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WHEN the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, Wellington Shire was one of only 17 local government areas in the state to have no active cases of COVID-19. The 62 other municipalities in Victoria have at least one active case, with the highest area, the City of Wyndham (encompassing Werribee), recording 942 active cases. In Gippsland, there are 38 active cases. Neighbouring Latrobe had 22 active cases yesterday morning, with 12 cases attributed to an outbreak at Traralgon’s Bupa Aged Care facility — five residents and seven employees. Maryvale Mill Opal, formerly known as Australian Paper, confirmed one of its workers tested positive last week, and contact tracing of other employees and deep cleaning at the mill has been underway. An AGL worker at Loy Yang A power plant has also tested positive, with the company confirming a number of workers in close contact with the positive case are now in self-isolation. Two cases have emerged at Moe Early Leaning Centre, and TAFE Gippsland has confirmed a student at its Yallourn campus has also tested positive. Two members of Traralgon’s Fitness 4U gym have also tested positive to COVID-19, but in a social media post, the gym stated the two members were both a close contact of a positive case who was not a member. South Gippsland had five cases, including a student at Korumburra Secondary College.

Stratford Opportunity Shop’s COVID warden Denise Vranek doesn’t let any hands get past her.

Liz Bell EVERYONE knows the importance of volunteering to the community, but never more than in times of crisis. Denise Vranek, who volunteers at Stratford Opportunity Shop, said the store provided comfort and a chance to be involved in the community for its many volunteers, as

well as an important service to the community. She said after checking with the Anglican Bishop, who called the Department of Health and Human Services to check that they could stay open during stage three restrictions, organisers decided that if enough volunteers were interested in continuing, the popular shop would remain open for up to three days a week.

“Last time we closed for three months and many of our volunteers really did miss it, because it’s a lonely time for a lot of people,” she said. Since reopening last month, Stratford Opportunity Shop has maintained strict limits on numbers in the store, and a ‘COVID station’, where shoppers are provided with hand sanitiser and must provide names and contact details.

Baw Baw also recorded five positive cases, including a Coles supermarket worker at Drouin and Heritage Springs. At the time of print, Bass Coast also had four cases, including a worker at Wonthaggi’s Kirrak House Residential Aged Care, and East Gippsland two. On Friday and Saturday, police issued 465 fines to people who breached Chief Health Officer directives, including 77 people who refused to wear face masks, 19 people who failed to have a valid reason to cross a vehicle checkpoint, and 139 people breaking Melbourne’s 8pm to 5am curfew. Other breaches included a man travelling on a city-bound train between Lalor and Thomastown outside of the five kilometre radius from his home to “get some fresh air”, a man with four other men visiting his property in Mount Alexander to “watch the footy”, and a Garfield man exercising and shopping in Frankston. Despite the fact Wellington Shire has no detected cases, for those with any symptoms, it is still as important to continue to get tested. People in Wellington Shire can book to have a COVID-19 test online through the Inglis Medical Centre website, or phone 5143 7900 and 5143 7981. It is important to fill in the registration form before entering the Wellington Respiratory Clinic (which is at the rear of Inglis Medical Centre). To obtain booking details for all respiratory clinics, visit www.gphn.org.au/covid-19 Challenges for VCE students, page 5.

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WHILE demand for regional property has increased during the COVID-19 crisis as capital city residents look to rural and regional locations for a better work-life balance, regional rental vacancy rates are also plummeting. Real estate commentators expect regional property prices will do better than many parts of the capital cities as the pandemic drags on and remotely working from home becomes the norm. Regional rental vacancy rates have dropped to just under two per cent across regional Victoria and New South Wales, while rental properties in Melbourne and Sydney will likely be under-utilised, with many apartment buildings coming to completion and a sharp drop in immigration and tourism. Already Melbourne’s CBD rental vacancy rate has risen to 6.7 per cent from 3.2 per cent. But how is the rental market holding up locally? According to Michelle Smith at Elders Yarram there is a need for more rental stock. “We have none — there is no rental vacancy rate at all,” Ms Smith said. “There was none in July, and that has carried forward into August,” she said. “We are finding in the past six months properties are selling and the buyers are moving into them. “We just don’t have the stock for those who want to rent.” She said there was a need for quality rental stock to be created. Graham Chalmer Real Estate’s Rod Tatterson said the situation had existed for quite some time in Sale. “I spoke about it some six months ago,” Mr Tatterson said. “We have a desperate need for accommodation — places are being let even before tenants have moved out. “The rental market here is strong, there is a good return on investment with so many looking for accommodation — the prices are forced up,” he said. He said there was some interest from investors who were looking for returns rather than capital gains.

