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health restrictions until the state’s Delta outbreak was terminated. On Saturday, Premier Daniel Andrews remarked the state was “well-placed” to have the lockdown lift, but noted the situation was “dynamic”, and things may rapidly change. Mr Andrews said he hoped to make a change that applied to “the whole state”, implying there will be no regional-metropolitan divide as in previous lockdowns. Masks are likely to remain until the state hits its target vaccination levels, but the Premier flagged getting children back to school and removing the five reasons as priorities in the lockdown lift. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton added testing numbers would need to remain high in order for health authorities to make the call to
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Lockdown nears end WHILE we might soon escape lockdown 5.0, it seems Victorians may be living under tight restrictions for some time yet. At the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, no decision on ending Victoria’s lockdown had been announced yet. However, after days of recording new local cases linked to known outbreaks and isolating for their entire infectious period, the state was poised to be released from lockdown tonight from 11.59pm. The initial five-day lockdown announced on July 15 was extended by another week as initial movement restriction failed to stem the spread of the Delta variant of coronavirus in the community. Yesterday, multiple media sources were reporting despite the state’s imminent end to lockdown, Victorians would be facing months of tight public
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end lockdown. Health authorities also expressed concern that an anti-lockdown protest of about 3500 unmasked, unvaccinated people which took place in Melbourne’s central business district at the weekend could actually achieve the opposite of its aim, and extend the state’s heavy restrictions if there was any spread. Yesterday morning, the Health Department reported 11 new, locally acquired cases of COVID-19 — all linked to known outbreaks and in quarantine for their entire infectious period — after the same figures were reported on Sunday. Sunday’s case numbers included a third positive case of COVID-19 in Wellington Shire, but Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit assured Continued page 6
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RESIDENTS in one of the Wellington Shire’s popular tourist hot spots are calling for better enforcement of lockdown rules, after dozens of tourists, believed to be from Melbourne, visited during the travel ban. Several groups of people are suspected to have spent the past two weekends in holiday accommodation in Loch Sport, and have come to the attention of local shop owners and residents. One resident, who did not want to be named, said a large group of up to 12 young adults had been heard in several shops boasting about being from the northern suburbs of Melbourne, and had not been wearing masks or socially distancing. A Loch Sport shop owner said the same group of young adults was even captured on security camera on Saturday allegedly taking items they did not pay for, and had not followed COVID-safe protocols. Several other holiday makers known to be from Melbourne have also been sighted around town, residents say. The incidents have been reported to police and the COVID hotline, however it is unclear if they are being investigated. “We know where this large group of young adults is staying, because we saw them at a house we know is a holiday house, and we know from what they have been saying that they are from Melbourne’s northern suburbs,” the resident said. “They’ve been to the local coffee shop, Continued page 6
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Speculation Woodside is eyeing off BHP oil and gas assets
WOODSIDE Petroleum is reported to be the leading contender to buy BHP’s Australian oil and gas assets, including half of the Bass Strait joint venture with ExxonMobil. The Age last week reported Woodside could buy the assets should BHP put the division up for sale as part of a broader push to decarbonise its business. There had been speculation BHP, Australia’s biggest miner, was considering moving away from emissions-intensive fossil fuels by seeking to sell its global oil and gas assets. BHP chief executive Mike Henry has previously flagged the company intended to retain and potentially expand its oil and gas interests to meet the world’s ongoing energy needs, The Age reported the company could be reassessing its options. Woodside would be the top candidate to buy BHP’s Australian division, according to Credit Suisse analyst Saul Kavonic, who believed the division could fetch a price tag of between $4.1 billion and $5.4 billion. Woodside told The Age it did not comment on market speculation. ExxonMobil last year abandoned plans to sell its stake on the Bass Strait oil and gas fields, a year after putting the assets on the market.
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For the sake of business and communities:
Mayor is urging people to follow health advice
WELLINGTON Shire mayor Garry Stephens is urging local people to be vigilant and to follow the latest COVID-19 health advice, for the sake of local business. Cr Stephens said following the advice to keep physical distance, sanitise, wearing masks, getting tested for COVID-19 and getting vaccinated was the only way to ensure local businesses would be able to go back to operating as normal and financially recover. “Our businesses and local economy in Wellington are hurting,” he said. “So are our families whose family members have been out of work due to lockdowns.” “It’s easy to think that COVID is just a Melbourne problem, but the close calls in Wellington during the past week have shown us that it can very quickly come to us. “We need to remain vigilant and work together. “If you have any symptoms at all, please get tested and make an appointment to be vaccinated. “For those who are vaccinated, it’s important that you continue to follow the Chief Health Officer’s recommendations, including continuing to wear your face mask. “Being vaccinated isn’t a reason to become complacent.” Cr Stephens said local business and the casual workforce had suffered during the lockdowns. “Just when we think local business have been able to start their recovery, another lockdown occurs and they are back to square one,” he said.
A quiet Temple St, Heyfield, last week. “We owe it to ourselves, our loved ones and members of our community to be diligent and continue to protect our health and safety. “Please, whether we are in lockdown or not, support our economy where you can by purchasing from local businesses. “The dollar you spend may be the dollar that keeps them going through this uncertainty.” Wellington Shire Council has recently employed two COVID business support officers through state government funding, to help local businesses adhere by COVID restrictions.
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The two officers have been visiting and phoning business owners to help with requirements such as checking in, social distancing, cleaning and sanitising and providing advice on how to write a COVIDsafe action plan. They are also available for community groups who are involved in events and need help. “The advice and service from the COVID business support officers is free, so if you haven’t yet heard from them, you can contact them for advice on 1300 366 244 or email enquiries@ wellington.vic.gov.au,” Cr Stephens said. “All Wellington residents need to
Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens is urging local people to follow health advice, and support struggling local businesses. — File photo taken when masks were not required outdoors.
do all they can to keep Wellington free of COVID-19 and take care of each other.”
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Perry Bridge and Fulham:
New investors in local solar farm projects Octopus Australia and the Clean Energ rgy gy Finance Corporation have bought the rights tss to develop the proposed Perry ryy Bridge and Fulham solar farms. They will work in concert rtt with SolisRE to bring the projects tss to fruition.
Police seek information about Heyfield incident POLICE are seeking information about an incident in Heyfield on last Tuesday, July 20. About 2.15pm, police tyied to intercept a small black hatchback travelling north on Tyson’s Rd. They said the driver took evasive action and driven onto the wrong side of the road into the path of two oncoming vehicles. People with information, are being asked to phone First Constable Mutsch at the Heyfield police station on 5148 2202, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
News to tell? Email Proponents say the development, construction and operation of the two solar farms are expected to create more than 250 direct jobs during construction. More employment is expected to be generated for local businesses which will soon be able to register their interest to fill a wide range of services needed to support the developments. Octopus Australia managing director Sam Reynolds said Gippsland had its roots in the electricity industry, and these projects would help the region continue that journey. “As the first renewable energy projects to be built at scale in the region, the Perry Bridge and Fulham solar farms symbolise how the region can be transformed into a green energy powerhouse for the 21st century,” he said. “Through its investments, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation has helped Australia’s renewable energy sector achieve rapid growth in recent years, delivering substantial amounts of clean energy across Australia. “This experience will be critical as we develop these renewable energy assets for Gippsland.” Octopus Australia’s head of investment and development Dennis Freedman said the company was grateful for the support from the local community, including land owners, council, community groups and the business sector. “They have a vision for their region and we are
excited to work alongside them to turn it into reality,” he said. With the early retirement of the Yallourn coal fired power station being recently announced, the nearby Perry Bridge and Fulham developments form part of the suite of new energy generation that will be needed to replace this asset. Clean Energy Finance Corporation executive director Monique Miller said investment in new, clean generation, storage, transmission and infrastructure was “critical” to support the security and reliability of Australia’s energy grid. “We are delighted to be further extending our investments in Victoria’s renewable energy sector with these exciting developments in the Gippsland region,” she said. Octopus Australia is a subsidiary of Octopus Group, one of the world’s largest investors in clean energy, with more than $6 billion invested across more than 250 projects. Octopus entered Australia in 2018 and is the owner of the Darlington Point Solar Farm, currently the largest solar farm generating into the National Electricity Market, and is developing multiple other renewable energy projects across Australia. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is a Commonwealth body responsible for investing $10 billion in clean energy projects on behalf of the federal government.
Fines issued following gathering of protesters in Heyfield POLICE are continuing their enquiries to track down people who attended a lockdown protest in Heyfield last Sunday, July 18. About 20 lockdown protesters gathered in breach of health directions, on the same day a woman infectious with COVID-19 visited the town. Police said all of the men and women who took part were from the Wellington area.
GIPPSLAND residents are rushing to get vaccinated, according to health statistics. Gippsland Primary Health Network, which covers six Gippsland municipalities, including Wellington Shire and Latrobe, reports that by July 20 its GP and respiratory clinics had administered 82,337 vaccinations in four months. That represents 28.7 people per 100 compared with 22.3 people per 100 nationally.
Police said they saw the group gathering in a park and spoke to a male, as the rest of the group dispersed. Police issued the organiser with a $1652 fine, and five people so far have received penalty notices for breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directions. The Timberline General Store in Heyfield, which became an exposure site after the infected woman visited,
has been cleared and is now open again. Last Wednesday and Thursday, police from Maffra, Briagolong, Stratford, Heyfield, Rosedale and Wellington Highway Patrol conducted an automatic number-plate recognition operation in the Stratford and Rosedale areas, focussing on road policing and traffic offences and COVID restrictions compliance. During the two days of the
operation, about 2000 vehicles were checked and a small number of offences detected. Offences detected included drug driving, unlicenced driving, driving while suspended and driving an unregistered vehicle. Police reported they were generally pleased with the behaviour of motorists, not only in relation to behaviour on the roads, but also compliance with the current restrictions.
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THERE has been a major step forward for two local solar farm projects, with major investors coming on board to deliver projects in Perry Bridge and Fulham. Solis Gippsland Projects Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Solis Renewable Energy Pty Ltd, Marathon Electrical Pty Ltd and WK and MA Ferguson Pty Ltd, has announced Octopus Australia and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation have purchased the rights to develop the proposed Perry Bridge and Fulham solar farms. Solis Gippsland Projects spokesperson Brett Singh described the latest developments as “a significant step in the transition of Gippsland away from coal-based energy to green power”. “The acquisition of these projects by Octopus and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation is an acknowledgement of the opportunities for a green future for our region,” he said. Octopus Australia says the development of the renewable energy assets “will help the Gippsland region power its transition into a green superpower”. Octopus Australia, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Solis RE will work closely together to bring the projects to financial close. When constructed, Octopus says the Perry Bridge and Fulham solar projects will be a boost to the local economy, which is still recovering from recent bushfires, drought and the decline of local industries including timber and coal-based generation. It says the projects offer “an exciting new pathway” for the Gippsland community to benefit from the clean energy economy. The projects are also expected to showcase the ability of sheep grazing and solar farming to coexist, providing a diversified revenue stream to local landholders. The Perry Bridge solar farm achieved planning approval from the state Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on April 15, while the Fulham solar farm planning process is currently underway. The Perry Bridge project is a proposed solar farm of 44 megawatts (proponents say enough to power about 13,000 homes) with battery storage of 40 to 50 megawatt hours. It will be on 232 acres of low agricultural value farmland adjacent to the north-western corner of the Stratford-Bengworden Rd and Bengworden Rd junction, Perry Bridge. The Fulham project is a proposed solar farm of 80 megawatts with battery storage of up to 80 megawatt hours, to be located on 400 acres of farmland adjacent to the north-western corner of the Hopkins Rd and McLarens Rd intersection, Fulham.
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Record funds distributed across Gld after storms GIPPSLAND Emergency Relief Fund closed its current Flood and Storm Appeal last Friday, following a record distribution of funds. GERF president Andy Tegart announced the decision to close the appeal was based on confirmation that most of the property impact assessments had been completed by municipal recovery managers in affected regions. “We’ve distributed $627,000 in donated funds to 268 eligible families across five municipalities in Gippsland,” Mr Tegart said. This is a new distribution record for a flood event supported by GERF since its inception in 1978. More than $56,000 went to 28 recipients based in Wellington Shire. The majority of the funding ($535,000) went to 222 flood-affected recipients in Latrobe. The emergency relief funds distributed to residents, farmers and businesses will provide them with a helping hand to restart their recovery. “This record would not have been possible without the generosity of individuals, families, community groups and corporate donors in Gippsland and other parts of Victoria,” said Mr Tegart. “This has been an unusually widespread event, with recipients spread across five of the Gippsland municipalities. “We are extremely grateful to Gippslanders for their ongoing support for GERF activities and extend a huge thank you to them. “Those who have been the recipients of emergency relief funding have also expressed their gratitude for financial assistance at a difficult time,” Mr Tegart concluded. Although the Flood and Storm appeal is closing, GERF accepts donations at any time and will continue to support those impacted by natural disaster. Donations can be made via direct transfer (BSB number: 083 932, account number 740196862), PayPal at www.gerf.org.au or at any NAB branch. All donations more than $2 are tax deductible. The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund was established in 1978 as a not-for-profit charity operated by volunteers for Gippsland communities affected by natural disaster events.
