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Restrictions easing Sarah Luke

CHANGES to the way play centres, community and entertainment venues, hospital visits and food processing businesses can operate came into force on Sunday night, as Melbourne was brought up to the rest of the state in terms of restrictions.

On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced the state would become “whole again”, as the the boundary between Melbourne and regional Victoria came down, Melbourne’s 25 kilometre limit was

lifted and rules that only applied to regional Victoria spread to the whole state.

In addition to mostly metropolitan rule changes, some new statewide changes were also announced.

Indoor entertainment venues can now open with 20 people per space — that means cinemas, galleries, museums, auditoriums and music halls can open with performance times staggered so that there is at least 30 minutes between performances to avoid crowds in foyers and toilets.

Play centres can open with patron cap of 20 and group limits of 10, provided the density quotient of

one person per four square metres is met.

Community venues are now open for all purposes, with up to 20 people indoors and up to 10 people per space, subject to density quotient of one person per four square metres.

Places that host music rehearsals can have no more than five people per space singing or using wind instruments for amateur groups.

Electronic gaming venues can now open with up to 10 patrons per venue per electronic gaming room permitted, or the equivalent of 25 per cent of the venue’s indoor patron limit.

New blood and experience Councillors-elect (from left) Scott Rossetti, John Tatterson and Malcolm Hole following the public announcement of the results of the Wellington Shire Council elections. Wellington Shire residents have voted in a mixture of experience and new blood this time around, with the most prominent casualty long-time councillor and former mayor Darren McCubbin (inset). The new council will be sworn in, and the mayor elected, next Tuesday.

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In a move that will mean a lot to families, the rules around visiting hospitals have also relaxed.

Instead of a specific number of visitors, a household can visit together once per day, limited to two hours.

Those under 16 can now also visit hospitals, and the time limit for partners visiting maternity wards will no longer exist.

Meat, poultry and seafood processing can now operate without a workforce cap, but must follow additional industry obligations.

The premier announced the State of Disaster will not be renewed, but the State of Emergency will be extended until December 6 to allow these restrictions to remain in force.

He also announced additional lifting of restrictions from 11.59pm on November 22, dependent on public health advice.

He added the state was on track to reach the last step in the state government’s ‘roadmap’ plan towards reopening, where most restrictions involve adherence to the four square metre density rule.

In two weeks time, private gatherings can increase to 10 people, while up to 50 people will be able to gather outdoors in public.

Indoor religious gatherings and ceremonies will be allowed for groups of 20, with total venue cap of 100, while outdoors, groups of 50 will be able to gather, with a total venue cap of 500.

Weddings and funerals will be allowed to have up to 100 people at a venue, but private residence ceremonies will only be allowed to have up to 10 people.

Hospitality venues will be able to host up to 100 indoors, and 200 outside.

Masks will be able to be removed for hairdressing, beauty and personal care services, such as facial waxing, facials, beard trimmings and piercings around the mouth, nose and cheeks.

Indoor seated venues such as cinemas and theatres will be able to open for 100 people per space, and up to 20 people in groups, subject to density rules and a maximum of 25 per cent total capacity.

Real estate auctions will be able to be held inside with up to 20 people, and outside with up to 50 people.

Indoor physical recreation will have a cap of 100 people, class sizes of up to 20 people.

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Council election result:

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Results (*successful candidate)

Central Ward (10,912 formal votes): Ian Bye* 2348 (21.52%) Scott Rossetti* 2217 (20.32%) Darren McCubbin 1581 (14.49%) Jill Wood 1468* (13.45%) David Strauss 1066 (9.77%) Akarna Bowers 737 (6.75%) Dirk Maclean 619 (5.67%) Kathy Mansfield 480 (4.40%) Deanna Gunning (396) 3.63% Coastal Ward (8396 formal votes): Garry Stephens* 3530 (42.04%) Marcus McKenzie* 1866 (22.22%) Gayle Maher 1773* (21.12%) Alison Kelly 1227 (14.61%) Northern Ward (11,298 formal votes): Malcolm Hole* 3764 (33.32%) John Tatterson* 3199 (28.31%) Carolyn Crossley* 1700 (15.05%) Carmel Ripper 1420 (12.57%) Christos Iliopoulos 1215 (10.75%)

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THE results of the Wellington Shire Council elections show voters want some stability, but also an injection of new blood.

Each of the shire’s three wards will have one new councillor — former police officer Jill Wood, former council manager John Tatterson and Port Albert business owner Marcus McKenzie.

As reported in Friday’s Gippsland Times, councillors Darren McCubbin and Carmel Ripper lost their places on council.

Alan Hall, mayor for the past two years, was the only member of the previous council not to seek re-election after one term.

A former mayor, Mr McCubbin had been a councillor since 2002, while Ms Ripper entered council after winning a countback of votes in 2017 following the resignation of Keith Mills.

Scott Rossetti, who retained his spot in the Central Ward along with Ian Bye, said there was a good mix of councillors elected. “(There are) lots of different views, which is great,” he said.

“I think there will be a whole lot of different concepts discussed around the table, but ultimately, when you come to an agreement, get things done, that’s what it’s all about.”

Mr Rossetti, who is entering his fourth term on council, said Wellington Shire had been well served by its councillors, and expected the same with the latest crop.

“The people who have been elected — re-elected and the new ones coming on board — seem to bring a lot of stability to this council, which is really important, because 40 per cent of our budget, give or take, comes from state and federal government,” he said.

“State and feds don’t like putting money in where the councillors are all over the shop.

“We’ve been pretty good in the last decade, getting a whole lot of funding in for lots of great projects, right through the shire, from the state and feds.

“There are plenty of examples of councils who haven’t because they’ve been unstable.”

With council working on the projects such as further development in the Port of Sale precinct, Aqua Energy in Sale and sporting infrastructure, Mr Rossetti hoped to continue improvements to local roads.

“The main street’s looking fantastic, but there’s still more work to be done, with the special charge schemes, the roundabouts coming along in Macarthur St and Market St,” he said.

“In Sale itself, it will be great to see the progression on the intersections of Bunnings and also the intersection of McDonald’s — those are areas that we are certainly doing some work on.

“Obviously [regarding] the COVID recovery, we’re more fortunate than many areas.

“We’ve got some industries that aren’t as impacted as severely as other places.”

Mr Bye, who was first elected to council four years ago, topped the primary vote in the Central Ward (centred on Sale) with 21.52 per cent, followed by Mr Rossetti with 20.32.

Both fell short of the 25 per cent quota needed to secure a spot on council automatically, but earned re-election with the flow of preferences from Deanna Gunning, Kathy Mansfield, Dirk Maclean,Akarna Bowers and David Strauss when they were excluded from the count.

Mr McCubbin had the third highest amount of primary votes, with 14.49 per cent, but was beaten to the quota by Ms Wood, who received 13.45 per cent of the primary vote, through preferences.

In the Northern Ward, which includes Maffra, Stratford, Heyfield and Rosedale, Malcolm Hole and John Tatterson reached the required quota on the primary vote, with 33.32 and 28.31 per cent respectively.

Even after preferences from their votes were distributed, none of the other three candidates had enough votes for the final spot.

The exclusion of Christos Iliopoulos saw Carolyn Crossley, who has been on council since 2012, claim the spot ahead of Ms Ripper by 151 votes.

A councillor since 2000, Mr Hole welcomed the increase in support from his community.

“There’s several reasons behind it as far as I’m personally concerned,” he said.

“One was the message I got verbally as well as emails was ‘don’t destroy our history’ — don’t let the McMillan cairns be destroyed.

“The second major issue that came through was the protection of the native timber industry, to make sure that we keep the jobs, not only just in Wellington, but right across eastern Victoria.”

Among the ideas Mr Hole is looking to bring to council this term is a regional all-abilities water play park.

“It’s been a dream of mine for about three years,” he said.

While his previous experience as a council manager will help, Mr Tatterson admitted there would still be plenty to learn before settling in the new role.

“It gives you an understanding of the governance of council and how council works, but certainly from a community’s perspective I’ve got a fair bit to learn,” he said.

“I look forward to working with the community.”

Mr Tatterson said sport and recreation facilities was an issue “dear to my heart”.

“Part of the strong reason why I was standing for the Northern Ward is the association with the different sporting clubs, through cricket, tennis, footy and badminton,” he said.

“Footpaths are a critical thing in all our towns right now, with people on mobility scooters, people need to be able to get out and get around.

“Certainly the COVID thing has really enhanced the need for people to have good access to good footpaths, for nice walks around their town to get out and stay active and mentally fit.

“We need to carefully plan where we’re going to spend our money and plan the facilities so our facilities are appropriate for all our towns.”

Having entered council together in 2016, Garry Stephens and Gayle Maher were both re-elected in the Coastal Ward, which includes Yarram, the 90 Mile Beach and Gormandale.

Mr Stephens was the clear winner of the primary vote, claiming 42.04 per cent.

Preferences from Mr Stephens resulted in Ms Maher and Mr McKenzie elected ahead of Alison Kelly.

Mr McKenzie was the only “Team Welly 2020” candidate to gain election to council, with Mr Iliopoulos and Mr Maclean unsuccessful.

The new council will be sworn in, and the new mayor elected, next Tuesday, November 17.

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DETECTIVES from Sale Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team are appealing for public help following an up-skirting incident in Sale last month.

Investigators have been told the victim entered the female toilets at Gippsland Centre Sale about 12.30pm on Tuesday, October 20.

While in a cubicle, she saw a phone held under the cubicle divider with the camera activated.

Investigators have released footage of a person who may be able to help with their enquiries.

The person is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, about 180cm tall, with short straight dark hair and a solid build.

People with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppers.com.au

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Poppy Appeal more important than ever in 2020 SALE RSL and Community Sub-Branch is asking the local community to dig deep this Remembrance Day and donate to its annual Poppy Appeal.

Sale RSL president Marty Tanzer said the appeal would look a little bit different this year, and people might not see volunteers on the streets raising money by selling the iconic poppy badges as they normally would. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But just because we may not be able to physically fundraise, does not mean that the need to raise funds disappears,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need your help now, more than ever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can purchase a poppy or are able to donate via poppyappeal.com.au, it can help change a veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every little bit counts.â&#x20AC;?

The Poppy Appeal is an annual fundraising activity that sub-branches across the nation take on in the lead up to Remembrance Day each year.

Every dollar raised through the Poppy Appeal will go to supporting veterans and their families with a range of RSL health and wellbeing support services, including relief from financial hardship.

Donations to the Sale RSL Sub-Branch Poppy Appeal can be made by buying a commemorative poppy at the Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre in Macalister St or from Toys Galore and More in Raymond St, or by donating online at poppyappeal.com.au

Squadron Leader Padre R.E. Clark conducts a thanksgiving service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Above: A crowd gathers at the steps of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shrine of Remembrance for VP Day service, 1945.

Right: Women and boys celebrate the end of the war on factory trucks in Elizabeth St, Melbourne.

Left: Allied prisoners of war recently released from captivity in Sumatra.

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THIS Remembrance Day, Sale RSL commemorates the 75th anniversary of the cessation of the hostilities of World War 2.

We remember all 158 war dead on the Boer War Memorial and the Sale Cenotaph.

We also pay our respects at the Sale War Cemetery where another 59 casualties of World War 2 are buried.

It is 75 years since peace was declared, ending World War 2.

The enemy was defeated in Europe on May 7, 1945, known as VE Day, and in the Pacific region on August 15, 1945, known as VP day.

Both these dates were commemorated with a simple ceremony at the Sale RSL Memorial area.

Wreaths were laid by president Marty Tanzer and vice-president Ross Jackson, while adhering to COVID-19 restrictions.

In Australia, VP Day in 1945 was, according to survivors of the time, a day of mixed emotions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; jubilation, relief and sadness.

There was jubilation and relief because of the lifting of the dark cloud of war which had hung over the region since the fall of Singapore, and the rapid advance of the Japanese forces since February 15, 1942.

There was sadness because of the price the nation had paid through the deaths of military personnel since 1939 in both theatres of the war, sadness and apprehension regarding the survivors, and for the families who would not be welcoming home their loved ones.

Also during 1945 was the release of Australian prisoners of war taken by the Italian and German forces in the Middle East Campaign. Of the 8000 men captured, 265 had died in captivity.

The survivors began to trickle home in July and August.

The Japanese forces took 22,000 Australian men and women as prisoners, and the majority of them were subjected to starvation and slave labour.

More than one third died from harsh treatment, disease, hunger and brutal cruelty.

The survivors took months and sometime years to regain their broken health.

Some never recovered from the mental anguish

A soldier being kissed to celebrate his safe return during VP celebrations. they suffered under their captives.

It is these men and women we honour this Remembrance Day. Nine men from Sale and District are named on the Sale Cenotaph â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J. Brodribb, G. Davidson, A. Dewsbury, W. Granger, N. Douglass, C. Hawkins, and R. Holmes all died while prisoners of the Japanese. E. Geraghty and G. Matthews died while in captivity by the Italians and Germans respectively.

Local research has revealed a total of 48 prisoners of war were from the local area, the majority having been under the control of the Japanese.

Other Sale identities who were prisoners of war and made their homes in town after their experience are also remembered this Remembrance Day. Sister Irene (Rene) Singleton from Maffra died of malnutrition and neglect while a prisoner of the Japanese. She was member of the Australian Army Nursing Service and had been captured fleeing Singapore in the Vyner Brooke which was sunk by Japanese aircraft.

Some of her nurse colleagues suffered execution, while others died in captivity.

Only 24 of the 65 nurses captured returned to Australia.

Ireneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two brothers had been killed in action in the Middle East. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Submitted by Sale RSL vice-president Ross Jackson

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Dr Read said Victoria was previously the only state that did not allow 1080 poison to be used to control feral cats, although pen and field trials in other states suggested that 1080 was effective and an “ethical” poison for feral cats because “they don’t show the manic response to poisoning shown by dogs”.

He said Felixers had poisoned foxes in pen trials, but planned field trials were still required to confirm their effectiveness for foxes.

A spokesman for the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning said the eastern Victorian trial would be done using non-toxic substances to test the effectiveness of the technique at priority locations for the protection of biodiversity, with the potential to progress to toxic trials, using either the 1080 or para-aminopropiophenone-based Felixer, depending on the results.

The trial will be delivered on public land in areas that pose no risk to free-roaming domestic cats.

The Mammal Action Plan 2012 and a report published in 2014 by the US National Academy of Sciences (Woinarski et al) ranked feral cats as the highest threat to Australia’s mammals.

Their threat factor was more than double that of red foxes, the next highest threat, and triple that of habitat loss and fragmentation.

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Mr Tucker conceded that using the bait 1080 was controversial, but that in conservation terms, the payback for its use would be immediate.

Dr Read said Felixers had been designed to target feral cats, not domestic cats.

Unless they were really hungry, feral cats seldom took baits or entered baited traps, but they would always groom themselves.

“Felixers fire a measured dose of poison gel onto the flank of a cat or fox and uses an arrangement of sensors to not fire on most wildlife, including quolls, bandicoots, possums,” he said.

Non-toxic trials conducted on French, Phillip and Kangaroo Islands last year showed that Felixers fitted with a Bluetooth blocking device could control feral cats without targeting pet cats, he said.

Currently, Felixers are being used in every state in Australia except Victoria and Tasmania, which is likely to start lethal trials in early 2021 after successful non-lethal trials this year.

In Western Australia, cameras showed that over a six month trial period high-density quoll habitat, almost 200 independent northern quolls crossed infront of the Felixers, but none were identified as targets.

