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Victorians masking up stage three restrictions who cross the boundary into regional Victoria for work or care reasons must cover their mouth and nose for the entirety of their visit.

Country people who need to travel into the restricted area also must wear masks at all times during their stay.

Melburnians must wear face masks when undertaking one of the four reasons permissible to leave their homes (shopping for food and essential items, care and caregiving, daily exercise, and work and study — if not possible from home).

Those who ignore this recommendation can face

fines of $200 after 11.59pm tomorrow, after the Chief Health Officer escalated the recommendation to a directive.

There are a few exceptions to the new mandatory face mask rule — children aged under 12, those who have a professional or medical reason, or if it’s just not practical, like when undertaking strenuous exercise.

Metropolitan teachers will not have to wear masks while teaching, but students attending for VCE, VCAL or for onsite supervision will — and all attendees are expected to wear them on the way to and from school.

Announced on Sunday, the four-day warning before the new face mask rule is implemented is to give people a chance to buy or make coverings, but those who already have them have been encouraged to wear them immediately.

Premier Daniel Andrews reminded Victorians that they should not be looking for loopholes, and instead do something small to keep everyone else safe.

“If I’m wearing a covering, I’m helping to protect you,” he said.

“If you’re wearing one, you’re helping to protect me.

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A CREATIVE new mural on the front wall of Briagolong’s post office and general store has helped brighten up the street and add a touch of colour and history to the newly-renovated store.

New owners Jon and Sandra Knowles commissioned Loch Sport artist Simon White to paint the mural, giving him a brief of creating a piece that recognised the area’s history and beautiful setting.

There are several iconic buildings that everyone will recognise, such as the Briagolong Hotel and the Mechanics Institute, the mountains in the background, and a touching tribute to Sandra and Jon’s late son Benjamin, who can be seen sitting on a bench outside the hotel.

“It’s comforting to see Ben sitting there every day — I feel he’s watching over us,” Sandra said.

The couple also wanted to celebrate the charm of Briagolong, and is pleased with the attraction the work has received.

“People have been dropping in to ask about it and word is spreading, with people often coming from other towns and as far as Melbourne [pre-COVID restrictions] to look,” Sandra said.

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PEOPLE in regional areas are now being advised to cover noses and mouths if they cannot maintain physical distancing, prompting a rush on masks in pharmacies and other outlets.

Regional Victorians will not be fined for not wearing masks when out and about locally, but those in the lockdown areas of Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will.

From 11.59pm tomorrow, people who live in these areas must wear “face coverings” when they leave home — including when travelling into regional Victoria.

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New campaign to attract visitors A new marketing campaign to attract more visitors and shoppers to Wellington will use digital marketing with a focus on social media and a mobile app.

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ouncil is working on a new campaign to attract more visitors and shoppers to Wellington to stimulate growth and recovery in response to the devastating multiple shocks of drought, bushfire and COVID-19.

The groundwork for this new campaign is being done now and will start to roll out locally over the next few months.

Council is working with awardwinning destination marketing agency Pace Advertising to design the campaign which will include videos, social media platforms, print and electronic

collateral, mobile phone app, conventional advertising and digital marketing.

Pace and Council met with local Business and Tourism Associations, business owners and interested members of the public last week and were able to gain valuable local insights for the new campaign.

Already planned as part of the campaign include new shire-wide welcome signage, revitalised town centres, an innovative energy conference, touring guides with an emphasis on arts and culture, history, food and wine.

In addition to Wellington’s existing festivals and events, the possibility of running a 2021 air show at West Sale Airport is also being investigated.

The campaign will also draw on the strengths of Wellington’s natural attributes including the Ninety Mile Beach and the High Country and feature a number of local ‘heroes’; people with a passion for where they live and work.

We will of course keep you updated on the campaign progress!

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General Council Notices Aqua Energy gym and group fitness The Aqua Energy gym is open for members and casual users. Bookings aren't required but there is still a limit to the number of users who can access the gym at one time.

Bookings for group fitness classes should be made online and have a limit of 10 people per class. Find out more at aquaenergy.com.au or call 5142 3700.

GRSC has re-opened its doors The Gippsland Regional Sports Complex has now reopened and welcomed back junior basketballers for the first week of the Sale Amatuer Basketball Association junior competition last week.

Training has re-commenced for hockey, netball and basketball but social sports won't be starting up yet due to physical distancing restrictions still impacting contact sport.

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Children's library programming update

The Wedge Performing Arts Centre has announced new live music sessions with limited tickets available to attend in-person.

Unfortunately due to the current COVID-19 situation, Wellington Libraries are unable at this time to re-introduce its children’s programming including Rock, Rhythm & Rhyme and Storytime sessions.

The new Live Music Series will happen every week while Stage 2 restrictions remain in place throughout Gippsland, limiting the amount of people who can attend typical theatre performances.

Our library staff are disappointed about this outcome because they were very much looking forward to seeing Wellington’s youngest citizens engaged in activities in their local libraries.

The next session is happening this Thursday featuring Erin Therese and Emma Goodsall from 7pm.

While we won’t be running any structured activities just yet, everyone is still welcome to visit our libraries in Sale, Yarram, Maffra, Heyfield, Rosedale and Stratford during standard operating hours and enjoy all the resources they have to offer.

We hope to be able to resume children’s programming very soon!

Tickets are on sale via thewedge.com.au for $25 each or can be purchased from the Box Office in person. Please remember physical distancing and hand hygiene if you attend at the Box Office.

Performances may be live streamed via The Wedge's Facebook page if tickets sell out. Search for The Wedge on Facebook to follow along.

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State of emergency now extended to August 16 People who live in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire cannot hold weddings outside these areas, even if bookings have already been made.

Restrictions across regional Victoria are less strict, but those who break them can still face fines.

Outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, only five visitors can be in a person’s home at any one time, in addition to the normal residents of the household, and up to 10 people are allowed to gather in public places.

More information about other directives which currently apply is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au There has been a decrease in the number of cases spread between families, with the majority of outbreaks now coming from settings where people are working closely together.

To address this increase, an inspection and enforcement blitz will be carried out in workplaces across the state.

WorkSafe, Emergency Management Victoria and Victoria Police will focus on at-risk workplaces, including distribution centres, call centres and meat processing centres.

And with a spike in cases in aged care settings, the Victorian and Commonwealth governments have introduced a range of measures.

As the risk of transmission in aged care and health care settings remains high, from tomorrow, visits will be restricted to those defined as carers only, with a limit of one hour per day.

Locally, Central Gippsland Health has already implemented a one visitor for an hour per day rule, also requiring visitors to wear a mask.

Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said the decision

to introduce more visitor restrictions to health care and aged care settings was tough.

“We know this will be difficult for Victorian families, but ultimately this is about keeping the people we love safe,” she said.

Aged care staff will be able to access free testing, even if they don’t have symptoms.

The state government’s one-off $1500 worker support payment is still available to support workers, including those in aged care, instructed to stay home because they have tested positive to COVID-19 or need to self-isolate as a close contact.

The federal government will give “workforce funding support” to ensure aged care employers can cover any additional entitlements to enable employees to work at a single site, engage and train additional staff where existing employees are unable to work, and provide alternative accommodation so workers who live or work in hotspots can continue to work.

Other introduced measures include more infection control training, enhanced surveillance and contact tracing, and opening private hospital wards to care for aged care residents who can’t appropriately isolate in their normal facility.

The government will continue to monitor data during the next fortnight, with Premier Daniel Andrews warning compliance and the rate of community transmission would decide what move the government makes next, and whether the state will move into stricter stage four restrictions.

For information about coronavirus or to find your nearest testing site, visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au or phone 1800 675 398.

Victorians are masking up From page 1 “... it’s one of those things where the more people do it, the exponentially bigger that difference becomes.

“And if we all wear one, we’re all doing our bit to slow the spread.”

The new announcement comes as Victoria’s COVID-19 community transmission numbers climb into the thousands, with just under 3000 active cases and 38 deaths across the state.

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CENTRAL Gippsland Health has restricted its services, in line with new Department of Health directives, and is requiring visitors to wear face masks.

Visitors and outpatients over the age of 18 must wear a face mask for the entire duration of their stay.

People will be provided with one on entry, or are encouraged to wear their own cloth mask.

The service has also reduced its visiting hours to between 2.30pm and 3.30pm, and has restricted patients to one visitor per day.

Exemptions apply to visitors caring for children, people with disabilities, support people during pregnancy, in specific emergency situations and those in palliative care.

MHR wants work on highway to begin ASAP GIPPSLAND MHR Darren Chester wants work to begin as soon as possible to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway between Sale and Traralgon to help create local jobs.

News that $253.2 million in funding for the final two stages at Flynn and Kilmany of the highway duplication project had been secured has been widely welcomed.

Now, Mr Chester says work to duplicate the last 12 kilometres must get underway without further delay.

“This project has been stalled since December 2018 when the sections at Nambrok and east of Traralgon opened to traffic,” he said.

“For safety and economic reasons, it’s important this project isn’t held up any longer.”

“The duplication project is expected to be completed by early to mid-2024, but I am sure there are many people like me who want the roadworks to be finished much sooner so they can begin to enjoy the benefits.”

The final two sections of the highway to be duplicated involves constructing two additional lanes to provide a four-lane dual carriageway with a central median east of Sheepwash Creek Rd to the west of Flynns Creek Rd, Flynn, and east of Maffra-Rosedale Rd to west of Sale-Cowwarr Rd, Kilmany.

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AT the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, an extensive search and rescue operation was underway on Lake Wellington near Loch Sport, after a local man was reported missing on Sunday afternoon.

The Gippsland Times understands the keen fisherman was out on his boat on Sunday after launching at the Port of Sale, but did not return as expected.

A search began of the lake’s “rough waters” for the experienced boater along the banks near Holland’s Landing and Seacombe.

The Gippsland Times was unable to confirm reports before deadline that a boat had been found at Tucker Point about 10am yesterday morning.

Water Police, a Search and Rescue helicopter and several boats were understood to be out searching for most of late Sunday and early Monday, until foggy conditions made the search too difficult, but it resumed yesterday morning.

Paynesville Coast Guard, Loch Sport Boat Club and the State Emergency Service were also involved, as well as the missing man’s friends and local residents who scoured the lake’s shores with spotlights on four wheel drives, dirt bikes and boats.

Loch Sport residents and friends of the man were appealing to the rest of the community on Monday morning to join the search.

A strong wind warning was issued for the Gippsland Lakes at 10am yesterday morning, after a storm front moved through the region on Sunday night.

East Sale recorded wind gusts of up to 74kmh on Sunday evening.

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VICTORIA’S state of emergency has been extended, a workplace “enforcement blitz” is underway and visits to aged and health care settings will be restricted to “carers only”, under the government’s latest roll-out of directives.

Victoria’s state of emergency has been extended until 11.59pm on August 16.

Under the state of emergency, the Chief Health Officer’s directions must be followed, the same as laws, and police can fine people who do not follow these directions.

This means metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents can only leave the home for four reasons (shopping for food and essential items, care and caregiving, daily exercise, and work and study — if not possible from home), and must wear a mask, or else they face a fine.

Melburnians cannot have visitors to their homes — except for caregiving, compassionate reasons or receiving services — and cannot visit friends and family outside their homes, except to see intimate partners, for shared care arrangements, for caregiving or compassionate reasons, or providing services.

Melburnians should only exercise with members of their household or one other person, and should stay as close to home as possible.

The government has updated its directives after it was made aware of a number of people deliberately moving their weddings from Melbourne to regional Victoria to avoid restrictions.

Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire residents can no longer attend weddings in country Victoria, unless they are working as the celebrant, in which case they must wear a mask.

Shorter visiting hours and the requirement for all visitors to wear masks are among new measures being implemented at Central Gippsland Health.

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AN increase in reports of thefts of motor vehicles and thefts from motor vehicles has become apparent in the local police area.

Police say opportunistic thieves often enter unlocked homes to take possession of car keys.

They advise householders to lock all windows and doors, even when at home, and store car keys and other valuables out of view.

Vehicle owners are also advised not to hide spare car keys in their cars.

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VICFORESTS, which aims to harvest 59 new coupes this year, has suffered more than 50 illegal protests at 31 coupes in the past eight months, resulting in 119 production days lost.

In West Gippsland, 10 coupes have been hit by protest action, resulting in 87 days’ lost work.

There is an ongoing protest of more than 50 days at Pats Corner coupe, near Warburton.

In the north-east, protests have affected 20 coupes, costing 30 days’ work, while only one coupe invasion has occurred in east Gippsland, with the loss of two days’ work. This would normally have been higher, but harvesting has only just begun after the summer’s bushfires.

It is illegal to enter a working timber coupe.

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Gippsland has been announced as host for a new timber research and innovation centre. for forestry is to ensure both strong plantation and native forest sectors,” he said.

“We call on the Andrews government to overturn their devastating unilateral decision to shut down the native forestry industry in Victoria by 2030 and back the industry, the workers and the regional communities the industry supports.”

Victoria’s Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes said the centre would encourage ingenuity that supported the government’s policy to transition from native timber harvesting to plantation timber by 2030. The government has allocated $120 million to support the transition to 100 per cent plantation timber harvesting by 2030.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester added the announcement was positive news for Gippsland, which had battled drought, bushfires and the economic fallout from the coronavirus.

The Australian Forest Products Association applauded the announcement, but criticised the state government for pretending the centre would support the closure of the native forest sector.

Association chief executive Ross Hampton said it was disappointing that the state government marred the important development with media

spin claiming the centre supported its plan to close the region’s sustainable native forestry.

“The Andrews plan is not for a transition to plantations, but rather a transition to imports,” Mr Hampton said.

Victorian Association of Forest Industries chief executive Tim Johnston welcomed the announcement, but said he was keen to see the details, priorities and processes.

“The Victorian timber and forest industry needs ongoing resource security, which requires maintaining access to native forests and getting trees in the ground,” he said.

“Only through policy and regulatory certainty will industry have the confidence to invest and innovate.”

Earlier this month, the federal government announced $2.2 million in funding to set up a Gippsland Regional Forestry Hub, which aims to reduce barriers to forestry expansion and develop a farm forestry strategy.

It is one of nine forestry hubs under the federal government’s $20 million National Forest Industries Plan.

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A $4 MILLION centre for timber research and innovation will be set up in Gippsland to service the region’s forestry industry.

In a joint project, the federal and state governments have committed $2 million each during the next four years to establish the Gippsland Centre of the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation.

Projects funded under NIFPI are expected to cover forest and plantation management, timber processing, wood fibre recovery, value-adding, advanced manufacturing and the bio-economy.

Forest and Wood Products Australia will provide ongoing administrative support to the centre, which will have no staff.

Like existing NIFPI centres in Launceston, Tasmania and Mount Gambier, South Australia, it will have an investment and management committee and an independent chairman.

Committee members usually cover the whole value chain, from forest growers to harvesters, sawmillers and the pulp and paper sector.

The centre will operate as a virtual structure to reduce management and administrative costs, and will be linked to activities underway in existing centres.

Successful projects, which will be managed by Forest and Wood Products Australia, will be chosen by the management committee.

Forest and Wood Products Australia managing director Ric Sinclair said the organisation would have no say or input into the committee.

“Using the existing NIFPI infrastructure — websites and management systems — we can hit the ground quickly,” he said.

Previous NIFPI research has helped reduce stock loss by better understanding the influence of time taken to dry the timber.

Research has also resulted in new sawing and gluing techniques that produce more attractive and structurally stronger products at cheaper prices.

Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam said the governments’ funding would be supported with additional money and in-kind contributions by industry and research agencies.

“Funding the centre is a further commitment to the native forest industry in Victoria. Our policy

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A government spokesperson confirmed any nonauthorised person found inside a Timber Harvest Safety Zone faces possible charges — “this is about keeping everyone safe in a dangerous workplace”.

“The disruption of legitimate forest operations is unacceptable and will be actively dealt with by authorised officers, and when necessary Victoria Police.”

About 60 penalty notices were issued to coupe protesters in the first six months of the year, but it is unclear what punishments were imposed.

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions deploys authorised officers to respond to forest protests. According to the government, the response to forest protests is mostly on the same day they are reported, and often includes close cooperation with Victoria Police, including Search and Rescue, where necessary to remove tree sit protestors.

VicForests’ proposed changes to its timber release plan involve 59 new coupes in the Benalla-Mansfield, north-east and Tambo forest management areas. The proposed coupes are all in fire-affected areas and have been prioritised as they contain fire-killed Ash forest.

