traralgon also had the bye, along with Sale.

IN the women’s competition, the Eagles stunned their opposition on Sunday. Making light work of Lakes Entrance, the Eagles reached new heights winning 80-29. Sienna Wynd was unstoppable at the net, sinking 34 points, outscoring the entirety of the Lakes Entrance whole team.

Lakes Entrance did not have a lot of luck last weekend, first going down to Warragul 92-52 on Saturday before their second bigger margin loss against the Eagles.

Moe are seeing great successes in both divisions as their women’s side got the job done against Morwell.

Magic's young gun Emily Scholtes sunk 20 points for her side to stay in the match, but Moe’s shooting

force was too strong with every Meteor player finding the net more than once. Abby Cornish had 14 points but the ball was shared around allowing everyone a chance to hit the scoreboard. The Meteors won 75-56.

Korumburra had no trouble getting through the Sharks, winning 102-62.

On Sunday, the Wildcats showed their might once again, defeating Pakenham 81-67.

Morwell's women’s side too found redemption like their men’s team, having a convincing win over the Sharks 81-62.

Moe tasted defeat against Wonthaggi on Sunday, losing 62-46, despite the valiant efforts of Caitlin Demczuk who shot 11 points, the Meteors were simply outclassed on the day by a better Wonthaggi outfit.

Like the men's, Sale Sonics and Traralgon T-Birds also had the bye in women's.