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AFTER a 27-year hiatus, the Heyfield Timber Festival is set to return in 2021 to celebrate the small town’s proud history and the relevance of the modern timber industry. The Heyfield Timber Festival began several decades ago as a way of recognising the enduring relationship the district has with its forests, and Heyfield’s reliance on the timber industry for its prosperity. First milled locally in the late 1800s, timber is deeply embedded in the district’s psyche and over the years hundreds of local families have gained employment directly or indirectly through its mills. In the 1950s, Heyfield was widely known as a major timber town, with mills supplying timber for houses and businesses, and timber playing a large role in the town’s culture and its residents’ sense of wellbeing. Heyfield is now the principal source of treated hardwood in Victoria. The Heyfield Timber Festival drew hundreds of visitors from Gippsland and beyond who came for the carnival atmosphere and to acknowledge the significance of the industry to the local economy. In the 1980s the festival showcased the process of logging, transport and production or utilisation of the timber, and featured a parade with log trucks, wood chopping competitions, displays of machinery, entertainment and carnival rides. The brainchild of the festival’s 2021 revival, Heyfield woman Felicia Stevenson, said this year’s festival would see it stick largely to its roots as a community event for the whole family, but with a strong focus on the sustainability of the industry. “Our logo is ‘sustainability from the hills to the mills and beyond’, and that’s largely our message,” she said. “The idea came to me as a way of showing the community what the timber industry is about, its benefit to the community and its contribution to sustainability.”
New camping laws will go ahead, details yet to be determined Sarah Luke THE state government has confirmed it still plans to allow camping on waterfronts licensed to farmers for grazing, but said details were still being finalised, and an announcement on how they will be enforced was imminent. The confirmation follows an article recently published in the Weekly Times, which reported “two industry stakeholder groups” told the newspaper the government had opted to open up “25 pilot sites” instead. The laws will allow campers to light fires and camp for 28 consecutive days within 200 metres from farmers’ homes, collect half a cubic metre of firewood per day (despite farmers not being able to collect firewood themselves on the same land) and in some instances, void farmers’ insurance policies given the risk of biosecurity hazards, pollution and fire. The regulations are slated to begin from September 1. A government spokesperson did not answer the Gippsland Times’ questions about whether a statewide rollout would be substituted by pilot sites come September, but did say the government would deliver on the election commitment which was “welcomed by more than 800,000 fishers and
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Heyfield Timber Festival will return to the town’s streets after 27 years. There will be food trucks, market stalls, information spectacular wood chop event on Saturday, dog jumpstands, entertainment, truck displays, vintage car ing, children’s entertainment, country market stalls, and motorbike displays, and educational material food trucks and live bands playing until late. to show people what happens to the timber once it On Sunday, there will be an iconic truck and comis logged. munity group parade, and buses taking local school “A lot of people think our timber is just logged for groups to Australian Sustainable Hardwoods for an woodchips, so we want to show them what it’s really educational tour. about,” Ms Stevenson said. On Sunday, August 1, there will be a fundraisThe festival committee, which has raised about ing evening at Heyfield Memorial Hall, featuring $50,000 through community events and received Gippsland-raised musician and Golden Guitar support from the Wellington Shire and local busi- nominee Michael Waugh. nesses, promises something for the whole family. For more information or tickets, phone Felicia Ms Stevenson said highlights would include the Stevenson on 0487 359 559.
Following confusion surrounding the rollout of the state government’s new crown land camping laws, which will allow camping on land licensed to farmers for grazing, the state government has confirmed the legislation will go ahead, but its drafts were yet to be finalised. Photo: Phil Miller campers”. “The draft regulations – including how they’re going to be enforced – are still being finalised and we will have more to say soon,” the spokesperson said. “The government is delivering on the election commitment to make more water frontage land available for all to enjoy through fishing and camping — any suggestion that we aren’t is misleading.” The government maintains its regulations will require campers to behave appropriately and in a way which protects the environment, the interests of licence holders and adjoining landowners and Aboriginal cultural heritage sites and values. Victorian Fisheries Authority will prosecute people who disregard the laws, operating a 24-hour hotline for reporting misconduct and working with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Parks Victoria and Victoria Police to enforce the regulations. While public consultation has finished, the government said it was still engaging with key stakeholders, including fishing, agriculture, environmental and traditional owner groups. The Victorian Farmers Federation has called on the government to establish a dedicated stakeholder reference group to advise on the regulations’ implementation. VFF president Emma Germano said farmers and
the environment would be significantly affected by the camping regulations set to come into force in just over a month’s time, and it was only fair those affected had their voices heard. “The Victorian government should have by now provided an official response to key stakeholder concerns and we remain hopeful that they will listen to the issues raised by the community,” Ms Germano said. The VFF has led recent joint meetings on behalf of stakeholders including Environment Victoria, Landcare Victoria, Rural Councils Victoria, Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria and the Victorian National Parks Association. “The overwhelming sentiment of those involved in the meetings is that the Victorian government must push back the implementation of the rules, undertake a proper assessment of risks and only proceed with low risk pilot sites, rather than on 17,000km of river frontage,” Ms Germano said. “A pilot will ensure there is time for the government to conduct an appropriate risk assessment of how these rules will impact agriculture, the environment and make sure the welfare of campers is also considered.” Last month, a parliamentary hearing revealed the government failed to provide any funding in the 2021-22 state budget to monitor and enforce its new camping regulations, instead cutting 15 per cent from the environment and biodiversity budget. During the hearings, Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio confirmed there was also no plan to support 10,000 farmers holding state-issued licenses to use the land who could no longer be able to obtain adequate insurance. Following the Weekly Times article, the state opposition claimed a backdown was a win for farmers and environmental groups such as Landcare, with shadow environment and climate change minister Bridget Vallence saying the laws were “botched from the start”. “Whilst we support more opportunities for recreation on public land, there must also be strong safeguards that protect people, our native environment and wildlife, and farms,” she said. Victoria’s recreational fishing peak body, VRFish, called on Ms D’Ambrosio to publicly clarify the government’s position regarding access to licensed public land for camping. VRFish chairman Rob Loats said the article was extremely concerning, and breaking access improvement promises to recreational fishers and boaters was not something any government should entertain. “It would be good if Minister D’Ambrosio could also explain why public roads under unused road licences, that lead to crown water frontages, are currently being closed hand over fist, and what the Andrews Labor government intends to do about this urgent issue,” he said.
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Human-grade meat received by knackery in spotlight:
Toxin from plant appears to be the cause of dog deaths “These animals were intended to be exported for human meat consumption, but got stuck in Australia due to COVID border restrictions and export constraints.”
— Maffra Knackery joint-owner Karen Backman. intended for human meat export, but because of COVID travel restrictions was sold to it for pet food manufacture. As a precaution, the knackery has recalled all its fresh meat products which were supplied between May 31 and July 3. The products are labelled as ‘Maffra District Knackery Mince’, ‘Maffra District Knackery Kennel’, ‘Maffra District Knackery Horse’, ‘Backman’s Greyhound Supplies Mince’, ‘Backman’s Greyhound Supplies Kennel’ and ‘Backman’s Greyhound Supplies Horse’. People with any of the knackery’s raw pet food product provided between May 31 and July 3 should return it to the place of purchase. If the product was delivered directly, people can contact the knackery, which will collect it. The knackery will provide a full refund or replacement of the pet food returned.
Knackery joint-owner Karen Backman said after being informed that a toxin from grazing animals eating a toxic native plant was the cause of the dog illnesses, they were able to identify a one-off purchase of animals understood to have been in an area with the toxic native plant. “These animals were intended to be exported for human meat consumption, but got stuck in Australia due to COVID border restrictions and export constraints,” she said. “For the first and only time we can now identify a possible source of grazing animals that might have eaten the toxic native plant and therefore might be a cause of the illnesses.” Ms Backman said the meat produced from human grade eating meat was one of many possible explanations for the cluster of dog liver disease caused by the toxin. “We will continue to openly assist the official investigations to find how the toxin found its way to these dogs,” she said. “We are committed to working with PrimeSafe and Agriculture Victoria in their investigations. “Our thoughts go out to all those people and dogs that are suffering as a result of this unprecedented spate of dog illnesses caused by a native plant toxin. “Times are already tough enough for us all. “Who could have ever imagined COVID causing our beloved dogs to get sick from a toxin found in an Australian plant?”
Indigofera produces the toxin which was found in a cluster of dogs that suffered liver failure, and has previously shown to build up in some grazing animals.
Steps are underway to compulsorily acquire undevelopable beach blocks David Braithwaite NOTICES for the compulsory acquisition of more than 500 coastal land lots have been placed in newspapers. Wellington Shire Council has not been able to find the owners of the blocks along the 90 Mile Beach, which are not able to be developedn. Six notices of compulsory acquisition, one each for different land groupings, plus a statement of rights and obligations, was published in the Government Gazette and covered two pages of the Herald Sun on Thursday, as well as today’s Gippsland Times. The owners have three months to consider the offer or claim compensation. It is part of the final stage of the compulsory acquisition process for 704 undevelopable lots, where owners’ addresses are unknown or unable to found, despite extensive searches. This the latest step in resolving a saga, which goes back to the 1950s, when developer Willmore and Randell lured people, mostly migrants from Europe, to buy land promoted as a “slice of paradise on Victoria’s Gold Coast”. The land, between The Honeysuckles and Paradise Beach,
was subdivided into 11,800 small lots before the introduction of planning control. Much of the area is inappropriate for development, because it is subject to flooding and has a lack of services. A permanent ban on development in these areas has been included in the Wellington Planning Scheme following an independent planning panel process established by the state government. In 2016, council decided to begin the statutory process to compulsorily acquire vacant land in the between settlements area south-west of the Golden Beach township. The process was carried out the follow year for about 440 properties where council was unable to contact owners. The 90 Mile Beach Plan Voluntary Assistance Scheme was introduced for vacant land that cannot be developed. Council had a funding agreement with the state government, which began in 2011 for $6 million, providing affected landowners an opportunity to voluntarily transfer their land to council for a voluntary assistance payment. The amount offered is based on independent advice from the
Victorian Valuer-General and is non-negotiable. For single lots the amount is $1500 (less outstanding rates and charges) each, three times the valuation. Land was not compulsorily acquired land from owners who had told council they were unwilling to transfer their land, but in the knowledge it could not be developed on. Land transfers began in early 2012, and since that time more than 1460 lots have been transferred to council voluntarily, which, with land already compulsorily acquired, means more than 80 per cent of the vacant lots in the between settlements are owned by council and will be transferred to the state Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for public use. With council’s land acquisition scheme ending, DELWP will begin its compulsory land acquisition process for remaining privately-owned land (about 1800 lots) from July 1. Areas considered unsuitable for development are contained in the rural conservation zone, compared to land contained in the low density residential zone in The Honeysuckles, Golden Beach and Paradise Beach settlements, which can be developed with planning permit approval.
Council development general manager Brent McAlister said council had made significant progress in transferring undevelopable 90 Mile Beach land into council ownership in recent years to resolve the longrunning inappropriate subdivisions saga. “The cost of the land acquisitions, including valuations and advertising costs, are funded through the state government grant provided to council in June 2011, when this long-running project commenced,” he said. “The land in the recent notices was acquired on July 22, 2021, and this is the final acquisition step to be taken by council. The land has very low value and it is unlikely that any of these ‘address unknown’ owners will come forward to provide evidence of title to or legal interest in the land to support a claim for compensation. “Council is preparing for the next stage in the project which is to assist DELWP facilitate a program of compulsory acquisition of remaining privately owned undevelopable land in the 90 Mile Beach subdivisions now that council’s voluntary and compulsory transfer schemes have concluded.”