The timber release plan comes after the Federal Court found VicForests had breached the code of timber practice at 26 logging coupes, with its operations at an additional 41 coupes also unlikely to comply.

All of the coupes are home to either the Leadbeater’s Possum or the Greater Glider.

Justice Debra Mortimer said in her judgement that VicForests’ forestry operations were likely to have had, or were likely to have, a significant affect on both species.

At least 65 logging coupes are also currently subject to legal challenges by environmentalists in Victoria’s Supreme Court. — Philip Hopkins

Thoughts on local COVID-19 effects sought WELLINGTON Shire Council is seeking feedback from residents about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them,as it plans for community recovery.

While the effects of COVID-19 are still being felt in Wellington, council is leading a multi-agency recovery plan that it says will help individuals, communities and businesses recover from the pandemic.

Mayor Alan Hall said feedback from Wellington residents was important to ensure any plan covered all bases.

“Anyone who has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is invited to provide council with feedback by filling out a survey to assist officers with their work,” he said.

“Your experiences and feedback will help council shape a plan for supporting communities as they recover from COVID-19.

“You can access the survey via our website at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/coronavirus, and feedback is anonymous.”

Participants can also enter a prize draw as a thanks for participating.

While recovery activities are being planned,council said it was important to understand that positive cases of coronavirus within the community could change at any time, and that until a vaccine was created, response, relief and recovery efforts could

be occurring at the same time.

People with questions about the survey can phone the Wellington COVID-19 Relief Information Line on 1300 137 218.

Feedback is open until Friday, July 31.

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The Victorian Farmers Federation says there are mechanisms available to councils to ease the rating burden on farmers. values,” Mr Jochinke said. across the community. for farmers this year.”

Mr Jochinke said there were a “After 20 years at 80 per cent, the “We are committed to working number of mechanisms available to VFF thinks it’s time that Wellington with all rural and regional councils councils to ease the rating burden decreased its farmland rate to accom- to help deliver a fair rates system for on farmers. modate for increased farmland values all ratepayers.

“Councils should implement a in comparison to other land uses.

“Farmers stand ready to sit down dynamic rating strategy where the “Wellington also chooses not to levy with Wellington Shire and offer rate in the dollar is set at a different level for each class of property a municipal charge, which is a good positive solutions to create a more proportionate to changes in land way to help flatten the rating burden equitable rating strategy.”

Facebook funding for newsrooms THE Gippsland Times is one of 17 newsrooms in regional Australia to secure financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project COVID-19 News Relief Fund Program.

The funding will support newsrooms in projects that build publishers’ long-term financial sustainability, and is part of Facebook Journalism Project’s $2 million investment in projects, coaching and training designed to mitigate the impact of COVID19 and maintain the long-term viability of newsrooms in the Asia Pacific region.

The judges selected the projects on the basis of organisational need, public interest and impact.

Many of the winning submissions include long-term opportunities for increasing the reach and distribution of regional journalism and new ways to open up advertising and subscriber revenue.

Facebook Australia and New Zealand news partnerships lead Andrew Hunter said local news was an essential service that was more important than ever as journalists strove to chronicle their communities’ responses to COVID-19.

“The coronavirus has had a devastating effect on many of the rural and local commercial enterprises that pay for news by advertising,” he said.

“These funds will go directly to alleviate those losses and contribute to the sustainability of some of the newsrooms across Australia that need it most.”

Gippsland Times manager Bruce Ellen said the Facebook Journalism Project grant would provide the newspaper with a much-needed boost to enable it to run projects directly linked to providing quality journalism to local communities at a time when it was needed most.

The Latrobe Valley Express will also receive funding under the program.

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THE Victorian Farmers Federation has rejected claims made by the Wellington Shire Council (Gippsland Times 7/7) that it misunderstands the way local government rates are calculated.

VFF president David Jochinke said the organisation was concerned farmers in Wellington Shire would see an unfair increase in their rate bills this year, with the council refusing to help.

“Farmers in Wellington have seen their property valuations soar, yet council has decided not to use the tools at its disposal to deliver an equitable rate increase across the community,” Mr Jochinke claimed.

“Wellington farmers are facing one of the worst rate hikes in the state as a consequence.”

But Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said council had, for the past 18 years, provided farmers in Wellington a 20 per cent discount on their rates.

This year, in addition to that discount, he said council decided to deliver a zero per cent rate rise that would benefit all ratepayers, not just the farming sector.

“The VFF wants council to instead provide a greater than 20 per cent discount to farmers to offset the increase in the value of their farms,” he said.

“We are not willing to do that when every sector of our community is struggling through the pandemic.”

But Mr Jochinke believes council can do more for farmers, and is trying to pass blame onto the statewide valuation system.

“No one is denying there are many problems with the way valuations are carried out,” Mr Jochinke said.

“However, it’s the job of the council to mitigate the effects of increased land values by setting different rates for different classes of property.”

VFF analysis of council budgets showed a number of councils in rural and regional Victoria had successfully delivered equitable changes to rates this year, despite skyrocketing farm valuations.

“Over in the Ararat council, there has been a 22 per cent increase in farm valuations, but through good management of their budget the council is delivering a one per cent rate cut to all ratepayers, including

A 37-YEAR-old former Longford man has been jailed for 28 months for robbing a Sale petrol station last year.

The Victorian County Court heard Adam Miller broke into the petrol station and approached a female attendant who was working alone, demanding she open the till.

He made away with $700 in cash, as well as a coin tray.

Miller then went to a nearby hotel and lost all the money, before later driving to Rosedale where he attempted to break into another petrol station, which was closed.

He fled when an alarm sounded.

Miller pleaded guilty to armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, and intentionally destroying property.

He has already spent 294 days in custody and must serve at least another eight months in prison before he will be eligible for parole.

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Local accommodation should apply for support Help may be delayed in some alpine areas

their holidays beyond their original booking.

Tourism operators are required to make reasonable endeavours to confirm that their principal place of residence is not in a restricted area before providing service to the member of the public.

If the business operator learns that a person is from a restricted area, they must refuse service.

Some examples of businesses taking reasonable endeavours include asking customers to confirm their principal place of residence is not in a restricted area include ticking a box on the form where contact details are collected, displaying signs to reinforce that service is only available for patrons not from non-restricted areas and asking individuals to confirm that their place of residence was not in a restricted area at the time of booking.

Retail stores and shopping centres are not required to refuse entry or service to patrons who are from restricted areas, however, accommodation providers, attractions and restaurants and cafés are subject to this requirement.

Korean War remembered JULY 27 marks 67 years since an armistice ceasing hostilities in the Korean War was signed.

Korea is a nation divided by the 38th degree parallel line north of the equator.

It became two nations in 1948, when an agreement brokered by the fledgling United Nations could not be reached regarding governance.

The north was controlled by the Chinese, and the south was under the protection of the United States of America.

Communist North Korea invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, and overwhelmed all but a small foothold in the south-east.

The US wanted the invasion brought before the UN Security Council, declaring North Korea had broken world peace.

The UN agreed.

The 21 nations of the UN provided troops and a military response, under the command of General Macarthur, took place and pushed the northern troops back over the 38th parallel.

The Chinese army, Russian MiG fighters and other troops joined North Korea.

Territorial loss and gain under the threat of nuclear intervention ensued, the culmination resulting in a ceasefire and the border back in place.

This fierce war took an estimated five million lives over its three-year duration.

From 1950 to 1953, more than 17,000 Australians in the Army, Navy and Air Force fought as part of the United Nations multinational force, defending South Korea from the communist forces in North Korea.

Three-hundred and forty Australians were killed, 1216 wounded and 30 prisoners of war taken.

Twenty-seven men born in Sale fought in the war; many more from other areas of Australia later made Sale their home.

There were no fatalities from the area.

The situation in Korea remains the same as it did on July 27, 1953.

— Sale RSL vice-president Ross Jackson

Destination Gippsland is refocusing its marketing campaign, encouraging Gippslanders to travel within Gippsland.

PEOPLE heading into snowy alpine areas around Mt Hotham and Falls Creek are being urged to take all the precautions they can, with help likely to be delayed in the event of accident, illness or becoming stranded.

As of July 12, emergency services responders and medical providers have not been stationed at Mount Hotham or Falls Creek snow resorts while lifts are closed.

This will be until at least August 19, when current COVID-19 restrictions are scheduled to be lifted.

Police advise anyone who travels to snow resorts and around the back country of these areas should be aware that medical assistance would be attending from Bright, Mount Beauty or Myrtleford if required, and would as a result be delayed.

They said people travelling into these areas must take into account forecast weather conditions and make informed decisions regarding the risks involved.

Police advise trip plans are critical (they can be left with family or police), as well as appropriate extreme weather clothing, shelter, food and equipment (including EPIRB, GPS, spare battery packs and so on).

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A LOCAL tourism body is urging accommodation providers to take advantage of offered support, after the school holidays proved an anti-climax.

According to Destination Gippsland, Melbourne’s retraction back into stage three restrictions turned a promising July school holidays for Gippsland’s tourism industry into another frustrating and challenging trading period, with strong visitation in the first week subsequently falling quiet.

In response, the state government announced its Regional Tourism Accommodation Support Program, aimed at supporting accommodation businesses experiencing cancellations.

Destination Gippsland chief executive Terry Robinson welcomed the initiative, and encouraged all eligible Gippsland businesses to register their interest and apply.

“Destination Gippsland has paused our marketing campaign that was to target the Melbourne audience and instead will focus on motivating Gippslanders to travel within Gippsland,” he said.

“We will also be working on attracting regional Victorians to travel to Gippsland as part of a bigger Visit Victoria campaign.

“Balancing the health and safety of our communities while trying to stimulate the visitor economy is our challenge and we continue to work with our stakeholders to do this as effectively and responsibly as possible.”

Under the Regional Accommodation Tourism Support Program, tourism accommodation businesses may receive financial relief after having to refund guests for required cancellations from affected postcodes in Victoria, as well as for cancellations as a result of interstate border closures.

Payments will be made to tourism accommodation businesses of up to $225 per night per ‘publicly available and bookable’ accommodation offering that was cancelled and not re-booked.

These bookings needed to have been made before lockdowns and border closures were announced, and cancelled after these announcements.

The program will close on Wednesday,August 19.

All affected Gippsland tourism accommodation businesses are encouraged to submit applications now via www.business.vic.gov.au People who normally live in the Melbourne metropolitan area or Mitchell Shire but are on holidays elsewhere, may continue that holiday.

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Fund to boost skills training

GIPPSLAND MHR Darren Chester has welcomed a $2 billion federal government skills funding package to train hundreds of thousands of Australians for jobs in growth industries.

The new funding package will also guarantee support for tens of thousands of apprentices in jobs across Australia, including in Gippsland, by subsidising their wages to keep them employed and their training secured.

The package comprises the $1 billion JobTrainer Fund, which will provide up to an additional 340,700 training places to help school leavers and job seekers access pre-apprenticeships, short courses and full qualifications to develop new skills in growth sectors and create a pathway to more qualifications. Of those training places, more than 88,000 will be in Victoria.

Courses will be free or low cost in areas of identified need, with the federal government providing $500 million with matched contributions from

state and territory governments.

Mr Chester said the measures would help ensure job applicants had the skills needed to fill vacancies as the economy strengthened. “This is a difficult and uncertain time for many people, including our young school leavers and job seekers,� Mr Chester said. “My message to them is things will get better, the economy will turn around and there will be more jobs in the future. They need to prepare now. “The JobTrainer Fund provides a pathway forward — it will help those looking for work to get the skills required to fill the positions that become available. “Supporting training, apprentices and jobs is all part of the federal government’s plan to restore the economy after the coronavirus pandemic and help people back to work.�

The health and education sectors have experienced the highest jobs growth in Gippsland in

the past.

The skills funding package also includes an additional $1.5 billion to expand the wage incentive to help keep apprentices in work. It builds on the initial $1.3 billion package announced in March.

In addition to small businesses already covered, the wage subsidy will now be available to medium businesses with less than 200 employees for apprentices employed as at July 1, 2020. About 180,000 apprentices and 90,000 small and medium businesses that employ them will now be supported, with the program extended by six months to March 2021.

The initiative covers 50 per cent of the wages paid to apprentices and trainees, up to $7000 per quarter.

Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business Minister Michaelia Cash said the JobTrainer skills package would form a vital part of the national

recovery efforts. “Our nation has faced many challenges, and it is critical that we keep our apprentices in jobs and help those looking for work,� she said. “This package will be essential as the economy rebuilds so that people looking for work can reskill and upskill for in-demand jobs, provide school leavers with a pathway into their careers, and ensure businesses are able to get the skilled workers they need.�

Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships Steve Irons said the expanded wage subsidy would more than double the number of supported apprentices and trainees. “The Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy will now help almost 90,000 businesses employing around 180,000 apprentices and trainees throughout Australia,� he said. “This will dramatically improve the viability of tens of thousands of apprenticeships and the businesses employing them right across the country.�

States and territories need to sign up to a new heads of agreement to access JobTrainer funding, with the agreement setting out reforms to improve the vocational education and training sector, and providing the foundation for long term improvements.

Call to extend JobKeeper LABOR Senator for Victoria Raff Ciccone says cancelling the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper too early could result in more than 3400 Gippsland businesses closing their doors.

Mr Ciccone says it could also could mean more than 13,098 would be forced into unemployment, and more than $19,600,000 could be ripped out of the local economy each fortnight. “Just as people are starting to get back on their feet, cancelling JobKeeper too early would have a devastating impact on local businesses and households,� he said. “Our community simply cannot afford the early cancellation of the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper wage subsidy. “When I speak with local workers and small business owners, people tell me that JobKeeper is helping their businesses survive and keeping people in work.�

Mr Ciccone said he was proud of the way people had been looking out for one another in recent times. “I’m asking everyone to again come together and send a strong message to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Liberals not to cancel JobKeeper too early,� he said.

He is urging people to visit his website, www.

SenatorCiccone.com.au, “and send the Morrison Liberal government a message not to cancel JobKeeper too early�.

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CarbonNet webinar this Thursday

A WEBINAR explaining the CarbonNet Project will be held this Thursday from 6pm.

It will discuss the development of a carbon capture and storage hub and cluster network in the Latrobe Valley region.

The CarbonNet Project aims to establish a commercial-scale CCS network, bringing together multiple carbon dioxide capture projects, transporting CO2 via a shared pipeline and injecting it deep underground, into offshore storage sites in Bass Strait.

During this webinar, the Global CCS Institute will present key information on CCS hubs and clusters, including global examples of current projects.

Senior CarbonNet Project executives will provide information about the project, including investigations, overcoming regulatory hurdles and undertaking community engagement.

These presentations will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and a live audience question and answer session.

Speakers will include CarbonNet operations director Steve Marshall, gioscience advisor Nick Hoffman, stakeholder engagement and communications manager Amanda Harding and Global CCS Institute commercial general manager Alex Zapantis.The webinar will be moderated by Global CCS Institute advocacy and communications senior advisor Lucy Temple-Smith.

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Supporters say carbon capture and storage hub and cluster networks, characterised by multiple emissions point sources utilising carbon dioxide capture technology and shared CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, have the potential to drive significant large-scale CCS deployment and emissions reductions for Australia.

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From Chaoyang to Wurruk The Fidler and Taylor families have a strong connection to China.

Pictured are Doug and Bec Taylor, Jim Fidler and Will and Charlie Taylor.

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Liz Bell WHEN Sale newcomer and teacher Jim Fidler and his wife Karen left their small Tasmanian town to teach in a large city in China, it really was a giant leap of faith for a couple in their mid-40s.

Almost 20 years later, both are still there, loving the joys of teaching in well resourced schools, jetsetting to exotic destinations all over the world for professional development (pre-COVID-19), and occasionally coming back for a break in their new home in Wurruk, where they will eventually retire.

Not sure what to expect after landing in a strange country far away from the comforts of small-town Tasmanian life in 2000, Jim said he quickly discovered “teaching heaven” in China, and developed a whole new appreciation of his industry and his career.

Both Jim and Karen teach in privately-run international schools that cater mainly for the children of foreign workers from a range of western, European and Asian countries.

The schools operate with healthy budgets and modern facilities, while affording their teachers incredible opportunities.

“With these great resources come high expectations, and the schools provide wonderful opportunities to learn and grow professionally,” Jim said.

Of all the opportunities, Jim says he is most grateful for being able to start a school-based fundraising campaign at the International School Beijing in 2005 to support Chinese babies born with cleft palates.

