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Traumatised kids unable to access mental health support:

Foster care in crisis in regional areas.

Findings from the recently-released ‘Strong Carers, Stronger Children – Victorian Carers Strategy’s Findings of the Home-based carer census – Final Report’ to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing have confirmed the high need for mental health supports.

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carers surveyed, 10 per cent were from Gippsland.

Of the children in out of home care in Victoria, the report showed 69 per cent had a history of trauma, 56 per cent had behavioural issues, 44 per cent had attachment issues and 40 per cent had identified mental health difficulties.

The report also found that close to a third of carers had ended a placement

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The census showed that the majority of carers use their own money to pay for medical, dental and therapy costs, dipping into their savings or even borrowing from family and friends.

Without the right financial and mental health supports, these statistics will mean foster carers will continue to leave the Victorian out of home care system more quickly than new carers sign on.

A Better Life for Foster Kids founder Heather Baird said there was not enough being done to address the urgent mental health care needs of children when they were entering out of home care.

“The current pandemic has made access to appropriate support even worse,” she said.

“When most kids are placed into care, they have access to assessments such as optical and general medical, but a mental health plan is not a standard part of the assessment procedure for all children.

“By the time they are teenagers, some of them are self-harming and attempting suicide.

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“On a daily basis, we hear from carers that they are fighting to get their child the mental health care they need, and are getting little support from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing with funding or even permisContinued page 2

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SUBJECT to COVID-19 restrictions, Sale Producers Market will be held this Saturday from 8am at Sale Showgrounds.

The market will be held in the horse pavilion and on the adjacent grass area.

Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing and accessories, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts,

photography, plants, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, jams, preserves and meat.

Freshly brewed coffee, egg and bacon muffins and hot doughnuts will also be available. All goods are either grown or made by sellers.

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In a recent survey of 44 carers undertaken by A Better Life For Foster Kids, more than half had experienced difficulties in obtaining permission from the department or their foster agency to access mental health supports.

“On a daily basis, I hear about the worst cases of children – even children under five years old – having severe reactions to their traumatic experiences – and the carer can’t get permission or funding from the department, or they can’t get in to see a psychologist because they are booked up – and that was before COVID,” Ms Baird said.

“That’s just the severe cases.

“Every child who enters out of home care has had some terrible experiences and they’re going to need help dealing with over their lifetime.

“This a crisis that has only been made worse by the pandemic.

“One of the carers who responded to our survey said they’d had over 70 children placed with them in more than 10 years, but that only five had received professional mental health care support,” Ms Baird said.

“Children’s lives are being lost to suicide, kids are running from home, going missing, living on the streets and becoming statistics because there is no standard mental health assessment or early intervention when they enter out of home care.

A Better Life For Foster Kids says every child who enters out of home care has had terrible experiences that they will need help dealing with during their lifetimes.

“Our society is utterly failing them.

“Their carers do everything they can, but this isn’t something a carer can fix – we need government departments and agencies to work with carers and kids.

“The mental health care system and foster care organisations need to find a solution.”

Based in Sale, A Better Life for Foster Kids’ mission is to improve short and long-term physical, educational and psychosocial outcomes for children

in out of home care.

The charity does this by providing material assistance to children in care, as well as advocacy and support for carers to help them navigate the out of home care system.

A Better Life For Foster Kids’ goal is to preserve children’s’ dignity, improve their feelings of self-worth and lessen social stigma.

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Man charged following tragic death of a six-year-old girl MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal crash involving an off-road buggy in Rosedale on Saturday afternoon which claimed the live of a six-year-old girl.

The 33-year-old Rosedale man has been charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, reckless conduct endangering life and recklessly causing injury.

He fronted Sale Magistrates’ Court yesterday, and has been bailed to reappear in court again on January 18 next year.

The charges follow an incident at a property on Denison Rd shortly after 4pm on Saturday.

Police allege the man was driving the buggy, with five girls and two boys on board, when it rolled in a paddock.

A six-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital but died from her injuries.

A four-year-old girl was also airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Five other children were assessed by paramedics and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It’s been confirmed the deceased girl was a prep student at Gippsland Grammar, and the school community is trying to come to grips with the news.

Principal Leisa Harper informed parents of the tragedy on Sunday.

“One of our St Anne’s Foundation students passed away suddenly on the weekend,” she wrote.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends.

“Our school is offering support to the family, and will also be supporting our students and staff over the coming days with counsellors being available

onsite for counselling and support to those in need.

“Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have also made alternative arrangements off-site with St Paul’s Cathedral for any parents to meet and access support from Dean Susanna and Rev Blaskow.

“We encourage you to speak with your child about this sad news in a way that responds to their concerns and needs.

“If your child is already using the services of a mental health professional, you should ensure this tragic news is passed on to them.”

‘Little change’ with restrictions eased

Many businesses doing it tough

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“These businesses must continue to get support.”

Mr O’Brien said the hospitality restrictions were “ridiculous” and would hurt pubs, clubs, restaurants and other businesses doing it tough.

“The restrictions announced by the Premier will do little to assist many hospitality businesses for whom it will not be viable to open with the limit of just 10 patrons indoors and 20 outdoors,” he said.

“Some of these businesses are limping through with takeaway and will have been devastated that the announcement won’t allow them to return to anything like a profitable trade.

“There will be many other businesses and sectors in similar circumstances.

“I acknowledge the Minister has foreshadowed further announcements with respect to these businesses including that the COVID-19 disaster payment will still be available to staff who have lost work due to restrictions, even if lockdown is lifted.

“But the government must be prepared to continue to provide meaningful financial support for these businesses, for whom the lifting of lockdown in regional areas provides little to no comfort.”

Mr O’Brien called on the state government to continue providing support for local tourism and hospitality businesses, such as local cafés, many of which will see few benefits from the lifting of lockdown.

POLICE are investigating following a burglary at a Gormandale sporting club on July 11.

Investigators have released images of two males who they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.

Abuse from city visitors doing the wrong thing WHILE many local business are back trading, they are now facing the fresh challenges of tight restrictions, including having to turn away Melburnians who attempt to enter stores.

Jack Ryan’s Irish Bar, Sale, manager Will Brady said turning away Melburnians had become a part of the job.

“Last time when we opened up I reckon we were getting probably close to two groups of people every day trying to come in,” he said.

“It wasn’t just workers, but it was families.”

He said often when staff turned away families they would be verbally abused, estimating about three times a week they would receive a “good ear bashing”.

But he said following COVID procedures was all a part of the job, and staff routinely checked IDs and made sure customers scanned the QR code.

Although the hotel is open, Mr Brady doesn’t think it is worth it financially.

“The restrictions don’t let you operate in any meaningful kind of way,” he said.

“It’s more of a service we are just trying to provide ... it’s better for everyone’s (staff’s especially), mental health to be open — so I am just trying to take that approach,” he said.

The restaurant is effectively booked out days ahead, save for a few single bookings here and there.

The owner of Sale’s Town Square Boutique, Debbie Clancy, is excited to be back open to the public, instead of only being able to offer a click and collect service.

“We are very fortunate that people are so supportive in this town,” she said.

“I think this lockdown has been very difficult on business owners and people.”

Ms Clancy has not faced the same challenges as

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“The majority of people that I’ve seen have been locals — we haven’t had the need [to check IDs].

“People are good with the QR coding and wearing their mask,” she said.

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GIPPSLAND tourism and hospitality venues need more state government financial support, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, according to a local politician.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the lifting of some restrictions meant little change for some businesses, but said businesses are concerned they would lose access to vital financial support.

“In parliament ... I asked the Minister for Industry Support and Recovery to ensure that regional businesses are not disadvantaged by the lifting of lockdown in regional areas where it means little change to the dire circumstances their business is facing,” he said.

“I am talking here particularly about tourism and hospitality businesses.

“For many accommodation providers, the lifting of lockdown in the regions will make almost no difference to their bookings because they rely significantly on corporate, business or international visitors from Melbourne, interstate or overseas.

“Some of those in tourism destinations may at least receive some bookings from regional visitors, but it will still be minimal.

“I have had a number from my electorate contact me with their concern that when the restrictions lift, they may lose access to government financial support — but will be no better off in terms of incoming revenue.

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Review of 2019-2020 fire aftermath:

More than 50 million tonnes of forest carbon stocks released

fires.

During the fires, “many forest industry businesses experienced a reduced capacity to operate because of power loss and road closures”, the review said.

The report estimated a net decrease in forest carbon stocks of 55 million tonnes in 2019-20, but “some carbon will be re-absorbed through regrowth of the forest over the coming years”.

“This includes emission of 57 million tonnes due to fire and sequestration of two million tonnes due to post-fire regrowth in 2019-20,” the review said.

These figures only related to carbon dioxide emissions, not methane emissions, with work under way to assess the total emissions of greenhouse gases from the fires.

The review analysed the impact of the fires on Victoria’s biodiversity, including on species listed under the Environmental Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act and Victoria’s Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act. “This process has highlighted species of immediate concern,” the review said.

A total of 244 species with more than 50 per cent of their modelled habitat were identified in fire areas, including 215 rare or threatened species and four listed under the Environmental Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act. “Species of most immediate concern include the Long-footed Potoroo, Ground Parrott, glossy BlackCockatoo, Large Brown Tree Frog, Diamond Python and Freshwater Galaxiids species,” the report said.

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THE 2019-20 bushfires throughout Gippsland and Victoria’s north-east burnt 650,000 hectares of native forest set aside for the timber industry and released more than 50 million tonnes of forest carbon stocks into the atmosphere, according to a government report.

The fires affected nearly 760,000ha of Victoria’s comprehensive, adequate and representative (CAR) reserve system, which totals 4.3 million hectares.

Of this, 2.9 million hectares are in Regional Forest Agreements areas.

The recent 95,000ha immediate protection area for the Greater Glider and Leadbeater’s Possum was half burnt, with more than 31,000ha burnt by high severity fire.

The figures are contained in a ‘major event review’ conducted by the Victorian and Australian governments which aims to assess the impacts of the huge bushfires on the operation of Victoria’s five Regional Forest Agreements.

The review, which does not open up the RFAs for renegotiation, is taking public comment.

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The RFAs, originally signed between 1997 and 2000, aim at a sustainable economic, ecological, recreational and cultural use of native forests.

They have been rolled over in a ‘modernisation’ process until 2030, when the Andrews Government will cease native forest harvesting.

The 2019-20 bushfires burnt 1.5 million hectares of land within the RFA areas of east Gippsland, Gippsland and the north-east, of which 1.3 million hectares was forested. Small fires also affected the west and central highlands.

Within the RFA regions, the fires burnt 870,000ha of state forest and 67,000ha of forest on private land.

Affected was 70 per cent of the forest in east Gippsland, where 47 per cent of forest was hit by high severity fire.

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High severity fire burnt 51 per cent of the forest in the north-east and 50 per cent in Gippsland.

Of the fire-hit 650,000ha set aside for timber harvesting, about 40,000ha was Ash forest, including 7800ha of immature Ash forest affected by high severity fire.

Most of the area burnt (610,000 ha) was mixedspecies eucalypt forest.

