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Standing apart, together In the crisp pre-dawn air on Saturday morning, thousands of people in Australia and New Zealand gathered in their driveways, on footpaths, in paddocks and in their living rooms, in lieu of the traditional Anzac Day service. Pictured, the Riches family, consisting of Sarah, aged two, Bradley, Rachel and Benjamin, six months, spent Anzac Day morning at the end of their Sale driveway, paying respect to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Photo: Sarah Luke

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Sale City Band members stood in their driveways at 6am and 10.30am in uniform, playing The Last Post and observing a minute’s silence. Further east, Carmel Court had its own dawn service, courtesy of Aub and Marie Toghill, who supplied hand sanitiser and implemented social distancing rules. Bugler Jake Tilley played The Last Post at Maffra cenotaph for the 13th consecutive year, except this time to no crowd. Across the shire, it was a similar story as people Continued page 3

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WHILE we couldn’t stand near each other this Anzac Day, it was clear we were standing together. On an Anzac Day like never before, traditional services were called off as part of restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Instead, people from across Australia and New Zealand rose in Saturday’s predawn to stand at the ends of their driveways, on footpaths, in

paddocks, on balconies and in their living rooms, and paid their respects to Australia’s servicemen and women. Just shy of 6am, piper James Johnson stood on Macarthur St, Sale, and played Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave and Waltzing Matilda, moving some neighbours to tears. He wasn’t alone. Two buglers could be heard through the dark sounding The Last Post and Reveille, coinciding with the national Anzac Day service being broadcast from the Australian War Memorial.

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DRIVERS in Wellington Shire are hoping local fuel retailers lift their game to pass on the drop in global oil prices to customers. Since coronavirus restrictions forced a reduction in demand for fuel around the globe, petrol prices have plummeted to a 10-year low. And in an economy driven by supply and demand, it is expected the global supply glut will continue to put downward pressure on prices. But while Melbourne drivers have reaped the benefits, with some outlets offering the liquid gold for between 80 cents per litre to around $1, in Wellington Shire the average prices were sitting between 107.9 and 127.9 cents per litre on Friday. The shire’s few independent retailers, such as those in Alberton and Heyfield, are the best bets for unleaded, and anyone prepared to drive to Heyfield’s family-owned Timberline General Store can fill up for an incredible 96.9 cents per litre. Part-owner Troy Akers said independent retailers were not under the same pressure from the big buyers, and his family preferred to cut profits to offer cheap fuel because the store was “here for the community”. “The larger players in the market dictate the price for their outlets, but we are independent, so we don’t have that pressure,” he said. “We do the right thing and we hope it pays off in the long run — yes, our revenue is down, but we have already seen customers coming in from Traralgon, Sale and Maffra to buy our petrol, and at one stage, we were 30 cents a litre cheaper than anywhere else.” In Sale, which is dominated by large retailers, prices have not moved as much as drivers and industry watchdogs would like. RACV senior vehicle engineer Nicholas Platt said as more Victorians stayed at home and travelled only when necessary, fuel retailers were seeking Continued page 5

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Standing apart, together “There’s families out there who are isolated and don’t have support in location. “We don’t have anyone down here — it’s just our little family. “All our [extended] family is either in country New South Wales or in Queensland. “So our thoughts go out to those who don’t even have their spouse there at this point in time and are doing it tough. “Freedom isn’t free — sacrifices are made so we can be at home and be isolated and be safe.” In Yarram, an amplified broadcast of The Last Post and Reveille could be heard across Yarram, thanks to a sound system provided by Robertsons Beach resident Bob Wenger. At the cenotaph, Yarram RSL president Rick Rogers OAM and RSL committee man Rob Woods conducted a special dawn service. Mr Rogers recited The Ode and laid a wreath, saluting the fallen, and recited the Kohima Epitaph “When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today”. “RSL secretary Karen Rogers told the Gippsland Times RSL members had received many pleasing comments about the broadcast. “Apparently it could be heard out along Church Rd and well past the Country Club,” she said. About 15 groups and individuals placed wreaths at the cenotaph during the morning including schools and the Red Cross. Yarram’s Anglican minister the Reverend Jenny Wicking blessed the cenotaph wreaths on Saturday. — with Peter Hill

Yarram RSL president Rick Rogers OAM and committee member Rob Woods conduct a quiet dawn service. Photo: Peter Hill

Carmel Court, Sale, had its own dawn service, courtesy of Aub and Marie Toghill, who supplied hand sanitiser and implemented social distancing rules. Photo: Contributed

Jake Tilley plays The Last Post for the 13th consecutive year at Maffra cenotaph on behalf of Maffra RSL. Photo: Contributed

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From page 1 did what they could to remember those who give and gave so much for Australia — lighting candles, wearing poppies and singing the national anthem. Some residents had also created their own wreaths to adorn their front fences and front verandas, and others set up Anzac displays. The Riches were one such family, solemnly standing at the end of their driveway before dawn for a moment of reflection — for those who have served or are currently serving. They have only been in Sale for a year and a half, after Rachel was posted to RAAF Base, East Sale. The family shifted from Brisbane, where Rachel served “a few stints” at RAAF Base, Amberley. They left behind Rachel’s parents and older brother, all part of the RAAF, all based at Amberley, and have all seen overseas service during their careers. Rachel said self-isolation was comparable to being deployed — “don’t leave the compound”. “The isolation at the moment gives the rest of Australia a taste of what it is to have to do it hard and go without a couple of things, have some restrictions,” she said. Rachel said this year, COVID19 was taking its toll on Defence families, particularly those separated by operations and deployments. “Our thoughts go out to the families who are in isolation and can’t have their loved ones with them, which is an additional level of worry and stress for them,” she said.

Sale piper James Johnson could be heard across much of Sale on Saturday morning, as his renditions of Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave and Waltzing Matilda made for an emotional start to Anzac Day. Photo: Sarah Luke

Former Grammar employee convicted in County Court on child sex charges to continue in the role,” Judge Higham said. “Feeling alone and isolated, you sought sexual intimacy with the children who were in the care of the school and with whom you had daily interaction.” Judge Higham said Van der Watt’s behaviour had been “predatory”, but had not involved threats or violence. He acknowledged the burden of prison would be difficult for Van der Watt, being a young man a long way from home and family, adding his mother was of modest means and would be unlikely to be able to visit him, even if it were not for current coronavirus travel restrictions. In a letter to parents last week, new Gippsland Grammar principal Leisa Harper, who was not at the school at the time the offences took place, said the school was “ashamed that an individual affiliated with the school has betrayed the trust placed in him, and the school, by our students and their parents”. She said now that the court process was complete, the school would investigate what had happened

and commission a review of the school’s child safe policies and procedures. The school has also arranged for the Australian Boarding Schools Association to review boarding arrangements at Blackwood House. “The school hopes that today’s sentencing will enable the children and families affected to begin the healing process,” she said. “The school will be supporting the children and their families. “At the same time, we will respect their privacy, and I ask that our school community do the same. “Gippsland Grammar’s priority must be the protection and welfare of its students. “As principal, I am determined to ensure our school is safe for all of our students.” Van der Watt had already served 136 days on remand, at the time of sentencing. He is now a registered sex offender for life. Judge Higham said he understood Australian Federal Police would notify South African authorities of his conviction. Van der Watt is expected to be deported to South Africa on release.

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A FORMER employee at Gippsland Grammar in Sale was convicted in the County Court on Thursday after earlier pleading guilty to child sex offences involving two female students, aged 14 and 15. Tristan Van der Watt, a gap year student, had been working in a semi-supervisory role at Blackwood House, the school’s boarding house. Van der Watt, from South Africa, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual penetration of a child under 16 and one count of encouraging a child to have, or be involved in, sexual activity. He committed the offences between June and December last year, at the age of 20. Federal Police arrested him on December 9 as he was attempting to board a plane to South Africa. Van der Watt was sentenced last week to three years in prison with a minimum of one year and eight months. During the sentencing hearing, Judge Paul Higham was critical of the school’s failure to dismiss Van der Watt after one of the victims reported he had invited her to his room “for a cuddle” via social media. Van der Watt was instead given a warning and was told not to contact students via social media. In June last year he crashed a car and was charged in relation to dangerous driving and excess alcohol offences. “Astonishingly you were again permitted to remain at the school despite your demonstrated unsuitability for the role,” Judge Higham said. He said Van der Watt encouraged one of his victims to help him pursue the other, quoting him as saying: “That’s the thing. We won’t get caught. You know that as well. Please just talk to her. Trust me, I don’t want to get caught any more than she does ...” Several instances of offending occurred before a male student became suspicious and reported Van der Watt to the school, which evicted him and called in police. Judge Higham noted one victim’s mother reported her daughter had since self-harmed and required counselling, and her regret at sending her to the school. But he also noted Van der Watt’s early guilty plea, remorse, prior good conduct and prospects of rehabilitation. Judge Higham said Van der Watt did not have the authority of a teacher, but he was tasked with the wellbeing of students in his care, and that role “had boundaries”. “You demonstrated what I consider to be a stark unsuitability for the role and yet you were allowed

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Sale Primary School senior student Matilda Courtney recited The Ode from her home. Photos: Contributed

SALE Primary School ensured its timehonoured Anzac Day service continued this year, with technology allowing people to pay their respects amid restrictions on crowd gatherings because of coronavirus. As one of a select number of schools to have its own cenotaph, the school community would normally congregate at this sacred space for a traditional Anzac Day service. This year’s service was pre-recorded, and posted online for people to share. Assistant principal Ewen Jondahl conducted the service, noting traditionally the junior school councillors would coordinate the event and have an active role in the service.

Mr Jondahl said under normal circumstances, he would be looking out to a sea of student faces, many holding posies of flowers waiting to be laid at the base of the cenotaph. During the service, Mr Jondahl acknowledged the traditional owners of the land and elaborated on what Anzac Day stood for. A handmade knitted wreath was laid at the school’s cenotaph and flags were flown at half mast. Senior student Matilda Courtney was chosen to recite The Ode because of her connection to the Royal Australian Air Force, and did so proudly from her home. The Last Post was then played, followed by a minute’s

Sale Primary School assistant principal Ewen Jondahl conducts the Anzac Day service in front of the school’s cenotaph. silence. After the minute’s silence The Rouse was played and the flags were raised to full mast.

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NAMBROK-Denison Primary School students might not be gathering together for Anzac Day commemorations this year, but that does not mean they are not remembering. The school’s basketball fence has come out in bloom during the past week, as the students’ remotely-made creations are added. Teacher Kylie Edney sent out the challenge on the school’s Facebook group for students to show their respect this year by thinking of the Anzacs while making poppies from recycled materials found in their homes. Photos: Contributed

Anzac projects receive money SOME Gippsland RSL branches and historical societies have received funding from the state government to build and repair memorials, preserve stories and continue the Anzac legacy for generations to come. Among the recipients is Sale RSL and Community Sub-Branch, which was given $5000 to install a remembrance sign on its front wall to remember the service of Australians in World War 2. The sign will be illuminated and will identify medals issued to Australians for service in World War 2. Briagolong RSL Sub-Branch was given $2600 to install four new bronze plaques on the memorial wall at Briagolong Anzac Park. Veterans Minister Robin Scott recently announced $700,000 for 63 projects across the state as part of four grant programs —Victoria Remembers, Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour, the Anzac Day Proceeds and the 75th Anniversary of the

End of World War 2. “We owe it to our veterans to honour their legacy and preserve their stories for future generations — that’s even more important in these challenging times,” Mr Scott said. Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the works would ensure Australia’s proud Anzac legacy would live on. “This is fantastic news for the local communities of Gippsland which have done such great work supporting their members and keeping our veterans’ legacy in the forefront of people’s minds,” she said. “It will help ensure they aren’t forgotten and also teach future generations about how their sacrifice has led to the freedoms we enjoy today.” Carry On and Melbourne Legacy will receive money to provide ongoing welfare support — including emergency food supplies and food vouchers amid the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

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The Timberline General Store in Heyfield was one of the first petrol outlets across the shire to drop its prices below $1. “Where there is competition, you tend to see lower prices.” “Especially at this difficult time, retailers must not take advantage of the situation to increase their profits, but should pass on savings to motorists,” Mr Sims said. “The ACCC’s role is to monitor the market closely, and we will continue to do this, particularly to keep the pressure on the petrol retailers at this time.” According to a ACCC report, retail sector net profits across all fuel products, convenience store and non-fuel services were $616 million in 2017-18, the last year covered by the report. The sector generated a record high $333 million in net profits on petrol products — regular unleaded petrol, premium unleaded petrol and ethanol blended petrol.

