Gippsland Times Thursday 29 December 2022

Scholarship

The award is given to astudent that displays exemplary school values and academic drive, and has aplan for how they will contribute back to their community in the future.

The award constitutes asum of $30,000, an annual stipend of $10,000 for each year of athree-year university course.

This year’srecipient was Jazmin Powell.

Jazminhas attendedMaffra Secondary College since Year 7, and has always demonstrated the school values of resilience, learning, community and respect.

She hasconsistently maintained a strong work ethic, and achieved excellentacademic resultswhile contributing to her school community and supporting others.

Decidingthe

connection to Maffra

He was astudent in theLast Form at the Maffra Higher Elementary School (1954) and was in the First Form 5atthe newly established Maffra High School (1955).

The teachingand training that he received during his time at Maffra enabled him to study at the University of Melbourne, and then the University of Sydney to complete aBachelor of Veterinary Science degree.

Untilhis recent retirement, he practised as acattle veterinarian in the Maffra area.

Ms Malmo hadexperienceinitially as ateacher, then as aprimary school principal over avery long career.

It is this passionfor education and their connection to Maffrathat has driventheirdecision to continuesupporting further education for one Year 12 student from the college each year.

THE Jeannie and Jakob Malmo Tertiary

is awarded each year to one Maffra Secondary College graduate.

Her dream is to study Immunology at Monash University,withthe long-term plan of contributing to medical research into novel cancer immunotherapies.

scholarship recipient was avery challenging task for the panel, withmanygreat applicants. They

were all outstandingindividuals with a diverse range of skills and dreams, and were all worthy candidates.

Jakob and Jeannie Malmo generously donate the money for this annual scholarship, which started in 2021.

Mr Malmo has alongstanding

Secondary College.

Photo: Zoe Askew

Maffra Secondary College principal JenniferRoep with scholarship winner Jazmin Powell andthe scholarship’s namesakes Jeannie Malmo and Jakob Malmo.

Photo: Contributed

AnthonyCefala Mitsubishi Dealer Principal

Jason Tselepis Mazda Dealer Principal

WHAT if we were to tell you most of the pages written in your local newspaper this year were by ateam all under the age of 30?

Avery youthful band of enthusiastic journalists were at the heart of the Gippsland Times in 2022. And fair to saywepackedalot into the year.

Fromfederal and stateelections, to stories of locals triumphing over adversity, to events,schools and community groups, Ihope you have enjoyed reading the pages put together by the Gippsland Times this year, and Ihope we have done the readership justice.

Congratulations to all those champions of community who achieved personal milestones and accolades this year, as well as those who continued to advocate for causes close to their heart.

These are the typesofstories that will always make up the fabric of what alocal paper is all about. Imust acknowledge my team for their work and support this year.

Particularly,Iwishtopay tribute to Paul Grant, who has retired after an astonishing 45 years with the company.

Most of the pages you have seen in our sister paper, Latrobe Valley Express, in the last four decades, Granty has been the man responsible for putting together, and he has also beenbehindpages in the Gippsland Times for the last 12 months or so. Ifeel somewhatunqualified to sayanything given Ihave only worked with himfor ashort space of time, but his work and, more specifically, efficiency, has been remarkable.

We wish Granty all the best in retirement, and hope to see him around from time to time.

Imust also acknowledge senior journalist Michelle Slater, who has taken an exciting posting writing federal politics in Canberra.

It is most unfortunatefor us to lose Michelle, but it is agenuineonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her which Iwouldn’t begrudge anyone taking, so Iwishher all the best.

Michelle could always be relied upon to write front page stories for us, and for those that know newspapers, having astrong front is paramount.

Completing the trifecta of departures after a lengthy tenure this year was former editor Gregor Mactaggart.

Gregor moved to Echuca halfway through the year,continuing the role he served at the Gippsland Times.

While Gregor’s departure wasuntimely,hewasn’t totally lost to us, and Iappreciate the fact he is only ever aphone call away if Ineed.

That being said, to lose nearly 80 years of experiencebetween threepeople in thespace of six months is far from ideal, and as such, next year is looming as anew era for the paper.

Ihave conceded it will be impossible to replace

so much experience,sothe onuswill be on the existing team to step into more senior roles, with the addition of acouple of cadetshopefully meaning we are able to tick along.

Imust pay agratitude to our Sale editorialteam: Stefan Bradley, Tom Parry and Zoe Askew.

For those thatdon’tknow, it is not just the Gippsland Times that is put together by us, we also have aweeklynewspaper in Morwell (Latrobe Valley Express), as well as Gippsland Farmer once amonth.

Thereisa lot going on, so pleaseforgive us if there is atypo every now and again.

The Sale crew have done an unbelievable job under great duress, and Ican’t applaud their efforts enough.

They have worked virtually independently for thebestpart of 12 months, and shown they are more thancapable of steppinginto those senior roles mentioned earlier.

Another man Ineed to thank is Phil Hopkins. Phil answered an SOS from us halfway through the year, coming out of retirement to be asenior reporter when Istepped into the editor’s chair. His guidance and calming influence has been agodsend.

It would be remiss of me not to thank Julianne Langshaw as well -who gave me my start at this very paper.

Taking on the editor’s job was certainly achallenge,and Iwill be the firsttoadmit Iwasn’t ready for everything that came with it.

When Itook the job, no one told me I’d have to be apsychologistaswell.

Stepping in as a27-year-old meantthere was going to be some steep learning curves, and it was indeed an experience at times.

This is ridiculous Iknow and Icertainly wouldn’t recommend it, but there were afew times this year Ihad to force myself to stay awake for more than 30 hours just to get apaper out.

As Isaid, it was an experience.

That being said, Ihave appreciated the people I have worked with placing their trust in someone so young.

Thank you also to the variousclubs and local organisations for their hospitality.

To be editor of Gippsland’s oldest newspaper is indeed agreat honour,and not something Iforget.

As challenging as it has been,whenyou hear certain organisations are preparing for lifeafterthe Gippsland Times, you can’t help but be motivated to think ‘we’ll show you, we’re going to keep this thing going’.

For me, the weight of responsibility certainly isn’t lost when you are dealing with companies and individualswithbank balances Ican only dream of.

Iadded some interesting numbers into my phone this year: Daniel Andrews, John Pesutto, and every local MP.

The state election was undoubtedly the professional highlightfor theyear. It was an exhausting few weeks from all involved, but Iagainmustthank my team for the work they did.

Moving forward, Ihope we are able to add to the coverage, and keep the community informed.

Court is certainly one area Iwould like to pick up on, but like everything, we need to have the manpower in order to do it.

Iwon’t shy away from the fact that Ineed help. Iactually haven’t hada day off in overayear, and my fear is Iamgoing to hit the wall face-first before too long.

Hopefully by this time next year we will have troops on board committed for the long haul.

The buck ends up fallingwiththe editor don’t get me wrong, but if it is the editor sitting in the driver’s seat and just the editor then we have a big problem.

Thanks to everyone for their support.

Ihave no hesitation in saying this year was the most challenging of my life, both professionally and personally, but if there was asilverlining, it was the number of ‘good’ conversations Iwas able to have with people who offered an ear to listen.

Hope to see you all in 2023.

And yes, if we had adollar for every time someone told us, “no one reads Friday’s paper” we wouldn’t be working here -we wouldn’t need to work at all.

Liam Durkin

LIAM DURKIN

EDITOR -GIPPSLAND TIMES

The Federal Electionprovided plenty of bignews storiesthisyear.

Photo: File

Senior reporter Phil Hopkins wasacross all things forestry thisyear.

Photos: Contributed

Senior reporterMichelle Slater finished up this year

Gippsland Times editor for the first half of this year, Gregor Mactaggart.

The Steven Bradbury of editors, current Gippsland Timeseditor Liam Durkin.

Zoe Askew wasa familiar face at events, with notepadand camera in hand.

Journalist Stefan Bradleywas kept busy, overseeing the federal and stateelection among other things.

Journalist TomParry covered arangeofareas thisyear.

The brightest and best

Zoe Askew

IT was three sleeps untilChristmas and Ken Baade, Imean Santa, sat jollily on his mighty sleigh; the bearded, white-haired man handed candy to children at the far end of Guthridge Parade, Sale.

Bare feet moistened as local childrensprinted across the dewy grass, shouts of parents in the distance echoing, “watch out for the cars”.

Lights glistened against the dark night sky, and the chiming of bells resonated across nearby Stephenson Park.

Families of all shapes and sizes, pairs of lovers and groups of friendstoo, strode the streets of Sale, gazing at dazzling Christmas lights, as one would foreignanimals at the Melbourne Zoo.

With COVID restrictions far behind us, this year’s Christmas festivities got well underway, with myriad Wellington Shire residentsputting up themost incredible Christmas light displays.

While Christmas may be over, with lights soon to come down; we thought it best to name afew of ourfavourite displays from Sale and surrounds that youcan visit next year, so no one misses out.

Zoe Askew’s top 10

ChristmasLights for 2022:

• 356Three Chain Road, Maffra.

• 109Carpenter Street,Maffra.

• 42 Queen Street,Maffra.

• 40 Guthridge Parade, Sale.

• Peppercorn Close, Sale.

• Unit 1-2 Glass Street,Sale.

• WoodfordPlace,Sale.

• 8Tambar Court,Sale.

• 50 Fitzroy Street,Stratford.

• 8FindleyCourt,Stratford.

THIS year has been significant for the Gippsland Line Upgrade, with construction teamsundertaking important works along the rail corridor and at Bunyip,Longwarry, Morwell and Traralgon stations.

V/Linehas completed the new secondplatformsatall fourstations and passenger safety and amenity upgrades includingadditionallighting, CCTV, passenger information displays,canopy sheltersand extra seating.

In Bunyip,construction of the

new bus loop has been completed on the south side of the station, with additional accessible car parking spaces and pick-up and drop-off bays, improvingconnectivity for the community.

Works at LongwarryStationhave includedaccessibility improvements with the construction of the new stairs and ramp. Landscaping has also beencompleted on the south side, along with the formalisation of the bus loop.

At Morwell, V/Line has upgraded

pedestrian access around the stationprecinct,and the pedestrian underpass has undergone amajor makeoverwith additionallighting, CCTV and new passenger information displays.

Traralgon Stationsaw the removal of the old pedestrian overpass and the installation of a new, 104-tonne overpass, whichwill be accessible via stairs and lifts.

Work will progress this summer on the Gippsland Line.

Whilecoaches replace trainson

thelinefor Metro Tunnel Project works, V/Linewill progresstrack installation and put the finishing touches on the station upgrades at Traralgon,Morwell, Bunyipand Longwarry.

Coaches will replace trains betweenSouthernCrossand Bairnsdale stations from Wednesday, January 4toTuesday, January 31.

For more detailsand to plan yourjourney visit the PTV or V/ Line websites.

Jacobs is DUX

MAFFRA Secondary College is proud to announce their 2022 Dux, Jackson Jacobs.

Jackson is extremely happy with his ATAR result of 85.1, and is looking forward to studyinga BachelorofScience at Monash University next year, where he willbeable to pursue the things he is truly passionate about.

“I am honoured to be distinguished as Dux, among someofthe smartest andhardest working people Iknow,” Jackson said.

“It feels great that the hardwork throughout the year has paid off,but it wouldnot have been possible without all the generous help and advicefrom my teachersand schoolstaff

“My familyand friends gave me tremendous support, especially during exams, when they encouraged and helped me to do the best I possibly could have.

“I would like to congratulate theother Year 12s in my graduating class for getting here alongsideme, all of whom also did amazingly.

“Thankyou to everyone that made this roller coaster of an experience the best it possibly could have been.”

Jacksonworked consistentlyduring his VCE, and MaffraSecondary College is delighted that his great attitude to study has paid off, and are wishing him all the best with his future endeavours.

Principal Jennifer Roep is extremely proud of the cohort.

“I am really pleased forall of ourYear 12 students, who have returned to afull year of onsite learning with commitmentand vigour,” Ms Roep said.

“It has been fantastic to see them lead the school, renewing existing extracurricular initiatives and establishing new ones.

“After the disruptions of the last two years, these students have created agreat sense of community across the college, and enhanced student voice and agency which led to our 2022 School of theYear award for Vic SRC-Student Voice.

“Theyhave left alasting legacy for future students to continue building upon.”

The college’s 2022 VCE results have remained steady after big improvements last year, with amedian study score of 27.

Maffra Secondary College Dux, Jackson Jacobs. Photo: Contributed

Walk under the welcome sign at 356Three Chain Road, Maffra andenter amagical Christmasy world. 8Tambar Court,Sale

Looking back at

JANUARY

HOMICIDE SQUAD INVESTIGATES AFTER MAN DIES IN SALE (STAFF WRITERS)

DETECTIVES from the Homicide Squad are investigating after a man died and another was seriously injured in Sale on Friday night Emergency services were called to Hagenauer Street after reports two men were seriously injured about 9 15pm A man, who is yet to be formally identified, was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to hospital but sadly subsequently died Another man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries

SALE businesses are struggling to stay afloat as the Omicron wave swells COVID cases to an alltime high, washing widespread fear and trepidation throughout the local community

Since the pandemic’s beginning, many Sale businesses have spent the past 20 months fighting to stay open with the reoccurring lockdowns, continuously changing restrictions and travel limitations Best Western Aspen and Apartment proprietors Craig and Marianne Caddy revealed that they have chewed through all their savings since the pandemic’s beginning In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the relaxation of restrictions generated an influx of tourism and consumer demand, sparking hope for local businesses

But just as the return to normality seemed plausible, disaster struck, another COVID variant emerged, Omicron, and within the blink of an eye, Sale businesses were under pressure once again

FEBRUARY

MURDER CHARGE

A MAN has been charged by detectives from the Homicide Squad following the death of a 25-year-old man in Sale on Friday night Emergency services were called to Hagenauer Street after reports two men were seriously injured about 9 15pm The 25-year-old man from Sale was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to hospital, but later died Another man, a 26-year-old from Sale, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in a critical condition A 30-year-old Sale man was arrested at the scene and was charged on Sunday night with one count of murder  SAVE

THE JETTY (STEFAN BRADLEY)

on paper to advocate for the ageing McLoughlins Beach Jetty, in the hope that backing from the community and Wellington Shire Council will push the state government to fund and rebuild the jetty McLoughlins Beach Residents & Ratepayers Association president Allan Rogers said that Gippsland Ports wants the jetty to remain open, but if it’s not upgraded or rebuilt it may become unsafe and have to close “They have indicated that if it gets to the point where they haven’t got the funds to maintain or rebuild the jetty, they’ll have to close it because of their public liability,” Mr Rogers said “We understand that, so we’re trying to create public awareness so when we give them the petitions that we got, that might help them when they apply for funding, it’s as simple as that ”