Through a range of fundraising activities involving students and parents, and an annual ‘Smile Week’ held at the school, he and other teachers raise money to bring babies to Beijing for surgery to help them live a better life.

Their efforts have allowed about six babies — many of whom are abandoned by parents who can’t afford to care for them — to be operated on each year. Almost 60 patients have been funded since the program began.

One particularly successful and “self-indulgent” fundraising project Jim began was creating and publishing a book of his own photographs that tell the story of his family’s time in China.

The book raised more than $20,000 to fund not only cleft palate surgeries, but other lifesaving

Jim Fidler with three young Chinese orphans after they had their surgeries, paid for as a result of Jim’s fundraising efforts. operations.

So successful was the book there was an immediate call for a second one, prompting Jim and the campaign team to put together an equally impressive collection of images by 24 photographers documenting their own experiences in Beijing.

It’s a project Jim is proud to be a part of, providing money to the Holt Ping An Medical Foster Home to give babies a hope of a better future, while teaching his students compassion and giving them hands-on learning experiences in social equality and humanity.

Back in Wurruk for a break before returning to his position as elementary principal at the 3e International School where he began last year, Jim said his whole family had been enriched by the China experience.

His two adult children have taken up international school teaching positions in Beijing, and all four bilingual grandchildren are fully immersed in life there.

He said he and his wife were surprised at how much they enjoyed living in China, despite having to battle through the COVID-19 lockdown and the challenges of online learning like schools everywhere, and he credits his students’ success in adapting to their willingness to learn.

“They are fabulous students who really want to learn; it’s really important in Asia for students and parents to show respect to their teachers,” he said.

“I’ll never forget, at one of my first school events, all the Korean parents stood up and bowed to me; it was something I never expected,” he said.

Jim said the experiences and the adventures he and his wife had enjoyed since jumping into the unknown in 2000 had been life-changing.

“I am so grateful to have met and worked with so many talented people in and out of school.

“I’ve travelled all over the world for work-related professional development, and done things I probably would never have had the chance to do if I hadn’t grabbed the opportunity,” he said.

Jim and Karen are impressed with the excellent facilities in Sale, the great environment and the friendly community, and are looking forward to living in Sale on their permanent return from China, possibly next year.

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The Great Wall Of China at Mutianyu is 45 minutes’ drive north of Beijing, and is popular with locals and tourists. When family and friends visit Jim and Karen, they are often taken here.

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Forestry is a sustainable industry From Mark Poynter, Sale: DAWN Stubbs’ letter (Gippsland Times 14/7) implies that those who defend the native hardwood industry are “happy to wipe-out our own forests”, despite the reality that the industry operates only within a very minor portion of Victoria’s forests, and that harvested sites are immediately regenerated to grow new forest.

Contrary to her concerns about the industry’s environmental impacts, VicForests’ practices have been accredited by the world’s largest forest certification scheme since 2007.

Since 2014, the state government, at the behest of its ‘environmental stakeholders’, has directed VicForests to also attain certification to the Forest Stewardship Council scheme, developed by the international environmental movement.

The inability of VicForests to attain FSC certification is less to do with the quality of their practices, than the efforts of these ‘environmental stakeholders’ in mounting multiple, overlapping legal challenges against VicForests under an understanding that (irrespective of the merit of these challenges), FSC cannot certify an entity that is constantly subject to allegations of malpractice.

There are currently five of these legal challenges, supposedly bank-rolled by ‘community crowd-funding’ and aided by pro-bono legal services.

Ms Stubbs substantially understates the proportions of Central Highlands forests that are contained in conservation reserves by leaving out areas contained in informal reserves and management reserves, such as stream buffers.

Additional areas are also effectively reserved through being unsuitable or inaccessible.

When these are all considered, only about 25 to 30 per cent of the Central Highlands wet (mountain ash) forests are still available for timber production, and this is reducing almost daily as new detections of threatened species automatically generate further reserves.

Ms Stubbs refers to ANU ecological research findings, which have since been discredited in relation to the volume of biomass left on site as harvesting debris, compared to biomass removed as logs.

Other ANU research about young logging regrowth supposedly making our forests more fire-prone has also been strongly contested

by specialist bushfire scientists with far more expertise in this area.

Ms Stubbs implies that defenders of the timber industry aren’t listening to ‘the science’.

This misconception is fuelled by mainstream media coverage, which generally publicises only that part of the full body of science that supports eco-activist campaigns to close the timber industry.

In reality, this media version of ‘the science’ relating to timber production typically omits key background context, and often uses wrong or dubious assumptions to back unwarranted dire conclusions.

After a 40-plus year career as a forester, it is apparent that rational reasoning can never change the mind of determined opponents of forestry.

But hopefully those with an open mind may think twice about accepting ‘green’ anti-logging rhetoric without question.

the Cain-Kirner Victorian Labor government decided in the mid 1980s to integrate the two operations on government land, utilising clear felling practices for both industries.

It is disappointing the lack of understanding of the true timber industry (sawmilling) compared to the woodchip and paper industry.

The timber and woodchip-paper industry hasn’t used up the resource; it has been locked away. The resource is still there but mismanaged.

The sawmills which take resource from VicForests to supply value added hardwood timber products to Bunnings and others are not the culprits in this debate.

Hardwood industry is not the culprit here

I AM writing in response to the article (Gippsland Times 7/7) which has the headline ‘Timber fight has only just begun’.

I find it hypocritical of Bunnings to refuse Australian timber and stock their shelves with Chinese-made tools.

Why turn your back on Australia to support a foreign power?

They need to seriously decide where their loyalties lie and who their customers are.

Australians need to be Australian.

From Maurie Killeen, Stratford: THERE is need to point out a few misguided thoughts of Dawn Stubbs (Gippsland Times 14/7).

The heading indicates the letter is in answer to concerns of Bunnings not stocking hardwood timber products sourced from VicForests.

Then the remainder of the letter is a long entry about the woodchip-paper manufacturing industry that has very little, if any, relationship with VicForests resource finishing up at Bunnings.

The hardwood timber industry has been with us in Australia for 160 years, selectively sourcing supply of sawlogs from government forests for sawmills to cut timber to build houses, bridges, wharfs, large buildings, churches halls, and so on.

Selective logging takes the larger trees, which are 10 to 20 per cent of the forest, letting the smaller trees to grow to future saw logs, maintaining a forest.

Sawmills do not require the clear felling practice for resource supply.

The hardwood chip and paper manufacturing industry has been with us in Australia for only 50-odd years, clear felling supply for paper products, resulting in no forest resource for 30 years to woodchip and paper and 100 to 150 years for sawmills.

They were two separate industries until

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Council needs to look in its own back yard From Neville Anderson, an earthmoving and agricultural contractor from Nambrok: I AM writing in response to the article titled ‘Timber fight has only just begun’, (Gippsland Times 7/7).

Once again, the Wellington Shire Council has double standards.

Its treatment of our own contractors and suppliers for years has been unacceptable.

What Bunnings is doing with its future timber supplies is not good enough.

Tradies and others should support Dahlsens, Stratford Timber and Hardware and Maffra or Heyfield Home Hardware for all their timber needs.

This will solve the problem — plus their money will stay in the local area.

Bunnings is a drain on the local area.

There are no fights required.

However, it appears okay for Wellington Shire Council to send millions of dollars out of the area annually.

For example, using contractors and suppliers from out of our local area — when there are perfectly suitable people available within our local community.

Contractors and suppliers from outside of the area spend very little money back in the community, often not even filling up with fuel here.

This is not okay.

Wellington Shire Council doesn’t listen to locals or take free expert advice.

The shire would be a lot better off if all its money was spent in the local area to improve the wellbeing of all of its citizens and environment, creating local wealth.

Please spend money on the local communities — in turn informing them of the importance of supporting our very own.

This is far more important now and into the future ahead.

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From James O’Connell, Sale: I READ with interest a recent letter about the importance of defending the ABC against recent attacks and funding cuts.

I have been a regular listener to and watcher of the ABC for many years, however I have substantially reduced my patronage due to its obvious and predictable leftist bias.

This is not unique to the ABC; we can also see it on some commercial stations and programs like The Project.

Although I find various science and news programs informative, I challenge any defender of the ABC to state when he or she last heard a positive statement on the ABC about Donald Trump, a dissenting view on the climate catastrophe, an opinion suggesting that offshore detention for illegal immigrants is a good thing or any conservative or right wing view on a multitude of issues.

I find it increasingly difficult to stomach shows like Q&A. Instead of real debate, we are treated to a left wing love-in where the occasional ‘conservative’ is really a centrist or too cowed by a baying leftist audience to say boo.

This is not only boring; it is not representative of the public.

On a rare occasion when a right wing guest, such as Steve Bannon, was allowed to talk on the ABC, the ABC agonised about it for weeks, and it was a sorry scene for endless self recriminations, this despite (or perhaps because

of ) Bannon being so articulate and reasoned and possibly making a lot of sense.

Repeatedly the ABC has aired Black Lives Matter and Antifa speakers and done so totally uncritically and without any counter view — even for utterly stupid utterances about de-funding police.

People would gain the impression that these movements are truthful, saintly and without flaw.

Yet there are intelligent criticisms made of them, including by black conservatives like Candace Owens.

Such people will not even get a mention at the ABC. So spare me the pity for the ABC. When it cleans up its act and actually offers balanced commentary, I shall listen.

As a public broadcaster it should provide a variety of views, and not just a minority left wing view.

Instead, I am watching Sky News because at least it is honest about its conservative bias and still provides counter viewpoints even to that.

Environmental laws will be weakened From Angela Crunden, Bairnsdale: THE past year or so has been a whirlwind of one natural disaster after another — droughts which diminished agricultural capacity, bushfires which wiped huge tracts of land of its biodiversity, lives and livelihoods lost and the unseen threat of COVID-19.

Now another threat.

A threat that will continue our appalling record of environmental destruction that now sees koala extinction in New South Wales by 2050.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is advocating further cutting back national environment protection laws through changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC).

This is especially relevant in east Gippsland where our rapidly growing tourism and developing eco-tourism industry is essential to our economic recovery.

Mr Morrison’s aim of a 30-day EPBC turnaround will inevitably result in reduced scrutiny and lead to vital measures falling through the cracks.

This is a fast track to environmental disaster.

Our landscape is fragile, and without due diligence and input by independent experts, there is a real risk that ministers, with limited understanding of the science behind environmental protection, will be influenced by ‘top end of town’ companies.

Mining companies for example.

Ministers are in their parliamentary roles for limited time but their decisions, taken in the Canberra bubble, have a significant and ongoing impact on others.

We need rigorous, strengthened laws to protect what we have and to review new projects that ensure we will do no long term damage.

A dismal day ends with a good outcome From Stuart Drane, Barkala: WE have all had those days when whatever you try to achieve everything you touch turns to custard.

I recently had one of those days.

After getting up before the sun to finalise our preparations for an early start to go camping, the wheels started to fall off.

After eight hours of flat tyres, a broken chainsaw, dead battery and electrical issues on the camper (all items that had been checked and good to go over the previous days), we were finally ready for a trip to Heyfield for last-minute groceries and fuel after eight hours of battles.

After our final vital purchases at the Timberline in Heyfield and packing them into the camper, we were ready to head to the hills, then noticed yet another issue on the camper that would need repairs before heading off.

Being slightly miffed at this stage, some numpty (me) left my wallet on top of the spare at the back of the trailer after returning home and completing the latest repairs — then the penny dropped that the wallet would be somewhere between Heyfield and home.

After two hours of back-tracking and retracing our movements, it was time to start working through the process of cancelling everything in the wallet.

I also rang the Victoria Police 131 444 line to report my faux pas.

This is where our day changed, and the first ray of light broke through the otherwise ruined day.

To our surprise, a Good Samaritain had made the 40-minute trip to Sale to hand in my wallet to the police after finding it somewhere in Heyfield.

All I can say is a thousand times thank you for your selfless actions and taking the time to hand in my wallet. As well as my thanks, I owe you several beers or glasses of chardy.

The wallet still contained every bit of plastic needed in this modern age for personal living,

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Council has power to act on farm rate burden From John Buxton, Bundalaguah: THE Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation would like to respond to articles quoting the mayor of the Wellington Shire (Gippsland Times 23/6 and 7/7).

At no stage did the VFF say that residential and commercial ratepayers should foot the bill for what the mayor calls a more generous rate discount for the farming community.

That is not a true representation of our position.

In fact, we could argue that the opposite is the case, and Wellington Shire Council is asking the farming community to foot the bill for a more generous rating system for the rest of the community.

The cold hard facts support this.

If you look at the graph printed (Gippsland Times 23/6), you can see how the average amount of rates paid per farm rate assessment is increasing at a much higher rate than the average residential rate assessment, and at a rate greatly exceeding the cap.

The VFF Gippsland branch also totally rejects the claim by the council that we misunderstand how the rating system works.

The suggestion is hurtful and is plain wrong, especially when we are running businesses and farm rates represent a significant cost to our operations.

In fact, it could be argued we understand this issue better than what the council appears to.

The VFF has done more to try and remedy the broken rating system than any other organisation, to ensure fairness and equity for all ratepayers.

Disappointingly, Wellington Shire Council is not taking responsibility for its decision to increase rates this year, instead blaming the valuations system.

The council has complete control over the amount demanded from ratepayers on the bottom of their rates notice.

The valuation is only the starting point for determining the amount of rates that any ratepayer pays; the rate in the dollar is set by the shire — and they have complete control over that.

The council’s constant blaming of the valuation system is no more than a convenient excuse for it not to live up to its responsibility of distributing the rate burden equitably across the shire under Section 3C(2)(f) if the Local Government Act’s objective to “ensure the equitable imposition of rates and charges”.

The council has many mechanisms available to it to make the rating system equitable, including through setting rates dynamically according to the changes in valuation for each class of property, or through the introduction of a municipal charge.

The VFF Gippsland Branch will continue to show Wellington Shire Council where it can make meaningful change.

Leadership starts at the top.

Local government is one of the leaders of the community, and in tough times they should be showing that leadership by exercising some thrift and financial discipline.

Let’s not forget that the council has only taken

a very small cut in its gross revenue, while large sections of the community have taken huge hits to their revenue.

Why should the public sector be immune to the financial pain that the rest of the community is suffering?

After all, governments do not create wealth, they only consume it.

Sale Sunday market must be supported From Tom Clark, Sale: AS a permanent stall holder for the past 12 years at the Sale Sunday Charity Variety Market, I’m hearing from the local community there’s a possibility the market is in danger of closing.

It beggars belief that a successful monthly event (market), which has an enormous local presence, might close.

People from surrounding districts and visitors travel in to buy or sell, have a day out, socialise or catch up with friends, and have been doing so for 43 years.

I hope council will fund a new storage and functional structure facility to ease the burden on the volunteers, who have been giving their time for years.

As stated in the past, the markets have raised nearly $400,000, which has gone to charities and those in need.

As a local resident and ratepayer, I believe this once-a-month market with a 43-year history, has a right to stay.

Let’s back the market volunteers.

Taking a leap forward with open banking From Senator Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology: THE Morrison government has paved the way for the next giant leap in banking, launching its Consumer Data Right, otherwise known in the banking sector, as open banking.

Open banking gives Australians greater control of the data banks and financial institutions’ hold on them, and allows them to easily share that data with other financial institutions or service providers, making it easier to shop around for a better deal and find products that best suit their needs.

Open banking will speed up credit assessments that are done on a case-by-case basis, like agribusiness loans.

These loan applications have traditionally been tedious, with lenders requiring vast swaths of data about the applicant and their business.

On the very day of its launch, Regional Australia Bank granted the first loan to a customer using simpler and faster application processes enabled by open banking.

While the four major banks were focussing on complying with open banking, a smaller and regional bank was using it to improve the experiences of its customers and to help them access capital.

Farmers will soon be able to share their banking data quickly and easily, significantly speeding up the loan approval process and ensuring that they’re offered the best possible rate.

It could save thousands of dollars every year.

In Australia, two in five people still have the same bank account that their parents set up for them when they were children, and only one in five Australians switches their credit card or home loan in a five-year period, even though thousands of dollars could be saved.

For too long, businesses have padded their profits by charging their customers a ‘loyalty tax’ — their current customers pay a higher rate while missing out on the discounts on the

same product that their provider offers to new customers.