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Work to begin soon on bridge mural ACCLAIMED Gippsland artist Ray Thomas will soon begin work on a 25-metre long, two-metre high mural on the side of the new Avon River rail bridge, facing Apex Park, which will feature the Avon River as its theme, as chosen by Stratford locals earlier this year.

The mural will honour the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River and feature Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees,

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A GROUND-breaking invention that could reduce or eradicate Gippsland’s feral cat population and potentially kill foxes will be trialled in eastern Victoria in 2021-2022, after proving effective in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Tests in other states have already shown the Felixer, a robotic grooming trap that sprays a toxic gel onto targeted animals, is effective in killing feral cats without harming native wildlife.

Although Victoria has previously not used the controversial poison 1080 against feral cats, it is now looking at trialling the Felixer using either 1080 or para-aminopropiophenone, because of the technology’s reduced expected impact on non-target animals.

The trap, which detects cats passing and shoots out poison that sticks to the animal’s coat, has shown to be safe for native cat-like animals such as the vulnerable Spotted-Tailed Quoll, bilbies and bettongs.

Australia has an unenviable reputation for not protecting its wildlife, having lost more mammal species than any other country.

According to widely-publicised data, Australia’s cats are eating a total of 649 million native Australian reptiles — mostly lizards and frogs — and 377 million birds every year.

But the Felixer, developed by Australian ecologist John Read, uses the cat’s natural grooming instinct against it, relying on sensors to confirm its presence and administer a lethal dose of poison that the cat then tries to lick from its fur.

Sale publisher Trevor Tucker said recent intensive trials in South Australia had shown that prototypes of the device reduced previously uncontrolled feral cat populations by 75 per cent within just six weeks.

Mr Tucker, who has an interest in regional agriculture, said he hoped all Australian shires could eventually get behind the Felixer to improve the natural environment and reduce feral cat populations.

“This isn’t about not liking cats,” he said.

“I love properly housed domestic cats, but despise feral cats.

“There is no conflict of interest involved from my perspective, nor should there be for anyone else who loves our native wildlife.

“It has been estimated by CSIRO that there are multi-millions of feral cats throughout Australia ... yes, multi-millions of them.

“Unchecked, their numbers increase annually in direct correlation with the increasing death rate of our defenceless native fauna and birds, upon whom all feral cats mercilessly prey.

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Organisers said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first explorers, navigators, engineers, farmers, botanists, scientists, diplomats, astronomers and artists, long before 1770 or 1606 with the arrival of the Dutch on the Western Australia coast, or European exploration and colonisation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first footprints to walk on this country were those belonging to Gunaikurnai,â&#x20AC;? they said.

The cairns became a focus of controversy earlier this year when a motion was put to a Wellington Shire Council meeting to remove the memorials, erected in the 1920s to honour Gippsland pastoralist Angus McMillan.

McMillan explored what is now east Gippsland on behalf of Captain Lachlan Macalister, naming the Nicholson, Mitchell,Avon and Macalister rivers, but was named by historians as an attacker or organiser of at least seven Gunaikurnai massacres, which resulted in hundreds of Aboriginal deaths.

In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests around the world, councillor Carolyn Crossley attempted to have the statues either removed entirely or amended to reflect the Gunaikurnai history, â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the spirit of reconciliationâ&#x20AC;?.

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Passionate discussion of the motion during the meeting took almost an hour and 50 minutes, but the motion was eventually defeated four to five.

Beginning on Sunday, NAIDOC Week is being celebrated Australia-wide with a host of activities, including Boisdale Indigenous artist Cassie Leathamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healing online exhibition, available via

Indoor community sport, contact or non-contact, will also have a cap of up to 100 people, with group sizes of 20 people.

Large sporting venues will be able to open with a 25 per cent venue patron cap.

Outdoor sport and recreation will have a patron cap of 500, with groups of 50 allowed.

Indoor pools, including lessons, will have a patron cap of 50, excluding supervisors, while outdoor pools can open with no cap, but a density quotient of one person per four square metres.

Up to five people of any age from two households will be able to visit care facilities with no time limits, and residents will be able to go out on excursions with the household.

If people can work from home, they must still work from home, and face masks will remain mandatory for the foreseeable future.

The Premier applauded Victorians for their dedication to driving down case numbers, but said the future relied on individuals doing the right thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By now everyone knows the drill when it comes to keeping safe â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waste words,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Two of those cases had an unknown source.

There were 10,653 test results received on Sunday.

The average number of cases diagnosed in the 14 days to November 7 for metropolitan Melbourne was 0.4 and zero in regional Victoria.

Victoria had its 10th consecutive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;donut dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; yesterday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; celebrating 10 days without a new case of COVID-19.

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The pilot survey will be conducted by helicopter, with experienced wildlife biologists recording the presence and number of game ducks on wetlands, sewage ponds and farm dams.

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GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has told state parliament that a major reshaping of Victoria may occur in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr O’Brien has urged the government to invest heavily in regional Victorian infrastructure as more Melburnians look to relocate in the wake of the pandemic.

“We will need some innovative thinking as we come out of the pandemic-induced lockdowns,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I believe there’s a real opportunity here for the state to get ahead of the curve and help reshape our population distribution.

“I’m talking about decentralisation, because I believe we’ve seen a change in attitudes from both individuals and businesses, and we can create new jobs and opportunities in regional Victoria, particularly Gippsland.”

Mr O’Brien said a recent poll indicated that a quarter of Melburnians were rethinking where they wanted to live, and that one in 10 of them was looking at regional Victoria.

“Even if only a fraction of these actually decide to move, that will be many tens of thousands of people looking for a new start in places like Gippsland,” he said.

“We need the state government to get investment to our regions to help drive a re-balancing of population across Victoria.”

Mr O’Brien said the state government has had an unbalanced investment approach, with little of its infrastructure funding going to Gippsland.

“We’ve seen extraordinary amounts of spending in metropolitan Melbourne with just three projects — the Metro rail project, North East Link road project and level crossing removals accounting for around $36 billion of spending,” he said.

“By comparison, regional Victoria has received very little and the government needs to address this shortfall.

“If we invest in the necessary road, rail, health and education infrastructure as well as improved services for our region, then we will be able to accommodate the expected wave of Melburnians heading to the regions.”

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A NEW public hall will be built in Flynn.

The new facility will replace the current dilapidated public hall, and will feature a spacious layout, kitchen and modern amenities.

Many community groups will benefit from the upgrade, including the local tennis and badminton clubs who use the hall as their headquarters.

For a fairly secluded location, Flynn has a thriving badminton competition, and the new hall will facilitate this with the construction of a designated badminton court.

The hall is also frequented by the local Country Women’s Association and Landcare, and is rented for functions such as birthday parties and dances during the year.

Somewhat ironically, the old hall will be demolished next year, just as it is set to celebrate its centenary, with the new hall to be built at the back of the current one.

Flynn Public Hall committee president Rohan Murray said an upgrade had been eight or so years in the making.

“It’s fantastic — it’s going to be great for the community,” he said.

“It’s got to the point where it [the old hall] is virtually redundant. It is starting to rot from underneath, so it will be good to have something for the whole community to use.

“People think no one lives here, but it’s surprising how many people live around the area.”

The halls committee began by holding‘Flynn balls’

to raise money, before receiving a significant boost from the federal government — which provided $1.2 million through its Drought Communities Program — $800,000 of which will go toward the hall, and $450,000 for auxiliary works to the neighbouring Flynn Recreation Reserve.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester recently turned the first sod at the site for the new hall, and paid tribute to the community which had worked hard to see it come to fruition.

“It will be a modern building that will bring together people from the surrounding area for local events and functions,” he said.

“Along with the improvements that will be undertaken at the reserve, the new hall promises to further unite the community.”

While technically in Latrobe City, Flynn sits virtually at the gateway to Wellington Shire, just past the edge of Traralgon East.

Latrobe City Council chief executive Steven Piasente said the project had been identified as a priority.

“This project is one that had needed to be done for quite some time, so it’s great to see work is underway,” he said.

“The main elements of the projects are rebuilding the hall, upgrading tennis courts and refurbishing the public toilet facilities.”

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THE Thank You mural at Government House Victoria, painted by Heesco Khosnaran, will be gifted by the Governor of Victoria to Yarram, as part of the town’s Heesco Town project.

During August the Governor, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC and husband Tony Howard, invited Victorian street artist, Heesco, to create an artwork at Government House Victoria, which encapsulated the spirit of gratitude felt by so many Victorians.

The artwork, in the style of Melbourne’s vibrant street art, is ultimately to be donated to Yarram as part of the Heesco Town art project.

The combined effects of the devastating summer bushfires and of COVID-19 highlighted the importance of Victoria’s emergency services, health workers and the many others in essential roles who do so much to serve the Victorian community, not only in a crisis, but all year round.

The Governor and Mr Howard asked Heesco to create an artwork which encapsulated the spirit of gratitude felt by so many Victorians, to say ‘Thank You’.

The completed artwork features images of frontline workers, representatives of some of the many organisations involved in fighting bushfires and the recovery effort, and in caring for the community’s health and other needs during the global pandemic.

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After it has been on public display for a period The small incorporated body, The Friends of of time at Government House, the mural will be Heesco Town, is in negotiations with Wellington donated to Yarram at the request of the artist.

Shire Council to determine an appropriate locaThere, it will be installed in a public space as tion, and have trademarked the name Heesco part of the Heesco Town project, so that visitors Town, to ensure Yarram retains the benefits of have the opportunity of seeing the artwork as part the murals painted around the town.

The seagrass rehabilitation project at Corner Inlet has secured more federal funding to restore 12 hectares of seagrass along nearby rivers and streams to improve water quality and fish habitat.

Innovative community seagrass project secures more funding AN innovative environmental project to restore important fish habitat and improve water quality at Corner Inlet has secured $400,000 in federal government funding.

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority will receive the money for its Corner Inlet Posidonia Partnerships project, creating natural buffers between waterways and nearby farmland.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the project involved fishers, farmers and Landcare volunteers working together to restore 12 hectares of seagrass along rivers and streams leading to the inlet and improve water quality.

“The revegetation work will reduce sediment and nutrient loads in these waterways in the Corner Inlet catchment that threaten seagrass meadows further downstream,” he said.

“Twelve hectares of Broadleaf Seagrass habitat will also be restored in Corner Inlet.

“A healthy and productive fishery is good for the environment and will support local jobs in the fishing industry and draw more recreational anglers to our region, which is great for the visitor economy.”

Recreational fishers will be involved in all stages of the restoration activities, contributing their boats, time and expertise to collect broadleaf seagrass fruit, assist germination on

THE Hazelwood Health Study is inviting Latrobe Valley and Sale residents and other interested people to participate in its sixth annual community briefing.

The briefing will be held today from noon.

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the session will this year be held online using Zoom.

Anybody with a web-enabled computer, tablet or mobile phone will be able to access the briefing.

The study team has modified its work practices in line with the COVID-19 restrictions with minimal disruption to progress.

By prioritising the analysis of alreadycollected data, over new data collection, the researchers have continued to address the core health questions set with the local community following the 2014 mine fire.

The community briefing will include presentations and give residents a chance to hear directly from the different research streams about the recent study findings, progress since last year and about future plans.

Residents will also have an opportunity to submit written questions via an online chat function, and have those answered by the researchers at the conclusion of the presentations.

The study is funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.

For more information about the session, visit www.hazelwoodhealthstudy.org.au or phone 1800 985 899.

shore and deploy seed in priority areas.

Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said the project would improve the health and productivity of fish habitats.

“Australia’s waterways are some of the best in the world,” Assistant Minister Duniam said.

“It’s critical we keep these fish habitats healthy so we can continue to enjoy our worldclass fishing into the future.

“This program will benefit Australia’s natural resource base and the broader community, including recreational fishers.”

The Fisheries Habitat Restoration Program will provide $8 million to 28 projects that aim to restore the health and functionality of coastal and estuarine fisheries habitats across Australia.

East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority will receive $500,000 through the program to restore the health of fish habitats in the Snowy River Estuary.

Yarram Yarram Landcare Network has received a total of $250,000 from the federal government since June 2019 to restore seagrass habitat in Corner Inlet and increase the productivity of the fishery.

It is the largest community-led seagrass restoration project ever attempted in Australia.

WELLINGTON Shire Council’s no-fee green waste month has begun, with seven of its eight waste disposal facilities ready to take trailer-loads of garden clippings and cuttings.

For all of November, ratepayers can dispose of tree branches, grass, leaf litter and more greenery for no fee at local transfer stations, except for the Dargo transfer station.

Commercial loads will be not be for free, and a charge will also be applied to truckloads, loads bigger than a caged tandem trailer and logs bigger than 30 centimetres in diameter.

For more information about waste, visit wellington.vic.gov.au/category/waste-facilities

Gippsland’s Premium Boutique Vineyard has extended its trading hours.

We are now open 11am-5pm Thursday - Sunday Free wine tastings. Lunches including Woodfired Pizzas, Cheese & Antipasto Platters.

Bookings Essential on 5148 0372 or mail@bluegables.com.au

We also offer 20% discount

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CWA ‘pop-in’ shop now opening Fridays in Sale NORTH Gippsland CWA’s ‘pop in’ shop is operating Fridays from 10am until 3pm in the lead up to Christmas.

It is selling a range of special Christmas craft items and delicious homemade Christmas cakes, puddings and shortbread — all made by members of Country Women’s Association of Victoria, North Gippsland Group.

Homemade Christmas cakes can be ordered — eight inch square or round — for $40 by phoning Lesley on 0427 432 614.

Up to 10 people at a time can meet behind the shop for a cuppa and a chat.

The CWA rooms are at 67D Macarthur St, Sale, next to La Porchetta.

Members and non-members are welcome.

All COVID-19 restrictions and recommendations apply.

Carers support group LATROBE Community Health Service runs a monthly peer support group for carers.

It gives them the opportunity to connect with others, ask questions, share advice and, most importantly, remind them they’re not alone.

To find out more about the peer support group and other carer programs at LCHS, phone 1800 242 696 and ask to speak with the carer programs team.

Gigging out at The Wedge for Ausmusic Month THE Wedge in Sale is encouraging Gippslanders to show their support for Australian music throughout November.

During Ausmusic month, the performing arts centre will celebrate with a lineup of Aussie performers ready to return to the stage at The Wedge Loading Dock.

Imogen Price will play this Saturday at The Wedge, Sale, during November.

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This Friday, November 14, from 7pm EXPECT a fantastic evening covering an eclectic mix and blend of swing, blues and jazz, from Pink Floyd to songs of today. Featuring the great Colin Wilson, Paul Van Ekelen and Rob Dorber, this is an amazing evening to break the silence.

Imogen Price

This Saturday, November 14, from 7pm PHILLIP Islander Imogen Price is a 19-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist.

Her unique take on the indie-folk song offers immediately hummable melodies and hearton-the-sleeve lyrics, delivered by her lilting and commanding vocals.

The Sheokes

Friday, November 20, from 7pm THE amazingly ethereal acoustic tunes of The Sheokes will be the feature of this exciting outdoor event.

Anthi and Bern have a real passion for live performance, and it shows.

The duo’s hypnotic tunes always grab plenty of attention.

Micka Harrington

Saturday, November 21, from 7pm GRIPPING vocals, intricate guitar work and an innate ability to sense what the crowd wants separate Micka from your average cover artist.

Based in Stratford, Micka is a singer and songwriter who is a regular on the Gippsland pub music scene.

He has performed at festivals across Australia and has featured at Live at Spectrum.

Micka is a music all-rounder.

Genres include acoustic pop, rock covers, country as well as music from the 60s to now.

Tickets cost $25 each, and are available from www.thewedge.com.au

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We have extended visiting hours for ALL patients to two hours.

The doors of Headspace in Sale are now open.