“These species typically survive most fires and regenerate by resprouting after fire,” the report said, adding: “Ash species are typically killed by high severity fire and regenerate through seeds from the canopy. If killed before they reach seedbearing age (about 20 years), Ash forests may not regenerate.”

VicForests confirmed that 340,000 cubic metres of fire salvage harvesting was conducted after the

Other key aspects of the review report included: • About 6400ha of the total 416,000ha of plantations was affected. There will be likely long-term impacts on timber supply as plantations need to be replanted and grown.

• Floral resources for honey and pollination from forests will decrease in the short-to-medium term, reducing honey volumes, but capacity is expected to recover as forests regenerate.

• Tourism revenue from forests and summer beach holidays fell by $330 million to $350 million in bushfire-affected regions.

• There are no Ramsar sites in the fire extent, but indirect impacts on the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site resulting from soot, ash, sediment and black water may become evident over time.

• The bushfires affected signs, picnic and camping facilities, walking tracks and mountain bike trails, resulting in $30 million damage to buildings and infrastructure.

• No on-ground assessments have yet been undertaken on the more than 1000 known registered Aboriginal heritage places.

• Of the more than 130 known non-Aboriginal heritage sites, 21 sites on the Victorian Heritage Register were directly affected.

For more information, visit engage.vic.gov.au/ major-event-review-victorias-regional-forest-agreements

Morcom reappointed as council’s top dog WELLINGTON Shire’s councillors voted unanimously to reappoint David Morcom as chief executive officer in a council meeting last Wednesday afternoon.

The council had the option to advertise for a new chief executive, or place a notice on its website and in the Gippsland Times stating that at the October 5 council meeting a motion would be put forward, that if passed, would result in the reappointment of Mr Morcom.

The current contract of the chief executive was to end in six months.

At the meeting, councillor Carolyn Crossley said council had “every confidence and belief that the CEO David Morcom has been doing a great job and have great confidence that he will be able to lead his staff and the team very well into the future”.

“He has shown great skill in meeting the various challenges we have had both environmental, job losses, and external misadventures such as COVID-19,” she said.

Mayor Garry Stephens agreed, and noted Mr Morcom had an outstanding working relationship with councillors and general managers, and the reappointment would benefit the shire into the future.

Mr Morcom has served as Wellington Shire’s chief executive for almost a decade, taking on the role in January 2012.

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Simple times in a complicated world

A V/Line train driver, based in west Gippsland, has tested positive to COVID-19.

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Longford’s Swing Bridge provides the perfect backdrop for sitting and contemplating with a couple of mates. Jan Hogan sent in this photo, noting the lads pictured had fishing rods with them, but she wasn’t sure how much fishing was going on as floodwaters swirled past. Simple times in a not-so-simple world.

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‘Pop-up’ vaccination, including a local site THE state government is launching a community pop-up vaccination program targeting 100 priority postcodes across the state, with one earmarked locally.

While the immediate focus is on the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, a pop-up vaccination centre has been earmarked for the 3851 postcode.

The location of the site has not been announced.

In a statement released at the weekend, the government said there were fewer than 100,000 doses to go before it reached its ‘one million doses in five weeks target’, and it wanted to “keep this momentum going”.

Using already-announced vaccine supply secured through agreements with Singapore and the United Kingdom, Victoria is launching a new program covering 100 postcodes, establishing community and school based pop-ups “in areas that need them most and where barriers to vaccination may exist”.

Five community-based pop-ups and eight schoolbased pop-ups will initially begin administering vaccinations during the next two weeks, with many more to open “soon”.

The five community pop-ups will be based in the Hume, Dandenong and Casey local government areas and will be hosted in council and religious settings.

The first eight school pop-up clinics will be at metropolitan sites, aimed at school students.

The next round of secondary schools will provide access to COVID-19 vaccines for students and their families, staff and those in the local communities.

The government says the number of school-based pop-ups will expand rapidly, with about 70 school sites eventually earmarked for all members of the community.

Additional bookings were available yesterday at many metropolitan sites.

Several sites were also extending opening hours until 8pm, and the government says more Pfizer and AstraZeneca doses will be released this week across state sites.

There are 60 open access state-run centres currently operating across Victoria, with more opening.

Premier Daniel Andrews said this was a targeted and coordinated campaign to ensure “equitable vaccination coverage right across Victoria”.

“We are tailoring our vaccination rollout to remove any barriers that might otherwise stop someone from getting vaccinated,” he said.

“There are a million reasons to get vaccinated — and vaccination is our only way out of this pandemic.”

Health Minister Martin Foley said the new sites had been established in areas with identified vulnerabilities and barriers to access, and – together with the 70 school pop-up clinics – would ensure all VCE students could get vaccinated during the current blitz.

People can visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccinationcentres for more information about Victoria’s vaccination centres, including locations and opening hours, or phone the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.

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A POSITIVE case of COVID-19, linked to the V/Line workforce, was identified in west Gippsland last week, but is considered a low risk case to broader Gippsland, with no exposure sites locally.

Traralgon train station has not yet been listed as an exposure site. However, there are a number of exposure sites associated with this case in metropolitan Melbourne.

At the time of print, there were five positive tests among V/Line drivers and operational staff across the state. More than 300 of the V/Line workforce have been required to isolate.

Several V/Line services across the state are unable to operate to a normal timetable, including the Gippsland line, where coaches have replaced trains since last week.

The Gippsland line replacement coaches operate to a 60-minute frequency, and all coach replacements for long-distance services on the Bairnsdale line depart to the normal timetable.

While lockdown restrictions ease in regional Victoria, health authorities said the V/Line case served as a reminder to remain vigilant.

Public transport is deep cleaned every night and more than 500 hand sanitisers have been installed across the network.

Those experiencing any symptoms (however minor), including fever, flu-like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, fatigue and shortness of breath, or loss of taste or smell, should get tested and stay home until they receive a negative result.

For a list of exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Ramahyuck’s Longford solar farm receives $1m VICTORIA’S first solar farm wholly-owned and operated by an Aboriginal corporation has received $1 million in state funding.

Sale’s Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation was allocated $1 million for construction of a 4.9 megawatt solar farm on 16 hectares the organisation already owns in Longford.

Construction is on track to begin mid-next year.

Electricity sales from the solar farm will ensure a sustainable income stream for the corporation for 20 or more years, which will fund secondary school and tertiary scholarships, the corporation’s Aboriginal employee training requirements, and the employment of Aboriginal health practitioners, such as mental health workers and dentists.

The farm will also benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and training opportunities in the renewable energy sector, and increase Aboriginal self-determination through control over income stream from investment in Aboriginal-owned land.

It is expected to create at least 40 jobs during construction and 14 ongoing roles, and reduce grid electricity greenhouse gas emissions by about 12,000 tonnes per annum.

Ramahyuck’s general manager of economic development, Andrew Dimarco, said the organisation was thrilled to receive the state government’s funding support, which would allow it to undertake some key project stages sooner.

“Ramahyuck will have access to untied funds to enhance its current service provision, and provide further employment and training opportunities to local Aboriginal people,” he said.

“Excitedly, the project has the potential to be a template for other Aboriginal organisations around the country.

“The project has generated a lot of interest from around the country, and we are currently speaking with a number of large organisations, who are very interested in purchasing the power once it’s operational.

“Many of whom have social responsibility and Indigenous procurement targets they are keen to meet.”

Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garret said she was delighted to see the corporation receive

LATROBE Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a house fire claimed the life of a 52-year-old man in Traralgon Friday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the home on Davis Court just after 1pm.

The exact circumstances of the fire are unknown and the investigation is continuing.

People with information are being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or make a report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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support for the first solar farm on Aboriginalowned land in Victoria – “a project that means self-determination on renewable energy and jobs for the community”.

Ramahyuck was one of five local community groups to share in more than $1 million in grants through the Latrobe Valley Energy and Growth Program, which funds communities to take control of energy costs, support local jobs and reduce emissions.

Another $26,000 in state government funding has been allocated to install solar panels on the Heyfield and District Museum, Coongulla Community Hall, Heyfield Golf Club and Heyfield Tennis Club.

Stage two of the program has now been launched for new renewable energy projects in the Latrobe City, and Baw Baw and Wellington shires, with round two applications closing November 30.

To apply, visit www.energy.vic.gov.au

Comment sought on Fulham solar farm THE community can now provide feedback on the proposed Fulham Solar Farm in Sale and Rosedale.

Development of the solar farm continues to progress, with a period of formal community consultation currently underway to support the project’s planning application.

The Fulham project is a proposed solar farm of 80 megawatts (enough to power about 25,000 homes) with battery storage of up to 80 megawatt hours.

It will be on 400 acres of farmland adjacent to the north-west corner of the Hopkins Rd and McLarens Rd intersection, Fulham.

The solar farm is planned to run alongside existing grazing activities on the site.

The project, established by Solis Renewable Energy (Solis RE) and prominent local businesses Marathon Electrical and WK and MA Ferguson, was recently acquired by Octopus Australia and the Clean Energy Finance

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The planning application for the Fulham Solar Farm project is currently being prepared for lodgement with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, with the aim for construction to begin in the first half of 2022.

To support the planning application, the community is invited to provide feedback on the proposed project.

Details are available at www.fulhamsolar.com. au, or for public viewing from tomorrow at Rosedale IGA, 17-19 Prince St, Rosedale and the Gippsland Centre Sale community notice board, 37-39 Cunninghame St, Sale.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the developers are unable to undertake face-to-face community engagement at this time.

People seeking more information about the project can schedule an online discussion with the project proponents by phoning 0418 132 573 or emailing rob@spence-consulting.com

Let’s keep Wellington open for business Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations are available in the Wellington Shire at: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Sale, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 3.30pm; Wellington Respiratory Clinic, Inglis St, Sale, Monday to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.30pm; and Yarram Medical Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 3.30pm.

Bookings must be made through the Victorian state COVID-19 Hotline, 1800 675 398, or online at portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/ Currently, AstraZeneca vaccinations are available at approved medical centres around the shire, including Ramahyuck Gippsland Family Practice, Sale; Maffra Medical Group; the Clocktower Medical Centre, Sale; Heyfield Medical Centre; Sale Medical Centre; Stratford Medical Centre; and Johnson Street Medical, Maffra.

Book appointments by phoning 1800 675 398. Walk-ins may be available at some clinics.

People with questions about vaccination should speak with their GP. More eligible cohorts have been opening up, so it’s best to check — you may be eligible for vaccination and not know it. For more information about vaccination, go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine

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Plant: Magnesium from coal ash Michelle Slater

PLANNING is underway to build a $50 million magnesium trial plant on Tramway Rd in Hazelwood North which will convert coal ash from the Yallourn coal mine into 3000 tonnes of magnesium.

Latrobe Magnesium is confident that the plant should be ready for construction early next year to begin production by the end of 2022.

LMG chief executive officer David Paterson said Melbournebased company Mincore had been appointed to manage engineering, procurement and construction.

Mr Paterson said the company had put out tenders to clear the site, refurbish the office and amenities blocks and plan electrical works.

He said contracts were being prioritised to local companies, with an estimated 75 on site jobs when construction began.

A contractor has begun work on fencing and gate repairs, and scoping for on site works has been completed.