They’ve been able to charge this loyalty tax because consumers find it difficult to differentiate between products, and don’t want to go through the hassle of changing service providers, even if there are big long-term savings on offer.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has found variable rate home loans more than five years old are charged on average $1000 per annum of extra interest for every $250,000 of loan balance than a newly-granted loan.

The rollout of the Consumer Data Right does not stop at banking. Australians will soon be able to take control of their data in other sectors like energy and telecommunications, and eventually throughout the whole economy.

Is it time for drug decriminalisation?

From James Khalid, Maffra: THE recent drug bust in Sale has highlighted that we have a serious issue at hand — drug use and the war on drugs.

However, has the war on drugs been a success?

It seems that dangerous, deadly, and toxic drugs are legal, allowing companies to profit and the government to gain tax while taking advantage of people with debilitating problems such as addiction.

Specifically, alcohol and tobacco addiction — both of which are problematic and deadly around the globe.

Yet, the psychedelic renaissance has picked up traction, with studies providing insight into the potential and powerful therapeutic value of naturally grown plant ‘medicines’ such as psilocybin-containing fungi and mescalineproducing plants which could help reduce a handful of mental health issues if used in the

right setting, and help people break the cycle of addiction — both physical and psychological or habitual addiction.

Men, get your health check-ups done From Allan Cunningham, secretary, Latrobe Valley Prostate Support Group: I’M concerned that in these troubling times, men are not having their health check-ups.

It is easy to forget your own health when dealing with stressful problems.

This could mean a huge spike in health problems in the next couple of years.

Most men’s diseases, if caught early, can be treated successfully and good outcomes can result.

I urge women and men to monitor their health, and encourage women especially to get their reluctant men to have their check-ups done (prostate is one). Often men don’t show many prostate symptoms, that is why over 50s should get their PSA blood test done.

It can indicate there could be problems, and if there is a history of cancer in the family, talk it over with your doctor and get tested earlier.

Blood tests can be used as a test to check on a number of health problems, including heart health, diabetes and kidney disease.

Our prostate support groups in the Latrobe Valley and Bairnsdale have initiated a television advertising campaign to get men to get their check-ups done.

Football legend David Parkin, who is heading our campaign, is a living testimony to having check-ups done.

Following surgery 13 years ago for prostate cancer, at 77 young he is still very active.

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and to run our business, and also included was several hundred dollars.

So again thanks to you for your actions and a big thanks to Constable Hornsby at the Sale police station for your professionalism and sense of humour.

As a footnote, when we did finally get home from picking up the wallet, we noticed that none of the electrics on the camper were working because I had shorted out the battery charger and blown several fuses.

So we didn’t end up heading bush — but tomorrow is another day.

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Subsidised Master of Business Administration its recovery would be improving employment pathways and investing in local talent.

“We are thrilled the Victorian government has committed $70,000 to this important program for our future local workforce — opening up new opportunities for local students,” she said.

Federation University Gippsland head of campus Leigh Kennedy said the university was delighted to help address the needs of the local workforce and support retraining the Gippsland community.

“We know this is a very challenging time for Gippsland’s residents and businesses recovering from bushfires and now navigating their way through the impact of the pandemic,” she said.

Federation Business School dean Professor Christina Lee said the events of 2020 had presented complex challenges for organisations and small businesses as they recovered and adapted to new ways of operating.

“The new Gippsland MBA will give students the opportunity to draw on their direct experiences and work on real issues in collaboration with lecturers and industry guest speakers,” she said.

A limited number of places are available to residents and businesses within Gippsland who meet the entry requirements.Applications will close on Monday, August 24.

For more information about the Gippsland MBA or to apply, visit www.federation.edu.au/mba

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IT has been a sad time for the local history community with the loss of two history stalwarts — Glenys Wain of Sale and Flo Pearce of Maffra.

Glenys Wain, founding member and long term president of Sale and District Family History Group, died on June 28, a week before her 89th birthday.

A member of the well-known local Dyer family, Glenys was active in the family history group, serving as president for two decades from 1994 to 2014.

She was also active in research projects and publications prepared by the group over the years, including on Sale housing and business histories.

Glenys was involved in the preparation of two Sale Cemetery history booklets and the recognition of Sale’s first cemetery in Topping St. She joined members at the rooms twice a week to help others research their family histories, respond to queries from interstate and overseas, and to answer many questions about local history from her vast personal knowledge.

As well as being involved in family businesses for many years, she was active in a number of sporting groups.

Glenys was pre-deceased by her husband Ken and is survived by her three children, Chris, Leonie and Stephen, and their families, including 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Well-known Boisdale and Maffra historian Flo Pearce died on July 7, aged 101.

Flo’s parents, formerly Wonthaggi coal miners, came to Boisdale in grow sugar beet — their property was Penpol.

Born in 1919, she attended Boisdale Consolidated School and Maffra High School.

Flo was a mentor to many local history enthusiasts and researched many local families, events

and places.

She was president of Maffra and District Historical Society for more than a decade after its formation in the early 1970s.

Her first publication, History of Herd Testing and Artificial Breeding in the Maffra District (1983), was built on family involvement in herd testing since its 1926 beginnings, and having worked at the Artificial Breeding Co-Op during its establishment in 1956.

Her major publication was Boisdale: From Squatter to Settler, showcasing her beloved Boisdale where she lived for 75 years.

Her other publications included St Andrew’s Church Newry (centenary 1985) and The Street Where You Live — Historical Buildings of Maffra (1991).

She also compiled and contributed to many other historical society publications.

A major legacy was her successful campaign to retain the historic verandah posts on Maffra shops and businesses when there was a push to allow only cantilevered verandahs.

In 2001, Flo was recognised for her work on Maffra district history with a Royal Historical Society of Victoria Award of Merit.

She was also active in the Boisdale community, including with Red Cross (almost 80 years), Save the Children Fund (65 years, with 50 as secretary).

Flo was also involved with Methodist (Uniting) and Anglican churches.

In recent weeks, the local history ranks have also lost Gormandale researcher Annette Power, who established and managed the Gormandale and District History facebook page, and Heyfield museum supporter, Margot Donahoe, sister to president Gerald Molphy.

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A NEW Federation University scholarship will support Gippsland’s business community in its recovery from bushfires and COVID-19.

A new subsidised, Gippsland-based Master of Business Administration will begin in September 2020 offering theory and practice.

To support retaining the local workforce in these challenging times, Federation University has partnered with Gippsland Regional Partnership and the state government, to subsidise MBA course fees to significantly reduce the cost to students by 80 per cent.

The MBA will give small business-owners, entrepreneurs and leaders the tools to tackle real-world challenges within their own organisations. The course is co-designed with entrepreneurial hub Runway, which will lead Gippsland classes on innovation, networkbuilding and start-up-thinking.

The 18-month program will include guest speakers from industry, culminating in an experiential learning project where students tackle a real-time problem facing their business or organisation.

The program will initially be delivered online, and potentially move to a blended learning experience as social distancing restrictions are eased.

Gippsland Regional Partnership chairman Maree McPherson said education and skills were the future of the region, and the key to

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Bush trail ride with a view

TAMBO Upper Trail Riding Club members will head to The Barn at Calajero on BairnsdaleDargo Rd for their next ride on Sunday, August 19.

Anne Rees will take on the duties as the lead rider from the pretty property which sits on the banks of Iguana Creek.

Anne and her husband Ron offer a popular base for horse riding groups to explore the local bush.

The ride will be through scenic bush and undulating pine plantations, leading to private land and state forest.

The route will incorporate narrow bush trails, four wheel drive tracks, a few short hills and rocky creek crossings.

It is recommended horses have a medium degree of fitness, and

be shod or wear boots because of the rocky conditions.

Ride out time will be 10am and the group will return to the floats by 2.30pm. Riders should take a saddlebag lunch.

Trail rides are held in different locations on the third Sunday of each month.

New members are always welcome.

Children must be able to ride independently.

The ride calendar is available on the club’s Facebook page, or at local saddleries.

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LOCAL councils and government bodies responsible for developing how green regional Victoria is or can be in the future, have a highly accurate management tool at their disposal — one that gets off the ground and into the air.

A new solution that has been derived from a technology called LiDAR, which stands for laser-based light detection and ranging, developed by aerial mapping specialist Aerometrex.

Mounted in the body of a specially fitted out aircraft, LiDAR emits laser pulses from the plane to ground level as it flies over a target survey area, with the pulse reflected back to sensors within the aircraft.

The data can then measure the exact location of trees, their height, the breadth and density of their canopies, the structure of branches, the height of canopies from the ground, and the type and density of the ground level vegetation around the trees.

Aerometrex managing director Mark Deuter said the sheer volume, intensity and accuracy of the data, whether over government land, private backyards or public parks and gardens, was a major time and cost gain for councils compared to traditional and more time consuming, less accurate and costly land-based surveys.

“This LiDAR-derived tool is a breakthrough which takes managing our regional forests across Victoria out of the 1950s foot patrols into a leading edge, data-driven outcome,” he said.

Data tools to help bushfire agencies

Dr Samuel Holt, who is part of the research and development team at Aerometrex, said the company was currently researching additional LiDAR-derived tools to deliver specific vegetation data able to assist bushfire control authorities more accurately measure the location and type of actual fuel loads, and mapping areas in most need of risk mitigation and hazard reduction measures.

“This is a critical tool as it is the density of both canopy and vegetation close to the ground that is a contributing factor to how fast a fire spreads,” Dr Holt said.

“The crippling east coast and Adelaide Hills bushfires of last December and January this year, are testimony as to why these emergent technologies can be part of the new front-line firefighters over our Australian summers.”

“Critically, the data can be generated in 3D images and direct comparisons made between flight readings taken say a year ago, and today, so that loss, or growth, in tree numbers and canopy spread, is readily identifiable.

“This allows more relevant problem areas to be identified and more relevant solutions enacted, particularly to meet growing public expectations that Australia needs to be greener rather than browner,” Mr Deuter said.

Aerometrex geospatial innovation manager Fabrice Marre said urban forests delivered positive economic, social and environmental benefits, including mitigating water run-off, were an obvious source of food

and shelter for wildlife, increased local property values and help ed “cool down” city areas.

“It actually takes a lot of knowledge to manage trees, including correct selection of locations for new plantings, the types of tree that need planting, whether they are a species best able to deliver a required canopy spread, and whether they potentially increase or decrease an area’s fire risk,” he said.

“Regional Victorian councils and government agencies have ‘greening’ targets that have to be reached. LiDar takes the guesswork and potential mismanagement out of it by providing wide-scale but realtime data that shows an exact percentage of treed areas and canopy cover,” he said.

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APPLICATIONS are now open for ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal program, with grants of up to $15,000 available for not-for-profit organisations in rural areas to support regional Australia.

Established in 2003 and administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), the program has provided more than $5 million to more than 800 community groups to support local projects.

This year,, the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is offering a share of $250,000 to community organisations in regional locations for projects that improve: • Environmental sustainability — initiatives that restore and conserve the natural environment or which contribute to lower carbon emissions, water stewardship and waste minimisation; • Financial wellbeing— particularly for under-represented and disadvantaged people in the community, including initiatives that improve economic participation. For example, building financial literacy and vocational skills and providing access to meaningful work, and • Housing access — initiatives and programs that support those experiencing or at risk of homelessness or that provide supports for people living with disabilities.

ANZ business banking general manager Jenefer Stewart said the Seeds of Renewal program had supported hundreds of community-based,

grassroots programs and initiatives that had created new opportunities for regional communities.

“It is truly humbling to see the difference these grants are able to make in rural and regional Australia,” she said.

Last year, ANZ and FRRR provided grants to 25 community groups for projects ranging from saving an endangered bee species on Kangaroo Island to supporting young people at risk of homelessness in the Port Hedland region of Western Australia.

These projects shared in $250,000 in cash, and an additional $16,728 in information technology equipment provided by ANZ’s technology partner.

FRRR chief executive Natalie Egleton said rural and regional communities played a vital role in the prosperity of Australia.

“Yet they face far greater economic inequity and limited housing opportunities compared to those living in the city,” she said.

“Additionally, rural areas are also often at the forefront of environmental disasters, like drought and bushfires.

“The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is a great opportunity to help address these challenges with locally-appropriate solutions. We look forward to seeing what inspirational ideas rural and regional communities put forward this year.”

Applications close Wednesday, August 19.

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Trinity grants are open CHARITIES providing services for families in the Catholic Diocese of Sale are invited to apply to Catholic charity Trinity Families for 2020 project funding.

Applications must be from registered charities with deductible gift recipient status.

Trinity Families executive officer Mary Winter said this year’s disbursement would mark a milestone in the charity’s service to families, as it would take the amount distributed to more than $1.7 million.

During the past 15 years more than 80 different charities had benefited from Trinity Families funding.

“To be eligible to apply, there are three things an applicant must be able to show,” she said.

“It must be a registered charity with DGR status, it must be using the funds to support families, and the project must be within the defined area of the municipalities of Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and East Gippsland.”

Recent recipients have included a service to mentor young people learning to drive, a foodbank, a charity that helps young families after the birth of a child, an ice drug rehabilitation program and a charity supporting a school breakfast program.

Ms Winter said Trinity Families often supported charities which for various reasons had not been able to attract funding from other sources.

When Bishop Jeremiah Coffey established the trust in 1997, he saw major national charities raising millions of dollars in the region at the time, but little money was finding its way back to fund grassroots programs here.

“We provide the funding so they can put more of their endeavours into providing the various needs for families, rather than fundraising,” Ms Winter said.

Trinity Families is a philanthropic trust that allocates earnings from its investments each year, and while it is a Catholic charity, it serves all charities, no matter whether they have a religious affiliation or not.

Charities wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to download the fillable application form on the website www.trinityfamilies.org.au/sale-diocese/application-form.html and send it back.

The deadline for submissions is August 31.

For more information, visit www.trinityfamilies.org.au or email trinity@sale.catholic.org.au

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Two new additions to Gippsland TAFE board TWO changes have been made to the TAFE Gippsland board of directors.

Former Bass Coast and Latrobe City council chief executive Paul Buckley will join former South Gippsland Hospital chief executive Christine Trotman on the 10-member board to manage the strategic direction of the Gippsland-based vocational training provider.

Chairman Des Powell welcomed the appointments in a message to TAFE Gippsland staff and students, and paid tribute to the two outgoing board members.

“Both Christine and Paul will bring their extensive public leadership and Gippsland community experience to our institute’s board and we are delighted to welcome them to TAFE Gippsland,” he said.

“Furthermore, I would like to highly commend our two outgoing board members in Ms Annabelle Roxon and Mr Rob Hogarth for their tireless work, professional management and dedication to the Institute in recent years.”

Mr Powell said the experienced board, professional leadership team and a reinvigorated staff cohort would ensure TAFE Gippsland was well placed to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead.

“Our TAFE Gippsland Institute is now an exciting dynamic regional training provider as we deliver our campus redevelopment program at Morwell and a new world-class campus facility in Sale,” he said.

“Together we have worked hard to rebuild the Gippsland community’s trust in TAFE Gippsland as a truly local TAFE and a provider of quality vocational education and training, and we are delighted to welcome both Christine and Paul to our team to ensure we meet the current and future needs of our students, community and industry.”

Ms Trotman and Mr Buckley began their three-year terms on July 1.

Outgoing board member Rob Hogarth.

Outgoing member Annabelle Roxon

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The number of people injuring themselves while undertaking a do-it-yourself project then visiting the emergency department of one of 38 major hospitals across the state jumped from 255 people in April, 2019 to 335 in April, 2020.

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Master Builders Australia is reporting anecdotally, it appears that HomeBuilder has had a positive effect since it was announced.

While sales went dry, and many planned builds were scrapped once the full effect of lockdown was being felt, some of the builder representative body’s members have reported spikes in activity since the HomeBuilder grant was announced — especially in regional areas.

Some have been run off their feet, with interest consistent with Victorians topping the national figures of those registering interest in the grant (more than 7000).

While this extra activity does provide challenges of its own, and it by no means signals a total recovery for the entire industry, it is an encouraging sign of the stimulus having positive effects.

Master Builders Australia chief executive Denita Wawn said HomeBuilder was a massive relief for an industry facing “a valley of death” in coming months.

“It will mean more new homes, more small businesses and jobs are protected and provide a stronger bridge to economic recovery for our country,” she said.

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“This means that HomeBuilder will provide a boost for thousands of tradies; the cafes, pubs, and ute dealerships that they frequent; as well as the thousands of building supply businesses that depend on the industry.”