MARCH

perpetrators in the Sale area over the summer months

Detectives from Wellington Family Violence Investigation Unit proactively engaged with 116 known family violence perpetrators who are subject to a Family Violence Intervention Order, and atrisk family members to prevent escalating abuse during the summer period

Police detected 35 breaches of Family Violence Intervention Orders between December 1, 2021 and January 31, 2022

APRIL

FAMILY’S BATTLE TO STAY TOGETHER (STEFAN BRADLEY)

Danny O’Brien has welcomed the state government’s commitment, saying he was relieved to see the funds finally secured after years of campaigning “The need to rebuild the jetty is an issue that has been dragging on for years, much to the frustration of McLoughlins Beach residents, visitors and fishermen alike,” Mr O’Brien said

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CALS LEGACY (ZOE ASKEW)

SALE’S Callum ‘Cal’ Wood, 17, was killed in a car crash on May 21, leaving a hole in the hearts of many and becoming a grim warning to all about road safety

Cal’s father Paul Wood endured the impossible task of burying his second-born son on Friday, as brothers Riley, Owen and Henry said their final goodbyes

Heartbroken by the sudden loss of their boy, Mr Wood and his partner Maree Cramp are pleading for drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions, especially on rural Gippsland roads

Mr Wood described the majority of rural roads “in shocking disrepair”

JUNE

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BUSY EVA A REAL RECORD-BREAKER (STEFAN BRADLEY)

EVA Clarke set her 17th Guinness World Record on June 4 after completing 6669 shuttle runs over a period of 19 hours, 57 minutes, while also beating her fundraising goal for Beyond Blue

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BLOOMING GREAT MUSIC FESTIVAL (STEFAN BRADLEY)

THE 10th Sale Music Festival “Picnic on the Green” lived up to its promise of warm weather, family fun and local musicians on Sunday at the Sale Botanic Gardens Opening the festival at 11am was Gippsland band The Soultanas, who have been together for 13 years The band’s keyboardist and vocalist Brett Glover, said he loved playing at the Sale Music Festival and The Soultanas had performed at “most of them” “We always get great people attending who really enjoy listening and participating in the music,” Mr Glover said Mr Glover said he wanted to watch and support all the acts at the festival, but in particular, was looking forward to seeing Mick Harrington’s set 

FAMILY VIOLENCE OPERATION LEADS TO ARRESTS

POLICE arrested and charged 12 people as part of an operation targeting high-risk family violence

LOCAL father Gagandeep Singh is within days of being forced to leave his family in Australia, unless he is granted a Ministerial Intervention to stay Gagandeep and his family, who live in Sale, have received a letter of support from Federal Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, for a Ministerial Intervention

If a visa is not given by the Home Affairs Minister or Immigration Minister, Gagandeep will depart Australia by May 11, 2022, and go back to India, depriving his wife Phoebe of a husband and their son Jarro, 3, of a father

MAY

THOUSANDS VOTE THEN ENJOY A DEMOCRACY SAUSAGE (STEFAN BRADLEY)

POLLING day saw foot traffic down as early voting numbers spiked this election season, but the Aussie tradition of a snag after voting lives on Cold morning weather in Sale led some to wait until the afternoon to line up to vote Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien handed out how-to-vote cards for his Nationals colleague Darren Chester at Araluen Primary School Sale & District Specialist School became a polling booth for the very first time, representing a prime opportunity to raise money with a sausage sizzle

JETTY SAVED AFTER FUNDING BOOST

THE historic McLoughlins Beach jetty has been saved following a sustained campaign from local residents $1 535 million in funding was allocated by the state government in this week’s budget to rebuild the landmark and preserve it for future use Opposition member and Gippsland South MP,

The Sale-based high school physical education teacher, fitness trainer and black belt, who founded Frontline Australia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness Academy last year with her husband Scott, is no stranger to pushing herself, but this challenge came close to defeating her

“I didn’t prepare physically for this challenge because I wanted to see what I was capable of and what I would do when I got slapped in the face with the possibility of giving up,” Mrs Clarke said

JULY

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“WE WON”: GAGANDEEP SINGH FINALLY ALLOWED TO STAY WITH FAMILY IN SALE (STEFAN

BRADLEY)

A SALE family has won their battle to stay together after an exhausting four years

Businessman and father Gagandeep Singh was last week given a pathway to a permanent partner visa, allowing him to remain in Australia

This paper first broke the story in April that Gagandeep, also known as Gavy, was near the end of the line with his bridging visa Unless it was extended or a new visa was given, Gagandeep would be forced to leave Australia and go back to India, separating him from his wife Phoebe and their four-year-old son Jarro, who live together in Sale

The saga has gone through numerous ups and downs, with Gagandeep stuck in limbo as various visas were given and denied, and decisions delayed

The family and their lawyer tried to get Ministerial Intervention under the previous Coalition government, which would allow the Immigration Minister to give a visa at their discretion The Ministerial Intervention was refused twice

FRUIT

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LOCAL BUSINESSES HIT IN THE HIP POCKET AS OMICRON IMPACT FELT (ZOE ASKEW)

MCLOUGHLINS Beach Residents & Ratepayers Association has started a petition both online and

The historic McLoughlins Beach jetty was saved this year.

Photos: File

the year in news

has resorted to opening a nursery to sell seedlings for customers to grow their own food

Speaking to the Gippsland Times, Mr Lazzaro described the “sudden rise” in the cost of lettuce “I paid $9 for each lettuce And then I got to try to resell them Lettuce is normally $2 It was a sudden jump,” Mr Lazzaro said “I think people are going without lettuce, or they are going with seedlings to grow their own “You can buy a bunch of seedlings for $3 and grow lettuce, about six of them, and the timeframe to grow them is not very long ”

AUGUST

CALLS FOR MORE TRAINS IN WELLINGTON SHIRE (STEFAN BRADLEY AND TOM PARRY)

LOCAL business and political figures are unanimously calling for additional train services to the Wellington Shire Leaders from the Committee for Wellington, Wellington Shire Council and the Sale Business and Tourism Association gathered at the Sale Railway Station last Monday, urging the state government to deliver on a long-held pledge

Presently, just three V/Line passenger rail services operate daily between Sale and Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, with local residents having to travel by road to Traralgon for additional services

The three local leaders noted that Sale has had three services to and from Melbourne for more than 30 years, despite the big population growth in the region 

LOCH SPORT KEBABS GOES GLOBAL

LOCH Sport has hit the world stage after Syrianborn businessman Elias Saliba’s kebab van was featured on a Syrian morning show broadcast internationally “I got a call from a friend in The Netherlands, who said they saw me on Syrian television through satellite TV,” Mr Saliba told the Gippsland Times

After that, friends and family from Belgium, Switzerland, Germany and all over called Mr Saliba to say they saw the Syrian-inspired Loch Sport Kebabs on Syrian television

The program and its website had translated the original Gippsland Times story ‘A taste of Syria at Loch Sport Kebabs’ (June 14, 2022), that featured the van  ZAC

PRAISED FOR BRAVE, HEROIC ACT (ZOE ASKEW)

WHEN Zac Kemp woke up for school on Tuesday, August 16, he believed it was going to be just like any other day

Within just a few hours, he was rescuing an elderly couple from their smoking car Liz and Eric Tabuteau were travelling along Macalister Street in Sale around 9am last Tuesday, when smoke began to exude from the bonnet of their grey Mercedes-Benz

As the driver pulled over in front of Sale Health and Fitness, 18-year-old Zachary Kemp noticed the smoking vehicle

“I got dropped off by mum and was walking to my class in the library when I noticed this smoking car pull over,” Zac said

“The driver opened the door, and the bloke had no legs, he had prosthetics, and that’s when I ran over ”  WOODSIDE PUB IS BACK IN ACTION (ZOE

ASKEW)

EVERY town has a beating heart In Heyfield, it’s the pub In Maffra, it’s the pub In Rosedale, it was the pub, and in Woodside, who would have thought, it’s the pub

Erected on the side of the South Gippsland Highway in the 1850s, the Woodside Beach Hotel, also known as the Woodside Pub, quickly became the beating heart of the 53-person township The little town was devastated by the deadly 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, incinerating the Woodside Post Office, with another blaze burning down the Woodside General Store later in the year, leaving little more than blackened cindered frames

Despite suffering so much loss, Woodside began rebuilding, hopeful and with prospects, but reality was not so kind In 2016, the Woodside Beach Hotel closed its doors after 170 years, taking with it the heart and soul of the Woodside community Until now

In November 2021, an 11-person syndicate, including director Clint Hillas, Redd Catt Sale cafe owner Matt Raidal, star player of the Western Bulldogs Josh Dunkley and a clandestine Financial Review Rich-Lister, signed the ownership contract to the Woodside Pub

SEPTEMBER

 DARREN CHESTER “ALARMED AND DISAPPOINTED” BY AGL DECISION

FEDERAL Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says he is ‘alarmed and disappointed’ by the

decision to bring forward the planned closure of Loy Yang A power station to 2035

Mr Chester said he remained unconvinced the proposed transition to reliable and affordable alternative sources of energy would be in place by that date, and retiring 30 per cent of Victoria’s energy supply 10 years earlier than anticipated raised a lot of questions

“The decision by AGL to bring forward the closure of Loy Yang A will impact local jobs and I’m unconvinced the planned renewables will offer the same reliability and affordability that Victorians have become used to expecting from the Latrobe Valley generators for the past 100 years,” Mr Chester said

“Projects like offshore wind have potential but the turbines haven’t been built, approval hasn’t even been granted, and the transmission lines through private property to connect them to the grid remains contentious

“I’m alarmed and disappointed that this decision has been made before there is any certainty that the national grid is able to make this transition to weather dependent renewables in an orderly way ”  CLOSURE SHOCK FOR MAFFRA FAMILIES (ZOE ASKEW)

QUEEN Street Uniting Early Learning Centre in Maffra will permanently close its doors after 60 years of providing care and education to children in the Wellington Shire region

The unexpected announcement has sent local families into a spiral, leaving parents apprehensive, frustrated, confused and others scrambling with the nearly impossible task of finding alternative kindergarten arrangements for 2023

When approached about the closure of Maffra’s long-standing Queen Street Kindergarten, Uniting Victoria Tasmania ensured that all children enrolled at Queen Street Kindergarten for the coming year would be transferred to Glassford Street Kindergarten

“Following an extensive review, we have made the decision to consolidate our two Maffra early learning services from January 2023, which includes closing Queen Street Kindergarten,” executive officer Early Learning Uniting Victoria Tasmania, Fiona Balsillie, said

“All children enrolled at Queen Street Kindergarten for next year will be transferred to our Glassford Street Kindergarten, which is just 1 5 kilometres away

“As well as being a newer facility, our Glassford Street service provides a range of other benefits for children and families, including two large program rooms and a bigger playground ”

Ms Balsillie confirmed that all staff from Queen Street Kindergarten are included in the amalgamation and would move across to Glassford Street

OCTOBER

Builders Church are in the national spotlight after an exposé on 60 Minutes and in Nine Entertainment newspapers

Both Ms Heath and the Church are denying allegations after an eventful weekend which saw Ms Heath dumped from the Liberal Party by Opposition leader Matt Guy, after reports alleged that Ms Heath is an “agent” to advance an ultraconservative political agenda, and that the Church practises gay conversion therapy 

ELECTION: NO MAJOR SURPRISES

ULTIMATELY (STEFAN BRADLEY)

IT was a surprisingly straightforward election Just a few hours in, we knew that Labor had won a majority once again in the lower house No miracle win for the Liberals The ‘Greenslide’ didn’t happen, and the ‘Teal’ independents didn’t make their mark No chance of deals with independents to form a minority government, especially when all

the independents were wiped out The Nationals as a party performed exceptionally well and have dramatically increased their representation in Parliament

DECEMBER:

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SEASPRAY TO DECLARE GIPPSLAND FOR OFFSHORE WIND (STEFAN BRADLEY)

ALL three levels of government were at Seaspray on Monday with the local community and industry to formally declare the Bass Strait off Gippsland as Australia’s offshore wind zone

The federal government also awarded Major Project Status to the Star of the South Offshore Windfarm Project off the Gippsland coast

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, was joined by his colleague the Minister for Industry and Science, Ed Husic Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, and Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye were also present at the press conference outside the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club on Monday morning, ironically with noisy wind drowning out everyone’s words

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen said Gippsland’s declaration was a crucial step towards affordable, reliable and secure energy and new economic opportunities for Australia

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YOUNG FAMILY FACING UNCERTAINTY (ZOE ASKEW)

HEARTBREAKING for a young Loch Sport family, after spending close to $70,000 for renovations; their home is now facing demolition

The future of a Sanctuary Road residence is yet to be determined following works by Darcy Wheildon of Wheildons Excavation & Home Maintenance, almost all of which allegedly violate the Building Act 1993 and associated regulations, including illegal building work from an unregistered or unlicensed practitioner

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PANDEMIC DECLARATION IS OVER (STEFAN BRADLEY)

THE state government has announced that from 11 59pm on Wednesday October 12, the pandemic declaration will end Victorians will no longer be required to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19, with isolation for positive cases now strongly recommended Requirements for close contacts like continually testing negative on a rapid antigen test will become strong recommendations – joining the strong recommendation to wear a mask indoors, which will remain in place

NOVEMBER

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LIBS CHURCH SAGA

THE Liberal-endorsed candidate for Eastern Victoria, Renee Heath, and the Sale-based City

One of the big stories of the year involved Sale man Gagandeep Singh’s plight to win residency Mr Singh was eventually granted a pathway to a permanent partner visa, allowing the young family to stay in Australia

Steps towardreturning SEC

PhilipHopkins

THE state government has taken first steps to revive theState Electricity Commission (SEC), transferring the SEC to anew Ministry, naming an interimchief executive and creating an SEC expert advisory panel.

Lily D’Ambrosio is the Minister for the State Electricity Commission, which will be part of Ms DÁmbrosio’s portfolios of Energy, Environment and ClimateAction and Solar Homes. The SEC will have an office in the GovHub in Morwell.

The Governor in Council last week declared the SEC areorganising body under the State Owned Enterprises Act.

Ms D’Ambrosio said the Labor government was delivering public ownership of energy resources by revivingthe SEC as an active energy market participant to build newrenewable energy projects.

The government named Chris Miller as interim chief executiveofthe SEC, who will work with the specialSEC expert advisory panel to revive the commissionunderthe responsibility of the Minister.