Headspace now open to help out young people

Job Vacancies

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

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

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

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Visiting hours for our hospitals is 1.30pm 3.30pm. While visiting hours for facilities under the CGH Aged Care Network are between 1pm 3pm.

Only one (1) visitor per patient per day during the allocated visiting times still applies and all visitors and outpatients over the age of 16 must wear a face mask.

Keep up to date with all our latest news on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Central-GippslandHealth-104237611164433

THE doors at Headspace Sale have opened at 453 Raymond St, with the new service now offering young people the opportunity to make an appointment to see a clinician on site.

The new Headspace site is operated by Relationships Australia Victoria, with support from contract manager Gippsland Primary Health Network, and a consortium of 11 local service providers.

It began delivering online and telephone services in July, and has been enthusiastically received by local young people, community members and educators — many of whom had strongly advocated for the establishment of a Headspace in Sale.

Headspace Sale manager Amanda Exley said in its first few months of service delivery, the service had already responded to a variety of enquiries about what was offered, accepted referrals and was supporting young people online.

The Headspace team is also engaging with local service providers to support young people.

“We’ve been well supported by the Wellington community and our broader consortium partners,” Ms Exley said.

“We’re so pleased to be able to open our physical doors now and to provide young people with even more support options face-to-face in our brand-new site, particularly during this challenging time of COVID-19.

“We’re prioritising safety during this time, so to ensure that COVID-19 physical distancing requirements are met, we ask all young people, family and friends, and visitors to call and make a time to visit. Details of an official launch will be provided in the coming weeks.”

A member of the Wellington Shire Youth Council in 2019-20, Chloe Bethune said she was “excited” for Headspace to finally open its doors in Sale, adding Sale needed such a service for young people.

“Headspace has been working with the Wellington Shire Youth Council for over eight months to work through ideas for the new site to make it accessible for all, and we can’t believe it is now finished,” she said.

“This Headspace will be used to its full potential by the young people of our shire.”

Relationships Australia Victoria chief executive Andrew Bickerdike said this was an important service at an important time.

“Together with our consortium partners we are looking forward to opening our doors to support young people in the Wellington Shire,” he said.

Gippsland PHN chief executive Amanda Proposch said the coronavirus pandemic had created an anxious and uncertain time for everyone, especially young people.

“Support is vital and we know our young people in Wellington have been reaching out to Headspace online and by telephone,” she said.

“Opening up for face-to-face support provides another option of accessibility to the younger members of our community who may need this important service.

“Headspace Sale is an example of collaboration at its best for the benefit of those in our community who need it most.”

Headspace chief executive Jason Trethowan said the opening of the Sale centre was important to offer young people more avenues of support.

“We know many young people are experiencing a pretty tough time at the moment, and it’s great that Headspace Sale can now provide more support to young people across the region, both in person at headspace Sale and via phone and online services,” he said.

Headspace Sale operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10am to 6pm, and can be access by emailing info@headspacesale. org.au or phoning 5184 5000.

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From Trevor Tucker, Sale: WE are, as a race, seemingly determined to fully address climate change.

Well-intentioned ideas have, and will continue to surface on how to do that, and with some merit, enormous amounts of money and effort will continue to be invested in controlling this ongoing man-made phenomenon.

But why aren’t we addressing the real elephant in the room — the world’s out of control, ever-burgeoning overpopulation?

It is unequivocally the world’s driver of every modern day climate, social, general health, pandemic or poverty issue which surrounds and affects our declining quality of living.

We can’t go on kidding ourselves that our world possesses limitless resources.

It simply doesn’t.

And the resources we do have must continue to support mankind for as long as it is humanly possible.

But to suggest that we can control secondary issues such as climate change is delusional, unless it can be demonstrated that mankind can significantly reduce its dependence on our limited resources.

But I fear this will only happen if mankind can first halt, reduce, and then maintain a sustainable world population.

To just idly accept that worldwide overpopulation reduction is too big a problem to solve, is an unacceptable cop-out and a denial of a safe and happy life for all future generations.

Too little has been promoted on how such a massive issue as this could be compassionately implemented.

So come on folks — think about it and have your say.

Not a wise choice of words for PM From Fr Peter Macleod-Miller, Albury: AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Scott Morrison will be busy doing some strategic back-pedalling to wipe the vivid image of him and leading business figures and coalition supporters shaking the oat bucket in front of the wrong horse in the race for the White House.

Scott Morrison’s recent talk of shared values with Donald Trump, who aligned himself more closely with autocrats than democratic leaders, will be a burr under the saddle of his credibility as he now claims equal support for Joe Biden.

The outstanding speeches of the presidentelect and his vice president-elect referencing respect for science, justice, compassion and truth stand in contrast to the triumphalism of the Trump regime, and its appeal to the politics of

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power and division.

Perhaps the values of the new America are best described by Biden’s phrase ringing like the liberty bell even over the clangers of the compromised Australian political landscape.

“Not the example of our power, but the power of our example.”

can get Victorians back into work and to revive industries that have taken a beating from the second wave of shutdowns.

Victorians have done the hard work and got case numbers down.

We now deserve commonsense rules to safely set us on the path to COVID-normal.

‘Commonsense’ rules are needed, says MP

Remembering sacrifices made during war

From Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South MLA:

From Gippsland MHR, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel, Darren Chester: ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month each year, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of our fallen men and women who gave their lives in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Remembrance Day is one of the most significant days of our year, and for more than 100 years we have paused in silent reflection of the sacrifice of our service personnel.

It is a demonstration that we will not forget them.

Originally known as Armistice Day, this solemn day marks the day the guns fell silent on the Western Front during the First World War. Unknown to people at that time, this would not be the last war Australia would see.

Just 20 years later Australia was at war again, in the largest global conflict of the 20th century — the Second World War which would result in some 39,000 Australian deaths.

It was after the Second World War ended that November 11 became known as Remembrance Day. This Remembrance Day, I encourage all Australians to commemorate our fallen by sharing one minute’s silence in memory of the more than 102,000 Australian men and women

VICTORIANS have shouldered an unprecedented burden over the past nine months.

Sunday’s easing of COVID restrictions is long overdue and desperately needed for the millions of Melburnians who have been under strict lockdown since July.

Removing the ‘ring of steel’ and reuniting Melbourne and regional Victoria means families can reconnect, friends can reconnect and we can get out and see our state again.

With just four active cases in a state of nearly 6.5 million people, Victorians were rightly expecting more than we got Sunday.

The low indoor gathering limits on religious ceremonies and funerals will continue to divide families at a time when we are most seeking to connect.

Many restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars still won’t be able to open, with the government’s decision to continue to enforce a limit of 10 people per space.

For those Victorians who have already spent many months out of a job, this means more weeks without work and more weeks of lost income.

The Andrews Labor Government has had nine months to get the basics right.

We’re all prepared to do the heavy lifting to get this virus under control, but the rules need to be based on common sense.

As the weather heats up and cases stay low, the rules around masks must be reviewed.

While all Victorians can understand the need for masks in high density settings such as the local supermarket, hardware store or on public transport, it is harder to understand the need for masks on people out alone walking the dog, fishing or playing golf.

Daniel Andrews has admitted that on masks he has gone beyond the public health advice.

Victorians should not be subject to any more ‘captain’s calls’ from the Premier whose government caused Victoria to suffer a second wave.

Now that Victoria has moved to the third step, it’s time for immediate action to implement genuine support for businesses and communities to recover.

I’m urging the Andrews Labor Government to adopt the LiberalNationals’ plan to get Victorians back to work and back in business.

Our back to work plan is all about creating jobs for Victoria, it’s all about making sure we

who have died in more than a century of service in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

I also encourage all Australians to wear a red poppy in remembrance of our fallen, and, if you are a member of our veteran community, to wear the Veteran Lapel Pin or Reservist Lapel Pin, provided as part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant, to help the community readily identify and acknowledge your service to our nation.

This time can be an emotional one for veterans and their families.

If you are a veteran or a family member who is struggling or in need of additional support during this time, I encourage you to call Open Arms 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit OpenArms.gov. au to find more about services available.

Lest we forget.

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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Baby photos are published in Friday Gippsland Times issues free of charge, and will be published up to three weeks after baby’s birth, unless a medical reason prevents an earlier photo being taken.

Baby photos for Friday issues must be received by noon Wednesdays.

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Community garden plant sale Saturday The Seed community garden in Sale.

Photo: John Morgan

Photo: Maffra Municipal Band Facebook page

No carols, but band returns to rehearsals

MAFFRA Municipal Band has cancelled the community Christmas carol event that would have been held in December, because of COVID-19.

However the band is pleased to announce a return to rehearsing, outdoors, socially distanced and with a maximum of 10 musicians.

They welcome new musicians, and interested people should phone Rob on 0411 434 520.

— Jennifer Toma

WITH the warming weather, now is an excellent time to plant summer vegetables.

Seed Lakeside Community Garden in Sale will hold a plant sale this Saturday, from 9am until noon.

The sale will feature 20 varieties of tomatoes, plus basil, dill, coriander, sage, tuscan rosemary, pizza thyme and lots of other veggies.

Those interested should take cash, and their own bag.

All proceeds will benefit the garden’s establishment and the Sale community.

Seed Lakeside Community Garden is in between Lakes Guyatt and Guthridge, at the end of Montgomery St.

The Share the Dignity It’s In The Bag initiative encourages people to donate a handbag in good, used condition that is no longer used, and fill it with items that will make a difference to the daily life of a woman in need.

Share the Dignity Christmas drive

SHARE The Dignity will again be helping women experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and ‘period poverty’ through the distribution of period products this Christmas.

This Christmas is going to be tough for some Australians, but for women experiencing homelessness, living in domestic violence shelters, or doing it tough, it will be particularly difficult.

Share the Dignity said recent statistics painted a grim picture in Australia, with women being hit hardest by the pandemic.

More women than men live below the poverty line. Almost one-in-10 Australian women in a relationship have experienced domestic violence during the coronavirus crisis, with two-thirds saying the attacks started or became worse during the pandemic. Most people assisted by specialist homelessness agencies in 2018-19 were female (60 per cent).

Share the Dignity is asking for donations of one handbag and some essential items to women and girls in need.

The It’s In The Bag initiative encourages people to donate a handbag in good, used condition that is no longer used, and fill it with items that will make a difference to the daily life of a woman in need.

This includes essentials such as a sealed packet of pads and tampons, roll-on deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and soap, and a few little luxuries like lip balm, new socks, a magazine, or anything that would make a woman or teenage girl feel special.

Donors can also add a thoughtful note into the bag to show the recipient they are thought of.

Donations can be made at local Bunnings stores (subject to government regulations).

For more information visit www.sharethedignity. org.au/event/its-in-the-bag

The campaign runs from November 20, through until November 29.

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RAAF Base, East Sale, base manager Laurie Curry (pre-COVID).

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LAURIE Curry had a lengthy career as a base manager at a number of Defence sites before moving to RAAF Base, East Sale, in 2016.

As the base manager, he is primarily responsible for ensuring that the services that are necessary to the smooth running of the base are delivered efficiently.

These include facilities maintenance, houseLeading Aircraftwoman Georgette Taday and Flight Sergeant Phillip Griffis and with the 2020 NAIDOC keeping for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; living accommodation, banner at RAAF Base, East Sale. provision of meals, grounds maintenance, sport and recreation services and access control â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all of which contribute significantly to the training experience for the ADF students at the base.

NORMALLY, the Department of Defence The challenging and varied role means no two celebrates NAIDOC Week in July to recognise days are alike. and celebrate the history, cultures and achieveOn any given day a base manager might find ments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander themselves dealing with critical maintenance, peoples. wildlife issues, security or emergency issues, This year, the National NAIDOC Committee environmental issues or major infrastructure RAAF Base, postponed the national celebrations in response upgrades including the base redevelopment East Sale to COVID-19 to November 8 to 15. project and the Pilot Training System Project column Defence celebrates NAIDOC Week annually to that have contributed to securing the long term recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres future of RAAF Base, East Sale.

Strait Islander peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, culture and One of the reasons Laurie was keen to take up Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson, in a contempoachievements. the role at East Sale was to relocate to a regional rary Aboriginal style for permanent display.

Defence is proud of the contributions of area with his family, enjoying the open spaces of past and present Aboriginal and Torres Gippsland, proximity to the coast and lakes and Strait Islander men and women in defending of course the wonderful produce and lifestyle Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national interests in times of peace that Gippsland offers.

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Sport is also an important part of their lives, from RAAF Base, East Sale, continue to deploy For more than a century, Aboriginal and Torres and of course Gippsland has so much sport to Melbourne in support of Operation COVID Strait Islander personnel have provided, and on offer. Laurie has greatly enjoyed bringing ASSIST. continue to provide, a critical contribution to down the curtain on his 40-year baseball They are part of a larger ADF contingent work- career with a couple of seasons playing for the Defenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capability. ing from various locations around Melbourne The NAIDOC Week theme for 2020 is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Always performing a wide range of duties including the Was, Always Will Beâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. manning of vehicle checkpoints.

This theme recognises Indigenous Australians We look forward to them completing this vital have occupied and cared for this continent for task and returning to their duties on the base more than 65,000 years, and continue to do so. soon.

Despite being restricted by COVID, RAAF Base, East Sale, will acknowledge our continued relationship with the traditional owners in Enquiries relating to activities at RAAF Base, a COVID safe manner by parading a banner East Sale, should be directed to the Air Base amongst base units, culminating with presentaCommand Post on 5146 6888 or via email to esl. tion of a PC-9/A propeller, painted by local abcp@defence.gov.au

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THE Victorian government is encouraging people to have their say on how a statewide container deposit scheme would work best to improve the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recycling system and reduce litter pollution in the environment.

Victorians are being asked to provide feedback on the proposed model, which will be rolled out by 2023.

The scheme is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cash for cansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; system where empty cans, small bottles and cartons can be dropped off at collection points for a refund.

Drink cans and bottles make up almost half of all the litter in Victoria.

The schemeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s network would include a variety of collection points â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as automated reverse vending machines in public places, drive-through depots, over-the-counter drop-offs in shops and pop-up collection points at events and festivals.

A container deposit scheme is a significant opportunity for community groups, charities and sporting clubs to share the benefits and raise money by operating refund collection points or undertaking collection fundraising.

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Teaching fitness to UAE clients, from a base in Longford

Eva Clark is running fitness classes for students and clients in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates — all from Longford.

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MOST days Eva Clarke runs fitness sessions and teaches PE to students and clients at New York University in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates — all without leaving the peace and rural tranquility of Longford.

That’s not necessarily unusual in these days of remote learning, but the pandemic and increasing improvements in technology has meant that returning to Australia this year hasn’t hobbled the mother-of-three’s global lifestyle or fitness philosophy in the slightest.

As a former member of the Australian Defence Force, Ms Clarke and her military husband Scott have travelled and worked all over the world, and she has no plans on giving up her “global citizenship” or running an international career now that the world is more wary and she’s based back in Australia.

“The world has changed so much because of the pandemic, but it makes no difference for me because I was recording my sessions and running classes online anyway,” she said.

“It’s exactly the same now, in Australia, as when I was in Abu Dhabi.”

Ms Clarke’s husband is still working for the Abu Dhabi military and will most likely remain overseas for the next year or two while Eva sets up home in Longford, gets her two youngest children settled into a school routine, and finishes her online teaching degree.

But life remains pretty much the same for the couple, who connect remotely and still run a home and a family together — albeit separately for the time being.

“What I have realised through this pandemic and from travelling so much is that the world is small and we can do anything — there are no excuses not to do things, because most things can be done online,” she said.