Ms Wawn said the scheme was well targeted and should maximise the number of tradespeople, apprentices and households to benefit.

She said modelling commissioned by Master Builders showed that grants for both new home builds and renovations was a stimulus mix that would deliver the best return on investment for taxpayers.

“The eligibility criteria mean that the vast majority of Australians will be able to access the scheme. More than 80 per cent of households have income of $200,000 or less,” Ms Wawn said.

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HIA managing director Graham Wolfe said the HomeBuilder package would support the delivery of tens of thousands of new home and renovation projects, and could generate over $15 billion in national economic activity.

“Most importantly this incentive will support hundreds of thousands of jobs across Australia,” he said.

“This incentive will help to address the projected decline in housing activity over the next 12 months”.

HIA had predicted the supply of new houses could drop to as low as 111,000 in 2020-21, rather than the 171,000 original predicted in February this year.

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Mr Kelly said more than 100,000 Australians already chose the lifestyle and security of a land lease community.

He said the land lease community model allowed for Australians to purchase a home (as an asset and able to be re-sold), on land with a right to tenure, and gain access to community facilities.

Eligibility To access HomeBuilder, owneroccupiers must: • be a natural person (not a company or trust); • be aged 18 years or older; • be an Australian citizen; • earn $125,000 per annum or less as an individual applicant based on their 2018-19 taxable income or later or $200,000 per annum or less for a couple based on both 2018-19 taxable income or later; • enter into a building contract between June 4, 2020, and December 31, 2020, to either build a new home as a principal place of residence, where the property value does not exceed $750,000, or substantially renovate your existing home as a principal place of residence, where the renovation contract is between $150,000 and $750,000, and where the value of your existing property (house and land) does not exceed $1.5 million (pre-renovation); • construction must begin on or after June 4, and within three months of the contract date.

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Nappies needed GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien was delighted to donate hand sanitiser and pass on much needed nappies of various sizes and brands to Uniting Care last week.

Mr O’Brien said Uniting Care would distribute the nappies and hand sanitiser to where they were needed most within the local community.

“I am proud to be a collection point for the Nappy Collective Giving Project, which allows me to collect unused nappies to be distributed to families in need,” Mr O’Brien said.

“One of the great things about this project is the nappies are distributed locally, it’s a simple way we can support local families in need.

“As usual I have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown by locals, many of whom drop off unopened packets of nappies that they have purchased for the sole purpose of donating to this cause.

“In light of current circumstances, it was only fitting that I also donate 100 bottles of hand sanitiser to help lighten the burden for our most vulnerable residents.

“As we all know too well, many Gippslanders are doing it really tough lately with the drought, bushfires and now COVID-19 having a large impact on our community, so it’s great to be able to help in any way that we can.”

The Nappy Collective accepts donations of any unused disposable nappy regardless of brand or size.

Open or brand-new packets are equally appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at Mr O’Brien’s office during business hours year-round.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien hands over hand sanitiser and donated nappies to Uniting Care Sale’s executive assistant Tracey Shields.

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tutors through our instrumental music program.”

The Gippsland Grammar music program encompasses some 20 ensembles and choirs structured to support the many instruments and styles studied by students.

Throughout each year students have numerous opportunities to perform to audiences.

Students not currently attending Gippsland Grammar are eligible for this scholarship if entering Years 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 in 2021. In addition, current Gippsland Grammar students entering Years 7 or 11 in 2021, are also eligible.

Application forms must be completed by the candidates applying for the music scholarship.

Music scholars are expected to select classroom music through to the conclusion of Year 10.

All details and the application form are available on the school’s website, www.gippslandgrammar.vic. edu.au/scholarships

Applications close tomorrow.

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GIPPSLAND Grammar is offering music scholarships to local talent, but scholarship applications close tomorrow.

This is an opportunity for students who demonstrate strong musical potential to receive extra tuition on top of their education for a fraction of the normal cost.

Gippsland Grammar performing arts director Matthew Goss said the school had a tradition of excellence in music and performing arts, and had provided a number of scholarships over the years.

“Many Gippsland Grammar old scholars have gone on to forge wonderful careers in the music industry throughout Australia and on the world stage,” he said.

“Our music scholarship participants are provided outstanding opportunities to nurture their budding talent in a supportive and inspiring environment.

“We offer excellent facilities and the chance to work alongside some of Gippsland’s finest music

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CANCER Council is asking people to help fund cancer research by supporting this year’s Daffodil Day Appeal.

The appeal will take place throughout August, culminating in Daffodil Day on Friday,August 28.

This year, Daffodil Day celebrates 34 years of turning Australia yellow, with Cancer Council Victoria aiming to raise more than $300,000 for cancer research through online donations.

Head of fundraising and communications Lisa Kastaniotis said while many people have had to put their lives put on hold because of COVID-19, cancer didn’t rest, so Cancer Council’s vital work in cancer research must continue.

“Despite advances made in research and improving survival rates for many cancers; we know that every four minutes another Australian is diagnosed with cancer,” she said.

“We also know that less funding will be available for research due to the current climate, so it’s more important than ever to ensure we support the work

of our researchers.

“We rely on the generosity of community donations to help us fund this work.

“Money raised this year will provide more than hope to people affected by cancer — it will fund vital cancer research that is saving lives every day.”

Cancer Council Victoria has funded $69 million worth of research conducted in universities, hospitals and research institutions since 2003, making the organisation the largest not-for-profit funder of cancer research in Victoria.

Thanks to investment in research over many years, significant advancements have been made in cancer prevention, screening and treatment — helping to increase survival rates from 49 per cent in the 1980s to 69 per cent today.

People can support the Daffodil Day Appeal by donating a daffodil online before or on Friday, August 28.

For more information or to donate, visit www.daffodilday.com.au, or phone 1300 65 65 85.

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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom home on huge block with plenty of potential near Maffra's main street.

Address: 7 Boisdale St, Maffra.

Price: $395,000.

Agent: John Elliman Real Estate. Phone 5143 1199 or 0418 517 032. bungalow or games room.

Agents say the new owner could subdivide and rent the house out, live in the house or on-sell the home in the future.

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The property’s 1200 square metres of land provides the new owner with many options, they add.

Subject to council approval, there is potential to subdivide a block off with its own street frontage, making an ideal townhouse site near Maffra’s main street.

The appealing residence has three generously-sized bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, a spacious formal lounge with gas heating, a kitchen with adjacent dining area, a lock-up garage and the bonus of an outdoor room that could easily be a

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HIS spacious family home is the Brief details: “ultimate hobby Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom farm”, according home on a 3.56 hectare hobby farm. to agents.

It has four paddocks, flood Address: 327 Dawson St, Sale. irrigation and vet cattle Price: $795,000 crush and yards over about Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa 3.56 hectares.

Wegener on 0401 065 422.

There is a blackwood kitchen with double wall ovens and a walk-in pantry.

Of the four generously-sized bedrooms, three have built-in robes, and the master boasts a walk-in robe, split-system and ensuite.

Outside, there is an undercover alfresco area with outdoor blinds and built-in barbecue, and plenty of sheds, vegetable gardens, a chook house, fruit and nut trees and solar panels.

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“Quality Home, Prime Location” * Retirees look no further * Quality built brick veneer home * 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * North facing lounge adjoining dining area * Kitchen with electric hotplates, electric oven & ample cupboard space * Central heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning * Double garage plus separate carport (ideal for caravan) * Well maintained garden on easy to manage block * Easy walk to bakery, doctors surgery and main street

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HIS memorable property, on a large 6292 square metre allotment, is ready and waiting for a new family to move in and make lifelong memories, agents

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The upstairs zone has an open plan kitchen and living area, overlooking the front gardens and across to Sale Golf Club.

There are three bedrooms with built-in robes and a generously-sized bathroom.

Downstairs, there is a cosy lounge featuring wood heater, the main bedroom, a large bathroom with a spa bath, and a well-fitted laundry.

Other features include day and night roller blinds, downlights, feature lighting, fresh paintwork and new floor coverings.

Outside, there is a large brick shed or man cave with a built-in bar, television, a potbelly wood fire, shower, toilet,

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom family home on 6292 square metres near Sale Golf Course.

Address: 2620 Rosedale-Longford Rd, Longford.

Price: $649,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422. workshop and outdoor area plus other sheds.

There are two 40,000 litre rain water tanks, and a bore for the gardens and the dam.

As well as the golf course, the property is a short distance from the local primary school, kindergarten, tennis club, hall and less than 10 minutes' drive to Sale.

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The functional three bedroom floorplan is ideal for a downsizer or buyer looking to have the advantages of a short walk to the main street, agents say.

The home has been respectfully renovated with a stylish kitchen, which includes a 900mm oven and dishwasher.

The kitchen leads to the formal lounge, with open fireplace, and the dining and family room zone, which includes a freestanding fireplace for cosy winter nights and reverse cycle unit for summer.

The crisp white bathroom has a large shower, bath and vanity, and is near the three bedrooms with built-in robes.

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Brief details: Property: Renovated three bedroom home only 500 metres from Maffra's main street.

Address: 78 Queen St, Maffra.

Price: $360,000.

Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

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Other features include a deck, brick retaining wall and exposed aggregate concrete driveway.

Agents say this opportunity awaits an astute buyer looking to be close to heart of Maffra’s central business district.

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141 Macarthur St Sale 13.3m x 36.6m ( 487 sq m ) includes old cottage .................................................................................................................... SOLD 153 Pearson St Sale Corner block, 553 sqm, 20.16 x 27.41m ................................................................................................................................... $229,000

UNITS

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HOUSES

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4/291 York St Sale 2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $160p/w ........................................................................................... $95,000 - $104,000 15/291 York St Sale 2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $150p/w ........................................................................................... $95,000 - $104,000 9/95 Macalister St Sale 1B/R, car space, close to CBD, tenanted $150p/w ...........................................................................Going Going...

1/10 Rolland St Sale 1B/R, renovated, Car Port, tenanted $170p/w........................................................................................................ $115,000 - $125,000 7/39 Marley St Sale 1B/R, top floor, car space, tenanted $160p/w .................................................................................................. SOLD 3/16 Hickeys Rd Wurruk 2B/R. C/Port, tenanted $205p/w ................................................................................................. $155,000 - $170,000 6/4 Neil St Stratford 2 Bedrooms, garage, brand new, over 55s ................................................................................................. $210,000 13/11 Trood St Sale 2B/R, C/Port, renovated kitchen, rear deck, solar panels ................................................................Going Going...

4/17 Prince St Wurruk Modern 2B/R Villa, C/Port, tenanted $250p/w ........................................................................... $220,000 - $240,000 2/21 Topping St Sale 3B/R, Garage, tenanted $260p/w ............................................................................................... $260,000 - $285,000 3/131 Cunninghame St Sale 2B/R villa, close to CBD, C/Port, private, tenanted $255p/w ................................................................... $265,000 - $290,000

146 Dawson St Sale 13 Glomar Grove Sale 24 Dundas St Sale 20 Ellen Way Sale 23 Rosstrevor Ave Briagolong 64 Thomson St Sale 181 Macarthur St Sale

3B/R fibro, C/Port ........................................................................................................................ $180,000 - $198,000 3B/R, Sunroom, C/Port, shedding............................................................................................. $220,000 - $240,000 3B/r, renovators delight, superb location ........................................................................................................ SOLD 3B/r, nicely renovated, close to schools, big shed, C/Port.............................................................. Going Going...

2B/R Home, 1B/R Cottage, Huge Shed ............................................................................................................ SOLD 3B/R, Garage, triple C/Port tenanted $300p/w...................................................................................Going Going...

4B/R, Ensuite, Dbl Garage, 14m x 7m shed. ................................................................................................... SOLD

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227 Inverbroom Rd Stratford 5B/R house (needs work) 1ha ( 2.5 acres ) 27mx 8m shed, garage, C/Port, 5m x 3m garden shed ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $275,000 - $300,000 676B Princes Highway Montgomery Established cattery with 4B/R brick home on 2acres ( approx. ) ........................................... $540,000 - $590,000 1990 Tarra Valley Rd Tarra Valley Triple Occupancy, 2 Ha (5 Acres), Air BNB............................................................................... $599,000 - $658,000 33 Boundary Creek Rd Longford Magnificent 4B/R, study, ensuite home with brilliant shedding and horse stables, 2ha ( 5 acres ) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $700,000 - $770,000

BEACH PROPERTIES

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RENTAL PROPERTIES

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426 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach Approx 2400sqm block, across the road from the beach........................................................ $110,000 - $120,000 440, 444 & 448 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach Approx 2400sqm each block, across the road from the beach................ ...............Going Going...

23 Davies St Seaspray Vacant land 796sqm, Fenced two sides, rural outlook ............................................................................. $105,000 8 Ellen Eve Seaspray 2B/R, rumpus room, 659sq m block .......................................................................................... $190,000 - $209,000 71 Main Rd Seaspray 2B/R, 729sqm block, excellent tenant ....................................................................................... $220,000 - $230,000 17 Davies St Seaspray 3B/R, Garage, C/Port, fully furnished ................................................................................................................ $240,000 - $264,000 13 Panorama Drive Seaspray 3B/R, 4143sqm block, ocean glimpse, Garage..................................................................................Going Going...

28-30 Astro Avenue Golden Beach 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Close to shops and beach, 1199sqm block ............................................... $280,000 - $308,000 3-5 Maffra St The Honeysuckles 3B/R, Garage, 1345sqm block (approx.) .................................................................................. $285,000 - $313,000 3 Catton Street Seaspray Renovated 3B/R home on 1000sqm block close to beach......................................................................... $290,000 - $319,000 10 Buckley St Seaspray 4B/R, dual street frontage, close to surf club .......................................................................... $396,000 - $435,000 1 The Boulevard Loch Sport 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Lake views, fully furnished........................................................................... $445,000 - $489,000

4/95 Macalister St Sale 18/291 York St Sale 5/16 Princes Hwy Sale 17 Davies St Seaspray 197 Stawell St Sale

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1B/R, ground floor, car space, close to CBD............................................................................................... $170p/w 2B/R, Close to CBD, car space ..................................................................................................................... $180p/w 2B/R, C/Port, quiet location.............................................................................................................................Leased Fully furnished, 3B/R, Garage, C/Port ............................................................................................................Leased 2B/R, Spacious Villa Unit, Garage, great location....................................................................................... $330p/w

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Modern home in a quiet location

Brief details:

Property: Near new four bedroom home with stylish appointments.

Address: 7 Mitchell Rd, Stratford.

Price: $415,000.

Agent: Country Road Real Estate.

Phone 5141 1026.

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GENTS say this modern three-year-old home was built with style in mind, and upgrades to make the home stand out in Stratford’s newest precinct.

The home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three living areas.

The open plan hub has a kitchen, dining and family area, adjoined by a media or lounge room, and children’s retreat.

The kitchen includes an upgraded 900mm oven and hotplates, a double door dishwasher, marblelook Laminex benchtops, a large island bench and a walk-in pantry.

The hub has views of the yard and outdoor entertainment areas.

Agents say the master bedroom is a real feature of the home, with pendant lights, his-and-hers walk-in robe and a stunning ensuite with large shower and stylish double floating vanity with high end ceramic bowls.

The three other bedrooms have built-in robes and are near another stylish bathroom also with floating vanity, shower and bath.

Both bathrooms have matte black tapware, and showers with shower heads and a hand shower as well.

The heating is taken care of with a gas ducted LPG system.

There is a double garage with a remote door, and a garden shed in the backyard.

Only 600 metres from the Stratford Primary School, agents say this stylish property, built by GJ Gardner, presents the perfect opportunity to avoid the building process and turn the key to live in this wonderful family home.

Brief details:

Property: Three bedroom, modern home with low maintenance yard and gas fireplace, within short walking distance to Sale's main street — ideal for investors, downsizers and young professionals.

Address: 32 Raglan St, Sale.

Price: $423,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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GENTS say this home has striking street appeal, with a modern contemporary facade and impressive double door entry.

Inside, there is spacious open plan living area, with a gas imitation log fire, and split-system heating and cooling.

The tiled meals area adjoins the wellappointed kitchen, which has a gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher and plenty of storage.

The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in robe, while two other bedrooms are near the main bathroom with separate bath.

The double lock-up garage has direct entry into the home, and the secure backyard has a garden shed and rainwater tank.

Agents say the property's minimal gardens means there is plenty of time for the new owner to get out and about and enjoy life.

The property is located within walking distance to the main street, providing a fabulous option for downsizers, young professionals or investors, agents add.