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MAFFRA Knackery has expanded its recall of products to include all pet meat produced during a period when dogs became ill with liver disease. PrimeSafe and Agriculture Victoria have found the cause of the liver disease illnesses which had caused illness among dogs in Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula has been linked to a natural toxin called indospicine. The knackery did not know the toxin, found in a native plant called indigofera, was in its pet meat at the time dogs became ill, but is recalling all fresh meat products from this period as a precaution. It is understood the toxin can be found in any animal which grazes on these native Australian plants. The toxin, which can be found in grazing animals considered fit for human consumption, has never been an issue in Victoria before, although it has been an issue found in camel meat eaten by dogs in northern Australia. Camel meat has never been used in Maffra Knackery’s products. After being made aware of the link between indospicine in grazing animals and sick dogs, the knackery has audited its production records and identified a potentially common ingredient in all its fresh pet meats supplied between May 31 and July 3. The fresh meat product supplied during this period may have included meat which was
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Public submissions sought before Kalbar’s mining licence is granted
KALBAR Operations has applied for a mining licence in relation to its proposed Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project in Glenaladale. A decision on the mining licence will not be made until the Environmental Effects Statement process has finished, and the state Planning Minister has issued an assessment of the project’s environmental impacts. The licence application process provides an opportunity for public submissions to be made to inform Earth Resources Regulations’ decision to grant or refuse a licence. Earth Resources Regulation executive director Anthony Hurst encouraged anyone with an interest to make a submission on the specified grounds, including the applicant’s status as being ‘fit and proper’ to hold a licence and their financial capacity to complete their proposed work and rehabilitate the site. “We’ll make our final decision on the licence application once the EES process is fully complete and we have been able to consider the Minister for Planning’s assessment of the project’s environmental impacts,” he said. “The environmental assessment process underway will determine whether the mining proposal in the Glenaladale area has acceptable impacts and can proceed or not, while the mining licence application process is an additional legislative mechanism to assess if Kalbar meet criteria to be granted an exclusive right to mine the resource.” By law, the specific grounds which must be considered include the applicant’s status as ‘fit and proper’ to hold a licence and their financial capacity to undertake mining and rehabilitate the site. Native title requirements must also be met. Earth Resources Regulation stands by its position that Kalbar’s plan to excavate a large test pit cannot be determined before the EES process is complete. Kalbar’s mining licence application is open for public comment until August 11 via the Have Your Say page at earthresources.vic.gov.au The EES process will determine whether the project should proceed.
ENERGY Safe Victoria has welcomed the Victorian government’s decision to phase out existing open flued gas space heaters by fast tracking new Australian Standards to eliminate the potential for carbon monoxide poisoning. The government released a regulatory impact statement last December, with 17 stakeholder submissions provided to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for consideration. The regulatory impact statement was initially prompted by the carbon monoxide-related death of a Greensborough woman in 2017. Energy Safe Victoria, has also been promoting carbon monoxide safety through its ‘Be Sure’ campaign, urging Victorians to have their open flued gas space heaters serviced by a licensed plumber or gasfitter at least once every two years. The new Australian Standards will include new testing and other requirements for heaters manufactured from January 1, 2022, to prevent dangerous carbon monoxide spillage from open flued gas heaters affected by the negative pressure from the operation of exhaust fans where there is inadequate ventilation. The standards will require all new open flued
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are often similar to the flu, and exposure can result in death. gas space heaters to be designed so that they will shut down within 15 minutes when subjected to a negative pressure environment and will require a gasfitter to address this by providing additional ventilation and manually resetting the appliance. They will also require that all open flued type two decorative effect gas appliances are tested for thermal efficiency. Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Minister Lily D’Ambrosio and Energy Safe Victoria would consider an outright ban on open flued gas space heaters through appropriate regulatory action if there was evidence that the standardsbased approach was not effectively implemented. Energy Safe Victoria commissioner and chairperson Marnie Williams said carbon monoxide poisoning was an extremely serious issue, and while symptoms were often similar to the flu, exposure could result in death. Ms Williams welcomed the Victorian government’s decision, but reminded those using existing open flued gas space heaters to have units serviced at least every two years by a licenced plumber or gasfitter to prevent the odourless and colourless gas seeping into living spaces. She said Energy Safe Victoria had been working closely with the DELWP. “This is great news that, once implemented, will protect Victorians in the months, years and decades to come,” Ms Williams said. Ms Williams urged all Victorians to contact Energy Safe Victoria or visit the website for more information about carbon monoxide safety. Energy Safe Victoria is the Victoria’s independent safety regulator for electricity, gas and pipelines.
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the weekend as “essentially a zero day, because everybody who tested positive was locked away in iso for 100 per cent of the time they were a risk to public health”. Health authorities did not add any new exposure sites to the list for the second consecutive day yesterday, but there were 385 active exposure sites listed on the website. More than 20,000 people are isolating as primary close contacts as a result of the exposure sites, but thousands of these are coming to the end of their isolation period as tier one primary close contacts or household contacts of primary close contacts. Exposure sites are updated several times a day, and can be found via www.coronavirus.vic.gov. au/exposure-sites
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people tested positive last month and several sites have been identified as tier one hotspots. On Sunday, a “strong” wastewater COVID-19 reading was detected in the northern suburbs of Gelnroy, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale, and residents were being urged to get tested. Police were contacted for comment but said they won’t follow up enquiries relating to potential individual breaches.
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. For more information about vaccination, visit health.gov.au
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Maffra bus stop petition knocked back by council David Braithwaite
Council will not remove five trees at a bus stop near Maffra’s Hillcrest Estate, despite a petition from residents.
the school itself,” she said. “The removal of native vegetation to accommodate the operation of a school bus stop is not undertaken by council unless it is within clear zone for the edge of the traffic lane.” Council, however, considered the grubbing of the two stumps, which will not require a planning permit, as being beneficial to the ongoing management and maintenance of the road reserve and will provide more space for children while they wait to board the school bus. Meanwhile, council has received a petition against the planting of trees in Longford, which has 18 signatures. Landowners on Andrews Rd and Cumming Drive have objected the recent placing to Yellow Box trees, citing concerns that the 20 to 30 metre height of mature trees will affect north-facing views. Other concerns raised include the amount of bark the limbs will shed, safety issues caused by dropping limbs, and the amount of moisture the trees take from the ground. The petitioners said they were not opposed to tree
Council has received a petition asking for the removal of recently-planted Yellow Box trees in Longford, which will obscure views.
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SIX potential investors are in the state government’s $110 million program for new plantations in Victoria, according to senior government executive Nathan Trushell. Mr Trushell, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions forest and fibre executive director, said the program aimed to leverage private investment so that investors could achieve a typical rate of return. The process would finish by the end of the year, he said. Mr Trushell, a former VicForests chief executive, was speaking at a webinar, ‘Victorian Production Forests – a way forward’, organised by the Institute of Foresters and Australian Forest Growers. The seminar looked at Victorian forestry’s future, with an emphasis on Gippsland, in the light of the government’s decision to close native forestry by 2030. Mr Trushell said the government strongly supported Opal Australian Paper in the Latrobe Valley. Its owner, Nippon Paper, had recently bought a packaging business for $1.7 billion. “I am not speaking on Opal’s behalf,” Mr Trushell said, but added Opal had a strong focus on growing its package business. Globally, white paper was in decline, and had been hit by the COVID virus. In the strategic long-term, Opal would be more focussed on packaging business. “This is partly why we are working through the program to get the right species – it will be pine focussed,” Mr Trushell said. Mr Trushell said the government’s long-term forestry plan had committed funding until 2032. Apart from the $110 million, there was a $120 million support package for workers, businesses and local communities. For business, there were business transition support vouchers, the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund and the Victorian Forest Plan Transition Fund, Mr Trushell said. Worker support included redundancy top-ups, retraining and career transition support, and mental health and wellbeing help. Support for communities included local development strategies and money from the Victorian Forest Plan Transition Fund. Mr Trushell said 26 businesses to date had taken
THE Great Southern Rail Trail will be extended to include a section between Welshpool and Alberton. The state government has allocated $6 million in funding for the project through the Regional Infrastructure Fund – Stimulus Round, which will create a continuous trail of 99 kilometres from Leongatha through to Yarram. The trail currently runs from Leongatha to Welshpool and is popular among locals and visitors, with more than 40,000 walkers, joggers and cyclists using it each year. The project will enable the Wellington and South Gippsland shire councils to construct a new 21km trail between Welshpool and Alberton. The project will include bridges and water crossings and will utilise the former rail corridors across both shires. This extension builds on the government’s $1.3 million investment to support two additional extensions of the trail, including a 21km section from Nyora to Korumburra, and a 15km section from Korumburra to Leongatha, which are both under construction. Once these new sections of trail have been completed, it will deliver a continuous length of 135km from Nyora through to Yarram, which will meet the long-term vision of transforming the Great Southern Rail Trail into one of Australia’s longest rail trails.
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WELLINGTON Shire Council has knocked back a request to remove five trees near a Maffra school bus stop. However, council has agreed to grub two tree stumps at the bus stop, on Boisdale St, near the intersection with Hillcrest Drive. The requests were made in a petition, which had 21 signatures. In the letter accompanying the petition, Boisdale Consolidated School parent Leesa Brideson wrote on behalf of those concerned about the trees hindering the safety of people dropping off and collecting children from the area. “There are currently 14 Boisdale Consolidated School children that get on the bus, six younger siblings, eight adults and up to eight cars all trying to squeeze into a small space on the side of a busy road,” she wrote. “There is a small clearing where the bus stop is located, but unfortunately there is a huge tree stump right in the middle which makes parking difficult and forces the children to stand nearer the road. “Being that it is such a busy road, and at the top of a crest, makes it very dangerous for the small children. “There are over 100 houses currently located in the Hillcrest Estate and with the new Daly Park Estate under development, adding an extra 43 houses, the bus stop is likely to get a lot busier going forward.” In response to the petition, council officers determined the removal of the five trees required a planning permit as they were classed as nonplanted native vegetation. The process requires a referral to the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning and likely would require a biodiversity assessment. Council also noted removing the small trees was not supported by its position on retaining and increasing canopy cover to promote a cooler urban environment and improve biodiversity. Councillor Carmel Ripper said council did not provide formal assistance with bus stops used by buses chartered by schools. “The bus stop arrangement and their locations are made directly between the bus company and
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No. 32 Squadron birthday celebrations:
A World War 2 veteran returns to Sale after a mere 78 years NO. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War 2 veteran. Edward (Ted) McConchie, aged 98, trained on Beaufort aircraft at RAAF Base, East Sale, in 1943 when No. 1 Operational Training Unit and its wireless facilities were a concrete shelter near a main gate enclosing muddy fields strewn with partially constructed facilities. Within four months, he and his Beaufort crew were posted to No. 100 Squadron in Papua New Guinea, where they flew numerous anti-submarine patrols, bomb strikes and supply missions; dropping mail and code books to coast watchers surveilling Japanese occupation in the islands and surrounding Coral Sea. After that he was posted to No. 32 Squadron at Camden, Bundaberg and Lowood, where Mr McConchie served until he was discharged in August 1945. Mr Conchie, who returned to service soon after the war to work on new radio and radar equipment for the Dassault Mirage and retired as a squadron leader after serving in Paris and Washington DC, joined fellow Beaufort veteran and World War 2 pilot, Allan Woodward, 98, and former No. 32 Squadron commanding officers Group Captain (retd) Peter Cleary, Wing Commander (retd) Mike Oram and Wing Commander Adrian Mavros (Headquarters Air Academy B300 Transition) to celebrate with a tour of the base, morning tea with a cake and a flight in one of the squadron’s King Air B 350s. “It was a beautiful day to fly,” Mr McConchie said. “I hadn’t been back to Sale since 1943 and the flight over Bairnsdale and the lakes took me back to what the area was like back then, country towns surrounded by farms. “Everything’s certainly changed a lot and the base is a magnificent facility today. “During the war, I was a wireless operator and air gunner and my eyes are still pretty good,” he said.
“It was a beautiful day to fly ... I hadn’t been back to Sale since 1943 ... when we were coming down, we saw a Roulettes formation training on the horizon.” — World War 2 veteran Edward (Ted) McConchie, aged 98, who trained on Beaufort aircraft at RAAF Base, East Sale, in 1943.
Veteran and original 32 Squadron Air Gunner Edward (Ted) McConchie, in a No. 32 Squadron B350 King Air flying over RAAF Base, East Sale, during celebrations commemorating the squadron’s 32nd anniversary since re-formation.
they spoke to had their service culture and way of life in common. “Both Ted and Allan were inquisitive about everything going on at the base and there was a real interchange of ideas.” No. 32 Squadron Commanding Officer Wing Commander Andrew Daley said the birthday was an important milestone in the squadron’s history. “The event foregrounded the dedication, sacrifice and exemplary service of past and present members,” Wing Commander Daly said. “We were honoured to host Messrs McConchie and Woodward to thank them for their service and to celebrate the proud history of 32 Squadron that continues with ongoing operations today.”
“When we were coming down, we saw a Roulettes formation training on the horizon.” War historian and author Tony Clark, whose 20-year history with the Beaufort Association helped facilitate the veterans’ visit, described the day as a remarkable tribute. “I’ve been to many of these sort of events but what stood out about July 1 was that this was a whole of squadron event, and spectacularly well-organised,” Mr Clark said. “It was like a family reunion, although more so, because the veterans and the squadron members
Pictured from left, No. 32 Squadron Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Andrew Daly, World War 2 veteran and original No. 32 Squadron Air Gunner, Edward (Ted) McConchie and the first Commanding Officer of the re-formed No. 32 Squadron, Group Captain (retired) Peter Cleary, cut the cake to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the squadron’s re-formation.