“When the pandemic hit and everything closed in Abu Dhabi, I noticed that lots of people just stopped and were like, ‘Oh, shops are shut, gyms are shut, schools are shut, so I can’t do anything’,” she said.

“It was that mentality.

“People sort of shut themselves down, saying ‘well, I’m not doing anything because everything

is shut’.”

Even two weeks of hotel quarantine when she and her two youngest children arrived back in Australia in June didn’t dampen her outlook or slow Ms Clarke down.

“Look, I did find that in a tiny hotel room it was hard for me to reach my movement goals, but I managed to run 10 kilometres around my room and still run my classes online; yes it was different, but I did it.”

Ms Clarke said she saw the pandemic as more reason for people to get off their couches and be involved and active.

That’s a philosophy she has fully embraced, even participating in a Guinness World Record-breaking event in May to show her students that giving up during COVID shouldn’t be an option.

“I still meet remotely with my supervisors and colleagues at NYU and in May we decided to do a 24-hour burpees (strength and cardio exercises) challenge,” she said.

“We did it just to show our clients that anything is possible, whether we are in lockdown or not.”

Ms Clarke and five of her colleagues used technology to get “together” and break the Guinness World Records title for the most chest to ground push-up burpees in 24 hours.

While the minimum number of burpees required to break the record was 6000, the team performed 12,502 burpees in the allocated time.

“The pandemic closed everything in Abu Dhabi for months and it was a pretty bad time for everyone, so we wanted to show that people could still be physically active and set and achieve goals,” she said.

“It was all part of promoting fitness and health, and participation.

“I think since the pandemic the philosophy of performance has changed to happiness and wellbeing, because now more than ever it is so important.”

It is not the first time Ms Clarke has achieved a record-breaking goal, having run the London Marathon in 2014 carrying a 20 kilogram backpack to raise money for children in need.

“My message is we can do anything — there is no excuse,” she said.

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A Better Life for Foster Kids founder Heather Baird and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien encourage Christmas giving for foster children.

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“Some suggestions for gifts include gift cards, toys and beach towels. Unfortunately, books are discouraged due to high postage costs.

“Gifts should be under $40 in value or $30 for gift cards.”

Mr O’Brien said through her charity, A Better Life for Foster Kids, Heather Baird coordinated gifts for more than 700 families with children in out-of-home care in 2019.

“It’s a huge effort that relies on the generosity of our wonderful community and I’m proud to be able to host a giving tree in my office and serve as a drop-off point this year.

“Gifts can also be posted direct to the charity at PO Box 1138 Sale Vic, 3850.”

Mr O’Brien’s office is at 54B Cunninghame St, Sale, and is open for donation from 9am to 4.30pm weekdays.

Stratford cinemtographer Eilish Boyd worked on the film Homesick, a film premiering at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.

“In its own heart-warming and uplifting way, Homesick reminds me I’m not alone in these thoughts. It is the comfort you need while you can’t share a drink with dad.”

The Melbourne Fringe Festival going online this year presents a chance for more people to experience the event and see Homesick.

The five-minute show will be shown November 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 8.30pm, and November 21 and 28 from 4pm.

People can choose the price of their ticket (with $6 suggested) by visiting melbournefringe.com.au or phoning 9660 9666.

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PEOPLE can now drop off gifts and vouchers for local charity A Better Life for Foster Kids at Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien’s office in Cunninghame St, Sale.

Mr O’Brien is encouraging Gippslanders to get behind a worthy cause and support the charity in their mission to provide Christmas presents for all children in foster or kinship care.

Mr O’Brien said 2020 has been a hard year for everyone but for children in out-of-home care Christmas can be a particularly tough time.

“While many of us are on the countdown to being able to see our friends and family, there are children in our community who will still be unable to be with their family because of circumstances outside their control.

“Donating a gift is a small way we can help brighten their day and keep the magic of

STRATFORD cinematographer Eilish Boyd was behind the lens for a performance to be shown at the Melbourne Fringe Festival, which is going digital this year.

Eilish grew up in Stratford, and recently completed her Bachelor of Film TV and Animation at Deakin University.

Eilish found her way to film through a love for footy and all things sport. After working with Tennis Australia, the Melbourne Boomers and the AFL, she has proceeded to broaden her horizons on a series of short films, documentaries, TV shows and advertisements.

With a wealth of experience behind the camera and passion, Eilish is excited to work her cinematic magic with the Homesick team.

Homesick is a charming and bittersweet reverie of a birthday in the year that is 2020.

This exciting new work explores how this year has reshaped how people think about themselves and how they think about others. It examines behaviour when starved of human interaction and asks, “can cheese fill the void of loneliness and transport us to a place that feels like home?”

Written and performed by emerging artist Sophie McCrae, Homesick will premiere as a digital event as part of this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.

“In a year where there is fear in the air, borders closed and plenty of time to sit with your thoughts, it’s no surprise there are bellies aching for family Sunday roasts,” Eilish said.

Olivia’s Place volunteers sort through donations of baby clothing.

Raising money to help new and expectant parents

METRICON Homes is joining forces with local not-for-profit organisation, Olivia’s Place, to help support new and expectant parents in need across Gippsland.

During November, it will match every dollar donation made to Olivia’s Place, with a goal to support more than 15 Gippsland families every week for an entire year by raising $15,000.

Metricon Gippsland manager Jeff Telford said this year had been challenging for many families.

“We encourage those who are in the position to do so to please make a donation to Olivia’s Place during November, so together we can help the incredible team at Olivia’s Place maintain the important work they do,.

“For every dollar the community donates, we will give a dollar.

“For example, a $25 donation will effectively be $50.”

Olivia’s Place was established in 2012 by Kirsten Finger and Melissa Raymond, with a mission

to support new and expectant parents during pregnancy and the first year of their child’s life, through community engagement and the provision of resources, education and professional services.

Ms Finger said for families experiencing hardship, raising children was “like sailing in rough waters”.

“Olivia’s Place provides them with the lighthouse and safe harbour they need to navigate these rough waters,” she said.

To donate to Olivia’s Place visit matchedgivingmonth.raisely.com

For those who are unable to make monetary donations but would still like to contribute in some way, Olivia’s Place is always in need of volunteers and pre-loved baby items they can re-home such as clothes, cots, prams, car seats, high chairs, bottles, change tables and more.

To find out more about volunteering opportunities and donations of pre-loved baby items, phone 5622 1022 or email admin@oliviasplace.org.au

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GENTS say those searching for a property with a brilliant home, a bit of space and a huge shed within the Sale’s township should inspect this property.

This feature-packed, family home is set on a well-manicured 4512 square metre allotment, and has seamless indoor and outdoor entertainment areas — which agents say offers “a luxurious lifestyle opportunity too good to miss”.

It has four generously sized bedrooms plus a study.

The master has a pleasant private ensuite, but there is also another bathroom, separate shower room and a powder room.

There is also a versatile rumpus room, a large lounge with a gas log fireplace and an open plan kitchen living and dining area with another gas log fireplace.

Agents say the spacious and well-designed kitchen is ideal for those who love to entertain, and has ample bench space and storage.

Outside, there is an oversized double garage with two store rooms, a large resort style pool and entertainment area.

Adjacent, there is a bungalow with a

98A BOISDALE STREET MAFFRA

Brief details: Property: Impressive four-bedroom, three living, four bathroom home on a well-manicured 4512 square metre allotment.

Address: 27 Evelyn Drive, Sale.

Price: $1,275,000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone Chris Morrison on 0419 381 832. combined bedroom and living area and full bathroom.

The double storey 35 by 15 metre workshop would allow for a home and business combination, and boasts about 700 square metres of usable area over its levels.

It has an expansive high clearance shed area, workshop, work bays, storeroom, kitchen and bathroom on the ground level, and then upstairs there is a huge recreational room with a pool table and built-in bar, two large offices and a male toilet.

The property’s other features include town and tank water, natural gas, ducted central heating and numerous split system air conditioning units.

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Presentation, position, views * Meticulously cared for property * 4 bedrooms * North facing lounge/dining area * Kitchen with gas stove * Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioner * Sunroom * Single garage plus workshop * Outdoor patio with outstanding mountain views

Renovated Weatherboard In Great Location * Renovated 3 bedroom weatherboard home * Huge open plan kitchen/dining/family room * Spacious north facing lounge room * Wood heating and reverse cycle air conditioning * 2 bathrooms * Double carport * 7m x 4m shed/workshop * Ideal location close to schools, park and main street

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FOR SALE $378,000

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Comfortable First Home * 3 bedrooms * Separate lounge with gas heater and reverse cycle air conditioner * Kitchen/dining combined * Undercover patio area * Double garage, workshop, garden shed and other sundry shedding * Enclosed backyard * Low maintenance yard * Ideal first home or investment

FOR SALE $230,000

Solid Home on Huge Block * Brick veneer home on huge block * 3 bedrooms * 2 bathrooms * Spacious kitchen featuring gas hotplate, wall oven & dishwasher * Separate lounge with wood heater and reverse cycle air-conditioner * Double garage/workshop with power, toilet and water * Solar power system reducing the cost of electricity bills * Situated on a double block (approximately 1820m2) with two street frontages

FOR SALE $375,000

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Latrobe-Gippsland’s population growth post COVID ranks nationally LATROBE-Gippsland has been identified as one of Australia’s main beneficiaries from the pandemic when it comes to population growth.

The REA Insights Regional Australia Report 2020, which analyses regional property markets around the country, found Latrobe-Gippsland underwent the seventh largest increase in population in terms of regional SA4s in Australia, jumping 6.8 per cent between 2014 and 2019.

Geelong was the strongest performer across regional Australia populationwise, growing 14 per cent over the past four years, making it “a far bigger city than Hobart and Darwin”.

Following Geelong was the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Bendigo, Ballarat, Mandurah in Western Australia, and then Latrobe-Gippsland.

The report found COVID-19 has resulted in shifts across preferences and demand for housing, as population growth strengthens more quickly across regional Australia than it otherwise would have in 2020.

While population growth in 2020 cannot be confirmed until Australian Bureau of Statistics data is released, the report confirmed searches for regional Australia had increased in popularity online, spiking earlier this year.

According to the data, remote working as a result of COVID-19 was making a lifestyle change possible for some, while strength in parts of the economy that are more COVID-19 resistant than others — such as mining — was also sending people to regional communities.

The report also highlighted first home buyer incentives favoured regional Victoria.

“In areas with high levels of population growth, it is not surprising that we have seen strong increases in demand and price growth over the corresponding period,” the report reads.

The report also found “the most striking differential” occurred during Victoria’s lockdown, where searches for Melbourne barely changed, but searches for regional Victoria jumped 60 per cent.

The report credited “the resurgence of the mining sector” across Australia, saying any regions that have economic growth tied to strong performing minerals such as gold, iron ore and copper were seeing a flow on for house prices, whereas any regional areas closely tied to coal were not.

REA Insights Regional Australia Property Report 2020 author Nerida Conisbee said the movement out of capital cities has led to strong property market conditions in many regional areas around Australia.

“Prior to COVID-19, fringe cities were benefitting from population growth and affordability and that trend has continued to accelerate,” she said.

“The biggest change occurring is the rising popularity of areas that are not within commuting distance to a CBD.”

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There is a spacious and light open plan kitchen, meals and living room, which features north-facing windows and opens onto a private paved entertainment area.

It also has two large bedrooms, a well appointed two-way bathroom, modern kitchen, large laundry, loads of storage and a carport.

Agents say the property has been leased at $310 per week, and is ready to move in to or rent out straight away, with no work to be done.

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Brief details: Property: Two-bedroom unit near central Sale that agents say is a great investment opportunity.

Address: 2/51 Topping St, Sale.

Price: $279,000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone 5144 4333 or Matt Cutler on 0438 356 761.

Brief details: Property: 16 hectares of bush property just north of Briagolong.

Price: $290,000.

Address: 1 Duffy Rd, Briagolong.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone Ferg Horan on 5144 4333 or 0417 123 162.

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HIS 16 hectare (40 acre) bush property is just 10 minutes north of Briagolong in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.

This undulating block comprises of all bush except for a small clearing for a dam, and a cleared â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;home blockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parcel.

The property has two 5000 litre concrete tanks that are filled from the dam, a shed, and small camping hut.

With excellent views from the top the hill and privacy and seclusion from just about everywhere else on the block, agents say it will suit a variety of buyers, such as those looking for a weekend bush block, a firewood collection property, somewhere to hunt or just generally a place to kick back in nature.

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Toureen Auction

Saturday, November 28, 11am onsite.

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HIS idyllic piece of Gippsland’s history is being listed for sale for the first time since 1903.

Toureen offers prospective buyers a slice of rural heaven with all the delights of modern conveniences.

Agents say the 4.85 hectare (12 acre) corner block property consists of two dwellings, a home office or studio, a large workshop and working areas.

This includes a three-bedroom, tuckpointed brick villa built in 1917, an impressive homestead, as well as a large 220 square metre barn that houses a studio apartment or home office — complete with kitchenette, ensuite and secure parking for three cars.

Agents say this property is more than just a residence, and offers the opportunity

to host paying guests, run a business or simply work from home.

Subdivision would also be an opportunity, subject to council approval.

The three-bedroom villa is brimming with Australian Federation architecture, boasting a leadlight entry, period fretwork on the front veranda, 11 foot (3.35 metres) square set ceilings with ceiling roses, picture rails, timber fireplace mantles, a terracotta tiled roof and tall chimneys.

Connected to the villa by way of an atrium greenhouse, the homestead, built in 2001, is a “modern living and entertaining oasis with a colonial, old-world charm”, agents say.

The homestead has plush English axminster carpet throughout, while the open plan living and dining area has

high-relief cornices and a fireplace.

The kitchen features the latest in kitchen appliances, and surrounds an antique, 2.4m marble-topped butchers counter.

Upstairs, there is a full-floor bedroom parents’ retreat, that features the huge master bedroom, two dormer window alcoves, a walk-in-robe and ensuite.

Toureen also features a generously-sized alfresco entertainment area, with weathercontrolled roofing.

The homestead is connected to a 220 square metre barn, which has a versatile, fully self-contained studio apartment and home office, secure parking for three cars and a large workshop.

The property has town water, a comprehensive fire protection system, a bore, two dams, an abundance of flora and fauna and is privately set well back from the road.

Toureen is conveniently only one kilometre from Heyfield’s township, but is on the doorstep to the High Country and Lake Glenmaggie.

Agents advise Toureen is a once-ina-lifetime property that offers history, modernity and a myriad of opportunities for its new owners.

Brief details: Property: An historic 4.85 hectare property with a three-bedroom brick villa circa 1917, an adjoining homestead built in 2001, a home office or studio, a large workshop and large sheds.

Address: 91 Licola Rd, Heyfield.

Auction: November 28, 11am onsite.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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Brief details: Property: Four-bedroom, three living room brick veneer home in east Sale.

Address: 20 Hutchinson St, Sale.

Price: $489,000.

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

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GENTS say this brick veneer home in east Sale is ideally located, near Lake Guthridge, the hospital, a local shop and sporting facilities.

The spacious family home has three living areas, four bedrooms, a gas heater, reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling

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The living areas include a formal lounge and a large family or rumpus room.

Outside, there are well maintained gardens with established trees, a workshop and garden shed, a double carport and an inground pool.

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Brief details: Property: Corner allotment of 6780 square metres with rural views.

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Price: $195,000.

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THIS MAGNIFICENT DUAL OCCUPANCY WITH PANORAMIC OCEANVIEWS This is a fabulous opportunity to secure one of the best properties along this stretch of our famous Ninety Mile Beach.

