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Big timber wins big city project Philip Hopkins

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THE developer Hines had formed the concept and design for its big new timber building in Melbourne, but no final decisions had been made about the type of timber.

Sustainability was the key theme of the proposed building at 36 Wellington St in Collingwood.

“Then we saw Bendigo,” said Hines construction manager, Jo Lees.

Bendigo - that’s the new Government Hub being built that marks a new level in the use of mass-engineered timber in a major building in Victoria.

“We loved the timber; we saw what they were doing,” Ms Lees said.

“It was easy for us to tell a story on what the concept meant for us in terms of timber, the value that brings, and that lends itself to six-star, Green Star (environmental rating).”

All the timber in the Wellington St

building comes from Victoria - Glulam (GLT) from Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) in Heyfield and CLT from X-Lam Australia in Wodonga.

The engineered wood is as strong as steel: ASH’s Glulam consists of planks of wood glued together under high pressure to form large columns and beams, while CLT consists of large panels, also glued together under high pressure, with each layer at right angles to the other.

The 15-level, 18,500 square-metre commercial building in Wellington St has two levels of basement, six levels of concrete podium and nine levels of timber structure, which makes it the tallest timber structure in Australia - a mixture of certified CLT and GLT. Hines, a US real estate investment, development and management company, has 26 timber buildings in the US at all stages from concept to completion.

A total of 13 are completed. All are part of the company’s 3T Portfolio - timber,

talent and technology. Ms Lees said when the timber concept was first mooted, Hines assumed it would use European spruce. However, the Bendigo builder ICON suggested they consider ASH. “We were not sure of ASH’s capacity, but over the next six-to-nine months, as we got our building permits, they ramped up,” she said.

“They got to the point where they could supply Bendigo and our job. We got together with ICON to formulate why we should use ASH.” Ms Lees said several reasons showed that Australian timber was a viable option.

“Cost - that always comes into it. The saving on shipping was a fairly high percentage of dollars,” she said.

“Time - having it local, three hours away, was a saving. All that ties into risk; it was a less-risky proposition going local - there is better control over

shipping, more quality control. Culture they know the industry in Australia, the installers, the contractors, even things down to delivery.”

Ms Lees said ASH’s managed regrowth hardwood was a different colour, darker than European spruce.

“We needed to get the architects on board. The structural properties are different as well; Vic Ash is stiffer than spruce, requiring some rework in the engineering but that worked in our favour; the stiffer timber beams and columns could be a bit more slender, using less wood for the same structural result. That was one of the many considerations,” she said.

The Wellington St building has 970 cubic metres of hardwood GLT as beams and columns, and 2350 m3 in CLT made from radiata pine. About 30 per cent of the GLT volume is columns and 70 per cent beams.

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Assault on Maffra-Sale Road

The driver is expected to be summonsed at a later date.

Anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to phone Wellington Highway Patrol Senior Constable Rose at 5142 2200.

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SALE Police are calling for witnesses following an incident on Maffra-Sale Rd, near the entry to Sale Greyhound Club, on Friday, October 28, at about 10pm.

A male victim sustained minor injuries after allegedly being assaulted by a group of four to five males.

First Constable Wilson from Sale Police urged anyone with information or dash cam footage of, or the lead-up to, the incident, to phone the station on 5142 2200.

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Operation MUDCAP

HEYFIELD Police, Parks Victoria and Game Management Authority (GMA) conducted Operation MUDCUP from Friday, October 28, to Sunday, October 30.

The operation was primarily conducted in the Licola North and Moroka areas of the Alpine National Park, and focussed on driver behaviour and hunting compliance along with general public order around camp areas.

While a large number of motorists, campers and hunters were spoken to, police reported that the public was generally well behaved.

GMA officers detected six offences, with one penalty notice issued for illegal hunting activity, four warnings given, and two illegal firearms seized in the Alpine National Park.

Reports have emerged alleging this vehicle was seen in the area when a lit flare was thrown at a Boisdale residence.

On Friday, October 28, police caught a 50-yearold Guys Hill man drink driving on Licola Rd, Glenmaggie.

The 50-year-old failed the preliminary roadside breath test, returning a reading almost double the legal limit, and had allegedly driven a significant distance above the legal limit while towing a large caravan.

Police issued the Guys Hill man a penalty notice, and his licence was suspended for six months.

Flare thrown

BRIAGOLONG Police are urging anyone with information regarding an incident on Tuesday, October 11, where a flare was lit and thrown at a Boisdale residence to come forward.

Last month, a flare was lit and thrown at a Boisdale residence, which authorities believe may have been an attempt to set a weatherboard house on fire.

A sedan was seen in the area at the time of the offence.

Briagolong Police Senior Constable Stuart Brewer is calling for anyone with information or footage to phone the Briagolong Police Station at 5142 5213.

No more burnouts for Skyline WELLINGTON Highway Patrol caught a P-plater driver for improper use of a motor vehicle, after deliberately losing traction while exiting the No1 Car Wash in Sale on Sunday, October 30.

At about 4.15pm on October 30, Wellington Highway Patrol and a P-plater driving a Nissan Skyline were leaving the No1 Car Wash when the provisional driver deliberately lost traction while exiting the car wash onto York St. Police intercepted the Nissan Skyline on York St, impounding the vehicle for 30 days.

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SALE Police got up close and personal with Sale Show’s legless guests, with the boys in blue fearlessly holding a female python. Police were pleased with the crowd behaviour Friday and Saturday at the Sale Show.

There were minimal incidents brought to Police attention.

Police in attendance said they would like to pass on their thanks to the public, for the support received from everyone that stopped for a chat and a photo.

YARRAM Police recently finalised a week-long night-shift operation targeting offending in and around the Yarram area, with a key focus on road safety and high-visibility policing.

During the operation, Yarram Police said they detected a number of offences of significant concern:  On 16/10/22 a 48 year-old Kilmany man was processed for drink driving at nearly four times the legal limit. The man will be summonsed to appear at court and his vehicle was impounded for one month.  On 18/10/22 a 51 year-old Yarram man was processed for drink driving at nearly five times the legal limit. The man will be summonsed to appear at court and his vehicle was impounded for one month.  On 19/10/22 a 39 year-old Port Albert woman was processed for drink driving at over four times the legal limit. The female will be summonsed to appear at court and her vehicle was impounded for one month.  On 19/10/22 a 60 year-old Yarram woman was processed for drink driving at over twice the legal limit. The woman received a penalty notice and has had her licence disqualified for a period of 10 months.

There was also a large number of minor offences detected, which were dealt with via public education and warnings.

Yarram officer in charge, Sergeant Bainbridge had a message for the community.

“It is deeply disappointing to see members of our community putting not only their own lives at risk, but other members of their community,” he said.

“If people think they can predict when police will be patrolling in the Yarram area, they need to think again. Yarram Police will be conducting many more operations such as this in the future, with a zero tolerance to offending drivers.”

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SWIFTS Creek resident Stephen Richardson has been confirmed as the Labor Party candidate for Gippsland East.

A member of the Gippsland East branch of the ALP, Mr Richardson has lived in Swifts Creek for most of his life, and had a career in electrical contracting and agriculture.

He has also been an active member of the local CFA brigade, recreation reserve and football, netball and tennis clubs. More broadly, he has been active in the Timber Transition Committee

Newlyannounced Labor candidate for Gippsland East, Stephen Richardson.

and the Business and Tourism Association.

Mr Richardson made the decision to stand in East Gippsland because of his “commitment to Labor values and recognition of the enormous changes that are occurring in the state, and wanting to be a constructive part of the transition process”.

He will stand against incumbent MP and Nationals candidate Tim Bull in Gippsland East, who currently holds the lower-house seat with a margin of 17.6 per cent.

The state election is on November 26.

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“The beams and columns are all exposed. We are excited about that as it will be a great feature,” Ms Lees said.

ASH’s national business development manager, Daniel Wright, said unlike at Bendigo, his company took a role this time in design and detailing with the architect.

“How the joints and connections work - we helped with that to make sure it was cost efficient, manufactured in time and looks good. That is a lot of the work - about five months’ collaborative with architects and engineers.”

Mr Wright said the 1000m3 of their managed regrowth hardwood amounted to about 350,000 kilograms of stored carbon.

“We regrow that volume in the forest in less than five minutes,” he said.

ASH had more input into the beams and columns on the Wellington project.

“We learnt lessons from previous jobs. The structural strength in our hardwood is incredible;

its strength-to-weight ratio compared to its price is internationally incredible. We have lots of data with fire testing; we understand how the wood performs in fire and how safe it is,” he said.

“We were able to start pushing cost efficiencies.

The column sizes are 380 millimetres by 380mm, the beams about 700mm to 900mm deep by 380mm as well. It’s an improved efficiency of about 15 per cent compared with Bendigo, even though it has similar loads. Fire and structural knowledge help with that.”

The Wellington project will take ASH about four months to produce. It starts with CNC - ‘computer numerical control’; big robotic timber processors cut and mould the timber to meet the requirements of the connections.

“We create a 3D model, the structure we devised with the architect and engineer - the full building is in virtual reality. Every member, every screw in that model is millimetre perfect. From that we take a shop drawing with every individual piece.

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“I can look at the beam, for example, with its screws and brackets, and rotate it on the computer; we can see where everything is, which helps determine improvements before being manufactured,” Mr Wright said.

“That shop drawing feeds through to our robots.

The robots have their own program that actually determine the best tools to use - drills, saws, milling units, chain saws. There are 160 tools on this machine. It will choose the best tool to make the cut, or the drill and our technician can override that. Technology has caught up now - you build it in the boardroom and then the robots go and make it for you.”

Mr Wright said the team approach with the architect, engineer, the builder, the client and X-Lam had been a smooth process.

“This is the blueprint on how to do these builds, the team has been really good; the building will come together really well,” he said.

“This is the future.”

Big screening Maffra bank wins best in state SALE Film Society’s penultimate screening for 2022 is happening tomorrow night.

Petite Maman is the picture for November, A still from Petite a “gentle Maman. Image: story” telling Madman Films/Canal+ of a young girl (Joséphine Sanz) who encounters another (Gabrielle Sanz) in the woods near her late grandmother’s home, and the friendship that transpires.

This feature-length French drama is helmed by Céline Sciamma, who also directed the critically-adored Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

The screening of Petite Maman comes following the society’s cancelled outdoor screening of An American Werewolf in London, which did not go ahead because of a risk of thunderstorms.

Society secretary Gerard Callinan is hopeful of hosting similar events in the future.

“The idea of an outdoor screening continues to be attractive,” he said. “We’ll have to see what 2023 brings.”

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MAFFRA’S Bendigo Bank branch has been recognised as the best in the state.

Officially known as Community Bank Maffra & District, the branch was awarded Regional Victoria & Tasmania Branch of the Year during a virtual ceremony last month.

The accolade was accepted by all four Maffra staff members at Bendigo Bank’s Sale branch on Tuesday, October 25.

Maffra & District branch manager Renee Vidler described receiving the prize as “quite a shock”.

“A nice shock, because we’ve been nominated for Branch of the Year, like, the last three years,” Ms Vidler said.

“It’s good to still be up there, but to finally win just makes it even better.”

The ceremony differed from previous years where awards were previously presented during Bendigo Bank’s annual conference of regional branch managers, in 2022 they were announced via the video-conferencing software Microsoft Teams.

Employees from Community Bank branches across Gippsland - including Heyfield, Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Traralgon - all gathered at the Sale branch to watch the event streamed.

Additionally, it was the first ceremony to see all staff at a branch recognised, rather than the branch manager alone.

Ms Vidler said it was “really good” to see everyone recognised after two years of COVID and lockdowns.

“It means that the work that you’ve put in over

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“But also, our point of difference is what we put back into the community, and especially here in Maffra - we’re the only branch that’s open all day, every day.”

Presently, in-person banking services are limited in Maffra, with the town’s Commonwealth Bank branch closing at 1pm weekdays, and the NAB branch listed online as “temporarily closed”.

Community Bank Maffra & District celebrated its win well into last week, with balloons and commemorative writing still present when the Gippsland Times visited the branch on Wednesday.

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Loch Sport CFA seeks volunteers LOCH Sport CFA is calling for new volunteers to join its fire brigade.

CFA is a skilled and highly-trained volunteerbased organisation that works to protect the lives and properties of millions of Victorians.

CFA volunteers undertake a range of operational tasks such as firefighting, road rescues, emergency medical response, as well as non-operational roles including fundraising, marketing, community education and engagement.

Loch Sport CFA Brigade Captain Peter Connell said the brigade was looking for new members to help fill some of those roles within the brigade.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone who is interested in serving their community and applying their skills and knowledge to CFA,” he said.

“Whether you want to jump on the truck and fight fires or wish to join the brigade in a non-operational support role, we will find one that suits you.”

The brigade has regular training sessions at the station, as well at areas in and around the

township. “We often work very closely with other emergency services agencies, which helps us build great relationships with other members of the emergency sector and local community,” captain Connell said.

“We’re an inclusive organisation and welcome all applicants, and joining our brigade is not only fantastic for skill development, but is also a great opportunity to meet new people.”

Those interested in joining, or wanting to learn more, can phone Loch Sport Brigade Captain Pete on 0415 391 123 or Brigade secretary Bernie on 0417 122 495.

Alternatively, interested people can speak with the brigade at their fundraising op-shop that operates from the fire station (105 National Park Rd Loch Sport) on Sunday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

You can also learn more about volunteering with CFA at https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers

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Sale Show’s exhibition showcases array of local talent THIS year’s Sale Show showcased a vast array of talent in a wide variety of gardening, cooking and craft products.

The high standard of the entries resulted in an eye catching and attractive display enjoyed by Show visitors.

With more than 900 entries in the primary art section, students found their artwork on the wall and the children’s novelty sections included robots, decorated shoes, dream catchers and snow globes.

The Exhibition Pavilion aggregate local winner was Sue-Ellen Bunting.

Sue-Ellen enjoyed winning this prize for the first time with wins in the flowers, vegetables, preserves, cooking and craft sections.

She also achieved the highest aggregate in the healthy lifestyle section.

The prestigious Joan Laws Memorial Award was won by Elizabeth Newnham, with prizes won in preserves and needlework section.

In the Garden pavilion, Irene Askew excelled, winning the champion exhibit of flowers with a bouquet of six different blooms and the champion vegetable, with a cabbage.

Cheryl Walker was awarded the champion exhibit for fruit with her limes.

Wilma Freeman scooped many awards in the novice fruit section and Airly Primary School won the junior healthy lifestyle aggregate.

Rose Smolenaars achieved the highest aggregate in preserves and Sandra Weber won the Val Daymond Award for the best exhibit in this section with her lemon butter.

Vicki Kewish not only won the best exhibit in the cookery section for her fruit cake, but it was also selected to compete in the VAS rich fruit cake competition later in the year.

The highest aggregate in cooking went to Cheryl Walker.

Sue Allison won the champion piece of artwork with her depiction of a horse and Anne Fleming was awarded the aggregate prize.

The champion piece of Secondary School art was awarded to Emily Kanavan for her painting of birds.

In the crafts section, Sue Allison won champion piece of craftwork with her paper craft of a peacock, and the aggregate prize was awarded to Heather Duggan.

The aggregate in needlework went to Leonie Martinson. The champions in needlework were Anne Safianski for her embroidery, Cheryl Field for her patchwork and Alice Dell for her sewing.

The aggregate in knitting and crochet went to

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Wendy Gilbert and the champion article to Therese Smythe. Janice Sharp won the best article of knitting and crochet by a person more than 70 years of age.

In the CWA section, the Bundalaguah branch won both sections of the competition with a ‘Festival of Flavours’ and ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ presentations.

Alice Dell won the champion individual entry in this section with her tamari ball.

Finally, photography prizes were awarded to Meagan Boast for the best print in show with her portrait of a girl and Peter Southall will compete

in the VAS photography competition with his print of an animal in action.