“This will employ locals,” he said.

“Thereisenoughstructuralengineering capabilities in the Valley for this work; they are very good at this,” he said.

“We hope to keep these people on to operate it, depending on these skills.

An artist’s impression of a magnesium plant slated for Hazelwood North.

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“We are looking at 50 jobs.

“If they built it, they would probably be the best people to operate it.”

Mr Paterson said the company had also rented a house in Traralgon for its Melbourne project team to stay in when in the Valley.

He said one of the key project milestones was on track to secure a spray roaster, which equated to 30 per cent of the plant’s capital, and was being sought from either Europe or Asia.

“This is a long-lead time item,” he said.

“We want the site to be ready for when equipment starts arriving; this will take about six months to install and three months to commission,” he said.

Latrobe Magnesium is building the trial plant to produce magnesium in a world-first patented extraction process.

If the trial is successful, the plant will upscale to produce 40,000 tonne of magnesium a year.

It has secured 20 years of coal ash supply from Energy Australia to feed the plant, with further proposals to secure ash from Hazelwood, depending on rehabilitation plans.

LMG plans to sell the refined magnesium under long-term contracts to customers in the United States and Japan.

‘Flushable’ wipes blocking pumps at the Maffra wastewater treatment plant.

Flushable wipes should actually be flushable, says Gld Water, as blockages continue

GIPPSLAND Water is part of a push to help ‘flushable’ wipe manufacturers ensure their products actually belong in a toilet.

For years, Gippsland Water and other wastewater service providers have been battling with the damage caused by wipes that are promoted as ‘flushable’, managing director Sarah Cumming said.

“These wipes claim to be flushable, but they don’t

actually break down in water like toilet paper does,” she said.

“When flushed, wipes cause all sorts of blockages and damage to our pumps and treatment plant equipment, which are costly to repair.

“About a third of our service call-outs are caused by blockages and, in 2020-21, cost about $86,000 to attend to and repair.”

As a member of the Water Services Association

of Australia, Gippsland Water has supported the peak industry body’s development of a standard for flushable products.

The association’s executive director, Adam Lovell, said the draft standard provided manufacturers with clear specifications.

“It outlines a framework, provides labelling guidance and requirements, and sets out methods for testing whether products are suitable for toilet

flushing and compatible with wastewater systems and the environments,” he said.

The draft standard, DR AS/NZS 5328 Flushable Products is available for public comment through Standards Australia’s public comment portal at www.standards.org.au/news/flushable-products-colonpublic-commenting-stage until November 1.

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‘My Hidden Gem’ tourism campaign is launched

A NEW tourism campaign has been launched by Central Gippsland Tourism, designed to inspire Victorians to get back to the region following a long period of travel restriction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Central Gippsland Tourism’s ‘My Hidden Gem’ campaign signals the beginning of a major recovery phase for the region, which has endured not just the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, but also drought and fires.

Central Gippsland Tourism president, Trent Fairweather, is cautiously optimistic following the state government’s recent communication regarding the easing of COVID-19 restrictions for Victoria in line with vaccination rates.

“With interstate and international travel disrupted, we’re hoping that as soon as it is safe and possible, Victorians will flock to Central Gippsland,” he said.

“It’s pretty clear the industry recovery will depend heavily on locals and intra-state visitors.

“Following a slight reprieve over the Easter period, the most recent lockdown and subsequent restrictions have crippled the tourism operators from all sectors — food and beverage, attractions and accommodation.

“The ‘My Hidden Gem’ campaign is all about getting behind our tourism sector and helping these local communities, businesses and families get back on their feet as quickly as possible.”

Similar to the successful #emptyesky campaign to help communities recover after recent bushfires, the new 'My Hidden Gem' message aims to get Victorians out and about, supporting central Gippsland.

“The campaign includes a number of promotional videos which align with itineraries allowing visitors to get the most out of their time here,” Mr Fairweather said.

Central Gippsland Tourism says its ‘My Hidden Gem’ campaign signals the beginning of a major recovery phase for the region.

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“We urge all Victorians to explore their own backyard, spend time in our region, and help rebuild the state’s domestic tourism sector.”

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A shortage of psychologists causes angst in Gippsland GIPPSLAND is suffering from a shortage of psychologists, exacerbated by long waiting lists and fuelled by COVID lockdowns.

Even before COVID-19, Gippsland was experiencing a backlog of patients because of bushfires, inaccessible housing, lack of employment and lack of mental health services — common issues in regional areas.

Local psychologist Dr Debra Smith feels not enough people are in the profession.

“The government always promises better mental health services but we don’t have enough people trained up,” she said.

“We need more people training and better pathways ... we need to attract people to rural areas and keep them in rural areas.”

Currently, it takes at least six years to become a general psychologist — a bachelor degree and a fourth year of study — then either an internship pathway or post graduate studies, which can take two more years.

As of June, Victoria had 11,231 general or provisional psychologists registered, with 2381 ranked as approved supervisors, according to the psychology board, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Dr Smith said the community was ready to fight through lockdowns and come out the other

side at the beginning of Victoria’s lockdown last year.

“In this region, we felt we would do well and we could recover from natural disasters and bounce back ... but no one expected it to go on this long,” Dr Smith said.

She was critical of governments for talking a lot about mental health services, but failing to provide adequate assistance to the regions.

“The government always promises better mental health services, but we don’t have enough people trained to fill the gaps,” she said.

Dr Smith said local mental health services, such as Sale’s HeadtoHelp clinic, were being stretched thin, with some reporting waiting lists of up to nine weeks to see a mental health professional.

While some have claimed lockdowns are causing a mental health strain, Dr Smith says it is not that simple.

“A lot of things cause mental health issues — availability of housing would cause more problems than lockdown,” she said.

While she conceded lockdowns were not solely responsible for a decline in mental health, Dr Smith believes the ending of lockdowns would reduce the need for people to seek out her services.

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Central Gippsland Tourism president Trent Fairweather says the ‘My Hidden Gem’ campaign is all about getting behind the tourism sector and helping local communities, businesses and families get back on their feet as quickly as possible.

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The Middle of Everywhere campaign up for a national marketing gong WELLINGTON Shire Council’s The Middle of Everywhere campaign is a finalist in the 2021 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence.

The campaign is one of three finalists in the Economic Development Marketing and Promotion Award, which will be announced at the virtual National Economic Development Conference next month.

A total of 114 submissions were received for the awards from across the country.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Garry Stephens said having the campaign recognised on a national stage was an incredible achievement and an acknowledgement of the hard work of council staff in promoting the region.

“The Middle of Everywhere campaign pulls together all the amazing assets of this region that locals already know about, and showcases them to a much wider audience,” Cr Stephens said.

The campaign is funded by the state and federal governments with money allocated to re-activate the region following the 2019-2020 bushfires.

Rather than spending the funding on just one area, council decided to invest in a strong economic development campaign to benefit multiple business sectors.

The campaign promotes Wellington’s tourism, living, employment and investment opportunities.

As part of the campaign, there have been 27 advocate videos produced, where local businesspeople and others proudly talk about what a great place Wellington Shire is to live, play and invest in.

For more about the campaign, visit www.themiddleofeverywhere.com.au or download the app.

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RAAF School of Air Traffic Control marks two important milestones THE School of Air Traffic Control at RAAF Base, East Sale, celebrated two important milestones on August 30 — 75 years of air traffic control training and its 40th year as an independent unit.

The School of Air Traffic Control is a world-class training facility responsible for training Air Force personnel who provide air traffic control capabilities to the Joint Force.

It also trains air traffic control instructors for Australia’s overseas partners.

Graduates provide all military air traffic control capability within Australia, playing a crucial forceenabling role, ensuring military aircraft and the airspace in which they operate — both domestically and in deployed environments — remain safe and suitable for Defence missions.

In 2011, the unit was awarded a Governor General’s Banner for more than 25 years of sustained outstanding service to the Australian Defence Force.

In 2019, it received the Sir Lawrence Wackett Innovation in Training Award, and in 2012, 2013 and 2015 it won the Stonehaven Trophy for the

most efficient training unit in the RAAF. School of Air Traffic Control Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Peter Clark, said the accolades it had received was a direct reflection of its exceptional staff.

“The School of Air Traffic Control’s team has highly-motivated and professional instructors, technical support and administrative personnel whose sole focus is to deliver the highest standards of support to our trainees,” he said.

“All of this is achieved in a high performance culture, creating a positive learning environment for everyone.

“Our instructors enthusiastically employ flexible teaching techniques, graduating professional mission controllers with the skills, knowledge and attitude to perform as operational controllers within the Australian Defence Force.

“In Air Force’s centenary year and on the occasion of our 40th birthday, I’d like to acknowledge the amazing work of all past and present staff and students who have instructed and graduated from Defence air traffic control courses over the past

Flight Lieutenant Vanessa Stothart participates in modern 360-degree tower simulation at the School of Air Traffic Control.

75 years.”

Australian Military Air Traffic Control training began at RAAF Base, Laverton, in August 1946.

A year later, training responsibilities were transferred to No. 1 Advanced Flying Training School, Point Cook, where they remained for nine years.

Air traffic control training was relocated to RAAF Base, East Sale, in 1956, where it operated under the auspices of ‘C’ Flight, Central Flying School, until 1981 when it became an independent unit called the School of Air Traffic Control.

“Today, the School of Air Traffic Control is fortunate to have modern 360-degree simulators and part task trainers within our large complex,”

Wing Commander Clark said.

“Despite significant changes throughout the first 75 years of air traffic control training, the introduction of the new Civil Military Air Traffic System is arguably the greatest technological step-change we’ve encountered. “[It] is our ‘glass-cockpit’ equivalent system that will greatly enhance the integration of previously disparate civil and military air traffic systems and ensure the School of Air Traffic Control’s dedication to continual improvement is achieved.

“The transition will be challenging, but overcoming complexity is what the School of Air Traffic Control does best.”

The Interim Radar Display System was in use by civilian and military air traffic controllers until the early 1990s.

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Foster carers urgently needed

THE COVID-19 pandemic has put added pressures on families and, more than ever, Australia has a shortage of foster carers.

During Foster Care Week this week, leading child welfare organisation Anglicare Victoria is shining a spotlight on the urgent need and great reasons why people should give foster caring a go.

Today, about 46,000 Australian children, from newborns to 17-year-olds, are in foster care in Australia.

Anglicare Victoria predicts this number is likely to increase.

Most children enter the foster care system through no fault of their own; often they are under a child protection orders.

Many are deemed to be at risk of violence, neglect or abuse in their family environments.

Some families may simply not have the capacity to provide their children with the care and protection they need because of illness, financial reasons, or an unexpected change in circumstances.

Anglicare Victoria chief executive Paul McDonald, said in Victoria alone, more than 14,000 children and young people were under care and protection orders.

“The COVID crisis has put many carers under additional stress, resulting in a number taking a well-deserved break from fostering,” he said.

“Last year Anglicare Victoria’s foster carers supported close to 3000 foster care placements.

“In our agency alone, we urgently need around 90 new foster carers to give children a safe, stable and supportive home.”

Mr McDonald said across Victoria, the number of new foster carers needed could likely exceed 700, describing the situation as “dire”.