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World War 2 veteran, air gunner and wireless operator Edward (Ted) McConchie (far right) and his Beaufort crew (from left) Tony Warden, Ken Davies and John Snewin.
BEN Cruachan Walking Club members are inviting those interested to join them in exploring some of the most interesting country Gippsland has to offer. On Saturday, August 7, the club’s walk will take in spectacular views of the Mitchell River Valley when members visit the historic Scott’s Farm in the Mitchell River National Park.
On Saturday, August 13, members will don snowshoes and shuffle among the Snow Gums of the Baw Baw Plateau — climbing to the summit of Mt St Gwinear, then joining the Australian Alps Walking Track. For more information, visit the club’s website at bencruachanwalkingclub.com
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Today marks 68 years since the end of the Korean War
Local Ted McKenzie and his service in Korea
EDWARD (‘Ted’) Thomas McKenzie (1928-2012) put his life on the line for his country, quite literally, when he enlisted to help defend from further incursions by North Korean and Chinese forces, the 38th parallel that to this day divides North and South Korea. He had already served in the Citizens’ Military Forces at Sale from 1948 to 1951. But one February day in 1952 while working at the Yallourn open cut as a machine operator, Ted decided to go to Melbourne with his good mate Ron Newton and join the regular army. Their Sale friend and Yallourn work mate, Johnny Hunt, had recently joined, so they agreed, “well, we might as well join the bloody army too”. The idea of overseas service was not foreign to Ted. His father, William (‘Gaslight’) McKenzie had been at Gallipoli and Beersheba in the First World War, and his brother Jack was in New Guinea in World War 2. Going meant leaving behind his ageing parents, Gaslight and Rose, and his close knit siblings, who he had grown up with on their Seaspray farm. It also meant being separated from his sweetheart, Betty Vizard, to whom he had become engaged. After some training at Puckapunyal Ted soon found himself on the front line of the 38th parallel. By then the main activity of his 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment was to patrol No Man’s Land that divided the opposing trench lines, and conduct trench raids and reconnaissance. Trench conditions could be very uncomfortable, with below-freezing winters and wet, humid summers, and the constant threat of shell and mortar fire. In an interview in 2011, Ted spoke briefly about the front line: “The first place we went to was Hill 131. “We were in the observation post looking over No Man’s Land, and anyway, the next minute a voice behind us said ‘G’day Macka, g’day Ron’, and it was Johnny! “He drove a jeep over from 1st battalion through camouflage nets, parked at the bottom, and came up to see us. “But anyway, 131 was near Panmunjom [where the Armistice was later declared] where we would see the search light on in the distance, and if the search lights turned green the war would be over. “But they never turned green when we were there. “From there we went back to a rest and reserve place called Area 6. “My sister Jessie Glover had sent me a loaf of bread, all sewn up in cloth; but it had gone hard and crumbly. “I said ‘look at it, it’s all broken, I better throw it away’. “But I opened it up in case there was a letter inside, and instead there was a bottle of whisky, as good as gold! “We then went to another part of the front line that was pretty notorious. “They called it Hill 355, also known as Little Gibraltar because it was that steep. “We stayed there for quite a little bit, and I think we went back there twice, because they’d bring you out and then you’d have a rest and reserve for a couple of weeks and then you’d go back in again. “The last time I went in there the Yanks came and took over from us. “There was me and a bloke, Teddy Langford I think his name was.
Ted McKenzie with his lifelong mate Ron Newton from Sale. “Christmas Day, 1952, Ron and I sampling good old Vic Beer we got in the Sun parcels”. memories, but not so the traumatic events that in later life revisited him in his dreams. Ted was a kind and gentle, resourceful, and patriotic man who believed it was his duty to quietly protect and work hard for his country and family. After his discharge in 1953, Ted married Betty and they had three children, Kerryn, Robyn and Russell. They lived a happy life together in Sale and their family grew to include several grandchildren and great-grandchildren who meant the world to Ted. — Dr Carol Glover
The Korean War
COVID restrictions may have prevented services going ahead at the weekend as planned to recognise the sacrifice of people who served in the Korean War, but their contributions will still be remembered. In the pre-dawn hours of June 25, 1950, the North Korean People’s Army launched a massive offensive across the 38th Parallel into South Korea. The North Korean forces drove the Republic of South Korea’s forces down the peninsula, capturing the capital, Seoul, within a week. On June 28, Prime Minister Robert Menzies committed Australian Navy assets to the Korean War, followed several days later by the Air Force No. 77 Squadron. On July 26, an Army battalion, 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, was committed to ground operations in Korea. By late July, Australian troops were on the ground and advancing with other United Nations forces through North Korea. In late 1950, as UN forces neared the North Korea-China border, Chinese troops entered the war and immediately pushed back the UN troops. Mobile fighting continued until mid-1951 including the Australian involvement in the Battle of Kapyong in April 1951 (two days before Anzac Day). On July 10, 1951, peace negotiations began between the waring powers in the town of Kaesong. Negotiations were suspended in August after the building used was reportedly bombed. The war continued for another two years until an armistice was signed at 10am on July 27, 1953. Sporadic fighting continued throughout the day, but as evening fell the guns fell silent. The armistice came into effect at 10pm. The end came so suddenly that some soldiers took some convincing that the fighting was really over. More than 17,000 Australians served during the Korean War, of whom 340 were killed and over 1216 wounded. Local people who served in Korea include Harry Jacobs, Alfred Jacobs (POW), Peter Cerda-Pavia, Wally Fawkner, Ian McDonald Geoff Collins and Edward (Ted) McKenzie. Lest we forget. — Information supplied by Marty Tanzer
Pull it Twist it Ted McKenzie “We had to go out to an area and form a kind of outpost, just sitting out there. “There used to be a dead Chinese man out there in a white smock. “It finished up they burnt him, threw petrol on him. “But anyway, this Yank said to us, “this is bloody suicide sitting out here; we’ll never come out here!” “It was only a few feet from the front line.” Ted was happy to be relieved by ‘the Yanks’. Gaslight died when he was away and Rose was unwell, so after 276 days of active service, some of it spent in Japan, he returned to Australia. He was intending to go back to Korea but the Armistice was declared soon after his return, on July 27, 1953. The camaraderie and fun he had with his mates in the camps and on leave became treasured
‘Tasie’ and Ted McKenzie. This photo was taken on Hill 131.
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Keeley Barakat is in her element at Thrift to Treasure in Raymond St, Sale.
Beautiful pre-loved, vintage and retro clothing and accessories THRIFT to Treasure in Raymond St, Sale, opened in April, offering pre-loved, vintage, new, designer, brand names and retro clothing, shoes and accessories. Wellington Community Opportunity and Keeley Barakat operate Thrift to Treasure, also offering Afterpay in store. They also have the food bank on Mark Avenue, Sale, and a furniture and opportunity shop on Macarthur St, Sale. Keeley said she had been helping Laurel Austin at the op shop for five years, and this sparked her passion for pre-loved items. “We received so many amazing donations and felt Sale was missing that type of shop
where all the hard work was already done for you and we picked the great items out,” Keeley said. She said with starting up a new business, it had been challenging “just getting the word out about who we are and what Thrift to Treasure is about” — but added the customers had been “amazing”. Keeley said all proceeds from Thrift to Treasure went back to the community, and now she was keen to firmly establish the store as part of the fabric of local life. Thrift to Treasure is at 269 Raymond St, Sale, right next to Findlay and Weymouth Pharmacy.
GIPPSLAND Pulse Therapy in Maffra offers pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for humans and equines, which aims to promote healing. Their new, fully renovated, purpose-designed premises at 40 Johnston St Maffra is now ready to welcome existing and new clients. Co-founders, owners and qualified therapists of Gippsland Pulse Therapy, Matt and Kenielle Bechaz, say the therapy can help with a multitude of health problems including chronic pain, back pain, eczema, asthma, chromes, shingles, muscle tension and soreness, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, sciatica pain, eczema and wound healing. Matt and Kenielle discovered pulsed therapy through personal experience in Queensland, and say the health benefits they experienced prompted the initial journey. “The experience not only helped my horse, Overtime, and I to achieve top honours at the Australian Campdrafting Competition the Wurruk Gold Cup — it also changed our direction in life forever,” Kenielle said. “Arriving home, we quickly realised that there was no local opportunity to continue with the therapy. “We set about researching and purchasing our own pulsed electromagnetic field therapy machine and embarked on an extensive study regime to became qualified therapists for both human and animal patients.” Two years later, they now have the only dedicated pulsed therapy centre in Gippsland - and Gippsland Pulse Therapy is the largest pulsed therapy provider in Australia. Kenielle said Gippsland Pulse Therapy had three top-of-the-line XL Pro machines which combined solid state engineering with user-controlled adjustable pulsing, allowing each session to be set at a comfortable and appropriate level for each client. Specially imported from America, she said the machines were the most advanced available. Kenielle works with clients to develop pulsed therapy plans based around individual needs, while Matt travels throughout Gippsland specializing in equine pulsed therapy, which can be done on properties without the need for any special facilities. “Splitting the business in two, with myself focusing on human treatment and Matt focusing on animals, has enabled us to hone our specific skills,” Kenielle said. She said the treatment was non-invasive, and
Kenielle Bechaz, co-founder of Gippsland Pulse Therapy, which is based in Maffra. many people found it so relaxing they often fell asleep during sessions. “Within the animal world, or more specifically the horse market, it is normally horses with behavioral issues (usually underpinned by untreated pain) that will send a frustrated owner looking for answers.” Gippsland Pulse Therapy will also treat dogs. Kenielle said the local community had embraced the alternative therapy, and people were open to learning about it. “People are so open minded to new things — that’s what is so great about Gippslanders,” she said. But there have been some challenges. Kenielle said working within frequently-changing government guidelines as a result of the pandemic had been be difficult to navigate at times. Shutdowns, and moving and cancelling of appointments had also been a challenge, but they had been buoyed by the support of clients who had remained loyal. People can check out ‘Gippsland Pulse Therapy PEMF’ on Facebook for more information. For Gippsland Pulse Therapy appointments, phone Kenielle on 0428 451 142 for humans and Matt on 0429 688 264 for equine appointments, or email gippypulsetherapy@bigpond.com People can also message via the Facebook page. The human clinic is open Monday to Thursday, with flexible times (6am to 6pm sessions available most days). Sessions are 45 minutes.
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GIPPSLAND Accounting Solutions offers a range of services including accounting advice and taxation services, self-managed superannuation funds, business advice and coaching and bookkeeping services. Based in Macarthur St, Sale, Gippsland Accounting Solutions is part of the local community — it is 100 per cent locally owned, and employs local people. Many will know the local names involved in Gippsland Accounting Solutions: owners Justin Robson, James March, Rebecca Considine and Ben Coleman; senior advisor and accountant Glenn Stagg; accountants Leesa Millar, Natalie Allman, James Whelan, Lachlan Dowd and Grace Ronchi; and bookkeepers Nicky Hogan, Kerrie Mayne and Janine Roest; all supported in administration by Yvonne Hickey and Stacey Mooney. Employees are encouraged to be involved in and support local communities and not-for-profit organisations. The business was founded on the back of the first wave of the pandemic in 2021 on June 18, 2020, when Justin Robson left his previous employment and launched Gippsland Accounting Solutions. “There was a great need by Gippsland business owners for support during this time that went beyond lodging a BAS or tax return,” Justin said. “They needed to understand what government support was available and gain a better
understanding of their financial circumstances. “A focus for our business was returning the focus of our work back to the client and not the compliance.” Twelve months later, on July 5, 2021, he was joined by James March, Rebecca Considine and Ben Coleman, along with their team. The previous home base of Gippsland Accounting Solutions was in Warragul, and this is now a satellite office. But as the business is cloud-based it can service clients from anywhere, overcoming difficulties faced when not being able to meet clients face-to-face. Justin said despite the challenges of setting up in a pandemic, they had been buoyed by the support and encouragement of clients and the Gippsland Accounting Solutions team, and the transition and fit-out of the new Sale office had gone smoothly. He said Gippsland Accounting Solutions would continue to establish itself in the Gippsland area and develop and encourage the team's growth for the benefit of clients. “We’d like to custom design our services to the clients needs rather than an out-of-the-box solution,” he said.