The best junior print in show was won by Emelia Sanders with her animal print, and this photo will also compete in the VAS junior photography competition later in the year.

There were many other prize winners and congratulations to everyone who contributed to the displays in the pavilion.

Whether a prize is won or not, showcasing the gardens, cooking and craft talents in our local community inspires others to ‘have a go’.

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Along Seaspray’s boardwalk . . .

ANOTHER exciting historical project will be unveiled in Seaspray on Saturday, (November 12), at 11am, with a cordial invitation to all to join the celebration.

The Seaspray Historical Signboard Walk, consisting of 10 boards along the foreshore pathway, will be officially opened, with addresses from noted Gippsland historian Peter Synan, Seaspray Ratepayers Association president Kaylene Wheeler and local historian Sue Kennedy; as well as a representative of the project sponsor, Esso Australia.

The Seaspray Historical Signboard Walk project has been in the planning phase for several years, and the Seaspray community is thrilled to finally see the boards installed for all to enjoy.

There were 10 topics chosen as subjects to reflect various aspects of early community life in the town, including stories dating back as far as the 1920s relating to early beach fashions and the supply of fresh bread and milk to campers. Also featured are the general store’s beginnings, clearing of the Sale to Seaspray road, early townscapes and the origins of the tennis club, with many interesting old photographs included.

Sale Garden Supplies will install the boards, constructed by Riviera Signs.

Seaspray children will be involved in the physical unveiling of the signs. The signboard launch will take place at the site of the first sign, which is situated at the caravan park end of the foreshore.

After the opening, attendees will be free to stroll along the walk to read and absorb the content of

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the boards. They may even wish to remain in the town and enjoy some lunch from the general store, Ronnie’s Tea Rooms or the delicious new menu on offer at the surf club.

Bookings are essential for those planning to eat lunch at the Seaspray Surf Club. To make a booking, head to https://www.opentable.com.au/

Holey Plain homestead history book launches tomorrow night Zoe Askew LOCAL history buff and established author Ann Andrew has added a sixth publication to her name with her most recent book - an historical non-fiction novel about the Crooke family’s establishment in Gippsland and the erection of the stunning Holey Plain Homestead, located south-east of Rosedale: ‘Success in Kangaroo Land - The Crooke Family of the Holey Plain’.

Tomorrow, (Wednesday, November 9), at 7pm, Mrs Andrew will launch her latest book in the Wellington Room at the Port of Sale.

Mrs Andrew has spent her entire life in Gippsland, growing up in Fulham, attending school at St Anne’s, nowadays known as Gippsland Grammar, and working as a medical librarian at Sale Hospital before starting her career as an author.

In 1991, Mrs Andrew published her first nonfiction novel, ‘Two Turrets and a Dome; a history of the Gippsland Base Hospital 1860s to 1980s’, followed by ‘Life at St Annes, Gippsland Grammar School and STAGGS’ in 1995 and ‘Bairnsdale’s

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Home and Hospital’ in 1998. Before ‘Success in Kangaroo Land’, Mrs Andrew also published ‘50 years of history; Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club 1955 to 2005’ and ‘The Hico Story; Dairy herd improvement in Gippsland and Colac’.

“I just like local history, and once you get into it, it becomes really quite a passion,” Mrs Andrew said.

“This story (Success in Kangaroo Land), the significance is the family has records going back to when they first took the property on in 1837.

“There are not many properties now still held by the original family that have got the original records, which is where I have got the information from, and it tells a wonderful story of early pastoral developments, squatters and early settlements.”

Each page of Success in Kangaroo Land leads readers through a fascinating story about the Crooke family and the early settlement of the Gippsland region, with exquisite original photographs, maps and records, creating a spectacular vitality between the book’s ends.

Bookings for the official public launch of Ann Andrew’s latest work can be made via Eventbrite or directly via the Sale Library.

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 THE Combined Churches of Maffra will host an Advent Lunch to welcome the Advent season on Sunday, November 27 commencing at 12.30pm in the Geoff Webster Centre, St John’s Anglican Church, Thomson St, Maffra. Cost $10 per person or $20 per family, all welcome.  MAFFRA Neighbourhood House is looking for teachers, tutors and facilitators to organise courses and groups next year. Anyone interested in sharing a skill, hobby or a passion is invited to phone the house on 0422 335 155.

Maffra Neighbourhood House would also like to hear from anyone who would like to teach classes in cooking, gardening, digital literacy, active wellbeing or exercise groups, languages, darts, music, art, craft, photography or something completely different.

The house wants to offer more classes after school, evenings and at weekends.

Everyone is welcome to pop in and have a look at the fabulous new space.

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The Gathering of Kindness, established by Professor Cath Crock and the Hush Foundation, has been hosted annually for seven years, aiming to improve health care through the arts and recognising kindness as a central tenet to human wellbeing.

One Curious Doctor by Dr Hilton Koppe is among the works of literature being promoted in the 2022 Gathering of Kindness, bringing Dr Koppe to Sale for a special book signing at Collins Booksellers on Saturday, November 11, from 10am until 11am.

Bookings are not required.

Whether you are a medical professional or just love a good book, One Curious Doctor is a heartfelt journey of a dedicated doctor as he explores the intricacies of PTSD and reminisces on the good, the bad and the ugly of a long career as a GP in rural NSW. To learn more about Dr Koppe and his recently published book, One Curious Doctor, head to https://www.hiltonkoppe.com.

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“Once I was diagnosed with PTSD and stopped working as a GP, I still kept doing the teaching work I’ve been doing, and it gave me the space to explore ‘Why did this happen to me?’” Dr Koppe said.

“Out of all the doctors I know, I did more to take care of my own personal wellbeing, like actually did it, and still it happened. So there’s this question, was it the vicarious trauma, was it through being a migrant, was it the intergenerational trauma or was it just my personality?”

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CENTRAL Gippsland Health is among the 17 finalists selected for the 2022 Gippsland Primary Health Awards.

The annual awards, hosted by Gippsland Primary Health Network, acknowledge and honour the individuals and service providers in the primary healthcare sector.

Gippsland PHN chief executive, Amanda Proposch, congratulated the finalists, thanking all those who had entered the awards.

“The entries demonstrate the excellent work occurring in primary care across Gippsland,” Ms Proposch said.

“The finalists come from every part of Gippsland, with entries targeting care for people of all ages, delivering innovative and seamless services and programs.

“We congratulate all finalists.”

The winners will be announced at Gippsland PHN’s annual general meeting and awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 16, at the Criterion in Sale from 6pm.

THIS is a story about life; this is a story about death. This is a story about life, death and everything in between. This is Doctor Hilton Koppe’s story.

As a migrant to Australia, Dr Hilton Koppe, author of the newly-published One Curious Doctor, always felt like an outsider, dedicating big efforts to fit in as a young boy growing up in Sydney.

The feeling of not belonging, relentless in its presence, peaked when Dr Koppe moved from the big smoke to the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales to work as a general practitioner more than 30 years ago.

The amazing, terrible, wonderful, uncontrollable, unpredictable thing we call life wasn’t always easy for Dr Koppe. His grandparents were Holocaust survivors, European refugees between World War One and World War Two. His parents died prematurely from conditions modern medicine could not cure.

After completing his medical training in Sydney, Dr Koppe desired to work as a country GP, leading him on a 765-kilometre journey north of Sydney to the small town of Bangalow in the Northern Rivers region.

“In the 1980s, it was a really small, working-class country town, not like it is today, full of white linen and expensive giftware,” Dr Koppe said.

“It was really like being an old-fashioned country GP, caring for people, families, across generations, doing home visits to farms, opening cattle gates and then working, caring for people at the local hospitals.

“A real cradle-to-grave kind of medicine.”

Dr Koppe flourished as a medical professional working as a country GP, gaining irreplaceable experience, forming beautiful relationships and single-handedly making a difference within the Bangalow community, but not without a cost.

“It was great, but it came at a cost 30-something years later, caring for people at that level,” Dr Koppe said.

“It had a personal impact on me, and that is what stimulated me to explore that impact in this book [One Curious Doctor].”

In 2019, Dr Koppe was diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), a mental health condition triggered by a singular traumatic event or conglomeration of traumatic events.

There are a number of contributing factors to developing PTSD, including past life experiences such as childhood trauma or sexual abuse, genetic factors, brain chemistry, and having a job that exposes you to repeated trauma, such as police, ambulance officer, firefighter or military, to name a few.

In Australia, about two per cent of adults experience PTSD each year, and about 12 per cent experience PTSD in their lifetime. Symptoms can vary over time or from person to person and include recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event, flashbacks, upsetting dreams or nightmares about the traumatic event and severe emotional distress or physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event.

For Doctor Koppe, working as a GP in a small country town in regional NSW was the best time of his life; it was also the worst. “[Working as a GP in Bangalow] is two sides of the same coin,” Dr Koppe said.

“On the one side, it was just fantastic to be able to be involved in people’s lives; it’s a very privileged position, and there is an enormous amount of trust.

“So to be accepted into people’s lives and have that position of trust, it was really the making of me as a human being, as a person.

“I learnt so much from my patients and from those experiences, I would never change it for the world because it really was the making of me.

“But on the other side of that same coin is the

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Emergency Response Exercise at West Sale Star and the fifth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal as a recognition for his 40 years of Air Force service.

The flying award will be presented to Wing Commander Burge at No 32 Squadron’s upcoming 80th anniversary today.

RAAF NEWS AFTER several months of planning and with the support of Wellington Shire Council, members of RAAF East Sale and civilian emergency service agencies worked together recently for a night emergency exercise at West Sale Aerodrome.

The exercise simulated an Air Force PC21 incident with responses from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, and the Country Fire Authority. They worked with Air Force emergency services including the search-and-rescue helicopter with a medical team onboard, and a Ventia airfield rescue and fire-fighting crew.

The base’s emergency operations centre was activated to coordinate the response and recovery of the ‘damaged’ aircraft, while injured pilots were ‘airlifted’ to medical facilities. The overall exercise and incident response showed the excellent interagency relationships that exist within the emergency environment.

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Emergency Response Exercise at West Sale Aerodrome. training on No 116 Pilot’s course.

On completion, he was posted to the School of Air Navigation, where he began his military flying career on the Hawker Siddley HS-748, affectionately known as the ‘Draggy’. Wing Commander Burge has flown numerous aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-9 at No 2 Flying Training School and Central Flying School, the Caribou at No 38 Squadron, and King Air B200 and B350 at No 32 Squadron.

Between flying postings, Wing Commander Burge worked at Officers’ Training School, Aerospace Development, Air Force Headquarters, and the Air Force Museum at Point Cook - particularly special, as this was where he was first introduced to military aviation.

Commanding Officer, No 32 Squadron, Wing Commander Andrew Daley, commended Wing Commander Burge’s longevity with the Air Force and his commitment to the unit.

“Wing Commander Burge’s association with No 32 Squadron extends over many years, and

No 32 Squadron celebrates a momentous flying achievement EXTRACTS from article by FLGOFF Ellis Mitchell NO 32 Squadron recently celebrated a big flying milestone for qualified flying instructor reservist, Wing Commander Adrian ‘Boggy’ Burge, who has logged 10,000 military flying hours.

Wing Commander Burge, from Bullsbrook in Western Australia, joined the Air Force in May 1981, arriving at Point Cook to start pilot

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10,000 flying hours is a remarkable achievement, given most of his flights have been less than three hours duration,” Wing Commander Daley said.

“He’s flown every type of No 32 Squadron aircraft since its reformation in 1989 and he remains committed to the unit.”

Wing Commander Burge first joined No 32 squadron in 1992, and in 2020 was awarded a Federation

DUTSON Training Area will be active during the periods listed for explosive ordnance disposal and field training exercises. Some of these activities involve demolition practices and, as such, explosions may be heard between the hours of 9am and 4pm each day.

Public- recreational usage of Lake Wellington will not be affected by these exercises.

Nov 8-9 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training; Nov 11-24 - Initial Officer Training including live fire activities; Nov 25-27 - Military field training; Nov 29 - Explosive Ordnance

Disposal (EOD) training; Dec 6 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training, and; Dec 12-16 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training.

While RAAF personnel strive to inform the public of all activities conduced at Dutson Training Area, explosions may be heard outside of the dates listed above if dictated by operational requirements.

The Range Area is depicted on the map pictured and RAAF poster No 207, displayed on the range boundaries. The public is reminded that it is an offence, under section 89 and 89A of the Commonwealth Crimes Act, to trespass on Defence land, and to discharge firearms on or over Commonwealth land.

For more information, phone Flight Sergeant Matthew Hall on (03) 5146 7383 or 0429 402 049

Aircraft operations at East Sale IF you are interested in learning more about the role of RAAF Base East Sale, flying operations and flying areas, you can visit: www. defence.gov.au/aircraftnoise/ EastSale.

This includes a link to the RAAF East Sale noise management plan. The Defence approach to noise mitigation and Air Force fly neighbourly policy can also be found through the ‘Understanding Noise’ site.

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ANY inquiries relating to activities at RAAF Base, East Sale, should be directed to the Air Base Command Post on 5169 9892, or via email to esl.abcp@defence.gov.au.

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THE Maffra community, as part of the Middle of Everywhere, recently hosted the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour.

This event was a concerted effort from a number of people and organisations in the community and I would like to express my gratitude for their participation.

In no particular order the following organisations ensured that we would have a successful event: Wellington Shire for their support with paperwork and releasing the Widdis Cup from the gallery, Andrew Widdis, great grandson of Edith Widdis for his gracious cooperation in releasing the Widdis Cup for the day, Mr Warwick Landy through the Maffra Vehicle Collection for the 1915 Model T Ford supporting the 1915 Melbourne Cup, ABC Radio, REG-FM, TRFM, WIN News and the Gippsland Times for the publicity, The Eastern Victoria Pleasure Harness Club for the horse drawn transport around Maffra all day, Victoria Police at Rosedale and Maffra for keeping an eye on things when required, the Maffra Community Sports Club, the perfect venue for community activities, Ramahyuck, the Cultural Connect Dance Group and Aunty Sandra for the welcome to country and associated dance rituals, St Mary’s and Maffra Primary Schools and Stretton Park for hosting our visits, the Maffra Municipal Band (if you haven’t heard them lately you are missing out on a good thing), Sale Turf Club for displaying their silverware along with the visiting cup, councillors John Tatterson and Carmel Ripper for their moral support and guidance, members of the Maffra RSL Sub-Branch; and of course Joe McGrath, Michael Rodd and the team from the Victoria Racing Club for their generosity in including the Middle of Everywhere as part of the tour.

This has been a demonstration of a wonderful community coming together to put a smile on people’s faces, everyone gave freely of their time and resources for no personal gain.

Thank you Maffra and Wellington Shire, this is why I choose to live and play here.

Kevin Christensen, Maffra RSL Sub-Branch, president

A love letter to the Sale Botanic Gardens DEAR Sale Botanic Gardens, You must know how I feel about you. You are the jewel in Sale’s crown.

I often wonder what I would do without you.

Or what this town would be without you. I love you.

You give me so much pleasure. And when I sit down to think about it, on most days I will spend time with you.

I take part in Park Run on Saturday mornings, I’ll cut a lap of the lake in my lunch break, the kids and I use your playgrounds almost daily.

You also are home to two lakes, a community garden, some great examples of Australian flora and some amazing wildlife.

I’m so happy with the new community garden and interpretive centre.

Your comic swamphens never fail to make me laugh and there have been so many times I have come to you grumpy and left in a much better mood.

So please know that you are loved and appreciated. And so is everyone who looks after the gardens and makes them such a relaxing and life-affirming place to be.

Jonathon Kendall, Sale

Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, has been working with the Loch Sport community to address continual erosion problems.