He said when reserves of potential carers ran low, children ended up being placed away from their usual local areas, disrupting their schooling and taking them away from their friends, siblings

Reasons to try foster caring

Each day during Foster Care Week, Anglicare Victoria is highlighting seven great reasons to try foster caring:

This week is Foster Care Week, and Anglicare is urging people to consider fostering. and other support networks.

Foster care can take the form of short term care which varies from a few days to a few months, and long term care which is needed when a young person cannot return home for some time.

Emergency care is usually for a night or two before a more permanent home can be found, and respite care is used to give full time carers a break, for a weekend each month, or a week during the school holidays.

It normally takes three to six months to go through the assessment and training process.

Foster carers are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses related to the care of the child or children, and are they are supported throughout the process.

Anglicare Victoria is currently looking for all types of foster carers, but particularly those willing to take in children for a short to long term period.

School-aged children are often the most difficult to place and carers willing to take in such children are being urged to contact Anglicare.

Foster carers can be adults who are single, married, in same-sex relationships, older, younger, with or without their own children.

“Anyone with empathy, compassion, resilience and dependability should consider giving it a go,” Mr McDonald said.

To enquire, phone anglicarevic.org.au/fostering, or phone 1800 809 722.

Anglicare needs you: There is currently a shortage of foster families in Victoria and children desperately need more families to step up and help.

Appreciation: Foster caring teaches host families about compassion, care and community. By helping others in need, they can experience real joy.

Create beautiful memories: Foster caring can be great fun. Inviting children and young people into a home can help create some of the moments families will cherish forever.

Feel good: By becoming a foster carer, people can give children in need the security of a loving family and feel good about making the world a better place.

Really make a difference: Foster carers make a huge difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. They can be part of the solution.

Pay it forward: Find space in a home and heart for a child in need of care and watch them thrive.

Be the hope they need: Kids in need of foster care often just need someone to believe in them. Foster carers can provide the hope a young person desperately needs.

Landcare is in good health in Gippsland DESPITE a pandemic, lockdowns and uncertainty, Landcare in Gippsland is thriving — and looking optimistically towards the future.

A ‘health survey’ of the five Landcare Networks: Maffra and District Landcare Network, Yarram Yarram Landcare Network, Latrobe Landcare Network, South Gippsland Landcare Network and Bass Coast Landcare Network, shows continued interest and passion for protecting and improving the environment.

Regional Landcare program officer Marnie Ellis said it was an amazing result.

“It looks like the pandemic has reminded people how important caring for the environment is, and they are actively doing things to protect and improve it,” she said.

The health survey showed that volunteers spent almost 15,000 hours working on various on ground projects during the past 12 months.

More than 200 people joined their local Landcare group and more than $2 million was spent from grants received from state and federal government.

“While the numbers are good, the dollars spent on Landcare remind us all that caring for the environment can be a driver for the economy too,” Ms Ellis said.

“Two million is a lot of money which

Landcare has helped pump into the Gippsland economy.”

In terms of work undertaken on the ground, the numbers are, again, impressive.

“Two hundred and sixty-two hectares of land have been revegetated on public and private land,” Ms Ellis said.

“Almost 60 kilometres of fencing was installed, meaning more than 1000 hectares of remnant vegetation has been protected and restored and more than 23,000 hectares of private property has been treated for pest plants and animals using the best practices available.

“All up, a great effort given the conditions and other life stresses that people have been under this last 12 months.”

The Landcare movement is continuing to look optimistically forward.

“Groups right across the region have projects and activities planned, so if someone was thinking about joining a local group, now is a good time to do so,” Ms Ellis said.

“There are projects from Warragul to Stratford and Corner Inlet to Licola, so wherever you live, there is a Landcare group that would be delighted to welcome you on board.”

More information about local Landcare groups can be found at wgcma.vic.gov.au

Online reading event tonight

READERS across Wellington Shire are invited to listen and share stories with other Victorians about their reading experiences in an online event tonight.

‘Victoria Reads: Stories that Matter’ is presented

by Public Libraries Victoria and will virtually connect the state’s public libraries.

Hosts Claire Hooper and Paul Kennedy will be joined by comedian Nazeem Hussein and authors Christian White, Tony Birch and Alice Pung to talk about books that have changed their lives and made them smile.

The event celebrates Australian Reading Hour, presented by Australia Reads, a book industry collaboration of authors, booksellers, libraries and publishers who champion and promote the many mental health and lifestyle benefits of reading.

The initiative is also aimed at encouraging the next generation of avid book readers.

Victoria Reads: Stories that Matter will be held tonight from 7pm to 8.30pm.

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Buy works online created by some of Gippsland’s leading artists GIPPSLAND’S most renowned artists have joined forces to support Gippsland’s future artists by exhibiting their work in Art Online, a virtual art show hosted by Gippsland Grammar.

Art Online, to be held over four weeks, began yesterday and will continue until October 8.

It features more than 100 works produced by more than 30 Gippsland artists, including mother and daughter duo Dawn and Crystal Stubbs, the acclaimed Frank Mesaric and Rehgan De Mather.

Each artwork will be offered for sale, with a percentage of the profits donated to Gippsland Grammar’s multi-million dollar visual arts and technology centre, which is currently under construction at the school’s senior Garnsey campus in Sale.

The centre will feature seven purpose-built classrooms including 2D and 3D studios and a visual communication design studio, and money raised will go directly towards the purchase of visual art resources and furniture for these cutting-edge learning spaces.

Gippsland Grammar principal Leisa Harper said Art Online invested in its current and future students and celebrated those artists from the region who were already well-established — some of whom were former students.

“As our excitement builds towards the opening of our state-of-the-art centre, so does our excitement at the opportunities it will create for us to celebrate Gippsland artists,” Mrs Harper said.

“Art Online is the perfect example of this.

“We knew that the circumstances of this year meant an online art exhibition was the best way to celebrate and engage our local arts community, however, once our centre opens in early next year we have visions of transforming the building’s central communal foyer and courtyard into a space to host exhibitions for many years to come.

“It’s an exciting time for our students who see themselves pursuing a career in the arts.”

Gippsland Grammar’s head of visual arts and technology Nadine Lineham — an esteemed artist herself who is also exhibiting in Art Online — said the school was committed to art, design and technology education and understood the importance of supporting the arts in the wider Gippsland

Crystal Stubbs is a glass artist, based in east Gippsland, and is the daughter or renowned wildlife artist Dawn Stubbs, who is also exhibiting an artwork in Art Online.

This hot sculpted glass piece is titled Drift, from Stubbs’ ‘Deep Sea Series. It is priced at $880.

Bridge at Tarraville and the Virgin Mourning Christ is an oil on canvas (unframed) by acclaimed Sale-based artist Frank Mesaric. He is exhibiting five works in Art Online, priced between $2000 and $8000. Bridge at Tarraville and the Virgin Mourning Christ is priced at $8000. community.

“Gippsland Grammar is passionate about our arts community and the opportunity to feature and exhibit Gippsland artists, support artists supporting art and design education,” Ms Lineham said.

“We know our school community shares this vision too, for it creates a connected community; one that inspires and empowers one another to look further beyond ourselves.”

Art Online includes works priced between $45 to $8000, and features framed and unframed oils, acrylics and watercolours, as well as ceramics and glass sculpture.

To browse and buy Art Online, visit www.gippsland grammar.vic.edu.au from September 13 to October 8.

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Harley Kewish is a former Gippsland Grammar student and an emerging Australian artist.

Though painting, photographic manipulation and sound he explores contemporary identity and the mutation of reality as projected through the media. He is exhibiting five works in Art Online, priced between $600 and $650.

Highly respected Gippsland artist Rehgan De Mather has held 24 solo exhibitions and been involved in more than 30 group exhibitions throughout Australia. He is exhibiting four pieces in Art Online, each priced at $225.

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Catholic diocese has a focus on child safety IN a first for the Catholic Diocese of Sale, parishes and schools across the region united last week to celebrate Child Safety Week.

In a video message published online, the Catholic Bishop of Sale, Greg Bennet, said child safety was the highest pastoral and moral priority in the Diocese of Sale.

“We want all our people and our structures to hold the care, safety and dignity of children in the highest regard,” he said.

“Child safety should always be front of mind, not only during Child Safety Week, but it should be paramount to all we do as a diocese, in our parishes, in our schools, and wherever young people encounter the church,” he said.

The theme for the celebration is, ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’.

“We want every child to have the chance to achieve their very best,” Bishop Bennet said “I encourage parents, grandparents and carers to have open conversations with the young people in their lives about their safety, whether online, at school, or in the community.

“There are a range of resources available to families to support these crucial conversations.”

The diocese’s Catholic education director, Maria Kirkwood, said that a major focus of Child Safety Week was listening to and empowering children and young people to have their say.

“Throughout Child Safety Week, and at various times through the school year, we encourage students to learn about behaviours that will help to keep them safe.

“One important action that children can take is to speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns,” she said.

In the lead up to Child Safety Week, children from every school and parish in the diocese were invited to enter a poster competition to express their ideas about child safety.

The winning designs are available to view on the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education (DOSCEL) website, and will be turned into posters for display at churches and schools across the region.

Child Safety Week in the Diocese of Sale began on September 5, and concluded on Sunday.

Road maintenance blitz as the weather warms MORE than 260 road maintenance projects will be delivered across Gippsland as the state government’s regional road maintenance blitz ramps up this month.

Crews will hit the region’s roads as the weather warms, rebuilding, repairing, and resurfacing 220 kilometres of roads.

The program will target some of Gippsland’s busiest and most important freight, travel, and transport routes.

The state government says right across Victoria, the blitz will deliver more than 1000 maintenance projects on regional roads, including providing safer and smoother journeys across more than 1300 kilometres of the network.

Crews will also be busy replacing almost 30,000 roadside signs and mowing 40,000 kilometres of

roadside grass across the state.

The government says the major investment is also set to deliver for regional economies, keeping farmers, manufacturers, and freight operators connected with trade opportunities and supporting jobs right across the supply chain.

The work is part of the government’s spend on regional road and rail transport in Gippsland.

This includes major projects on the Princes Highway east and South Gippsland Highway and rail upgrades between Pakenham and Traralgon as part of the Gippsland Line Upgrade, which will enable much-needed additional services between the peaks and boost reliability on the line.

With crews set to be out in force across the region’s roads, drivers are reminded to remain patient and stay alert when travelling through

work sites, to help keep road workers safe.

Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said spending on regional roads was about “investing in regional communities”.

“These are the connections that Victorians rely upon to get to work, to access education and to stay connected with family and friends,” he said.

Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the projects would not only provide improved journeys for Gippsland drivers, they would also help to support the local economy.

“This extensive program of work will provide jobs on the ground for road workers, support local suppliers and keep Gippsland’s producers and manufacturers connected with important trade opportunities,” she added.

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TAMBO Upper Trail Riding Club was fortunate to be able to participate in its August ride, which was held in the brief lull between regional COVID-19 lockdowns.

Stockdale was the destination, with Karen Brown and Caz Driscoll sharing the duties of lead rider for the day.