John Bradley,secretary of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and an energy specialist in his own right, will chair the panel, which will include other specialists in energy, investment and commercial risk management, industry development,engineeringand consumer advocacy.

Two sharesinthe SEC will be held by the Treasurer and Premierasa fully state-owned energy company.

Mr Miller waspreviously deputy secretary, tourism and events at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions; asenior executive at the Department of Premier and Cabinet, advising the Premier on energy, infrastructure, transport and planning; and heldvariouspositionsatEnergy Australia and King &Wood Mallesons.

The SEC willbecome an energy market proponent under the stategovernment’s10-year plan that aims to deliver cleaner, cheaperenergy, with all profitsinvestedback into the energy system..

The government will initiallyinvest $1 billion towards delivering4.5 gigawatts of power -the equivalent replacement capacityofLoy Yang

A-through renewable energy projects.

Renewables willreplace coal, and thesenew ‘power stations’ will be owned by the state, with the government holding acontrolling interest in theprojects.

An investmentof$20 million will prepare the SEC for its new role in our energy market, including settingupanoffice at the GovHub in Morwell and an officeinMelbourne.

The government maintainsthe SEC will help deliver its renewable energy and emissions targets -95per cent renewable energyby2035and net zero by 2045. It says modelling shows the policy will create 59,000 jobs by 2035 and increase gross state product by about $9.5 billion.

The policy also includes a$424 millionenergy and training package to help workers upskill, with 6000 positions for apprentices and trainees to help fill achronic shortage of workers in trades.

“Our SEC will help find and trainthe next generation of tradespeople: maintenance workers, electricians -but also welders, painters and mechanics.Highly-qualified, highly-paid workers,” Ms DÁmbrosio said.

To train these new workers, the state government willestablish an SEC centre of trainingexcellence to coordinate and accredit courses in clean energy, connecting with TAFEs, registered trainingorganisations (RTOs), unions and the industry, as well as adding clean energy to the VCE vocational major.

“Across government schools, the SEC will be at career nights recruitingthe workersofthe future-and an investmentof$116million will opensix new cutting-edge tech schools, giving students ahead-start in ahands-on profession,” Ms DÁmbrosio said.

“To make sure the workers we’re training are guaranteed along-term pipeline of work, we’ll institute local content requirements on state-owned and supported renewable energy projects -worth at least $5 billion by 2035.”

Ms DÁmbrosio said the state government would also enshrine the SEC in the state’s Constitution in 2023 to prevent afuture Liberal government selling off energy assets again.

Harrington joins Forest &Wood Communities Aus board

STRATFORD musician and formerNationals candidate, Mick Harrington, has joined the Forest &WoodCommunities Australia (FWCA) board as anew director

Mr Harrington is mostrecognised for his success on The Voice Australia where he was afinalist, but it is his passion for timber communities that led him to the FWCA.

No stranger to the political process, Mr Harringtonwas acandidate for The Nationals in the upper house ballot at both the federal and state elections this year.

Mr Harrington first encountered FWCA at Orbost, where he came to support the local community.

“It’s an absolute privilege to join FWCA and continue fighting for communities all around Australia to ensure the future of the timber sector which supportsus,” he said.

“I may not bring adegree or book smarts to the

board, but Iwill bring amassiveamountoffight and enthusiasm to bring an end to the radical ideological war on forestry.

“I’m athird-generation timber worker.

“My pa cut redgum and yellow boxsleepers,posts and firewood on the East Gippsland Plains.

“Mydad had aredgum firewood business, and now Ihave afirewoodbusinessthat Ioperate when I’m home from touring as amusician.”

FWCA is agrassroots-based body that fights for the forestry industry and the communities that it supports.

Harringtonatlastmonth’sSale Country Music Festival.

Mick

Photo: Stefan Bradley

Paper shortages expected

CRITICAL national shortages of paper for avariety of products are expected in the coming weeks as aresult of inaction over the supply of wood for the Opal Maryvale Paper Mill, the union representing timber workers has warned.

The paper shortages will hit medical prescriptions,school exercise books, food packaging, and paper utility bills, says the CFMEU Pulp &Paper Workers district secretary, Denise Campbell-Burns.

Ms Campbell-Burnssaidthe union had been urging the state government to take action for months to address the wood supply crisis.

“Australian Workers at Maryvale are facing Christmas with uncertainty over their jobs and their future, while paper importswill rise and workplaces and businesses are expectedtorun out of paper,” Ms Campbell-Burns said.

“Maryvale PaperMill is the only Australian manufacturerofthe paper products Australianbusinesses,schools and consumers use every day.”

Afterrunningout of logs, Ms CampbellBurns said workers at the mill watched thelast M5 paper roll off the production line on Friday.

“UnlessOpal Australian Paperand the Andrews government work with us to secure the alternate log supply needed, Australia will now be solely reliant on imports for itspaper needs,and the jobs of 220 workers at the Mill are at risk.”

Shortages of the following products are expected in the coming weeks: medical prescription pads and print papers; A3, A4 and A5 print and copypaper; printedbills from service providers to customers, such as EnergyAustralia and Telstra; custom printing papers

New boundaries praised

THE communityorganisation

Responsible Renewableshas praised the new boundaries of Victoria’soffshore windfarm zone for no longer including parts of South Gippsland.

The new zone no longer takes in ocean west of Wilsons Promontory

The Gippsland offshore wind zone was announcedinthe week before Christmas by federal Minister for Climate change, Chris Bowen,and the Victorianstate government, and is supported by Wellington Shire Council.

Responsible Renewables is acommunity collective concerned about proposals to buildwindfarms just six kilometres off the Gippsland coastline. The organisation was co-founded by Robert Boelen, aresident and engineer from Waratah Bay in South Gippsland.

Laura Jennings from Responsible Renewables welcomed the news, but

said there was alackofclarity around future plans for the west of Wilsons Promontory

“While we have not had directengagement with Mr Bowen’s office since our initial consultation lastweek, we are buoyed by this update. It would seem common sensehas prevailed for the moment, with planners realising the level of communityand scientificconcern with wind turbines being located perilously close to the Prom and other pristine coastline,” she said.

“With 15,000square kilometres being declared along the Gippslandcoast alone,itisunclear whythere would need to be any consideration for extending the zone. (The developer) Star of the South is currently proposing that 500 square kilometres can deliver 2.2GW -meaning theentire declared zone can deliver well beyond the state government offshore

wind target of 9GW by 2040.Wecall on the government to expressly rule out wind turbines within 50 kilometres of the coast between Phillip Island and Wilsons Prom.”

Ms Jennings said all parties involved needtocontinue to ensure that plans to invest in renewableenergy sources were not done at the expense of the environment itself.

“We anticipate this will be amajor issue for investors, planners and policy makers as the nation attempts to reach itsnet-zero-by-2050,” she said.

“We welcome the government’s intention to properly undertake the consultation process with all interested stakeholders -includingexperts able to independently assess risks in line withthe government’s renewedfocus on environmental and biodiversity protection.

suchasposters and specialist print jobs; exercisebooks; receipt books, envelopes; food bags- flour, sugar, lollies; hot foodbarbecue chicken;hot dogs; kebabs and Jiffypostage bags

Theunion has called for achangeto the Victorian ForestCodeofPractice and legislation to allow harvesting to restart as quickly as possible; assistance for Opal to identify and access alternate wood fibre supply,includingfreight subsidies where necessary; and for industry, union and government to meet and identify long term wood fibre access.

Opalhas warned that there willbe temporary stand downs for some work groups in January if it can’tfind alternative wood fibre supplies.

The state government is setting up a Worker Support Service in the Latrobe Valley to help any Opal workers facing

stand downs. The governmentsaysitis working with Opal to defer any potential standdownsand redundancies for as long as possible beyond Christmas.

VicForests, which is responsible for the harvesting sand sale of native timber and regeneration of harvested forest, is also providing support payments to sawmills and contractorstoensure workers are retained and paid.

The NationalsMember for Eastern Victoria, Melina Bath, said the only actions that would secure jobs at the Maryvale mill was for Labor to end the ongoing green lawfare by closing the loopholes in the timber code of practice and reverseits decision to end the sustainable native forest industry in Victoria.

“We look forward to further consultation with all levels of government and opposition.”

Responsible Renewables has said it

willcontinue

“lead

CFMEU Pulp &Paper Workers district secretary,Denise CampbellBurns Photo: Contributed

to

the dissemination of informationtostakeholders, which includes local residents, businesses,and nature and conservation groups”.

Mapofrevised area in Bass Strait off Gippsland following community consultation. The new area no longerincludesthe west of Wilsons Promontory Image: Contributed

Maffra Secondary College is proud to announce our 2022 Dux – Jackson Jacobs Jackson is extremely happy with his ATAR result of 85 1 and he is looking forward to studying a Bachelor of Science at Monash University next year, where he will be able to pursue the things he is truly passionate about

Principal Jennifer Roep is extremely proud of the cohort “I am really pleased for all of our Year 12 students, who have returned to a full year of onsite learning with commitment and vigour It has been fantastic to see them lead the school, renewing existing extracurricular initiatives and establishing new ones After the disruptions of the last two years, these students have created a great sense of community across the College and enhanced student voice and agency which led to our 2022 School of the Year award for Vic SRC – Student Voice They have left a lasting legacy for future students to continue building upon”

BendigoBank named most trustedagain

BENDIGO Bank has been named the most trusted financial institution in Australia for the third consecutive quarter this year.

Research house Roy Morgan’s most trusted brands to the September quarter were revealed recently, withBendigo Bank ranking as Australia’s mosttrusted Bank.

Chief executive and managing director of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank,MarnieBaker, thankedRoy Morganfor the recognition and customers for their loyalty.

“It’sa great time of year to make reflections, and Iwant to take this opportunity to say thank you to our more than 2.2 million customers for trustinguswith theirbanking needs,” Ms Baker said.

“Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is agenuine and competitive alternative to the major banks. We’re alsoabankwith heartand heritage,givingback to the communities we live and work in.

“We work hard to make sure every decision we make, every product we create and every service we provideisinthe best interests of our customers,shareholders, partners, and people.

“It’s humbling to again be recognised for these effortsbybeing named the most trusted bank in Australia.

“Our vision into 2023 remains to be Australia’s bankofchoice, with our longstanding purpose of feeding into the prosperity of our customers and communities, and not off them.”

The findings were contained in Roy Morgan’s latestquarterly update, which allows consumers to describe in their own wordswhy theytrust or distrust abrand, using data and insights from morethan 60,000 Australians.

It follows the awarding of ‘Most Trusted Bank’ by global data and insights company RFI Global at the Australian Banking and Finance Awards in late November.

From Sale to Love Island

makingateary-eyed departure from the Villa during Episode 25.

FROM regionalVictoriatoMallorca,

former Sale local Jordan Dowsett has stolen the heartsofthousands of men and women across the country, becoming an instant fan favourite on one of Australia’s mostpopular reality television shows, LoveIsland Australia

Sadly,the meticulous mulleted, muscly tradie did not find love during his time on Love Island,

Still, the self-proclaimed ‘half-glass-full kind of guy’sayshis timeonLoveIsland wasthe best experience he ever had.

“It was honestly the best experience of my life; Iloved it so much,” Jordan said.

It has been several weeks sinceJordan madehis poignant exit from the Love Island villa, during whichtime host Sophie Monk officially crowned contenders Claudia Bonifazio and Austen Bugeja winners of the show.

After time to reflect on recent events, Jordan is finally ready to reveal it all, and what better place to start than the very beginning.

After asplit from along-termrelationship, Jordan decided it was time for achange, packing his bags and heading north to the sunshine of the Gold Coast.

“I was happylivingmylife in theGoldCoast, it has been so good up there, and my sister really started to push for me to do it [Love Island Australia],” Jordan said.

“She said Iwould be really good on it and all that sort of stuff.

“I wentdown to Melbourne andseen her one weekend, and she basically helped me fill it all out [the application] and went from there.”

Afternumerous interviewsand pages upon pages of forms, an unsuspecting Jordan received the newsthatwould change his lifeforever;‘you have been selected as aLove Island Australia Season 4contestant’.

“I definitely did not expect someone like me to get on there,” Jordan said.

“A country boy from Victoria gettingput on a reality TV show.”

The Gold Coast sparkie packed his bags and boarded adirect flight to Spain.

“It was the first time Iwent to Spain; it was nuts,” Jordan said.

“The flight literally took like awhole day to get over there; it was ridiculous.”

While Jordan’s time on Love Island was the “greatest experience” of his life, it wasn’t without its challenges.

“I loved it so much, but at the same time, it was the biggest rollercoasterI haveever been on in my life, emotionally,” Jordan said.

“Everythinginthere is so heightened,it’s crazy, you can’t actually explain it. You have to have had the experience to understand what I’m saying.”

For those not privytothe innards of soapy reality television, LoveIsland follows agroup of menand women who partake in aseries of tasks with a partner that they continue swapping until they meet the love of their life.

Relatively simple in theory, not quite so simple in practice.

Jordan,who has not yet had arelationshipsince his split with his former long-term partner afew years back, was an instant favourite with fans and among Love Island contestants (Islanders).

The 25-year-old was front and centre in the season’s first scandal, which rocked the show, as he was initially paired withClaudiaBonifazio,23, until 25-year-old Holly Oakes-Ferguson decided to stealhim.

Unfortunate in his search for love, Jordan bid farewell to Love Island, returning home from Spain single.

“Unfortunately for me, Ididn’t find love with a girl in there, but Idefinitely fell in love with every single Islander that Ispent qualitytimewith in

there,” Jordan said.

“I am down in Sydney at the moment, spending time with alot of them;I have been backand forth from the Gold Coast to Sydney, we are all from different states, so Sydney is kind of the meeting point.

“I haveprobablybeen here four timesnow to see everyone.

“Obviously,the show only justfinished, so we’ve sort of had to do it all like discreetly, not really be seen in public, but it has been absolutely amazing.

“The friendship connections; like Isaid, everything is so heightened, so crazy in there, and all of us experiencedthat together. It’s like no one understands except for us.”

Returning to his life on the Gold Coast, Jordan faced aworld vastly differenttothe onehehad left behind.

“Literally, your world gets turned upsidedown,” the former Sale footballer said.

“It’s acompletely differentworld now, where thereare some pros and cons, but at the same time, Iwouldn’t change it for the world after the experience Igot to have in there.”

Love Island Australia fans may be happy to know that Jordan is still on the search for love; there is no ring on that finger yet.

For Sale fans of Jordan’s, who may be hoping the hunkytradie willreturnhomeafter his recentrise to fame, will sadly be disappointed. The reality TV star is lapping up life on the Gold Coast and has no plans to return to regional Victoria.