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Track is not new A MEDIA release on page 10 of your newspaper on Friday, August 19 from the Minister of Environment caught my attention.

It described a new walk at Mt Hedrick, near Maffra that had received funding from a $106 million dollar grant for nine new and upgraded walks in Victoria.

Firstly, this walk is not new, it has been available to walk for many years. Secondly, this walk, along with many walking tracks in eastern Victoria, has been completely trashed by illegal motorcycle usage, despite many signs indicating ‘no motorcycles’.

I decided to walk the entire length of the Mt Hedrick walking track to see where the money had been spent.

I was surprised to find that the track was as it always has been, with little evidence of any works being done.

Damage by illegal motorcycle usage was very evident, and we were nearly run down by two motorcycles on the walking track.

As this is the only ‘walk’ in eastern Victoria listed, I am curious as to where all this money was actually spent.

Maybe its all electioneering propaganda.

Trevor Whibley, Maffra

Letters to the Editor THE Gippsland Times welcomes letters to the editor.

Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues.

The Editor, Liam Durkin, reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation.

The Gippsland Times does not publish letters from anonymous contributors.

Letters must include a phone number or email address and the author’s hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity.

The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff.

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Greater understanding needed THE article on menopause (Gippsland Times, Oct 18) certainly raises some interesting points.

Not the least is the clear fact that men and women are different. Yet both are essentially involved in passing on life to other persons.

In this regard, the attempt to ‘find ways to keep women in the workforce’, needs some clarification. Which workforce? For while both the mother and the father are involved in passing on life, the role of the mother is more demanding, and her participation is more crucial.

Indeed, a woman accepting the role of motherhood has heavy responsibility for the family children during the early stages of their life. And this experience results in ongoing motherhood for the family that lasts for life.

The article on menopause acknowledges the ongoing support of the medical profession in supporting mothers.

Clearly, the realities involved calls for much grater understanding of, and support for, families.

John Cooney, Cowwarr

Could it be gambling?

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Melbourne Cup to the region are continuously exposed to saturation levels of sports betting advertising.

These extremes are newsworthy stories about which we are right to be concerned, but the negative effects of gambling can be more subtle.

So subtle, in fact, that those affected sometimes don’t make the connection between how they are feeling or behaving and their gambling activities.

Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you have an underlying sense of regret about money lost or time spent gambling? Perhaps you’re having difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Or maybe you’re more irritable or short-tempered than usual.

While these signs of gambling harm may seem relatively minor, they can build up over time, which is why Victorians are being encouraged during this year’s Gambling Harm Awareness Week (October 17-23) to pause and consider whether gambling could be affecting their wellbeing.

For more information, visit effectsofgambling. com.au Shane Lucas, Vic Responsible Gambling Foundation

there have been calls for increased permanent levees to protect people and assets and hopefully these mitigation works will be completed now and not when the next disaster is imminent.

From a fire perspective, the Howitt Society supports the call from parts of the community for better fuel management in the bush.

While the climate is becoming warmer and drier, it is not this that is making the fires more intense and more difficult to control, but rather the unprecedented amount of fuel that land managers have allowed to accumulate.

Mitigation works are required urgently.

There are three factors that allow fires to burn: An ignition source, oxygen and fuel. The only one that we are able to influence is the amount of fuel available when ignition does occur, whether it be lightning, an arsonist, a campfire or any other source. The science tells us that as fuel availability doubles, fire burns four times more intensely and that this formula also works in reverse and so there are great benefits in reducing fuel loads said Howitt Society Secretary Garry Squires.

We also know that fuels can be reduced over large areas using existing and familiar technologies. All that is required is policy change at a government level and appropriate funding.

A well-funded, well-led, state-wide, even nation-wide fuel mitigation campaign would be an effective first step in protecting Australian lives and property and the bush itself from the grip of a warmer and drier climate he said.

The Royal Commission into the 2009 fires identified the threat of climate change on future bushfire risk and it identified the need to fuel reduce at least five per cent of the forest area annually to help mitigate the threat.

The recommendation was only implemented for a couple of years before it was dropped by government in favour of the current residual risk approach, which clearly is not achieving the area of fuel reduction required to mitigate the current conditions.

The Howitt Society calls on the government to implement the minimum five per cent of forest area to be fuel reduced annually as per the 2009 Royal Commission recommendation.

Rick Cooper, Howitt Society president

Support for Loch Sport

The Melbourne Cup made its way to the region recently, much to the delight of local race lovers. after report.

While Labor continues to dither, only The Nationals in government have committed to take action.

Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South MP

The need to adapt THERE has been much in the media recently claiming that climate change is the cause of the large fires and floods around Australia and the world.Hiding behind climate change is not a strategy to address the increasing number and intensity of fires and floods across Australia according to the Howitt Society.

The Howitt Society is a group of experienced land and fire managers and acknowledged bushmen who are concerned for the health and safety of the Australian bush, and in particular fire management.

Even if all burning of fossil fuels was stopped across the world tomorrow, climate change is not going to shift into reverse. In reality genuine climate change reversal strategies are years away from being internationally adopted, and decades away from beginning to impact fire and flood regimes.

So we need to adapt our management strategies to deal with the changed conditions as they are today.

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While these petitions may have fallen on the deaf ears of Labor, the clear call for action did not go unheard by my colleagues in The Nationals who have joined me to commit $5 million to take action if we are elected.

I know for many this will be seen as a long time coming, as we have already seen the need to relocate the walking track in the Seagull Dr and Boulevard areas due to erosion and now the Seagull Dr carpark and toilet are even under threat.

I want to thank the tireless community members who have continued to raise the importance of immediate action with me and never given up despite years of uncertainty from the Andrews Labor Government as they commissioned report

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November is the month to get active

STROKE Foundation’s annual physical activity fundraiser Stride4Stroke has started.

Victorians are being encouraged to get moving any way they can. It is estimated more than 7000 Victorians will have a stroke for the first time this year despite 80 per cent of strokes being preventable.

The month-long campaign accommodates people of all ages and abilities and can be completed by either individuals or teams.

Participants set their own activity and fundraising goals, completing the challenge within the month of November.

The focus in 2022 is on increasing ‘moving minutes’ which is an accessible and achievable goal for everyone whether they are walking, running cycling, doing online fitness classes or setting a movement goal.

Stroke Foundation executive director marketing, John De Rango, applauded the Victorians who have already signed up to take part in Stride4Stroke this year.

“It is amazing to see so many people using Stride4Stroke as an opportunity to focus on their health and to get moving during the month of November,” Mr De Rango said.

When a stroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute and can change lives in an instant.

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, think F.A.S.T. and ask these questions:  F stands for Face - Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?  A stands for Arms - Can they lift both arms?  S stands for Speech - Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?  And T stands for Time - Time is critical.

If you see any of these signs, call triple 000 straight away.

Mr De Rango said every dollar raised from the national event will go towards fighting stroke and supporting survivors and their families.

To sign up, visit https://www.stride4stroke.

Regional Matters forum HOUSING shortages and subsequent increased homelessness, floods, fires, the COVID pandemic and inflation are making for tough times in Gippsland.

At a forum hosted by Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) at St Mary’s parish centre in Bairnsdale on September 29, more than 30 locals attended to hear from members of parliament and experts working in social services and discuss what is important to them before the Victorian election on November 26.

The forum, Regional Matters, was the first of three in Victoria organised by CSSV, the peak body that represents 43 social services organisations across the state.

Guest speakers at the forum included Cath McMahon, retiring president of the St Vincent de Paul Society Bairnsdale Conference; Cherie Draper, a microenterprise coach with Good Shepherd Australia-New Zealand; Anne-Maree Kaser chief executive of Gippsland Lakes Complete Health; Tim Bull East Gippsland MP and; Tom McIntosh MLC, representative for eastern Victoria.

Members of the East Gippsland Shire Council were invited to join the panel, however, both the mayor and deputy mayor apologised for not attending.

Joshua Lourensz, CSSV executive director, said the forums were about “teasing out the issues and listening to the community” in order to “work to address challenges while being informed of the great work already happening by people”.

He referred to the ‘Dropping off the Edge’ (2021) research released by Jesuit Social Services together with their Centre for Just Places, which shows that complex and entrenched disadvantage is experienced by a small but persistent number of locations in each state and territory across Australia, including parts of Gippsland.

Anne-Maree Kaser said she struggled to find accommodation when starting her new job.

“In my first four months of this role I stayed in hotels and serviced apartments, and only secured a place through a personal connection. I now pay $600 per week,” she said.

Cath McMahon said the local Vinnies, which receives no government funding (rather relying on donations and revenue from its opportunity shops), covers halfway between Bairnsdale and Sale to the NSW border and sometimes beyond.

“In a nutshell, our community is in crisis,” she

CSSV executive director Josh Lourensz with panellists Cherie Draper, Tim Bull MP, Tom McIntosh and Anne-Maree Kaser.

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“By far the greatest issue for us at the moment is the housing crisis and subsequent homelessness.

“From January 1 2022 until September 28 2022 we have interviewed 173 homeless people (112 men and 61 women).

“Of those, we have had 27 later return for more assistance as they were still homeless and in our area. And these statistics don’t reflect the other agencies in town assisting the homeless, so the overall statistics would be much higher,” she said.

“I have been blown away by the increase in homeless people knocking on our door.

“We have a beautiful new assistance centre at 92 Macleod Street.

“Yes, we can provide food, clothing, shower and laundry facilities and a multitude of other assistance, but with all our best attempts we cannot provide what they really need - a roof over their heads.

“All we can do is support them in their homelessness,” she said.

Tom McIntosh, who grew up in Victoria’s western Mallee region, was keen to do “more listening than talking” at the forum, he said.

He said the further people were from Melbourne, the bigger the disadvantage.

“Activism and social justice have always been a part of my family,” he said.

“The best of the Catholic Church does incredible things supporting people and families,” he said.

“The word that has crystallised everything for me is ‘equality’ - everything we look at, we need

to ask, ‘what is this doing to improve equality?’”

Questions and discussion among those who attended focused on the critical housing shortage, and what can be done to address the immediate needs of those who are homeless.

There was also discussion about ageing volunteers, who fear they can’t continue to provide the same level of support to the community in coming years.

In addressing these issues, Tim Bull said availability and affordability were intimately connected.

“Council is struggling to get through subdivision and planning approvals. The state government could assist with a fast-track process.

“It’s not an overnight fix, but it will assist in supply,” Mr Bull said.

“East Gippsland has had the perfect storm - long drought, bushfires and COVID.” Mr Bull said other contributing factors to homelessness were the fires - 400 houses had been burned down, so many locals were occupying rentals, and during the COVID lockdowns Melbourne residents bought homes or took rentals to avoid city lockdowns.

“I’ll give credit to the Labor government for investing $5.3 billion in building new homes. But there are 50,000 people on the public housing waiting list and this is growing,” Mr Bull said.

There was consensus in the room that the issues needed to be worked on together, with local, state, and federal government input, and from both government-funded organisations and others.

Calling for fairer legal system The Department of Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Central Gippsland Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2023.

We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

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Please visit the recruitment section on our website: www.cghs.com.au

Sale Hospital Phone: (03) 5143 8600 Heyfield Hospital Phone: (03) 5139 7979

Maffra District Hospital Phone: (03) 5147 0100 Stretton Park Aged Care Phone: (03) 51 47 2331

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THE Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) has welcomed the responses from the major political parties to its calls for a better, fairer legal system ahead of the Victorian state election.

In September, the LIV published its Call to Parties, outlining a vision for improving the Victorian legal system through systemic and legislative reform.

The LIV invited parties contesting in the upcoming state election to respond to each of the calls made in the document, and has published full responses from Labor, the Coalition, and the Greens.

LIV president Tania Wolff thanked each of the parties for their response, observing that each of the 51 calls had been responded to in full.

“We thank each of the parties for their willing and detailed engagement with the LIV on our calls to deliver an improved legal system in Victoria,” Ms Wolff said.

Key themes emerged from each of the parties’ responses, including impacts felt on the system from the COVID-19 pandemic, and steps to take on the road to recovery.

The LIV was particularly pleased to note all

parties were in agreement about expanding resources to improve legal literacy in the community, advancing the Treaty process to support self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, and the importance of expanding the service of specialist courts and programs within the Victorian justice system.

“The evidence illustrating the benefits of specialist courts and programs is clear now, and it is encouraging to see support across the political spectrum on this issue,” Ms Wolff said.

The LIV will continually monitor progress on commitments made by the parties.

“Regardless of who has the privilege to serve the Victorian people for the next four years, it is important that they are held accountable for the commitments they make.

“We are encouraged that all parties understand the benefit of and are committed to continuing to engage across the sector to address the challenges facing the justice sector.

“These calls and commitments have not been made lightly, and it is for the benefit of all who engage with our legal system that meaningful action is taken on them.”

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Give a little dignity via Bunnings Zoe Askew

MENSTRUATION, that time of the month, the red badge of courage, whatever you call it, periods are crappy enough for most women to deal with every month. Cramps, night sweats, sore boobs, mood swings, headaches, breakouts, bloating; seriously, no one loves getting their period, unless maybe you are really hoping something didn’t happen after that blurry night out three weeks back.

For most menstruating women in Australia, we can go home from work or school after a day of Satan’s child clawing at our insides, curl up on the couch with a hot water bottle and down a couple of panadol and that’s the worst of it. But for those fleeing domestic violence, barely making ends meet, or the estimated 49,000 women in Australia facing homelessness every night, without access to menstrual products, periods can lead to shame, embarrassment and increased risk of urogenital infections.

Almost three million Australians live in poverty, with women facing disproportionately high rates of poverty and extreme poverty compared with their male counterparts, making period poverty a serious issue in Australia.

Last year, Share the Dignity, an Australian women’s charity dedicated to eradicating period poverty, surveyed more than 125,000 people to better understand the extent of period poverty across the country.

The Period Pride report, based on responses from the survey, found more than one-in-five people who menstruate have had to improvise on period products because of the cost. Almost half of the respondents, 49 per cent, admitted that they had worn a pad or tampon for more than four hours because they didn’t have enough products to get by.

Rochelle Courtenay, founder and managing director of Share the Dignity, said the study painted a disturbing picture of the reality that many menstruating women face.

Locals can once again donate to Share the Dignity at Sale Bunnings.

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“We expected to see that shame and stigma surrounding periods still exists, but we couldn’t have predicted the sheer number of people who have struggled to afford period products,” Ms Courtenay said.

“It’s not just about using toilet paper either; it’s about not having access to period products when you need them - whether that’s changing to a less suitable but more affordable product or asking a friend to purchase products for you.

“This experience is more common than we thought, but not spoken about enough. It’s likely that you, your mum, aunty, friend, or colleague have found themselves in a situation like this. No person should ever go without these essentials.”

For more than seven years, Share the Dignity has facilitated ‘dignity drives’ nationwide throughout the months of March and August, calling on communities to donate period-care products into Share the Dignity bins that are then redistributed locally to those in need.

In the same year, the Australian women’s charity also launched their #ItsInTheBag Christmas appeal, that aims to ensure that every woman and girl spending Christmas in a domestic violence shelter receives the basic essentials, including pads and tampons, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo and soap; as well as little luxuries such as hair accessories or a handwritten note.

For too many Australian women and girls, a Share the Dignity bag is the only gift they will receive this Christmas, something Gabi Alosi can attest to, having received an #ItsInTheBag donation when she found herself homeless at the age of 22.

“I experienced homelessness through my mental health. I had a suicide attempt and wasn’t allowed to come back to my residence.

So, I ended up in a youth homeless shelter. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody else,” Ms Alosi said.

“The bag made me feel incredibly loved and cared for, and that was something I hadn’t experienced in a long time from myself or others. It meant a lot to me that people felt that I even deserved to receive a bag and that they were proud of me for moving forward in my life.”