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ANTI-social distancing restriction protestors set up camp at Trafalgar train station on Saturday. Referring to the protest as an “Anzac Day ceremony” and an “exercise and education forum”, attendees rallied against COVID-19 social distancing restrictions with placards. Signs reading “What did our Anzacs die for?” and “locking up healthy people is tyranny” were held aloft, while an Australian flag was held upside down. In a statement, Health Freedom Victoria said people would be “attending en-mass to demand an end to the restrictions which are killing our jobs and livelihoods”. “We will be protesting against government constraints on Victorians and demanding that we may hunt and fish for our tables without hindrance,” it reads. “We call on our Premier to reopen our places of worship, a place to turn to for solace in times of trouble.” Health Freedom Victoria also called on Premier Daniel Andrews and other politicians to take a pay cut, and for people to be let out of their houses for

mental health purposes. “The asinine ‘rules’ pertaining to the lockdown are so contradictory and unrealistic that sensible people are fast becoming unsupportive, and we demand a review immediately,” the statement read. The group maintains COVID-19 is less dangerous than initially feared. “We say no to months of more restrictions and lockdowns based on hysterical data that is proving every day to be wildly inaccurate. “We say it’s time to let Australians get on with enjoying the freedoms that were hard won by our ancestors and our Anzacs. “To do any less is to dishonour their memory.” Yesterday the state government announced up to 100,000 Victorians would be tested for coronavirus in the next two weeks as part of a major testing blitz across the state, to better understand how the virus is spreading in the community and set the state up for the potential easing of restrictions. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said any decision to ease restrictions needed to be backed and informed by evidence “and that’s exactly what these tests help to provide”.

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From page 1 to cover their overheads through margin rather than volume. However, Gippsland motorists saw some relief at the bowser overnight on Thursday, with fuel prices falling quite significantly and beginning to reflect Melbourne’s prices. Mr Platt said the current average fuel price was about 108 cents per litre across Gippsland, but this was yet to extend across all outlets in Sale. “A consistently low price would be ideal for motorists in this uncertain time, not only to help the hip pocket, but it can discourage people from travelling further than necessary to find cheaper fuel,” he said. “We recommend motorists use RACV’s online fuel price comparison tool to find the cheapest fuel locally”. The Australian Consumer and Competition Watchdog is calling on all retailers to drop their prices, saying the industry is in a good position to deliver cheaper prices. Chairman Rod Simms said petrol retailers should not use the pandemic to further increase profits, which the latest ACCC petrol industry report shows had risen in recent years, and should pass on the full benefit of falling oil prices to motorists. Weekly average international crude oil prices have decreased by about US$50 per barrel since the beginning of the year and this has largely flowed through to Australian wholesale petrol prices, which have decreased by about 50 cents per litre in the same period. During the same period, seven-day rolling average petrol prices across the five largest cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,Adelaide and Perth have decreased by about 45 cents. Mr Sims said in some regional locations retail prices had been much slower to come down, and the extent of the falls had varied widely. “Fuel prices are generally higher in regional Australia due to a number of factors, including lower population and demand, meaning there are fewer petrol stations, which often leads to less competition,” he said. Mr Sims said price changes in regional centres could lag up to six weeks behind changes in the larger capital cities, because the turnover of stock was generally lower in the country.The reduction in demand for petrol due to current travel restrictions may have further exacerbated the lag. “We have previously found that the lack of vigorous and effective competition in some regional locations was a major reason for higher prices in those locations,” he said.

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Major projects moving ahead in Wellington UPDATES on major projects across Wellington Shire have been represented to council. As of March 31, 63 projects in council’s capital works program for 2019-20 were at practical completion, 54 more projects were underway and nine had contracts awarded. Fifteen projects were in pre-planning, including the development of the designs, community consultation and seeking quotes or tenders. The indoor stadium redevelopment at the Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra, is progressing according to schedule. The Maffra streetscape project is progressing well, with asphalt sealing complete on the southern service lane. Works are moving to the northern service lane. Council successfully applied for $1.07 million from the state government to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Macarthur and Market Sts, Sale. The redevelopment of five courts at Sale Tennis Club has been completed, with the courts handed to the club to test with light play and maintenance. Fence construction and lighting for the next stage of works are in progress, with works on additional courts beginning in May. Consultation has been finalised with clubs regarding alterations to social provision for the Stephenson Park, Sale, changeroom redevelopment. Design and documentation tender for changeroom upgrades at Sale Oval has been awarded and works begun. A tender for the construction of the new Stratford Recreation Reserve changerooms have been advertised, with works expected to begin in August. Construction of the new tennis courts at Pine

Major projects, including works on sporting facilities and streetscapes, are currently being undertaken in Wellington Shire.

News to tell? Lodge, Stratford, is nearing completion. Meanwhile, council has prepared a funding agreement for the Stratford Courthouse Theatre and sent it to the committee for approval. The agreement outlines council’s support for the next two and a half years, subject to council acceptance of a proposed business operating model. For the financial year to March 31, council recorded a surplus of $23.4 million, $3.42 million less than budgeted. Part of the reason operating income was lower than expected is that council received half of its

Road and street works in Longford, Port Albert, Maffra, Stratford, Sale David Braithwaite A LONGFORD road will be sealed after Wellington Shire Council elected to proceed with a special charge scheme. The owners of 33 properties along Boggy Creek Rd will contribute a total of $115,308. Council will pay for the remainder of the $316,400 scheme. The 800 metre stretch of road between RosedaleLongford and Abels Rd is currently unsealed, with irregular table drains. The road will be sealed to a 6.2 metre width, with barrier kerb installed, while surface drainage and storm water management will be improved. The works will reduce the need for council maintenance, and lead to a reduction of dust. Property owners, some whom have raised concerns relating to maintenance grading, had been in consultation before council’s decision on the scheme. In a survey, 26 of 33 property owners supported the scheme, with two opposing and five not replying. Council received one written objection, concerned by hardship and inability to make payments, also claiming the road upgrade was not a priority.Where ratepayers can demonstrate significant financial hardship, council may vary payment arrangements. Meanwhile, council will advertise its intention

WORKSAFE Victoria is urging Victorian farmers to put health and safety first after the tragic death of a Gippsland farmer last month. On March 28, a 78-year-old man died after being crushed by a cow and a bullock at a Carrajung South property. It is believed he was loading the livestock onto a truck at the time of the incident. The death brought the number of workplaces fatalities this year to 15, nine more than at the same time last year.

to declare special charge schemes in Maffra and Port Albert. It will be the final chance for property owners to object. Council plans to seal unsealed roads across the Port Albert township. The proposed works would affect 256 properties, of which the owners of 162 supported the scheme in a survey. Works will cost $2.8 million, with owners paying $912,600 and council the remainder. Cooper Crescent, Maffra, is the subject of another proposed scheme. The 100m-long court north of Princess St is ill-formed with unsealed gravel pavement, and has drainage problems. The proposed works will seal the road to 7.3m in width, and include kerbs, footpaths and underground drainage. If the $185,000 scheme goes ahead, owners of nine properties in the court will pay $54,000 in total. Council’s contributions for each of the scheme will come from its share of Roads to Recovery funding from the federal government. During the previous meeting, council confirmed its intention to declare schemes to upgrade Lloyd and McMillan Sts, Stratford, and Guthridge Parade, Sale, south of the Montgomery St intersection.

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mother’s spirit gently urging — Tams quietly pursues her ‘soul stories’. Wild Heart Sunseeker: Collected and Nurtured

Soul Stories is a collection of poems, aphorisms and soul stories offering messages of hope and healing. With watercolour dreamscapes and whimsical dance-like figures, this unique book is Tams’ final bow to her mother. Tams and her mother had a special motherdaughter relationship and a history of story-telling. “Each Sunday morning, whilst the sun and I were still sleeping, I remember mum gently waking me in the dark so we could jump in the minivan and arrive at our market destination just after sunrise,” Tams wrote. “It was during these long drives I would listen to mum’s stories and words of wisdom. “Quite often I would dig out my notepad and write about the wild sunrises that unfolded before us — milky swirls of gold and crimson sprawled across the sky, as if a pot of paint had been tipped over with no beginning or end.” Soul Stories keeps Tams fully engaged, selling her cards, calendars, calico bags, and her latest book at markets and other outlets across the state. Now, in these lockdown times, she is most often found working on her mural, or walking along country roads into Heyfield picking up rubbish. She is affectionately known by locals as “the rubbish girl”, and the irony is not lost. Wild Heart Sunseeker is Tams’ first of many books, she says, each a limited edition, personally signed and numbered. Tams’ contribution to the people and native wildlife affected by the recent bushfires in Victoria will be $4 from every book sold, to be given to Wildlife Victoria and the St Vincent de Paul Society. Her website is soul-stories.com — Kendry Hinton

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A HEYFIELD woman is making an indelible mark during these COVID-19 times, painting a bright mural at Heyfield Memorial Swimming Pool. The mural is Tams Hesz’s gift to the community in which she grew up, and a bright focus for the children and adults of Heyfield during these challenging lockdown times. She can often be spotted in overalls and wind and wet weather gear, outside the swimming pool complex with brush in hand, painting her larger than life size mural. It’s not a Wellington Shire Council commission “it’s just my gift to the town I grew up in — with my mother and four other siblings,” she said. Tams enjoyed a typically happy childhood growing up with her four siblings in Heyfield. As a young child, she took up ballet to help with a hip injury — and discovered she had considerable talent as a professional dancer. Europe was calling, and Tams left Heyfield for the stage lights of Paris — Montmartre’s Moulin Rouge, Lido de Paris on the Champs Elysee, Para’d Latin and Cirque d’hiver. In early 2013, Tams came home for a month’s holiday to be with her mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, five months later, her mother — and muse — passed away. The acclaimed Lido de Paris cabaret girl gracefully ‘called time’ on her dance career. She put away her feathers and top hat, packed her bags and returned to Heyfield. Tams now runs her business Soul Stories, from her studio in Heyfield, two rooms connected in the suburban brick home where she grew up, and now lives with her stepfather Ray and cats Dantechicken and Etienne.

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THE state government has been urged to use “common sense� and allow Gippslanders a little more freedom under the current COVID-19 restrictions. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has used state parliament (remotely) to ask Premier Daniel Andrews to change the interpretation of directives relating to land-based fishing, hunting, golf, horseriding and related low-impact activities. Mr O’Brien was speaking after the Labor Party and some cross-benchers voted down a motion to establish a cross-party oversight committee to examine the government’s actions. “There is a significant level of frustration in the community about some of the restrictions including those on fishing, hunting, golf and horse-riding that just don’t pass the common sense test,� Mr O’Brien said. “It seems ludicrous that someone can go for a walk around a lake or along a river but can’t stop and throw a line in. “Likewise, a person who hunts on their own or with one other person, could go for a walk but is not allowed to take a firearm and head to the bush.� Mr O’Brien said he was not talking about large groups or travel which should still be restricted. “Many people in Gippsland are lucky enough to live close to the water or other facilities and have the opportunity to fish, hunt, play golf, go horseriding or prospecting in their local area without the need to travel,� he said.