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Hear the surf and walk to the beach Brief details: Property: Three bedroom renovated home near the beach.

Address: 3 Catton St, Seaspray.

Price: Estimated selling range of $290,000 to $319,000.

Agent: Heart Property. Phone Mark Hurst on 0409 442 532. the new owner to enjoy the winter sunshine.

The property has town water and sewerage connected, and is fully fenced for extra security.

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In a quiet street on a large 1021 square metre block with subdivision potential, this nicely presented home has been totally transformed, agents say.

The delightful open plan home now has a modern kitchen and bathroom, a sizeable living room with wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioner, three spacious bedrooms (one of which has a split system), a large laundry, separate toilet and a large undercover back deck that faces north for

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VICTORIAN farmers and mineral explorers have released an updated jointly-developed Land Access Guide to inform landowners on their rights when mineral explorers seek access to their land.

The Land Access Guide — developed in partnership between the Minerals Council of Australia’s Victoria division and the Victorian Farmers Federation — is an introduction to Victoria’s mineral resources legislation to help guide farmers and promote best practice for explorers.

The guide sets out the rights and obligations of explorers and landowners, tips on effective consultation and access to information, along with compensation arrangements and enforcement of exploration licence conditions.

The guide seeks to support respectful relationships between landowners and explorers and builds on government and industry tools to support local communities.

Keeping count of condition MACALISTER Demonstration Farm is now extremely wet, although paddocks with good slope and permeable soil are holding up well when grazed, as are paddocks with functioning spinner cuts.

In contrast, paddock 18 has no cuts, it has surface water still lying on most of it (possibly because of soil type and slope), and it will be some time before it is dry enough to graze.

There is a video of the dry cows’ body condition score on the website. Dry cow body condition is variable, some cows scoring above five, some only four.

There is more risk calving down cows with scores above score six (metabolic problems and calving difficulties), but to achieve a high milk production peak after calving (and therefore the potential to milk well, and use feed efficiently) it is important for each cow to calve in high body condition.

Perhaps the lower score dry cows should be fed at a higher level.

Although feeding dry cows to build condition is not as profitable as feeding directly for milk, it would be profitable in the long term, especially if the extra feed is own-grown grass.

Last season, Saputo dropped the 2.5 cent per litre milk volume charge, seemingly with no discussion, nor reaction.

The litre charge has been a significant element of the compositional payment for decades.

It signalled to farmers that there was a cost associated with dealing with the water in milk.

The litre charge penalised low fat and protein test milk, and rewarded high test milk.

The MDF supplies Fonterra, which this season has also dropped the litre charge.

Growth rates:

Paddock five is being grazed, 48 days rested, at 2.3 leaves. So, leaf appearance rate is 21 days, typical for July. From observation, it has grown at an average of 25 kilograms of dry matter per hectare per day, over the 48 days.

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Council commitment to livestock exchange WELLINGTON Shire Council has renewed its commitment to managing the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange into the future.

At a recent meeting, council decided to continue to directly manage and operate the livestock exchange to support local employment and provide an essential service for the local agricultural sector which is vital to the Wellington economy.

Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said the livestock exchange had experienced some tough times, with farmers affected by crippling drought and now new challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Despite these challenges, we are optimistic about the future of GRLE and Council’s support

of this facility is vital for the future of our agricultural sector,” he said.

“Council staff have worked hard to partner with the local stock agents to continue to operate GRLE during these tough times and we look forward to this positive working relationship to continue into the future.”

Sale Stock Agents Association president Ben Greenwood said COVID-19 restrictions had been challenging for agents, but they had combined well with GRLE staff to manage the regulations and adapt to new selling methods.

“Agents are looking forward to sales through the spring, rebuilding herd numbers and enjoying more favourable climatic conditions.”

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“Farming is already a high risk job,” Mr Warlters said.

“You’re working from heights, with complex machinery, handling livestock, and the single vehicle incident rate is huge.

“On top of that, stress caused by long working hours, drought, bushfires, financial worries, price uncertainty, and high input costs is ever present.

“There is a correlation between people suffering stress or overwhelm and accidents occurring.”

Research shows the three significant factors directly influencing the delivery of counselling services within rural communities are stigma, social isolation and mental health literacy, but Mr Warlters said times were changing.

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Safe Work Australia rates agriculture as one the most dangerous industries in the nation.

One of the largest rural charities in Australia, Rural Aid, maintains while farm machinery, chemicals, vehicles, grain augers and livestock are physical hazards, it is worth highlighting another common risk for farmers that can’t be seen.

Chief executive John Warlters said that neglecting to prioritise the wellbeing and welfare of primary producers is just as hazardous as the many on-farm risks.

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The advice provided by the Farm Safety Council will guide industry and government on what can be done to make farms safer.

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WHILE the effects of coronavirus have been widespread across the economy, the outlook for many parts of Australia’s agribusiness sector is strong and growing, according to Commonwealth Bank’s Regional and Agribusiness division.

The bank’s executive general manager of regional and agribusiness Grant Cairns said there was optimism and appetite for investment in the sector, as supporting agribusiness would be essential to growing the economy.

Mr Cairns added agribusiness was experiencing a level of opportunity across many sectors not seen for years, with favourable market conditions, good seasonal conditions in most regions, and a consumer focus on fresh produce.

“The sector has a very strong outlook — largely due to recent rainfall in many regions across the country, combined with low interest rates, increased land values, many commodity prices holding strong and market demand for our Australian produce,” Mr Cairns said.

Mr Cairns said many agribusinesses, particularly in the southern states, had been seeking new funding over the past few months for working capital to expand, restock, sow crops, diversify their businesses, or invest in new machinery and technology to improve productivity.

“Many producers are looking to replace their older equipment, and take advantage of the government’s investment allowance and the favourable seasonal conditions,” he said.

“Ag machinery financed through our asset finance team has seen an increase of 27 per cent year-onyear, and three of the last four months have posted the strongest volumes of new asset finance business that we’ve seen in the past two years.

“This signals a strong trajectory into the new financial year where our agribusiness customers appear to be increasingly confident making these capital purchases.

Mr Cairns says a growing consumer interest in the origins of food also represents a significant opportunity for agribusinesses to consider different products and new ways to take them to market.

“With a recent focus on food security and supermarket shortages, a light has shone on agriculture’s status as one of the most critical pillars of our economy,” he said.

According to research from the bank’s global economic and markets research team, household spending at grocery stores and supermarkets — including spend on fresh produce — has increased considerably over the past few months, compared with the same period last year.

“Our data is telling us that spending at

supermarkets and grocery stores has been consistently (each week) running about 25 percent higher throughout May and June and even this first week of July, compared to this time last year — I think this represents a real opportunity for the agriculture sector,” Mr Cairns said.

“We’ve heard from many growers who see this change as an opportunity to rethink the old ways of working and consider new business models that might include consolidations, diversification and even collaborations with other producers to meet changing market demand and consumer preferences, and explore where their next opportunity might come from.

For example, Hussey and Co, a Newry-based business which grows, packages and supplies gourmet baby salad leaf mixes for food service and retail sectors across Australia and internationally, has invested heavily in acquiring farms in different regions to support year-round supply.

The business sells into supermarkets, airlines and food service across a global market.

Revenue came from a 50:50 split between food service and retail — so when coronavirus arrived, sales dropped by 40 per cent almost immediately.

Owner Jeremy Haw said because every part of the business was highly measured, management could watch what was happening and implement changes.

As an example, Mr Haw said his business data showed that a lot of the 1.5 kilogram boxes of leaves they had been selling into food service were now going to green grocers.

Instead of continuing to supply the bulk packs, Mr Haw worked with the grocers and their agents to supply flow wrap boxes — cartons of smaller portions ready for sale.

The grocers were happy to support the change, there was upside for the agents and it allowed Mr Haw the benefit of selling a value-add product.

He also introduced a new 500g salad bag for door-to-door delivery services, which have grown dramatically in the past few months.

“We’ve now recovered 50 per cent of the lost sales,” Mr Haw said.

“We’re ready now for when the next opportunity comes, and it will, 100 per cent.

“When you have a clear intent to grow your business, you need to be able to move when the opportunity comes.

“We’re looking to link with great brands, considering joint ventures and consolidations.

“It’s important for agribusiness to be in a position to take up opportunities to sustain the global food supply.”

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Oaten and barley 5x4 quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762. rolls. $88 GST inclusive.

Oaten large squares $154 GST inclusive. Feed And cow track mulch Dry. Split. Mixed species, test results available on request.

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Longford Cricket Club Inc will be holding their Annual General Meeting for season 2020-21 on Monday July 27th from 7pm at the Stephenson Park upstairs clubrooms.

All life members, current, past and future members are welcome. Social distancing restrictions and COVID-19 hygiene guidelines will be observed. Any questions contact Secretary Steve Cunningham 0428 242 345.

Enquiries please phone Pine Mulch Haulage. barley, Inspection invited 70 8x4x3, shedded, no rain Rocla Rd, Traralgon. Open damage. Delivery from 51⁄2 days. Ph. 0408 514 103. Maffra Cricket Club Inc. annual general meeting Ballarat available. Phone 2020/21 will be held on 0419 334 208.

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 7pm. The meeting will be conducted via Gippsland Available for pick up.

Zoom. Details will be $10 each. Sale. Phone Rye and clover, good Ph. Dave 0418 202 202 posted on the Maffra quality, $99 incl. per bale.

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Cricket Club Official FacePhone 0403 124 605 book page. All players, In accordance with a members and supporters Stock Agents local law introduced by the State Government on are welcome and encouraged to attend. Contact January 1, 2012, John on 0419 412 076 or it is an offence to Brett on 0427 517 577.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal Sale Golf Club Inc. is included in the A9474X. All members be advertisement. advised that the annual A registered domestic general meeting will be Top quality Local & animal business may use its held in the clubhouse at 1400 1400 council business registration 10am on July 26th, 2020.

District Store Cattle number as an alternative.

Business to include: Receipt and adoption of SALE 1: 11:30am Nutrien EGL Heyfield As of July 1, 2019 a annual reports; Pet Exchange Reg. No. the Saleyards election of office bearers is also required.

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For further entries or information contact given to the Secretary at vic.gov.au/ Selling Agents least seven days prior to the meeting.

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Kilmany Landfill Cell 3 and Landfill Capping Stage 2 and 3 Construction Wellington Shire Council invites tenders for the construction of the Kilmany Landfill Cell 2 (150,000m3 capacity) and construction of the Stage 2 and 3 Landfill Capping works (40,000m2 area).

Practical completion date: 27 February 2021 for Cell 3 and 30 April 2021 for Landfill Capping areas.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: raymondw@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Raymond Weber on (03) 5142 3174 The Tender Box at 18 Desailly Street is currently not in operation due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Tenders must be emailed to procurement@wellington.vic.gov.au no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 19 August 2020.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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58 yo. male seeking female

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Life has taught me that the best experiences are those that are shared, so, here I am hoping to meet that special person to accompany me on my journey through life and share every day activities and adventures.

I hope that special person is honest and respectful and has common qualities and ideals that I have.

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If interested, please phone 0477 709 194.

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THANK YOU

To the two lovely blokes who helped us out on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

I just want to say a big thank you for helping us out of a sticky situation when I went off the embankment on Bonang Road. I can't remember your names but your willingness to help and your kind hearts will never be forgotten.

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Jemma, Calen and Eli.

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Applicants must apply on SEEK, to obtain a Position Description and further details visit our Ramahyuck website.

You must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description-as part of your application and send it in along with a current resume.

Applications not addressing key selection criteria will not be considered.

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Catholic College Sale is seeking an experienced Finance/Compliance Officer as a full time ongoing position. As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals.

The successful applicant will: • Be committed to and supportive of the Catholic ethos of the College • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment with young people • Be committed to working in a team environment • Be suitably experienced and qualified for the position • Hold a current Level 2 First Aid qualification or be willing to undertake training • Maintain a current Working With Children’s Check and Police Records Check If you would like to apply please access the role description and application form from the College website www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded with your curriculum vitae to Catholic College Sale, contactus@ccsale.catholic.edu.au or PO Box 594, Sale 3850.

Applications Close: 4pm Monday, August 3, 2020.

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LAND ACT 1958 Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to grant a licence under Section 130 of the Land Act 1958 to Stuart McInnes and Jennifer Connley over part of the Government Road East of Lot 1 on LP143899, Parish of Tinamba for the pruposes of grazing.

Further information or comments can be lodged with the Property Officer, Christina Lancaster on 5152 0601 within 14 days Ref 1505820

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Receptionist/Chiropractic Assistant - Todd Clinics Sale CASUAL

A casual position for a bubbly, energetic person who has great people skills. Organisation and the love of being a team player is a must. ● Competent on a computer ● Experience in Sales or Service industry ● Energetic and health conscious ● Wonderful phone manner ● Great at multitasking ● Detail oriented and a quick learner ● Can work early mornings and/or finish early evenings Email your application to claire@toddclinics.com.au

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Aboriginal Best Start Facilitator Position No. 5500 – Full time, limited tenure Bairnsdale

Coordinator - Bushfire Rebuild Support Service

People and Culture Manager Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH), in partnership with Yarram and District Health Service (YDHS), is seeking to appoint a driven and innovative People and Culture Manager.

Predominantly based in Yarram, reporting directly to the YDHS Chief Executive Officer and professionally accountable to the LRH General Manager Human Resources, the People and Culture Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic workforce approach to promote a positive culture, employee engagement and ensuring YDHS achieves its strategic, organisational and service delivery goals.

The People and Culture Manager position would suit: • A confident leader with a proven record of achievement in a change environment.

• An experienced HR professional with strong industrial relations, organisational development and staff wellbeing skills.

• A good communicator, experienced in stakeholder management and workforce engagement.

• A motivated change agent who can deliver innovative and contemporary human resources strategies.

The successful candidate will be a professional, highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual with the right knowledge, competencies and experience. They must have the ability to add true value in a dynamic working environment and directly assist YDHS in its quest for innovative and industry leading initiatives and results. We are seeking a ‘can-do’ person who is passionate about human resources practices and the healthcare industry.

Further information about this exciting opportunity can be obtained from Mark Wilkins, LRH Executive Director People and Culture on (03) 5173 8114.

To apply for this position or to view the Position Description, please visit the careers page on our website www.lrh.com.au.

Applications close midnight 31July 2020.

The successful applicant will be required to satisfy pre-employment checks including a National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check.

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eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/careers

Senior Football Coach Wanted The Sale City Football Netball Club seeks to appoint a Senior Football Coach for the 2021 season.

We are seeking a passionate, self-motivated individual, keen to continue to grow our successful club in the coming seasons.

Please contact our Club President Michael Clapton on 0431 358 116 or via email mick.clapton@gmail.com for further details.

Expressions of interest are to be sent via email no later than Friday, August 7, 2021.

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McGRODER, Jill.

Deepest sympathy to Gordon and family on the passing of Jill, neighbours for the past 39 years.

A lovely lady who will be sadly missed.

- Jane and Tony McILFATRICK, Glenda.

21-4-1951 - 19-7-2020 Passed away suddenly at home after post operative complications.

Dearly loved wife and partner of 45 years.

Rest in peace, no longer in pain.

Love Bill xx PEARCE, Flo. Much loved, respected and inspiring member of Maffra KYB for 36 years.

A beautiful soul now at rest.

SILBY, Arthur.

16/2/1940 - 13/7/2020 Loved husband of Val. Loving father of Gary and Peter and daughter-in-law Sam. Loved poppy of Darcy and Jack and extended family Luke and Cloe, George and Caleb.

Great poppy of Violet and Thoe.

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If you are passionate about providing quality care and have experience in complex care in the acute, community, disability or aged care sectors then we would love to hear from you.

FARLEY, Marjory.

Passed away July 17, 2020.

You left us with so much love and so many happy memories. A wonderful friend-mate of the ladies of the round table. Pat and myself will always remember those big smiles the (we have beat them June) "you old card sharp". What fun!

Marj, you will be sadly missed but the Lord knew that you were weary and took you Home to rest.

You will always be remembered with much love.

From the residents and all the staff at Ashleigh House. Rest peacefully our friend.

"In God's care" - Bessie Newberry.

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HUME, Les. Boisdale-Briagolong Cricket Club is saddened to announce the passing of much valued Life Member, Les Hume.

Les was laid to rest on Monday July 13, 2020 How did it get so late so surrounded by family. soon?