Situated directly across the road from the beach with never to be built out panoramic views of the ocean is this modern 5 bedroom family home that can also be utilized as a dual occupancy for holiday letting. Built by quality local builders in 2014 the home is still in as new condition offering five bedrooms with built in robes (most of which have ceiling fans and nobo heaters), three bathrooms, three living areas ( including an enormous downstairs rumpus room), two kitchens with dishwashers, front and rear timber decks, two double lock up garages plus a good sized workshop/ garden shed. Other improvements include a 5kva solar system, a delightful outdoor entertaining area, a 6th bedroom/ storeroom, a self contained, detached guest room, animal pen, 66,000 gals of water storage plus two bores.

THIS CHARMING HOME IN CENTRAL SALE WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Situated in central Sale is this charming three bedroom home that is ideal for first home buyers and investors looking for a property with further development potential. ( STCA ) The home is in very good condition and comprises three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen living/dining area, renovated bathroom, separate laundry and toilet.

There is access into the back yard for vehicles through the carport and there are two garden sheds in the backyard.

The property has the potential for subdivision ( STCA ) as there is enough space to the LHS of the house for access to the potential rear block.Be quick to inspect this property as it bound to sell quickly

126-128 The Boulevard Paradise Beach ESR: $640,000 - $690,000 141 Market St Sale ESR: $265,000 - $290,000 Open House Saturday 14th November 10.00 – 10.30am Open House Saturday 14th November from 11.00 – 11.30am UNITS

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13 Glomar Grove Sale This is the great escape property for those who love the beach and play bowls and golf as all three attractions are within 141 Market Street walking distance from your home.

64 Thomson St Sale Situated at the end of a quiet court with a sealed road to your door this attractive and affordable three bedroom home 1/50 Princess St Maffra is perfect for weekend escapes and even permanent living.

17 King St Maffra A well built home offering two living areas, a functional kitchen and three good sized bedrooms all with built in robes of which two have access onto a rear timber deck. The home features solid timber floorboards, ceiling fans, gas appliances and a lovely front veranda.

There is also good shedding including a 6m x 6m double lock up garage that has access to the rear reserve a high dbl length carport for the caravan or boat plus a 3m x 3m garden shed.

You can literally walk out your back door through the reserve and start playing bowls and the golf course is only a short walk away.

We think this property represents excellent buying in this price range.

93 Sunburst Avenue Golden Beach Open House Sunday 15th from 12.00 – 12.30

ESR: $235,000 - $255,000

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YOU CAN’T GET MUCH CLOSER TO THE NINETY MILE BEACH THAN HERE This delightful three bedroom home is situated directly across the road from the golden sands and surf of our famous Ninety Mile Beach.

Built by quality local builders the 20 year old house is set on a double sized block ( 1223 m2 ) and is in excellent condition and presentation throughout. An open plan design with air conditioning and move able gas heater, three good sized bedrooms ( 2 with built in robes ) functional kitchen with electric stove and pantry, bathroom with a good sized shower, separate laundry and toilet.

Lots of bonuses including solar power system, solar assisted gas hot water service, wide verandas front and side, a tropical outdoor BBQ area, 7m x 6m double garage with auto door, golf cart shed, garden shed and wood shed.

Property can be purchased on a walk in walk out basis if you intend to use it as a holiday home, airbnb.

48 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach ESR: $370,000 - $407,000 Open House Sunday 15th November from 11.00 – 11.30am

2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $160p/w.........................................Going Going...

2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $150p/w.................................. $95,000 - $104,000 1B/R, car space, close to CBD, tenanted $150p/w .................................SOLD 1B/R, renovated, Car Port, tenanted $170p/w ................. $115,000 - $125,000 1B/R, close to CBD....................................................................................SOLD 1 B/R, close to CBD...................................................................................SOLD 2B/R. C/Port, tenanted $205p/w.................................................Going Going...

2B/R, beautifully renovated, C/Port..........................................................SOLD 2 Bedrooms, garage, brand new, over 55s........................................ $210,000 2B/R, C/Port, renovated kitchen, rear deck, solar panels........Going Going...

2B/R Villa, C/Port, tenanted $250p/w.........................................Going Going...

3B/R, Garage, tenanted $260p/w...................................... $260,000 - $285,000 2B/R villa, close to CBD, C/Port, private, tenanted $255p/w................................................. $265,000 - $290,000 3B/R, Sunroom, C/Port, shedding ............................................................SOLD 3B/R, C/Port, subdivision potential ( STCA ) .................. $265,000 - $290,000 3B/R, Garage, triple C/Port tenanted $300p/w ........................................SOLD Beautifully renovated 2B/R house, Garage..................... $310,000 - $341,000 4B/R House plus 2B/R unit, great investment ................ $430,000 - $470,000

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5B/R house ( needs work ) 1ha ( 2.5 acres ) 27mx 8m shed, garage, C/Port, 5m x 3m garden shed............................................................SOLD 676B Princes Highway Montgomery Established cattery with 4B/R brick home on 2 acres ( approx. ) ..................................................$540,000 - $590,000 1990 Tarra Valley Rd Tarra Valley Triple Occupancy, 2 Ha (5 Acres), Air BNB ...............$599,000 - $658,000 33 Boundary Creek Rd Longford Magnificent 4B/R, study, ensuite home with brilliant shedding and horse stables, 2ha ( 5 acres ).............$690,000 - $760,000 426 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach 440, 444 & 448 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach 23 Davies St Seaspray 8 Ellen Eve Seaspray 71 Main Rd Seaspray 93 Sunburst Ave Golden Beach 17 Davies St Seaspray 13 Panorama Drive Seaspray 28-30 Astro Avenue Golden Beach Going...

3 Catton Street Seaspray 38 Macassar Cres The Honeysuckles 48 Shoreline Dve Golden Beach 10 Buckley St Seaspray 1 The Boulevard Loch Sport 126-128 The Boulevard Paradise Beach

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1/95 Macalister St Sale 13/291 York St Sale 7/39 Marley St Sale 34 Cunninghame St Sale 51 McAdam St Maffra 104 Shoreline Dve Golden Beach 38 Inglis St Sale

Approx 2400sqm block, across the road from the beach ..........SOLD Approx 2400sqm each block, across the road from the beach.SOLD Vacant land 796sqm, Fenced two sides, rural outlook, ....... $105,000 2B/R, rumpus room, 659sq m block..............................Going Going...

2B/R, 729sqm block, excellent tenant..........................................SOLD 3B/R, Dbl Garage, C/Port....................................... $235,000 - $255,000 3B/R, Garage, C/Port, fully furnished................... $240,000 - $264,000 3B/R, 4143sqm block, ocean glimpse, Garage ...........................SOLD 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Close to shops and beach, 1199sqm block.. Going Renovated 3B/R home on 1000sqm block close to beach ........SOLD 3B/R, 1200sqm block, close to beach..........................................SOLD 3B/R, Dbl Garage, opposite Beach ...................... $370,000 - $407,000 4B/R, dual street frontage, close to surf club .... $396,000 - $435,000 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Lake views, fully furnished ..............Going Going...

Modern dual occupancy, Opposite Beach, Ocean views, the best availalable........................ $640,000 - $690,000 Full details and images on app or website

Studio apartment, close to CBD ..........................................................$145p/w 2B/R, car space, close to CBD .............................................................$190p/w 1B/R, car space, close to CBD .............................................................$220p/w 3B/R, good sized yard, close to CBD...................................................$300p/w New 3B/R unit, ensuite, dbl garage......................................................$300p/w 3B/R, opposite beach, garage ..............................................................$335p/w 3B/R, ensuite, C/Port, great location....................................................$340p/w

Contact Michael James 0487 146 463 for more information or Download our free appp to keepp upp to date with all of our rental propperties.

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Patterson’s Curse is among a list of weeds farmers have been warned to be vigilant for after receiving supplement grain and hay. If eaten in large quantities by sheep or cattle, Patterson’s Curse can cause liver damage.

This plant is suited to dry or sandy soils in cropping areas, to a height of 40cm, has small northern Victoria but has been known to grow white flowers in late spring, and is palatable to in most Victorian soils. sheep.

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For advice on animal health issues phone a local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.

AGRICULTURE Victoria is delivering a new Young Farmer Business Bootcamp series designed to improve farm business skills.

The online interactive bootcamp includes four 90-minute sessions aimed at upskilling young farmers across the state in the fundamentals of farm business.

Agriculture Victoria young farmer coordinator Sarah Wallis said the workshop will focus on practical examples of farm business analysis and planning for a change where the participants are expected to take part in group discussions and exercises.

The popular course has received high satisfaction rates among past participants, who have recommended the bootcamp to others.

“As someone who has never done any of the financial management on a farm it provided a thorough overview of all aspects of the farm business management,” one participant mentioned.

“It allowed you to hear stories about others in different areas of Victoria with different enterprises.”

The bootcamp will be delivered online every Tuesday from November 24 to December 15.

All sessions will run from noon until 1.30pm, and bootcamp login details will be provided upon registration.

“Participants can expect to improve their understanding of profit and loss and cash flow budgeting, balance sheets and gross margins, risk management, and financial planning and analysis,” Ms Wallis said.

She added the bootcamp will be delivered using online video conferencing software and

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Young farmers can learn about the financial management of a farm through a series of online sessions. participants will be provided with resources and templates, as well as recordings of the sessions.

TheYoung Farmer Business Bootcamp is being presented by Agriculture Victoria farm business economist Sam Henty and is suited to those new to managing a farm business.

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Heliotrope can be transported in hay or grain and will germinate in the following winter or summer. It is often seen growing over summer on previous crop paddocks or where hay has been fed to previous season.

Mr Bowman said Patterson’s Curse, Amsinckia and Heliotrope are prolific seed producers and should be controlled with a suitable herbicide registered for their control, ideally in the first season to prevent establishment.

“When using herbicides, make sure you read the product label carefully and follow the instructions.”

Those with livestock that become ill while grazing pastures containing weeds should phone a local veterinarian and isolate the livestock away from the suspect paddock.

The risk of weeds spreading across the farm can be managed by feeding stock in a sacrifice paddock or stock containment area, limiting the germination of weed seeds to a designated area “Regularly inspecting areas of the farm which have had hay or grain fed to stock and acting quickly to remove unusual or unknown isolated plants will help to control infestations,” Mr Bowman said.

“Widespread infestations will require further investigation to confirm the best control option.”

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FARMERS are being alerted to be on the lookout for potentially nasty weeds that have come into Gippsland with grain and hay.

Livestock extension officer John Bowman said over the past three years there has been an enormous amount of grain and hay brought into Gippsland to supplement livestock feed, during the drought and after the fires.

“The need to buy-in grain and hay in central and east Gippsland due to the drought and fires has increased the risk of some nasty weeds being introduced to the region,” he said.

“Among the common weed seeds that could potentially be brought in with feed are Bathurst burr, thistles, wild turnip, marshmallow, stinging nettles and barley grass.

“Farmers need to be particularly vigilant about Patterson’s Curse, Heliotrope and Amsinckia.

These three weeds are prolific seeding annuals and can have health impacts on stock grazing large quantities of these weeds.”

Patterson’s Curse, a broadleaf weed which grows 30 to 60 centimetres high, forms a rosette then develops a main stem and branches and flowers in mid-spring with distinctive purple flowers.

If eaten in large quantities by sheep or cattle, Patterson’s Curse can cause liver damage.

Amsinckia is an annual broadleaf plant growing up to 50cm and is listed as a declared noxious weed in Victoria. It has small yellow flowers on a long 10cm curved flower head, producing large quantities of seed in early spring and has reportedly poisoned livestock.

It is competitive in pastures and cereal crops and so often grows in areas where grain has been trail fed to sheep.

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Farmers Friends ready to lend a listening ear

Local bounty collections

FOX and wild dog bounty collections will be held locally tomorrow.

Fox and wild dog bounty collection will take place at the Maffra Agriculture Victoria depot, from 9am until 11am at 1 Stratford Rd, and just fox collection will take place at Rodgers St, Yarram, from 2pm until 4pm. Reward payments can only be made by electric funds transfer.

said many Gippsland communities had experienced the effects of drought,bushfires and now the coronavirus pandemic.It is their feedback that has inspired the Farmer’s Friend initiative.

“We know there are people already providing support locally through community organisations,” Ms Proposch said.

“This program builds on the many strengths of existing services in our community.

“Our Farmers’ Friends can provide a listening ear and advice, and importantly can refer people on for additional support when required.

“Their training has equipped them with additional skills to have conversations about stress and anxiety.”

Lifeline Gippsland chief executive Michelle Possingham said all the Farmer’s Friends were members of their own communities.

“A community that is trained to recognise and respond to a person in crisis is the best safety net and builds resilient communities,” she said

Rob is one of four Farmers’ Friends who are now available to their fellow farmers who may just want to have a cuppa and a chat.

The four are all farmers themselves.

They have all undergone training through Lifeline and can provide a listening ear over the phone or visit on-farm.

They know how to listen and support other farmers to tap into some simple strategies to reduce stress.

“We are here to lend an ear if farmers need to debrief and can suggest practical things to do to help maintain emotional health, which is just as important as physical health,” Rob said.

Ms Possingham urged farmers to reach out if they needed a “friend”.

“These are really challenging times and our farmers have gone through so much,” she said.

“There is support available.”

To speak with a Farmer’s Friend,phone 5136 3500.

If you or someone you know are at immediate risk of harm, phone 000.

FORTHCOMING SALE DATES Thursday, November 12 Bairnsdale Fat Cattle Market Friday, November 13 Bairnsdale Store Cattle Market Monday, November 16 Bairnsdale Sheep & Lamb Market Tuesday, November 17

Marketing, climate, farm mapping webinars Lamb marketing masterclass GUEST speakers from across the lamb industry are coming together to deliver a four-part webinar series focused on mastering lamb marketing.

The series will cover knowing your business, knowing your customer, knowing your product and knowing your value chain.

The webinars will take place every Thursday evening from 7.30pm until 8.30pm, until November 26.

To register for this event,visit agriculture.vic.gov.au Participants will only need to register once for the whole series.

Recordings are available for each session.

For more information, or to receive assistance registering or joining the webinar, phone 0429 386 781.

Climate and ag science webinars AGRICULTURE Victoria will host climate and agriculture science talks in its latest lunchtime webinar series.

Having proved popular the first time around,the

lunchtime webinars are designed for busy people chasing fast facts about climate and agriculture research.

Participants will hear from a broad range of expert speakers from Agriculture Victoria, the North East Catchment Management Authority, the University of Tasmania and other agencies.

Scheduled to speak this series, are: • Dr Rebecca Harris from the University of Tasmania will share ‘Australia’s Wine Future: A Wine ClimateAtlas’,which shows how wine-region climates have changed, with more to come; and • Agriculture Victoria climate specialist Graeme Anderson will talk about using seasonal forecasts and share new tools developed with a GRDC project for south eastern Australia.

Land managers, service providers, researchers and educators are encouraged to subscribe to the climate updates and newsletters.

Any queries can be emailed to climate development officer Heather Field at heather.field@ agriculture.vic.gov.au

For more information and to subscribe to stay up to date with the climate webinars, visit agriculture.

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AGRICULTURE Victoria is hosting a webinar to assist landholders in central and east Gippsland coming into late spring early summer.

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There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

The webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 18, from 1.15pm via Zoom at https://

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RETIREDWellington Shire farmer Rob Inglis knows only too well how tough it is to work on the land.

It’s not just drought and bushfires that have wreaked havoc on many Gippsland farmers in the past two years.

There have been fluctuating cattle and sheep prices, low milk and agriculture prices, disease, rising costs of farm equipment and long days repairing fences or ploughing paddocks.