“They should be able to do that given the other activities that are allowed and that these activities are also approved in other states. “I think the government has overreached on these issues and needs to reconsider its rulings.� Mr O’Brien is a member of state parliament’s Public Accounts and Estimates Committee, which has been tasked with reviewing the government’s COVID-19 response. “I will take to that role with gusto and will be pursuing this and other issues, in particular the government’s plans to borrow a further $24.5 billion to deal with the crisis. “The Liberal-Nationals opposition moved in parliament that a cross-party committee be established to oversee the government’s response and ensure a level of accountability and transparency. “These sorts of committees have been established in the Commonwealth parliament, New Zealand and other states, but Labor voted it down. “It seems extraordinary that Shooters and Fishers MP Jeff Bourman would also oppose this motion when some of the rules that have been put in place directly impact hunters and fishermen and he could have played a role in addressing their concerns.� Mr O’Brien said the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee was expected to hold public Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien says people hearings involving the Premier, ministers and the who live near beaches should be able to go fishing. Chief Health Officer in the coming weeks.

One-year game hunting licence extension VICTORIA’S 50,000-plus recreational game hunters will be compensated for lost hunting opportunities, with the state government set to extend all current game licences by one year. In recognition of the unprecedented impact on Victoria’s game hunters caused by mandatory social distancing measures, the expiry date of all current game licences administered by the Game Management Authority will be extended by 12 months, allowing hunters to get full value of their one or three-year licence fees. Health directives and restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic have already affected game hunting seasons for hog and sambar deer, stubble quail and gamebirds. In response to public health advice, the GMA has also postponed all waterfowl identification tests and hound hunting tests until further notice. Anyone who has already booked a test will have their booking fee refunded. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has advised that to help slow the spread of coronavirus, people must not leave their properties to go hunting. Current state of emergency measures to slow the spread of coronavirus remain in place until May 11. Duck hunting season opens on Saturday. From that time, duck hunting other than on a property that the hunter lives on will not be able to be conducted until restrictions are lifted.

Yes, licensed shooters can help out with pest control on farms THE Sporting Shooters Association of Australia has welcomed the Victorian Department of Agriculture announcement that licensed recreational firearms owners can provide paid or unpaid services to help farmers with pest control issues. The association said its representatives had been working hard behind the scenes to see some “common sense� applied to hunting restrictions during the current COVID-19 restrictions. A spokesperson said while the objectives of the COVID-19 restrictions were understood, the unfortunate fact was that pest species did not stop affecting farmers just because of a human virus. “Many Victorian farmers have done it tough for years with drought and bushfires,� the spokesperson said. “The last thing they need is for their livelihoods to now be totally destroyed by a burgeoning pest problem.�

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consider whether it is essential that they provide their services. They also need to consider how far they should reasonably travel to carry out the volunteer work. The association strongly recommends that firearm owners who plan to carry out such unpaid work obtain a letter from the property holder. It should state that they need the pest control work done and that they have been invited to do it. Shooters should note there are still restrictions on recreational hunting, and they may only undertake recreational game hunting on their own properties, within season for the particular species they are hunting. The association says it will continue to work on other hunting and firearms issues that have arisen out of the current COVID-19 restrictions “and seek more positive results for members�.

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annual gas consumption of 220PJ, we will have at most 3.6 year’s worth of energy. So, if it has virtually no effect on supply security and will not bring the price of gas down, why are country Victorians being forced to forego physical amenity, possible adverse health outcomes and less productive farmlands for so little gain? This highlights the fact that fossil fuels are not renewable. Once the gas is burnt, it is gone forever and is simply more greenhouse gas heating the atmosphere. We got a taste of where that is leading us with the recent, unprecedented bushfires. Contrast this with all forms of renewable energy, which when harnessed is usable for forever more. Gippsland does not want to be degraded by this dirty industry, which will tarnish our clean and green food and fibre industries, and adversely affect the prices we get for our produce. The alternative for Gippsland is energy sourced from working with nature and not against it — harvesting energy from the wind and the sun, ocean waves and tides. The full government report can be accessed from the link earthresources.vic.gov.au/projects/

From Dan Caffrey, Traralgon: IN response to a letter from Andrew McConville from the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (Gippsland Times 14/4), I would like to say that what he called a landmark decision by the Andrews government to lift the moratorium on onshore gas exploration, I’d describe as sneaky and underhanded. It was released three months early, obscured in the COVID-19 emergency — no consultation with rural people who would be affected, and before the release of a report on the issue by the Victorian Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples. The decision was accompanied by the banning of fracking, which will be great. However, it is a fact that about 90 percent of what farmers and rural people found objectionable with fracking will still apply with conventional gas drilling, with huge excavations for pipelines across large areas of prime farmland and flaring that disturbs one’s night sleep, and the possibility of ground and surface water pollution, not to mention fugitive emissions and potential adverse health impacts for residents. Mr McConville’s assertion that onshore gas from Victoria will help assure energy security is contradicted on page six of the report that the premier relied upon to drop the moratorium. It said that the prospective quantity to be found would not be enough to bring prices down in Victoria, because the price was set by international trade out of Gladstone, Queensland. Any spare gas that Victoria produces will be piped there and sold at higher prices to Asia. With at most 830 petajoules to be extracted and as little as 128PJ, compared to Victoria’s

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Confusion reigns — too many COVID-19 voices From Michael Gamble, Belmont: NO wonder the public is confused. So many official spokespersons on the coronavirus pandemic in this country — including the prime minister, the federal health minister, the principal medical advisor to the federal health department, the federal chief medical officer and

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his deputy, the federal education minister, state premiers, territory chief ministers, state and territory health ministers state and territory chief medical officers and their deputies, and so on. Fair dinkum. This is a national issue, not one limited to a particular state or territory. Why is it not seemingly possible for there to be a single spokesperson on the matter, at the national level, during what has been described as a ‘war’ against COVID-19? Why is it seemingly not possible for the same policies and practices to be announced and implemented throughout this nation to combat this imported virus and its spread throughout our island continent? At the end of the day, waging war against a declared national threat is the exclusive (constitutional) responsibility of the federal government.

Tough times are ahead for Australia From Michael Gamble, Belmont: SOME experts are now confidently predicting that unemployment in Australia could easily rise to more than two million in the weeks and months ahead as a consequence of the impact of coronavirus on our economy — or about 20 percent of the workforce. This is a tragedy of monumental economic and social proportions, and so redolent of the awful days of the Great Depression in this country when unemployment rose to almost 30 percent in 1931-32. Could we once again see unemployed and homeless men on the road looking for any sort of employment in rural areas?

Thousands of single men, referred to as swagmen, tramped the highways and byways of this country between 1930 and the beginning of World War 2. They worked, in large part, on farms for a meal and a roof over their heads. While this tragedy may (help) alleviate a current labour shortage in the agricultural industry, it is hardly the way any of us expected that shortage to be addressed in 2020. We are in for some very tough times, particularly if the federal government’s economic stimulus packages fail to achieve their desired objective. And if the poor, utterly selfish, behaviour of a significant percentage of our mollycoddled population continues. The Gippsland Times welcomes letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation. Thank you letters are discouraged and poetry will not be published as a letter. The Gippsland Times does not publish letters from anonymous contributors. Letters must include a phone number or email address 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. Send letters by email to news@gippslandtimes.com. au or by mail to: The Editor, The Gippsland Times, PO Box 159, Sale, Victoria 3853.

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Seed: a project that allows the Sarah Luke

Where it all started — the original concept plans for Seed. encourage sustainable living and provide social opportunities that build a sense of community

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THOSE lapping lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale during self-isolation exercise might have noticed a ‘growing’ project lakeside. Neighbouring Sale Tennis Club and Sale Botanic Gardens and flanked by an impressive stone entrance arbour is Seed — a planned, non-profit community garden operated entirely by volunteers. Currently, the plot is hardly a flourishing Eden, but upon completion, it will be a thriving mixture of indoor and outdoor spaces, planter boxes, veggie gardens, arbours, seating and a pizza oven. It will host regular workshops on topics like composting, pruning, grafting, art, craft, cooking, children’s activities and many more. Food grown at Seed will be used by local group ‘Monday Night Tucker’, which provides free meals to those in need. The project is dependent on grants, donations from local businesses and individuals, sponsorships and the hard work of volunteers. Project manager and experienced psychiatric and mental health nurse Shae Wilson explained the idea came about after identifying a need for improving mental health that differed from just clinical care. “After working in the field for 20 years, it was evident that people needed an avenue to connect, feel less isolated and increase their knowledge and skills,” she said. “Community gardens are important because they provide fresh, organic produce, help relieve stress and increase a sense of wellness, get people active,

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all different, because every community is different. “Stratford, Warragul, Leongatha and Yinnar are a few community gardens that we have visited that run successfully. “We have done our research and spoken to the management teams at these gardens to discuss what has worked for them, and what has not.” Ms Wilson approached Sale Rotary Club, and it was soon auspicing grant applications, helping with organising construction and mentoring. “This was over five years ago, and since then we have built a solid group of individuals who are passionate about the project and volunteer their time to getting Seed up and running,” she said. Ms Wilson said the people behind the project ranged in age, experience and knowledge. “Some are retired, some work full or part time, some have young families and some have no gardening experience at all,” she said. She added her role as project manager had been made much easier by those who had stuck their hands up to get involved. “Accountants, teachers, landscapers, builders, horticulturalists, trades people, engineers and my little family also help out where they can,” she said. “I have been blown away by the generosity of local businesses and individuals who have been more than happy to help out too. “Long term partnerships with local organisations have strengthened the sustainability of this project. “Some people would have seen some of the planter boxes onsite that our local Men’s Shed built and four of the smaller boxes constructed by a local

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community to thrive Four new planter boxes built by local plasterer Layton Day in his free time have been onsite since the beginning of the month.

Many people may have seen the shipping containers onsite since last year, which now have a spiffy new roof and are fully plastered inside. The containers will become a storage shed and an office, tea and meeting room. Photos: Seed Community Garden Facebook page plasterer, who approached us willing to volunteer his time,” Ms Wilson said. She said the plan for Seed was initially much smaller, however over time the concept had grown to a point where those behind the project could see its potential grow to so much more than just a community garden. Not only will the garden grow produce, but social connection too. “The aim of this garden is to give individuals and community

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groups the opportunity to take part in activities that encourage friendship, while enjoying the many health and wellbeing benefits of being outdoors growing food,” she said. Work on the project had been on track for completion of construction in May and an open day come spring, but unfortunately COVID-19 has brought work to a grinding halt. “One of our members spent many hours growing seedlings ready for planting in the planter boxes; instead we gave these out for free

instead of them going to waste,” Ms Wilson said. “With the current surge in home vegetable growing these did not last long. “Although we have had to physically stop the construction stage, it has allowed us to focus on the more tedious ‘paperwork’ side of the project. “Grant applications continue, occupational health and safety and the forming of our committee of management has been our focus.” Seed is looking for people to get involved — and not necessary just those with gardening experience. “We are needing people to assist with constructing planter boxes, arbours, seats and a large community table,” Ms Wilson said. “We then have the big job of filling the planter boxes with soil and seedlings.” People who would like to get involved should message the Seed Community Garden Facebook page, visit www.seedcommunitygarden. com or email seedcommunitygarden@gmail.com

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Veggie growers need to read labels

Agriculture Victoria says backyard gardeners should adhere to instructions on labels when they are handling chemicals targeting pests, and also consider non-chemical control options.

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BACKYARD gardeners are being urged to make sure they read and follow the instructions on the labels of chemical products they use in their home gardens. A growing interest in gardening has increased vegetable seedling sales from nurseries, which will increase the number of people treating pests and diseases in their gardens. Agriculture Victoria statewide chemicals specialist Steven Field said there were some simple principles home gardeners should keep in mind if they chose to use pesticides. “Home gardeners should take care to read and follow the instructions on the labels of pesticides they are using to ensure safe use,” he said. “The instructions are there to manage the risks of using a pesticide. “If you don’t follow the label instructions you may increase the risk to yourself and others unnecessarily.” Instructions may include only using the pesticide on crops that are specified on the label under the ‘directions for use’; using the right application rate for the specific pest or crop combination; using personal protective equipment as specified on the label; following withholding periods specified on the label; and adhering to all ‘do not’ statements listed on the label.