From Friday, November 18, until Sunday, November 27, Sale Bunnings, on MacArthur St, will collect bags for Share the Dignity’s 2022 #ItsInTheBag Christmas appeal.

Kyla Earsman is a local Share the Dignity volunteer, and is urging people to dig deep this Christmas to help ensure local donations reach the women and girls within the community who need them.

Mrs Earsman also encourages any locals interested in volunteering to help end period poverty to sign up on the Share the Dignity website, https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/ get-involved/volunteer.

“I can’t wait to see more volunteers join us in Sale,” Mrs Earsman said.

“It is an incredible feeling to drop period products and handbags filled with essentials to domestic violence shelters, community centres, homeless shelters and other charities that request items.”

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Central location in the heart of Maffra

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OCATED only one street back from the Johnson St central business district in Maffra is this cottage-style home providing a perfect investment in a quality position. Set on about 638m2 of land, agents say the block is the perfect size for low maintenance living.

The cottage includes four bedrooms with updated bathroom and timber kitchen which features a brick fireplace that houses the ge stove. A Ag gentts add the e larg

floorplan flows well throughout, creating a cottage feel, with a separate lounge and dining space. The rear of the yard has access via the side lane and includes a 9m x 5m shed with power and concrete floor.

Agents say Queen St properties are rare to the market so potential buyers are encouraged to not miss this fabulous opportunity to invest for leasing, renovation or develo opme entt.

Brief details Property: Cottage-style feel Address: 50 Queen St, Maffra Auction: Saturday, November 26 at 11am on site Contact: Kevin Read 0488 411 026

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A true gem on 1.4 acres

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GENTS say this property represents what country living is all about.

Set on a 5628sqm allotment, this lifestyle property, offers semi-rural living with the bonus of nearby town amenities.

Accessed via a long driveway, the private and contemporary family residence boasts a functional layout that allows for casual family living.

Comprising three living zones including a spacious open-plan kitchen/meals/family room with solid fuel heating that connects to a light and bright rumpus room, there is also a large lounge at the front of the home.

The master bedroom boasts an ensuite and walk-in robe, three further bedrooms with BIR’s, study/home office, family bathroom and laundry. Outside, a north-facing alfresco area overlooks the yard. The fully concreted 21 x 7.5m high clearance (3.5m) shed/ workshop has power, toilet and a separate office with mezzanine storage.

There is a large, fenced enclosure with kennels, an additional 6 x 3m garden shed, double carport attached to the house, three water tanks totaling 97,000L for the house and garden, plus a 2kw solar system to help with the power bills.

Agents say this well-maintained property is a rare gem.

Brief details Property: Stratford gem Address: 65 Redbank Rd, Stratford Price: $865,000 - $885,000 Contact: Victoria Cook 0417 017 182

395 Raymond St, Sale 5144 0601 EST 1886

380 Bassetts Lane Glengarry $4,300,000

4 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car

A reputation built on honesty and integrity 95 Tamboritha Terrace Coongulla $950,000

• 300 acre dairy farm, 26 aside Herringbone with auto cup removers • 4Bedroom, 1 bathroom brick veneer home recently renovated • Undercover crush, AI race and yard area, 300 cow holding yard plus • 389 megalitre water right from the Latrobbe River, also town water • Delightfully presented home alongside Lake Glenmaggie small yards connected to home and dairy • 4 Bedrooms each with inverter air conditioning for • New Allflex auto drafting system • Dairy herd is available to purchase comfort and master bedroom with ensuite • 20Kw Solar PV on dairy, 8000lt Vat, plate cooler and 2 silos • Also available to purchase is the adjoining approx 100 acre • Great deck and firepit entertaining area both overlooking • New cattle loading ramp and holding yards property at 430 Bassetts Lane Glengarry for $1,900,000 the Lake • Hay/machinery shed 36 x 12m, old steel machinery shed 12 x 10m Agents- Jarryd Sutton 0457 034 111 Max O’Doherty 0419 286 920 calf shed 12 x 3m

459 Maffra Rosedale Rd Denison $850,000

5 Bed 1 Bath 3 Car

• 14 Acre farmlet in a great location • Spacious weatherboard 5-bedroom home has all the creature comforts • Solid wood heater, split system air conditioning, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge • This home has had new plumbing, wiring and septic system Agent- Aaron Ralph 0456 215 087

Aaron Ralph - 0456 215 087

39 Forbes St Briagolong $990,000

5 Bed 1 Bath

•3-6 Bedroom heritage listed weatherboard home •Fully renovated, exquisite example of 1880’s charm •4 Fireplaces, bathroom, 2 toilets

Jarryd Sutton - 0457 034 111

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4 Bed 2 Bath 3 Car

• Split level open plan living area with generous lounge room, dining area and modern appointed kitchen all overlook the Lake • Outside a huge shed with concrete floor, power and lights

Agent- Glen Synnott 0467 550 904

30 Commercial Rd Heyfield $199,000 Residential Land

• 775m2 Residential Land • This block is overlooking the Thompson River flats • Newly fenced • Undulating from the rear to the front will allow the choice of elevation that suits you best.

Agent- Glen Synnott 0467 550 904 Agent- John Walker 0477 430 090

•1862m2 block •2 x two bedroom cabins returning $32,000 p/a at rear •Ideal bed & breakfast income producing property

Glen Synnott - 0467 550 904

John Walker - 0477 430 090

Declan Patten - 0499 949 292

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4 CORAL CRESCENT, MAFFRA AUCTION

Choice: house or shop

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N opportunity exists for this historic building in Sale (Est 1874) to become the potential buyer’s next home or business.

The block area is 428m2, consisting of an established hall with a commercial shop front.

Zoning is mixed use, with a heritage listing on the facade.

Work has already been done obtaining permits and heritage approval for conversion to a residence or shop/ residence (STCA).

Agents say the large, glass-front entrance off Cunninghame St offers exposure with ample car parking.

The main hall has 4.2m high ceilings, concrete flooring, a sealed fire place, and split system with wood-panelled walls.

The commercial kitchen has a gas oven, dishwasher, large range hood, double sink and wash bay.

Deliveries are via a roller door from the side room/office and power has been updated to three phase.

Outside is a grassed backyard with a 9.8m x 6.4m, partially-enclosed shed accessible via a side laneway.

Agents add there is potential to:  Convert into a house or units;  Operate a commercial business at front, live out back, and;  Turn into a shop/ café/ restaurant/ office

POSITION, POTENTIAL, PROFIT • Architecturally designed 1960’s home with huge potential • 3 large bedrooms • L-shaped lounge/dining overlooking parklands • Kitchen with loads of cupboard space • Double garage

• Huge block measuring approximately 1124m2 • Great location close to schools and main street • Rare opportunity to purchase in such a desirable location

AUCTION SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 10:30AM ON SITE 155 BOISDALE-STRATFORD ROAD, MAFFRA

Brief details Property: Commercial/residential potential Address: 123 Cunninghame St Sale Price: $480,000 ONO Contact: Tracey Wrigglesworth 0427 444 044

LIVE THE RURAL LIFESTYLE • Set on approximately 2570m2 surrounded by rural land • 3 bedrooms • Separate lounge plus family room with solid fuel heater • Kitchen/dining combined • Recently renovated bathroom

• Undercover outdoor entertaining area • 6.6m x 10.4m garage with automatic door and direct access into dwelling • 6m x 7m shed/workshop with concrete floor • Short drive to Maffra & Stratford townships

FOR SALE $648,000 29 LANDY STREET, MAFFRA

36 GEORGE STREET, MAFFRA

NEW LISTING

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SOLID HOME IN DESIRED LOCATION

• Budget priced home in need of some TLC

• One owner home since being built • 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Timber kitchen with loads of cupboard space • Spacious family room with gas heating, air-conditioning and built-in bar • Huge L- shaped lounge room with wood heater • North facing outdoor paved BBQ area • Double garage • Huge block measuring 1032m2 approx.

• Absolutely immaculate inside and out

• 3 bedrooms • Lounge with gas heater • Kitchen/meals area • Spacious block with ample room for shedding etc • Ideal first home or investment

Rural Proper es coming to the market soon • 1200 acres - Jack River • 10 acres + house – Longford • 19 acres + house – Longford • 118 acres – Bengworden • 149 acres – Bushy Park • 58 acres – Glenmaggie • 100 acres – Briagolong • 237 acres – Stockdale • 256 acres – Longford • 74 acres – Seaspray • 250 acres – Flynn

FOR SALE $250,000

FOR SALE $620,000

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• 160 acres • Neat set of cattle yards • 9m x 7m shed with concrete floor • Subdivided into 3 paddocks • Several large dams • Build your dream home (STCA) • Lovely north facing aspect

FOR SALE $549,000

PRICE ON APPLICATION

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Meadowlands Dairy

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HIS property presents a great opportunity to settle onto an excellent dairy farm, say agents.

Located on about 121 hectares (300 acres) on four titles with the option to purchase the adjoining 100 or so acres (40ha) which comes with a fourbedroom homestead.

Ideally positioned, agents say this farm offers a quiet rural setting, yet is only located 10 minutes to the vibrant city of Traralgon and five minutes to the township of Glengarry.

With an abundance of permanent irrigation water of 389 megalitres pumped from the Latrobe River and delivered by three kilometres of underground piping, there is a reliable supply for cattle and day-to-day operations.

Dairy and shedding

 26-a-side herringbone with auto cup removers;  Undercover crush, AI race and yard area;  300-cow holding yard plus small yards;  New Allflex auto drafting system;  20-kilowatt solar PV on dairy;  8000-litre vat, plate cooler and two silos;  New cattle loading ramp and holding yard;  Hay/machinery shed 36 x 12m;  Older steel machinery shed 12 x 10m;  Calf shed 12 x 3m, and;  Dairy herd is available to purchase.

Land

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 The land is mostly grey loams soil and graded for irrigation;  Dams available for additional irrigation if required;  Good fencing with most being electric and laneways, and;  Subdivided into 75 paddocks

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Brief details Property: p Dairy farm in Glengarry Address: Add d dress: 380 Bassetts Lane, Glengarry Contact: Jarryd Sutton 0457 034 111, Max O’ Doherty 0419 286 920  Back-up town water available if required;  Town water connected to homes and dairy;  Large recycle dam and two other seasonal water ways, and;  Two pond effluent pond system.

Home

Positioned on the 300 acres is a recentlyrenovated, four-bedroom, one-bathroom brick veneer home built about 1981.

The home offers open-plan kitchen and dining and has a sunlit loungeroom.

Outdoors is an undercover area and separate single-room bungalow with built-in robes. NBN is connected and the home is located an easy walk to the dairy.

This property in on two titles and has a renovated homestead with four bedrooms, master ensuite with family bathroom, large kitchen and living family room. There is an outside entertainment area with inground swimming pool and ample shedding. There are calving sheds and a cattle yard with and a disused vineyard.

Agents say this well-balanced farm is ready to go and presents as a great opportunity to new dairy farmers or those wanting to grow their current setup. With quality rural acreage in a sought-after, convenient locality, agents say this is one dairy farm prospective buyers will not want to miss out on.

Inspections are by appointment only.

Phone Jarryd Sutton 0457 034 111 or Max O’Doherty 0419 286 920.

This is a conjunctional sale with Nutrien Harcourts Yarram.

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Family home with swimming pool

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want to miss.

The home will appeal to many with ample room inside and out, say agents.

There are four bedrooms, a master with ensuite and walk-in robe. There is also plenty of living space with open plan kitchen, dining and family area plus a second large separate living room.

There is wood heating and split system for year-round comfort. The large family bathroom is being updated to a sleek bathroom design with shower and free-standing bath and modern fixtures and fittings throughout. Outside, the large, undercover, decked alfresco area provides the perfect spot to entertain and enjoy weekends, with an open fireplace for winter

Brief details Property: Family-friendly home Address: 13 Kingfisher Place Sale Price: $619,000 Agent: Christine Haylock 0417 007 336 months. This overlooks an inground swimming pool which is sure to please the whole family.

Agents say topping off this enticing package is a shed/ workshop with concrete and power, vehicle access to the yard and shed, room for a caravan or boat, and a

double carport.

Situated in a court location, this is a home with all prospective buyers could need, but still providing the opportunity to make it their own.

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Entertainment

Sister songwriters hit Sale for festival

ELLA & Sienna, 19 and 16-year-old singer-songwriter sisters who will be performing at the Sale Country Music Festival this month, have released their latest single ‘The City in July’.

Drawing on inspiration from their pop, country and folk influences, the intricately layered, deeply emotional and anthemic track sounds like falling in love. ‘The City in July’ merges pop-rock energy with the vibe and heartfelt lyrics reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore albums.

“I wanted to capture the feeling of getting lost in an all-encompassing love,” Sienna said.

The new track follows on from the success of their two previous singles, Next To Mine and Saved, which featured on radio stations across the country, airplay and was noted on sales charts.

Their debut single, ‘Next to Mine’, spent eight weeks in the Countrytown Top 50 chart, peaking at #32. Both singles were added to high rotation on ABC Country Radio, and the music video for ‘Saved’ has been recently added to high rotation on Country Music Television.

The Sale Country Music Festival is on Saturday, November 19.

‘The City in July’ is now available on streaming services.

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Art Circle at Bond St: all-in exhibition

AN exhibition by the Sale Art Circle will soon grace Bond Street Events Centre.

Each member of the group is exhibiting one artwork, for about 30 in total.

The display will open on Sunday, November 27, from 1pm.

In celebration of the opening, the Circle will be raffling an original oil painting by founding member Sandy Martin, with tickets costing $5 per head.

Many of the displayed artworks will be for sale, allowing visitors to treat themselves to a great piece of local art for your Christmas stocking or collection.

Once open, the exhibition will continue until December 18.

The Sale Art Circle describes itself as “a circle of fun, friendship and creativity”, with members meeting every Wednesday at the Sale Showgrounds.

Group meetings begin at 10am and finish at 3pm.

New members are always welcome.

An example of the Sale Art Circle’s work. Photo: Contributed

The piano to ‘pop up’ in Sale’s Mall

THE Sale Pedestrian Mall has become quite an entertainment place for music on Saturday mornings, with a range of buskers playing a wide range of musical genres for the pleasure of Sale shoppers and families.

Pop Up Piano (PUP) caretaker David Harrington would like to add to these musical happenings by conducting a Pop Up Piano (PUP) concert on the morning of Saturday, December 3, starting at 10.30am.

Mr Harrington is inviting piano players of all ability and skill levels to join the concert.

Abilities can range from beginners right through to accomplished professionals who are willing to give up some of their time and share their love of music and love of the piano for all to enjoy.

Some players may only wish to play for a couple of minutes while others may play longer.

Duos and larger groups can also participate as long as each act uses the PUP in their performance.

Details as to a program and how it will be conducted at this stage are still to be finalised.

Mr Harrington has asked that interested musicians phone him to begin to set the session in motion.

Also, if anyone is interested in helping organise the event, Mr Harrington would love to hear from you, he can be reached on 0408 038 155.

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In the ABC’s ‘My Favourite Album’ poll of 2006, Eternal Nightcap was the fourthhighest Australian entry at no. 27. The album’s reputation as a cultural touchstone has firmed even further over the years, with Rolling Stone magazine last year placing it no. 24 in their 200 Best Australian Albums of All Time list.

In the last week of their national concert tour, The Whitlams will visit Sale for the very first time.

The band will be appearing at The Wedge on February 16, 2023.

For tickets, head to thewedge.com.au or call the box-office on 5143 3200.

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THE Whitlams’ classic album Eternal Nightcap has turned 25, and the band is marking the anniversary by hitting the road and playing the album in its entirety, followed by a greatest hits set.

Eternal Nightcap single-handedly brought the piano back onto the youth airwaves in 1997, and captured the hearts of a generation by describing a whole decade of its life - the mad, emotional, love-hungry contagion of one’s late teens and 20s.