Eighteen riders followed close behind on a variety of horses, including quarter horses, Clydesdale, Australian stock horses, Morgan, gypsy cob, thoroughbred, standardbred, appaloosa and a variety of other breeds and combinations.

After climbing through the bush most of the morning, the group stopped for a welcome lunch break and a rest for the horses.

Alison and Ian Naughton travelled from Erica to join in with the club, and hope to be able to join in on more rides in the future.

Liana Brovedani put her recently-started Clydesdale mare through its paces, and was joined

by Krista Websdale on her first club ride on her Clydesdale cross mare.

The return trip to the floats provided some excitement when a small dead tree fell down across the rump of Diana McCormack’s horse, setting off a chain reaction.

This resulted in Ian Naughton taking a tumble off his horse, but all horses and riders were unharmed and riders remounted to continue the journey.

A boggy waterhole proved a spooky obstacle with a couple of horses wary of the dark muddy water, but they took their time and all crossed safety, with some extra confidence gained from the expedition.

Post-ride, the horses were tended to and then the riders enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea before loading up for the trip home.

The next ride (subject to COVID-19 restrictions)

will be on Sunday, September 19, led by Sue Cullinan from the Mount Taylor Boys Camp on Bullumwaal Rd. The Tambo Upper and Flaggy Creek Trail Riding Clubs has led rides from this location for the past 40 years, and the historic forestry area is also home to the popular Mount Taylor mountain bike course.

The ride will last two hours in the morning, followed by one and a half hours of riding after lunch, and consists of picturesque gullies, single trails and four wheel drive tracks — with nothing too challenging.

For this ride, horses do not need to be shod, providing their feet are adequately conditioned and maintained.

The ride can be altered to suit conditions if there is significant rainfall in the lead up to the day.

Tambo rides are held on the third Sunday of every month, and are suitable for most standards.

Visitors are welcome and junior riders are also encouraged, but must be accompanied by a guardian and able to ride independently.

For more information, phone Caz Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Cullinan on 0412 526 121, or check the club’s Facebook page.

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Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom barn two minutes from the beach.

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Price: $650,000.

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“Its custom, rustic design, fused with modern day living, puts it at the top of the list of ‘must see’ properties,” they add.

The four spacious bedrooms have built-in robes and ceiling fans, while the main bedroom has a sizeable, custom walk-in closet.

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The home is less than 12 months old, and fully equipped to be a permanent residence or holiday home.

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Seasonal worker increase, but critics say it’s not enough

THE state government has announced its quarantine pathway for seasonal workers has been extended, with an additional 1500 Pacific workers bound for Victorian farms — but critics say it’s not enough.

The Tasmanian government has agreed to continue its agreement with the Victorian government, originally established in January this year, to quarantine 1500 Pacific workers in exchange for Victoria assuming responsibility for Tasmania’s commitment to helping Australians returning from overseas — about 350 travellers.

The agreement continues a subsidised, demanddriven quarantine pathway as part of the Seasonal Worker Program and Pacific Labour Scheme.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said workers were an integral part of the seasonal workforce and the government was pleased to continue its arrangement with the Tasmanian government to extend this quarantine pathway for workers.

“We are supporting Victoria’s $3.6 billion horticulture industry to shift away from relying on any one particular cohort of workers and to build a more sustainable, reliable, local workforce for future harvests,” she said.

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The Victorian Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the extension of the quarantine pathway for seasonal workers, but says it is just “a small step” towards filling the more than 24,000 workers needed for the peak harvesting season.

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This new agreement extends the quarantine pathway while discussions continue with Tasmania on a longer-term arrangement.

Industry will continue to contribute $2000 per worker to the quarantine costs, with government providing $5300 for each worker.

The $6 million Seasonal Workforce Accommodation Program and the $1 million Seasonal Workforce Industry Support Program are also supporting the industry to develop more worker accommodation on farms, create more workforce transport and support services and help make businesses COVIDSafe.

The government says its Seasonal Harvest Sign-On Bonus is attracting job seekers to horticulture, with more than 3100 people receiving the first $810 of the bonus, and more than 1800 people receiving the full $2430 for eight weeks’ work.

While she welcomed the “small step towards filling the more than 24,000 workers needed for the upcoming peak season”, Victorian Farmers Federation president Emma Germano said the extension was “a drop in the ocean compared to

what we need, but they will be very welcome for the growers who take them on”.

“The fact that farmers are willing to pay $2000 each for their quarantine highlights how important these workers are,” Ms Germano said.

She said the focus must remain on governments delivering an urgently needed quarantine plan for the immediate future.

“There’s no hiding the fact that we still don’t have the required quarantine facilities needed to host the numbers of worker our industry needs” she said.

“We’re more than 18 months into this pandemic and it’s still no clearer if or when our governments will commit to providing a roadmap to COVID normal.

“We need a plan — and we needed it yesterday.

“Our produce doesn’t grow overnight.

“It takes months and months of forward planning, and growers need to know well in advance if they’ll have workers on hand to harvest produce.”

The state opposition criticised the extension as a “bandaid” solution, with Victorian Nationals Leader and shadow agriculture minister Peter Walsh saying the delays had pushed farmers, who were just weeks away from harvest, to breaking point.

Webinar provides insight into meat’s record price run LIVESTOCK producers are enjoying record beef and lamb prices and rising demand across the state.

Commodity market analyst Simon Quilty said the buoyant market was a result of a combination of local and global factors, including positive seasonal conditions, reduced herd numbers, international trade, African Swine Fever in China and the drought in South America.

Meanwhile, Mr Quilty said coronavirus continued to affect supply and demand in unprecedented ways.

“As uncertainty increases in global markets, such as Argentina’s 30-day ban on beef exports, China’s second wave of African Swine Fever [and] the closure of Indian buffalo into Indonesia – the opportunities for Australian beef producers increases each day,” he said.

Mr Quilty will examine what lies ahead, what the biggest threats are on the horizon and how sustainable current prices are in a webinar, to be held on Thursday, September 23, from 7pm.

Mr Quilty is an independent meat and livestock market analyst with 30 years’ experience in the sector.

He provides detailed analysis on meat and livestock prices, and the trends influencing

key global markets.

Agriculture Victoria’s senior specialist for sheep and beef, Tim Hollier, said the event would provide farmers with an opportunity to hear expert market analysis on important issues such as trends in Australian herd and flock numbers, local cattle and lamb price forecasts, influences on global markets, the Australia-UK free trade agreement and alternative meat.

Peak Predictions will be held Thursday, September 23, from 7pm until 8.30pm.

Registration is required, via agriculture.vic.gov. au/support-and-resources

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Backing big ideas from agtech entrepreneurs INNOVATORS across the state will be supported to develop and adopt new technology that improves farm productivity and grow the state’s agriculture industry with new funding.

Last week, Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas launched the $2.2 million Victorian AgTech Entrepreneurs Initiative, a partnership between Agriculture Victoria and the state’s startup agency, LaunchVic. The initiative aims to boost startups across the state, and enhance its entrepreneurial culture and capability in the agriculture sector.

“Accelerating the growth of Victoria’s AgTech startups will create jobs and growth, as well as opportunities for our farmers to use cutting-edge tools, data and technology which will drive efficiency, productivity and sustainability,” Ms Thomas said.

“With one of the world’s most modern and productive agricultural systems, Victoria is well placed to lead Australia as a powerhouse for AgTech innovation and entrepreneurship.”

Innovation Minister Jaala Pulford added the government was supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to break into AgTech, “because we know our startup companies create highvalue jobs for Victorians across the state.”

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following flood’ – will be held this Thursday from 7.30pm, with presentations from dairy extension officer David Shambrook and livestock extension officer John Bowman.

Spring management of soils and pastures, particularly following recent floods and storms, and preparing for potential autumn sowing will be discussed.

Mr Bowman said farmers would now be looking at pasture repair after the floods, weed management and whether or not to resow pastures and fodder crops.

“Three months on from the June floods, farmers will be assessing the impact of flooding and waterlogging on pastures,” he said.

“Soils may be depleted of nutrients as a result of the inundation, so decisions will need to be made around spring fertiliser requirements and preparing paddocks for autumn sowing.

“How to deal with the proliferation of weeds coming into spring and summer will also be presenting a challenge to farmers,” said Mr Bowman.

For more information and to register for the webinars, visit the Agriculture Victoria events page at agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/

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The program will provide eligible organisations with grants of up to $600,000 to run pre-accelerator programs that provide support for early-stage startup founders who need help developing their product, honing their business model and connecting with investors.

A series of regional events will also be held to connect industry, farmers, researchers and aspiring founders at each of Agriculture Victoria’s regional SmartFarms.

The initiative is part of the $15 million AgTech Regional Innovation Network, funded through the Victorian government’s 10-year Agriculture Strategy, and will deliver on the commitment to modernise agriculture by boosting investment, innovation and future skills.

It will also support broader government programs including the Victorian Startup Capital Fund, which works to enhance the state’s venture capital sector, stimulate jobs and boost innovation.

Eligible organisations with the capability to run a Victorian AgTech pre-accelerator program are encouraged to apply now for this initiative.

Applications close October 27.

For more information or to apply, visit launch vic.org/agtech

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MAKING silage, managing pastures post-floods, and preparing soils for autumn sowing will be discussed at two evening webinars this month.

The first webinar – optimising silage and hay quality’ – on will be held tomorrow from 7.30pm, and be presented by Agriculture Victoria dairy extension officer Michele Jolliffe, who has 25 years’ experience in dairy pastures, forage and silage production.

The webinar will cover a range of topics including setting quality and quantity targets for producing silage, using nitrogen to boost yields and tips for making quality hay.

Mrs Jolliffe said silage was a great feed and could provide better quality than hay, but it was important to understand what was needed to get the best results.

“The earlier in the season you cut silage, the better the quality will be, and you’ll achieve better regrowth in the paddock. It’s a win-win, as you may not need to buy in as much hay later in the season,” Mrs Jolliffe said.

“A common mistake in producing silage includes not sealing it quickly enough after it has been cut, which can affect the palatability of the silage.

“Other considerations include setting targets around quality and quantity and weighing the cost of nitrogen in boosting regrowth in paddocks.”

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

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Old Port Poultry Farm delivering 18 week old Isa Browns to your area Saturday, September 25, $26ea.

Phone 0438 832 535.

Travelmate fridge/freezer, EC., $200. 2x Companion reclining camp chairs in carry bags, EC., $75pr.

Phone 0402 158 048.

In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement.

2 needle overlocker, in good condition, goes well. $100. 0481 265 174.

A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

Top quality. Dry. Split.

Mixed hardwood. Deliver all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required.

Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. viic.gov.au//

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2 cups, semi automatic coffee beans or ground. $100. 0481 265 174.

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Lucerne, pea, bean, barley, rice. Large and small bales. Delivery available.

Phone: 0427 344 832 or 5144 2622

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before 9:30am Thursday CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

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More options for placing classifieds in person Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

Heyfield Newsagency

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

Photographs

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

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

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Large and small bales.

Rolls. Delivery available.

Ph: 0427 344 832 or 5144 2622

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PRODUCERS MKT

Sale Producers Market, Make it, bake it, grow it.