Mr Field said withholding periods were the amount of time which must elapse between when the crop was sprayed and when it could be harvested. “Following the withholding period is critical, as it allows the pesticide to break down to an appropriate level,” he said. Home gardeners should also be mindful of the time of day they are spraying and be aware of possible effects of pesticide use on foraging bees. Bees are highly susceptible to some pesticide products, so attention must be paid to any label statements relevant to bees. Mr Field said there were highly effective non-chemical control options worth considering when dealing with pests and diseases, which would help reduce reliance on pesticides. “By taking the time and care to do things correctly, pesticide users can make sure they reduce the risks to themselves and the environment, and grow fresh, delicious produce in the process,” Mr Field said. More information about safe chemical use is available on the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture.vic. gov.au/agriculture/farm-management/ chemicals

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As heaters crank up, so does fire risk

AS heaters crank up, so does the fire risk. After several months of hot and dry weather, cooler months are here, and more Victorians are retrieving their heaters from hibernation, increasing the risk of house fires. CFA deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said autumn and winter were the highest risk periods for residential fires because of the increased use of heating equipment. These include fixed electrical and gas powered appliances, open fires, wood heaters, portable electrical heaters or those which use gas or kerosene. Mr Owen said having heaters checked and in good working condition, together with careful and correct use, greatly reduced the dangers these appliances presented. “CFA attend a large number of preventable house fires,” he said. “These fires can have devastating consequences, significant injuries and tragically, some fires result in deaths.” Mr Owen said poorly maintained gas fires could cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. “We have seen the tragic consequences of this in the past,” he said. “There can be no greater reason to have your gas heater inspected and serviced than to ensure the safety of loved ones. “Another common mistake is people drying clothes indoors near heaters and fireplaces, which can be dangerous. “Clothes should be kept at least one metre from the heat source. “Every household should consider their fire safety practices and examine the potential risks around their home.” For more residential fire safety information, visit cfa.

CFA tips to prepare for winter: • Turn off all portable heating and extinguish open fires before leaving home. • Ensure heaters are installed, maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ instructions. • Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire. • Clean chimneys and flues annually. • Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from fire. • Supervise children near all types of heating. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating.

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GENTS say this ideally-located three bedroom townhouse is on a corner block within walking distance to most of the town’s facilities. Upon entry, those inspecting will walk in to a light and bright lounge room, which is carpeted and has gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning. There is an open meals and kitchen area with great bench space, ample storage and gas appliances. Off the meals area, there is a sliding glass door to a fully-enclosed private courtyard. All three bedrooms have built-in robes.

The bathroom has a separate shower and bath. Agents say this townhouse won’t be available for long, so those interested should arrange a viewing today.

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HIS two bedroom unit is opposite Brennan Park and within walking distance to the shopping centre. Positioned at the front of the block, the unit has a good living space with a split-system and ceiling fan, a well equipped kitchen with gas cooking and plenty of storage, two bedrooms with built-in robes and a functional bathroom. Outside, there is an undercover outdoor area and a single lock-up garage. Agents say the home is a great buy for first home buyers, down-sizers or investors.

Brief details: Property: Two bedroom, one bathroom unit opposite Brennan Park and near the shopping centre. Address: Unit 6/33-35 Fitzroy St, Sale. Price: $225,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Property: Two bedroom, one bathroom townhouse near Sale central business district. Address: 2/112 Marley St, Sale. Price: $297,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Christine Haylock on 0417 007 336.

There is also ducted gas heating, a front security door and plenty of storage. Privately positioned, the property is currently tenanted on a month-to-month basis.

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Controlling lovegrass at Providence Ponds AS part of the Protecting Our Ponds Project, Wellington Shire Council is conducting roadside African lovegrass control in the Perry River and Providence Ponds catchment area. After recent rains following an extended drought, African lovegrass levels have increased in recent months. Council is conducting an additional treatment of roadsides in the area during autumn to control the outbreak as much as possible. These works will reduce the spread of African lovegrass into adjacent farmland and endangered red gum grassy woodland vegetation along council roadsides in the area. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said the council had an extensive African lovegrass control program, working closely with partner agencies to improve control of this weed on roadsides within

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the shire. “It is imperative we work together to manage this outbreak as African lovegrass is a significant threat to agricultural and environmental values,” he said. African Lovegrass control is being implemented in accordance with council’s roadside weeds and pests program control plan and overlaps areas included in the Providence Ponds and Perry River Catchment Strategic Directions Statement. This project is supported by Wellington Shire Council through funding from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and the state government’s Our Catchments, Our Communities program. For more information about council’s roadside weed control program or African lovegrass, phone council’s land and natural resource coordinator on 1300 366 244. MAFFRA Neighbourhood House is closed, but staff are still available and can be phoned on 5147 1487. A fortnightly newsletter is being produced and will be emailed to regular house users. Phone the house if you would like a copy dropped into your letterbox. ALL Maffra Rotary Club community markets have been cancelled until further notice.

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ROSEDALE resident Gary Leeson was guest speaker at Gippsland Grammar St Anne’s campus grandparents’ and special friends’ day last month. Mr Leeson, a former student at the school, is grandfather of current students Jobe, Year 2, Heath, Year 5, Regan, Year 7, and Rudy, Year 8. He addressed the large congregation in Lorna Sparrow Hall talking about his school days and how he got into logging timber, and creating a successful career with Leesons Logging in Rosedale. Today, the business is a major employer in the district, with his son Ricky at the helm. Mr Leeson remains on the board of directors. The fellowship service also included musical items from St Anne’s Concert Band and the junior choir, as well as prayers delivered by student Morgan Richards and her grandmother Kaye Burns. Students enjoyed sharing their school life with their special visitors, showing off their classrooms and some of the work they had completed. A morning tea was held on the front lawn of the school. The event was held before social distancing and home learning measures were put in place. Grandparents and special friends day at Gippsland Grammar is just one of the long-standing traditions on the annual calendar of events.

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The Read family of Maffra is urging people to take part in its Very Special Kids fundraiser this May, which will raise money for the children’s charity so it can continue to provide its emergency and planned respite service and end-of-life care. Pictured are Tanya, Kevin, Liv and Montana Read. charity’s major fundraiser, but cannot run as usual this year because of COVID-19. This will severely affect the services Very Special Kids provides, including counselling and ongoing support for children who have been diagnosed with life-threatening conditions, along with their families. To help Liv out, participants have been asked to give up 30 minutes to undertake exercise or an activity (such as gardening or reading a book), for 24 days, and raise a minimum of $50.

Continuing from May 1 until May 24, the fundraiser will also aim to involve people in activities that will help them stay physically and mentally fit when normal routines have been disrupted. Those who know the Reads know they enjoy dress-ups, and they have asked people to think outside the square and share photos of themselves in costume while undertaking the challenge. To support the Reads’ ‘Liv it up for 30 minutes a day’ campaign, visit my.vsktreadmill.org.au/tanya-read and make a donation.

SALE resident Tegan McKay has started an online mental health service called The Mindful Hub to help people living in rural areas. The Mindful Hub helps to alleviate barriers like distance, cost and stigma associated with seeking help in person. Instead, it connects patients with psychologists, all from the comfort and security of their own home or other space. Consultations are provided by nationally registered psychologists employed by Ms McKay. Ms McKay took the opportunity to establish the enterprise while studying advanced psychology at Monash University, and said the resource came about through necessity. “Growing up in rural Victoria in a farming community, it was evident that there is a lack of health services available for the people who need it,� she said. “This gap is particularly pronounced for mental health services. “My goal is to create a platform for all Australians to access mental health and wellbeing services, no matter where they live.� Ms McKay is currently finishing the last leg of her studies to become a registered psychologist, and will be busy running The Mindful Hub alongside her studies. “Our aim at The Mindful Hub is to help people incorporate mindfulness into their lives seamlessly, and to help them feel better mentally, emotionally and physically,� she said. “We aim to eliminate the pain, fear and stigma of seeing a therapist, and to remove the barriers caused by distance, time and excessive costs.� To find out more, visit themindfulhub.com.au GP1606244

THE Read family, of Maffra, will again host a fundraiser for daughter Olivia, asking people to ‘Liv it up’ for 30 minutes a day. Each year, Kevin and Tanya, along with their eldest daughter Montana, have participated with the Icon Group in the Very Special Kids’ 24-hour Treadmill Challenge. The Reads use Very Special Kids’ services for 12-year-old Liv, who is developmentally delayed and has epilepsy, requiring brain surgery in 2015. Since the surgery, she has also been diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome. This affects the area between the heart’s upper and lower chambers and causes symptoms like rapid pounding heartbeat, dizziness and light headedness. She is non-verbal, but through her facial expressions and hand gestures, can usually communicate with others. Tanya said a recent growth spurt had increased Liv’s seizures, and their specialist had suggested a vagus nerve stimulator implantation. “A vagus nerve stimulator is a device used to treat seizures when seizure drugs are not effective and surgery is not possible,� she said. “It consists of a pacemaker-like generator that is implanted in the chest wall and is programmed by the physician to stimulate the vagus nerve in the neck. “Olivia was accepted into a vagus nerve stimulator trial, and in December 2019, she had surgery.� Tanya said it was hoped the vagus nerve stimulator would help with the severity of seizures. “Liv has regular appointments with her neurologist to check the device,� she added. Liv enjoys her time at Very Special Kids House, one of only two children’s hospices in Australia. The house supports children with life-threatening conditions and their siblings, providing planned and emergency respite and end-of-life care, supporting more than 900 Victorian families. Very Special Kids helped the Reads deal with the death of daughter Macey. Given the Reads live three hours from Melbourne, they rely on the Royal Flying Doctors’ Road to Respite van to pick Liv up for admission and drive her home on discharge. The Very Special Kids’ 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge, held in Melbourne each year, is the

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How Locals Can Help Locals! Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created. ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection. STAY INFORMED For over 150 years, the Gippsland Times has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online. PLEASE BUY LOCAL This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested with other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs. A NOTE TO OUR ADVERTISERS We understand these are very tough times for business – as we are also the feeling the impact. We are ready to assist you to change your advertising copy to keep the local community updated about any changes to your business operations, safety protocols, new service delivery models, messages of thanks/ support or other important news. We are also in the process of developing programs for our loyal advertisers to assist through these tough times, and we look forward to working together to see this through. Our readership is up, as people seek trusted news in a crisis. THANKS TO OUR READERS We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over the years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our journalists are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions. In addition to continued delivery for your usual copy of The Gippsland Times, the latest issue of The Gippsland Times is now available for free as a full digital version on our website at www.gippslandtimes.com.au. Thank you. Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and our local community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience. Regards,

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JobKeeper is a big help. Now, let’s help each other! Dear readers, The federal government has implemented the largest ever business support package in our nation’s history. It’s a big help. If JobKeeper helps you and your family, the best thing you can do to help yourself and other local families is BUY LOCAL! Buying locally has an amazingly positive mulitiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested by other local businesses and employees. It works like this. When you spend money (think JobKeeper, JobSeeker or other) you have a choice – you can either spend with a locally-owned business or with businesses owned outside the local area, via the internet or with multinationals. When you buy from out of town, your money leaves the local community and never returns. Gone, forever. But when you BUY LOCAL, your money will be spent again – and again – and if we all do it, again - and again…in our LOCAL COMMUNITY. This is how we help our community stay strong. Let’s help each other with the government’s help from JobKeeper. For 160 years, the Gippsland Times has been proudly locally owned and we’re 100% committed to doing everything we can to support our local community. Please stay safe, and buy local.

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Feed budgeting webinar and phone seminar AN interactive webinar and phone seminar on feed budgeting will be delivered by Agriculture Victoria veterinary officer Dr Cathy Bunter next month. This event will assist producers assess whether they have adequate feed on offer and

to understand the variable properties of early season growth. The‘autumn feed budgeting’ webinar and phone seminar, will be held from 7.30pm on May 6. For enquiries, email tess.mcdougall@agriculture. vic.gov.au or phone 0409 841 492.