In other news, Jordan recently pleadedguiltyto mid-range drink drivinginSouthportMagistrate’s Court after he was busted drunk behind the wheel of agolf buggy at amajor Gold Coast intersection on his way back from afood run to aservo.

Jordan Dowsett during hisplaying days withSaleFootball-Netball Club. Photo: File

Zoe Askew

Spain,

Former Sale resident Jordan Dowsettwas acontestant on the latest season of Love Island.

Photos:Contributed

This place comes with a pool

Family home -tick. Outdoor livingtick. Swimming pool -tick.

If you are looking for ahome with afamily-friendly floorplan to enjoy, but would also love to spend a majority of your time outside enjoying warm summer days and cosy winter nights, then agents say this property is one prospective buyers won’t want to miss.

The home has ample room inside and out. There are four bedrooms, the master with ensuite and walk-in robe.

There’splenty of living space, with open plan kitchen, dining and family area, plus a second large separate living room.

Wood heating and asplit system provide year-round comfort.

The large family bathroom is being updated to asleek bathroom design with shower and free-standing bath, and modern fixtures and fittings throughout.

Outside, the large undercover decked alfresco provides the perfect spot to entertain and enjoy weekends, with an open fireplace for winter months. This overlooks agreat-sized inground swimming pool.

Topping of this enticing package is ashed/ workshop with concrete floor and power, vehicle access to both the yard and shed, room for acaravan or boat, and adouble carport.

Call Wellington Real Estate on 5144 4575 for more information.

This property is located at 13 Kingfisher Place, Sale and priced at $619,000.

Rural living dream nearGlengarry

Arenovated home, about 72 acres of land, and bitumen to the driveway is what this property offers.

This house provides plenty of space for afamily,with loads of storage and awarm, homely feel,agentssay

The shedding is very accessible, and well laid-out, allowing opportunity for an at-home business, or just to put the kids’ motorbikes or horse gear in.

An undercover orchard doubling as a chook pen allows those interested the opportunity for some self-sufficiency,asdo the grapevines.

Agents add the adjacent farm is well laidout too, with solid cattle facilities and abig hay-shed. Acentral laneway accesses all the paddocks, making the shifting and handling of livestock easy

With town water to all the paddocks via trough systems, all the hard work is done for the buyer

Located just five minutes from the centre of Glengarry and 15 minutes from Traralgon, agents say this property offers all there is to have from rural living, with suburban convenience.

Call Jarryd Sutton on 0457 034 111 or Max O’Doherty on 0419 286 920 for more.

ONE POINTERS 1. Which country is the Australia cricket team currently playing against in abest of three test series hereinAustralia?

Moving Pictures originally sang the song ‘What About Me’, but who was the Australian Idol contestant who also had a hit with the same song?

What is the name of the Christmas movie that features the Mariah Carey song ‘All IWant For Christmas Is You’? 4. In what language does ‘konnichiwa’ mean hello?

TWO POINTERS 5. How long is an Olympic swimming pool?

Which actor does the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the ‘Toy Story’ movies?

Which was invented first: Televisions, radios or hair dryers?

Andrew Gaze played what popular sport professionally?

THREE POINTERS

Who is the female singer with acurrent hit song called ‘Made YouLook’?

Whowrote ‘Merchant of Venice’?

What ocean lies offthe coast of WesternAustralia?

What is the name of the actress who played the role of Carrie Bradshaw in the show ‘Sex And The City’?

FOUR POINTERS

What does the raven say in Edgar Allen Poe’s‘The Raven’?

Judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW annually, what is the name of the prize given to the artist judged to have the best portrait of aman or woman? FIVE POINTER

I’ll give you the name of asong and you give me the singer/ band that sang it. Pretty Woman, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Sussudio, These Boots AreMadeFor Walking, Weapon of Choice.

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THE LANGUAGEOFLOVE SBS Viceland, Friday, 9.20pm

Frenchisoften referred to as the language of love,but thiswackydating show begsotherwise. Perhaps language isn’t the keytothe heart at all?

Hostedbyveteran English TV presenter Davina McCall (pictured),the setupsees abunch of Brits and Spaniards thrown together at aSpanish countryestatetosee if romance can bloom. There’samajor hurdletolove in the way, though: the potential partners don’t speak the same language.Sofar,sangria and sunhave helped bridge that divide, but can it last?

BIG FATQUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022 SBS, NewYear’sDay,7.30pm

So youstayed up pastyour bedtime a Year’s Eve? Whether you’re tired, head season’s festivities, this special British to welcome in theNew Year and unw that has tickled audiences’ funny bone with its pub-style quiz format.Acidic h Carr (pictured), is apro at baiting his g Ross, Rose Matafeo,Katherine Ryan, S Ayoade and Maisie Adamsee who has about theeventsof2022.

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Friday, December 30

PICK OF THE WEEK

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SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Peer To Peer.(PG) 10.00 Legacy List.(PGa, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 FocusOnAbilityFilmFestival. 3.15 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v SouthAfrica. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternativeschedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test.Australia vSouth Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v SouthAfrica. Day 5. Late afternoonsession.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and currentaffairs.

9.00 TodayExtra Summer (PG) Highlights fromthe year in review 10.00 Tennis. United Cup Day 2. Group stage.

4.30 Afternoon News.

SEVEN (6,7)TEN (5,10) NINE (8, 9) 6.00 EscapeFromThe City.(R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 11.10 ExtraordinaryEscapes: Christmas Special.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Belgravia. (PG, R) 1.45 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R) 2.35 Doc Martin Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.40 Farewell Doc Martin. (PG, R) 4.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food.(R) 5.10 QI. (PG, R) 5.40 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.10 GrandDesigns Revisited.

(R) Hosted by KevinMcCloud.

7.00 ABC News. Takesalook at today’stop stories. 7.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special (Ma) Selwyn’s past comesback to haunt him. 9.05 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013,Mal, R) Apolitical journalist researchesthe story of aCatholic woman whogavebirth out of wedlock in ‘50s Ireland. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark. 10.40 Troppo (Malv,R) Amanda takesa huge risk. 11.40 Adam Hills:The Last Leg Christmas Bash. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews. 7.35 Engineering Reborn:The High Line, Dyson HQ, Elbphilharmonie. (PG) Alook at New York’sThe High Line. 8.30 Inside Central Station: Man Falls In Train. (Ma, R) The anniversary of Australia’s worst rail disaster that claimed the lives of 84 people is marked. 9.25 WhyBuildingsCollapse (PGa, R) Part 1of2 10.20 SBS WorldNews Late. 10.50 Gomorrah (MA15+v,R) 1.45 TheKimberleyCruise: TheFull Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer Johanna Griggs checks out Thread Together 8.30 MOVIE: TheLordOfThe Rings: TheFellowship Of The Ring. (2001,Mhv,R)A younghobbit embarks on aquest to ridthe world of an evil ring that must be destroyed. Elijah Wood,Ian McKellen, Sean Astin. 12.00 MOVIE: An American Affair (1997, Msv, R) Corbin Bernsen. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R) 4.30[MEL]MillionDollarMinute.(R) 5.00[MEL]NBCToday

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Sixcontestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prizevalue.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 Tennis. United Cup.Day 2. Groupstage.From PatRafter Arena, Brisbane. From RACArena,Perth. From KenRosewall Arena, Sydney 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping. 4.30 Global Shop (R) Home shopping 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 SkippyThe Bush Kangaroo (R) Mark and the gangorganise asurprise birthday party for Clancy only to have him become stranded in the park.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals ForEvery Day.(R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 EverydayGourmet. (R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room.(R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy (PG,R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s EasyMeals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 TheProject. Specialguests include Channing Tatum. 7.30 MOVIE: Transformers. (2007, Mv,R)Ateen becomes entangled in abattle between two groups of robots after they land on Earth. Shia LaBeouf,MeganFox,Josh Duhamel. 10.20 MOVIE: Transformers: Revenge Of TheFallen. (2009,Mdsv, R) In the wake of his previous encounter with the Decepticons and the Autobots, ateenager heads to university.Shia LaBeouf,Megan Fox. 1.15[MEL]TheLateShowWith StephenColbert.(PG) 1.30 HomeShopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

NYE 2022 ABC TV, New Year’s Eve, 8.30pm

It may not be trendy to admit but each year millions of us sit back at home soaking up the ABC s stellar New Year s Eve lineup of entertainment Theres no need to head out – unless it s to a house party – with these front row tickets to a top-notch celebration The festivities kick off with the family friendly entertainment presented by Rhys Nicholson, Casey Donovan and Gemma Driscoll Once the kids are in bed after the 9pm fireworks performers including Tones and I and Electric Fields will perform in a three-hour extravaganza from the Sydney Opera Houses Northern Boardwalk Hosted by Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe this show has become a New Year s institution

to celebrate: Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering ring in the new year on the ABC

Saturday, December 31

ABC TV (2)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage NYE Special. (PG)

12.00 ABCNewsAtNoon.

12.30 Vera (Ma, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)

3.35 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R)

4.40 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG,R) Robin Williams.

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 TheYearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (PG, R) Hosted by Charlie Pickering.

8.30 NYE 2022: TheEarly Night Show. Abig night of entertainment and musictowelcome in 2023,beginning with afamily-friendly show

9.00 NYE 2022: 9pm Fireworks.

Coverage of the pre-midnight Calling Countryfireworks fromSydney Harbour

9.15 NYE2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG) An all-star concertfromthe Northern Broadwalk of the Sydney OperaHouse.

11.35 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight (PG)

12.00 NYE2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG)

12.10 NYE2022: AuldLang Syne 12.20 Rage NYE Special (MA15+adhlnsv)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue WaterSafari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of DogsXmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 FigureSkating.ISU Grand Prix. Final. Highlights. 3.35 Rovers: Return To Country. (PG, R) 4.15 The TruthTellers: 10 Years Of NITVNews. (R) 5.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.10 Dinner ForOne. (R)Shortfilm.

6.30 SBSWorld News.

7.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy (PGal, R) Takesalook at Lucille Ball from her role inspiring female comedians to herdrama-filled personal life.

9.10 Adele: 30 GreatestMoments Celebrates Adele’s return to the spotlight by counting down hertop 30 moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life &Songs Of An AmericanOutlaw. Coverage of aconcertfeaturing WillieNelson.

12.15 Big FatQuizOfEverything. (Mls, R) Presented by JimmyCarr.

1.55 TheIndian Pacific:The Full Journey. (R)

5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANCPhilippines The WorldTonight.

SEVEN (6,7)

6.00 Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School

Holiday Movies.(PGv, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991,PGalns,R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam.(PGl, R) 3.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security:Int. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security.(PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 MOVIE: ADog’sPurpose. (2017,PGa) Adog finds the meaning of his own existence.Dennis Quaid,Josh Gad. 9.05 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml,R)Intertwiningstories of couples and singlesset on New Year’s EveinNew York, which celebrate the opportunities the specialday offersfor love,hope, forgiveness, second chancesand fresh starts. Michelle Pfeiffer,Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher

11.30 ABBA: TheMissing 40 Years. (PGs, R) Takesa lookatthe secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years.

12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]133rdRoseParade.(PG) 2.30[MEL]HomeShopping.(R) 4.00[MEL]GetClever.(R) 4.30[MEL]GetClever.(R) 5.00[MEL]HouseOfWellness.(PG,R)

TEN (5, 10) NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Drive TV (R)

6.30 Destination Australia: Lord Howe Island (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup Day 3. Group stage 5.00 News: FirstAtFive.

5.30 CountryHouse Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008,PGls, R) Ayoung woman invitesthree of her mother’s former boyfriends to her upcoming weddingonaGreek island Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep 9.40 Adele: LiveInLondon. (PG, R) Singer-songwriter Adele performs tracks off her album 25 and chats with Graham Norton.

11.00 City Of Melbourne: New Year’s Eve. (PG) Countdown to the midnight fireworks.

12.10 MOVIE: Can’t Stop TheMusic (1980,PGdls, R) Aformermodel helps apop composer.Valerie Perrine. 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 SkippyThe Bush Kangaroo (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Well Traveller (PGa,R) 8.00 Freshly Picked.(R) 8.30 What’s

Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 GCBC.(R) 9.30

Farm To Fork.(PG,R) 10.00 The Lion Queen. (PG,R) 12.00 Living Room. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv.(R) 2.00 All 4Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures.(R) 4.00 TasteOfAust. (R) 4.30 Jamie’sEasyMeals ForEvery Day.(R) 5.00 News.

6.00 TheGraham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain, Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage, Cush Jumbo Joe Lycett and Michael Sheen.

7.30 MOVIE: TopGun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighterpilots compete against each other to be the best in the class. TomCruise, Kelly McGillis, ValKilmer

9.45 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018,Ml, R) The estranged sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off aheist of herown.Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway

11.55 TheGraham Norton Show. (Mlsv, R) Guests include JessicaChastain. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic (PG) 5.00 Hour OfPower

Ghosts

Is It

10.50 Staged 11.15 Fleabag

11.40

(2013,Mal, R)

EarlyNightShow.(R) 3.10 NYE2022: 9pmFireworks. (R) 3.25 NYE 2022:Happy

Year Concert.(PG, R) 5.45 NYE2022:

To Midnight. (PG, R)

Midnight Fireworks. (PG, R)

Scrum.

6am

Morning Programs. 9.30Shortland St 11.00The MovieShow NoonDaveGorman: Terms And Conditions Apply 12.55Wellington Paranormal. 1.25American Song Contest. 3.05WorldWatch. 4.30Mastermind Aust. 5.35LeeLin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45Vs Arashi. 6.40 The Fast History Of Toys. 7.30Impossible Engineering. 8.30Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat. 9.25Taskmaster 10.20Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72)

9GEM (81, 92)

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6am The LateShow

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Becker 10.00 Friends. Noon

The KingOfQueens. 1.00 Broke. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big BangTheory 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 Mom. 2.15 NBL Slam. 2.45 Basketball. NBL.Round 12. Sydney Kings vMelbourne United. Replay 4.30 Home Shopping.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am MorningPrograms. 12.05pm Undiscovered Vistas. 12.55 GoingPlaces. 1.55 The Land We’reOnWithPenelope Towney 2.00 Sing About ThisCountry. 4.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: ANAIDOC ConcertSpecial 5.55 Power To ThePeople. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITVNews. 8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: ACelebration. 11.00 Late Programs. NITV (34) SBS VICELAND (31) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 10

2.45 Late

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship 2022. Round 4. Replay 3.00 RidesDownUnder: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 LastStopGarage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 AirCrash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Healthy HomesAust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. Noon The Love Boat 1.00 ST: NextGen. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Stories Of Bikes. 3.00 MacGyver 5.00 Scorpion. 6.00 Reel Action 6.30 Soccer.A-League Men.Matchweek 10 Central Coast Mariners vMelbourne Victory 9.30 MacGyver 10.25 NCIS: LA 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue WaterSafari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of DogsXmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISUGrand Prix. NHK Trophy.Highlights. 4.05 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master.(PG, R) 4.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.00 Shopping. [MEL]NBCToday 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 1.00 Border Security:Int. (PG, R) 1.30 Cricket. BigBash League. Game 24.Melbourne RenegadesvPerth Scorchers. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender [MEL] BorderSecurity:Australia’sFrontLine.(PG,R)

MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998,Mal, R) After acomet is spotted on acollision course with Earth, ateam of astronauts is sent to destroyit. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, TéaLeoni. 11.00 TheFirst48: Fatal Mistake. (Mal) 11.50 Murder ForHire: Good Sister,Bad Sister (PGa,R) 12.40 World’sGreatest EngineeringIcons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.