It's night before its Our deepest sympathy I knew one day I would and thoughts are with the lose you, for good times afternoon. don't last. But I have so December is here before Hume family at this time. many fantastic memories it's June. from family trips, caravanMy goodness how the ning, boating, fishing, time has flewn. dancing and many more.

How did it get so late so The tears in my eyes I can soon? wipe away, but the memories will last forever.

HURST, Graham.

Our deepest sympathy Rest peacefully 'til we goes to the Hurst family meet again. on the passing of much Love always, Val. loved and valued Briag local, Hursty. Hursty will Dad, you lift our lives be missed but always By being you, Your strength and celebrated.

Our thoughts are with Di, guidance We looked up to.

Liam, Kara and the Dad, you were more than extended family. father, You were our best friend; Always willing to listen, And help make amends.

Dad we seemed to give you The praises that were due, Our world is a better place Because of a man like you.

Love always, Gary and Sam. LANDY, Malcolm John.

Dearly loved son of He is always quick to Hubert and Mavis (both understand, He always lends a helping dec.).

Loved brother of Melva hand, and Len, Geoff and Carol, He shares my problems Dorothy and John, Jimmy and my troubles, (dec.), Marie and Geoff, He's a loyal dad and granddad.

Colin and Joy. Loved uncle of all his All that I am or hope to be, All that is 'good' that nieces and nephews happened to me.

Our Family Caring For Remembering with love, Sadly missed, Your Family since 1979 Sleep peacefully Malcolm. Peter and Darcy.

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BUCKLAND, Ronald Harry (Barney) 14/05/1930 - 15/07/2020 It is with great sorrow we share with you our loss.

Ron (known to many as Barney), darling husband of Julie and much loved father of Andrew, Stephen, Jane and Peter, father-in-law of Sue, Liz, William and Andrea, grandfather of Amy, Elise, Grant, Matthew, Vanessa, Stephanie and David FITZPATRICK, Val. (dec.), and great grand- Passed away at Ashleigh father of Poppy and Finn. House on July 17, 2020.

Aged 82.

We loved him more than Wife of Samuel Davies we can say and we will and John Fitzpatrick. miss him every day.

Mother of John.

Sleeping peacefully.

We would like to thank Dr Nandha for his care and the beautiful staff at Freemasons who looked after him with such compassion and kindness in his final months.

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LANDY, Malcolm John.

Passed away suddenly at Briagolong 16/1/1948 - 9/7/2020 Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Geoff and Carol.

Loved Uncle Mac of Julie and Ronnie, Kerrie and Malcolm, and Mark.

Great uncle of Nicole, Melissa, Matthew, Breanna, Jayden, Ryan, Alyssia, Jonty, Mackenzie and Finlea and all his great great nephews and nieces.

A wonderful poppy, so loving and kind, What beautiful memories you leave behind.

Sharing and caring and always content, Loved and respected wherever you went.

A happy smile, a heart of gold, You were the best this world could hold.

A special poppy so kind and true, What beautiful memories we have of you.

Love you forever Poppy, Jack and Darcy.

Keep pottering around the SILBY, Arthur. farm Malcolm.

Loved husband of Val. We will miss you Father of Garry and Peter, LANDY, Malcolm. father-in-law of Sam. Our gentle kind neigh- Pop to Darcy and Jack. bour.

Great friend of Peter and You passed too early, Val, Mark and Shaun and there was so much more their extended families. to do.

Rest in Peace We will miss the long chats out in the paddock about the area and its history.

Forever in our thoughts, Matt, Kim and the girls.

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LANDY A private graveside service for Mr Malcolm John Landy will be held at the Briagolong Cemetery.

SILBY, Arthur.

16/2/1940 - 13/7/2020 Loved husband of Val. Loving father of Gary and Peter and daughter-in-law Sam. Loved poppy of Darcy and Jack and extended family Luke and Cloe, George and Caleb.

Great poppy of Violet and Thoe.

RYAN. A private funeral service for Mr Brendan Anthony Ryan of Foster WAS HELD on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

I knew one day I would lose you, for good times don't last. But I have so many fantastic memories from family trips, caravanning, boating, fishing, dancing and many more.

The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, but the memories will last forever.

Rest peacefully 'til we meet again.

Love always, Val.

SILBY A private service for family and friends of Mr Arthur Silby WAS HELD.

Dad, you lift our lives By being you, Your strength and guidance We looked up to.

Dad, you were more than father, You were our best friend; Always willing to listen, And help make amends.

Dad we seemed to give you The praises that were due, Our world is a better place Because of a man like you.

Love always, Gary and Sam.

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The absence of a Saturday night ritual Liam Durkin

SURELY this writer is not the only one who is missing spending part of a Saturday night navigating their way through SportsTG to see what happened across various grades and leagues on a particular round?

Internal dialogue when checking scores generally goes something like “that’s a paddlin” upon seeing one team dish out a flogging, “did they get up?”, before checking in vein if an underdog team had something to celebrate, or “that’s massive for them” after seeing either a slight upset or landmark win in a teams season.

Delving deeper into the finer details of each game, most people would surely think the following at some point: “they must have had a few out this week” after looking at a team list, “surely he’s too good to be playing twos” after seeing the same name pop up weeks on end, and “is he still playing? He would have to be in his 40s at least” when seeing that an old but familiar name has drifted forward to kick a cheeky goal.

Speaking of goals, no forward will ever admit it but they all do it, when they check other games to see if their spot on the leaderboard is in danger.

“Am I still on top?”,“should stay there for another week, we’re only playing such and such”,“hopefully

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester says talented young Gippslanders involved in sport can now apply for financial support to attend championship events.

He is always quick to understand, He always lends a helping hand, He shares my problems and my troubles, He's a loyal dad and granddad.

All that I am or hope to be, All that is 'good' that happened to me.

Remembering with love, Peter and Darcy.

JOHNSTONE, Bruce.

9/11/1946 - 23/7/2019 A year ago we had to part, With one we loved with all our hearts.

Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

You gave us love in the fullest measure, Care, devotion, memories A wonderful poppy, so to treasure.

We love you more. loving and kind, What beautiful memories Sue and family. you leave behind.

Sharing and caring and Dad, remembering you is easy, always content, Loved and respected We do it every day, Missing you is the heartwherever you went.

A happy smile, a heart of ache, That never goes away. gold, You were the best this Love you to the moon and back. world could hold.

A special poppy so kind Percy, Tarks, Charlie, Leni and Rubes. and true, What beautiful memories ROWLEY, we have of you.

Deborah Ann (Debbie).

Love you forever Poppy, Our first year without you.

Jack and Darcy.

Forever in our hearts.

Never forgotten. We miss SILBY, Arthur. you greatly. Dearly loved Loved husband of Val. always.

Father of Garry and Peter, Love, Mum and Dad. father-in-law of Sam. Pop to Darcy and Jack.

Great friend of Peter and ROWLEY, Deb. Val, Mark and Shaun and July 22, 2019.

As we have done each their extended families. day for the past year we Rest in Peace especially remember our beautiful friend Deb. We miss her sparkle, personality and friendship.

Funerals There's a hole in the world.

- Gerald, Sonya, Josh and Bridget.

FITZPATRICK A private service for family SUARES, Kevin Leslie and friends of Mrs Val 26/1/1938 - 19/7/2013 Fitzpatrick will be held.

Always in my heart.

Love Wendy

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SUARES, Kevin Leslie 26/1/1938 - 19/7/2013 Missing you.

Love Kerri and Phil.

GLEESON. A private funeral service for Mrs Merle Florence Gleeson of Foster WAS HELD on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

WOOD, Christie.

21/10/1976 - 22/7/2019 Christie, we can't believe it's been one year since you've been gone.

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and shed a silent tear.

Words alone cannot express how much you are missed and loved.

Loved forever, Mum and Alan Dorning.

it rains when they play a good team”.

And of course, everyone knows the players listed as the six best aren’t always the ones that had the most impact.

Scrolling through the best players can often be a painful exercise.

“Don’t know what game they were watching”, “thought old mate was very stiff to miss out”, “seriously, who does the vote cards?”.

At least we will be able to resume checking the scores on MyCricket every Saturday night this cricket season ... hopefully.

“They are no chance of chasing that.”

“Few LBWs in this game.”

“How does he get wickets?”

Sale United Football Club junior coordinator Laurel Irvine accepts the community event of the year award from Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall.

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Grants for athletes

APPLICATIONS are now open to talented young people involved in sport looking for help with some of the costs of competing at a state, national or international level.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has encouraged juniors, coaches and officials aged between 12 and 19 to apply for financial support through the Local Sporting Champions program.

“Gippsland has produced many great athletes over the years and we have many talented young people involved in different sports now rising up through the ranks,” he said.

“Competing at state, national and international level requires enormous dedication by young athletes and support from their families, but one barrier to them achieving their dreams is the cost of attending high-level events.

“The program encourages more young people to get more active more often at an age when junior athletes start to take sport more seriously, but are more likely to drop out.

“If we can help them to realise their potential as athletes, coaches or officials by meeting

some of these expenses, then we might be providing them with the encouragement they need to stick with sport. Indeed, we may be helping to nurture a future sport star.”

The Local Sporting Champions program provides grants of up to $750 to attend official state and national championship events, and international events as a member of an official Australian team.

Grant money may be spent on expenses including competition entry fees or levies, transport costs (including petrol), accommodation, uniforms and sporting equipment.

Applications for this second round of the grant program close on September 30.

The first round of the grant program was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Anyone hoping to receive a grant to attend an eligible event are encouraged to apply in this round. Applications can be withdrawn if an event is subsequently cancelled or participants cannot attend.

For more information and to apply visit www.sportaus. gov.au/grants_and_funding/ local_sporting_champions

United nominated for community award

WITH the Latrobe Valley Soccer League season cancelled, there was at least something positive to come out of local soccer circles recently, with Sale United Football Club nominated for a Community Group Award through the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

The Community Group Award recognises groups that make a significant contribution to their community.

Sale United was nominated for its involvement in bringing the round ball game to primary school aged children within the Wellington Shire in the last 25 years.

In 1994 the club created the 'The Annual Primary Schools Twilight Tournament' where school teams from Prep through to Year 6 participated in their year level every Monday night during term four in an organised competition.

The rules are a modified version on smaller pitches giving every child, regardless of their skill level or ability, the chance to get involved and have some fun.

There are four separate sections where the girls and boys can learn and play soccer, with kids their own age.

The club also develops junior referees through the program, with those in the 13 to 17 year-old age bracket at the club getting involved and refereeing the games each week.

The tournament lasts for 10 weeks with every player receiving a certificate of participation at the end whilst the teams on top of the ladders receive a medal.

The event continues to grow through hard work where the club volunteers provide an outstanding service year after year.

The tournament is a successful event that has given countless school children the opportunity to play soccer in a fun and safe environment.

The event was recognised at the 2020 Australia Day Awards by Wellington Shire, receiving the Community Event Of The Year Award.

Maffra

July 16, women's par: L Dunsmuir +2; DTL: J Murray -3, M Killeen -4; NTP: 2nd N Pratt, 7th R Walker, 12th J Murray, 16th N Pratt.

July 18, men's 4BBB stroke: A grade: B Sage-D Bolton 61, B grade: M Portelli-J McIntosh 55, C grade: M Harrigan-A Aldred 60; DTL: L Hurst-D Bransdon 62, A Harrigan-K Mclachlan 62, M Cutler-G Murray 62, L Maguire-M Donald 63, G Parker-G Styen 64, D Runciman-W Runciman 64cb; NTP: 2nd C Durrant, 7th B Sage, 11th (second shot) M McMillan, 12th D Mulcahy (hole-in-one), 16th G Driffield; 4B KO qualifiers: B Sage-D Bolton, A Harrigan-K McLachlan, M Cutler-G Murray, L Maguire-M Donald, G Parker-G Styen, D Runciman-W Runciman, B Callahan-N Lee, G Driffield-C Langshaw.

July 19, women's stableford: K Boyle 35; DTL: R Walker 33; men's: M Harrigan 44; DTL: T Knobel 40, J Henderson 38, G Parker 37, K Phillips 35.

Sale

July 18, men's stroke monthly medal: A grade: D

On the links

Shaw 69, runner-up M Hurst 70, B grade: P Cousin 70, runner-up J Todd 70cb; C grade: G Moulton 65, runner-up B Cahill 71; DTL: S Harrap 71, B Carter 71, B Wood 71, L Harper 71, J Rietschel 71, L Dowsett 72, E Durrant 72, G Callinan 72, R Stephenson 72; NTP: 3rd B Renou, 6th T McAdam, 11th D Reynolds, 14th L Dowsett; masters qualifiers: scratch S Harrap, nett G Moulton; women's: P Schaper 74cb, runner-up S McDonald 74; DTL: K Manze 75, M White 81; NTP: 3rd J Cashman, 6th K Manze, 11th S McDonald.

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Sale under 15 netballers celebrated the return to play with a win. Pictured are Kate Vandervoort, Alyssa Light, Ally Beale, Lola Wilson, Ella-Rose Spence, (front) Sienna Wynd, Abbi Boulter, Isla McCarthy and Chloe McInnes.

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Honours even as Eagles and Magpies resume rivalry Liam Durkin

IT was back to some sort of normality for local football and netball at the weekend, with the Gippsland League staging its opening round for underage teams.

Maffra and Sale went head-to-head across two football and three netball grades, with wins and losses shared between the two clubs.

As drivers entered Maffra on Saturday, each car was given a piece of paper outlining the regulations in place.

Regardless of the results, football and netball were the real winners, as the joy was evident on the faces of all young players.

In a sign of just how long the lay off has been, it would have been round 13 in a normal season.

With stringent COVID-19 procedures in place, matches were staggered to allow enough time for changerooms to be properly sanitised and disinfected.

Only players, coaches, team managers and trainers were permitted inside changerooms and on the playing arena, while spectators had to ensure they maintained appropriate social distancing.

Despite the different outlook, once games got underway it was business as usual.

Maffra began the day with a comprehensive win in under 13 netball, before Sale got one back in the next game, with its under 15 team coming out on top 27 to 36.

Sale netball stalwart and under 15 assistant coach Jo Crawford-Wynd, standing in the top job for the day in the absence of Bernie Dillon, said the game carried with it a great deal of anticipation.

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been so much build up and everyone was just so excited to play,” she said.

“It was great to get back into it, the girls were really excited, they’ve been pumped since they found out the season would resume.”

In a shortened season where every win could essentially be worth twice as many points as usual, Crawford-Wynd said it was pleasing to start the year on the right foot.

“We knew it would be close, being round one you think you know where you are going to play your players but until the game starts you don’t know how those positions are going to gel,” she said.

“We tried some new players in different positions and were lucky all those moves came off and all the girls worked so hard and played as a team that we got the rewards.”

The match of the day belonged to the under 17s, with the Eagles and Magpies playing out a 31-31 draw.

Sale’s young brigade of netballers will also be buoyed this season by the integration of a number of senior coaches and players assisting on the sidelines, including Deb Fox, Melanie Johnston and Ruby Phillips.

On the football field, Maffra and Sale shared one-sided wins in the under 16s and under 18s respectively.

Some parents would have been able to enjoy a bit of a sleep-in as the under 16s began at 11am, two hours later than normal, and the under 18s at 1pm.

The Eagles were too good for the Magpies in the under 16s, winning 11.16 (82) to 3.0 (18).

After kicking seven behinds in the opening term, Maffra players got their kicking boots on after the first break to put the game beyond reasonable

doubt midway through the third.

Jonti Schuback and Coby Burgiel kicked three goals each, and also made the list of best players for their efforts.

Harry Gravener was best afield, while Zach Felsbourg, Lachlan Allman and Jonathan Boyd were also productive.

Josh Butcher, Daniel Burton, Jason Brown, Lakshay Singh Panwar, Chris Byron and Mitchell Wilson battled hard for Sale.

It was better news for Sale in the under 18s, with the Magpies recording a comprehensive victory.

The Magpie players were clearly raring to go after the extended break and were never really tested as they extended their lead as the game progressed.

David Brinker-Ritchie kicked three goals, and was joined by nine others to hit the scoreboard.

Hunter Pearce got his season off to a good start with a best on ground performance, while captain Will McKinnon also led from the front in a strong display.

Other Sale players to feature prominently were Cooper Whitehill, Ostin Waugh and Mason Benson.

Sale players wore black armbands for club legend Kevin Hogan, as the delayed start to the season meant Saturday was the first opportunity it had to pay its respects on field.

For players of the victorious teams, probably the biggest thrill for them was finally getting to sing their club song.