LIVEWEIGHT MARKET Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange - Sale GRLE PRIME SALE on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 Steers Vendor MANNING NEIL V GRAY BW & SM WILLIS MJ FLEMING JT & PJ WILLIS MJ

District STRATFORD MAFFRA TYERS WILLUNG TYERS

Avg Kg 525.0 530.0 505.0 550.0 460.0

C / Kg 328.6 302.6 296.6 266.5 318.6

Avg $ / Head 1,725.15 1,603.78 1,497.83 1,465.75 1,465.56

Vendor FERGUSON COURTNEY MANNING NEIL V FERGUSON COURTNEY ANDERSON GLEN C ANDERSON GLEN C

District LONGFORD STRATFORD LONGFORD SALE SALE

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C / Kg 262.0 284.6 252.6 270.6 264.6

Avg $ / Head 1,624.40 1,536.84 1,465.08 1,434.18 1,349.46

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District MAFFRA WILLUNG MAFFRA MAFFRA SALE

Avg Kg 415.0 375.0 570.0 560.0 400.0

C / Kg 368.6 374.6 246.0 231.6 304.6

Avg $ / Head 1,529.69 1,404.75 1,402.20 1,296.96 1,218.40

District WILLUNG LONGFORD WILLUNG SALE WILLUNG

Avg Kg 780.0 725.0 688.8 646.7 560.0

C / Kg 264.6 268.6 265.0 264.0 250.6

Avg $ / Head 2,063.88 1,947.35 1,825.19 1,707.20 1,403.36

District SALE NEWRY FULHAM HEYFIELD SALE

Avg Kg 654.0 662.5 580.0 595.0 556.7

C / Kg 254.6 248.6 250.6 236.6 246.6

Avg $ / Head 1,665.08 1,646.98 1,453.48 1,407.77 1,372.74

District LONGFORD LONGFORD LONGFORD LONGFORD FULHAM

Avg Kg 1,000.0 1,025.0 975.0 850.0 650.0

C / Kg 261.6 212.6 200.0 222.6 255.6

Avg $ / Head 2,616.00 2,179.15 1,950.00 1,892.10 1,661.40

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20-Apr-20

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73

77

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260

263

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27

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Pasture growing spend

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$4.03

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$184

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3.6

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$492

$492

$507

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Hay/silage supp fed/cow

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2.5

3.2

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Hay/silage supp price

$471

$471

$189

$/T DM

Feed Conversion Efficiency

94

96

91

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Total feed intake/cow

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16.4

13.9

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NDF Fibre in diet

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30.6%

33.5%

% NDF

Litres/cow

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18.8

15.3

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Fat test

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4.74%

4.95%

%

Protein test

3.92%

3.96%

3.76%

%

Milk Solids per cow

1.65

1.63

1.33

kg/cow/day

Milk price (less levies)/kg MS

$7.59

$7.53

$7.42

$/kg MS

Milk price (less levies)/litre

$0.63

$0.66

$0.65

$ per litre

Milk income/cow

$12.49

$12.30

$9.86

$/cow/day

All feed cost/cow

$6.16

$5.93

$3.60

$/cow/day

Margin over all Feed/cow

$6.33

$6.37

$6.26

$/cow/day

MOAF /ha /day

$23.02

$22.70

$21.39

$/ha/day

Farm MOAF per DAY

$1,658

$1,657

$1,647

$/day

Feed cost $/kg MS

$3.63

$3.63

$2.71

$/ kg MS

Comparing feed costs at MDF

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MACALISTER Demonstration Farm’s feed margin performance has remained similar to its last period. Comparing MDF performance with another farm in the Macalister Irrigation District, both have similar area, stocking rate and grass consumption. The other farm is not spending as much on fertiliser, irrigation water, topping, and renovation, so their current grass price is $150 per tonne of dry matter, compared with MDF’s $184. The MDF is feeding expensive bought silage, whereas the other farm is feeding home-grown. Cheaper feed should help the other farm achieve a higher feed margin than the MDF. While the MDF is feeding more expensive feed, it is feeding more as well. Grain intake at the MDF is 6.8 kilograms, and the other farm is 3.6kg. Total feed intake at the MDF is 16.4kg with 1.63kg of milk solids per cow produced, while the other farm is 13.9kg with

1.33kg MS per cow produced. In the end, the MDF is slightly ahead on feed margin performance. It is achieving its margin, with expensive feed, because of higher feed efficiency, caused by higher intake per cow. This is a good trajectory, as to improve margins even further, the MDF only needs to increase the supply of home-grown feed. There are two ways to ‘skin the dairy cat’ — cheap feed or high feed efficiency.The trick is to get both. Note that ‘feed cost per kilogram MS’ is much higher for MDF, showing this is not a reliable indicator to watch. The cows are now in paddock five. It is a stunning paddock, recently sown to Matrix (a roterra cultivation), with plenty of nitrogen, under fixed sprays, 33 days rest, and growing close to 50kg DM per hectare per day. Not bad for April.

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Reference group established A GROUP that will share state government information with farmers and producers to ensure they have the most up to date health and business advice was established last week. The group, titled the Victorian Agriculture Industry Reference Group, will also directly respond to farmer feedback and concerns. The group of 25 peak industry bodies representatives are working with the government to address issues facing the sector. This includes providing information about transporting and accommodating seasonal workers, along with answering frequently asked questions about how businesses can manage staff safety and the health of their workforce, and directives for people with responsibilities for animals. Businesses seeking advice should visit the Business Victoria website or phone 13 22 15. The award-winning East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days event will be held online this year because of social distancing restrictions.

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crops just about complete and agricultural chemical and fertiliser trials all established, we know that we will have valuable information to share, and we’re working hard on the best way to capture all the data and insights in an easy and engaging video format that can be accessed for many years to come,” he said. More information about how to connect with EGVID will be available soon, as the committee works with industry and technology specialists to find the most effective and accessible location to host and be a permanent home for the video resources. Meanwhile, the 10th International Spinach Conference, planned to be hosted in east Gippsland as part of the EGVID program, has been postponed because of international travel bans. The prestigious conference, to be delivered in partnership with the University of Arkansas, was to be held in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time, attracting international guest speakers. There are ongoing discussions about how, where and when the conference can be held, post-COVID-19.

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in 2017, and is regarded as one of the best of its kind for showcasing innovative practices, sharing new trends and networking. EGVID director Andrew Bulmer said connecting from afar via phones and computers was new for everyone, but would reach people who might not have been able to travel to the region. “Whilst nothing can replace the impact of walking onsite, touching the crops and talking face-to-face, by hosting a wide range of content online, as well as live streaming when those crops are at their planned peak on May 7 and 8, ironically, we are likely to reach thousands more,” he said. “This engagement strategy could very well set a new benchmark for how field days like this can create evergreen content that is used as a valuable resource long after the grow site is finished.” The event attracts significant support from many of Australia’s leading seed and agricultural chemical companies and leading industry organisations. EGVID co-director Stuart Grigg is confident that the trials will still deliver significant benefit to the industry. “With planting of long and short cycle vegetable

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WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the East Gippsland Vegetable Innovation Days will be attended in 2020, the data, the insights and information gained will certainly not be lost. Like many events in these unprecedented and disrupted times, EGVID is reaching and connecting with people and industries online. The organising committee, in collaboration with sponsors and industry bodies, is building a digital engagement plan, to bring people into a virtual experience onsite through videos, webinars and live streaming. The award-winning horticulture event attracted about 650 growers and industry people to Lindenow

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Wednesday May 6, 10am Items will include: Case tractor 495 with bucket and forks going order unreg, Case tractor 895 unreg going order, David Brown 990 tractor unreg well shod going order, 500 Fiat dozer, going order c/w blade, tree pusher, and scrub rake, Fiat tractor near new tyres, not currently going, Nissan Patrol Utility x 2, 1 reg’d, 1 unreg not going with tipping tray, Toyota Troop Carrier FJ75RV 1985 reg EBE-413, 11 seat 5SP manual 4x4 6cyl petrol, 4WD Yamaha Grizzly quad bike with spray tank, 3PL channel/ Delva maker, 3PL channel cleaner, harrows, 3PL chisel plough, Armstrong-Holland extra large heavy duty trailing hydraulic scoop, Furphy water cart with rust, 6’ 3PL grader blade, Horwood Bagshaw heavy duty stick rake, Lyco post driver early model hardly used, near new cond with augers, 3PL chisel style plough, 3 tyne dozer ripper, single tyne 3PL ripper, 2 x 3PL round bale feeders with hydraulics, Ruddweigh weigh bars, floor and control unit, Shearer seed drill, Shearer seed drill (spare parts), stump jump chisel plough, steel calf cradle, several Bluescope steel cattleyard panels, race bows, race gate, Howard slasher (parts only), 10’ Page slasher (parts only), 12’ gate. Terms: Clearing Sale will be online on Auctions Plus. Payment by direct deposit before pick up or delivery. GST is applicable. Inspections available by appointment. Photos and additional information at www.auctionsplus.com.au or www.alpa.net.au - ALPA ID: 1501 For further details contact: Graeme McGillivray 0427 517 306 Peter (Vendor representative) 0476 059 710

To Let

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Vacant 2BR unit, in top condition, back garden, rent $250pw with discounts. Centrelink incomes, DoH bonds ok. Ph. Johann 0435 751 588.

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WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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PLASTERER

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Chris Owens Plastering. Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small. Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service. Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.

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COMPOST

Top quality mushroom compost. $80 per cubic metre. Open 7 days a week. Phone 5199 2869 or leave a message.

FIREWOOD

Dry. Split. Mixed species, includes Ironbark. Logs also available. Deliver all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

FIREWOOD

If you want the best quality, dry burning firewood, you need to come to Rosedale Premium Firewood. Ironbark, yellow box, redgum, sleeper offcuts. Nobody else sells this type of firewood in Gippsland. EFTPOS available. Open 7 days a week. Phone 5199 2869 or leave a message.

GARDEN MULCH

Also quality hardwood chips. Bulk loads perfect for acreage blocks. Inspection invited 70 Rocla Rd, Traralgon. Open 5 1/2 days a week. Phone Pine Mulch Haulage 0408 514 103.

WATER

Temporary transfer of M.I.D. water, 10Mgl. lots, up to 100Mgl lots. Ph. 0408 222 464.

WINCH

Ridge ryder electric winch, 12,000 pounds. Brand new still in box. $600ono. Phone 0439 456 181

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A "Giant" brand mountain bike was retrieved from a tree near Dawson Street, Sale. Could the owner please contact Senior Constable Goodrich at Sale Police phone (03) 5142 2200.

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Cooper Crescent, Maffra

Port Albert Township

Scheme No. 2001 - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme

Scheme No. 1906 - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme

Notice of Intention to declare a Special Charge for the construction of Cooper Crescent, Maffra

Notice of Intention to declare a Special Charge for the construction of Port Albert Township Streets

In accordance with a resolution of the Wellington Shire Council (Council) made at its ordinary meeting held on 21 April 2020, notice is given that at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on 21 July 2020 it is the intention of the Council to declare a Special Charge (Special Charge or Scheme) under section 163(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) for the purposes of defraying any expenses or repaying (with interest) any advance made to or debt incurred or loan to be raised by Council in relation to the construction of Cooper Crescent in Maffra (Street) and for providing all and any necessary ancillary works associated with the construction of the Road, including driveway crossovers and drainage. The Scheme, if declared, is to be known as the ‘Cooper Crescent (North), Maffra - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme Number 2001’.

In accordance with a resolution of the Wellington Shire Council (Council) made at its ordinary meeting held on 21 April 2020, notice is given that at the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held on 15 September 2020. It is the intention of the Council to declare a Special Charge (Special Charge or Scheme) under section 163(1) of the Local Government Act 1989 (Act) for the purposes of defraying any expenses or repaying (with interest) any advance made to or debt incurred or loan to be raised by Council in relation to the construction of streets within the Port Albert Township (Street) and for providing all and any necessary ancillary works associated with the construction of the streets, including driveway crossovers. The Scheme, if declared, is to be known as the ‘Port Albert Township - Special Charge Street Construction Scheme Number 1906’.