Paris Can Wait.(2016,PGal, R) 3.30 Exploring Off TheGrid. (Premiere, PGl) 4.00 All 4Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. (PGa, R) [MEL]JoelOsteen.8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert 9.30 The Savoy.(PGl, R) 11.40 MOVIE: Poms. (2019,PGls, R) 1.35 6.30 SBS

9.00

(PGa)

10 PEACH (52, 11)

3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 World’sDeadliest. 5.00 Shipping Wars 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of 8.30 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016,MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Romeo Must Die. (2000,M) 12.55am Late Programs. 9GO! (82, 93) 6am Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.45 The Truth. (2019,PG, French) 8.45 Selkie. (2000 PG) 10.25 TheKid From TheBig Apple. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.40pm TheCompanyYou Keep (2012, M) 2.50 The FinalCountdown. (1980,M) 4.50 Ramen Shop.(2018,PG) 6.30 The Lunchbox. (2013,PG, Hindi) 8.30 DriveMyCar.(2021,MA15+, Japanese) 11.45 Late Programs. 7MATE (64, 73) 6.25am

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

10 BOLD (53, 12)

ABC TV (2)

SEVEN

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.10 Peer To Peer.(PG) 10.10 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 CookUpBitesize. (R) 2.10 SavingLives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.20

(R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage1 Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Blast From ThePast (1999,PGlsv, R) Brendan Fraser,Alicia Silverstone,Christopher Walken 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase.(R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. (R)

6.00 SevenNews.

6.00

OldPeople’sHome

For4 Year Olds (R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Bill Bryson. (R) Julia Zemiro spends time with Bill Bryson.

8.00 BackRoads: TheGreat Australian Pub (Return, PG) Hosted by Heather Ewart.

8.30 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml)Part 1of2.Vicky McClure wants music to be prescribed to all people livingwith dementia.

9.30 River (PGa, R) Takesalookatrivers.

10.40 Our Brain: Explained (PG, R) 11.35 TheDetectives. (Mal, R) 12.35 OperationBuffalo (Malv,R) 1.35 Total Control. (Final,MA15+l, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One PlusOne.(R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.35 Michael Mosley’sHealth Intervention. (R) Part 1of3

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall. (PG) Part 1of5.NickKnowles follows owners, custodians and artisansasthey try to saveBritain’s historic buildings.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And TheClean Up Crew (MA15+) Takesa look at the iconic PlayboyBunny,one of themost famous sex symbols of the 20th century 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (Mav,R)Part 2of2 11.10 Reunions. (Mals, R) 12.10 TheA Word. (R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHKWorld English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

7.00 Cricket. BigBash League. Game 26 HobartHurricanesv Adelaide Strikers. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 11.00 TheSpin. Lisa Sthalekar,Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take alook into the world of cricket. 11.30 Unbelievable MomentsCaught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camerabymembers of the public 12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]BeachCops.(PG,R) 1.00[MEL]BeachCops.(PG,R) 1.30[MEL]RSPCAAnimalRescue.(R) 2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R) 4.00[MEL]NBCToday 5.00 SevenEarly News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sportand weather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) Highlights from the year in review

11.30 Morning News.

(6,7) TEN (5, 10) NINE (8, 9) 6.00 EscapeFromThe City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Hawke: TheLarrikinAnd The Leader.(PGl, R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico.(PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera.(Ma, R) 2.30

12.00 Tennis. United Cup Day5.Groupstage. 4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire HotSeat. (R)

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup.Day 5. Group stage. From PatRafter Arena, Brisbane, RACArena, Perth and KenRosewall Arena, Sydney 12 30 AlmostFamily (Mas) Julia hostsThanksgivingdinnerfor her ever-growing family,but things go awry

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Homeshopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 HelloSA. (PG, R) The team rediscovers two favourites in The Colonist andthe Brighton Metro Hotel.

5.00 NewsEarly Edition. 5.30 Today. The latestinnews, current affairs,sport, politics,entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy MealsFor EveryDay.(R) 7.00 Ent.Tonight (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv,R)

1.00 Rhys Darby:Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 TheDog House Australia. (PGa, R) Followthe staffatthe Animal Welfare League as they try to find ahome for agreyhound.

7.30 MOVIE: RaidersOfThe Lost Ark. (1981, Mv,R)Anarchaeologist and adventurer sets out on aquest to recover thefabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

9.55 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of TheMoon. (2011, Mlv,R)The Autobots discoverhumans have been hiding the existence of acrashed spacecraft on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf,Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson.

1.00 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by StephenColbert.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news andtalkshow.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

SBS

6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 8.25 Long Lost Family. 9.10 George Clarke’sAmazing Spaces. 10.00 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh. 10.55 Brian Johnson’sALifeOnThe Road. 11.40 Louis Theroux:America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 12.40am Penn &Teller: Fool Us 1.25 Leaving Allen Street. 2.20 ABC NewsUpdate. 2.25 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am

MorningPrograms. 1.30pm

Spirit Talker 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 RedDirtRiders 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Bamay. 6.50 UndiscoveredVistas. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 MOVIE: Gurrumul.(2017, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND

(31)

6am WorldWatch.

6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life IsGoodish. 2.45 LeeLin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 BizarreFoods 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’sCastle. 5.45 JoyOfPainting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 WWE Legends. 11.55 Late Programs.

6am

The Lunchbox. (2013,PG, Hindi) 8.00 Tenderness. (2013,PG, French) 9.30 The MovieShow. 10.00 Canola. (2016, M, Korean) 12.10pm Still Here. (2020,M) 1.55 Polina. (2016,PG, French) 3.55 The Truth. (2019,PG, French) 5.55 Little Men. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Keeper.(2018, M) 9.40 Golden Voices (2019, M, Hebrew) 11.15 Beatriz At Dinner.(2017,M) 12.45am Late Programs.

Tuesday, January3

Characters Of Broome. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 TheCook Up 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian CountryToday News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty 6.40 UndiscoveredVistas. 7.30 Moko. 8.00 TheBeach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer 11.00 Better Homes. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air CrashInvestigation 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million DollarMinute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 EscapeToThe Country 6.30 Bargain Hunt 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing.ANDRA Drag Racing. TopDoorslammer.Replay 3.00 Motor Racing. 2022 Austn Rally C’ship.Coffs Coast Rally 4.00 Billy The Exterminator 4.30 Hustle &Tow 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30

MOVIE: BloodFather.(2016,MA15+) 10.20 The Cleveland Show. 10.50 Late Programs.

6am TV Shop 7.00 Creflo 7.30 TV Shop 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon

9GEM (81, 92)

The Young AndThe Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee (Final) 2.15 AntiquesRoadshow 2.45 MOVIE: The Moonraker.(1958) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day5 Group stage. 7.00 AntiquesRoadshow 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 TheBrokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

TheMiddle. 11.00 Friends. Noon Broke 1.00 Charmed. 3.00 The KingOfQueens 4.00 Becker 5.00 Frasier 6.00 Friends. 8.00 TheBig Bang Theory 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Becker 2.30 The Late LateShowWithJames Corden. 3.30 The KingOfQueens 4.30 Home Shopping.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 Ninjago 10.30 Pokémon Journeys 11.00

TomAnd Jerry 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International.

Tournament 1. Day 2. Daysession 6pm Tennis Adelaide International.Tournament 1. Day 2. Night session. 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy.(1984 M) 12.30am Satisfaction. 1.30 The Sex Clinic. 2.30 Rivals. 3.30 Ninjago 4.00 Take Two. 5.00

Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens

6am Home Shopping 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 HealthyHomesAustralia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 All 4Adventure. 11.00 The Offroad Adventure Show Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder 3.00 Bondi Rescue 3.30 The Love Boat 4.30 Star Trek:The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull 8.30 NCIS 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 Late Programs.

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7.30

6.30 Jamie’s Easy

EveryDay.(R) 7.00 Ent.Tonight.

Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prizevalue.

1.30 TV

4.00

Believer’sVoice Of Victory.

Religious program.

HelloSA. (PG, R) The team heads back to Fine Food Cucina fora sweettreat and spends theday in Rundle Mall

News Early Edition.

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) Highlights from the year in review 10.00 Tennis. United Cup Day6.Groupstage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do YouThink YouAre? US:Sarah Jessica Parker (R)Sarah Jessica Parker traces her heritage. 8.30 Lies, Politics And Democracy An examination of the profound and mounting threats to American democracy 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Cheyenne &Lola. (Malnsv) Dany signs hisown death warrant. 12.00 Unit One. (Mlv,R) 4.15 Going Places With ErnieDingo (R) 4.45 DestinationFlavour Down Under Bitesize (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

Today. Thelatestinnews, current affairs, sport,politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle

1.15 TheLateShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon DaveGorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 UnknownAmazon. 3.40 LeeLin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’sCastle. 5.45 JoyOf Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Billy Connolly:Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 11.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’sPractice. 8.30 Million DollarMinute 9.30 NBC Today Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street 1.00 EscapeToThe Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 BetterHomes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt 10.45 Late Programs. 6am TV Shop 7.00 Creflo 7.30 TV Shop 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young AndThe Restless. 12.55 Explore. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 AntiquesRoadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: The HalfwayHouse. (1944,PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup.Day 6. Group Stage. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 New Tricks 8.40 The Closer 9.40 Rizzoli &Isles. 10.40 Late Programs. 9GEM (81, 92) 7TWO (62, 72) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would ILie To You? 8.30 TheTripToGreece 9.00 Staged. 9.25 Bliss. 9.50 Fleabag. 10.15 Friday Night Dinner 10.40 Everything’s GonnaBeOkay 11.05 Black Comedy. 11.35 Superwog. 11.55 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (Final) 12.40am Starstruck. 1.25 ABC NewsUpdate 1.30 Close. 5.05 TikTak. 5.10 Clangers 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day3.Day session 6pm Tennis.Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Nightsession. 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy 2: TheirFirst Assignment.(1985,M) 12.15am Satisfaction 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Rivals. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars

Wednesday, January4

ABC TV (2)

6.00 EscapeFromThe City.(PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 MontyDon’s American Gardens. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Stateless. (Mlv,R) 1.55 Agatha Raisin. (Mdv, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Old People’s Home

For4 Year Olds. (R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home

Delivery: Gillian Triggs (PG,R) Julia spends time with GillianTriggs.

8.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Musicgame show,featuring Alice Skye, Rhys Nicholson, Josh Teskey and ZoeCoombs Marr

9.20 Utopia (PG, R) Nat is invited to join aprestigious board.

9.45 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (PG, R) Part 2of2

10.45 Miniseries: Us. (Mdl, R)

11.45 Our DementiaChoir SingsAgain. (Ml, R)

12.45 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.40 Rage (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’sOne Plus One. (R) 5.05 Think Tank. (PG, R)

SBS (3)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer.(PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav,R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGan, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight With David Muir 1.00 PBS NewsHour 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys.(PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.Stage 3. Highlights

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers: Test (PGa,R)Part 2of4

8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands (R) Part 2of4.Takes alook at the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, including the standingstones of Callanish.

9.25 TokyoVice. (MA15+) After consulting with Polina,Samanthaendeavoursto take care of her Matsuo problem.

10.30 SBSWorldNews Late.

11.00 Dignity (Malv)

11.55 TheNight Manager. (MA15+s, R)

12.45 ShadowLines (MA15+d, R)

3.25 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.20 Going

PlacesWithErnie Dingo.(PG, R) 4.50

Destination Flavour DownUnderBitesize.(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning 5.30

ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

SEVEN (6,7)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show 10.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Third Test. Australia vSouthAfrica. Day 1. Afternoon session. From the SCG. 3.10 Test Cricket: TeaBreak. 3.30 Cricket. Third Test.

Australia vSouth Africa.Day 1. Late afternoon session. From the SCG.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Cricket BigBashLeague Game 28.Sydney Sixers vBrisbane Heat. From North Sydney Oval. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game29. PerthScorchers vSydney Thunder From Optus Stadium, Perth. 12.30 Home Shopping. [MEL]TheGoodDoctor.(Ma,R) 1.30[MEL]TravelOz.(PG,R) 2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R) 4.00[MEL]NBCToday

5.00 SevenEarly News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takesa look at the latest news, sport and weather,with business and finance updates.

TEN (5, 10) NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today.

9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 CountryHouse Hunters Australia. (R)

12.30 Tennis. UnitedCup.Day 7. Cityfinals

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire HotSeat. (R)

Hosted by Eddie McGuire

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 Escape To TheChateau. (Return) The Chateauismakingupfor losttime. 8.30 Dream ListingsByron Bay. (PGl) Braden Walters must convince the owners of aunique estate that he is the best agent forthe job. 9.30 Secrets Of TheSuperyachts. (PG) Takesalookinto the secretive worldofbillionaires and their boats.

10.30 FamilyLaw (Ma) 11.20 TheThing About Pam. (Mas, R) 12.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On APlate (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.(R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today

6.00 Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy

Meals ForEvery Day. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight (R) 7.30 Judge Judy.(PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10.(PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00

Rhys Darby:Big In Japan.(PGa,R) 2.00 Ent Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 JudgeJudy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.(R) 4.00 Farm To Fork 4.30 Bold. (PGv) 5.00 News.

6.30 TheDog House Australia. (PGa, R) Grey nomads are on the hunt for afour-legged companiontojoin them on their caravan adventures.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And TheLastCrusade. (1989,PGv,R) Indiana Jonestries to find his missing father,who wasona lifelong quest to obtain the legendaryHolyGrail. Harrison Ford, SeanConnery,Denholm Elliott.