With most Gippsland League clubs extending invites to a number of junior players from cancelled minor leagues to join them for the season, the next few weeks should give those who have made the journey across an insight into the opportunities

that playing in the major league has to offer.

As host for the opening round, Maffra president John Brunt said the day went off without a hitch, and praised all involved for their cooperation.

“Everybody was well behaved and followed the COVID regulations,” he said.

“We followed all the COVID protocols that we had to and had all our signage and COVID officers around the place.

“We didn’t really have any need to ask spectators to spread out, no one tried to get on the ground or into the rooms.

“Sale as the visiting team held up their end of the bargain very well.

“We measured up what we could and couldn’t do and were very happy with what we achieved for the day.”

Regardless of what the scoreboard read, Brunt said the most pleasing thing to see was the obvious enjoyment all players were having being back out playing the games they love.

“The kids were stoked, they really were,” he said.

“The games were played in good spirit, like a true Sale-Maffra clash, and there was plenty of support, plenty of noise and cheering from both ends.”

All going well, Sale will host Bairnsdale in round two, and Maffra will play Warragul at home.

Sale president Simon Turnbull spent part of Sunday marking the lines at Sale Oval in readiness for this week’s game.

Like his Maffra counterpart, Turnbull was full of praise for all involved.

“Everyone was doing the right thing and there was no problems,” he said.

“To see the smile on the players faces as they were running out onto the ground and court was incredible.”

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UNDER 18s

MAFFRA 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 SALE 4.4 9.7 14.11 17.15 117 Sale, goals: D Brinker-Ritchie 3, D Byron 2, L Heasley 2, J Burton 2, M Hawkins 2, H Ronchi 2, M Runciman, J Hutchins, B Safstrom, H Pearce Best: H Pearce, W McKinnon, C Whitehill, O Waugh, M Benson Maffra, goals: nil Best: not provided BAIRNSDALE 2.1 3.2 3.4 3.7 25 TRARALGON 2.2 7.5 11.6 19.7 121 Bairnsdale, goals: B Vickery, D Sumner, X Woodland Best: T Betts, D Bryant, T Rees, J Williams, D Sumner, J Hayward Traralgon, goals: S Lissa 4, J Healey 4, R Adams 3, K Ruyters 2, C Doultree 2, L D’Angelo, C Mitchell, J Cunico, H Watson Best: C D’Angelo, L D’Angelo, H Watson, S Lissa, C Doultree, J Healey DROUIN 2.7 4.10 8.10 9.15 69 MOE 0.2 0.2 3.4 4.5 29 Drouin, goals: L Murphy 4, K Hermansen 2, T Kearney, L Kinder, M Moschetti Best: J Fraser, F Robertson-Edgar, J Maric, L Murphy, S Custance, T Evans Moe, goals: L Summersgill 2, J Fleming, B Brown Best: A Connolly, B Dyson, B Metcalf-Holt, C Dastey, J Skinner, J De Graaf MORWELL 1.1 5.2 6.3 9.5 59 LEONGATHA 2.3 4.4 5.5 7.6 48 Morwell, goals: C Macdonald 2, Z Bezzina 2, R Moore 2, N Noblett 2, T Waack Best: S Walsh, J McCormack, J Carnes, S Healy, N Noblett Leongatha, goals: H O’Brien 2, D Hume 2, C James, R Angwin, L Hickey Best: R Angwin, H O’Brien, L Rathjen, E Lamers, C Riseley, R Giliam WARRAGUL 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4 10 WONTHAGGI 4.5 9.6 13.10 16.12 108 Warragul, goals: C Alger Best: C Alger, B Tutton, W Hendrikse, W Hatfield, T Lord, B Hefford Wonthaggi, goals: K Robinson 5, B Cornelis 4, H Dawson 2, C Logan, R Ennoss, N Anderson, H Wallis, B Mabilia Best: B Mabilia, D McRae, C Logan, K Robinson, B Cornelis, H Dawson

Maffra’s Ryan Marshall kicks the ball out from full back during the under 18s match.

Sale’s Mason Hawkins kicks the ball into attack during the under 18s game.

UNDER 16s

MAFFRA 0.7 3.9 6.16 11.16 82 SALE 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 18 Maffra, goals: J Schuback 3, C Burgiel 3, S Pendergast 2, H Gravener, Z Felsbourg, M Knobel Best: H Gravener, Z Felsbourg, L Allman, J Boyd, C Burgiel, J Schuback Sale, goals: R Beale, T Birss, T Wrigglesworth Best: J Butcher, D Burton, J Brown, L Panwar, C Byron, M Wilson BAIRNSDALE 2.3 2.6 3.9 4.12 36 TRARALGON 0.2 2.5 5.9 9.10 64 Bairnsdale, goals: T Hudson 4 Best: C Vickery, T Hudson, B Bockmann, J Anderson, W Bromage, R Stewart Traralgon, goals: T Hamilton 2, R Guiney 2, J Scholtes 2, K Tibballs 2, J Colaciello Best: H Howe, J Scholtes, T Hamilton, H Walker, S Schutte, T Anderson DROUIN 0.1 3.1 5.1 9.4 58 MOE 0.3 2.4 3.6 3.8 26 Drouin, goals: J Konstanty 3, J Kleeven 2, B Brasier 2, C Harrison, F Bethune Best: Z Atkins, B Walsh, L Spinks, J Konstanty, R Maric, N LaFrantz Moe, goals: C Nash, J Makepeace, N Wheildon Best: J Makepeace, B Humphrey, T Burgess, N Wheildon, H Kenny, J Balfour MORWELL 2.1 4.1 5.2 7.3 45 LEONGATHA 3.0 5.6 10.9 15.10 100 Morwell, goals: T Gray 3, L Dalziel 2, R Harding, L Healy Best: S Gissara, C Millar, T Gray, L Dalziel, N Leak, L Kerr Leongatha, goals: . Burns 3, Z Duursma 3, B Hanrahan 2, D Berryman 2, T Hanily 2, L Gill, B Grabham, J Leeden Best: J Burns, O Lemchens, D Berryman, Z Duursma, H Scott WARRAGUL 5.4 9.8 15.10 18.13 121 WONTHAGGI 0.0 1.2 2.2 2.4 16 Warragul, goals: V Caia 3, E Bongiorno 3, L Finnegan 2, M Roberts 2, P Ireland 2, L Garner, L Ward, R Galvin, K Baker, A Campbell, T Stern Best: V Caia, L Ward, E Bongiorno, R Galvin, L Garner Wonthaggi, goals: P Winmar, T Braid Best: K Yann, H Tiziani, L Eagle, M Chisholm, J Harvey, S O’Halloran

Sale’s Malakai Nico looks for passing options during the under 16s game.

Maffra’s Noah Szabatura is tackled by Sale’s Liam Burgan during the under 16s match.

UNDER 18s Wonthaggi Traralgon Drouin Morwell Sale Leongatha Moe Bairnsdale Warragul Maffra UNDER 16s Warragul Maffra Drouin Leongatha Traralgon Bairnsdale Morwell Moe Sale Warragul

W 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 W 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

LADDERS L D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 L D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

F 108 121 69 59 117 48 29 25 10 0 F 121 82 58 100 64 36 45 26 18 16

A 10 25 29 48 0 59 69 121 108 117 A 16 18 26 45 36 64 100 58 82 121

% Pts 1080.00 4 484.00 4 237.93 4 122.91 4 0.00 4 81.35 0 42.02 0 20.66 0 9.25 0 0.00 0 % Pts 756.25 4 455.55 4 223.07 4 222.22 4 177.77 4 56.25 0 45.00 0 44.82 0 21.95 0 13.22 0

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Sale’s Mitchell Wilson kicks the ball out of defence during the under 16s match.

Maffra’s Zach Felsbourg runs in to kick a goal on the siren of the under 16s game.

Photos: David Braithwaite

Under 17s: Maffra 31-31 Sale, Bairnsdale 35-10 Traralgon, Drouin 17-51 Moe, Morwell 8-31 Leongatha, Warragul 30-37 Wonthaggi Power; ladder: Leongatha 4 (387.5 per cent), Bairnsdale 4 (350), Moe 4 (300), Wonthaggi 4 (123.33), Maffra 2 (100), Sale 2 (100), Warragul 0 (81.08), Drouin 0 (33.33), Traralgon 0 (28.57), Morwell 0 (25.81).

Under 15s: Maffra 27-36 Sale, Bairnsdale 19-37 Traralgon, Drouin 23-41 Moe, Morwell 13-37 Leongatha, Warragul 18-28; ladder: Leongatha 4 (284.62), Traralgon 4 (194.74), Moe 4 (178.26), Wonthaggi 4 (155.56), Sale 4 (133.33), Maffra 0 (75), Warragul 0 (64.29), Drouin 0 (56.1), Bairnsdale 0 (51.35), Morwell 0 (35.14).

Under 13s: Maffra 61-14 Sale, Bairnsdale 6-63 Traralgon, Drouin 14-16 Moe, Morwell 19-34 Leongatha, Warragul 11-26 Wonthaggi; ladder: Traralgon 4 (1050), Maffra 4 (435.71), Wonthaggi 4 (236.36), Leongatha 4 (178.95), Moe 4 (114.29), Drouin 0 (87.5), Morwell 0 (55.88), Warragul 0 (42.31), Sale 0 (22.95), Bairnsdale 0 (9.52).

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Back in action The Gippsland League football and netball season made a belated start on Saturday, with only junior grades in action this year. In round one, Maffra hosted Sale. Pictured is Sale’s Kai McDonald getting a handpass away while under pressure from Maffra’s Thomas Thatcher during the under 18s football match. Photos and details, pages 34 and 35.

Photo: David Braithwaite

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With the tote offering $34, the dog led race four, a 515 metre grade four, 74 Macalister St., Sale. all the way to win in 29.88 seconds.

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Finishing second was West Of Westeros, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, with Got Girl third for Terry Proctor at Alberton West.

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Playlist advances to another group one final PLAYLIST will be aiming for a second group one victory in three weeks on Saturday night.

After winning the Vic Peters Classic in Sydney on July 11, Playlist on Saturday night qualified for the final of the 525 metre Maturity Classic at The Meadows in Melbourne.

Trained at Briagolong by Matt Clark, the dog won the first heat by almost 6.5 seconds in 30.04s.

Playlist drew box five for Saturday night's final.

Ellias Bale finished fourth in the heat for Darriman trainer Bill McMahon.

Clark's hopes of a second finalist were dashed when star sprinter Catch The Thief was narrowly relegated to second by $92.50 outsider Summer Lights in the second heat. Only the heat winners progressed to the final.

Among the heat winners was McMahon left Sunday’s meeting with three winners.

Dr Lynch was an all the way winner in race two, a 440m maiden, stopping the clock at 25.31s.

General Rose finished second for Rosedale trainer Sharon-Lee Chignell, while Victory Raja, trained

by Adrian Smit at Longford, came third.

McMahon’s Inuka won the thrilling first heat of the 440m series for dogs with three to six wins.

Inuka shot out of the box and led the whole race, winning in 25.1s, but had to hold off a late challenge from Old Town Road, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong.

Christo Bale (29.73s), Simon Told Helen (29.68s) and Hard Style Rico (29.66s).

In race two at Sandown Park on Thursday night, a 515m event restricted to dogs with two or three wins, Bromley finished second for Woodside trainer Jennifer Gill, while Red Light Rico, trained by Ken Bailey at Maffra, finished third.

Both entered the race in form, with Bromley coming off a second placing at Sale the previous Sunday, and Red Light Rico coming third in his previous start.

Race favourite Weblec Jet was a clear winner, continuing his unbeaten run of three wins from as many starts for Anakie trainer Jeff Britton.

Annie Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, finished second in race 11, a 515m grade five, after being a $20 chance at the tote.

William Rose came third for Sharon-Lee Chignell, with only 0.17s separating the first three.

The second heat was won by Zipping Samara, trained by Carolyn Jones at Rosedale, in 24.9s.

Dr Knuckles came second for McMahon, with Leo Rose third for Sharon-Lee Chignell.

The final will be this Sunday at Sale.

Sharon-Lee Chignell also recorded three winners on Sunday.

The first winner came in the opening race, a 440m maiden, with Stuart Lee Rose claiming victory almost a second ahead of Mystery Rules, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram.

Mystery Rules led early, but was out-sprinted in the home straight by the favourite, who won in 25.11s. Dr Collette finished third for McMahon.

In race four, a 440m grade seven, Bobby Bean Rose won by almost five seconds from All To Lucky, trained

by David Kerr at Warragul South.

Sandy Gem, trained by John Connor at Rosedale, finished third.

Bobby Bean Rose notched a second win from his three starts in 25.16s.

Panda Rose won race 10, a 440m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins, in 24.76s.

A good start served her well, finishing 6.5s ahead of Madalia Daisy, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, while Our Katie Rose came third for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale.

Madalia Champ, trained by Connor, won race eight, 520m mixed grade four and five.

The $1.60 favourite took the lead on the back straight and won in 29.23s, 6.1s ahead of Bricabrac, trained by Greg Minne at Moe South.

In third place was Whodat Dare for Heyfield trainer Davide Fasoli, with She Wiggles third for Dawn Johnston.

Race three, the 440m maiden final, was won by Reality Lad, trained by David Condon at Devon Meadows.

The $14.90 chance claimed a maiden victory in 25.18s, four seconds clear of McMahon’s Dr Ted. Untold Soldier won race seven, the 440m grade five final, for Lara trainer David Geall.

The $2.30 favourite recorded a third win from his previous four starts in 24.02s.

In second place was $31 chance Adonis Sands for Leslie Hughes.

Tin Shed Fred had a big win in race six, a 440m mixed grade four and five, for David Kerr.

The dog won in 24.58s, 7.8 clear of Macalister Tiger, a $40.90 chance trained at Briagolong by Cheryl Morris.

Greyhound racing continues at Sale on Friday night.

Big Bore Classic is back on AFTER being postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Big Bore Classic will be held on Sunday, October 18, at Dutson.

What is tipped to be the biggest and most fun dirt bike event of 2020 will be held at Krusic’s Ride Park.

The pandemic has caused event organisers to remain fluid with rescheduling the event as government restrictions came into play.

However, the October 18 date is firm which provides riders, spectators and the event organisers plenty of time to prepare.

The expansive grounds of Krusic’s Ride Park will accommodate the large field of competitors and the manicured surrounds of the main race track will offer exceptional viewing for spectators, with plenty of room for physical distancing.

The 2.6 kilometre race track has a reputation for being fast, flowing and fun.

With gentle undulations

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and wide sweeping turns, Big Bore Classic riders are set to enjoy plenty of full-throttle moments and fun racing reminiscent of the Thumper Nats glory days.

The Big Bore Classic is primarily about having fun and racing mates on big horsepower bikes.

With a range of classes for two-stroke and four-stroke riders, there’s also a class for riders aged over 45, and for the not so fast, there will be three different C grade classes.

For the fast riders, there’s the 500cc two-stroke, open four-stroke and up-to 300cc two-stroke classes, with these having C grade competitions for the not so fast riders.

Spectator entry will cost $10, but children under 16 years will be admitted free.

Race entries remain open at clouden tries.com.au/Event/ EventForm3/3917

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Toyota crosses Corolla with robust SUV style at global reveal TOYOTA is expanding its industry-leading SUV line-up with a stylish Corolla-based vehicle that features raised ground clearance, dynamic performance and fuel-efficient hybrid technology.

This global model has debuted in Thailand where the vehicle will go on sale first.

The Corolla Cross combines Toyota’s best-selling nameplate with Toyota’s strong heritage in smallcar design and SUV engineering.

Due in Australia in late 2022, Corolla Cross benefits from Toyota’s experience as a pioneer in recreational SUVs 25 years ago with the original RAV4 — a vehicle that is now the world’s bestselling SUV. Slotting between the upcoming Yaris Cross and Toyota’s popular RAV4, the new member of the Corolla family has a design philosophy of “Corolla meets SUV”, blending the best aspects of both worlds. It balances a dynamic, powerful, sleek and sophisticated design with high levels of SUV practicality.

Corolla Cross shares the GA-C platform of the Corolla hatch and sedan, ensuring a high level of body rigidity and a well-balanced chassis for responsive and agile driving, a comfortable ride and outstanding quietness.

Other features include a spacious cabin, easy entry into and exit from the car and excellent luggage space, as well as a high level of safety equipment inherited from Corolla hatch and sedan.

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