The criteria which will form the basis of the Special Charge are the ownership of rateable properties in the area of the Scheme (being properties within the ‘residential area’ of Maffra) and, based on the application of access benefit units (including having regard to the driveway access of those properties in the Scheme to Cooper Crescent, the overall benefits which it is considered the properties in the Scheme (based on the physical and other benefits) will receive from the works to be provided under the Scheme. The Council considers that each rateable property included in the Scheme area that is liable or required to pay the Special Charge will receive a special benefit through the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services. Without limitation, Council considers that the works will – • Reduce dust; • Enhance the amenity and character of the land, and local area; • Create improved riding surfaces for the Road; • Improve access and egress from properties; • Improve road drainage; and • Improve road safety for motorists. In performing functions and exercising powers in relation to the peace, order and good governance of the municipal district of the Shire of Wellington, in particular, the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services in the area for which the proposed Special Charge will be declared, the Council intends to spend an amount of $185,000 being the estimated cost of the works to be undertaken, and to levy by way of the Special Charge an amount of $54,000. The Special Charge will commence on the date on which it is levied by Council and will remain in force for a period of 10 years. For the period of the Scheme, the Special Charge will be assessed by Council as (and the respective charges (being $6,000) a fixed charge for each property having regard to access, including and in particular, driveway access. Properties which have a shared driveway access to the street to be constructed via common property will have their access benefits calculated on the basis of 100% for the first property and 50% for each additional property (with access being apportioned

to each of the properties so as to equal the sum of the percentages divided by the number of properties with common property access), and any other benefits. (More particularly, the Special Charge is to be apportioned to properties included in the Scheme on the basis of each property having a driveway access to the street to be upgraded under the Scheme being apportioned one (1) Access Benefit Unit (ABU) and properties within an Owners Corporation with a shared driveway access to the street via common property being apportioned an ABU calculated on the basis of 100% for the first property and 50% for each additional property. The ABU is otherwise to be apportioned to each of these properties equaling the sum of the percentages divided by the number of properties with common property access.) Subject to any further resolution of Council, the Special Charge will be levied by Council sending a notice in the prescribed form to the owners of the properties in the Scheme by which the Special Charge is to be paid – a) In full amount within 45 days of the notice; or b) By way of quarterly instalments in the manner set out below. Because the performance of the function and the exercise of the power in respect of which the Special Charge is to be declared and levied relates substantially to capital works, special ratepayers will be given an instalment plan under which – a) Quarterly instalments are to be paid over a 10 year period, or other such period as negotiated; and b) Quarterly instalments will include a component for reasonable interest costs, the total of which will not exceed the estimated borrowing costs of Council in respect of the construction of the Road by more than 1 per cent. Council will consider cases of financial and other hardship, and may consider other payment options for the Special Charge. There will be no incentives given for payment of the Special Charge before the due dates for payment. For the purposes of having determined the total amount of the Special Charge to be levied under the Scheme, the Council considers and formally determines for the purposes of sections 163(2)(a), (2A) and (2B) of the Act that the estimated proportion of the total benefits of the Scheme to which the performance of the function and the exercise of the power relates (including all special benefits and community benefits) that will accrue as special benefits to all of the persons who are liable to pay the Special Charge is in a ratio of 0.64 or 64%. This is also on the basis that, in the exercise of its discretions, Council has chosen to make a further contribution to the cost of the works so as to arrive at a revised maximum total levy amount of $54,000. Copies of the proposed declaration of the Special Charge and a detailed plan of the Scheme area are available for inspection at the Wellington Shire Council Offices, 18 Desailly Street, Sale 3850 during normal business hours for a period of at least 28 days after the date of the publication of this notice.

Any person may make a written submission to the Council under sections 163A and 223 of the Act. In addition, any person who will be required to pay the Special Charge to be imposed by the proposed declaration has a right to object to the proposed declaration and may also make a written objection to the Council under section 163B of the Act. Written submissions to be submitted to the Council under section 223 of the Act and/or written objections to be lodged with the Council under section 163B of the Act must be received by the Council by 5pm on 29 May 2020.. Submissions and/or objections must be in writing and addressed and sent by mail to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, PO Box 506, Sale VIC 3850. Any person who has made a written submission under section 223 of the Act and has requested to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in person or be represented by a person specified in the submission before a Committee appointed by the Council to hear submissions under section 223 of the Act, the day, time and place of which will be advised in writing. Any person making a written submission under section 223 of the Act is advised that the Council is no longer required to make available for public inspection submissions received in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Accordingly, all submissions will be handled as authorised or required by law, including under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, and submissions and/or objections may, as Council sees fit, become available for public inspection. Council will consider any written submissions and take into account any objections in accordance with sections 163A, 163B and 223 of the Act. Any person requiring further information concerning the proposed declaration of the Special Charge should in the first instance contact Tilo Junge on telephone 1300 366 244 or 5142 3217 or email tilo.junge@wellington.vic.gov.au David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

The criteria which will form the basis of the Special Charge are the ownership of rateable properties in the area of the Scheme (being properties within the ‘residential area’ of Port Albert) and, based on the application of access benefit units (including having regard to the driveway access of those properties in the Scheme), the overall benefits which it is considered the properties in the Scheme (based on the physical and other benefits) will receive from the works to be provided under the Scheme. The Council considers that each rateable property included in the Scheme area that is liable or required to pay the Special Charge will receive a special benefit through the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services. Without limitation, Council considers that the works will – • Reduce dust; • Enhance the amenity and character of the land, and local area; • Create improved riding surfaces for the Road; • Improve access and egress from properties; • Improve road drainage; and • Improve road safety for motorists and cyclists. In performing functions and exercising powers in relation to the peace, order and good governance of the municipal district of the Shire of Wellington, in particular, the provision of proper, safe and suitable roads and property services in the area for which the proposed Special Charge will be declared, the Council intends to spend an amount of $2,800,000 being the estimated cost of the works to be undertaken, and to levy by way of the Special Charge an amount of $912,600. The Special Charge will commence on the date on which it is levied by Council and will remain in force for a period of 5 years. For the period of the Scheme, the Special Charge will be assessed by Council as (and the respective charges (being $3,600 or $2,250 are based on) a fixed charge for each property having regard to access, including and in particular, driveway access. Properties which have a shared driveway access to the street to be constructed via common property will have their access benefits calculated on the basis of 100% for the first property and 50% for each additional property

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(with access being apportioned to each of the properties so as to equal the sum of the percentages divided by the number of properties with common property access), and any other benefits. (More particularly, the Special Charge is to be apportioned to properties included in the Scheme on the basis of each property having a driveway access to the street to be upgraded under the Scheme being apportioned one (1) Access Benefit Unit (ABU) and properties within an Owners Corporation with a shared driveway access to the street via common property being apportioned an ABU calculated on the basis of 100% for the first property and 50% for each additional property. The ABU is otherwise to be apportioned to each of these properties equaling the sum of the percentages divided by the number of properties with common property access.) Subject to any further resolution of Council, the Special Charge will be levied by Council sending a notice in the prescribed form to the owners of the properties in the Scheme by which the Special Charge is to be paid – a) In full amount within 45 days of the notice; or b) By way of quarterly instalments in the manner set out below. Because the performance of the function and the exercise of the power in respect of which the Special Charge is to be declared and levied relates substantially to capital works, special ratepayers will be given an instalment plan under which – a) Quarterly instalments are to be paid over a 5 year period, or other such period as negotiated; and b) Quarterly instalments will include a component for reasonable interest costs, the total of which will not exceed the estimated borrowing costs of Council in respect of the construction of the Road by more than 1 per cent. Council will consider cases of financial and other hardship, and may consider other payment options for the Special Charge. There will be no incentives given for payment of the Special Charge before the due dates for payment. For the purposes of having determined the total amount of the Special Charge to be levied under the Scheme, the Council considers and formally determines for the purposes of sections 163(2)(a), (2A) and (2B) of the Act that the estimated proportion of the total benefits of the Scheme to which the performance of the function and the exercise of the power relates (including all special benefits and community benefits) that will accrue as special benefits to all of the persons who are liable to pay the Special Charge is in a ratio of 0.79 or 79%. This is also on the basis that, in the exercise of its discretions, Council has chosen to make a further contribution to the cost of the works so as to arrive at a revised maximum total levy amount of $912,600.

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NISSAN Pathfinder ST-L wag., 7 seater, 92,920km, e.c., diesel chip, towbar, s/steps, trailer brake controller, front seats elec./ heated, YOH-235 $21,000. 5174 1363, 0428 741 363.

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MERCEDES C-180, 2004, 1.8L, supercharged, 5 spd auto, s/hist., 194,000km, r.w.c., spent $3000 (with receipts), $7700 o.n.o. XKC-258. 0416 286 952.

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MILLARD, 11 ft, air lift pop top, annex, 4 burner top and oven, bunk beds, 3 way fridge, 2 batteries, easy towing, $5000 Ph: 0456 422 666.

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LS Colorado 4x4, 2017, 50,000km, ARB canopy, full length tray drawers, immac. t/out, 1KY-7WY. 2004 Creative van, fully self cont., 12v/240v and gas, toilet/swr, w/mach., TV, DVD, MP3 etc. a/c, excellent layout $75,000 the lot. Gen. reason for sale. Ph 0419 308 917.

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Copies of the proposed declaration of the Special Charge and a detailed plan of the Scheme area are available for inspection at the Wellington Shire Council Offices, 18 Desailly Street, Sale 3850 during normal business hours for a period of at least 28 days after the date of the publication of this notice.

Any person may make a written submission to the Council under sections 163A and 223 of the Act. In addition, any person who will be required to pay the Special Charge to be imposed by the proposed declaration has a right to object to the proposed declaration and may also make a written objection to the Council under section 163B of the Act. Written submissions to be submitted to the Council under section 223 of the Act and/or written objections to be lodged with the Council under section 163B of the Act must be received by the Council by 5pm on 29 May 2020.. Submissions and/or objections must be in writing and addressed and sent by mail to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, PO Box 506, Sale VIC 3850. Any person who has made a written submission under section 223 of the Act and has requested to be heard in support of their written submission is entitled to appear in person or be represented by a person specified in the submission before a Committee appointed by the Council to hear submissions under section 223 of the Act, the day, time and place of which will be advised in writing. Any person making a written submission under section 223 of the Act is advised that the Council is no longer required to make available for public inspection submissions received in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Accordingly, all submissions will be handled as authorised or required by law, including under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, and submissions and/or objections may, as Council sees fit, become available for public inspection. Council will consider any written submissions and take into account any objections in accordance with sections 163A, 163B and 223 of the Act. Any person requiring further information concerning the proposed declaration of the Special Charge should in the first instance contact Tilo Junge on telephone 1300 366 244 or 5142 3217 or email tilo.junge@wellington.vic.gov.au David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

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BRIDLE, Yvonne May. 12/10/1931 - 26/4/2020 In loving memory of a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, sister and friend to many. Gil (dec.), Susan, Cliff (dec.), Rudy, Michael, Karl, April, Henry, Sophie, Barbara (dec.), Dawn (dec.), and Dorrie (dec.). Reunited with Gil, Cliff and family who await her. Mum, Her much loved weekly shopping trips to Coles were a social day where she chatted much more than shopped. She loved to potter in the garden and walk down the path to chat to much loved family and friends. A master of many crosswords even if she had to dial a friend occasionally. The memories of years we shared together will forever live in my heart. Forever in the hearts of those she helped raise. Love Michael and Karl.

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Field Technician/Tractor Operator Wanted

We are a commercial Salad Company located in Maffra district and are looking for a Field Technician/Tractor Operator to join our fast paced team. Some of the duties will include but not limited to: ● Ripping ● Rotary Hoeing ● Seeding ● Spraying ● Irrigation ● General farm work Position is full time, and may require weekend work. Applicants must have experience using a 300 horsepower tractor, six meter rippers and rotary hoe and knowledge of irrigation. Please send applications to: hr@tripodfarmers.com.au

Thank you for helping raise our family. You were always there for us. Love Rudy. Mumsie, Rest in Peace. Love Guy. A special thank you to Dr Bergin and Palliative Care.