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IN three short years, the volunteer, farmeroperated Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) has expanded its work: from a four-hectare cereal variety trial to more than 100 hectares and numerous trials, generating a vast amount of momentum and excitement in its ranks.

It’s Spring Field Day showcased everything from the effect chicken litter can have on soil, to worm burdens in sheep, fertiliser options and fodder options for livestock. Some much-needed social activity for local producers has cemented the group’s role as an agricultural hub.

GAgG general manager, Jen Smith, said the group had progressed greatly. “We’ve come a long way in a short time, and we’re about much more than cropping,” Ms Smith said.

“We included each of our five pillars - pastures, fodder, soil, livestock and having a healthy farming community.

“The (field day) started with a session on genomics, which was really well received, and ended with one of the world’s most-eminent climate scientists, Dr Richard Eckard, speaking about carbon.”

Ms Smith said the field day had the latest in both sciences delivered in practical and actionable ways.

“Our speakers were significant and the support from industry, government and the East Gippsland and Wellington shires was fantastic,” she said.

Genomics speaker, Daniel Abernethy, said the technology was a “fundamental game changer”.

“We want to see variation within a population; if you can see it, you can exploit it,” he said.

“You pick the best, but the concept is being able to find it very quickly.”

The day attracted farmers of all types and from different places across Gippsland.

For Wy Yung’s Sekove Koroisamanunu, a relatively new cattle producer attending his first GAgG field day, his interest was taken by the ryegrass demonstration, as he wants to work on his soils and pasture production.

Mr Koroisamanunu said he was “learning lots”.

The ryegrass demonstration discussion was led by agronomist Nicole Frost, who coincidentally had recently taken soil tests at Sekove’s property.

Hillside farmer Kane Stewart also asked questions about ryegrass varieties, trying to find the variety most suited to his operation.

Assisted by Tim Brown of AGF Seeds, the group discussed its ‘blind’ ryegrass trials, time of sowing and heading dates of the GAgG trial, as well as the forage-crop demonstration.

That the saviour of the dry years, barley, clearly not enjoying the wet conditions and already laying over in the plots, was noted.

Another area that sparked discussion was the pit dug in the chicken litter/compost paddock, known as the ‘soil amelioration demonstration’, organised in conjunction with DELWP.

Ryegrass presenter, agronomist Nicole Frost, of Peak Pasture and Livestock, Ensay, with local farmers Kane Stewart, Hillside, and Sekove Koroisamanunu, of Wy Yung, in the ryegrass demonstration.

It distinctly showed how root systems could penetrate deeper into the clay below the topsoil, as did the buried chicken litter.

GAgG chief executive, Trevor Caithness, said he was pleased to see so many new faces at the Gippsland Research Farm.

“The fact we could showcase nearly every element of dryland ag was excellent,” Mr Caithness said. “And the energy new members bring to an organisation is wonderful.”

It was the group’s fourth spring field day; the first was where a few farmers stood around a paddock in 2019; a virtual tour in 2020; and moving in groups of 20 to meet COVID regulations in 2021.

This year’s spring days attracted 130 registrations and included trade stalls, as well as supplying a free lunch, where all attendees could relax and chat together.

GAgG collaborates with all sorts of organisations, including the Gippsland Sheep Breeders Association, which had its wether trial sheep in the yards for perusal, as well as the East Gippsland Farm Dog Group (EGFDG).

EGFDG members finished the day with sheepdog trial demonstrations and an announcement of a partnership between the group and GAgG. EGFDG president, Andrew Whelan, said the group was excited to partner with GAgG and call the Gippsland Research Farm home, and also said he was looking forward to using the research centre when it was built in 2023.

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Works to save wildlife VICTORIAN landholders have voluntarily protected more than 70,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in the past 50 years through the conservation charity, Trust for Nature, which aims to provide sanctuary for at least 430 species of threatened animals and plants.

Since the organisation’s founding in 1972, Trust for Nature has established more than 1600 conservation covenants – legally binding agreements that permanently protect habitat on private land, even if the property is sold.

Hans Fankhanel was one of the first Victorians to protect his 87-hectare Otways property according to a conservation covenant in 1988.

“I was a bit ahead of my time,” Mr Fankhanel said. His land protects mountain ash forests, home to threatened species such as the carnivorous and nocturnal Otway black snail.

“I am very conscious of what happens after I’m gone; eventually, it will be sold, but having the covenant and knowing the Trust will ensure it is being adhered to is of great comfort,” Mr Fankhanel said.

Fiona Murdoch’s 450-hectare property, Raakajlim on Latji Latji Country in the state’s north-west,

has been protected with a covenant since 2009.

“Being able to protect the property with a covenant means that the hard work we’ve done has the chance to continue beyond us. We can be sure that even if the property is sold, it will never be developed,” Ms Murdoch said Fiona and her family have done extensive work to restore their property, which is home to the critically-endangered pink cockatoos and the endangered Mildura ogyris butterly.

In 2022, Trust for Nature celebrates its 50th anniversary of protecting habitat for Victoria’s wildlife.

Including the organisation’s conservation reserves and properties subsequently transferred to the Crown, Trust for Nature has protected more than 110,000 hectares in the last 50 years. The first conservation covenant was signed in 1985.

Andrew Foran, Trust for Nature acting chief executive, says the conservation outcomes that Trust for Nature has achieved are testament to the dedication of the Victorian community.

“We could not have achieved so much without the support of landholders, Traditional Owners, volunteers, donors and many partner organisations

and the Victorian government,” Mr Foran said.

Among the threatened species protected by Trust for Nature are the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum and plains-wanderer, both priority species under the Australian government’s new threatened species action plan.

“While national parks are very important, some species of animals and plants are highly dependent on habitat found on private land. The formation of Trust for Nature recognises how important protecting private land is for Victoria’s wildlife,” Mr Foran said.

At the first meeting of Trust for Nature in 1973, then-premier, Rupert Hamer, said he hoped the organisation would be able to buy back land “that should never have been alienated”.

As well as forming conservation covenants with landholders, Trust for Nature has also contributed more than 7000 hectares of habitat to the public reserve system, including parts of Mornington National Park, Churchill Island in Westernport Bay and the diverse Anglesea heathlands.

By 2025, Trust for Nature aims to protect another 35,000 hectares of habitat for wildlife.

Sale Country Music Festival to support farmers

THE upcoming Sale Country Music Festival is pledging its support to farming charity Rural Aid. Organisers will be donating $5 from every ticket sold to support the work Rural Aid does in standing with farming families and their communities.

Rural Aid chief executive, John Warlters, welcomed the pledge, which has been made in response to widespread flooding across regional Australia.

Mr Warlters said the floods were hitting particularly hard in Victoria’s north, while in NSW and Queensland, farmers with crops nearing harvest were increasingly anxious as floodwater and continuing rain caused costly downgrading.

“It’s upsetting to hear stories of flooded homes, dead livestock, and flattened crops,” Mr Warlters said.

“Winter crops are approaching harvest, so to see them downgraded or destroyed so close to the

finish line is a devastating blow. Losing livestock is truly heart-breaking for our farmers, who work so hard to keep their animals alive and healthy.”

Mr Warlters said months of hard work and investment had now been written off, alongside people’s homes, fences, sheds and machinery.

“We are really very grateful for all the support we receive and delighted that in its first year, everyone at the Sale Country Music Festival will also be helping our mates in the bush. Thank you!” he said.

Rural Aid is a charity that provides critical support to farmers affected by natural disaster through financial, wellbeing and fodder assistance.

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A position has become available for a sales consultant in our advertising department. The department is responsible for managing and exceeding set targets set out by management, maintaining a strong client base throughout the local community and through the print and online medium, working to strengthen and promote local businesses.

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

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

Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to: The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times 74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850 Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au Applications close 5pm, Friday November 18, 2022.

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

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Further enquiries or to receive a position description contact the Centre Director on 5144 6952 or brendon.ronan@gumnutselc.vic.edu.au Applications Close: Friday the 2nd December 2022 Please email your updated CV or post to 305 Raglan St, Sale 3850 Gumnuts is committed to child safety Gumnuts acknowledges the Gunaikurnai people as the traditional custodians of the land of where Gumnuts now is.

We pay respect to their Elders past and present and emerging.

YOUTH PROGRAM OFFICERS $34.04 per hour

Part time - flexible hours negotiable Key roles include: ● Direct youth engagement, assisting with a variety of games, events or even cooking up a BBQ! ● Building connections and rapport with young people, create a safe and welcoming environment. ● Provide referrals to support services ● Personal development, we want to help you become the best worker possible through building your own skills and capacity. ● Networking and relationship building with our partners/services to learn what each community wants. ● Work with young people in helping shape our programs for each location.

Key roles vary as the project grows. No two days are the same.

What is the project?

Gippsland East Youth Project (GEYP) is a Youth led, Adult guided project. In support of the communities of Wellington and East Gippsland that have been harshly impacted by Bushfire's, and Covid, over the past few years. We're on a mission to help the young people build their capacity and connection to the community they live. We will provide opportunities for youth to learn new skills, build relationships and connect with professional services.

Where do I work?

Positions available for both Wellington or East Gippsland. Work in a flexible and mobile capacity meaning, you will be out and about on our fully equipped buses going into communities running a range of programs. You will be equipped with a work computer allowing you to work remotely and from home when necessary.

Training provided. We are a child safe organisation. Usual checks apply.

For more information, the PD or an application visit: www.latrobeyouthspace.org.au/positions-vacant

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As a minimum, you will need to demonstrate extensive experience in wiring and fitting off new homes, residential renovations, underground/overhead power connections, switchboard upgrades and wiring sheds.

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Appointments to the Central Gippsland Health Service Board of Directors

The Department of Health is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions of Central Gippsland Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2023.

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

Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, skills, knowledge, and experience that contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care for the Victorian community. Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Department of Health. Applicants must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the capabilities they identify in their applications.

The Department of Health is committed to ensuring boards, and committees, reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. We encourage applications from women, people of all ages, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.

Applications close at Midnight Monday 21 November 2022.

For further information about the positions available at Central Gippsland Health Service, please visit www.cghs.com.au and scroll down to the 'News' section. For information on how to apply, please visit: www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications

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FIELD, James Russell.

December 1, 1939 November 2, 2022 Loved husband of Patricia.

Loving father to Karina, Mark, Lorraine, Jamie, Darryl, Katherine, and Paul.

A loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather.

GAUDION (nee Luxford), Enid.

5/11/1929 - 1/11/2022 Daughter of Thomas Edward and Ethel Sarah Luxford (both dec.).

Loving sister of Mavis, Stan and Roy (all dec.).

Much loved wife of Peter (dec.).

At Peace

Jimmy, I still can't believe you are not with me. We had a lot of travels together, a lot of fun fossicking for stones and your opal mining. We had some great times and now I have these beautiful memories to last me 'til we meet again.

Your loving wife Patricia.

GAUDION (nee Luxford), Enid.

Passed away peacefully at Opal Aged Care shortly before her 93rd birthday.

A dear friend who we cared for over many years.

Rest easy Enid Love Kevin and Helen Irving and family.

Thank you Jimmy for being such a wonderful father and grandfather to us all.

Rest in peace -All our love, Lorraine, Matthew, Sophie, Bryce, and Tom. GANNON, Terence Anthony.

12/03/1948 - 05/11/2022 Now at peace.

Beloved son of Austie and Eilly Gannon (both dec.).

Father of Julian and Erin.

Loved partner Margaret.

of

Loved brother of Maree and Neil Ross.

Uncle of Andrew and Skye, Chris and Karen, Daniel and Lorraine, Tim and Amy. Brother of Denise and Dave Mair.

Uncle of Kate (Mair) and Ben, Adam and Bec, Martin and Morgan.

Brother of David (dec.) and Sandra. Uncle of Jeremy, Gemma (Gannon) and Aaron, Dimity (Gannon) and Michael.

Many happy memories of good times over the years.

MORALEE, Norman.

2/4/1919 - 3/11/2022 Passed away peacefully at Stretton Park Hostel, Maffra.

Loved husband of Una (dec.).

Father of Suellen, Craig (dec.), Janine, Lloyd, Catherine (dec.), Gillian, and Rosalind.

A respected father-in-law and friend.

A loved grandfather of 10, great grandfather of 12.

At Rest In keeping with Norman's wishes, a private cremation will be held.

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GRIFFITHS, Kenneth Alan.

The Chairman, Board, Management and members of CFA regret the passing of their esteemed colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

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LAWSON, Edgar John.

11/12/1935 - 2/11/2022.

Passed away peacefully aged 86.

Loving husband of Valda (dec.).

Father of Lindy, Ricky (dec), Michelle, Elizabeth and Anthony.

Grandfather of 15.

Great Grandfather of 17.

Deaths RONALDS, Alishia.

My baby.

My beautiful girl Lish.

My heart is broken.

Love forever Mum.

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RONALDS, Alishia.

Lish our hearts are broken and life will never ever be the same for us again. So many precious memories tucked inside our hearts.

LAWSON, Edgar John.

We'll miss your smile, ♥Lindy, Tim, Sam, Caz, your laugh and just everyHenry, Francesca, Eliza, thing about you. I'll miss Matt, Harvey, Pia and you at work, it just won't Felix. be the same. We'll love you forever and a day.

LAWSON, Eddie.

(Dad/Poppy).

Dearly loved youngest Loved, missed, remem- sister of Wendy and Alex, bered forever … much loved Aunty of -Michelle, Luke, Madeline, Lachie, Jess and Reid, Jeremy and Ash, Ben and Rory, Dustyn and Max, Kiarnii, Chris and Hayley. Caitlin, Shaun, Malayah, Henley and Arlo.

LAWSON, Edgar John.

Dad to Liz and father-in- RONALDS, Alishia. law to Spud.

Lish, my beautiful baby Pop to Jamie and Ally, sister, you came into our Lauren and Aaron, Zac lives so late and left us far (dec.) and Rach, Dylan too early. My heart is full and Sarah, Brodie and of moments that I never Jake. realised would be so Pop pop to Cooper, precious. You take care of Jayden, Will, Mason, Evie, Dad for us and we'll look Rocket, Ripley, Joey and after Mum. Lexie.

Love and miss you forever Love you and missing you Pickles. so much.

P.S. Don't forget to keep "Play nice up there". your hand over your purse.

Beloved Grandfather and Dearly loved sister to Pop pop of Lauren, Aaron, Shazz and adored Aunty Rocket and Ripley. to Sandy, Paul, Luke, Forever grateful for the Jake and Kirk and time spent together. families.

You will be dearly missed.

RONALDS, Alishia.

Rest in peace Pop .

Sis, I can't even describe Thank you for being the the way we are feeling best Pop to me and the since we lost you. You best Pop pop to our kids. were my little sister and I will miss having a chat me and the kids loved you and a bet on the horses so much. Dad will take together. you under his wing and Kids miss having a choccy comfort you. You will milk while you read the never be alone. We love paper in the morning. you sis.

Hope you aren't in pain ♥Kaysie, Mick, Lisa and anymore.

Graham and families.

Thank you for everything.

Love you Pop. RONALDS, Alishia.

From Dylan, Sarah, Joey My beautiful baby sister and Lexie. and friend, sister-in-law and Aunty.

Pub pop, love and miss Taken from us way too you - thanks for all the soon.

Portello and chips.

Forever in our hearts.

- Brodie, Jake, and Merv. You will never be forgotten.

LAWSON, Eddie (Lucky). Reunited with dad.

Ed, you were loved by all, RIP Lish we love you. so proud to have you as Cath, Muz, Georg, Nik my Dad and best friend. and families x.

Give Mum, Ricky and Zac a big kiss and cuddle from RONALDS, Alishia. all of us.

Taken from us on October Love and miss you xx.

31, 2022.