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Pooches pampered at doggy day care in Sale
MEG Ryan has a wealth of experience with dogs, and considers herself lucky to be able to combine her passion for pooches with her work. She took over Balanced Paws Doggy Day Care at the beginning of 2020, becoming the third owner of the business, which was originally established 2016. Meg offers doggy day care and grooming services, along with new puppy classes and manners classes. “Due to all the restrictions of the past year or so, many dogs are missing out on important socialisation that is vital for their development,” she said. “A lot of people have new puppies this year — and like people — to remain well balanced, they need to socialize outside their family unit. “Many of my clients are essential workers too, who have to spend long hours away from home. “So having their beloved pets picked up and dropped off is a great way to break up the day.” After more than two decades of experience in dog handling, training and welfare, Meg said she saw an opportunity to offer a unique service in Sale. “I spent 20 years coming to Gippsland to compete in various dog sports like obedience, agility and tracking, and moved to the area back in 2014”" she said. “I have continued my work with the Animal Aid in both Coldstream and Sale. “It was my work at the shelter that inspired the ‘Paw it forward’ program — where we give shelter dogs some respite from shelter life for a day, where they can socialize and feel some connection.” Meg said initially the business was quiet, with only a few regulars. “People wanted their pets at home with them and shops weren’t open, so the shop and drop services weren’t being utilised either,” she said. “Training classes were not able to happen.”
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Balanced Paws Doggy Day Care owner operator Meg Ryan with Wednesday and Banjo. But there were some positives. “Community and other local businesses coming together to really support each other has been a nice thing to be a part of,” Meg said. And now with word of mouth and local referrals, Balanced Paws Doggy Day Care is taking off, with plans for the future. Meg wants to allocate small dog and quiet dog areas to suit all personality types and host more classes at different levels, particularly for young dogs who have really missed out in the last 12 months on socialization. As owner-operator of Balanced Paws Doggy Day
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42 George Street rescheduled Grammar presents Matilda: the Musical
HIGHLY-REGARDED stage musical Matilda: the Musical is set to be presented by Gippsland Grammar. A cast of 40 senior students from the school have been rehearsing all year alongside a talented orchestra boasting staff and students. It is a stage musical based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. It was adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. Matilda (played by Year 9 student Georgia Steel) is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey (Ashton Hicks, Year 12). Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognise but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull (Joshua Hanratty, Year 11), hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of Matilda. Performances have been scheduled for Thursday through to Saturday. Gippsland Grammar hopes state government restrictions will allow shows to continue with an audience.
PERFORMANCES for the original production of 42 George Street, which were to be held at The Wedge last week, have been rescheduled. 42 George Street opens its doors to allow audiences a peek into the lives of three families that have lived there. The original play, written by local Melesa Eldred and performed by local actors, will give audiences a glance into the life-changing moments of its residents, set against the backdrop of events that shaped Australia. The Wedge is contacting ticket holders to let them know about the changes, and offer refunds to those who are unable to attend the new dates. Last Thursday’s show has been changed to 8pm this Thursday. Last Friday’s show has been moved to 8pm this Friday. Last Saturday’s matinee performance will be held this Saturday at 2pm, and the evening performance will be held from 8pm. The tickets have been allocated to the same seats for the corresponding performances. For more information, visit www.thewedge.com.au or phone 5143 3200.
Middle Ground at Gippsland Art Gallery
MIDDLE Ground is a new exhibition featuring seven photographers from Gippsland Art Gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition highlights the ways in which women artists have contributed to the overall diversity and vitality of the collection. The exhibition seeks to promote the achievements of artists traditionally overlooked because of their gender. The artists assembled here use photography and digital processes to explore a range of themes, from cultural and environmental issues through to fantasy and the imagination. Throughout, Middle Ground emerges as not only a term used to describe the middle distance of a picture, but as a point that has traditionally defined women artists in a field dominated by their male counterparts. The exhibition features a range of fascinating artworks by Polixeni Papapetrou, Angela Lynkushka, Siri Hayes, Tanya Dyhin, Jo Scicluna, Lydia Wegner and Izabela Pluta. Middle Ground will run until August 1, and entry is free. Gippsland Art Gallery’s entire collection is available via www.gippslandartgallery.com/collection
Beatles at Bundy Hall
BECAUSE of the latest COVID-19 restrictions, the Sale Film Society postponed its screening of Eight Days a Week: The Beatles Touring Years at the Bundy Hall. Scheduled for last Saturday night, the screening will now take place on Friday, August 20, from 7pm. The film is a documentary about the Beatles’ career during the band’s touring years between 1963 and 1966, when the band became a worldwide cultural phenomena. The evening will feature live music before and after the screening as well as a light supper of fresh soup and bread post the event. This will be a members’ only night, with memberships available from The Wedge box office or www.thewedge.com.au for $40.
Polexini Papapetrou’s The Wanderer (2009).
Local paintings on display BOND Street Event Centre will host an exhibition of paintings by three talented local amateur artists. The exhibition features work from Jocelyn Paterson, Susanne Morris and Annabelle Watson and range from abstract fluid art or acrylic pour to traditional landscapes. For more information, phone David on 5182 8770 or email bondstreeteventcentre@optusnet.com.au
An abstract fluid artwork by Jocelyn Paterson.
Poetry workshop at Sale’s Bond St
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BOND Street Event Centre will host a three-part workshop series, exploring convention defying writers who came to their power through poem. After meeting, the Rebel Poets, participants can try to write in their style. Poetry has served as a capsule for the human experience since song first found its way onto clay tablets. A truly universal form of expression, poetry has developed a reputation over time as being for the few rather than the many. The workshops are for anyone who feels poetry to be the domain of the literary elite, enjoys reading but haven’t connected with the poem, or would like to learn more about poetry. People will traverse time and styles of poetry, and meet a collection of poets who demonstrate that poetry truly is for everyone. The free event will be facilitated by English literature teacher and literacy educator Michelle MacNaughtan, on August 26, October 21 and December 16 from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information or to secure a place for the first workshop, email poetryatbond@gmail.com
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Helping out babies by Meet the local author baking in lockdown behind leadership book HELPING out Sale Hospital’s special care nursery has special significance for a man who is urging people to ‘Bake-for-Babies’ and help buy a phototherapy blanket for the nursery. Losing a newborn baby soon after birth is something that parents should never have to live through. But Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chairman Peter Cursley and his wife Susan lived through it. In 1993, after a long home birth labour and an emergency dash to the nearby hospital, baby Hanna was born facing an uphill battle to live. After days on life support, Peter and Susan had to make the unimaginable decision to take baby Hanna off life support. “She died in our arms not long afterwards,” Peter said. During this difficult time, Peter and Susan formed a close bond with the staff of the neonatal intensive care unit. Despite their own heartbreak, they were full of praise for the compassion, professionalism and commitment of all the clinical staff. Despite the negative outcome, Peter and Susan decided to donate to the unit to support other parents and their babies that begin life with a fight. Unfortunately for Peter, more sadness was to come. Susan was diagnosed with a brain tumour just a few months later, and died the following year. Despite the tragedies he had endured, Peter never forgot the kindness of the neonatal unit staff, or his pledge to do what he could to help. In 1995, he launched the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, a non-profit with the mission to raise money for medical equipment, nurse education and research to help sick and premature newborn babies. Since that time, the foundation has raised about $6 million to do just that, supporting hospitals primarily in the Canberra region. Peter has now retired to Sale and he is committed to extending the work of the foundation to support Gippsland special care nurseries. The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation campaign to raise the money to buy a phototherapy blanket for Sale’s special care nursery is called Bake for Babies, and the idea is simple. Bake something, anything, sell to your friends, workmates, neighbours or family members, and
Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chairman Peter Cursley has turned his own personal tragedy to positive action, and is currently helping to raise money for a phototherapy blanket for Sale Hospital’s special care nursery in Sale. donate the proceeds to the foundation. People can host a Bake for Babies morning tea in their workplace or have a bake sale with a sporting team. Bake for Babies runs until August 31. “People can bake whatever they like,” Peter said. “Cakes, scones, cookies, cupcakes … sell a slice or maybe charge friends for a seat at the table of a baked dinner.” “We want people to have fun baking, get their friends involved, and then sell their baked creations at a price they think appropriate and donate the profits to the campaign,” he said. Peter said one local woman had raised an amazing $786 after baking and decorating 416 cupcakes, and topped it up to make an $800 donation for the foundation. “If you can’t bake, get friends to sponsor you a few cents a day to stay out of the kitchen,” Peter suggested. All bakers or non-bakers donating more than $2 will receive a tax-deductible receipt, and 100 per cent of all money raised will go to buying the phototherapy blanket. Additional money raised will fund other medical equipment, education and research to help babies fighting for life. There is Bake for Babies information and ideas at newborn.org.au/bakeforbabies
COLLINS Booksellers Sale is will host a ‘meet the author’ event this weekend, COVID restrictions allowing, introducing local author Michael Rowell, who is launching his selfpublished book, Leadership Upgrade: 10 Keys to Become the Leader Your World Is Waiting For — Home, Community, Work. The event will be held in the Raymond St book store this Saturday, from 10.30am, where people can meet the author, have their book personally signed and enjoy a browse among the shelves. Books will be available to buy on the day, or by visiting www.collinsbooksellerssale.com.au Head of Empowered Nation consulting, Mr Rowell has been leading individuals, groups, and organisations in a range of industries and environments for more than 25 years. He holds a Master of Leadership degree, and believes “leadership changes the world”. His philosophy dictates everyone can learn to become a tremendous leader, whether in the home, at work, or in the community. Mr Rowell says he is passionate about helping people grow in their leadership capacity to bring positive change to their environment. When he’s not getting schooled at Connect 4 by his 11-year-old daughter or spending much more time on his DIY projects than the instructional videos suggest, he is working on his leadership and followership, and helping others do the same. For more information about the book and Empowered Nation workshops, visit www.empowerednation.com.au
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Surge in demand for winter clothing With strong demand for warm bedding and winter clothing, local op shops are urging people to donate good quality items they no longer need. friends could find the time to go had found during the past 10 through their wardrobes and years there were fewer volunteers donate any cosy winter clothes to help out, with people just too they were no longer using to their busy or understandably looking nearest Vinnies Shop during for paid work. opening hours, when restrictions “We are always desperately allowed. short of volunteers,” she said. “We always encourage people “I am always short of people to give their donations directly who want to step up and have to one of our volunteers at the more of a supportive role and counter so we can say thank you,” learn the office skills — because he said. there is a lot more to it than “This year we will sell more sorting clothes.” than six million items of clothMs Pellicano said Vinnies shops ing and save a further 3.5 million were also looking for volunteers kilos of textiles from landfill. right across the state. “Our hard-working shop volun“We would be so appreciative if teers are tireless in their efforts anyone could pop their hand up to keep our shops looking bright and volunteer for us,” she said. and attractive, and sales this year “We have volunteers from 16 to have been better than ever ...” 94, so there is no age limit.” Ms Sulter said the Red Cross — Skye Mitchell
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AFTER a particularly busy lead up to winter, local op shops are calling for more donations of warm winter clothing. Vinnies Gippsland area support manager Anne Pellicano said they had seen a demand for winter clothing in the local area. “Due to the pandemic last year where half of Victoria was closed down and we weren’t out shopping, we haven’t got that back up stock that we usually have,” Ms Pellicano said. “This means we don’t have as much winter clothes for our community.” Wanda Sulter manages the Red Cross stores in Leongatha and Sale and is also experiencing a shortfall. “This is the op shop’s busiest time, with the demand for woollen blankets and warm bedding and winter clothing,” she said. “Due to the lockdown last year and what we have experienced, we did not get the same amount of winter clothes this year.” “Usually we have enough stock through the winter stock from previous years, but this year we have already run out of our winter clothing,” Ms Sulter said. Vinnies Victoria executive general manager of commercial services Jeff Antcliff said the organisation hoped its regional
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AUCTION SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST AT 10:30AM ON SITE 12 CARPENTER STREET MAFFRA
ROOM FOR ALL THE FAMILY * Refurbished character weatherboard home * 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Separate lounge plus spacious family area * Large kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher * Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioner * Tandem carport, garage/workshop, bungalow and garden shed * Timber decked patio area at rear * Solar system reducing the cost of electricity
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AUCTION SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST AT 11:30AM ON SITE 65 POWERSCOURT STREET MAFFRA
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Vic’s big tree change rolls on As the state endures its fifth lockdown in 18 months, restriction-weary Melburnians are heading to the hills in droves, eager for a tree change and the freedoms of regional Victoria. The trend is driving up property prices in the country, with an almost 20 per cent annual growth in regional house prices. Pictured, the picturesque Maffra Wetlands Walk — exactly the type of scenery Melburnians are looking for in exchange for the concrete jungle. Photo: Christos Iliopoulos and sellers across the state were still active within a growth market, with all metrics holding strong. “Winter is typically a relatively low activity period but this year was different — Victorians are out there making property decisions,” she said. Many factors contributed to the aboveaverage number of sales during the June quarter, including an end to some stamp duty incentives. “With stamp duty concessions for first home buyers ceasing at the end of June, we saw enthusiastic interest in the weeks leading up to June 30,” Ms Calnan said. “The stand-out insight from REIV’s June quarter report is the propensity for buyers to genuinely consider regional Victoria as an attractive option for living and investing. “We know that COVID-19 has created flexibility in employment arrangements and hybrid working models are allowing people to set their property sights beyond Melbourne. “It’s also true that there are plenty of investment opportunities in regional areas.” Ms Calnan added the Victorian government had also been active in providing incentives for businesses and residents to set up shop and home in regional Victoria.