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HALL (nee Stanley), Jill Ann. Born on January 4, 1954. Left us too soon on April 22, 2020. Wife, lover, mother, mother-in-law, sister-inlaw, daughter, Nanny, sister, aunt, and the friend everyone loved. Between Monday and Wednesday our lives changed forever, nothing will be the same. But we are so blessed to have had this life, and to have had you, but not for long enough. To the team at Mercy Werribee ED and ICU our sincere thanks, you did everything you could with skill, compassion and grace, but to no avail. You entered this world too soon at 1lb 13oz with a fighting tenacity, that inspired and carried you through a life well lived. Everyone you touched will be sharing our pain and we thank them for all that has been conveyed to us over the last 24 hours. Simon, Nathan and I are who we are because of you. Cohen and Elliot had the best Nanny ever, but not for long enough and they will be an enduring legacy of your love. Too soon, we wanted forever. With all our love, Alan, Simon, Nathan, Michelle, Siobhan, Cohen and Elliot.

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LEEDS (nee Hubbard), Marcia Ann. 2/10/1949 - 26/4/2020 Passed away suddenly and peacefully at home. Aged 70 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Jackie and Craig, and Brett. Nanny to Justin, Bree, Mathew, Rachel, Andrew and Mollie. Great Gran to Emilia and Alice. My darling Mum, I cannot believe you are gone, but I take comfort in knowing you went peacefully. I will miss our morning phone calls, our footy chats, and all the things you did for me. You loved your family, you were so proud of your grandsons and you adored those two little girls. So long Mum, I will miss you terribly until we meet again. You will be forever in my heart. - Jackie. Mum, Distance has kept us from seeing each other at times over the years, but you were always in my heart and my thoughts. I am grateful you went in peace. I love you and will miss you so much. - Brett.

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BRIDLE A private family service for Mrs Yvonne May Bridle will be held.

BROSCHE A private funeral service for Mr Neville Michael Brosche of Templestowe WAS HELD on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

• Sport Grants for clubs affected by fires

TEESE, Christian. 14/11/1996 - 1/5/2010 We had a beautiful boy who lived in our family for 13 years, 5 months and 16 days, and then he was gone. No one told us it would be this way until the day HARDING before he left. A private funeral service And every day since, we for Mrs Jeanette Harding feel his absence as keenly of Yanmah, WAS HELD as if it were yesterday. on Monday, April 20, 2020. If you have someone in your life that you cherish then tell them today, and when tomorrow comes, tell them again, because you never know when the day might come that they are no longer here and you will wish for all those LEEDS (nee Hubbard) days back again. A private family service for Mrs Marcia Ann Leeds will Darling Christian, we miss be held. you so, and we will love you forever. Ten years, nearly a lifetime.

SANDBACH A funeral service for Mr Geoffrey Herbert Sandbach of Welshpool WAS HELD on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

HALL, Jill. Councillors, the CEO and staff of Wellington Shire Council extend their most sincere condolences to Mayor Alan Hall on the sudden passing of his wife, Mrs Jill Hall. Our deepest sympathies to Alan, Simon, Nathan Goodbye Marcia, my travelling and family at this very sad l o n g - t i m e companion. I will miss time. your visits, our walks with Ruby and your friendship. Until we meet again. SHORT (Nooroa), Happy sailing. Albert Matatia. - Robert. "Alby" It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, father, uncle and dearly loved friend to all. The son of the late Akaiti Short-Daniel, raised by his loving parents, the late Papa Matareka and Mama Rutu Nooroa in Funeral Directors Ngatangiia. The brother to his ShortDaniel siblings and who became the youngest of seven children in the Nooroa home in Avana, e muramata aia na tona metuavaine angai. Passed away at Golden Beach, Victoria on April 15, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving Maffra 5147 1954 Our Family Caring For family. He is the loving 5144 1954 Your Family since 1979 father of Sheridan, Sale Savannah-Rose (dec.), Heyfield 5148 3354 Storm, Shannae, Soren, Member Of The Australian www.semmensfunerals.com.au Shannon and cherished Funeral Directors Association 24 Hour Service and eternally loved by Tanya.

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Barry & Annette Lett FUNERAL DIRECTORS

We offer care, compassion and service with dignity, for the people of Gippsland Caring and personal 24-hour service Chapel facilities available.

67 Macarthur Street, Sale

Phone 5143 1232

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In Memoriam

The things Christian loved: His brothers Starburst lollypops Holidays at Merimbula Dreams of flying Camping "5" chewing gum Our cats Shelby and Willoughby Bow and arrows Christmas Water balloon fights Eating lasagne School holidays Beekeeping John Smith's gemstones Birthdays, everyone's Every one of his friends The colour RED Anything with the Dickson's. Love Mum and Dad, Luke, Joseph, Thomas, Nicholas and Timothy, Shelby and Willoughby.

WIGHT, Rachelle. Our dear Rachelle, another year passed, another year without you, another year of experiences that we always thought would be shared together. Another year of missing you. We try to ease this pain by carrying your kindness in everything we do. Living each day with the love that you left behind for us and honouring you each step of the way. We love you. Dad, Mark, Dallas, Danyon, Paisley and Pippi the dog.

THE Alliance for Sports Recovery is inviting grant applications from community sports clubs and others affected by the recent summer of natural disasters. Following a call for donations in February, the alliance has funds available to help affected clubs and participants get back into sport after their communities were affected by bushfires or other natural disasters. Suggested grant values are up to $20,000 to replace essential lost or damaged equipment, uniforms and fees. Australian Sports Foundation chief executive Patrick Walker said sport was a vital outlet for many people. “We know that sport plays a significant role in fostering positive mental health and rebuilding community and individual resilience,” he said. Conscious of the many challenges currently facing community sports clubs and their volunteers due to Coronavirus, the grant application process has been made as simple as possible, and affected clubs are invited to review the grant guidelines and submit an application at grants.sportsfoundation. org.au

“We understand that much of the community sport is currently suspended due to the impact of COVID-19, but sooner or later we will be able to get back on the track or our playing field of choice,” Walker said. “Community sport will play an important role in returning to normality, and we want to make sure that disasteraffected communities and clubs are ready to meet this need when the time arises.” Sports Recovery Grants are available to pay for essential needs such as replacing lost or damaged sporting equipment; replacing lost or damaged uniforms; replacing lost or damaged small infrastructure items such as canteen equipment, mowers and rollers, or providing fee relief or other financial support to members who have suffered loss or damage to property, homes or businesses, and who may also need help getting back into sport. The alliance hopes by bringing people together through a shared interest and by encouraging physical activity they can help to rebuild the resilience and mental health of affected communities. Applications are open until 5pm Friday, May 8.

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Cricket

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Looking back over the season of instances where things have gone against their team such as batting on a dodgy second week pitch or bowling with a wet ball in driving rain. It is for these moments that Sale players may feel their premiership acts as some sort of leveller in the scheme of things.

Stratford

Finishing position: runner-up (nine wins, five losses, one draw); leading run scorer: Taylor Tatterson 398 runs; leading wicket taker: Jack Wrigglesworth 34 wickets.

Tom Morrison, Collegians.

Liam Durkin AS teams which won Sale-Maffra cricket premierships last month come to grips with exactly how they were won, players from the premiership winning teams have probably experienced equal feelings of achievement and emptiness in the aftermath. Following the cancellation of grand finals and the awarding of flags to the higher-ranked team, few could have imagined what was to follow, as all local sporting clubs have effectively been shut down for the foreseeable future. One has to feel sorry for cricket clubs who have had to cancel presentation nights and end of season trips. As local cricket players slowly come back down to Earth following a whirlwind period, it is worth reflecting on the effort of clubs and acknowledging the achievements of individuals in what will surely go down as a truly once-in-a-generation cricket season.

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Finishing position: premier (12 wins, two losses, one draw); leading run scorer: Coenie Nel 493 runs; leading wicket taker: Coenie Nel 36 wickets.

THE Swans were rewarded for six months of high performance, during which time they won 12 of 14 completed games to take the premiership. Having finished the regular season three wins clear of its nearest rival, few could argue Sale was not the best team in the competition during 2019-20. The Swans ended a 29-year first grade premiership drought. Sale’s dominant home-and-away form stemmed from a core nucleolus of players who were able to get onto the park most weeks. Amazingly, 10 Sale players played at least 15 games this season, which allowed for a consistent brand of cricket to be played week-to-week. Additionally, Sale’s performances this season may have been due in part to a culmination of strides forward in recent years, with everything eventually coming together in the past six months. Semi-finalists in 2016-17 and runners-up in 2017-18, the arrival of now premiership captain Rohan Blandford in 2018-19 and the signing of gun South African all-rounder Coenie Nel this season ensured the Swans were complementing natural progress with quality inclusions along the way. Nel capped off a great time in Australia by being crowned the SMCA player of the season. The Swans added to their side further at the halfway mark of the season, when it identified the need for a genuine number three batsman. Having not played first grade cricket for Sale in more than 10 years, Luke Bates answered the SOS and was drafted into the team. For a number of Sale players who have given the club outstanding service over many years, the premiership offered some good reward for loyalty. Having played close to 850 games for the club between them, one has to feel that Sale players John Mayman, Matt Raidal, Ben Jones, Lachlan Carman and Simon Jago deserved to win a premiership, along with Andrew Nicholas, who had waited a long time for the day to come. Although critics may say it was a default premiership, those who have been around local cricket long enough will be able to rattle off any number

SEASON 2019-20 ended up being a double blow for the Redbacks, who were left to rue what might have been after grand finals were cancelled. With its firsts and seconds making deciders, the stage was set for a mega-celebration in Stratford if the Redbacks were able to bring home two flags. Unfortunately, for those wearing red and white, this did not eventuate, as Stratford finished the lower of its grand final opponents. That being said, there was plenty of upside to Stratford’s season, and one has to give the club credit for doing as well as it did in the face of many challenges. No team was forced to use more players in first grade this season because of injury and unavailability than Stratford, as the sides batting order changed from week-to-week. The loss of wicket-keeper and opening batsman Cormac Hassett was a blow, given his ability to negotiate the moving ball, but the Redbacks found an answer after Hassett went down with injury by bringing in Ben Channing from third grade to not only keep wicket, but to pinch hit down the order. Channing’s late run of scores above 50 was one of the success stories of the season. Because of the numerous changes Stratford was forced to make, a number of young players were given the chance to test themselves in the top flight, and should be better for the experience. Seb Pendergast and Tom Wrigglesworth played large chunks of the season and did not look out of place at any stage. Other youngsters in the Stratford line-up to watch out for in years to come are Dean Devisser, Ethan Albrecht, Ethan Aursich and Noah Bennett. They have the makings of good senior cricketers, and should look forward to the opportunity to take on more responsibility as they reach adulthood. Away from first grade, the Redbacks’ celebrated success in junior grades with a premiership in the under 16s and a grand final appearance in the under 14s. Senior players Jack Wrigglesworth and Jack Rietschel showed their generosity by coaching the under 16 team and astonishingly, led a nine-person Stratford team to the premiership. The Redbacks were also successful in this season’s twenty20 competition, winning the two divisions on offer. Rietschel and Wrigglesworth each had memorable seasons in representative cricket, and were part of the Victorian team that won the national country championship. Having rose above virtually every obstacle it was confronted with this season, Stratford, while disappointed and frustrated with how it ended, can walk away from 2019-20 with a great deal to be happy about.

ROSEDALE-KILMANY again flew under the radar for most of the home-and-away season, picking up wins and taking a few scalps along the way. The Warriors defeated eventual runner-up Stratford twice during the season, and came close to making it three from three after a nerve-racking semi-final. Rosedale-Kilmany got on a roll after Christmas, and did not drop a game from the middle of January until the semi-finals. A strength of the team was the even contribution of players in the top six, with most chipping in with handy 20s and 30s most weeks. Club favourite Michael Walters was arguably the most improved player in the competition, and finished the season with 388 runs, an increase of 300 per cent from his effort the previous season.