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“Sometimes they will purchase sight unseen because they can appreciate how good their returns are,” he said. It is a similar story at Nutrien Harcourts in Yarram. Property manager Belinda Williams said they were finding their existing tenants were not moving, and consequently they had no rental vacancies. “I think in the current climate tenants want to be secure, and are not even moving up to a bigger house or down-sizing. “It’s hard for people coming in. “We had a nurse who has just got a job at the hospital looking to rent, but there is just nothing. “If people sell their property and have to move, its hard for them as well. “There is really an opportunity for an investor to build a new investment property.

“If we had a new house we would probably have a dozen good tenants fighting over it,” she said. The situation in Maffra is similar, with Country Road Real Estate principal Kevin Read confirming his firm had more inquiries for rentals than they had vacancies. “The vacancy rate is partly down because of the time it’s taking to get a tenant in,” he said. “When you have 10 or 20 expressions of interest in one property, it takes time. “... there are not enough rental properties for the number of applicants. Mr Read said for the past two years with the stock exchange booming there had not been a great deal of interest in bricks and mortar investment properties, but with term deposit interest rates so low and uncertainty in the stock market, he was getting a lot more investment inquiries.

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MAFFRA Police are seeking witnesses to a vehicle which was driven erratically in Stratford on Friday, July 31. From about 6.30pm, police received calls about a small blue Mitsubishi sedan being driven at speed and in an erratic manner around Stratford’s central business district. The vehicle and the driver were seen in the vicinity of Tyers St, around the Avon Hotel and the BP service station, between 6.30pm and 10.30pm. The driver was described as behaving in an abusive manner. Police intercepted the vehicle and the driver later in the evening in Wellsford St. A 24-year-old Stratford man was arrested and will appear at court at a later date for drug,

This vehicle was impounded and the driver will face court after being detected travelling at 165kmh on the Princes Highway at Nambrok. theft, weapons and traffic offences. been asked to phone Constable Cook at Sale police on 5142 2200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 Witnesses who saw the vehicle and driver in 333 000. Stratford at this time have been asked to phone the Maffra police station on 5147 1026.

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SCRAP metal has been stolen from the Kilmany Tip. Police have asked for people who were in the vicinity of the tip on Friday, July 10, about 2.30am. It is believed a vehicle has attended at the tip, and occupants loaded the boot full of scrap metal and left. The same offender has also damaged the front entrance gate by cutting the fence to gain entry to the site. Anyone with information about the theft has

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MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives charged a woman following a fatal collision in Lakes Entrance on Saturday. An 83-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Myer St, Lakes Entrance, about 1.40pm. The Lakes Entrance woman was airlifted to hospital, but died on the way. The driver of the vehicle, a 37-year-old Lakes Entrance woman has been charged with culpable driving causing death and was remanded to appear in Sale Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

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A CAR has been impounded after it was driven at 65 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on the Princes Highway last week. Wellington Highway Patrol last Monday detected a vehicle on the mobile radar device travelling at 165kmh through a 100kmh zone of the highway at Nambrok. The vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days, and the driver will appear at court.

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Plans for trade skills centre and TAFE Sale campus power ahead The Morwell Trade Skills Centre is due for completion in late 2021, and will open to students in January 2022.

Shire. Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said the state-of-the-art centre would offer training in electrotechnology, new energy systems, instrumentation and plumbing trade training, with specialist workshops, lab facilities and general-purpose classrooms.

The first stage of the campus redevelopment includes a health and early childhood training centre, along with specialised health labs and learning spaces and general purpose classrooms. “The TAFE Gippsland re-development is another great example of the work we’re doing to deliver training solutions in a changing economy,” Ms

Shing said. “These new trade facilities will benefit thousands of people living in the region by providing access to high-quality training for the most in-demand jobs in Gippsland.”