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content renting without the burden of a mortgage, according to the findings. Australians between 18 and 34-yearsold are most ambitious with their property and financial goals, with 44 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds and 47 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds wanting to be home owners and landlords — compared to just 23 per cent of 55 to 64-year-olds respondents. Thirty-eight per cent of Victorians want to be homeowners and landlords. Nearly a third of respondents said they would be likely to change their home loan product when moving house. Fifty-three per cent said they would change their electricity or gas service and products, and this number jumps to 60 per cent amongst Victorians. Seventy-two per cent of Australians surveyed were most likely to move home if it was to upgrade to a better house or better location, 45 per cent for a new job, 31 per cent to live closer to better schools and 32 per cent for love. Eighty-one per cent of respondents aged over 65 would relocate for a change of scene compared to 42 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds.
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Australia Board shortly after its inception in 2008. She is the first female president of Jersey Australia or its predecessor bodies which date back to the 1890s. “It’s definitely a good thing that a woman can take on such a role as we’ve only had the door ajar recently for such opportunities, but, to me, what matters is that you can fit the role properly no matter who you are,” Mrs Broad said. “It’s exciting and challenging to lead the organisation. I pride myself on inclusion and making sure members are brought along on the journey and hope to keep getting even better at that.” Mrs Broad said Jersey Australia played a vital role in advancing the breed and would continue to work on research and genetic development projects. “There is so much more value in having a registered animal and I’m looking forward to working with fellow Board members and building on projects and research, including the Jersey Most Profitable cow project to identify her contribution to farm profitability.” Mrs Broad is also upbeat about the broader dairy industry. “The industry has a very positive future with
good milk prices and weather conditions,” she said. “To start with an opening price over $7 is huge for every dairy farmer.” Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said Mrs Broad’s appointment was a positive change for the breed and industry. “The election is recognition of the work that Lisa has done during her time with the Board and her growth through the ranks as chair of the genetics committee and as senior vice president,” Mr Barrett said. “Lisa has a great vision for Jersey Australia and for the breed and she will be a wonderful leader.” Mrs Broad has been farming all her life. She grew up on a south Gippsland farm and moved to northern Victoria for 28 years before moving back to Wonthaggi two years ago. She replaced Chris MacKenzie as president. The new Jersey Australia vice-president is Brian Wilson and treasurer Jamie Drury, both from Tamworth. Jane Sykes from Tasmania has returned as chairman of promotions and Wayne Kuhne from Victoria replaces Mrs Broad as chairman of the genetics and breed development committee.
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FEEDING livestock is one of the main challenges facing farmers in parts of Victoria affected by recent severe weather and floods, with waterlogged paddocks, damaged pastures and flooded laneways preventing normal grazing. Agriculture Victoria’s Scott McDonald says managing livestock feeding after such an event is a three-step process. “The first thing you have to look at is a temporary feeding solution, for the health of the herd and to maintain production,” Mr Donald, a dairy and livestock systems development specialist, effluent engineer and environmental planning expert with more than 20 years’ experience in the field, said. “This could be temporary and mobile, easy-to-move infrastructure that will get you through the next few months. “Then you need to consider if long-term infrastructure will provide you with flexibility and efficiency to manage livestock during or after future events such as flooding or dry seasons. “The third step is siting,
making sure feed infrastructure is placed in the optimal location, taking into account issues such as topography, neighbouring properties, property overlays, soil type and effluent management.” Mr McDonald will be one of two presenters at Agriculture Victoria’s webinar, Temporary Feeding Solutions and Managing Effluent, to be held tomorrow. The free webinar will look at short-term and long-term infrastructure, as well as siting management. “The challenge for farmers is to understand all the different feeding options available and then choose a solution that best suits their property and business,” he said. “Success in farming is about having the flexibility in your farm and a management process where you can adapt to changed circumstances quickly.” The webinar will also feature information on managing effluent in wet conditions, presented by Agriculture Victoria dairy industry development officer Rachael Campbell. Ms Campbell, who has more
than 15 years’ experience supporting farmers in the dairy industry, specialising in sustainably managing and using nutrients on-farm, especially from effluent, will discuss managing effluent ponds when they are full, assessing effluent ponds for structural damage, and how to minimise water use in the dairy. “These are the three main things farmers need to focus on in the short term,” she said. “In the middle of winter, when paddocks are already wet, farmers need to be looking at where the farm is least saturated and then applying effluent as thinly as possible. “It’s also really important to assess the structural integrity of your effluent ponds, especially in this recent flood when in some cases the water levels rose relatively quickly.” The free webinar will run on Wednesday, July 28, from 11am to noon, and will include question time at the end of both presentations. To register, visit agriculture. vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/ event-listing
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SALE 1: 11:00am Nutrien EGL Heyfield Saleyards
N. Kelly 0417 369 637 R. Perkins 0409 660 176 B. Trinder 0448 930 053
SALE 2: 1:00pm Seaton Selling Complex Graeme McGillivray 0427 517 306 Greg Birss 0417 454 052 Trevor Stothers 0408 656 270 Scott Langley 0438 924 980 Good entries to hand, further entries invited. For entries please contact your preferred agent. Please note that COVID 19 rules and regulations will need to be adhered to if you are attending This is an Annual sale with breeders holding their consignments for this fixture, a yarding of well bred district cattle will be penned
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Top quality. Dry. Split. Mixed hardwood. Deliver all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.
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CARPENTER
Fully qualified, quality work guaranteed. Interior, exterior house, farm, factory, commercial. Verandahs, pergolas, decking. Mobile 0400 647 111.
JMS PAINTING
Servicing the Gippsland area with 15 years experience. Interior and exterior, new or old. For a prompt and reliable service contact Joe for a no obligation free quote. Phone 0477 232 706.
MICHAEL'S PAINTING
17 years experience on new builds and renovations, quality workmanship and reasonable rates. For a free quote call Michael on 0435 006 925.
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DAIRY FARM
We would like to employ an experienced, part time worker to perform general farm work and maintenance. You must be able to work as part of a team. References are essential. Please ph: 0439 451 077.
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Job Opportunities Manager Emergency Planning and Resilience Full Time Ongoing Salary: $99,520 - $109,719.35 per annum. Based at Maffra. Applications close Sunday 1 August 2021
Southern Rural Water are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly of Manager Emergency Planning and Resilience. This role will ensure that SRW has appropriate plans, processes, procedures, tools, skills and infrastructure systems in place to prepare and respond to emergency situations in an all-hazards context. The ideal candidate for this role would have high level experience in emergency management including emergency event coordination and emergency management legislation and policies.
Jackson Ave., Bowman Drive, Rosetti Crt and Chalmer Crt. 160 papers - $16 Dawson St area. 150 papers - $15 York/Raglan St area. 120 papers - $12 Raglan/McCole St areas 100 papers- $10. Templeton /McCole St area. 100 papers - $10 Phone Sue 0403 006 347
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Cadet Journalist - Sports Writer Full Time
Part-Time ongoing Sale location Leading community services organisation Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration Kinship Care Case Managers work in partnership with kinship carers, children and young people, birth parents, extended family and professionals. This role will predominantly focus on providing Contracted and First Supports services to Kinship Care placements, with an emphasis on promoting placement preservation and supporting children, young people and their carers. Learn more For more information visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/li sting/ Interested? If this sounds like you, apply today. Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) Address the Core Selection Criteria
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● Chronic Disease Coordinator Part time - Sale Vic. ● Senior Practice Nurse Full time - Sale Vic. ● Practice Nurse Full time and Part time - Sale Vic. ● General Practitioner Full time and Part time Sale Vic. and Morwell Vic. ● Aboriginal Health Practitioner (Female) Full time - Sale Vic. ● Aboriginal Health Practitioner Trainee Full time - Morwell Vic. ● Aboriginal Orange Door Practitioner Full time - Morwell Vic. ● Dental Assistant Part time - Sale Vic. ● Dental Receptionist Full time (6-month contract) - Sale Vic.
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Junior Client Services Officer At DMG, our team of experienced and outstanding people are passionate about helping our clients. We live and breathe our core values and go the extra mile to get the best outcome for our clients. They are comfortable with us because we are welcoming, honest and open; they are confident we have their best interests at heart. We are now seeking a Junior Client Services Officer to join our growing Financial Planning team in a full time role. If you are passionate about providing excellent client service and have an interest in finance or administration, this is a great opportunity to develop your career! Key Skills and Selection Criteria: Willingness to support the DMG Purpose and Core Values; Integrity, confidentiality, accountability and honesty; High attention to detail; Ability to communicate well with a variety of people; Excellent organisational skills; Ability to meet commitments; and Neat handwriting, accurate spelling and grammar, good basic math knowledge, typing speed and accuracy. For further information, a Position Description is available from our website or office. Industry specific knowledge and experience is not essential for this role as we are committed to the development of the right person through on- the-job training. Please provide your application and resume to our office by close of business Friday 6th August 2021. Attention: Amy Johnston DMG Financial Pty Ltd ajohnston@dmgfinancial.com.au
67-71 Foster Street, Sale VIC 3850 (03) 5144 4422 www.dmgfinancial.com.au
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
As one of the largest employers in the East Gippsland region, we offer a range of career opportunities and excellent staff benefits.
Accounts Payable Opportunity
o Join a leading provider of road transport services o Permanent – Full Time o Head Office role based in Sale, Victoria Dyers Distribution have expanded to cover major destinations across Australia. Dyers provide innovative distribution solutions and maintain strong year-on-year growth. We currently seeking a vibrant and energetic individual to join our head office team. This position works closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in a team based environment. Previous experience in accounts management is required and exposure to other administration functions is preferable. You will be well supported as you develop within the team through on the job training. What we are looking for: Solid administration experience – min. 12 months experience in a similar role or industry Excellent attention to detail and pride in quality of their work Highly organised and the ability to consistently meet deadlines Exceptional time management skills organisational and coordinating ability Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office in particular experience with Excel A willingness to learn and grow with the role If you have the suitable skills and attributes for these exciting roles please apply directly on SEEK by uploading your resume with regard to the above details that highlights your relevant experience by Wednesday 4 August 2021. If you would like any further details in relation to this role please direct your email to: dyershr@dyers.com.au
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The Gippsland Times newspaper is seeking a cadet journalist to join its editorial team. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in sports writing. He or she will also be required to work across a range of areas as issues arise, including but not limited to local government and community news, industrial relations, police and rural news. The ideal candidate will: ● Have excellent verbal and written communication skills; ● Have a good news sense and the ability to generate punchy, informative; accurate and balanced editorial on a range of subjects, generated by telephone and face-to-face interviews; ● Be online savvy and able to work across a range of platforms; ● Need to be self-motivated and have a driving ambition to report on local news, sourcing local stories and content to serve the Wellington Shire community; ● Be handy with a camera; and ● Have a current driver's licence. Some weekend and after hours work is required. Recent graduates or final year journalism students will be considered for the position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send a letter of application, resume, list of referees and work samples to: The editor, Julianne Langshaw at: jlangshaw@gippslandtimes.com.au or mail to: Julianne Langshaw, Editor, Gippsland Times, 74 Macalister St, Sale, Victoria 3850. Applications must be received by noon on Tuesday, August 3. 2021.
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Director of Medical Services
We are seeking a Suitably qualified General Practitioner to contribute to the success of Ramahyuck Primary Health Services by providing exceptional clinical leadership across the service. This role will not only provide excellence in primary care but also lead the development of our services to reach full capacity and capability, improving the health and well-being for our clients and community. • Enjoy working in a community controlled organisation with a supportive friendly team of Doctors, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners • Expand your professional and cultural knowledge by working with the Gunaikurnai people who are the traditional owners of Gippsland • A mixture of clinical and management responsibilities, generous base salary and a percentage of billing • Further your career working in a regional setting close to rivers, ocean and mountains • Salary packaging benefits available, including general PBI salary sacrifice and meal entertainment • Work for a well-respected not-for-profit organisation that is developing some exciting projects and is in a growth phase Applications to be emailed to – a.tilley@ramahyuck.org Please see Ramahyuck website for further details: www.ramahyuck.org Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Manager - Administration Support Executive Assistant (fixed term) Podiatrist - Grade 2 Continence Nurse Advisor Cancer Survivorship Nurse Oral Health Manager Emergency ANUM Central Intake Manager Administration Support Officers For full position descriptions and application details, please visit www.brhs.com.au or phone (03) 5150 3637
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Permanent Part Time - 2 positions available Ashleigh House is seeking 2x Enrolled Nurses to work in our high engaged and energetic team. The successful candidates will be able to work some night shift each week and may choose to accept available afternoon and morning shifts. Selection Criteria: ● Medication Endorsed Enrolled Nurse ● Current Registration with AHPRA ● Good people skills ● Good computer skills Applications to be emailed to lyn@secvinc.com.au COB Friday August 6, 2021.