-Henry, Fiona, Nate, Baby sister to Col and Charlie, Mike and Dan. Kel. Aunty to Ashlea, Hannah, James, Jack and their REEVES, Valda Jean. families.

Of Bairnsdale.

You fought so bravely Passed peacefully at until the end.

Bairnsdale Regional Forever remembered in Hospital on November 2, our hearts.

2022, aged 81 years. At peace now with Dad. Dearly loved wife of 60 years to John.

Loved daughter of Hazel RONALDS, Alishia. and Henry (both dec.).

46 years young.

Loved mother of Peter Taken too soon. Much and Kerry. loved daughter-in-law of Loved mother-in-law of Marie and Len Ripper.

Helen and Chris.

Sister-in-law of Michael, Loved Nanna of seven Danielle and families. grandchildren.

Loved Great Nanna of five great-grandchildren.

RONALDS, Alishia.

We are here all but for a Finally at peace. short time.

But some times that short time is too short.

RONALDS, Alishia.

Passed away unexpected- On behalf of all Coles team members past and ly on October 31, 2022. present who have worked Aged 46 years.

Much loved partner of Rip with Alishia, we send our condolences to Rip and (Anthony).

Loved mother of Callum, family, Sally and family and Wendy and family.

Gemma and Brody.

Youngest daughter of Thinking of you all at this Colin (dec.) and Sally. time.

Stepdaughter of Alan Our love from Hazel, Annie and Jenny. (dec.).

Adored baby sister of Wendy, Sharon, Kaye, Catherine, Colin and families.

RONALDS, Alishia.

I have lost the love of my life, love you now and forever.

-Rip

We miss you more than words can describe. Love you always Mum. -Callum, Gemma and Brody.

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SMITH (nee Crosbie), Cecilia Mary "Celie".

Born July 9, 1927, passed away November 3, 2022 aged 95 years.

Loving and devoted wife to Len (dec.).

Cherished mother to Denis, Cathy (dec.), Margaret, Martin and Peter.

Loved and respected mother-in-law to Peter, Kathie and Georgie and dear friend to Fiona.

Loving Grandma and Nanna to 13 precious grandchildren and proud great grandmother to eight.

So very dearly loved and will be forever missed and remembered by us all.

LAWSON. The funeral service for Mr Edgar John 'Eddie' Lawson will be held at the Heyfield Football Club, Gordon St., Heyfield on FRIDAY (November 11, 2022) commencing at 11am. A private cremation will follow.

SMITH, Cecilia.

A kind, gentle and generous soul, gone from us after a long life, lived so well.

Mum you were just a treasure. We were so proud to call you ours.

You will never be forgotten. By my side always my darling mum.

Now instead, I will carry you forever in my heart.

Your loving daughter Margaret (Centra), son-in-law Peter, granddaughters Johanna, Danielle and Emily and husbands, Dave and Alex and great grandchildren Sophia, Kate, Sebastian and Ruby.

Fly with the angels mum.

Flowers welcome or donations to Diabetes Australia Victoria would be appreciated.

REEVES. The funeral of Mrs Valda Jean Reeves of Bairnsdale, will leave Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale, after a SMITH, Cecilia. service commencing at Our memories of you 1.30pm TOMORROW shall remain in our hearts (Wednesday, November 9 forever.

2022) for the Martin, Kathie, Tom, Amy, B a i r n s d a l e Lawn Daniel and Emily.

Cemetery.

Valda's funeral service will be streamed online.

Please see Valda's funeral notice at stephenbaggs.com.au for a link to the livestream.

RONALDS. The funeral service for Alishia Ronalds will be held at Our Chapel, 5 Queen St Maffra on THURSDAY (November 10, 2022) commencing SMITH, at 11am. A private Cecilia (Celie) Mary. cremation will follow.

Passed away November Please wear casual 3, 2022 aged 95 years. clothes.

Late of Yallourn and Sale.

Loving and devoted wife of Len (dec.) for 55 years.

Dearly loved mother of Denis and partner Fiona, loved Nanna of Mark and Christine, Sean, Meagan and Jack, Brendan and Emily, Claire and Michael. SMITH. Great Nanna to Evie, Requiem mass for the Sophia, and Riley. repose of the soul of Mrs A life of love and devotion. Cecilia Mary Smith will be A gentle soul now at offered at St. Mary's peace.

Cathedral, corner Pearson Love ya Mum. Hooroo. and Foster Streets, Sale R.I.P. at 11am on FRIDAY (November 11, 2022).

Following mass, the funeral will leave the above church for the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

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On show at the Show

Around the Maffra courts

Sabrina and Lavina Brady.

Four-year-old Lavina began riding horses in July at Stratf tford f Pony Club.

Maffra’s Jack Dennis moves to a low ball during his Junior Section 1 match.

Photos: Sam Crothers

Zoe Askew RIDERS aged five to 65 inundated the Sale and District Agricultural Showgrounds arena for the 157th annual Sale Show.

Held from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, hundreds of competitors entered into various equestrian events, from showjumping and dressage to handling and everything in between.

The arena showcased towering creatures, miniature creatures, manes neatly braided and coats shiner than a polished silver spoon.

There were falls and tumbles, there was tears and bruises, but mostly there were smiles and laughter as entrants shared their enthusiasm for all things horses.

In Seniors Section 2, Maffra Vets Vicki Smythe drives a ball from the backline.

Showjumping began the equestrian events at the 157th annual Sale Show.

Photos: Zoe Askew

Junior Section 3 Maffra’s Mia Humphris uses her double handed backhand to drive the ball.

Showjumpers once again took to Sale Show.

Elsie, 5, from Cannibal Creek Pony Club, riding Dunavan Macquarie.

Ava Henderson, 6, from Bairnsdale Pony Club.

Showjumpers in action at the Sale Show.

Senior Section 2 Maffra All Round Landscape’s Terry Flynn returns a serve.

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Swans celebrate their success SALE United Football Club recently hosted its 2022 presentation night at the Sale Greyhound Club.

Cooper Coleman took out the SUFC senior men's best and fairest award.

Coleman polled 47 votes to be the clear leader over runner-up Solomon Nash on 41 votes. Mace Irvine and Isaak Jondahl came equal third place on 25 votes, and Marrien Van Den Heuvel rounded out the top five on 23 votes.

Hollie Ryan won the senior women's best and fairest award, making it back-to-back wins for the 18-year-old, pipping runner-up Camille Japhary by three votes. Jade DuVe, Emma Robb and Leyla Babuc all came equal third.

Reserves team best and fairest was won by Callum Campbell and Mitchell Lummis on 31 votes. Runner-up was Hamish Wain on 30 votes.

The second division best and fairest was presented to Milan Mitrevski, who received 10 votes, with the runner-up trophy going to Luca Haran on nine votes.

Isaak Jondahl won SUFC's leading goalscorer award in the senior men's and Dani Wilson in the senior women's. Callum Campbell won the reserves golden boot trophy, while Luke Williams won second division.

Hayden John was the recipient of the Ben Piefke Most Determined Player award. John never gives up, has a strength that makes him stand out on the field, and was one of the club's most outstanding players throughout the season. He stepped up on many occasions, and when the team went down to nine players against Traralgon, it was John who carried the team over the line for the win.

The John Errol Flynn Sportsmanship trophy was won by Lily Hargreaves.

Hargreaves is one of the fairest defenders you will come across; the way she carries herself on the field allows her to make connections with opposing teams which can calm any fiery situation that arises. She is respectful to officials and everyone both on and off the pitch and is very supportive of the younger players.

Teagan Fairbrother was announced as goalkeeper of the year after a stellar season in between the sticks. Fairbrother only conceded eight goals in 2022. She is one of the strongest goalkeepers in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League, is a leader from the back, communicates well, is solid and reliable and, most importantly, can pull off the big saves when called upon during tough matches.

Goal of the year was hotly contested in 2022, with some memorable goals on show. Pratyush Gaonkar was named the winner for his goal in the reserves against Traralgon, which proved to be a turning point for the team for the rest of the season. Gaonkar took on four players and scored while the team was two players short.

The coaches chose the most improved players at the club. In the senior men's, coach Anouk Meereboer chose Hamish Wain for his vast improvement since the start of the season, with being selected into the senior squad towards the end of the year. Emma Robb won the senior women's award after working her way into the squad as a starting player. She performed exceptionally week-in-week-out and improved in all facets of her football.

Cooper Coleman was the senior men's winner of the rising star award for the third time, while Sammi Kent won the senior women's rising star award.

Madelaine Breakspear and women’s teammate Gabrielle Clare. Breakspear (left) was voted players player for Sale United women.

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Sale United women’s best and fairest Hollie Ryan.

Sale United club person of the year Paul McGrath.

Senior mens golden boot winner Isaak Jondahl with coach Anouk Meereboer.

Sale United President’s Award winner Cameron Churchill (left) with Swans president Tom Breakspear.

The coaches' awards were won by Leyla Babus in the senior women's, Solomon Nash in the senior men's, Chris Kelsey in the reserves and Patrick Horgan in second division.

The winners for the 2022 players player awards, as selected by their peers, were Solomon Nash and Madelaine Breakspear.

Club person of the year was awarded to Paul McGrath. With many nominations received, it was McGrath who stood out as the winner. His efforts in both the senior and junior ranks at the club have

helped the club grow on and off the field. He coaches the under 13s and the second division teams, mentors players, and gets them involved in coaching and other volunteer roles. He helped with tournaments, helps maintain club infrastructure, works behind the scenes, coached at country championships and gave a massive commitment to the club for the betterment of all involved.

The President's Award was presented to Cameron Churchill. Churchill was chosen for his commitment to the club and the tenacity he has shown to ensure

the club propels forward. He has brought an air of camaraderie among all four teams in the playing group and is a highly regarded representative of the club within the community. Churchill was a standout choice from president, Tom Breakspear, to win this year's coveted trophy.

Special mention was made to Cameron Irvine for winning Football Victoria's Male Volunteer Of The Year award and Madelaine Breakspear for winning Football Victoria's Female Coach Of The Year award.

Locals represent region at the state champs Zoe Askew

GIPPSLAND may very well harbour the next generation of Olympic track and field athletes, with several local students attending the 2022 Primary Track and Field State Championships in Albert Park last Wednesday, November 2.

Molly Delaney from Wurruk Primary School, Kaley Culbert from Cowwarr Primary School, Skye Orchard and Ava Harrington from Nambrok Denison Primary School were among the young athletes who competed in the Primary Track and Field State Championships last week. Delaney, Culbert, Orchard and Harrington competed in the Girls 11-year-old 4x100 metre relay, placing 12th in their heat with a time of 1.03.71 minutes.

For Year 5 students Skye and Ava from Namrok Dennison Primary School, this was their first time at the Track and Field State Championships.

"This was my first time at state athletics; it was a great experience, and our team ran the best they could," Skye said.

"I went to the state championships for crosscountry earlier this year, but this was my first time at state track and field," Ava said.

Ava and Skye both made it to regionals for other events, although Ava placed third in the 1500 metres, making her a reserve for the state championships, and Skye just missed out on placing in the 100 and 200-metre races.

Both Skye and Ava also recently competed for Victoria in the modern pentathlon in New Zealand.

Whilst the girls have much in common, their

Molly Delaney (Wurruk Primary), Kaley Culbert (Cowwarr Primary), Skye Orchard (Nambrok Denison Primary) and Ava Harrington (Nambrok Denison Primary) at the 2022 Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships.

Photo: Contributed preferred running events are quite the opposite.

"My favourite athletics to do is sprints," Skye said.

"I run every Monday and Thursday with Dennis Huffer at the Little Athletics oval in Sale."

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"I do running a bit, but athletics is mainly with school," Ava said. "I prefer long-distance running - I just find it better."

Skye said her favourite aspect of the 2022

Primary Track and Field State Championships was doing it with friends.

"My favourite part about being in the relay team was being a part of it with my friends; it was fun doing it with them," Skye said.

For Ava, meeting new people and getting to run was the best.

Kobe Parsons from Heyfield Primary School took out first place in the Boys 11-year-olds discussthrow finals with a whopping 31.85-meter throw and placed fifth in the 100-metre dash finals with a time of 13.86 seconds.

Oscar Woodhouse from 545 Primary School placed fourth in the Boys' 11-year-olds 1500-metres final with a time of 4:59.53 minutes and second in the 800 metres final, running a speedy time of 2:27.67 minutes.

Charlie Strachan from Gippsland Grammar came ninth in the Boys' 9-year-olds 1500-metres final, finishing the race in 5:28.26 minutes.

Henri Duggan from Gippsland Grammar came third in the Boys 9-10, 200-metré sprint finals with a time of 29.75 seconds.

Chani Aust from Boisdale Consolidated School placed third in the Girls 11-year-olds high jump with a final jump of 1.34 metrés and eighth in the long jump with the best jump of 3.85 metres.

Bently Johnson from Maffra Primary School came 16th in the Boys 9-10 long jump finals with a final jump of 3.40 metres.

Ryan Berton from Gippsland Grammar came 13th in the Boys 12-13 high jump finals, clearing the highest jump of 1.36 metrés.

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Sale Sonics Under 12 girls Hunter Lange, Ella Francis, Lottey Johnson, Poppy Fowler, Cleo Angelopoulos and Lila Armstrong.

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Sonics head to Moe THE junior representative season is well and truly under way, with local Sale Sonics squads playing at the Moe Tournament over the weekend, their third tournament already in the young season.

The Under 10 boys continue to improve both as individuals and as a team. They are now a very competitive unit in the A grade competition. The boys play with so much passion and determination and it’s been amazing to see them have fun along the way.

The Under 10 Girls played their hearts out and continue to improve every game. Coaches and parents were so proud at how they represented Sale with so much pride.

No wins this tournament, as it was a very tough draw in A division for the girls. Coaches are looking forward to seeing what they will achieve in the B division in the upcoming tournaments.

The association should be so proud of how the girls conducted themselves - always smiling, polite to the other teams, they played their little hearts out. The weekend was made even more special with the team also being able to celebrate Lyla Mathersons’ birthday at the stadium.

The Under 12.1 boys weren’t able to find a win over the weekend, but continued to show some good improvement in every game. Most importantly, the boys had loads of fun playing and showed great sportsmanship the entire weekend.

The 12.2 boys had one win out of their pool games and were a little bit unlucky in one other.

There was a big improvement from the boys with their teamwork and passing following the last tournament; it is great to see the improvement.

Next up, we need to work on our one-on-one defence, and because we are undersized compared to the opposition, our ‘boxing out’. Good job, boys.

The Under 12 girls showed great improvement in both their offensive and defensive play last weekend. With only six players, they played well and are continuing to improve each game.

Great effort by our Sale Sonics 14.1 boys, who missed the A Grade grand final by a goal. Sale had the lead with 1 minute 30 remaining in the match, but lost their semi-final to Traralgon. The Sale boys played their hearts out and showed great sportsmanship despite a number of calls going against them, which ultimately decided the match.

They moved the ball well as a team and their defensive intensity has stepped up as the season has progressed. We are now able to score from a number of different sets and adjust to defence. Our biggest learning opportunities come from losing close games, and we will keep chipping away at the small things that can have a big impact. Well done boys on a great weekend.

The Under 14.2 boys had a great tournament, winning three out of the four round games. This put the boys into the semi-final against Moe. Basic

Craig Alcock celebrates after getting a hole in one at Maffra.

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Hole in one for Craig Alcock Under 12 boys Koby Dorning, Oscar Johnston, Nixon Coney, Liam Fraser, Tommy Lancaster, (front) Bodi Jordan, Mason ‘Jeff’ Hayes, Cooper Marsden and Mason Fairhall. basketball and great defence had them in the lead at half time. Moe continued to fight back and took the lead late in the second half, winning by three at the final siren. The boys are starting to see how team work and a positive mindset wins games.

Great work boys.