Saturday, September 18, Sale Showgrounds, entry only through Sale-Maffra Road, 8am - 12.30pm.

Masks mandatory. ID will be checked. Enq. 0409 697 254.

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BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TP 533434 Maffra Briagolong Road Backing onto Three Chain Road Maffra.

Area 46.67 ha.

Zoned for subdivision 21 allotments Terms 10% deposit, balance 60 days.

EOI close 29/09/2021.

Notification will be given within 10 days.

Mail to: Expression of interest PO Box 824, Maffra 3850

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Cash paid for older caravans. Phone Ken 0418 547 047.

clothing sale. End of season.

Exceptions applied.

Wellington Community Op Shop. 87 Sat Sep 18, From 8:30am. Macarthur St, Sale. Bags Freezer, F u r n i t u r e , supplied.

Ladders, Camping gear, Golf Clubs, Gym Eq'p, screen door, gate fittings, Tools, Timber, Waders. Sale Charity Sunday many extras. All must go. Variety Market, has been Victoria St, East end. cancelled on September 19 due to Covid-19.

1.2km from Forbes St. NO EARLY BIRDS

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Public Notices

Kalbar Operations Community Grant Fund Round 3

The Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine is a major project for the local region that will support economic growth and local jobs for many years.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Kalbar Operations Pty Ltd is launching a Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities and provide long lasting benefits to the wider community.

Grant funding is available for projects within the Educational, Recreational, Environmental and Social aspects of the community.

A total of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter.

These grants must have a direct positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in a positive and sustainable manner.

To be eligible to apply local organizations must: ● Be an organization that provides benefit to the broader community. ● The Project must be completed within six months of receipt of funds. This may be extended upon written approval from the committee should extenuating circumstances arise. ● Organizations must agree to expend grant monies only in accordance with the successful grant project application. ● The project must be based within the East Gippsland and Wellington communities. ● Applicants must detail how the project will be funded and delivered.

Opening 16 August 2021.

Closing 30 September with applicants notified of outcomes October 2021.

For further information please visit our website at https://www.fingerboardsproject.com.au/

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High fertility and high producing cows.

All Calving & Production details available.

For further information Vendor: Lachlan McLeod 0429 953 243 Agent: Graeme Davis 0409 368 389

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

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

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RFCS Gippsland is a non-profit service proudly supporting Primary Producers & Small Business remain profitable & resilient.

Situations Wanted

Our wrap-around services extend to supporting our clients’ personal wellbeing and are seeking 2 experienced part-time team members to provide tailored individual support to clients across Gippsland.

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We are seeking applicants with experience in case management, counselling, coaching or wellbeing support; &/or experience in the healthcare industry.

PLASTERER

Community Consultation Fulham Solar Farm

The Fulham Solar Farm is an 80 megawatt solar farm with battery storage of up to 80 megawatts per hour to be located on 400 acres of farmland adjacent to the NW corner of the Hopkins Road and McLarens Road intersection, Fulham 3851.

A planning application is currently being prepared for lodgement with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. To support the application, the community are invited to provide feedback on the proposed project by 28 September 2021.

Details of the project will be available from Monday, September 13, 2021, at: www.fulhamsolar.com.au and from Wednesday September 15 for public viewing at: Rosedale: Rosedale IGA, 17 - 19 Prince St, Rosedale Sale: Gippsland Centre Community Notice Board, 37 -39 Cunninghame St, Sale

Chris Owens Plastering.

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Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service.

Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.

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Coaches Expressions of Interest - Season 2022

SFNC are seeking expressions of interest for all Football and Netball Coaches for the upcoming 2022 season.

If you're interested in finding out more information regarding Stratford and the EGFNL, forward an email to the club at: mfooty3862@gmail.com Alternatively contact Club President Matt on 0439 069 781, or Netball President Alex on 0458 490 776.

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Detailed information about the role and competencies sought are outlined in the Position Description available on our website rfcsgippsland.org.au Please forward your application and resume addressing the selection criteria to Kylie Holmes, Executive Officer kylieh@rfcsgippsland.org.au For further information please contact 1300 045 747

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COMPUTER SAVY Person to work from

Manager Major Infrastructure Projects

Are you a leader who can provide best practice guidance and techniques for delivering Major Infrastructure Projects?

Do you strive to promote effective governance and clear communication in a consistent, transparent and robust way?

Are you passionate about driving major infrastructure projects and achieving extraordinary business outcomes?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 20 September 2021.

Senior Engineer Major Infrastructure Projects

Are you a leader who can provide expert technical advice, support and supervision applicable to Major Infrastructure Projects?

Can you provide significant engineering, contractual and technical advice relating to Major Infrastructure?

Are you passionate about influencing strategic direction and leading and guiding a team of multi-disciplinary engineers?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 20 September 2021.

Project Engineer – Major Infrastructure Projects

Exciting infrastructure opportunity based in West Gippsland.

Grow your career in a progressive company on a large scale commissioning project. Become part of an excellent organisational team culture with great benefits and work life balance.

Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 20 September 2021.

home, p/t, for uniform company based in Sale, marketing and social media work. Phone 0437 914 951.

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our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

This role will lead the development and delivery of an industry development strategy for Solar Victoria to support industry growth, local content, procurement and supply chain development, and capability building initiatives to further develop Victoria s new energy and distributed energy resources sector, and support the Victorian

In accordance with section 94(4) of the Local Government Act 1989, notice is hereby given that it is intended that at the Ordinary Meeting of Wellington Shire Council scheduled for Tuesday 5th October 2021, a motion will be put that, if passed, would result in the reappointment of Mr David Morcom as Council’s Chief Executive Officer without the position being advertised.

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Enquires can be made directly to the Mayor, Garry Stephens on 0476 000 157. www.wellington.vic.gov.au

Located in South East Region Gippsland On-going Full-Time Position PTA Level 4, $84,409.86 pa (plus 10% super)

Location: Morwell Salary: $102,637 to $124,183 + super.

Position No: 50942372

Public Notice of Intention to Reappoint Chief Executive Officer

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Telstra plans to upgrade the following telecommunications facility at the following locations: 1. 147 Patten Street Sale VIC 3850 RFNSA No. 3850008 (SALE INNER EAST SXXE) Telstra proposed the installation of LTE2100 technology.

Proposed works at the above site will involve the

2. 68 Cunninghame St Sale VIC 3850 RFNSA No. 3850004 (SALE EXCHANGE SACD) Telstra proposed the installation of LTE2100 technology.

Proposed works at the above site will involve the

Our ideal candidate is an experienced industry development and

for establishing and deploying industry development activities and

Victorian businesses and industry to release investment opportunities

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong

industry development, local content and procurement to support

government policy space and has contemporary approaches to

projects.

Detailed responsibilities are found in the Position Description and will include: building assets

construction and/or facilities management and proven ability to manage

utilising maintenance and assets management systems and competence in the Further and detailed requirements are found in the Position Description.

This position is located at Morwell.

To be considered for this position, your application should include a supporting statement demonstrating that you meet the Key Selection

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the delivery of a range of asset maintenance and project services and support to achieve improved levels of asset quality across the State.

You will ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of all brigade maintenance

You will also have strong experience in managing the delivery of building

Experience in the development of strategies, attracting

COB 29 September 2021.

scenes is just as important in helping to protect lives and property.

About Land and Building Services: Land and Building Services are part of the Business Services Team and are responsible for the management of the substantial CFA real estate assets portfolio. Development of asset management strategies and polices, procurement of real estate assets and asset-life maintenance are all part of the services provided.

About the Role: Reporting to the Manager Asset Services (MAS) and as a member of a state-

About you:

Sound understanding of Victoria s Solar Industry and distributed

Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world s largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We respond

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team.

Note: located in Sale, Morwell, Bairnsdale and Warragul.

Submitting your Application requirements and details on how to apply, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police History Check and a Working with Children Check. community.

Applications close: 11:59pm 24 September 2021

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EXTENSION / EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Macalister Demonstration Farm (MDF) is seeking an Extension/Executive Officer.

The role entails: ● Hosting field days and creating regular reports on MDF projects, activities, and financial performance. ● Preparing social media extension videos and articles, as part of the MDF 'e-Media Project' ● Creating and strengthening industry and governmental ties to create new project opportunities at the MDF ● Supporting the MDF Board by functioning as the Executive Officer- preparing agendas, minutes, AGM, audit material ● Generous remuneration ● Mobile phone and laptop provided ● Flexible work location and hours (2-3 days per week).

For further information and application details, please email mdf@wideband.net.au or visit the "Events" tab at: macalisterdemonstrationfarm.com All applications must be submitted by email to: mdf@wideband.net.au by 5pm Friday October 1st 2021.

We are currently seeking a qualified diesel mechanic at our Maffra Depot.

This is a full-time position with an immediate start for the successful candidate.

Duties include but not limited to: ● Maintaining company fleet ● Diagnosis and rectifying mechanical problems ● Schedule maintenance, servicing and repairs of fleet and equipment. ● Maintain service and maintenance records in accordance with company guidelines and NHVAS accreditation. ● Prioritizing and organizing daily workload ● General housekeeping duties within the workshop.

Please email resume to: craig@bedggoodstransport.com.au

Dental Nurse We require a full time dental nurse and we are able to provide on the job training so no previous experience is required. We are dental specialists and we work weekly in Sale, Traralgon and Bairnsdale, so you will need a vehicle and current driver's licence. If you wish this could be a formal traineeship with a dental nursing qualification after 1 year.

To apply please email your resume with a covering letter addressing why you would like this position to bhookey1@hookey.com.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications Wednesday 15th September.

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Sales Executive

Pharmacist, Intern Pharmacist and Dispensary Assistant Positions Available We are currently looking for Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and Dispensary Assistants to join our teams at the following stores - Chemist Warehouse Sale, Chemist Warehouse Traralgon and Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale. Both Part Time and Full Time positions are available.

Applicants must have a current AHPRA registration and/or Certificate III with eligibility to work in Australia.

To apply please visit: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/careers and search for Reference Number - 54409

Sale Motor Group is expanding under new management and requires a new sales executive. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our successful team. You must display excellent communication and customer service skills.

A manual drivers licence is a must.

Industry experience is preferred but not essential. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to fast track their career into a sales management position. If you're looking for a new challenge and would like to work with an exciting company with strong growth here is your opportunity.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager at terry@salemotorgroup.com.au All applications will be treated with confidence.

Long Distance HC Driver

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business.

The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net.

For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

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Disability Support Workers

Division: Residential and Respite Services.

Location:Sale Type: Permanent - Part Time and Casual About us At Yooralla, we believe that exceptional customer service starts with employees who love what they do. Our people are committed to supporting people with disabilities to live the life they choose and obtaining the best possible outcomes for our customers.

About the Role Are you looking for a great opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference within a supportive team environment?

We have a number of permanent part time & casual vacancies available for Disability Support Workers to join our friendly and committed team.

We offer a range of employment options including direct support, assisting our customers in engaging in activities of their choosing in shared accommodation services, or their own homes. We support individuals to pursue their interests, develop new skills, achieve their lifestyle goals and be valued as equal citizens in the community.