10.10 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019,MA15+v,R)A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US President. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston.

12.30 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news andtalkshow.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Reef School. 6.05 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.20 Bluey 6.30 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Wreck. 9.15 Crazy FunPark. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Veneno 12.05am MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, M) 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 TikTak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Baby Jake. 5.45 Late Programs.

6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show 12.05pm DaveGorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.55 UnknownAmazon. 3.50 LeeLin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.00 WorldWatch 5.25 Takeshi’sCastle 5.55 Joy Of Painting. 6.25 Forged In Fire. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.40 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Untouchables. (1987,MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: What We Do InThe Shadows. (2014, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES

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6am Broken Hill. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.55 Storm Boy. (1976,PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian. (2013,PG, French) 10.25 Golden Voices.(2019,M,Hebrew) Noon The Keeper.(2018,M) 2.10 Little Men. (2016,PG) 3.45 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 Boychoir.(2014,PG) 7.30 TheLastWord. (2017, M) 9.30 HappyEnding. (2018,M,Danish) 11.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62, 72)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’sPractice. 8.30 Million DollarMinute 9.30 NBC Today Noon Emmerdale 12.30 CoronationStreet 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 BetterHomes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (64, 73)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 DownEastDickering 3.00 Billy The Exterminator 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle& Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 28.Sydney Sixers vBrisbane Heat 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 HighwayPatrol 8.30 Highway Cops. 9.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.30 Beach Cops. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92)

6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The YoungAnd The Restless. 12.55 Explore. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.30 MOVIE: AgathaChristie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day7.City finals. 1.30am Take Two. 2.30 TV Shop 4.30 JoyceMeyer 5.00 TV Shop

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6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Charmed. 9.00 The KingOfQueens. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Frasier 12.30pm Friends. 1.00 Becker 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The BigBang Theory 3.00 The King Of Queens 4.00 Becker 5.00 Frasier 6.00 Friends. 8.00 TheBig Bang Theory 9.20 TwoAnd AHalfMen. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory 11 00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Home Shopping 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 HealthyHomesAustralia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action 10.00 The Love Boat 11.00 StarTrek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat 4.30 StarTrek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS 9.25 Hawaii Five-0 11.15 Late Programs.

(PGa, R)

Journeys. (PGaw,R)

Asian

Jeopardy!

AndNumbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.Stage4.Highlights.

WarOfThe Worlds. (MA15+av) Martha sparks ashoot out at ahideout

SevenNews.

Cricket. BigBashLeague Game30. Adelaide Strikers vHobart Hurricanes. From Adelaide Oval. 11.00 Ambulance: CodeRed. (Ma, R) Adesperate 999 call comes in from awoman who is injured after being thrownout of avehicle. 12.00 FantasyIsland. (Ma, R) Abusinesswoman’s fantasyofa perfect Christmasand meetingMrRight tests Roarke in unexpected ways. 1.00 HomeShopping. [MEL]IdrisElbaMeetsPaul McCartney.(PGa,R) 2.00[MEL]HomeShopping.(R) 4.00[MEL]

News.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day4.Day session. 6pm Tennis.Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 4. Night session 11.00 To Be Advised. 1am Satisfaction. 2.00 Keeping Up With TheKardashians 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping 5.00 Pokémon Journeys 5.30 Yu-GiOh! Sevens.

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Restoration.

6.00 Today. 9.00 TodayExtraSummer (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: TheDust Factory. (2004,PGa,

MOVIE: Indiana JonesAnd The Kingdom Of TheCrystal Skull (2008,Mv, R) Indiana Jones is reunited with awomanfrom his past when he searches for amysterious crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf,Cate Blanchett.

MOVIE: TheBankJob (2008,MA15+ls) Apetty criminal’s ex-girlfriend inspires him to undertake what appears to be afoolproof bank heist. Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore.

TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by StephenColbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

10 PEACH (52, 11)

6am Shopping 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy HomesAust. 8.30 Buy

Action.

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Snipe is birdofthe month

LATHAM’S Snipe is among the 37 migratory shorebirds which breed in Japan and eastern Russia, and fly south for the northern winter down, what is known as the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

Some of these species, including Greenshankand Grey Plover, get as far as East Gippsland, including the Gippsland Lakes and the surrounding marshy grasslands,wherethey feed up oversummer after their long flights.

The total world population of Latham’s Snipe spend the non-breeding season in easternand southern Australia, and were shot for sport until the early 1980s but are now fully protected.

Latham’s Snipe feed on the seeds of rushes and

reeds, plus insects,worms, and other invertebrates. Their preferred habitat is on the margins of fresh or brackish water, with adjacent damp grassland.

Asurprisingly high proportion of birds are recorded from urban fringewetlands.Taggingand radio tracking has shown that individual birds are loyal to their Australianfeeding sites,with recoveries of marked birds over several years within a few hundred metres of their original tagging site.

Snipes are at risk from habitat destruction, at both ends of the flyway. The recent drought and the subsequent 2019-20 bushfires are believed to be responsible for a30-40 per cent decrease in snipe numbers in Japan,justifying the current ‘Near Threatened’ international risk status category.

Australia has international agreements with Japan and other countriesprotecting these species.

The commonwealth’s Wildlife Conservation Plan for Migratory Shorebirds (under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act) aims to protect significant roosting and feeding sites

from inappropriate development or destruction.

The GippslandLakes and fringing areas are protected under the internationalRamsar agreements, and future coastal and lakeshore developments need to take this into account.

Any modest-scale individual development can always argue that the birds have other suitable areas to move to, but this is adeath by athousand cuts, and as each area goes under the bulldozer, suitable habitat shrinks.

Latham’ Snipe have been roosting and feeding on the rough grassland on the edge of Pt Fullarton reserve for many years. It is one of only eightsites in EastGippsland that we know to hold nationally significant numbers of the Snipe.

BirdLife East Gippsland has weekly Monday morning outings, members are always welcome. Checkthe BirdLife East Gippsland Facebook page for more information.

Schedule is out for local film societies

FILM lovers are well catered for in our area by local cinemas, with two film societies that locals can join.

Films at the Bundy was created in 2021, having existed as the Stratford Film Society for many years.

They screen arange of Indie and arthouse new release filmsmonthly at the much-loved Bundy Hall, includingmany of the award winners from Cannes and Sundance film festivals.

CALLIGNEEand Traralgon South EmergencyCommittee member Robyn Profitt, recently entered astate-wide competition to win one of five defibrillators.

The Callignee and TraralgonSouth Emergency Committee (CEC) is acommunity-based emergency management group which wasformed afterthe 2009Bushfires. It is focused on providing support and raising the awareness of all types of community emergencies in the district.

On Friday, December 16, the groupwas one of five successfulgroups.StJohns handed over the defibrillator to Robyn, StuartStrachan (convenor of the CEC) and Peter Duncan from CATS CricketClub. Arequirement of the prize was that the defibrillator must be available to the entire community 24/7, and it must be registered with Ambulance Victoria.

As part of its activities, the CEC will provide moneyfor an alarmed enclosure which will be located outside the Callignee cricket pavilion.

The entirecommunitywill have immediate access in the event of an emergency.

Although the defib has been received, it will not be installed until the New Year.

The CEC will advise when that occurs.

Thenext season includes Franklin, which explores the most significant environmental protest in Australia’s history, French comedy

The Villa, Romanian thriller RMN, awardwinning Iraniancomedy-dramaHit the Road, and the Japanese drama Drive My Car.

Film nights at the Bundy are on the fourth Wednesday of the month, and memberships are available via https://www.trybooking.com/ Sale Film Society also screens films monthly at TheJohnLeslie Theatre at TheWedge, and is another well-established group, bringing togetherfilm enthusiasts to watch foreign and arthouse films along with some classics.

Details of their 2023season and how to purchase memberships are available at https:// thewedge.com.au/

Both film societies carefullyavoid new release blockbuster hits that are likely to screen locally to support the wonderful service Sale Cinema provides.

While streamingservices provide seemingly unlimited access to high-quality films in our homes,the shared experience of the big screen and the opportunity to debrief and discuss films with other like-minded folk remain highly valued elements of the cinema experience

Latham’s Snipe

Photo: John Hutchison.

Landholdersneed to take action on invasive weeds

WITH above average rainfall expected to continue into the New Year, Gippsland landholders are being urgedtotakeadvantage of every opportunity they have to undertake control works on declared invasive weeds.

Agriculture Victoria’sestablished invasive engagementofficer, Jenny Bell, is encouraging landowners to undertake control worksondeclared invasive weeds such as ragwort, blackberry and thistle species.

“High rainfall years can see alarge growthof noxious weeds, and withcontinuing wet conditions,

weeds are expected to flourish,” Ms Bell said.

“Undertakingearlycontrol measureswhenthere is abreak in wet conditions will make adifference to the growth and spread of invasive weeds.

“In the long-term, early spraying with follow-up action is amore efficient and cost-effective approach to meeting landholder responsibilitiesunder the Catchment and LandProtection Act1994,”she said.

All landholders have aresponsibility to take reasonablesteps to preventthe growth and spread of regionally controlled weeds on their property, to safeguard agricultural production and the

environment across Gippsland.

Agriculture Victoria leading biosecurity officer, Alex Pattinson, said local biosecurity officers are getting the jump on noxious weeds.

“The team has been working with over 40 landowners across Bass Coast,Baw Baw and South Gippslandshires to assess noxious weed infestations, particularly ragwort,” Ms Pattinson said.

“These visits provideanopportunity for biosecurity officerstoassess infestation levels on properties and discuss control measures with landholders for

Germano re-elected

the duration of the spring and summer season.

“Despite seasonal difficulties, landholders still need to actively carry out control work this season, with several prescribed measures available for these species over arange of terrain and weather conditions.”

Further information about weed identification and control measures can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website at www.agriculture. vic.gov.au or by calling the CustomerService Centre on 136 186.

Ag programs for women

RURAL womenacrossthe statecan now apply for the 2023 Rural Women’s Network Leadership and Mentoring Programs.

Launched on December 23, both the 2023 Leadership Program and the 2023 Mentoring Program aim to encourage and empower participants to have an active voice and role in the agriculture sector.

The 2023 Leadership Program will support women to participate in training and study that acceleratestheirdevelopment as leaders, with participants working closely as agroup to explore issues impacting rural women, learn from subject matter experts, and connect with other rural women from across Victoria.

The 2023 Mentoring Program will pair ruralwomen together for apeer-to-peer exchange of skills and experience.

Working with skilled facilitators, participants will identify individual, career or business goals and work to implement change with the support and accountability of their mentoring partner.

Agriculture Victoria policy and programs executive director Sarah-Jane McCormack saidthe programs recognisethe value of women in our growing agriculture sector.

“Women are essential to our sector’s success; however, Victorian women remain underrepresented in leadership and decision-making roles,”MsMcCormacksaid.

“Today’s programshelpaddress that gap, by equipping ruralwomen with the skills and confidence to participate in more leadership and decision-making positions.”

VFF acting returning officer, Brendan Tatham, said members had re-elected Ms Germano as president and Danyel Cucinotta, an eggproducerfrom Werribee,asvice-president. Successful applicants for anumberofVFF commodity group positions were also announced, including Trent Anderson as East Gippsland regional councillor.

Mr Tatham congratulated all successful incumbent office bearers as the future leaders of Victoria’s peak agricultural advocacy body.

“The VFF also thanks all outgoing officebearers for their contributions over the years and helping to facilitatesuccession in the VFF to the next generation of VFF leaders,” he said.

The 2022 VFFelection vote counting process was conducted last Thursday at Farrer House in Melbourne under supervised conditions.

Ms Germano was re-elected president for her second term, which began in late 2020.

As athird-generation farmerfrom Mirboo North, Ms Germano is focussed on ensuring avibrant future for agriculture in Australia.

Her family farm, ‘I Love Farms’ is mixed across livestock and horticulture.

Ms Germano is passionate about leading the conversation on key issues for Australian agricultureincluding food security, sustainability and climate resilience.

She has previously held the role of VFF vice president, VFF Horticulture Group president, and was acknowledged as aNuffield Scholarin 2014 for her research examining global export opportunities for Australian primary producers.

Also re-elected VFF vice-president wasMs Cucinotta for her second term which began in late 2020., The third-generation Victorian caged-egg farmer helps to operate her family’s egg farm, onsite café and deli in Werribee on Melbourne’s western outskirts.

Sheisamember of the VFF board and also commits her time to chair both the farming systems

policy committee and making farming families safer committee.aswell as being acommittee member of both farm business and policy council.

Ms Cucinotta understands the dedication, hard work and sacrifice needed to run asuccessful farm, and is committed to ensuring farmers receive strong government policy neededtoensure Victorian farms and agriculture thrives into the future.

Also elected in contested positionswere Mark Billing as presidentofthe VFF United Dairy Farmers of Victoria and Bradley Venning as councillor on the VFF Livestock Community Council -anadditional position.

Uncontested representative positions were also announced: VFF Livestock president, Scott Young; VFFLivestock vice-president,Peter Star, who was also appointedtobethe VFF Board Livestock representative; Natasha Lobban, North East Region councillor; and LachlanBarclay, Corangamite Region councillor.

Since 2017, the Victorian Rural Women’s Networkhas supported 44 womentoaccess best-practice leadership development training.

Thenetwork was established in 1986 as a forumfor women to share skills, resources and information for collective benefit.

In May this year, the state government committed afurther$1.38 millionsothe networkcan continuedelivering programs

Leanne Mulcahy knows first-handthe benefits of the programs, having participated in the 2022 Leadership Program.

“Networking and collaboration between rural women leaders is important; it supports developmentand sustainabilityfor rural industries and communities,” Ms Mulcahy said.

Applications for both programs close at 5pm on February 13, 2023.

For more information and to apply for either program, visit the AgricultureVictoria website.

MIRBOO North farmer Emma Germanohas been re-electedpresident of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF).

Mirboo North’sEmmaGermanohas beenre-elected president of the Victorian Farmers Federation.

Photo: File

Be preparedthis fireseason

Chris Hardman

THIS year, many Victorians have experienced extreme weather with heavy rain and flooding.

Our changing climate means these events are becoming more frequent and extreme.

The recentState of the Climate report by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO confirms that changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia.

In the coming decades,wewill see an increase in the number of dangerous fire weather days, and alonger fire season for southern and eastern Australia.Even though conditions have been wetter through most of thestate thisyear, ForestFire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has continued to take action to manage bushfire risk.

Victoria is Australia’s most bushfire prone state.