The Sale Under 14.1 girls had a tough weekend, unfortunately not getting a win against four quality teams. The girls played some really solid basketball at times, but just couldn’t carry it out for the whole 40 minutes, which allowed the opposition to take advantage. Lots of learning for the girls, but still, plenty of positives as well. They certainly never gave up for the whole weekend. Well done girls.

Sale Sonics Under 14.2 girls had a great day on Saturday, playing for games. We only managed the one win with a tough draw, but had a lot of fun along the way. Each girl gave 100 per cent when on the court. The coach is enjoying seeing them grow as individuals and a team.

The Under 16A boys continued to improve and the Moe tournament was their best yet, only missing the finals by a one-point loss to Warragul.

Strong defence and quick ball movement enabled the boys to get out and run in transition. Coaches Michael and Tony could not be prouder of this team.

Playing as a whole team for the first time this season, the Under 16 girls started the tournament with a two-point win over Warragul and an 11-point win over Morwell.

On Sunday, they came up against very strong Korumburra and Traralgon sides. Despite these heavy losses, their wins on Saturday secured them third place on the ladder and a semi-final

outing against Korumburra. Our girls adjusted their defence and had much better offensive ball movement, leading to scoring more and holding Korumburra to a lesser score than their meeting during the rounds. The girls have a lot to work on offensively, but made great improvements over the weekend.

The Sale U18 boys played against some strong competition in the Under 19s division at Moe. With all players being bottom-aged, they were out-sized every game but still fought hard for every possession and managed to sneak a win against the hosting Moe Meteors squad. The boys continue to work on their teamwork and show improvement every game.

The Under 18 girls put in a really strong showing in their first tournament for the year. The girls managed to advance through to a grand final with a thrilling draw in the preliminary rounds against a very strong Traralgon outfit. The draw featured the girls facing off again against Traralgon in the grand final, and in what was a goal-for-goal affair, the Sale girls went down by three points. The girls battled hard all weekend, missing some quality players due to injury and work commitments.

They were often outnumbered and out-sized, but that never stopped the girls from playing great basketball. Super effort and super proud of their efforts.

A lot of the Sale Sonics junior squads will now prepare to back up their performances next weekend, where they will be heading to their first away-tournament in the Southern Peninsula.

MAFFRA Golf Club recently hosted a charity day for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Maffra member Craig Alcock had a hole in one on the difficult Par 3, seventh hole.

It was Alcock’s first hole in one.

The successful day attracted around 80 golfers and about $1100 dollars was raised for the Foundation.

Scoreboard Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association

Seniors - Round 5 Section 1: Maffra Gippsland Real Estate 4 def Maffra Wellington Real Estate 0, Sale John Elliman Real Estate vs Sale Findex (no result), Bairnsdale bye. Ladder: Maffra GRE (53 points), Sale JE 29, Bairnsdale 28, Maffra WRE 27, Sale Findex 24 Section 2: Stratford 5 def Heyfield 4, Sale Dahlsens 8 def Sale Central Storage 1, Longford 7 def Maffra Community Sports Club 2, Maffra All Round Landscapes 7 def Maffra Vets 2, Sale Glencoe Lime bye Section 3: Briagolong 5 def Stratford 4, Sale KFC 6 def Maffra Stobies 3, Heyfield 5 def Maffra Removalists 4, Maffra Wilmour Motors vs Maffra Adams Accounting (no result) Juniors Section 1: Sale de Minaur 7 def Bairnsdale Cash 1, Longford 5 def Sale Kyrigios 3, Maffra vs Longford Sale Tomljanovic (no result) Section 2: Sale Saville 7 def Maffra 1, Sale Duckworth 7 def Bairnsdale Cawley 1, Sale Inglis vs Briagolong (no result) Section 3: Stratford Swans 6 def Bairnsdale Rafter 2, Sale Hon 7 def Sale Kokkinakis 1, Longford 4 drew Maffra 4, Sale Popyrin 4 drew Heyfield 4 Section 4: Sale Kubler 5 def Sale Fourlis 3, Stratford Magpies 5 def Maffra Eagles 3, Bairnsdale Barty vs Maffra Falcons (no result), Bairnsdale Laver vs Sale Sharma (no result) Section 5: Sale Thompson 4 def Sale Cabrere 2, Stratford Kookaburras 6 def Maffra 0, Sale Gadecki 4 def Bairnsdale Stousur 2, Sale Millman 4 def Longford 2 Section 6: Sale Vukic 5 def Sale Rodionova 1, Heyfield 3 drew Stratford Kingfishers 3, Maffra 4 def Stratford Cockatoos 2, Bairnsdale Hewitt vs Briagolong (no result) Section 7: Maffra 3 def Stratford Galahs 1, Heyfield 5 def Sale Mendex 0 (disputed), Bairnsdale Alcott bye

Sale Golf Club

Saturday, November 5, Men’s Stableford: A Grade: A Chaffey 40, runner-up: J Howson 37. B Grade: T Gillett 41, runner-up: R Stephenson 39. DTL: S Harrap 37, D Saverman 37, R Humphrey 37, M Durrant 37, G Schaper 37, M Benfield 36, G Carroll 36, J Aitken 36, R Wain 36.

NTP: 6th B Cahill, M Benfield. Women’s Stableford: M Johns 29, runner-up S Kirkpatrick 29. NTP: 6th M Jones, 11th S Kirkpatrick.

Sale Sonics Under 10 boys Erin Sellars (coach), Harvey McMillan, Jordan Vanderland, Mason Harper, Michael Johnston, Ziggy Leggett (front) Jaggar Nikolajew, Campbell Sellars, Hamish Wheeler and Leo Grant.

Under 10 girls Addison Morelli, Iris Fyfe, Mahlia Bradley, Audrey Wilson, Miya Bird, Charli Hall, Clara Mraz, (Front) Harmynie Lang, Lyla Matherson and Charlotte Francis, pictured with coaches Jo Francis and Shanelle Bird.

Maffra Golf Club

Thursday, November 3, Women’s Stableford: A Grade: J Vardy 37. DTL: J Robbins 30, N Pratt 32. NTP: 2nd R Stewart, 12th J Robbins, 16th J Mactier

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Batsmen struggle with damp

After captain Bolton was caught and bowled on 24, it was left to Ryan Marshall to do the heavy lifting, leaving the field on a team-best 36 not out.

With a score of 118 to reach and surpass, the Lizards started well enough before losing Andrew Tyson at 1/16.

Sam Dean went out without adding to the total, bringing to the crease Longford’s new recruit Jordan Price against his old side.

The all rounder didn’t trouble with the ball, and nor did he with that bat, going for seven off the bowling of his former captain, Bolton.

Ash Vogt and Jake Wynd were also sent back to the pavilion, leaving Floyd and Jayden Taylor to build a total.

So far, the yet-to-be-beaten pair has made 26 runs - a reasonable effort, but one that still leaves Longford 40 runs short of a lead.

Tom Parry

WHAT a glorious Saturday it was.

Following successive weekends of overcast skies, cool temperatures and the threat of rain, cricketers were met with sunshine in Round 5 of the SaleMaffra Cricket Association.

The day wasn’t perfect, mind you - there was the occasional breeze to contend with, some moisture in the outfields, and green coverage meant that pitches weren’t quite the batsmen’s paradise many had hoped for.

Nevertheless, it was still an ideal weekend for players and spectators.

As with Round 4, this fifth round of the association is a two-day affair, so matches will resume at the same grounds this coming Saturday.

Collegians v Stratford

JUDGING by their performance at Cunninghame St at the weekend, it appears the Redbacks have finally met their match in Collegians.

The ladder-topping side was feeling confident as the day began, winning the toss and electing to bat.

Ground conditions may have been a factor in captain Jack Rietschel’s choice - outer parts of the field were waterlogged despite sunny weather before, and on, game day.

Ergo, you wouldn’t want to be the fielding team.

Rietschel’s decision looked to be a mistake early on, with in-form opener Chris Aurisch lost for seven and the captain himself going out after hitting his wicket.

Lewis Bolton and Ben Channing provided some relief, adding 24 runs in their third-wicket partnership until the former fell on 18; the latter following four overs later for 16.

Kevin Stoddart and Bohdi Walker then combined for a 62-run stand - the best of Stratford’s innings - coming to an end when Walker was caught and bowled on 35.

Nathan French’s departure in the 39th over triggered a minor collapse, seeing Stoddart and then Harry Tatterson both falling with the score on 110.

By this point, the fielding Collegians were feeling upbeat, with plenty of chatter among the players.

A ninth-wicket partnership between British import Ben Dinning and Ethan Albrecht provided some relief for the visitors, who together added 37 to the total before Dinning was caught on 13.

Sale v Rosedale-Kilmany

Lachlan Floyd steaming in for Longford. Floyd took 2/8 off seven overs.

Stratford was eventually all out for 166, Albrecht unbeaten on 35.

Collegians began their chase soon after, batting for 13 overs without loss and a score of 27 to their name.

The day belonged to their bowler Noah Hurley, who walked home with five wickets off 13 overs, but did have to be cautioned by the umpire for his aggressive play with the ball.

Longford v Boisdale-Briagolong

DESPITE being between the two bottom-placed teams in the first-grade competition, the clash at Stephenson Park was a cracker.

The Lizards chose to bowl first, and that looked to be the right decision when captain Lachlan Floyd got the breakthrough wicket of Jonathon Outhart

in the fourth over.

Things only got better from there for Longford, with wicket keeper Ash Vogt taking two catches in the space of three balls - first Stephen Noble off the bowling of Floyd, then heavy-hitter Nick Pang at the other end of the pitch off Mick Murphy.

After Ned Sutton went for a duck and Connor Hughes for 10, the home side was sitting pretty on 5/34.

A sixth-wicket pairing of Liam Hurst and Dylan Bolton stabilised the Saints’ innings, who jointly made 37 before Hurst departed on a contentious leg-before decision.

Hurst left the field in disbelief, claiming that he smashed the ball into his pads - at least one Longford played conceded that he probably did.

But given he survived an earlier shout for LBW, perhaps the loss of his wicket was karma working its magic.

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EARLY jitters gave way to an imposing total at Sale Oval.

The Swans won the toss and opted to bat first on their home turf, confidence that didn’t last long.

Matt Jackson fell in the sixth over for five runs, followed by Will McKenzie a couple of overs later on two.

In the next 13 overs, opener Hayden Glover and the usually-solid Coenie Nel contributed just 19 runs to Sale’s tally, their muted partnership ending with the latter’s wicket.

By the 31st over, the scorecard was reading 5/50, with Glover and Michael O’Brien both dismissed cheaply in the meantime.

Following this, Nathan Massey and Garreth Wolmarans initiated a fightback, combining for 107 to put the Swans in a more respectable position.

Both men made half centuries - Wolmarans was caught out soon after making his 50; Massey was trapped leg-before on 69.

Matt Raidal and captain Ben Jones also made contributions of 20 and 18 respectively, the latter declaring Sale’s innings at 9/207 after 76 overs.

Bowlers Brad Scott and Isaac Love took three wickets each for Rosedale-Kilmany.

In reply, the Warriors have so far made six runs off four overs.

Bundalaguah v Maffra

COLIN Wrigglesworth Oval had its own 200-plus innings, this one coming from the visiting team.

Maffra’s choice to bat first did them no favours early in the game, with Heath Shingles being run out in the third over for a duck and Brad Harrington making three runs before he was bowled by the Bulls’ Gayashan Munasinghe.

Promoted to third in the batting order, Dylan Freitag partnered with captain Lee Hopkins to make 51 runs until he was caught by Steve Spoljaric off his own bowling.

Miller Eastham too was caught and bowled, this time by Kshitiz Sharma, leaving the Eagles at 4/61.

Hopkins then combined with Nick Wozniak for the fifth wicket, amassing 86 runs by the time the latter was out for 35.

Cameos from Jake Pendrick and Andrew McKenzie followed, with Hopkins making a century - his first in four seasons, and the fourth of the 2022/23 season overall - in the 66th over.

He failed to add to his ton, going down the very next over to Lachlan Wrigglesworth.

A last-gasp stand between David Griffiths and Alex Kuizenga pushed the Eagles to 200, the former adding another three runs before his final batting partner, Cal Hennig, was dismissed in the 76th over.

Sharma was leading wicket-taker for Bundalaguah, with figures of 4/69 off 27 overs.

As with Rosedale-Kilmany’s game against Sale, the Bulls only faced four overs before the day’s end, scoring 11 runs without loss.

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Sharks remain unbeaten Liam Durkin

ONE-SIDED results were the order of the day in Round 2 of the Gippsland Cricket League.

Wins went the way of Sale-Maffra, Bairnsdale and Traralgon District.

SALE-MAFFRA had a seven wicket win over Leongatha.

Playing at Briagolong Recreation Reserve, the visitors compiled 159 batting first.

Ryan Williams played well for his 38, which included two sixes.

Leg spinner Jake Wynd tore through the middle and lower order, taking 6/25 from 9.4 overs.

Wynd decimated Leongatha from a healthy 4/101 to 7/109, with all three of those wickets disturbing the timber.

The Sharks then got the runs in 40 overs, with four players all chipping in to the cause.

Henry Anderson and Jack Tatterson remained not out on 49 and 46 respectively, while the Morrison brothers, Charlie and Tom, scored 31 and 25.

WARRAGUL batted first against Bairnsdale.

The Wild Dogs total of 152 at Hallora was punctuated by a series of small partnerships up against the only significant one of 58 between Fraser Duncan and Cameron McPhan.

McPhan top scored with 51, while Duncan made 43. A handy 25 from Dan Vela batting at number eight got the Warragul score past 150.

Luke Endley and Robbie Millar did the damage with the ball for Bairnsdale, taking three wickets each. Jarryd Floyd was also productive, taking 2/39.

Warragul took the game all the way to the 45th over, but Bairnsdale only lost five wickets on the run to get there.

Reagan Kyle scored 40 opening the batting, and received good support from Sam Stewart with an unbeaten 32.

Leading lights with the ball for the Wild Dogs were Brett Watkins (2/22) and Ellis Whiteford (2/24).

TRARALGON had an easy win over Latrobe Valley.

Latrobe Valley decided to have a hit after winning the toss at Terry Hunter Oval.

It proved to be the only win they had on the day, as they were routed for 79.

Wickets just kept tumbling, and before too long Latrobe Valley was 5/29.

Adam Brady gave nothing away, and finished with figures of 4/18, while Daniel O’Keefe did a similar number, claiming 3/15.

Traralgon only needed 16 overs to get the runs.

Mitch Harris scored 26, to see the Tornadoes home with six wickets in hand.

George Cheshire had some joy with the ball for Latrobe Valley, taking 3/15.

SMCA SCOREBOARD

A GRADE ROUND 5 STUMPS Stratford 1st innings

C Aurisch.............b N Hurley.......................................7 L Bolton...............c Dessent b H Anderson..............18 J Rietschel ..........hit wicket b N Hurley.......................0 B Channing.........c Z Hurley b H Anderson..............16 K Stoddart...........c T Morrison b N Hurley ...............25 B Walker..............c&b Durnell...................................35 N French .............c Z Hurley b Durnell .......................5 H Tatterson..........c C Morrison b Durnell ...................0 B Dinning ............c S Anderson b N Hurley..............13 E Albrecht............not out...........................................31 S Pendergast ......c T Morrison b N Hurley .................3 Extras..................(nb 5, w 2, b 5, lb 1)......................13 Overs...................................................................... 66.4 Total..........................................................................166 Collegians bowling: N Hurley 12.4-4-5-22, N Whitford 10-2-0-19, S Anderson 8-0-0-12, H Anderson 6-1-2-17, J Durnell 18-2-3-63, M Nicholls 7-1-0-22, T Dessent 5-1-0-5.

Collegians 1st innings (in progress) Z Hurley ..............not out...........................................20 T Morrison...........not out.............................................6 Extras..................(nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 0)........................1 Overs..........................................................................13 Total........................................................................ 0/27 Stratford bowling: B Walker 7-4-0-9, J Rietschel 6-2-0-18.