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HEADSTART Apprentice/Traineeship Coordinator Full time - Fixed term until end of 2022 Ref: 1231989
We welcome your applications for the above position. Enquiries: Tom Hallinan 0477 990 212 Application should be submitted via Recruitment Online at: www.education.vic.gov.au/schooljobs GP1629947
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We are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic person who enjoys working with children to join our Administration Team at St Mary's Primary School Yarram. 12-month position - Commencing on 4th October 2021 to 16th September 2022. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. The successful applicant will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check. How to apply: A detailed position description and application requirements are available by accessing the St Mary's website at: https://www.stmyarram.catholic.edu.au Go to Our School then Situation Vacant Administration Officer. Email applications to the Principal at: mmoore@stmyarram.catholic.edu.au Applications close: 30th July 2021
Boisdale Consolidated School
Canteen Manager
Our school is in search of a canteen manager to begin in the role from Term 3, 2021. The successful applicant will need to obtain a Working with Children Check and have completed a Food Handler's Certificate. Details of Position: ● Hours: Approximately 7 hours per week (with the potential to increase) ● Pay Rate: $28.53p/h ● Tasks: Includes food preparation, ordering, cleaning of canteen, customer service, daily transactions and banking. To apply for the positon please email resume and a description of relevant food experience/work history to boisdale.cs@education.vic.gov.au For further information, do not hesitate to contact the school on 5145 4391.
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All Terrain Forklifts
Suitable for growers, farmers, producers and construction. 2 units available. Mast Explorer, 2008/9 HD30-4, 3T cap., 4x4, 3.7mtr mast, side shifts, new tyres, turbo Perkins diesel, HYD trans., e.c., $30,745. Cars 2nd unit, same specs as above, with brand new turbo charged Perkins, supplied by Perkins (mtr cost $12,500), sell $38,500. Free service. Please contact us for all Phone Sam 0488 471 163 your telescopic All Terrain equipment. Traralgon Caravans 0439 791 955.
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For boys and girls U/10, U/12, U/14, U16 and U18 for season 21/22. Men's and Women's CBL coaches for season 21/22. Please send correspondence to the secretary at maba@netspace.net.au Applications close Saturday, July 31, 2021.
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RECEPTIONIST POSITION CONTRACT NO 2022-008
Pound Road East Widening Works
Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil construction contractors, to tender for the widening of Pound Road East, near Yarram totaling 2.7 kilometers in two sections. Practical completion date: 23 December 2021. All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Projects Engineer, Harold Johnston by email: harold.johnston@wellington.vic.gov.au
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Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 25 August 2021. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2022-007
Unsealed Road Intersection Upgrade Works
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Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil construction contractors, to tender for the upgrading of twelve unsealed Road Intersections within the Shire. Practical completion date: 23 December 2021. All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Projects Engineer, Harold Johnston by email: harold.johnston@wellington.vic.gov.au
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Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 25 August 2021. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.
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Today, tomorrow and my whole life through I will always remember you. Thank you for your endless love and the many happy memories I will treasure in my heart. - Binnie. Mum, Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, what beautiful memories you have left behind. Of all the gifts in life having you as my Mum is the greatest gift of all. "Love You, Bye". I'll see you in my dreams. xxx. Pauline.
BUTCHER nee Hogan, Lorna Jean. Passed away peacefully July 18, 2021. Aged 77. Much loved sister of Vera, sister-in-law to Huey, Aunty to Andrea, Danielle and Paul, Great Aunt to Lachlan, Alexander and Bridie. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day.
HILL, Nola Aveen. Of Tinamba. Passed away peacefully at Maffra Hospital on July 24 2021. Mother of Jeanette Aveen Pavitt, Stuart Owen Emery and Catherine Margaret Emery. Loved grandmother of Christopher, Sean, Shae; Melissa, Andrea, Amanda; Stuart, Elizabeth, Sarah and Michael. Great grandmother of Callan, Chelsea, Korbyn; Macy, Seth; Toby, Isla; Michael, Grace, and Eliana.
JACKSON, Chris. 7/5/1947 - 20/7/2021 Passed away at Sale Gardens Nursing Home, after a long battle with illness. Aged 74. Loving husband to Terry, father to Carolyn, grandad to Vanessa, Shannon, and Jett, great grandad to Gaige and Axel. Son to Peter (dec.) and Alma. Loving brother to his twin Bruce (dec.), Shirley (dec.), and Margaret. His loves in life were fishing, making sinkers and building things. His suffering has now come to an end. No longer in pain, and in a better place. Privately Cremated.
Thank you for all your love, caring and gentle kind heart. Special memories of you will always make me smile. - Paul.
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BUTCHER (nee Hogan), Lorna. 30/9/1943 - 18/7/2021 Loved and loving wife of Brian (Binnie). Dearly loved Mum of Pauline and Paul, Vicki, Sharon and Robert. Loved and adored Nan of Bianca, Carly, Zac, Joel and Hannah.
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Nan, Not a day will go by where we won't think of you and remember the happy memories we shared together. We will miss your gentle soul, delicious sweet treats, and warm hugs. Thank you for inspiring us JOJIC, Radivoj. to cherish the simple Rudi things in life. 1/08/1933 - 21/07/2021 We love you so much. Passed away after a short Bianca, Carly and Zac xxx illness in CCU-CGHS. Rudi who was always my My beautiful Mum, lovely, best parent I've With your huge hugs and had in my life. kisses and the all Rudi gave me his love important little things you deeply from his heart. did, always made me feel He gave me honest love loved. from the day that I was I will miss you so much, born. you will be in my heart Now I have lost forever. xxx. everything, the biggest - Vicki. love given as a parent, the love and happiness that Mum/Nan, he gave me over the last You had a heart of gold, 27 years. so loving and kind. My dear dad Rudi, I'm A helping hand you would blessed to have had you always give. in my life. I will always Loved beyond words and love you deeply from my missed beyond measure. heart. Thank you for the No longer in our lives to happiness that you gave share but in our hearts me. Thank you for you will live on forever. bringing me into your xxx lovely home with Inge. Love always Sharon, Rest in peace. Robert and Joel. I will miss your love forever. Nan, 'Til we meet again, from Rest in Peace Nan. Snezana (Jenny) Jojic. I already miss your big cuddles and lipstick Thank you to doctors kisses. Monash, Ahmed, Ziffer, I miss and love you, from Sarcar and the nurses. Hannah xoxoxo Jenny would also like to say thank you very much BUTCHER (Hogan), Bronnie, Chris and kids Lorna Jean. for their support in this 30/9/1943 - 18/7/2021. very hard time with Uncle Dear sister of Ken and Rudi and especially now. Pat. Loved Aunty of Also, thank you to Tania and James. Michelle, Marcia and Greg Forever in our hearts for their support.
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LEAR, (Nee Chaffey) Karen Ann. 22/09/1963 - 22/07/2021 Passed away peacefully. Loved daughter of Frances and Allan. Sister to Janine and Dayna. Dearly loved wife of Mick, much loved mother to Bianca, Matthew and Nicole. Karen/nan to Kane, Charlotte and Brodie.
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LEAR (Nee Chaffey), Karen Ann. Much loved and admired aunty, sister-in-law and cherished friend. It's the things that set her apart from the crowd that we will hold forever in our memories. Her unique, beautiful and multi-talented spirit will live on. Gone with God to ride the horses in the sky. Gayle, Steve, Dean, Kellie Karen in your passing and Amber. there's a massive hole in my heart that nothing in Loved sister-in-law of this world can ever fill Garry and Christine Lear. again. You were the most Our love and deepest caring and thoughtful sympathy to Mick, Bianca, person that I've ever Matthew and all the known. Your love for family.Thank you Karen animals, plants and God for the joy and privilege of was amazing. Your ability being in your life. You will and the effort you would be greatly missed! Until put into to saving sick and we meet again. Forever dying plants and animals Loved! was mind blowing. My love I will never have the In memory of our beautiful pleasure of walking hand sister and loving aunt in hand around the farm Karen. Forever in our or the beach again or hear hearts. you say "yep I'll pick you Dayna, Janine and up in ten minutes from the families. dogs" or "did you lock the chooks up and feed the Karen, you were a special dog". It's all the little things person that lived for Mick, that I will miss my love. your family and animals. We were together forty Will always have fond years. It didn't feel m e m o r i e s of you, anything like that Babe. specially our trip away. They say he only takes Loved sister-in-law of the good ones early. I Dave Shaz and Family. wish I could make him give you back to us Aunty Kaz, because we were robbed I still can't believe you are of the most precious soul gone but in your true form ever put on this earth. I you went out quietly with hope you find happiness no fuss just how you liked and peace wherever you to live your life. are now. Just know that I will miss you coming for you will be missed every your haircuts. I loved our single hour of every day chats and you became for the rest of my life. one of my biggest Thank you for all your supporters in business, love. life and health. I'll miss Your loving husband your random one minute forever and ever. phones calls just to check in make sure everything is My Mumma and Kane's fine. Karen. Rest easy now you are no You have taught us how longer in pain. to love, be compassionate Love you always Sez, and see the beauty in Andrew, Zane and Sienna animals and nature. Our and Alanna xxx times together cleaning horse gear and laughing To Mick, Bianca, Kane, will forever stay in my Matt, Nicole and family. heart. You taught me the Frances and Allan .Love importance of good food and deepest sympathy to and family dinners. Your all. Karen was always a strength and values are good and caring friend to like no other. We were all our family. She will truly blessed to have remain in our hearts spent our lives together. I always. Gone too soon. know you will always be Love Maxine, Adrian, Rob with us. We love you and Bek, Will and Jem, Mum, rest peacefully. All and families our love, Bianca and Kane xx Mother, although a big piece of my heart is gone I will always cherish our time together. You were the best mother and grandmother to me and my family and we will never forget. Rest in peace. Love always Matt, Nicole, Charlie and Brodie. My other mother, You were such a selfless, strong and compassionate woman and have made such a mark on my heart. I am so thankful for all the things you taught me with your strong family values and wealth of knowledge. I wouldn't be the person or the mother I am today without your guidance and support. I will always cherish the time we had together and the amazing Nan you were to our children. You brought so much joy to our lives and you and your memory will always be with us. Love Nicole, Charlie and Brodie.
LEAR, Karen. To Mick and family our hearts reach out to you for the loss of such an amazing person in Karen. The memories we have with Kaz will be our strength to get through this painful time. Someone so special… can never be forgotten only missed. Our thoughts are with you all. Sympathies, Chris, Adriana and The Minke Family.
McLEOD, Norma Jean. 26/6/1924 - 24/7/2021 Passed away peacefully at Ashleigh House, Sale. Aged 97 years. Devoted wife of Ken (dec.). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and Maree, Helen and Rudy, Dawn (dec.), and Glenys. Cherished Nan of Stuart, Cam (dec.), Suzie, Sarah, Ashleigh, and Shane. Loving Great Nan of Olivia, Baylin, Leni, Tao, and Ivy. A wonderful Lady Rest in Peace
Thank you for being such a compassionate, caring and loving daughter who filled our lives with love, happiness and pride. We have lost a truly beautiful friend who will never be forgotten. Until we meet again, God bless. TYLER, Allan Samuel. Mum and Dad. Passed away July 13, 2021. Much loved brother of Ev, brother-in-law of Ern Abbott (both dec.) and uncle to Lyn and family. Loving memories
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BUTCHER (Hogan). The funeral for Mrs Lorna Butcher WAS HELD yesterday (Monday July 26, 2021) at Our Chapel 5 Queen St, Maffra followed by interment at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.
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GIBBS (nee Roberts), Zeila Irene. July 31, 2001. It's 20 years since we lost our beautiful Mummy. The most kind, loving mother anyone would ever want. Loved by all the family and friends. She was Briagolong's garden lady and a cupper for all who called in. Always hard-working and would do anything for anyone, and so kind. Mum, you taught us 5P's in a pod the warmth of home life and to look after each and all our families. You had a wonderful life with Len until his passing and are now together with him and our little sister Petrie. We were so lucky to have your wisdom and nature you gave to us, Mum. Miss you so much. Always loved and remembered with soft memories. - Pam, Pat, Pauline, Petrie (dec.) and Peg. Husbands Barrie, Dev, George and John. Big Nan to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
BLADES, Brian. Dad, Bereavement No words can tell, No flowers repay, Thanks HIHO. A funeral service for The loss we had, Mr Neil Archie Hiho WAS 17 years ago today. SIMMS, Debbie Sue. HELD on Wednesday July 'Til memories fail, And life departs, The Simms family would 21, 2021. You will live forever, like to thank all family and In all our hearts. friends for their love and - Deb, Cass, Damien and support on the sad familes. passing of Debbie. The cards, phone calls, and so many beautiful flowers. BLADES, Brian. Special thanks to the July 27, 2004. Palliative Care team and Seventeen years have Lainey for their loving care slipped away, but memo- in the last three weeks of HILL. ries now come to the fore For funeral arrangements and they will be treasured Deb's life. Also Letts Funeral for Mrs Nola Aveen Hill evermore. please visit our website or Kath, loving family and Services. It was everything Debbie planned and contact: grandchildren. wished for. We are forever grateful.