By investing in prevention,weaim to protect people, propertyand the environment by reducing the risk and impactofmajorbushfires. We look for opportunities year-round to conduct planned burns that will protect people, and our environment-including forests, their wildlife and biodiversity- from bushfires this summer and in the drier years to come.

We burntothe conditions, notthe calendar. Some burns thatwere planned for spring may take place thissummer if conditions are right and it’s safe to do so. Others could take place in autumn next year.

Although we don’t expect many long-running or large forest fires this summer, areas acrossthe north and west of the state may see increasing fire potential from mid-summer, especially in areas of high grass growth.

Drier forests,woodlandsand heathlands are also at risk of fires with the onset of hot and dry weather conditions. Going forward,wewill prioritise

planned burns in places with increased risk. The wetter weather has presented opportunities for different types of burning. In some areas, the higher levels of moisture in thesoil and natural gullies have allowed our crews to conduct lower-intensity burns. The gullies act as natural boundariesfor the fire, which is not always possible

during drier conditions. Past events show us that planned burning can reduce the loss and destruction caused by bushfires.

As aworld leader in bushfire risk management, we have many different tools in our toolbox.

Planned burning is not the only way we manage bushfireriskand reduce fuel likegrass,leaflitter, twigs, bark or vegetation.

We’ve increased our use of mowing, slashing and mulching this year. We’ve also expanded our network of strategic fuel breaks to better protect against bushfires. These strips of land are in the highest priority locations -close to towns, water catchments and sensitive environments.

We have also upgradedour infrastructure,including forest roads, fire dams and firelookouttowers

In addition to ourbushfire risk management program, FFMVic, together with Country FireAuthority(CFA), is continuing to support Traditional Ownerstouse cultural fireonCountry Over 200 cultural burns are planned over the next three years.

We work with CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), local government and communities to deliver the bestlocal approaches to bushfireriskmanagement in Victoria.

The combination of our actions helps communities and our environment to become more resilient.

Our crewswill continue to keep communities safe all year by reducing the risk and impact of bushfires on Victoria’s parks, forests and other public land.

WhileFFMVicdoes avital job managing bushfire risk, Iencourageall Victorians to ensure they have the right information,toolsand actions to prepare for fires.

This means familiarising yourself with the new AustralianFire DangerRatingSystem.

This system is the sameacrossAustralia,soyou can assess riskand take action if needed, wherever you are.

New statewide conservation plan

TRUST

In the face of biodiversityand climate crises, the group says it’s more important than ever that scarce resources are placed in the areas where they can have the most impact.

An indicative 100,000 ha of Victoria’s nature on privately-owned land will be targeted for protection by 2030.

Currently,about 110,000 ha of freehold land across Victoria has been protected.

Trust for Nature saysVictoria can’trely on national or state parks to prevent species extinction;support from landholdersisneeded to protect nature.

One way landholders can offer support is to protectthe land permanentlywith conservation covenants.

Putting aconservation covenant on aproperty is voluntary.

The plan identifies 18 landscapes (13.5 percentof all private land in Victoria) across the statethat will make the greatest contribution towardsconservation on private land, helping to save vulnerable plants and animals.

If you live on or near land thatisatbushfire risk, make sure to follow the Fire Ready Kit from CFA.

If you’re camping this summer, do not leave campfires unattended, and make sure the ashes arecool to touch before you leave.

You can find out when planned burns are happeninginyourarea by signing up at plannedburns ffm.vic.gov.au, and make sure you have the VicEmergency app on your phone.

To find out more about what my team at FFMVic andIare doing to help keep Victoria safe, visit ffm vic.gov.au/bushfire-management-facts.

Duck numbers drop again

THE country’s long-termdata set on the healthand biodiversity of our river and wetland environments has again painted a bleak picture for native ducks.

Despite two successive La Nina years, threemajor indices for waterbirds, total abundance, number of speciesbreeding and wetland area index, continued to show significant declines over time.

Long-term trends are more informative for predicting population status than yearto-year fluctuations.

Recent data from the Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey reportedbreeding comprisedmostly of Straw-necked Ibis, Royal Spoonbill, Pelicans, Egrets and Whiskered Terns.

Data also revealed waterbirds were concentrated in afew wetlands, with about 41 per cent of surveyed wetlands having no waterbirds.

Most game duck species had abundances well below long-term averages, in somecases by order of magnitude.

Six out of eight species continued to show asignificant long-term decline, with some declining even further from 2021, including the Grey Tealduck,Pink-eared duckand Hardhead duck.

In 2021 there had been a58per cent fall in game ducks from 2020.

The Eastern Australian Waterbird Survey monitors around 50 species of waterbirds at around 2000 wetlands and rivers each year

This long-termdata provides the essential baselineinformation with which to assess changes and impacts on the environment, and is the only long-term objective data on waterbird populations in Australia.

Chris Hardman is the ChiefFire Officer, Forest Fire Management Victoria

Chief Fire Officer,Forest FireManagement Victoria, Chris Hardman. Photo:Contributed

for Nature has released itsnew Statewide ConservationPlan, which provides goals and targets for strategic conservation on private land across Victoria over the next decade.

Trust for Naturehas releasedits new Statewide Conservation Plan.

Photo:Fiona Murdoch

BULLS

sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.

DASCHUNDS

HORSES WANTED

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

To Join the Macalister Demonstration Farm Board of directors.

The Board is responsible for the overall governance, management and strategic direction of the Macalister Demonstration Farm.

Be part of the bright future of the farm and help guide the future strategy.

Dairy Farming experience is preferable but not essential.

For more information contact MDF via: Email: mdf@wideband.net.au Phone: 0427 992 335

RAY AND NANCY

Gippsland Times Christmas and New Year Publishing

The Gippsland Times will close its office on Friday, December 23 at 3pm.

Newspapers will be published Thursday, December 29 (in lieu of Tuesday, December 27) Wednesday January 4 (in lieu of Tuesday, January 3, 2023) Friday, January 6, 2023 (Deadlines will be 9.30am the day prior)

Papers will publish as normal from Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Office hours:

Monday, December 26 -CLOSED Tuesday, December 27 -CLOSED Wednesday, December 28, 9am-5pm Thursday, December 29, 9am-5pm and Friday, December 30, 9am-5pm. Monday, January 2, 2023 -CLOSED

Normal office hours return from: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 -9am-5pm

Situations Vacant

DRIVERS

Men and women over the age of 25

Would you like to earn some extra money? Meet interesting people from all walks of life?

Work with great people? How about becoming a Taxi Driver in the Sale and local district. All you need is adriver's certificate, police check, full driver's licence and a friendly personality. Formore information please call Marg on 0429 964 437.

More Situations Vacant advertising

Pearce hay business will be closing from 1st January 23 until further notice. Quality hay being unavailable has caused this decision. Thankyou to all our loyal customers!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Cater Care Cook

Cater Care is looking for an enthusiastic Cook to join our team at Gippsland Grammar!

Great workplace atmosphere and work/life flexibility.

School terms only.

Contact Maria at: Maria.Nagy@catercare.com.au 0424 190 569

DELIVERY DRIVER/ NURSERY HAND

Hillywood Tree Nursery is a production wholesale plant nursery located in Briagolong. We are looking for a motivated individual with good customer service skills to join the team in this part time role, commencing February 2023. The successful applicant must have their MR licence and also be interested in working in the nursery when not driving.

Deliveries are weekly into Melbourne, and around the local Gippsland area.

If this position sounds like it would suit you, please contact Ed for more information on 0409 547 960, or send your resume to: ed@hillywoodtreenursery.com.au

HC Driver/Local Driver

BonaccordFreightlines is seeking an experienced HC driver/local driver to join our team for our long distance and local operation based in the Bairnsdale area.

Skills required:

● HC licence as aminimum

● Be over 23 years of age due to insurance purposes

Previous refrigerated transport experience and forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

To be successful for this role applicants must:

● Pass acompany medical including drug and alcohol test

● Be flexible to work rostered weekends and public holidays

Please see bonaccordingram.com.au website or contact us for ajob description. Applications must include previous relevant experience and work references. Applications can be emailed to freightlines@bonaccord.net or contact our office during work hours on 03 5157 1325 for further information.

Acuity Eyecare Sale is hiring!

We are looking for an Optical Dispenser to join our team. Immediate start is available for the right applicant. Experience is desirable but not essential.

Enjoy all the benefits of anewly refurbished store that is fit out with the latest technology. There is also the opportunity to work alongside an optometrist with 20+ years of experience that enjoys awide scope of practice.

Asuitable applicant should:

● Be willing and available to greet patients and visitors in abright friendly manner;

● Enjoy delivering exceptional customer service over the phone and face-to-face;

● Enjoy working with families and children to assist with their eye care needs;

● Have asound knowledge of optical products, or the desire to learn;

● Have an eye for fashion, and be able to assist in choosing appropriate spectacle frames and sunglasses.

Acuity Eyecare will be offering to cover the cost of aCertificate 4Traineeship in Optical Dispensing for the successful applicant if they are unqualified -experience is desirable but not essential!

If interested, please forward cover letter and full CV, or contact us for further information at: sale@acuityeyecare.com.au

Cars •

Motoring Deal

Atotal of 12issues over amonth!

Cash

JAGUAR XF Sports, 4dr, V6 twin turbo engine, 6 speed auto, very clean low km, reg. August '23, YNA-580, priced to sell $22,000 o.n.o. Phone 0418 383 522.

Caravans

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Deaths

BRIDESON, Ray. Treasured member of our family for 86 years. Atrue gentleman in every way. We will miss your regular visits and your beautiful scones, but most of all we will miss you. Always in our hearts. Margot and Col, Geoff, Pam, Wayne and Greg (dec.) and families.

Reunited with Mona.

GHESLA, Rona. Passed away in Sale, 24/12/2022, aged 90. Mother to Mark and Melanie (dec.).

Please see www.lettsfunerals.com.au for funeral details.

BRIDESON, Rayden James (Ray). 30/11/1936 -24/12/2022

Passed away peacefully at Sale Hospital. Beloved husband of Mona (dec.)

Dearly loved father of Kerry, Debbie and Neale.

Admired and respected father- in-law of Andy and Kevin.

Adored grandad of Lauren and Chris, Ros and Thias, Brett and Alyssia and Simon.

Proud great grandfather of Alexia, Evan, Leela, Piper, Aiden, Winnie, Harriet, Josie, Lenny, Evelyn and Sonny.

Son of Neil and Lilian (both dec.), beloved brother of Shirley (dec.), Marlene (dec.) and Brack.

My Amazing Dad, Ican't believe you have goneyou were taken from us too soon.

Board and Executive Support Officer

Ongoing Full-time, Bairnsdale Gippsland Ports is aprovider of marine infrastructure, asset management, waterway management and dredging services along the Gippsland coast from Anderson Inlet to Mallacoota.

We are currently seeking asuitably experienced person to provide efficient and effective support services to the Gippsland Ports' Board, Board sub-committees and Executive.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in providing confidential executive support services, possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and have excellent computer, administrative and organisational skills including high level attention to detail.

This position will primarily work out of our Bairnsdale Head Office.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to the Executive Manager Corporate Services, Steve Martin on 0417 399 364.

To be considered for this position, candidates must address the key selection criteria found within the position description.

For afull position description and application details, please visit our website: www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au/employment.php

Gippsland Ports is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Applications close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Fitter

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance and Repair Team.

The role consists of awide variety of repair, diagnostic and preventative maintenance works across our Earthmoving, Road Maintenance, Quarry, and Heavy Haulage divisions.

The Fleet consists of predominantly modern Kenworth and Caterpillar machinery with around 90 Caterpillar machines, 60 Kenworth and Isuzu Truck and trailer combinations as well as afleet of Light Vehicles and small engines.

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

● Aqualification or equivalent essential for at least one of the listed requirements with a minimum of 3years' experience post qualifications.

● Previous Road Transport and/or Heavy Plant maintenance experience.

● Strong Mechanical &Electrical Fault-finding skills.

● Knowledge of spare parts and ordering systems.

● Organised with Basic computer skills.

● Hold acurrent driver's license, HR preferred.

● Ability to Work in ateam environment.

Experience in maintenance repair works, a background in heavy road transport or earthmoving/construction maintenance and repairs will be an advantage.

Successful applicants will be based out of the companies Bairnsdale Depot with onsite works required as needed.

Resumes detailing qualifications, experience, current licences, accreditations and including names and phone no's of three current employment referees may be forwarded to;

Attention: Kellie Geehman

Whelans Group Investments Pty Ltd, 103 Rupert Street, BAIRNSDALE, Vic, 3875

Or via e-mail: kellie@whelansgroup.com.au

For more information on Whelans visit: www.whelansgroup.com.au or contact us (03) 5152 2844.

Such akind, hardworking man who was respected and loved by many. He was so cherished by his family. We will miss him always.

-Kerry, Andy, Lauren, Chris, Simon, Alexia, Evan, Leela, Piper, Aiden and Josie.

Dad was agentleman who was so proud of his family. He loved his garden, footy and friends.

Rest easy Dad -Debbie and Kevin

Dad You were agreatly admired man -Neale

How lucky we were to call you our Grandad. The head of our family, and a true family man. We will miss you enormously -Roslyn (Rozza), Thias, Harriet and Evelyn Rae

Awonderful Grandad and great mate. So many treasured memories, you will be missed. Reunited with Nan.

Go Bombers.

-Brett, Alyssia, Winnie, Lenny and Sonny

Grandad Ray was funny, kind and loving. We will miss his FaceTime calls and eating his lollies.

-Alexia, Evan, Leela, Piper, Aiden and Josie x

GOVAN, Kenneth George. 11/11/1936 -23/12/2022 86 years Beloved Husbandof Rosalie. Loved Father of Jasmine (dec.), and David. Ken and Rosalie shared their 62nd wedding anniversary and remained devoted in their love.

"I have lost my soulmate" He will be greatly missed by many.

LETT, Ivan William. Passed away on Boxing Day.

Loved brother of Noel and brother in law of Val (both dec.)

Dearly loved uncle of Rod and Leon (dec.) Our deepest sympathies to aunty May, Gav, Trace, Darrell and Jordy.

Treasured memories of visits to the farm. Will miss the phone catch ups. The end of an era. More broken links in the family chain.

Lovingly remembered, Rod, Kell and Jackson

LETT,Ivan William. Much loved brother and brother in law of Barry and Annette (both dec.)

Loved uncle Ivan of Andrew, Nicole, Hamish and William; Bradley, Rachel, Cooper and Ma c k enzie; Susan, Warren, Ava and Max. Your memory will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

Reunited with loved ones gone before.