That’s why Rob has volunteered to be a Farmers’ Friend — a project being rolled out by Lifeline Gippsland with the support of Gippsland Primary Health Network for Wellington farmers who are feeling the long-term effects of the drought and other farming-related problems on their mental health and wellbeing.

“It’s about listening and learning,” Rob said.

“Encouraging them to talk about it without actually saying too much.”

Rob has lived on his Tarra Valley property for 58 years and was a Lifeline volunteer for many years.

He was also a member of the Lifeline Disaster ReliefTeam and a member of BlazeAid,a volunteerbased organisation that works with families and individuals in rural areas after natural disasters such as fires and floods.

Working alongside rural families, the volunteers help to rebuild fences and other structures that have been damaged or destroyed.

“You can see the grief in the eyes of the farmers,” Rob said.

“Farmers were devastated at the loss of their stock, with some losing up to 300 head of cows.

“Others lost all their fencing and buildings — it was heartbreaking.”

Rob found just working beside these farmers was enough.Sometimes they opened up,sometimes they didn’t but that was okay.

“Farmers are very self-reliant and independent,” Rob said.

“Many don’t like sharing how they feel. They’re private and keep things to themselves.”

Gippsland PHN chief executiveAmanda Proposch

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Photographs for Death and In Memoriam notices will cost according to the space they use.

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

Personal notices All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signatures as well.

Lost and found All â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;foundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advertisements are published free.

Simply provide the details of your find for publication. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Lostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advertisements are paid.

Mafra Junior Football Club are holding their annual general meeting at Maffra Community Sports Club, November 17, at 7pm.

All welcome.

Courtney Water Cartage.

Phone 0438 611 423.

24/7. EFTPOS available.

5% of every delivery will be donated to RCH Good Friday Appeal.

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DELIVERY DRIVER 5MILKER WANTED days per week, milking

For newsagency. Early starts. Start asap. Must have valid car licence.

Suit semi retired person.

Please drop resumes off at Sale Authorised Newsagency.

300 - 350 cows through a swing over dairy with cup removers. Located at Fulham, 10 minutes from Sale.

For more information contact Jason 0408 222 464.

HC Truck Driver

Covino Farms are seeking an experienced driver to join our team.

Rostered driving, Sydney and/or Melbourne trips.

Phone 0400 265 693.

Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

Maffra Football Netball Club are seeking

Ninety Mile Beach Inappropriate Subdivisions

Netball Coaching Applicants

- Rating Changes for Undevelopable Land

for the upcoming 2021 Season Positions available are:

The Wellington Shire Council is implementing the rating recommendation of the Victorian Ombudsman Report into the Ninety Mile Beach subdivisions for inappropriately subdivided land along the Ninety Mile Beach (north of the Honeysuckles to Paradise Beach) which cannot be developed.

A Grade B Grade C Grade U17 U15 U13

Council, intends to offer, as a gesture of goodwill, a refund of rates and waste infrastructure charges levied and paid since 1 July 2006; only on undevelopable vacant land, to current or previous landowners who submit a Rates Refund Application Form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ninety Mile Beach Vacant Undevelopable Land (available on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ NMBratesrefund) by 3 December 2020.

A searchable map of eligible undevelopable land and information on how to submit a refund application is available on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.wellington.vic. gov.au/NMBratesrefund. For further information, please contact Wellington Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Customer Service Centre on 1300 366 244 or email enquiries@wellington. vic.gov.au.

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Please forward your expression of interest to Tracey Shelton at office@maffrafnc.com.au no later than 5pm Friday 20th November.

Public Notices

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CHICKENS

CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES

Photographs

AGM

Stratford Football Netball Inc. annual general meeting, Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 7pm.

Meeting will be in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions by using club rooms and space in front of club rooms. Face masks must be worn. J.A. Boyd Stratford Recreation Reserve clubrooms. All are encouraged to attend.

Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.

2nd year layers, $10 each. Ph: 0423 514 834.

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

WATER CARTAGE For all water delivery call

Situations Vacant

COINS

Australian pennies and half-pennies. Phone (03) 5182 8756.

Maffra Newsagency Heyfield Newsagency Stratford Newsagency Newry Store

Car advertisers

Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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Newry 8's Rod and Muscle Inc AGM on November 25, at the Kooka Bar at the Wurruk Pub at 6:30pm.

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Young laying ducks.

Young peacocks and pea hens, blue. Phone 0468 422 051.

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Measurement Plus is actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join its Engineering and Service Division. The role is to provide planning and support to a major end-user in the Energy Sector. The ideal candidate would have previous experience planning and scheduling Offshore/Onshore mechanical maintenance projects (major facility shutdowns and day to day operations) including management of technicians and materials. A reasonable knowledge of Valving/ Instrumentation and Oil and Gas processes would be an advantage.

The role will involve high-level communication with the customer. As the primary contact for Measurement Plus it is critical that the candidate can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good Microsoft Office knowledge is required, as is the ability to develop and learn new processes.

CV and cover letter to be sent to hr@measurement-plus.com.au

CALL OF AN UNSCHEDULED MEETING OF COUNCIL

On Thursday 12 November 2020

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Due to physical distancing restrictions, members of the public are not permitted to attend the Council meeting.

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DAIRY FARMHAND

Tinamba Family owned and operated dairy farm seeking a full time farmhand.

Our computerised rotary dairy is equipped with the latest technology in light weight milking plant; all machinery is modern and well maintained.

Work roster is 4 days ON, 3 days OFF with well above award wages paid.

Please email your interest and resume to: gjdroppert@wideband.net.au

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Appointments to the Board of Directors of Central Gippsland Health Service

The Minister for Health, Martin Foley MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of Central Gippsland Health Service with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2021.

Safe and high quality healthcare for all Victorians is a priority of the Victorian Government. Applicants for board directorships must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence in support of the skills they identify in their applications.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for members of the Victorian public with relevant experience and qualifications to contribute to the strategic leadership of public health care delivery to the community.

All applications will be considered, however the Board would particularly welcome applicants with expertise in the competency area of Human Resources.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details about the competencies needed.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring boards and committees broadly reflect the diversity of the Victorian community. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and intersex people.

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 30 November 2020.

For further information including how to apply, please visit www.health.vic.gov.au/governance

Great working conditions and attractive wages.

For further information phone: 0473 005 664.

Please send resume to: office@kkitchens.com.au

â&#x2014;? Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? â&#x2014;? Do you enjoy and get satisfaction from providing high quality support and care? â&#x2014;? Do you have experience in community based home support services and a relevant certificate III or IV? If so, we'd love you to join our team!

Central Gippsland Health are seeking to appoint compassionate Community Care Workers to support our clients to remain living independently at home by providing home and social support care services within Sale and surrounding areas.

Applicants need to be physically fit, have a driver's licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.

To apply for the role or for further information, go to https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Rachel Strauss, Manager Community Services on (03) 5143 8412.

Gippsland Grammar is an Anglican, co-educational, boarding school that caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12.

In this high-profile role covering three campuses, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thriving music and performing arts program.

You will be an experienced teacher who will work collaboratively with our energetic team of classroom and instrumental staff and will hold degree level qualifications (with a major in music) and have a proven ability to inspire, connect and engage through music.

Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers is essential.

Visit our website to find out more.

Applications close Tuesday 24 November 2020

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ChildrenÂ&#x2019;s Centre Coordinator Part-time ongoing Our Centre Coordinator would be responsible for the day to day operation of the early learning program at Bruthen including leadership and involvement in planning, organisation and implementation of children's programs.

This position also provides oversight and support of the staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated person to join a dedicated small team as a Cert 4 Trainee Optical Dispenser. Utilise your customer service, retail sales and interpersonal skills to provide top class service and assistance that will delight our practice patients.

The successful person will have the following skills and attributes: â&#x2014;? Be willing and available to greet patients and visitors in a bright, friendly manner and promptly attend to their needs â&#x2014;? Be fun loving and engaging with patients. â&#x2014;? Enjoy delivering exceptional patient service over the phone and face-to-face. â&#x2014;? Have great customer service/ retail experience. â&#x2014;? Be willing to keep up-to-date with product fashions (frames, sunglasses, contact lens and accessories) to assist to meet patient desires. â&#x2014;? Have the ability to provide advice and sell frames, sunglasses and other optical products to patients. â&#x2014;? Able to work with children and assist with their eye care needs. â&#x2014;? Experience desirable or be willing to attend training courses when required.

Please forward cover letter and full CV to: sale@acuityeyecare.com.au

Early Childhood Teacher

PLASTERER

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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A total of 16 issues!

Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers *Price includes Headline plus 4 lines of type Additional lines $7.50 per line Cash or credit card, through our Sale office only

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Sale Football Netball Club

are seeking coaches for season 2021.

SFNC invites applications for the following positions for season 2020 and beyond.

B, C Grade Netball Coaches Under 17's Netball Coach Under 15's Netball Coach Under 13's Netball Coach

The club is looking for coaches with the following attributes:

Early Childhood Educator

Applications close November 18, 2020.

â&#x2014;? Develop a game plan that ensures the club's on and off the field success. â&#x2014;? Establish a professional culture for all players/staff in line with the club's values.

Please send applications by email: sfncinc@gmail.com 5pm

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Wednesday

Part-time ongoing We are looking for Cert III or Diploma qualified Educators to join our team in Bruthen. Our Early Childhood Educators are responsible for the holistic safety, wellbeing and education of children within the service program.

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Part-time ongoing Our Early Learning Teacher responsibilities would include the educational leader role and delivery of a high-quality program. Government financial incentives may apply.

Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today. x Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) x Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

CALL OUT TO ALL TRADES JG King Homes, Regional Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest builder of Steel Frame Homes, is alwayss looking for high quality trades people to join our team. ounding We are currently experiencing strong growth in our Traralgon, Bairnsdale and surro area and, to assist this growth, we require new trades people. nd safety These trades will need to display a high commitment to occupational health an standards on site as well as holding relevant Safety and First Aid accreditation.

To assist this growth we are looking for: â&#x2014;? Painters â&#x2014;? Caulkers â&#x2014;? Ceramic Tilers â&#x2014;? All Trades We encourage all previous contractors, as well as previous and new applicants to apply.

If you are interested, please contact: abrown@jgking.com.au or call 03 5175 5555 Please give brief working history and contact details.

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Motoring Deal

Excellent career opportunity Term 1, 2021commencement Full-time ongoing contract

Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week

Community Care Worker

LAWN MOWING

Mowing, whipper snipping and weed spraying.

Phone 0438 611 423. 5% of every mow will be donated to RCH Good Friday Appeal. Give that they may grow. EFTPOS available.

Situations Wanted

Advertise in The Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express

Optical Dispenser

Casual and Ongoing Part-Time Positions Available

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Qualified Cabinet Maker

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Covino Farms are seeking an experienced driver to join our team.

Driving on and between farms in Longford (incl. weekends).

Phone 0400 265 693.

Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

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JAYCO 25ft, Heritage, 2005, suit long term living/ touring/on-site, features incl. solar, swr, toilet, a/c, w/machine, TV, annexe $30,000. 0427 801 477.

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JAYCO Freedom 2002 pop top, 17'6'', 12v and 240v, cooking and eating utensils, solar panels, generator, 12 months reg. $15,000. 0448 917 000.

JAYCO Sprite poptop 1993, 13ft, annexe, awn15 foot caravan and ing, new flyscrn door, sgle annex, generator, electric beds, sprung matt., stove fridge, suit couple $7000. top/full oven, 3-way fridge, reg. 1/21, many extras Morwell Ph 5133 3475. $10,500 neg. 0458 961 154.

Franklin Pop Top

MERC-BENZ wagon, ML-280 - CDI - 4 matic, diesel, exc. condition, low kms, reg. April 2021, IPH-5MG $15,995. Phone and kayak, base model, 0417 498 789.

7x4 high wall, new, never Free service. used, reg'd $4600 o.n.o.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163 Ph 5166 7201 extension 1.

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Email classifieds to: classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au

Engagements JAYCO Heritage Caravan 2005, 21 foot, full annexe, solar panels, very good condition, genuine reason for selling $35,000 neg.

Phone 0417 545 735.

Our classifieds deadline for Tuesday's paper is Monday 9:30am

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OLYMPIC Champion, full van, 17ft, '05, full annexe, solar panels, diesel heater, 2 sgle beds, toilet, many extras, genuine reason for selling, v.g.c. $23,500 o.n.o. Ph 0433 889 971.

Rosedale and Sale 2020/21 Footpath Renewal Works Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil contractors to tender for renewal of footpaths across multiple sites in Rosedale and Sale.

ON-SITE Lakes Entrance fully SC cabin w/bathroom on Esplanade, sleeps 5, large outdoor covered deck, small friendly park, pool, walk to main street.

WIWO $26,500. Phone Steve 0448 837 505.

Practical completion date: 9 April 2021.

All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

WANTED

$$$ older caravans, any condition, make or size.

Please call 0490 044 717 any time.

WINDSOR 17FT Pop top, new r/o awning,

GLaWAC Ranger Traineeship Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with Parks Victoria are seeking applications from people of Gunaikurnai Heritage who are interested in joining our Ranger Team.

Rangers travel throughout the region, working across our ten joint managed parks and reserves and must have a current drivers licence.

GLaWAC is also offering a full-time Ranger Traineeship in Conservation and Land Management from Kalimna to Traralgon.

Come and join our unique and culturally active workplace with excellent cultural and personal development opportunities Women are encouraged to apply For more information about this role including how to apply and position descriptions, head to: www.gunaikurnai.org

Closing date: 25th November, 2020 Page 28 - Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the installation of new LED lighting for the Baseball field at Stephenson Park sporting facility in Sale.

WOODSIDE, on-site van and annexe, central loc., large back area with bush views, annual rates $2100, 2 b.r. and kitchen, $18,000 o.n.o. Ph 0421 951 252.

Practical completion date: 23 April 2021.

All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

Marine

Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: briang@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Brian Gibson on (03) 5142 3074 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 9 December 2020.

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Stephenson Park Baseball Lighting Upgrade

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

MARINER 3400

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-039

Includes Fabdock, tender (Achilles), Paynesville berth avail, tender trailer. Will consider caravan as part payment, $110,000 neg.

Ph. 0419 374 526.

Yarram and Sale 2020/21 Footpath Connection Works

4WD

Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil contractors to tender for footpath connection works in Yarram and Sale. Works will include the construction of 1.5m wide footpaths.

2004 model, no reg. or roadworthy, $2500, vin. no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027.

Phone 0455 333 254.

All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: yashs@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Yash Sachar on (03) 5142 3283 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 2 December 2020.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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Practical completion date: 9 April 2021.

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Are you Gunaikurnai?

Do you like working outdoors?

Do you like yarning with people?

Do you want to learn more about your culture and Country whilst working full time?

All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties.

If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

BIRTH NOTICES: Where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.

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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS for only $52.20*

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CAMPBELL, Blair. new stone guard, all usual On behalf of all past and features, $12,000. Phone present players, parents, 0419 512 296. members, life members, supporters of the Sale Cricket Club, we offer our sincere condolences to Blair's family.

He was an integral part of the club's four grand final A grade wins between 1986 - 1992.

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LETT, Barry John.

"Bazza" Loved brother of Noel (dec.), sister-in-law of Val (dec.).

Loved and inspirational uncle of Rod and Leon (dec.).

Our deepest sympathies to Andrew, Brad and Suse and your families.

So many wonderful memories of Sundays at the farm and days at your place.

A mentor and guide to me over the years.

Another link in that family chain I keep trying to repair.

Reunited with Nett.

Lovingly remembered.

- Rod, Kell and Jackson.

Rest easy Bazz.

- Rodda.

LETT, Barry John.

Our dearly loved and loving cousin.