About you If you are passionate about supporting customers to manage their own lifestyles and live the life they choose and ideally you have experience with supporting individuals to meet their goals, we would like to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you will need: ● Clear and effective communications skills ● Attention to detail and accuracy in record management. ● Relevant Qualifications are highly desirable, however, someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn will be considered.

Working with Yooralla We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose. Yooralla has a long history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens.

We offer ● Attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits ● The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples' lives ● Comprehensive three-day induction program ● Flexible working hours A rewarding career in a growing service sector ● Ongoing training, support and development ● A great, supportive team environment For further information please contact: Gail McNally - 0429867629 Or send your CV to HR@yooralla.com.au

Expressions of Interest TURNBULL HINO - SALE

This is an exciting opportunity to join TURNBULL HINO at a grassroots level. We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our new HINO dealership.

You will be a member of the brand new HINO dealership currently being built in Sale.

We are actively looking for new staff for the new dealership with the following attributes: ● SERVICE MANAGER ● SALES - TRUCK ● DIESEL MECHANIC If you feel you can hit the ground running in a brand new dealership and have the skills to match, please forward a cover letter together with a current resume to the below address.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a current National Police Check, at their own expense. Only Australian permanent residents apply.

Applications to: Tracey Cox Turnbull Toyota 303 York Street SALE VIC 3850 E: recruitment@turnbulls.com.au

Branch Manager

Programmed Property Services is a leading provider of painting, signage and grounds maintenance services.

A fantastic opportunity to join our Painting Services team as a Branch Manager to lead our Morwell based team.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be accountable for developing new business, servicing our existing client base, from Phillip Island To Lakes Entrance, establishing long term business relationships at all levels and managing a small team of painters.

You will have a successful track record of managing sales and marketing activities, establishing effective and productive relationships with clients, peers and subordinates. A sound understanding of estimating and project management principles and activities.

Attractive Remuneration, Vehicle and Great Employee Benefits, so Apply Now at www.jobs.programmed.com.au & search job no: 959037 under Keywords GP1632226

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St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following Teaching positions for 2022. ● Mathematics to VCE - any (full-time permanent ongoing) ● Mathematics 0.8 FTE (Term 1 leave replacement) Applications invited from suitably qualified graduate or experienced teachers.

Expressions of interest in the role of Head of Mathematics also welcome.

Science with VCE Chemistry and/or Biology (full-time permanent ongoing) ● Science (full-time leave replacement for 2022) Applications invited from suitably qualified graduate or experienced teachers.

Expressions of interest in the role of Head of Science also welcome.

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BARBIE

First time in town. 23 Year old from Japan. Young, hot body. 0477 630 745.

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Great opportunity to join our Poly & Irrigation business, duties include poly welding, PVC & poly pipe installation.

Drivers licence essential, experience in irrigation preferred, excavator experience looked at favourably.

For further information call Adrian on 5141 1648, please send applications to: adrian@maffrapoly.com.au

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Forester, auto, 103,250 km., 6 mths reg., great cond., AAY-221, $20,000 ONO. Ph: 0414 774 144.

8x5, electric brakes, LED lights, new tyres and McGILLIVRAY, bearings, $2200 o.n.o. Ph Graeme Edward.

'McGooly' Jim, Moe 0459 461 211.

23/8/1952 - 9/9/2021 Passed away unexpectedly at home.

Dearly loved husband of Robyn.

Much loved father of Tanya and Debra.

Father-in-law to Kevin and Peter.

Pice to Montana, Macey (dec.), Olivia, Ella and Ruby.

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TOYOTA

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KLEEVEN, Christine Merilyn (Chris).

Passed away suddenly at home in Sale on September 8, 2021.

Aged 71 years.

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Matthew (dec.), Tim and Jenni, Scott and Em, and Amanda.

Adored grandma of Millie, Harry, Cormac, Bethany, Jorja, Amelia, Rex, Nadia, Matilda and Eddie.

Forever loved.

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We are so stunned at the sudden passing of our wonderful friend and neighbour, Graeme.

Condolences to Robyn and families.

Sadly missed by Dianne, Ken and Heather.

McGILLIVRAY, Graeme.

RIP McGooly Happy hour and friendship will never be the same at Lakes.

- Joy and Harry.

The Reception Services Officer is a critical position within the office because it gives the first impression of the organisation. It fulfils a crucial role in assisting clients, the general public and other service providers with the purpose of their contact and ensuring they are provided with accurate, up to date information or referred to the right person/agency. Additional administrative duties as may be accommodated alongside the reception functions and workload.

McGILLIVRAY, Graeme.

Members of West Sale Bowls Club and teammates are saddened to hear of the passing of long time member Graeme.

His companionship will be missed by all.

Our sympathies to Robyn and his family.

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McGILLIVRAY Graeme Former and current staff of Rodwells/Nutrien are deeply saddened at the passing of Graeme. Loyal, passionate and dedicated to his family, friends and clients. A true stalwart of the livestock industry. Our thoughts are with Robyn and the family.

Kay Berry, Senior Project Coordinator

McGILLIVRAY Graeme Former and current staff of Rodwells/Nutrien are deeply saddened at the passing of Graeme. Loyal, passionate and dedicated to his family, friends and clients. A true stalwart of the livestock industry. Our thoughts are with Robyn and the family.

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Brother to Dallas, brotherin-law to Lila.

Uncle to Chanel and Tim, Charles, Alex and William.

Great Uncle to Hunter, Arlo and Xanthe Brother-in-law to William "Fennell" (dec) and Fe. Uncle to Scott and Casey, Graeme and Kirstie.

Great Uncle to Ryder, Tate and Ava.

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McGILLIVRAY, Graeme.

A True friend and teacher.

You were so much more than our stock agent.

You will be sorely missed.

- Clynn Lord and family.

It's been so hard to say goodbye after 48 years of marriage, it was too early for you to have to leave.

It was sudden and unexpected and has taken us all by surprise. We still had so much planned and so many things that we wanted to do and now I find myself alone and living without you. I will miss you in every way that I never thought would be, from sharing our morning cuppa together, right through to our final kiss goodnight. I will always cherish our time together and you will be sadly missed.

Love always, Robyn (Bill).

Dad, Your unexpected passing is hard to comprehend, but the lasting presence you will leave in our lives will stay with us forever.

Your love and support for Mum and our family from such a caring soul will never be forgotten. A true gentleman who had a great ability to forge long standing relationships with both friends, colleagues and clients is a credit to the way you went about life. A man with values, outstanding work ethic, respect for others and an unassuming presence that so many could relate to.

The stories, memories and life lessons will be treasured and remembered for years to come.

Keep callings those bids and selling those pens for the top price.

Always in our memories, Forever in our hearts.

Love Tanya, Kevin, Montana, Macey (dec.), and Olivia.

Words cannot describe how you've influenced my life for the better. You have taught me etiquette, how things have changed since "back in my day" and most importantly, how to dream. To say the least, you've accomplished a lot in your career. I hope that passion is in my blood. My studies are your success as you have driven me to do my best and only that. I hope my endeavours (or success) will be just as much as yours one day.

You deserve to rest in peace.

My inspiration Montana.

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McGILLIVRAY, Graeme Edward.

Our Dad passed away suddenly on September 9, 2021. Aged 69 years.

A local stock agent that loved his work, his lifestyle and his family dearly.

Certainly unexpected and a great shock to us all. It is very hard for us when there were no goodbyes and even harder that we can't be there with our family to mourn the loss of our Pice, to celebrate his life and support Nanny Robbie in this very hard time. But our love will be present and our support will always be there. He will be sorely missed by us all and the memories of him will last with us forever.

- Debra, Pete, Ella and Ruby Jennings.

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VINICOMBE, Robert Ernest.

'Bob' 21/07/1938 - 08/09/2021 Loving husband of Lois.

Father to Dorothy and Shane, Colin and Claire, Judie and Rodney.

Adored Pop to 10 grandchildren and great Poppy to an ever-growing number of great grandchildren. To have to love and then to part, is the saddest story to the human heart.

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McGILLIVRAY For Funeral arrangements for Mr Graeme Edward Loving husband to Lois for McGillivray, please check 53 years.

To my our website or phone: wonderful husband, I can't believe that you're gone. I will love you always and treasure the years we had together. My beautiful memories will never fade as you walk beside me every day. Rest in peace my love,'til we meet again. SALZMANN. The funeral of Mr Gerhard We love you, we miss Kuno Salzmann will leave you, we still need you our Geoff Rossetti Dad. Memorial Chapel, 1390 Dorothy and Shane xx Maffra Road, Sale after a service commencing at He potters no more in the 1pm on THURSDAY garden, he strolls no more (September 16, 2021) for down the path, but the the adjoining Sale Lawn years we had together will Cemetery. live forever in our hearts. D u e to Covid-19 I love you Pop. regulations please confirm Until we meet again. with the family of your - Nic wishes to attend.

We are so sad about the loss of our Pice. A huge loss in our lives which will leave holes in hearts forever knowing that we won't get to see you and talk to you again. It makes it so much harder when there is no chance to say goodbye. Thank you for the good times and we will always cherish the memories we have of you. You will be greatly missed and we promise to look after Nanny Robbie for you.

Dad, you lifted up our Love you Pice. lives, by being you, your - Ella and Ruby. strength and guidance, we looked up to. Dad, you were more than a father, you were a good friend, MILLAR, John.

Johnny, you knew how always willing to listen, much we loved you but and help make amends. words can't express how Dad we never seemed to give you the praises that much we will miss you.

We'll love and remember were due, the world's a better place because of you always. the man that was you.

Aunty Leonie and Ben. Forever in our hearts.

Colin, Claire, Lauchlan, Georgia, Hayden and MILLAR, John.

Johnno, my amazing son. Emily, Daniel and Hugo The joy you have given over the years. The Dad, Pop, Great Poppy, cheeky smile that lit up Our eyes may leak a lot, your eyes as you worked but our hearts are filled out what you would do to with love. you will be stir someone, for your greatly missed. amusement.

Y o u r Love you. infectious laughter that Judie, Rodney, Lisa, came straight from your Kirsten, Tara, Connor and gut, that I, and many families. others, will never forget.

Your sense of adventure A wonderful Pop, so that made you the life of loving and kind, what many parties. Forever I beautiful memories you could praise you for your leave behind, sharing and and always abilities. Your last words, caring loved and 'love you Mum' will be content, respected wherever you forever in my heart.

I love you, my son. Have went.

A happy smile, a heart of fun with Grandpa xxx gold, you were the best this world could hold.

A special pop, so kind and SELLINGS, true, what beautiful William Charles (Bill). memories we have of you.

9/9/1936 - 11/9/2021 - Emily, Lisa, Kirsten, Adored husband of Val. Stephanie, Tara, Much loved father of Sue, N i c h o l a s , Connor, Tony, Michael and Lauchlan, Georgia and Leeanne.

Hayden.

Grandpa of 13.

Big Grandpa of seven.

Brother of John, Mike and Marj.

The Carnival may be over but my love for you will never die.

- Val.

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FOTHERINGHAM A private graveside service for Mr Peter John Fotheringham will be held at the Stratford Cemetery at 1pm on FRIDAY (September 17, 2021).