Boisdale-Briagolong 1st innings S Noble ...............c Vogt b Floyd .................................4 J Outhart.............c Heywood b Floyd.........................2 N Pang ................c Vogt b Murphy............................13 C Hughes............c Wynd b Tyson ............................10 N Sutton ..............c Taylor b Murphy ...........................0 L Hurst.................lbw b Tyson ...................................16 D Bolton ..............c&b Tyson .....................................24 R Marshall...........not out...........................................36 M Freeman .........b Wynd............................................3 T Harms..............c&b Wynd .......................................0 M Murphy............c Dean b Taylor...............................0 Extras..................(nb 1, w 0, b 5, lb 1)........................7 Overs....................................................................... 47.3 Total.......................................................................... 118 Longford bowling: M Murphy 7.4-4-2-23, L Floyd 7-3-2-8, A Tyson 10.3-3-3-20, J Price 5-0-0-16, J Wynd 3-1-2-7, J Taylor 2.3-0-1-16.

Traralgon remains unbeaten after two rounds, along with Sale-Maffra.

IN women’s GCL, Sale-Maffra defeated Leongatha.

Playing at Leongatha Secondary, the home side was dismissed for 65.

The Sharks then got to 3/113 before declaring.

Megan Wrigglesworth scored 32 not out for the winners. Teammate Maddison Winter took 2/7 earlier in the piece.

Longford, 1st innings (in progress) A Tyson ...............b Hughes ......................................11 W Sutton .............b N Sutton.....................................14 S Dean................b Hughes ........................................0 J Price .................b D Bolton.......................................7 A Vogt..................lbw b N Sutton ................................8 J Wynd ................c&b N Sutton.................................10 L Floyd ................not out...........................................15 J Taylor ................not out.............................................9 Extras..................(nb 0, w 0, b 5, lb 0)........................5 Overs..........................................................................32 Total........................................................................ 6/79 Boisdale-Briagolong bowling: C Hughes 8-3-2-13, L Hurst 4-0-0-6, D Bolton 12-2-1-24, N Sutton 7-0-3-31, N Pang 1-1-0-0.

Sale 1st innings M Jackson...........c Scott b Hangan............................5 H Glover..............c Rowley c Scott ................19 W McKenzie........lbw b Hangan..................................2 C Nel ...................c Rowley b Scott...........................11 M O’Brien............c Freshwater b Rowley.....................

N Massey............lbw b Love.....................................69 G Wolmarans......c Scott b Love ...............................50 M Raidal..............b Scott...........................................20 B Jones...............b Love ...........................................18 D Padula .............not out.............................................1 T Dobson ............not out.............................................1 Extras..................(nb 1, w 1, b 0, lb 1)........................3 Overs..........................................................................76 Total.............................................................9/207 (dec) Rosedale-Kilmany bowling: B Scott 25-3-3-64, N Hangan 7-2-2-11, I Love 24-4-3-48, D Rowley 7-1-1-16, R Diamond 7-0-0-36, B McDonald 2-1-0-7, A Wright 4-0-0-24.

Rosedale-Kilmany 1st innings (in progress) B McDonald........not out.............................................6 A Wright...............not out.............................................0 Extras...........................................................................0 Overs............................................................................4 Total...........................................................................0/6 Sale bowling: G Wolmarans 2-1-0-3, B Jones 1-1-0-0, C Nel 1-0-0-3.

Maffra, 1st innings B Harrington........b Munasinghe.................................3 H Shingles ..........run out.............................................0 D Freitag .............c&b Spoljaric.................................28 L Hopkins............c&b L Wrigglesworth ..................100

JUNIOR action saw Latrobe Valley defeat Traralgon in the Under 15s.

Playing as part of Junior Country Week, Latrobe Valley compiled 125 batting first at Duncan Cameron.

Traralgon fell short by 27 runs, bowled out for 98 in just under 30 overs.

Bairnsdale and Warragul played a good game.

The Wild Dogs batted first at Neerim, and closed at 9/154 off their allotted 50 overs.

The chase came down to the third-last over, with

M Eastham .........c&b Sharma....................................2 N Wozniak...........c Smart b Sharma........................35 J Pendrick ...........c Dimaroo b Sharma......................4 A McKenzie.........c H Wrigglesworth b L Wrigglesworth ..5 D Griffiths ............c Sharma b Smith ........................14 A Kuizenga..........not out.............................................2 C Hennig.............c&b Sharma....................................0 Extras..................(nb 0, w 0, b 9, lb 1)......................10 Overs...................................................................... 75.5 Total......................................................................... 203 Bundalaguah bowling: G Munasinghe 3-1-1-5, S Spoljaric 20.2-8-1-33, L Wrigglesworth 14.4-3-2-36, K Sharma 26.5 6-4-69, E Aponso 5-0-0-18, H Wrigglesworth 3-0-0-17, B Smith 3-0-1-15.

Bundalaguah 1st innings (in progress) H Wrigglesworth .not out.............................................3 J Langshaw.........not out.............................................8 Extras...........................................................................0 Overs............................................................................4 Total.........................................................................0/11 Maffra bowling: A McKenzie 2-1-0-2, D Griffiths 1-0-0-5, L Hopkins 1-0-0-4.

Second grade: Bundalaguah 108 (C Morris 30, A Padula 21, W Robinson 4/27) v Maffra 1/19; Stratford 183 (D Devisser 104, B Wilkinson 54) v Collegians 0/61 (C Hall 30*, Z Russell 19*); Rosedale-Kilmany 2/14 (J Sharma 2/6) v Sale 151 (L Mowat 73*, T Love 5/33) Third Grade: Maffra 4/52 (D Anderson 19*) v Boisdale-Briagolong 94 (T Threadgold 44, A Eastham 26, M Phelan 2/11, B Lanigan 2/28); Bundalaguah 0/4 v Wurruk 109 (L Tourtoulas 38, B Russ 21, W Gray 4/18); Heyfield 184 (T Pritchett 45, A Sutton 5/50) v Collegians 0/9; Longford 7/217(cc) (A Heywood 53, M Pendergast 2/28, N Thomas 2/44) v Stratford (yet to bat); Nambrok 2/23 (L Adams 18) v Rosedale-Kilmany 69 (A Henry 33, S Hettiarachchige 3/14); Sale Bye. Fourth Grade: Stratford 110 def Wurruk Windes 5/86(cc) (W Breddels 26); Rosedale-Kilmany 2/105 (C Whiteoak 50, G Lever 35) def Sale White 9/104 (R Coulthard 34, L Henry 3/20); Longford 4/309(cc) (M Reid 55, J Love 51, L Grosveld 51) def Wurruk Toads 102 (M Klein 48, L Holmes 2/11, B New 2/21); Heyfield 135 (R Winter 51, C Lenehan 3/21) def Bundalaguah Yaks 7/101(cc) (J Scicluna 50, B Darlington 3/14); Bundalaguah Bulls 8/23(cc) (D Burnett 50, M Coridas 3/24, R Corbell 3/28) def Maffra 9/167 (B Flynn 45*, C Sharp 4/38); Collegians 6/131 (C Paterson 51, J Hampson 4/34) def Sale Black 5/130(cc) (T Reid 51, H Davine 2/18) Under 16: Stratford 2/80 (H Tatterson 27, T Boyd 25) def (Rosedale-Kilmany 6/76(cc) (J Cochrane 21, J Williams 2/6); Collegians 104 (M Stobie 33) def Lonfgord 6/60 (H Davine 2/2); Bundalaguah 8/117(cc) (H Wrigglesworth 41) def Sale 44 (W Glover 11*, H Wrigglesworth 4/4); Maffra Bye. Under 14: Sale 7/69(cc) (J Duffield 13, M Birss 2/3, L Henry 2/3) def Heyfield RK 51 (H Leeson 14*, L Marsh 3/3); Wurruk / Maffra 4/71 (B Rowley 31) def Longford 47 (J Armstrong 16, R Flynn 2/7); Stratford 84 (R Thomas 20, M Shaw 19, M Williamson 2/2, O Sullivan 2/9) def Collegians 57 (W Baden 22, R Thomas 4/13); Bundalaguah Bye.

Bairnsdale eventually winning by two wickets.

Sale-Maffra plays Leongatha this Sunday at Catholic College Turf in the 15s.

ONE game was played in the Under 13 Development League.

Bairnsdale defeated Warragul by 67 runs.

Sale-Maffra plays Leongatha this Sunday at Catholic College synthetic in the 13s.

THE next round of senior GCL will be played on November 20.

Tight loss for Gippsland Goannas at Rosedale

UNFORTUNATELY the Pakenham Over 60 team could only raise four players to travel to Gippsland to play the scheduled cricket match against the Gippsland Goannas Over 60 team on Sunday, and so the match was forfeited.

The season for the Goannas Over 50 team did finally start after two washouts, and following is captain Graeme Rankin’s match report.

The Gippsland Goannas Over 50 team hosted the East Ringwood Roos at the Rosedale Recreation Reserve (Turf).

Gippsland won the toss and elected to bat, on a fairly bare Rosedale wicket.

Opening batsmen Geoff Kinnish and Graeme Rankin found the batting tough going against six foot seven Victorian over 50s representative quick, James Morris.

At 3/24, Kinnish icing up in the pavilion with a

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will be seven Victorian teams in the three divisions.

The Over 60 team are due to travel to Warrandyte this Sunday, (Novemberm 13), followed by a home game against the Research Vets on November 20.

The National Championships for the Over 60s will be held in the Geelong area towards the end of November, while the National Championships for the Over 50s will be in Adelaide from November 20 to 24.

In a first for Veterans Cricket Victoria, there will be National Championships for Over 40 women’s teams.

If there are any Gippsland women who would be interested in playing for a Gippsland Goannas Over 40 team, they should phone secretary Ian Gibson on 0427 376776, on his return from Launceston.

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lose 8/46, to be 9/99, with two overs to play.

A cool head by batter Darren Singleton saw the Roos get over the line at the end of the 39th over.

The pick of the bowlers for the Goannas was Doc Hennessy, with 2/13 and Ian Freshwater, 0/14 (six overs bowling at the death).

The next game for the Over 50 team is scheduled for December 4 against the highly fancied Geelong team, at the Lara Recreation Reserve (Turf).

The Goannas Over 70 representatives are heading to Launceston this week for the National Over 70 Championships, with Kevin Lanigan (captain), Ian Gibson (wicket keeper) and Ian Southall (opening bowler and handy bat), all playing in the Vic 1 team in Division One. Fred Debono (opening bat and spin bowler) and Gordon Cowling (opening bowler and handy bat) are in the Vic 3 team in Division 2. Altogether there

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torn calf muscle, Gippsland was under the pump.

Moe Cricket Club’s first grade premiership captain from last season, Pat Spiteri and Geoff Wells steadied the ship a little, progressing the score to 39, before Spiteri was cleverly bowled by East Ringwood stalwart, Gary Peters.

Brenton Howe and Wells knuckled down for a timely partnership on the challenging Rosedale wicket, with Wells retiring on a game high 43.

Mirboo North team mates Steve Rogers and Chris Anders took the score to 5/101 from the allotted 40 overs.

Howe and Iona’s Cecil Haysom competently took the new ball for the Goannas, with Howey having Steve Oluc caught behind by Anders in the seventh over. ‘Sugar’ Ray Turner and Chris McCartin batted well to get the score to 53, before some very tight bowling by all Goanna bowlers saw East Ringwood

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Mark Nicholls and Jack Rietschel are currently playing milestone games in the match between Collegians and Stratford.

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Milestone men David Anderson TWO Sale-Maffra Cricket Association champions on opposite teams are sharing their current match to register major personal milestones.

Jack Rietschel, current Stratford first grade captain, is playing his 200th senior game for the club.

Statistical highlights include 2878 runs at 20.13, including 11 half centuries and a best of 106.

His consistent left arm spin has also produced 333 wickets at 15.81 apiece, with a best of 9/48.

Rietschel has already appeared in two SMCA first grade premierships, in 2013/14 and 2021/22.

Beyond club cricket, Rietschel has won Gippsland Cricket League premierships with Sale-Maffra, and was part of the Under 21 Gippsland teams that won the state championship in 2017/18 and 2018/19, being captain in the 2018/19 campaign.

Rietschel was also named as a Champion of Gippsland Cricket in 2020, having by that time

been named in the All-Gippsland team of the year three times and played for the VCCL at two Australian Country Cricket Championships, including the 2019/20 premiership triumph.

Mark Nicholls is a Collegians veteran with 241 club games to his credit, the current game being his 200th SMCA first grade match with the club.

Career statistics (all grades) include 3533 runs at 21.41 with two centuries and 13 half centuries, highest score 106 as well as 430 wickets at 15.24 with a best effort of 7/26, mostly taken with medium

pace swing bowling but more recently, crafty off spin.

Over a long career, Nicholls has also played for Sale, Toongabbie and Yea. A TDCA representative player while playing at Toongabbie, he was also named three times in the All-Gippsland Team of the Year.

Nicholls has appeared in four first grade premierships with Collegians: 2003/04, 2004/05, 2007/08 and 2017/18 as well as the 2008/09 tied grand final.

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Popular tournament underway at Sale United Zoe Askew

KEEN soccer players once again inundated the grounds at Sale United Football Club on Thursday for Round 2 of Go Sevens.

The football gods worked their magic, parting the dark clouds that loomed across the sky for most of the day, revealing a lowering golden sun.

Sunlight caught the flecks of rain hidden between the blades of grass, setting alight a glistening landscape of green and gold as if to welcome players to the field, saying, without as much as a word, ‘come and play’.

The clock read 6.30pm; the referees blew their whistles, and teams marched onto the pitch,

chattering and laughing but, behind their eyes, screamed ‘this is war’. Don’t believe your mate when he tells you social soccer isn’t competitive.

On Main Pitch 1, Green Grubs met Pink Bits, next door, on Main Pitch 2, The Special Ones took on My Little Morty’s. On the far side of Godfrey Baldwin Reserve, Ringins faced Dico’s Demons on Back Pitch 8, and on Back Pitch 10, Raglan Street Blues met Mighty Cornflakes.

After two 20-minute halves and a five-minute halftime rest, the scores were in; like all games, there was winners, and there was losers.

Pink Bits toppled Green Grubs 9-2, and My Little Morty’s were too good for The Special Ones, taking home a 7-1 win.

Dico’s Demons thrashed Ringins 9-1, and the

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Mighty Cornflakes held onto a win, beating Raglan Street Blues 3-1.

As the teams who played at 6.30pm retired from their respective fields, teams playing at 7.30pm entered the grounds, boasting fresh legs and sweatless faces.

On Main Pitch 1, Misfits met Occasionally United, and on Main Pitch 2, Mac Rappers took on The Davids. Bayside Astronauts were up against the Divines on Back Pitch 8, and on Back Pitch 10, Tekkerslovakia met Purple Cobras.

Bayside Astronauts stole the game from Divines with a 4-1 win, and Purple Cobras were victorious over Tekkerslovaki, 4-0.

Misfits claimed a 3-1 triumph over Occasionally United, and Mac Rappers were victorious over The

David’s with a 4-0 win.

This Thursday, in Round 3 of Sale United FC’s Go Sevens competition, My Little Morty’s take on ladder leaders Purple Cobras, and Divines are up against Green Grubs.

Pink Bits will meet the Special Ones, and Tekkerslovaki will play Bayside Astronauts.

Misfits take on Dico’s Demons, Occasionally United meet Mighty Cornflakes, Raglan Street Blues play The David’s and Ringins face Mac Rappers.

Sale United FC’s bar and canteen are open from 6.30pm, and all are welcome to join in watching this year’s 16 Go Sevens teams battle it out for that top place on the ladder.

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