Many happy memories, especially of our younger days on the farm.

A special man who with dear Annette gave so much to others.

Our love to Andrew and Nicki, Bradley and Rachel, Susan and Warren and families.

We will miss him so much.

- Neil, Fiona, Lurline and families.

LETT, Barry John.

Passed away November 1, 2020.

Dearly loved and respected friend of Ken and Moira Gibbons.

Words are few, Thoughts are deep, Special memories are ours to keep.

All our love to Barry's family.

Sleep peacefully.

LETT, Baz. Thank you for your trust and faith in me and for your friendship.

- Julie Duffy.

LONNEE, Bob. True friend and golfing buddy. Will be missed sadly for his humour and helpfulness.

Condolences to Kath and his extended family.

- Roger and Anne Jordan and Jean.

MASON, Merle.

In loving memory of a treasured friend of many generations and many happy times.

From the Billing family to the Mason family, our KILLORAN, love and sincerest James William condolences to you all.

(Jim) - Kerry, Greg, Lincoln Passed away peacefully and Lance; Kim, Alice, at home on November 6, Andrew, Daniel and 2020. Aged 81. families.

Dearly loved husband of Babe.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Belinda, Mark, Jo and Jamie.

Loved Pop of four grandchildren.

Step-father to Bernadette, Mark and family.

Loved son of James and Ruby (both dec.).

Brother of Ron (dec.), Noel, Cheryl (dec.) and Michelle.

SOPER (nee Barrand), Margaret Rose.

Jimmy, Thank you for all our 18/08/1941 - 1/11/2020 wonderful years together. Passed away unexpectedYou were my rock and ly at home. you will be forever in my Aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of Brian heart. who passed away Your loving wife, Babe.

September 30, 2019.

God will link the broken Dad (Pop), Thank you for being you. chain.

I am proud to be your son.

I will miss our Thursday A big thanks to Sale and Rosedale Community catch-up for a beer.

So happy I caught you Health Services. before you left.

PS: Hope they serve the It seems that certain folk beer cold and you back a we meet are thought of for a while, few winners.

And others are rememberLove you Pop. ed for a special deed or - Shane. smile.

But those who stay within our hearts are very, very few, And that is just the kind of friend we've always found in you.

Re-united with Brian.

Forever in our memories and hearts.

- Robyn, Robert, Travis, Aimee and families.

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FALCKE A private funeral service for Mr Clifford Falcke of Sandy Point and Inverloch WAS HELD on Friday, October 30, 2020.

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BARTLETT, Maudey.

November 14, 2015.

Our Mum, Nana, Nana B. You are in our hearts and thoughts always.

Memories of you are ours to keep.

Love Alfie and Michelle, Daniel and Hayley, Lea and Sam, Harry, Jack and Max, Ruby and Billy. xxxx

GOW Bereavement A private funeral service Thanks for Mr Graeme Gow of Inverloch WAS HELD on Thursday, November 5, CARMICHAEL, 2020.

Donald Cameron.

The family of the Late Donald Cameron Carmichael thank the doctors and nurses at Sale Hospital, Sale West Bowls Club, neighbours and the Sale community for support during his LANE illness.

A private funeral service Your thoughtfulness has for Mrs Sandra Lane of been deeply appreciated.

Wonthaggi WAS HELD on Thursday, November 5, According to Don, Sale 2020. was the ideal place to live.

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PAULET A private funeral service for Mrs Gwenda Holly Paulet of Foster WAS HELD on Friday, November 6, 2020.

GO Sevens scoreboard SALE United Football Club GO Sevens round two results: Under 12s: Cockatoos 4 (O Austin 2, R Mizzi, O Mooney) d Eagles 2 (A Sae-Chew 2), player of the match: A Sae-Chew; Predators 5 (R Trenholm 4, E Yanez) d Panthers 2 (D Feltis, O Slattery), player of the match: J Sulyman; Phantoms 6 (M Norwood 3, S Godde 2, W Glover) d Mustangs 1 (A Sutton), player of the match: A Sutton; ladder: Phantoms 6, Eagles 3 (0 goal difference), Panthers 3 (0), Cockatoos 3 (-1), Predators 3 (-1),

SOPER (nee Barrand) A private graveside service for Mrs Margaret Rose Soper will be held at the Rosedale Lawn Cemetery at 11am TOMORROW (Wednesday November 11, 2020).

Mustangs 0.

Under 15s: Samurais 20 (R Kong 16, B Campbell 3, J Jorgensen) d Romstars 0, player of the match: R Kong; Raptors 4 (C Coleman 4) d Gladiators 3 (L Haran 2, D Wilson), player of the match C Coleman; ladder: Samurais 3 (+20), Raptors 3 (+1), Gladiators 0 (-1), Romstars 0 (-20).

Under 18s: Good Morning Joel 8 (I Jondahl 4, C Matthews 2, D Stephens 2) d Leftovers 1 (J Duve), player of the match: I Jondahl; Crumlee FC 3 (J West 2, D Desio) d Mixed Nuts 1 (L Moatlhodi), player of the match: J West; ladder:

Saturday pennant scoreboard NORTH Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant round four results: Section one: Heyfield 12-63 d West Sale 2-55, Sale White 12-61 d Stratford 2-52, Maffra 12-62 d Sale Blue 2-55, Yarram bye; ladder: Heyfield 38, Maffra 29, Sale White 26, West Sale 21, Stratford 20, Yarram 19, Sale Blue 15.

Section two: Rosedale 14-71 d West Sale 0-48, Heyfield 14-75 d Stratford 0-30, Sale Blue 11-55 d Maffra 3-54, Sale White bye; ladder: Rosedale 35, Sale White 31, Stratford 26, Sale Blue 25, West Sale 21, Heyfield 18, Maffra 12.

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Under 18s: 7pm, main field A: Good Morning Joel v Crumlee FC; main field B: Leftovers v Mixed Nuts.

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Section three: West Sale Green 9-41 d Heyfield Loggers 0-28, Rosedale Rams 9-45 d Maffra Red 0-19, Sale White 9-38 d West Sale Gold 0-33, Heyfield Millers 9-45 d Maffra Black 0-30, Sale Blue 7-43 d Stratford 2-38, Rosedale Bulls 7-40 d Yarram 2-39; ladder: West Sale Green 31.5, Sale Blue 22.5 (119.63 per cent), Heyfield Millers 22.5 (113.76), Sale White 22.5 (106.93), Maffra Black 20.5 (100), Maffra Red 20.5 (99.13), Rosedale Bulls 18.5, Yarram 15.5 (122.22), Rosedale Rams 15.5 104.85), Heyfield Loggers 13.5, West Sale Gold 6.5 (81.82), Stratford 6.5 (70.83).

Impressive win for Nicholas Rose David Braithwaite NICHOLAS Rose produced an impressive finish to win during Sunday night’s Sale greyhound meeting.

In race six, the 440 metre mixed grade four and five, Nicholas Rose, trained at Rosedale by Jeff Chignell, made a move on the turn, clearing away to win by six lengths in 24.7 seconds.

After winning at Sale a week earlier, Inuka, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, led early before finishing third.

McMahon had a good start to the program, winning the first two races, both 440m maidens.

In race one, Dr Serenity avoided trouble approaching the first turn, which saw two dogs fall, including favourite Zothan’s Magic. Dr Serenity won by two lengths from Autumn Lynx, trained

by Wayne Boreland at Seaspray.

Bill and Judy McMahon produced the quinella in race two, with Dr Topaz winning from Dr Francisco.

The night’s feature race, the 440m grade five final, was taken out by Dream Wizard for Sean Lithgow at Devon Meadows.

Favourite Fortuna Bale, trained by Mark Delbridge at Balliang, led early, but drifted slightly entering the home straight, opening the door for Dream Wizard to finish strongly and win by a length in 24.84s.

Perfect Colour, trained by Jane Reynolds at Pearcedale, finished third.

Race four, a 440m restricted win event, became a match race between Lara’s Love, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, and Shard Colour, trained

by James Reynolds at Pearcedale, with the local dog getting away in the home straight to win by half a length. In third place was Madalia Daisy, trained at Rosedale by John Connor.

Camila, trained by Jenny Gill at Darriman, won race five, a 440m grade five, by four lengths from Aston Kenji, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok, with Foxzami Raptor third for Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany.

Locally-trained dogs claimed the heats of the 440m series restricted to dogs with three to six wins.

Burning Mountain won the first heat for Stephanie Tyler at Boisdale. The second was won by Aston Frigate, trained by McMillan, while Ballymac Vicar, trained by Des McPhie at Kilmany, also booked a place in next Sunday’s final by finishing third.

The race three 440m grade five was won by Crackerjack Zave for Carly Poulter at Lethbridge.

In second place was Dr Lynch, trained by Bill McMahon, with Airly Liberty, trained by Lesley Russell at Sale, third.

Race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five, was won by Aston Silk, trained by Jason Thompson at Pearcedale, in 29.29s, ahead of Carrie, trained

by Gill.

There was a three-way battle in race nine, another 440m restricted win event, with Jayville Jewel victorious for Todd Chatwin at Johnsonville.

Clan McMillan finished third for McMillan.

In another close finish, just 1.29s separated the first four dogs in race 10, another 440m restricted win race, with Zipping Valerie victorious for Delbridge.

Sale will host a twilight meeting on Thursday.

JOSH Dunkley has requested a trade from the Western Bulldogs to Essendon.

Dunkley’s manager Liam Pickering confirmed the request on AFL Trade Radio last week.

Pickering said Dunkley’s choice was “purely a football decision”, with the 23-year-old wanting to play more as an inside midfielder.

The former Sale player still has two years remaining on his contract with the Bulldogs, something Pickering admitted would be a stumbling block to the two clubs reaching a deal.

“We’ll be doing our best to work through it and hopefully it can happen, because that’s what he wants to do,” he said.

“The Dogs’ initial starting point is that they’re not interested in trading him, which is understandable, but Dunkley is pretty keen to get there.

“He’ll stay with the Bulldogs if he doesn’t go to Essendon. The priority is to get to Essendon, but if he can’t get to Essendon he’ll be at the Bulldogs.

“Of course, he can (go back to the Bulldogs).We’ve seen it happen plenty of times, we saw it happen with Tom Papley this year. It can happen and I guess that will be in the back of the Bulldogs’ minds.

“But Josh’s mindset is going to Essendon and that’s the focus at the moment.”

The Bulldogs stated Dunkley was a required player.

“Josh is a premiership player at the club, he is a member of the leadership group, and he has been a strong and active ambassador for the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and the club’s commercial partners,” the club stated on its website.

“The club has been in frequent dialogue with Josh and his management over the past few weeks, and reiterated its intention for him to remain a Western Bulldogs player.”

The 2020 trade period ends Thursday night.

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Cricket Sale-Maffra Cricket Association FIRST STT GRADE - ROUND FOUR BUNDALAGUAH defeated by COLLEGIANS Bundala guah J Langshaw ................ c Z Hurley b I Love 47 N H i b b i n s .................. c J M a l o n e b N H u r l e y 0 S Spoljaric ................ c E Durrant b N Hurley 18 S Bedggood .............. c J Allison b T Morrison 6 T O’Reilly ................... not out 42 J Wynd ........................ not out 52 Extras 19 CC (40 overs) 5/184 B o w l i n g : N H u r l e y 8 / 0 / 3 2 / 1, N H u r l e y 8 / 12 / 3 0 , C M o r r i s o n 5 / 0 / 0 / 15 , T M o r r i s o n 7 / 0 / 2 / 19 , Z H u r l e y 2/0/0/26, S Anderson 4/0/0/15, I Love 6/0/1/34 Collegians Z Hurley ..................... c S Spoljaric b G Munasinghe 16 J Allison ..................... c N Hibbins b N Whitford 14 E Durrant ................... c S Bedggood b S Spoljaric 9 C Morrison ................ run out (S Spoljaric) 65 I Love .......................... lbw L Floyd 6 N Hurley ..................... c T O’Reilly b S Spoljaric 23 S Anderson ............... c B Dowsett b S Spoljaric 13 M Nicholls ................. c N Hibbins b S Spoljaric 6 N Hurley ..................... b GR Munasinghe 10 M Foster ..................... not out 17 T Morrison ................. not out 1 Extras 6 Tot al (38.4 overs) 9/187 Bowling: G Munasinghe 7/1/2/19, N Whitford 7/0/1/44, S S p o l j a r i c 7. 4 / 0 / 4 / 4 4 , L F l o y d 8 / 1 / 1 / 2 2 , J Wy n d 6/1/0/31, B Dowsett 3/0/0/28 ROSEDALE-KILMANY defeated by MAFFRA Rosedale-Kilmany B Scott ....................... c J Davis b M Bennett 29 CK Whiteoak ............. c L Hopkins b D Bedggood 0 M Walters .................. c Z Durrant b M Bennett 6 R Diamond ................ c B Lanigan b Z Kearns 1 J Cope ........................ c N Wozniak b M Bennett 3 CM Whiteoak ............ lbw H Nettleton 0 J Carter ...................... c&b J Davis 2 D Rowley .................... c Z Kearns b H Nettleton 22 O Johnstone .............. c H Nettleton b N Magnuson 7 B Reid ........................ c N Wozniak b H Nettleton 0 B Fleming .................. not out 0 Extras 18 Tot al (34.4 overs) 88 Bowling: D Bedggood 5/1/1/16, N Magnuson 6/1/1/14, Z K e a r n s 4 / 1 / 1 / 12 , M B e n n e t t 8 / 1 / 3 / 13 , J D a v i s 7/0/1/17, H Nettleton 4.4/0/3/12 Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. c D Rowley b B Scott 3 D Bedggood .............. b B Fleming 41 L Hopkins .................. c&b D Rowley 3 J Davis ........................ c J Carter b B Reid 23 Z Durrant ................... not out 11 C Bailey ..................... not out 3 Extras 6 Tot al (22 overs) 4/90 B o w l i n g : B S c o t t 5 / 1 / 1 / 7, D R o w l e y 7 / 0 / 1 / 4 0 , O J o h n s t o n e 2 / 0 / 0 / 14 , B F l e m i n g 5 / 1 / 1 / 12 , B R e i d 3/0/1/7 SALE defeated LONGFORD Sale R Blandford ............... b P Katyal 28 D Padula .................... c ? b P Katyal 2 B Howes .................... run out 3 L Mowat ..................... c ? b A Bauer 25 B Jones ...................... b A Tyson 43 M Raidal .................... lbw b AR Tyson 6 J Granger ................... not out 54 A Nicholas ................. c ? b C Wrigglesworth 7 L Carman ................... b P Katyal 4 D Croft ........................ b P Katyal 0 D Marks ..................... not out 4 Extras 19 CC (40 overs) 9/195 B o w l i n g : K M a c g re g o r - D a v i e s 7 / 0 / 0 / 3 6 , P K a t y a l 8/0/4 /4 0, A Tyson 8/ 2/ 2/34, P M oylan 5/ 1/ 0/26, C Wrigglesworth 8/0/1/28, A Bauer 4/0/1/25 Longford M Johns...................... c B Jones b A Nicholas 0 A Tyson....................... run out (D Marks, B Jones) 4 L Rolfe ........................ run out (B Jones, B Jones) 7 A Bauer ...................... lbw D Marks 20 K Macgregor-Davies . c J Granger b B Jones 0 W White ..................... c L Carman b B Jones 9 C Wrigglesworth ....... st D Padula b D Croft 3 B Hornby .................... not out 7 N Charman ................ not out 5 Extras 15 CC (40 overs) 7/70 Bowling: A Nicholas 8/3/1/19, B Jones 8/ 2/ 2/11, D Croft 8/3/1/10, J Granger 6/2/0/7, D Marks 6/0/1/9, B Howes 4/0/0/12 STRATFORD defeated BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG Stratford B Walker .................... b N Sutton 48 C Hassett ................... b N Sutton 56 T Tatterson ................ c D Bolton b J Lash 53 A Tatterson ................ c T Mann b D Bolton 6 B Channing ............... run out (L Bolton) 9 S Williams ................. b L Hurst 4 S Bristow ................... b J Lash 4 E Albrecht .................. run out (L Howard) 3 T Wrigglesworth ....... b L Hurst 1 S Anstee .................... c M Roberts b L Hurst 1 S Pendergast ............ not out 1 Extras 24 CC (40 overs) 8/210 Bowling: Not provided Boisdale-Bria golong Details not provided Extras 8 CC (40 overs) 8/152 Bowling: B Walker 4/0/1/11, A Tatterson 8/1/0/37, S Williams 2/0/0/10, S Anstee 8/0/2/26, T Wrigglesworth 8/0/2/25, S Pendergast 6/0/2/33, T Tatterson 4/2/1/5

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Collegians claims thrilling win at Bundalaguah Liam Durkin

SALE-Maffra cricket’s ‘clash of the titans’ lived up to its all-star billing, with Collegians defeating Bundalaguah in a one-wicket thriller.