TUCKETT. A funeral service for Mr Harold George Tuckett WAS HELD on Thursday September 9, 2021.

VINICOMBE A private graveside service for Mr Robert Ernest 'Bob' Vinicombe will be held at the Sale Cemetery at 11am TOMORROW Wednesday September 15, 2021.

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BELL, Jenny.

September 19, 2000.

21 years now gone, but you will always be lovingly remembered and sadly missed.

Forever in our hearts.

Love, Glenn, Alicia, Corey and Damien.

BERKELMANS, Blair James.

12/6/1982 - 15/9/2018 We love you Blair and always will. See you when our hearts stand still.

Miss you so much.

- Mum, Dad, Janae and Christon, and their families.

VINICOMBE, Robert (Bob).

EDWARDS, Margaret.

Special Dad V to Kelly and Rod Lett. Poppy V to Please see our website 02/03/1936 - 13/09/2020 for Livestream details.

We think of you in silence, Jackson, and friend of we often speak your Nola Mowbray. name, what would we give I will always remember to hear your voice and to those fun times fishing, all see your face again. the laughs over the last 35 Missing you always. years and your wicked Wendy, Jeff and Family. sense of humour!

The prank you played on KIRCOS, Lena and Mitre.

Judie and I the "House of Our darling Mum and Rocks" will go down in Dad, 6 years ago you left history as one of the best! our world, and no day Will miss you old fella!

GILLAHAN. without us Beautiful memories of you A funeral service for passes they can't take away from Mr Derek James Gillahan remembering and missing you.

You know we are all us.

WAS HELD on Friday well as we can feel your Thoughts are with Lois, September 3, 2021. loving spirit all around us, Dorothy and Colin, Judie as we know you're and families peacefully happy in your "Gone Fishing" heavenly home. Love you PS: Hope you've found both stronger than ever, that heavenly fishing spot your devoted family. and the bream and flathead are biting...

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DELAHUNTY, Peter.

Peters family would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers and cards we have received.

To David and Greg from Latrobe Valley Funerals, thank you for the professional, caring and respectful help in planning and conducting Peters funeral, and for many ye ars of personal friendship you all shared.

To dear Father Peter our thanks for your pastoral care of Peter before his passing and your beautiful input into Peters service, it was much appreciated. To Greyhound Racing Victoria, Sale Greyhound Club, Sale RSL, The Aboriginal Advancement League and the Aboriginal Funeral service, our sincere thanks for the wonderful tributes acknowledging Peters contribution to the community. To Pete's lifelong mates who have loved and supported him all his life,and continues to love and support us, we send our love and thanks.

To the hundreds of people who sent messages and tributes, we are so very grateful that Pete touched you in his life, and thank you for continuing to support and care for us.

Please accept this as our personal acknowledgement.

To our own close family and friends, without who we could not have walked this sad journey, we send our grateful love and thanks.

From Peter's family, June, Michelle, Rachael, Sean and all his grand children. "and we loved him so"

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Durose is Rosedale’s shooting star Josh Farrell

ROSEDALE’S Mark Durose has made Shooting Australia’s junior world championship team.

The 19-year-old, along with 12 other young Australians, cannot travel to Peru for the competition because of COVID travel restrictions.

Instead, each member will receive a grant to cover costs associated with their shooting development.

Shooting Australia’s chief executive Luke Van Kempen said the grants still recognised the achievements of the athletes.

“Our consultation determined that it was appropriate for the 13 athletes to receive financial assistance in the journey towards Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028,” Van Kempen said.

Durose is a member of Shooting Australia’s shotgun team, and has been competing since he was 12 years-old.

Dressed head to toe in his Australian Institute of Sport gear in his own backyard, Durose displays great confidence when discussing the sport with the Gippsland Times.

Durose stepped away from competitive shooting about three years ago, but was approached by Shooting Australia to return.

“Rich Sammon [a Shooting Australia coach] approached me and said you’re probably one of the higher up people that we’re targeting because we can see you going to the Olympics and winning the gold,” he said.

Durose’s qualifying score was 439, almost 100 points clear of second place and more than 300 points clear of the minimum requirement.

While Durose was disappointed he would not be able to travel to Peru to compete in the world championships, he has already turned his attention to bigger things.

“For the world championships, [I’m] a little bit [disappointed], I’ve been training a fair bit for it,” he said.

“You have to keep looking ahead and training hard.”

Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games will not be hosting shooting or archery events, which were scheduled to be held in India, but have now been cancelled because of the pandemic.

Durose has been earmarked as someone to watch for moving forward in shooting circles.

Wellington Shire Council has provided grants to ensure his training can continue, and Traralgon Field and Game has given Durose the opportunity to train on the grounds at its complex.

Durose understands the support that got him to where he is today.

“I need to thank my dad [his coach] and Lauryn Mark [his mentor],” he said.

Durose is aiming to make the Olympic team for Paris in three short years, but his long-term goal is to make a podium finish at Brisbane in 2032, giving himself 11 years to improve and understand his craft.

Rosedale shooter Mark Durose has been named in the Shooting Australia junior world championship team.

Photo: Josh Farrell

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This year’s footy tipping was 1ST PRIZE again a great success!

Thanks to all our tipsters and sponsors for their support.

James receiving winners voucher from Lauren Glover, general manager of Lakeside Club.

We look forward to an even better 2022!

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Final decision looms for Gippsland League Liam Durkin THIS Thursday is D-Day for Gippsland League.

If a state government announcement is not be made before Thursday allowing a return to play for Saturday, September 25, the 2021 season will be cancelled for senior and junior competitions.

Time is running out for any such resemblance of a finals series to be played, as AFL Victoria’s COVID framework requires a 14-day training period once return to play is granted.

Because of this, if there is any finals football in the Gippsland League, the only option is to have the top-two teams play each other for the title of premier.

For some, that option calls into question the concept of a worthy premiership winner, with any such ‘victory’ likely to hold an asterisk in years to come — especially considering the league’s players have not even played in more than two months.

While the league and clubs have been working under immense pressure with the rolling issue of lockdowns either being extended or lifted, most players feel the time has well and truly come to officially put a red line through the season.

The league and nine of the 10 member clubs had previously committed to playing the last home-and-away round with restrictions in place for the weekend of August 21.

All looked set in motion before disaster struck, and community sport was halted on the Friday night beforehand.

Had matches gone ahead that weekend, games would have been played in front of no crowds and players based in Melbourne would not have been able to travel.

Junior teams in the Gippsland League got onto the park the week before, but their joy was short-lived as they were met with the same fate as their senior counterparts six days later.

The league abandoned its final home-andaway round recently, meaning a compromised fixture as all teams were still one round short of playing each other once.

Should grand finals be played, it will be a South Gippsland showdown in senior football between Leongatha and Wonthaggi.

The Power are yet to win a title in the Gippsland League as a merged entity (Wonthaggi Blues and Wonthaggi Rovers combined in 2005), which presents a truly bizarre set of arrangements in which Wonthaggi might claim a maiden flag.

If there happens to be an A Grade netball grand final, Moe and Leongatha will face off.

The Lions could well become the first team

Sale Golf Club was one of many in the region to reopen its course at the weekend.

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Golfers get back on the fairways Josh Farrell

Reigning Gippsland League 15 and under premier Sale should find out on Thursday if they will get a chance to defend their title.

Photo: Gippsland League in Gippsland League history to play a grand final without a coach, as Moe’s Peter Moody is based in Melbourne.

THE Gippsland League and Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League are the only two leagues left in Gippsland not to have abandoned their season.

Mid Gippsland has previously said Saturday, October 2 is the cut off date for a grand final.

The MGFNL met last night to decide on its best course of action, although a verdict was not available at the time the Gippsland Times went to press.

The North Gippsland Football-Netball League and East Gippsland Football-Netball League called their seasons off recently.

Both leagues announced the minor premier would be acknowledged in some capacity, but no premiership would be awarded.

Junior football winners crowned

SALE and District Junior Football Association held its best-and-fairest vote count recently.

Heyfield’s Asher Eastham capped off a great season in the under 15s, winning the medal in a team that finished the season in second place on the ladder.

In the under 13s, Jai Apiata from Woodside collected the most votes, while Heyfield’s Cooper Hole took the award in the under 11s.

SALE Golf Club reopened to the public on Friday, much to the joy of local avid golfers.

The course is now open to groups of up to four, and all patrons must wear masks unless they have a medical exemption. All members must also check in with the club’s QR code upon arrival.

The club cannot hold competitions, but can have coaching. The clubhouse is open, with 20 people seated outdoors and 10 people seated indoors.

The course, which is mainly volunteer run, had been maintained throughout the lockdown, which allowed it to open Friday morning with minimal fuss.

Committee members Peter Neligan and Andrew Taylor were excited to be back in the clubhouse, even though many members would not be able to remain in the clubhouse after their rounds.

“We are just going to have to be strong about it and not have patrons come back and have a beer in the clubhouse after their round, it’s just not worth it when you can only have 10 people inside,” Neligan said.

The club was a little unsure why they were allowed to operate without regular competitions, but could have patrons on course in groups of four.

“I think what the government is trying to do is to stop people congregating afterwards,” Taylor said.

Golf has enjoyed increased popularity during COVID, as it is one of the few sports left for people to play.

“Well when you think about it ... can’t play football, no cricket, there’s no hockey, no team sports at all, there’s only golf,” Taylor said.

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Melbourne 4 Port Adelaide 6

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Chris Henry of Gormandale in his 1924 Chevrolet Roadster that he built in tribute to the early racers that were stripped down, often from Chevrolet ‘grasshoppers’ and T Model Fords — the predecessors of the modern hot rod movement.

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minor adjustments, some entirely unique from the ground up.

Hot rods originated back in the 1930s when young (mostly) men with little money began buying cheap, cast-off, older vehicles and converting them into the faster and more stylish vehicles that they lusted after but couldn’t afford.

The concept really took off after World War 2 when former soldiers, who had been doing exciting things like flying planes and driving army vehicles came home with engineering and mechanical skills, and found themselves gravitating towards motor racing and building their own cars.

One of the great exhibits at the GVC right now is a 1924 Chevrolet Roadster which was built as a tribute to the early modified vehicles in America — built for speed, looks and were Spartan in their design.

Owner Chris Henry of Gormandale, who built the car from scratch over an 18-month period from 2001, said it “has nothing on it that it doesn’t need”.

“It’s arcing on the edge of being a racecar, but it was built for street use,” he added.

“Paying tribute to the early days of modified roadsters in the ’30s and ’40s, this Chev reflects the very start of hot rodding as we know it today.”

Mr Henry said the story of the car’s creation was covered in Australian Street Rodding magazine, which featured it as a build-up car over 13 issues.

“That’s probably why I got it finished so quickly – I had to have the next steps done in time for the magazine deadline,” Mr Henry said.

“I’ve got other cars I’ve had for 20 years that still aren’t finished.”

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Children aged 15 and under are admitted free.

The museum is open 10am to 4pm Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and every day in the school holidays – as long as Victoria isn’t in lockdown.

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Hot rodding has become a bit of a glamorous industry, which often has a price tag to match, but its origins are much more humble than many realise.

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