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JOJIC A private service for Mr Radivoj 'Rudi' Jojic will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel Sale on THURSDAY (July 29, 2021), followed by interment at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.
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Quantum Support Services executive director Cindy Pullar.
$1M donation provides housing and hope A PILOT project that seeks to change violent behaviour of teenagers towards their parents is currently underway as a result of a Latrobe Health Services donation to Gippsland-based family support agency Quantum Support Services. The donation was one of three totalling $1 million by the not-for-profit private health insurer in response to the increased demand for family violence and mental health support within the region as a result of the pandemic. Latrobe Health Services donated $350,000 each to Anglicare Victoria and Quantum, and a further $300,000 to Berry Street in May of last year. Quantum, which has an office in Sale, used its donation to set up the pilot project and employ two specialist family violence youth workers to provide an outreach service to assist with information, advice and referrals for adolescents who are violent in the home.
The service is running in three regional Victorian municipalities, with participants receiving approximately 20 weeks of intensive case management. Quantum executive director Cindy Pullar said the pilot project enhanced family safety by working directly with the young people who are demonstrating violence and abusive behaviour in the home as a direct result of their experience of family violence. She said teens and their families experiencing this form of violence needed a specialised approach to establish safety in the home and restore family relationships. “We help the young people to understand and regulate their behaviour and develop a sense of empathy and compassion for others,” she said. The donations have also funded: • Employment of a children’s practice leader for The Orange Door in Gippsland.
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The leader specialises in supporting young people affected by family violence. Anglicare Victoria regional director Gippsland Tim Pedlow said the appointment of the leader has been so successful that the state governmentauspiced Family Safety Victoria is now replicating the role across six other The Orange Door sites; • Support for Berry Street’s Going Out and Living Successfully Program, which provides supported accommodation and assistance with study, employment, health care needs and independent living skills for 11 young people at two Latrobe Valley locations; • Eight hundred and fifty visits to the East Bairnsdale Community Hub food pantry over the past financial year, providing meals, food packages and a gathering place for those affected by bushfires and isolation.
ONLINE annual meetings are becoming the norm for Lake Wellington Yacht Club, which had its second one on Sunday. “It took a bit of pre-work to get it to run smoothly because we had by-law changes and many committee nominations,” returning commodore Darryn Dyer said. “But on the other hand we’ve had no interruption with the March Marlay Point Overnight Race and Family Fair, and we’re very happy with that.” The club’s weekly sailing season begins in late September.
“We would love people to come and try sailing or come to one of our introduction events, including specific ones for women and girls,” Mr Dyer said. “You don’t need your own boat, you can jump on a member or club boat, from 24 footers to small dinghies’, he continued. “Everyone’s welcome whether sailing, helping with racing or boat safety.” For more information on club activities visit the club’s Facebook page or www.lakewellingtonyachtclub.org
WELLINGTON Shire Council is calling on residents to share their concerns and suggestions about living well during the COVID-19 pandemic, via the Living Well During COVID-19 Survey. The survey will shape the Living Well During COVID-19 Plan, which will chart a course from responding to the virus to living well at a time of pandemic. Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the pandemic had taken a toll on residents’ mental and physical well-being. “Council understands that people want to feel secure and to be able to socialise again, so the survey will encourage respondents to share their suggestions on improving daily life,” he said. Living well also means working well. Businesses have lost incomes, workers have lost jobs, and essential services have been disrupted, so paid and volunteer work, study and even some hobbies will also be addressed by the survey and plan. Wellington residents have expressed concern about plans to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic – from the vaccine rollout and testing to issues around physical wellbeing – so the survey will take suggestions relating to council’s frontline defences against the virus. The Wellington Living Well During COVID-19 Plan is not a recovery plan. A plan for a post-COVID-19 recovery will come later, but the current survey will inform what a recovery phase might address. To access the survey, visit your.wellington.vic.gov.au/ livingwellduringcovid
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I’m A Bronco wins race six.
STEVEN Pateman rode and trained separate winners during Sunday’s meeting at Greenwattle Racecourse. The meeting, held on a track rated “soft five”, began with three 3272 metre hurdle races, of which Pateman won two. Pateman rode Sivar, trained by Peter Lafferty at Warrnambool, to a six-length victory in race two, the 0-114 rating hurdle. Pateman has a 38 per cent winning strike rate from his past 50 rides. Geelong-based Patemen then trained the quinella in the next race, the benchmark 120 steeplechase. Historic, ridden by Aaron Mitchell, won by a length from Power of Words. The opening race, the maiden hurdle, was won by Tamarack, trained by Eric Musgrove at Bass and ridden by Darryl Horner. The sevenyear-old gelding won his debut over the jumps, with his five previous wins coming on the flat. Cranbourne-based Andrea Leek, who in 2004 became the first female jockey to win the Grand National Hurdle at Flemington, trained her first winner at her third attempt. Heir to the Throne, ridden by Ben Allen, won the day’s final race, the 1615m benchmark 70 handicap. A $28 chance at the tote, the six-year-old gelding, a half-brother to 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance, edged out favourite Worsford. Another close finish happened in race seven, the 1415m benchmark 64 handicap. Condo’s Express, trained by Richard Laming at Cranbourne and ridden by Mikaela Lawrence, won by a nose from Please Sir and Vitani after the trio broke away in the home straight. It was the four-year-old gelding’s second win from 22 starts, and first win in nearly two years. Amegdul, trained by James Cummings at Flemington and ridden by Michael Dee, won race four, the 1206m two-year-old maiden plate, by three-quarters of a length from the Peter Moody-trained Granny’s Reward. In race five, the 1206m two-year-old maiden plate, Red Hot Nicc led most of the way, but Chartres, trained by Matt Laurie at Mornington and ridden by Ethan Brown, made a move in the home straight to win by a length. I’m A Bronco produced a big finish to win race six, the 1415m three-year-old maiden plate, on debut. The gelding, trained by Patrick Payne at Ballarat and ridden by Billy Egan, was well back in the home straight, but found room to charge to victory by one and a half lengths. Race eight, the 1732m benchmark 58 handicap, was won by Lobster Noodles, trained by Leon and Troy Corstens at Flemington, ridden by Ethan Brown. The four-year-old mare won by a length from a pair of horses trained by Mat Ellerton and Simon Zahra. Yulong Code, trained by Moody at Pakenham and ridden by Luke Nolen, won race nine, the 1206m benchmark 64 handicap. The three-year-old colt sat behind the leader for much of the race, before making a move in the home straight to win by two lengths. The next meeting at Greenwattle, the first of the 2021-22 season, will be on Thursday, August 12.
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The main oval at Stephenson Park, where the Sale City Football-Netball Club rooms (right) were recently upgraded. The changerooms will also be upgraded soon. Photos: John Morgan
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Amegdul wins race four ahead of Granny’s Reward.
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AFL season is over for Pendlebury
COLLINGWOOD captain Scott Pendlebury’s AFL season has come to a premature end because of a leg injury. Scans on Saturday confirmed Pendlebury, from Sale, suffered a hairline fracture in his lower left leg during the first quarter of the previous night’s match against Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium. Pendlebury was subbed out of the match at quarter-time. “Unfortunately I have a little crack in my leg and that’s it from me on field this season,” Pendlebury Tweeted on Saturday. “Thanks for the well wishes and keep getting behind the boys. Plenty to like last night and exciting to see the next four games and what we can bring.” Collingwood general manager of football Graham Wright said it takes a lot to stop Pendlebury from playing. “He has been durable almost beyond belief to have played 334 matches across 16 seasons but a fracture, however small, requires appropriate treatment and care,” he said. “There is no displacement and Scott is relatively comfortable. “As captain he will stay close to our very young group over the last month of the season to contribute as a leader and, as usual, we’ll see him back on the track on day one of preseason training.”
Gld Rally postponed to October
Lobster Noodles wins race eight, with Steel Skies in second place.
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Heir to the Throne, trained by Andrea Leek and ridden by Ben Allen, wins race 10 at Greenwattle Racecourse on Sunday ahead of Worsfold and Come On Carl. Report, page 30. Photo: Ross Holburt, Racing Photos
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KILMANY greyhound trainer Cheryle Ragen had a good weekend, with three of her dogs winning races in Sale. Following two winners on Friday night, Ragen had success on Sunday, when Wigram Road took out the 520 metre restricted win final. Coming off a win and a second placing, Wigram Road worked his way to the lead after the start, before breaking away, with Rufiano, trained by Rod Ashworth at Cowwarr, not far behind. Rufiano made a late charge, but Wigram Rod held on to win by half a length. Boisdale trainer Dawn Johnston had a winning double on Sunday night. Bigsy won the race 10 440m grade five by three and a half lengths from Slick Paws, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield. Locked In finished third for Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany. Johnston’s first win came in race two, a heat of the 440m mixed grade six and seven series, with Nathan Ryder finishing five lengths clear of Aussie Legend, trained by Leslie Hughes at Giffard, who will also contest next Sunday’s final. The winners of the other two heats, Hendrick Bale Page 32 – Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 27 July, 2021
and Gracie Bale, are trained by Daniel Gibbons at Avalon. Reimagine, trained by Terry Proctor at Alberton West, won by six lengths on debut in the opening 440m maiden. Following back-to-back second placings, California Blond, trained by Northway, finished well to win the race five 440m grade five by two lengths. Diamond Cartel, trained by Lindsay Fulford at Maffra, stormed home to win the race 11 440m grade five by two lengths. Race six, the 520m mixed grade four and five, was won by Aston Glow, trained by Tanya Sincock at Catani, ahead of Victory Chase for Adrian Smit at Longford. Madalia Mick, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains, secured third place at the post. Crowdza Dazzled, trained by Joyce Condon at Devon Meadows, was a start to finish winner in the race seven 440m grade five. Race nine, a 440m free for all, was won by shortpriced favourite Lots Of Chatter, trained by Graeme Jose at Catani. Zachary finished second for Bill McMahon at Darriman. LOCALLY-OWNED group race winner Catch The Thief returned to Sale to win on Friday night.
The dog, trained at Pearcedale by Jason Thompson, won race nine, a 520m mixed grade three and four. Catch The Thief raced out to a big lead, and was never challenged, winning by five lengths from Kuro Kismet, who was coming off back-to-back wins for Briagolong-based Matt Clark, Catch The Thief’s former trainer. The success was Thompson’s third for the night. The first came in race four, a 650m grade five, which was taken out by Collinda Beast. Madalia Champ finished third for John Connor at Rosedale. Thompson’s Aussie Secret claimed hat-trick of victories in race eight, a 440m free for all. Finishing three lengths behind was Soda Prince, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, while last start Sale winner Suspense Rules, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram, came third. The first of Ragen’s two winners for the night was Rev Up Freddy, who took out race three, a 440m mixed grade six and seven, at the post head of Little Kit. Dr Wade came third for Emily McMahon at Darriman. State The Facts won the race 11 440m grade five for Ragen by six lengths, with Reinforced finished third for Smith.
The race two 440m maiden was won by Lacie Rose, trained in Rosedale by Jeff Chignell. Another Rosedale-trained winner came in the night’s final race, a 650m grade five. Rose’s Honey, trained by Carolyn Jones, took the lead at the top of the home straight before holding off a fast-finishing Flying Fox. West Of Westeros, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, led most of the way, but was passed in the straight to finish third. Tempting Fate, trained by Joy Reinke at Johnsonville, won the race one 440 maiden. Race five, a 520m restricted win event, was taken out by Pineapple Turtle, trained by Aaron Campbell at Drouin. Patience Pays, trained by Smit, led until half-way up the home straight to finished third. Minter Zoom led race six, a 520m grade five, all the way to win for Robert Reinke at Johnsonville. In third place was Prime Time, trained by Corey Fulford at Bundalaguah. The race seven 440m grade five was won by Weeona Pete, trained by Michael Whyte at Bunyip, with Tarlee third for Jenny Gill at Darriman. Rizzo, trained by Stephen Whyte at Bunyip the race 10 440m grade five by six lengths. In third place was Prize Diamond for Northway.