After electing to bat first at Colin Wrigglesworth Oval, the Bulls found themselves in a precarious position at 3-41. Collegians young gun Noah Hurley took the key wickets of Nathan Hibbins and Steve Spoljaric to get the visitors off to an ideal start.

Bundalaguah opening batsman Jason Langshaw weathered the storm, compiling a solid 47 as he and Toby O’Reilly got the game back on the Bulls’ terms.

The Bulls’ own young gun Jake Wynd came in at number six and peeled off a crucial 52, in a 90-run partnership with O’Reilly, who scored 42. The pair batted nearly the entire final block of the innings, and saw Bundalaguah post a decent total of 6-184.

Tom Morrison kept things in order with the ball for Collegians, conceding just 19 runs in seven overs and picking up two wickets.

Hurley finished with figures of 2-30 and bowled the only maiden for the innings.

The Collegians’ batting effort began in subdued fashion, with the first three batsman scratching around for a few runs before getting out. Charlie Morrison stood tall at number four, ticking along with those around him to keep his side on track.

Some handy contributions in the middle to lower order ensured Collegians took the game deep, as those on the sidelines began to count down the runs one-by-one.

Spoljaric brought out some trademark magic in his second spell, claiming three wickets and a direct hit run out to threaten to singlehandedly win the match for the Bulls.

With heart rates pounding late in the day and every ball a near-death experience for those in the College camp, it came down to the final pair of Matt Foster and Tom Morrison needing to steer the side home. Foster used every ounce of his experience to remain composed under extreme heat, while Morrison, who has a senior century to his name, had the skillset to get the job done.

The master-and-apprentice combination held its nerve in a pulsating finish, with the match decided in the penultimate over.

While it was Tom Morrison who was out in the middle when the game was won, he never would have been there if it wasn’t for his older brother Charlie, who made a game high 65 earlier in the piece. The innings not only proved to be a match-winning performance, but could also be a career-defining moment for the would-be all-rounder.

Spoljaric (4-44) and Gayashan Munasinghe (2-19) finished with multiple wickets for Bundalaguah, and Lachlan Floyd was economical with 1-22 from eight overs — the only bowler in the Bulls’ line-up to be given their full quota.

STRATFORD reversed its opening game mauling, turning the tables on Boisdale-Briagolong in an impressive performance.

The Redbacks could hardly put a foot wrong with the bat, as the leftright hand opening combination of Bohdi Walker and Cormac Hassett made 48 and 56 respectively.

Taylor Tatterson’s love affair playing Boisdale-Briagolong continued,

Collegians opener Jayden Allison.

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Rosedale-Kilmany spin bowler Ben Fleming claiming his first wicket, playing in his second first grade game.

Photo: Fiona Nicholason with the Stratford skipper scoring 53 batting first drop. In his past five hits against the Saints,Tatterson has scored 63, 33, 83 not out, 86 and 53.

After such a strong start by the top three, wickets tumbled as the remaining batsmen went for quick runs, to eventually see Stratford end on 8-210 at compulsory close.

Liam Hurst finished with three wickets, while Dylan Bolton and Jonny Lash each picked up two poles

against their old club.

Boisdale-Briagolong leg spinner Ned Sutton took the wickets of the two openers to get the Saints back in the game.

The Saints’ batting effort saw them fall 60 runs short, with a few players getting starts without converting.

Boisdale-Briagolong threw a huge curveball in the batting order by sending opening bowler Todd Mann out to face the new ball, in the hope he

could slog a few boundaries. Stratford, not to be undone, pulled a similar card by opening the bowling with Andrew Tatterson to scoot through some overs with his off breaks.

Wrist spin ended up being a successful ploy for the Redbacks, as Tom Wrigglesworth and Sam Anstee took two wickets each and returned near identical figures. Wrigglesworth took 2-25, while Anstee used his knowledge of the Stratford pitch to good effect, taking 2-26.

Seb Pendergast also chipped in with two wickets, with the yard of pace he has picked up in the off season shining through.

Hindering Boisdale-Briagolong’s chances was the absence of Toby Leeds.

SALE was too strong for Longford at home.

The Lizards fancied their chances bowling first, and when the Swans slumped to 3-36 — 28 of which had been made by Rohan Blandford — things appeared to be going to plan.

A 70-run partnership between Ben Jones and Lucas Mowat got Sale out of trouble, with the former scoring 43 and the latter 25. Jones went on the counterattack, making 30 of his 43 runs in boundaries, while Mowat knew what was required, having played a vast amount of first grade cricket in the past.

Longford fought back well and was still in the game at 6-136, but an innings of 54 not out from new Sale player Josh Granger ensured the side got as close to 200 as possible.

Poojan Katyal proved effective for the Lizards, taking 4-40 with three wickets disturbing the timber, as did coach Andrew Tyson, who took 2-34 with two maidens. Cameron Wrigglesworth also kept the run rate down, going for 28 from eight overs and picking up a wicket.

Chasing 196, Longford never really got going in its innings, as it batted out its overs to finish at 7-70. Run outs were a feature of the Lizards’ top order for the second consecutive week, with two of the first three batsman suffering this fate.

Sale bowlers all did what was needed, with a quarter of the overs bowled maidens. Ben Jones took 2-11 from eight overs to lead the charge.

MAFFRA made it two comprehensive wins to begin the season. The Eagles made light work of Rosedale-Kilmany, winning by six wickets.

Seeing something in the wicket they liked, Maffra injected the Warriors on their home deck, and found wickets at regular intervals.

Rosedale-Kilmany ticked along at 1-33, but soon found itself reeling at 5-51.

The scorebook turned into a horror story as six batsman in the middle order contributed a paltry 12 runs between them, while the innings was only marginally saved by Dylan Rowley, who made 22 batting at number eight.

Brad Scott opened the batting and managed 29, which saved the Warriors from total embarrassment, as they were skittled for 88.

Every Maffra bowler took a wicket, with Hamish Nettleton and Mitchell Bennett claiming three each.

The Eagles were enjoying winners’ drinks in relatively quick fashion, securing the points just after the halfway mark of their batting innings.

Despite falling to 2-20, Daniel Bedggood and Josh Davis saw the team to victory, putting on 54 for the third wicket and making 41 and 23 respectively.

SMCA lower grades Seconds

Stratford 2-138 (N Thomas 51*, J Rietschel 46, D Devisser 30*) d Boisdale-Briagolong 7-137cc (R Marshall 32, P Caithness 25, W Mayne 3-30); Wurruk 4-148 (B Russ 94*) d Maffra 7-147cc (J Rodda 63, J Grumley 25, B Peddar 3-22); Bundalaguah 5-192cc (K O'Reilly 100, E Aponso 52, H Holmes 3-17) d Collegians 7-116cc (H Evans 45, C Hall 27); Heyfield 180 (R Smith 79, O Pearson 25, G Winstone 4-47) d Sale 58 (J Zdrazil 3-2).

Thirds

Nambrok 105 (W Robinson 4-9 (including hat-trick, M Knobel

3-20) d Maffra 35 (D Barnett 4-10); Heyfield 8-185cc (B Ronan 71, M Millar 32) d Sale 110 (A Clissold 25, C Berryman 3-15); Longford 8-162cc (W Macgregor-Davies 50, A Vogt 36, M White 36) d Rosedale-Kilmany 9-91cc (J Van Berkel 3-24); Bundalaguah 4-115 (C Rowley 37, J Walker 36) d Collegians 8-112cc (S Fyfe 31, K Grattan 26).

Fourths

Maffra 9-140cc (J Pataki 38, H Gravener 25*) d Longford 130 (T Senanayaka 3-15); Collegians 5-130 (C Malone 53*) d Bundalaguah Bulls 7-128cc (B Bronts 48, T Wrigglesworth 27, N Anderson 3-7); Stratford 7-144cc (A Russell 32, B Hill

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3-16) d Rosedale-Kilmany 9-103cc (A Moulton 31); Sale 134 (G Ingle 44, P Padula 42, J Curran 4-38, P Brown 3-20) d Nambrok 125 (A Grey 45, G McMillan 28, A Singh 5-15); Wurruk 165 (W Breddels 64, S Pedley 3-29) d Heyfield 35 (D Michie 4-8); Boisdale-Briagolong 8-74 d Stradbroke 72 (T Pritchett 26*); Bundalaguah Yaks 9-137cc (G Wrigglesworth 42*, Z Knight 3-8) d Bundalaguah Buffaloes 132 (J Dimarco 45, K Bailey 41, A Tilley 3-12).

Under 16s

Maffra 0-62 (B Harrington 28*) d Sale 60 (W Osborn 4-5); Collegians 4-81cc d Stratford 6-63cc (R Wilson 3-1, S

Anderson 2-4); Heyfield 2-88cc (J Diamond 2-7) d RosedaleKilmany 64 (C Ronan 2-5, C Berryman 2-6, B Bowker 2-7, T Birss 2-9); Longford 7-84 (M Annear 2-1) d BoisdaleBriagolong 4-80cc (M Annear 31*, L Knight 2-14, N Jordan 2-19); Bundalaguah bye.

Under 14s

Rosedale-Kilmany 9-95cc (J Hall 2-2, A Sutton 2-6, M Harrington 2-11) d Collegians 5-88cc (J Reid 2-3); Stratford 7-85cc (A Vakiti 2-9) d Sale 1-76cc; Bundalaguah 4-104 (H Rowley 32*) d Maffra 71 (M Robinson 3-9, L Dowsett 2-1, O Simpson 2-3); Longford bye.

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Maffra’s Mitchell Allman defeated Sale’s Stuart Jones in two sets in the open men’s singles final.

Bairnsdale’s Steph Barnett powers through a high forehand in the open women’s singles.

WGTA champions crowned In the 18 and under boys’ singles, Eli Sims from Sale comfortably accounted for Josh Glanville from Longford to take his first title in the district.

In the senior events, Maffra’s Mitchell Allman defended his open men’s singles title from 2019 with a convincing performance in the final against

Sale’s Stuart Jones. Allman has now won the past four open men’s championships.

In the open women’s singles, Jess Board was looking to defend her 2019 title against Stephanie Barnett from Bairnsdale. In two high quality sets, Barnett managed to overcome Board to win the

Finals results: Women’s open singles: Stephanie Barnett d Jess Board.

Men’s open singles: Mitch Allman d Stuart Jones Women’s doubles: Stephanie Barnett and Jodi Krambehr d Caz MacLachlan and Lisa Harrison.

Men’s doubles: Nick Board and Aaron Kennedy d Tim Dunnett and Cal Board.

Graded women’s singles: Kristie Harry d Jodie Krambehr.

Mixed doubles: Sarah Luke and Mitch Allman d Jo Rule and Tim Dunnett.

Graded mixed doubles: Nok Pate and Damian Theobald d Jenny Luke and Terry Flynn.

Family doubles: Dylan Board and Nick Board d Harry Conway and Ned Conway.

18 and under girls’ singles: Amber Archer d Jess Board.

18 and under boys singles: Eli Sims d Josh Glanville.

16 and under girls singles: Joey Board d Alex Boxall.

16 and under boys singles: Zac Gunn d Aden Best.

16 and under doubles: Taj Threadgold and Aden Best d Alex Boxall and Rachael Page.

14 and under girls singles: Rachael Page d Amira Gunn.

14 and under boys singles: Sam Bertino d Cooper Clutterbuck.

14 and under doubles: Emma Best and Mia Goold d Leo Callaghan and Charlie New. 12 and under girls singles: Mia Goold d Tanika Krambehr.

12 and under boys singles: Josiah Levchenko d Dylan Board.

12 and under doubles: Louis Lazzaro and Dylan Board d Riley Nicholas and Josiah Levchenko.

10 and under girls singles: Tara Lambert d Milla Lazzaro.

10 and under boys singles: Judah Levchenko d Andre Wasserman.

10 and under doubles: Roger Sears and Sam Crouch d Ted Crouch and Fletcher Fyfe.

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THE 2020 Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association Championships were played on Sunday, with a field of more than 70 junior and senior players competing in ideal conditions at Sale Tennis Club.

Organisers were impressed with the strong turn-out, marking a continuation of the revival of the WGTA Championships, restoring it as the prestigious event that it was for so many years.

Almost every club in the association had players competing, including Bairnsdale, which was wellrepresented for the first time.

The highlight of the morning’s junior events was the 12 and under boys’ singles, with Dylan Board and Josiah Levchenco playing another epic match, with Josiah finally coming out the winner, 7-6.This was a reversal of their 2019 10 and under singles, when Dylan was victorious.

In the 10 and under boys’, Judah Levchenko won an entertaining match against Andre Wasserman.

Mia Goold was a stand-out in the 12 and under girls’ singles, where she was successful over Tanika Krambehr. Mia then backed up in the 14 and under doubles with Emma Best to defeat Leo Callaghan and Charlie New. Rachael Page had a good championships, winning the 14 and under girls’ over Amira Gunn, then narrowly losing in the 16 and under doubles with Alex Boxall to Aden Best and Taj Threadgold.

Joey Board was successful over Alex Boxall in the 16 and under girls’ singles.

The two age-based honour board events had new winners in 2020.

In the 18 and under girls’, Amber Archer from Bairnsdale narrowly outlasted 2019 winner Jess Board from Sale, taking the title 3-6 7-5 and 12-10 in the super tiebreaker.

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Brand new BT-50 arrives successful frontal styling. We feel it’s a nice combination of toughness in its lines.

At this stage, only the BT-50 four-door pick-up is coming Down Under as buyers are gobbling up pick-up trucks as soon as they get off the ships.

Other variants will come later and include a two-door.

A large touchscreen infotainment system offers Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay.

Power comes from a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine.With 140kW of power and 450Nm it has up to 3500kg towing capacity and up to a 1000kg payload.

Mazda says it’s offering best-in-class safety and the new BT-50, brings features to the segment to meet tougher safety standards. The BT-50 recently gained a five-start rating from Australasian New Car Assessment Program.

Adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are standard equipment. The latter is particularly useful as these are long vehicles and you have to reverse a fair way before you can see vehicles coming across your path.

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A BRAND new Mazda BT-50 has been released in Australia.

The term “brand new” is used willy-nilly by sales and marketing people, but in this case the BT-50 really is brand new.

For many years, the Mazda BT-50 was been designed and manufactured in partnership with Ford, which calls its model the Ranger. That’s now changed and new BT-50 is a collaboration with Isuzu, which makes the D-MAX pick-up.

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