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Finishing position: semi-finalist (seven wins, seven losses, one draw); leading run scorer: Zac Hurley 595 runs; leading wicket taker: Tom Morrison 39 wickets.

Durrant 24 wickets.

THE Eagles offered an interesting contrast in season 2019-20. A six-six win-loss record at the end of the season showed what could have been had a few results gone their way. The evenness of the home-and-away season was probably best demonstrated by the fact Maffra could have finished as high as second on the ladder after the last game. The Eagles would have been pleased with the performances of Jack Egan out in the middle, who was able to put together a strong season. Had Daniel Bedggood been available more often, the Maffra top order would have really been solidified with Egan and captain Josh Davis giving opposition bowlers plenty to think about. In some consolation, the Eagles celebrated their 50th year as a reformed club with a premiership in third grade.

COLLEGIANS snuck into finals following a last round outright victory over Longford. College actually lost two more home-and-away games than Bundalaguah, who finished fifth, but scraped into the finals on percentage. The team then came within two wickets of making the grand final, and looked on track to gate crash the decider in a pulsating semi-final which went down to the wire against Sale. Having defeated the Swans in the one-day final, College would have been eager to make it two flags in four weeks, but alas, it was not to be. With the best crop of young players in Gippsland at its disposal, Collegians should be set for another period of success in the SMCA in years to come. Players under the age of 20 in Zac Hurley and Tom Morrison led the league batting and bowling aggregate respectively this season, while under 18 Jed Malone was selected as the best wicket-keeper in the competition. College officials will be hoping the performances of its young guns this season wasn’t a false dawn and that their best years are ahead of them.

Boisdale-Briagolong captain Toby Leeds.

Boisdale-Briagolong

Finishing position: seventh (two wins, 10 losses, two draws); leading run scorer: Toby Leeds 501 runs; leading wicket taker: Todd Mann 22 wickets.

THE Saints teased at times in season 2019-20, but were ultimately too inconsistent to mount a strong premiership defence. Boisdale-Briagolong showed its credentials with victory over finals teams Stratford and Collegians, and was robbed of some other wins due to inclement weather. Skipper Toby Leeds led by example with the bat, amassing more than 500 runs, but was bereft of much support for large parts of the season. Leeds’ unbeaten 81 in the win against Stratford was one of the innings of the season, where he batted with six partners to chase down more than 200 in a one-day match. In fairness to Boisdale-Briagolong, the loss of Jordan Price and Jack Wrigglesworth, who scored nearly 800 runs and took 40 wickets between them in the 2018-19 premiership season, was always going to leave a fairly big gap.

Longford Steven Spoljaric, Bundalaguah.

Bundalaguah

Finishing position: fifth (seven wins, four losses, three draws); leading run scorer: Steve Spoljaric 576 runs; leading wicket taker: Steve Spoljaric 29 wickets.

Michael Walters, Rosedale-Kilmany.

Rosedale-Kilmany

Finishing position: semi-finalist (seven wins, six losses, two draws); leading run scorer: Rohan Diamond 468 runs; leading wicket taker: Dylan Rowley 35 wickets.

BUNDALAGUAH was one of the hard luck stories of the competition, after it was denied a place in the finals by just 0.051 of a per cent. Having won three more games than it lost during the regular season, it was somewhat bewildering the Bulls actually missed out on the opportunity to play finals. Ultimately, the weather had a fair say in Bundalaguah’s fate, as the side recorded three draws throughout the season - the most of any team. Had the Bulls have made finals, one can only imagine what sort of damage Steve Spoljaric could have done with bat and ball given his mesmerising achievements in previous finals in high levels of Melbourne grade cricket. There was still some celebrating that took place in the Bundalaguah rooms as the season wound up, with the Bulls claiming the seconds and fourths premierships.

Maffra

Finishing position: sixth (six wins, six losses, two draws); leading run scorer: Jack Egan 359 runs; leading wicket taker: Ben

Finishing position: eighth (one win, 11 losses, two draws); leading run scorer: Richard Bell 460 runs; leading wicket taker: Kerrod Macgregor-Davies 14 wickets.

DESPITE finishing the season in last position, the Lizards took steps in the right direction and showed promising signs throughout the campaign. Longford had periods of success in 2019-20 and probably deserved to win more than the one game it did. Highlights of the Lizards’ season was a breakthrough win against Boisdale-Briagolong before Christmas, and scoring close to 300 against Maffra. With former England international Stephen Parry at the club, the young Lizards players were able to learn from the best, and a number of players put in strong performances, including Lachlan Cunningham, who scored a determined 72 against eventual premier Sale. Fellow Englishman Richard Bell was the star recruit for the season, scoring 460 runs and giving the team some stability at the top of the order. Characteristics of a team in development meant, naturally, the Lizards suffered some hammerings during the season, but this did little to dampen spirits. In a good sign, it was not unusual to see half a dozen or so Longford players in the nets on a Friday night before a match. By their own admission, the Lizards are probably in need of an out-and-out strike bowler, and could have a few names to chase up during winter. Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 28 April, 2020 – Page 29

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AFL Gippsland to meet next week FRIDAY, May 15 looms as “D-Day” for football and netball in Gippsland, with AFL Gippsland to meet on that date to determine if a season will happen and what it will look like. If season 2020 is given the green light, clubs are likely to have three weeks notice before matches commence. In electronic communications circulated to clubs and leagues from AFL Gippsland regional manager Richard Black, the message of hope for some football and netball to be played in 2020 was sold. “This is the basis of our ongoing operational and budgetary planning across a range of season start date scenarios,” the statement read. “We are currently working with local councils and cricketing bodies to explore ground availability and season length options.”

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HORSE racing resumes at Sale Turf Club today with an eight-race card, beginning at 1pm. Yesterday morning, the Greenwattle track was rated a “good four”. Entered in race five over 1738 metre, High Done, trained by Paul and Tracey Templeton at Moe, has three placings from his previous four starts. Among the chances will be Chris Waller’s Olympic, with Luke Nolen engaged to ride. In race six (1421m), Quail Hollow, trained by Michael Moroney and with Jordan Childs in the saddle, had a win at Sandown before a four-week break. There could be some value in race seven (1212m), with no horse shorter than $3 at the tote yesterday morning. Early favourite Lake’s Folly, trained by Anthony Freedman, is fresh having not raced since December.The three-year-old gelding has one win from four races. Also in the race is Auxin, trained by James Cummings for the Godolphin stable, which has yet to win over 1100m. In race eight (1012m) will be Humzz, which won at Sale last meeting over a similar distance. Moi Choux struggled in soft going last start, but is worth a look, considering his form on good tracks before spells last year. — David Braithwaite mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times Registered Gippsland greyhound trainers were provided bags of dog food from Greyhound Clubs Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria to assist Photo: Liam Durkin and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti during COVID-19. Pictured are Warragul Greyhound Club general manager Tony Mitchell and president Bob Iredale. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii mes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Tii mes • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii registered Gippsland based trainers. rules, listening to the advice from the chief health Liam Durkin Greyhound Clubs Victoria chairman Adrian Scott officer and enabling the sport to continue safely. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th said the initiative was important in addressing Greyhound Racing Victoria chief executive Alan LOCAL greyhound trainers were the benefici- issues trainers are facing. Clayton said he was also pleased to be contributing aries of a tremendous show of generosity from “Being able to secure a significant quantity of to the project. Greyhound Clubs Victoria and Greyhound Racing dog food for our greyhounds has been a challenge,” “We know some of our trainers have been hav74 Macalister St., Sale. Victoria recently, with bags upon bags of dog food he said. ing trouble finding food for their dogs and GRV PO Box 159, Sale, 3850 made available to help the industry during the “The welfare of our dogs is an industry priority. is pleased to join with Greyhound Clubs Victoria coronavirus pandemic. It is important to understand we have ordered Editorial/News Pallet loads of dog food made its way to various additional stock of dog food which will not impact to support our trainers by sourcing dog food and offering it at discount rates,” he said. Tel: (03) 5143 9345 parts of the state, as trainers took the opportunity current supply levels.” Greyhound racing is continuing at all venues, Mr Scott applauded the trainers and staff at all news@gippslandtimes.com.au to purchase them at significantly discounted rates. In Warragul, more than 280 bags were sold to 13 Victorian greyhound tracks for abiding by the including Sale, behind closed doors.

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LOCALLY-TRAINED dogs had success during Sunday’s Sale greyhounds meeting, with eight of the 12 winners. Madalia Champ, trained by John Connor at Rosedale, won race six, the 440 metre grade five final in 24.87 seconds. Sharky Shark, trained at Anakie by Clint Capuano, led out of the boxes, followed by Madalia Champ, who made a move on the bend then finished strongly to win by 0.6 of a second and reverse the result of the heat seven days earlier. It was Madalia Champ’s seventh win from 27 starts, and second win from his previous three starts. Connor recorded a second placing in the next race, a 440m grade five, with Beau Gem, which has a hat-trick of top three placings, including a win at Sale a week earlier. The race was won by favourite With Confidence for Robert Camilleri at Lara.The dog started with confidence from box one to notch up back-to-back

victories in 24.93s. Briagolong trainer Matt Clark had a winner in race four, a 440m grade seven, with Baileys On Ice in 25.22s. Coming off a second placing at Sale the previous Sunday, Baileys On Ice now was two wins from seven starts. More than four seconds behind was a group of five dogs, with Panda Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, finishing second and Kindra third for Bill McMahon at Darriman. Clark’s Old Town Road finished second in race 11, a 520m grade five, finishing narrowly behind Special Kirst, trained by Lee Rose at Inverloch, who won in 29.85s. Race eight, the 520m grade four and five, was won by Zipping Hamish, prepared at Rosedale by Carolyn Jones, in 29.28s. It was back-to-back win for Zipping Hamish, and an eighth win from 19 starts. Keenando was second for Deborah Coleman at Lara. She Wiggles had an eventful win in race nine, the 440m grade six, for Dawn Johnston, Boisdale.

The favourite fell back to second last on the back straight, worked around the field, encountered trouble at the top of the home straight, but surged to win in 25.51s, but 1.11s ahead of Urana Fernando, trained by Greg Kerr at Bairnsdale. Airly Blueboy, trained by Gayle Elston, Sale, recorded back-to-back wins at Sale in race 12 over 440m. Airly Blueboy won in 25.6s, holding off Dr Rayna, trained by Judith McMahon at Darriman. Diamond Duchess came third for Owen McGovern at Rosedale. All three heats of the 440m maiden series were won by local dogs on debut. The final will be this Sunday. Collinda Beast won the first heat for Sam Tyler at Boisdale in 24.92s, ahead of Carrie, trained by Jenny Gill at Woodside. Heat two was won by Airly Cleaner for Kym Russell at Sale in 25.21s. Sassy Keats, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains, was second. Eclipse Star, prepared by John Elston at Sale, was a clear winner

of the third heat in 25s. Lika Lottie, trained by Johnson, was second, with Dr Francist, Judith McMahon, third. Race five, a 440m grade five, was won by Dorrigo Bale, trained at Anakie by Chloe Dew. Devon Meadows runners, favourite Leaving, for Braden Finn, and Lockwood Lad, Chris Johannsen, lead into the home straight, but went wide, leaving Dorrigo Bale to take the lead and claim victory in 25.55. The tote was paying $21 for the win for the dog which now has 14 wins from 121 starts. Leaving recovered to finish second with Master Zemnick third for Leigh Jennings at Maffra. Short-priced favourite Zambora Smokey, trained by Jason Thompson, Pearcedale, won race 10, the 440m free-for-all in 24.61s, recording a sixth consecutive victory, and 10th from 14 starts. Marcello was third for Bill McMahon. Greyhound racing will continue at Sale on Thursday and Sunday.

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