MEAD, Dot of Heyfield, formerly of Delegate. Passed away peacefully on 24th December 2022. Aged 87 years.

Loved wife of Ron (dec.) Much loved mother and mother in law of Rhonda and Max (dec.) Stuart, and Susan and Terry Stephenson.

Loved Grandmother of Bronwyn,Cassandra, Brenton, Jessica and Rosheen.

Great Grandmother of 11.

Special Aunty Dot to Mandy.

Reunited with Dad.

PHEFLEY, Anne. The Central Gippsland Health Hospital Auxiliary regret the passing of our member Anne.

Sincere condolences to her husband and family. From President and members

STYLES, Daryl Dennington.

21/9/1956 -23/12/2022

Passed away suddenly on Friday. Aged 66 years.

Beloved and cherished husband of Julie-Anne. Adored father, father-inlaw, poppy, son, brother and friend.

Sorely missed until the resurrection.

Dear Dad, We look forward to seeing you in the new world.

Lots of love.

Chris and Tracy

Dad, can't believe you've really gone, it feels so surreal. Every time the phone rings we expect it to be you. We miss you and can't wait to see you again in paradise.

Love Steven and Leah

Poppy, Iwill miss the times we had together, watching movies, playing games or just talking.

Imissyou.

Love Malachi.

Iwill miss coming to visit and helping with the animals.

Ilove you from Hamish.

Dear Poppy, We love you and miss you very much. Love Luca and Aurelia.

Funerals

BARNFIELD.

The funeral service for Ms Emma Jayne Barnfield will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 1pm TOMORROW (Friday December 30, 2022) followed by aprivate cremation.

MEAD

For funeral arrangements for Mrs Dot Mead, please visit our website or contact:-

STEVENS, Philip Alan. 19/07/1952 -06/12/2022 Late of Loch Sport. Agathering to scatter Phil's ashes will be held at the 90 Mile Beach at Loch Sport on TUESDAY (January 3, 2022) at 11am.

Nielsen Funerals 5623 2771

STYLES.

For funeral arrangements for Mr Daryl Dennington Styles, please check our website or phone:

GIESCHEN, Freddie. January 2nd 1996. Treasured memories are ours to keep of aloving husband, Dad and Pa who we lost 26 years ago. Always missed and always remembered with love.

-Dorothy,Jennifer, Robert, Colin, Graeme and families.

GUEST, Paul. Another year gone. Amuchloved son of Colin and Liz, and brother of Matthew and Melissa.

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BRIDESON

The funeral of Rayden James (Ray) Brideson is appointed to leave the Boisdale Public Hall, Main St, Boisdale after a service commencing at 1pm TOMORROW (Friday, December 30, 2022) at Maff ra Monumental Lawn Cemetery.

GOVAN. The funeral service for Mr Kenneth George Govan will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 3pm TOMORROW (Friday December 30, 2022) followed by aprivate cremation.

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Sale greyhound death

Zoe Askew

MICHAELRose, anearlytwo-year-old greyhound, died at Sale Greyhound Track on Sunday, December 18, after sustainingnumerouselbow fractures following afall at the track’s first turn.

Theyoung greyhound is the second to die on the Sale Greyhound Track this year, bringing the state death toll to 45.

Danica Spolly, who died at the Saletrack on January 4, was the first greyhound killed on Australiantracksin2022, after sheclipped the heels of another dog approaching the first turn resulting in aleft wrist fracture and aleft radius/ ulna fracture.

With12dogs dying on Gippsland tracks this year, animal rightsorganisationsclaim that Michael Rose’s death, which raised the Victorian death toll over that of 2021, has made Gippsland one of Australia’s deadliest regions for greyhound racing.

“The second greyhound death in Gippsland in threedaysshows thereare real safety concerns aboutthe three tracks in the region,” said Kylie Field, Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds (CPG) director.

“Gippsland is now oneofthe deadliest regions for dog racing in the country; adozen deaths and 860 injuries are appalling statisticsand show that animal welfare is alow priority for the racing industry.

“With 45 on-track deaths thisyear, Victoria has now exceeded the 2021 death toll of 44 dogs.”

Field said the real greyhound deathtoll will be higher.

“An analysis of Greyhound RacingVictoria data appears to show that more than 20 dogs, injured in their races, were later euthanased away from the tracks,” she said.

“GRV is yet to respond to our request for confirmation.”

Greyhound Racing Victoria told the Gippsland Times,“greyhounds thatincur injuries are always assessed immediately by aqualified GRV appointed vet to determine the most appropriate course of action”.

“Oftenthat can be areferral to another vet off track for furtherassessment if surgery and rehabilitation is the most appropriate course of action, enabling surgery to occur immediately if that is in the best interests for the welfareofthe greyhound,” managerofpublicaffairs Andrew Holmes said.

“The GreyhoundWelfare Integrity Unit supports this process to ensure every greyhound injured receives the optimum care it can.GRV provides funding support through its Greyhound Recovery Initiative to cover the cost of surgery and rehabilitation designed to alleviate any costs to connections.”

Greyhound welfare advocates claimed that the

most recent fatality illustrates how the Victorian dog racing industry was failing greyhounds.

“The racing industrycan deny reality andsay that everything is fine, but the bodies of at least 45 dogs have revealed the reality of dog racing,” Field said.

“It has to be phased out.”

Greyhound Racing Victoria responded to the death of Michael Rose at the Sale track, guaranteeing track safety.

“There was aracing incident at Sale that caused amajor injurytoMichael Rose, resulting in the on-track vet determining euthanasia the most appropriate course of action,” Holmes said.

“Post-race analysis of the track determined the incident was anot atrack safety issue.

“Unrelated to the incident, the Sale track is about to closeinJanuary foraperiod to undergo planned renovations forold-for-new replacement of some of its ageing infrastructure, reinforcing the commitment of GRV, and its clubs, in providing the best environments it can for greyhounds, participants and patrons.”

Forty-five greyhounds have died on Victorian tracks in 2022, and morethan3000dogshave been injured. One hundred and sixty dogs have died nationwide.

Terrific taekwondo triumphant

ON Sunday, October 16 local club McLeod Taekwondo sent asmall team of five competitors to the 17th KTAA Tournament in Sydney.

For the majority, this wastheirfirst ever competition.

The clubentered the youngest competitor on the day, who was just five years of age.

McLeod Taekwondo students competedina series of events -traditional sparring, point sparring,team sparring, takedown sparring, speed kicking competition, individual,pair and team poomsae, and creative forms and weapons.

The club did very well, bringing home 23 medals.

Remy McLeod received the Certificate of Excellenceonbehalf of the club, for exceptional performance and contributionasthe most outstanding martial arts school, which was awarded by the Korea TaekwondoAssociation of Australia, Master Kwon’s Pro Tae KwonDoAcademy and JAIMartial Arts.

Marc McLeod was also awarded his World Taekwondo Chang Moo Kwan Certificate by the head of KTAA NSW.

This tournament received 222 entries and 546 event entries.

With only five competitors, McLeod Taekwondo managed to win golds and silvers in every event entered by each of iy students.

Hooliganism not reflective of true soccer

Zoe Askew

SOCCERbodies, including SaleUnited Football Club, have moved to guarantee people the situation that arose at arecent A-League match -where the game was abandoned due to abloodied pitch invasion, does not reflect thesport.

Police charged 13 people and identified an additional 18 as part of the investigation into the invasion duringthe December 17 A-League match at AAMI Park, making global headlines the day before the World Cup Final.

More than 150 football fans stormed the pitch during the A-League men’s Melbourne Derby on December 17, injuring five men, including Melbourne City goalkeeper Thomas Glover.

Glover was ushered off the field, blood gushing from his head after being struckwith a stainless steel bucket full of sand. He was later hospitalised, requiringstitches to his head, with the club confirming the City shot-stopper suffered aconcussion the following morning.

Referee Alex King sustained injuries during the incidentasheput himself between Glover and the rioting spectators.

The incident escalated as partofa series of protests around the country against the Australian Professional League’s (APL) decision to play the next three A-League grand finalsinSydney, rather thanallowing the top-ranked side in the match to host it.

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City supportershad plannedtowalkout at the 20-minute mark as Newcastle fans had done earlier in the round when the situation violently escalated.

Immediatelyfollowing the preceding A-League Women’s game,fans began chanting “f*** the APL”, unfurling banners expressing their vexation with the league.

Australian footballers and fans have condemned the actions of pitch invaders; the event described as one of the most damaging moments Australian soccer has seen.

Sale United Senior Men’s coach Anouk Meereboersayseventswhich unfurled at AAMI Park are disappointing and are not a reflection of soccer in Australia.

“Being involved in the regional soccer world and witnessing what happened on Saturday (December 17) has been utmost disappointing,” Meereboer said.

“These actionsare definitely not areflection of football in Australia.

“Looking at the GoSevens (social soccer) family atmospherewehave at Sale United FC, where children fromavery young age are running around, playing with other kids, having akick with the soccer ball and cheering players on, is the total opposite from what we saw last weekend.

“This was asmall number of people putting asport that can be played by anyone in the wrong light.

“It’s disappointing that people seethese images, especially people that haven’t been involvedinthe sport before,and thismight push them away from becoming involved.”

Meereboer highlightedrecent figures from Optus Sport which show that soccer has the highest participation rate in Australia.

“We at Sale United really hope to grow the sport further, and with the Women’s World Cup being in Australia, this should be great promotion for women and girls to participate, knowing that Sale United,aswell as the sporting bodies,have azero-tolerance policy on violenceofany kind,”she said

“Let’s enjoy the sport and celebratethe great games we’re able to watch with the Women’s World Cup coming to the country.”

Football Australia chief executive James Johnson made clear that the governing body does not tolerate hooliganbehaviour, labelling actions of rioters as “completely unacceptable”.

“Thosepeople and their behaviourswill never be welcome in our game,” Johnson said.

“Football has azero-tolerance policy to disruptive, destructive, violent, and anti-social behaviour at its sanctioned events, and it will not tolerate behaviour that has the potential to threaten the safety or security of spectators, players, and officials.”

“Football Australia is working around the clock on this investigation to ensure that the scenes witnessedatAAMIPark in Melbourne are never repeated again.”

Anearlytwo-year-oldgreyhound died at Sale Greyhound Club on December 18

Photo: Zoe Askew

Marc McLeod, Coco McLeod,Grandmaster JoeIngrati (NSW KTApresident), RemyMcLeod, (front) Kyra Cruz,Mímí McLeod and Kyla Cruz at the Sydneytournament

McLeod Taekwondo competitors in action.

Photos: Contributed

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Hockey Australia Under 13 Carnival in Hobart.

AUGUS

Jessica Jackson and Bridget Brown were chosen for Life Saving Victoria’s Sporting Excellence Program.

Knobel and Jonti Schuback representing Vic Country Burgiel and Knobel would go on to be drafted.

JULY: Sale City Football Netball Club and Rosedale FNC took part in this year s Pride Cup in the North Gippsland Football-Netball-League

won the inaugural Kookaburra Gippsland T20 Smash competition in February

Pete Perillo um

Osborne Smith MA

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MAY: He field cricketer Justin Mor

snaps from the year in sport

SEPTEMBER: East Gippsland senior football premier,Stratford.

OCTOBER: Stratfordboxer MaxReeves kept hisunbeaten streak intact.

SEPTEMBER: North Gippsland Football-Netball League AGrade premier,Woodside.

Pic of the year?

Sale

THE final siren has sounded on sport for 2022.

Ihope you have enjoyed the coverage put together by the Gippsland Times this year.

Congratulationstoall those fortunate enough to play in premierships, and to those who achieved personal milestones and accolades.

My thanks to my editorial team for their assistance throughout the year; our contributors who sent through write-ups; and to local clubs for their supportand hospitality.

The main highlight for me this year was covering local footy and netball grand finals once more, while the story Imost enjoyed putting together was the piece on Sale’s 2012 premiership reunion. Again, my thanks to Sale Football-Netball Club, especially Tassie Deacon, for helping coordinate this.

Ialsothoroughly enjoyed working with local horse and greyhound racing clubs, and seeing the great work they do away from the track.

It was fantastic to welcome crowds back to the

ameeting.

Some other great stories were BoisdaleBriagolong’s maiden AGrade netball premiership in East Gippsland, as well as Woodside’s thrilling extra time victoryinthe North Gippy netball decider, not to mention Sale United women breaking their cup drought.

Maffra FNC celebrated not one, but two players getting drafted this year, while in Stratford, there was premierships 12 months of the year -AGrade cricketand senior football.

Underdogs had their moments in 2022.

How good wasittosee Gormandale finally break their losing streak in North Gippy senior football.

Thenthere wasthe Woodside senior team, reaching finals afteragoal in the dying seconds of aregular season game, and going on to make a preliminary final.

The Wildcats weren’t far offmaking the big dance either -theygenuinely had eventual premier

Yallourn Yallourn North on the ropes at three quarter time.

Iknow Ineed to stay impartial, but even Iwas saying “c’mon Woodside” internally at that stage.

But if Ihad to pick afavouritestory from the year, it wouldhave to be Sale’s run to the Gippsland League Grand Final.

Ihave included my favourite sport photo to go with this, and it is of Sale players reacting moments after their two point win in the semi-final against Traralgon.

The Magpiessurvivedafortnight of sudden death finals, before running agallant second to a Leongatha side that could well go down as one of the all time great teams in the Gippsland League.

The real story for me however was the Sale reserves. Theywentfrom wooden spooners two years running to making aGrand Final.

For that effort alone, they already won before the Grand Final was even played.

The Magpies were certainly aforce to be reckoned with last season, so much so Icontemplated if football was even worth playinganymore after

coming up against them.

Following oneparticularly horrendousday at Sale Oval, Idrove home in complete silence and sat alone at my kitchen table, starring blankly into the distance thinking “there has to be better things to do on aSaturday”.

But, like countless others who took to the fields or courts in the local sportingseason justgone, we all enjoyed different fortunes.

From aconsumer sense, Ihope the insights provided in mostsport storiesthisyearhave generated some interest, or at the very least, offered a different perspective, because above all else, what Idon’t want is for the sport pages to be filled with the stock-standard ‘this team beat this team and this is who was best’.

If people want to know that they can just look up the scores.

Players are always told to put in the ‘extra effort’.

Writers are no different.

See you in 2023.

LIAM DURKIN EDITOR

Liam Durkin

Cup, while the historic Good Friday meeting will ensure Sale Turf Club holds aspecial place in the state’s racing history as the inaugural hosts of such

The author’s favourite sport photo of the year: Sale players secondsafter their thrilling two point win over Traralgon in the Gippsland League semi-final.

Photo: File