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TAFE is taking a big step forward in Gippsland with work beginning on the second stage of TAFE Gippsland’s $35.5 million redevelopment of its Morwell campus, and Port of Sale campus construction set to begin later in the year. Stage two at Morwell includes the construction of a new Morwell Trade Skills Centre, with preliminary works beginning last month. The fit-for-purpose innovative building was designed by architects GHD Woodhead, and it will be built by ADCO Constructions, with the opportunity for local Gippsland contractors to be involved through a tender process. TAFE Gippsland chief executive Grant Radford welcomed the latest construction activity, saying the Morwell Trade Skills Centre would complete the major redevelopment works taking place at the Morwell campus. “This state-of-the-art building will offer training in electrotechnology, new energy systems, instrumentation and plumbing trade training with specialist workshop, lab facilities and more general-purpose classrooms,” Mr Radford said. “This second stage of our major redevelopment at Morwell will bring first class trade skills training facilities to Morwell, and provide exciting new vocational training opportunities to our Latrobe Valley and broader Gippsland region students. “We are delighted that the Victorian government is investing significantly in new state-of-the-art facilities at our Morwell campus to ensure we can meet the current and future needs of our students, community and industry.” The Morwell Trade Skills Centre is due for completion late next year, and will open to students in January 2022. TAFE Gippsland’s entire Morwell campus redevelopment can be viewed via an animated video fly-through, which offers a birds’-eye view of the new campus buildings. TAFE Gippsland’s other major campus construction project — the new Port of Sale campus — is due to begin construction in October, as TAFE Gippsland works with the state government to improve the vocational education and training facilities available to TAFE students in Wellington

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SALE Ambulance Auxiliary has medical information booklets for sale at $5 each. The booklets enable people to have an up to date record on hand of their medical conditions and the medications they are taking. They have a magnetic backing and can be attached to a fridge or freezer, or kept in any handy position in the home. The booklets can provide important information for paramedics, should an ambulance crew need to attend the home, and can be passed onto hospital staff on admission. NPS MedicineWise has been urging people to have an up-to-date list of all the medicines they take, just in case they need to go to hospital. Pharmacist and medicines line manager at NPS MedicineWise, Nerida Packham, said a medicines list was a complete list of all prescription, over-thecounter and complementary medicines. “If you take one or more regular medicines, make sure you have an up-to-date medicines list in case you need to go into hospital unexpectedly or visit a doctor or pharmacist who is not familiar with your health status,” she advised.

“Updating your medicines list is easier when you are feeling well, so now is the time to make sure yours is up to date. “If you care for someone, help them prepare a list of their medicines too, and make sure family members know where and how to access a copy of each others’ medicines lists.” Ms Packham said people should record the active ingredients of their medicines, what it was used for, and how and when to take it. “Most importantly, have the medicines list with you when you go into hospital, or visit or talk to your doctor,” Ms Packham advised. The Sale Ambulance Auxiliary booklets are available now at Priceline Pharmacy, Gippsland Centre, Sale, and Findlay and Weymouth Pharmacy, Raymond St, Sale. All proceeds from the sale of the booklets will be used to buy life-saving equipment for use by Sale paramedics. People with questions about their medicines can phone the Medicines Line on 1300 633 424 from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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FOR VCE student Corey Jacobs, studying from home hasn’t induced the mental anguish and anxiety that it has for many students. But he has seen it all around him, as some of his peers lose focus without face-to-face teaching, and others have had the added pressure of juggling study with caring for younger siblings, or trying to adapt to remote learning with limited internet access. Like thousands of VCE students around the state, Corey and his friends from Sale College welcomed the state government’s announcement last week that every VCE student will be individually assessed as part of their final year exams because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption to the school year, including remote learning and reduced access to teachers. While regional students have always had a special consideration card up their sleeves, this announcement re-frames the process and makes student disadvantage a little clearer. Teachers will be asked where they ranked students, and where would they have ranked them if it wasn’t for COVID-19, and why. In addition, the government has provided an additional $28.5 million boost to mental health support services targeted to struggling students. While Corey says he has received fantastic support from his teachers and doesn’t feel he has missed any important learning, school closures and the uncertainties surrounding expectations, exams and unit requirements had undoubtedly heightened the sense of panic for many. “It’s the unknown that can be stressful for students, just not knowing what was going to happen as the year progressed, if we will come back to school after this closure, and not being sure of everything that will happen between now and the end of the school year,” he said. “It was a huge relief when they released an exam date, it was great just to have something to work towards and something that gave us confirmation that we would finish school this year.” Not being able to mix with

Corey Jacobs has seen some of his peers struggle with remote learning and not seeing friends. friends in a school or social set- isolation,” he said. ting has also been a struggle for Joe admits to being one of the many students. lucky ones who has enjoyed the Corey, who has always been opportunity to study from home, heavily involved in local sports, but has found it difficult at times says he has missed his sporting to maintain motivation. pursuits and the social bonding “We have great support from that comes with being part of the our teachers and know we can year 12 cohort. contact them pretty much at any “There has been no way to time, but at home there can be a get away from the pressures of lot of distractions,” he said. study — no sport, not hanging “I’m still working on that one.” out with your mates, and we If there was anything at all have had to skip some of the positive for students out of this things you expect to do in year crisis, both Corey and Joe said 12, like 18th birthdays, muck up they felt it had made students day and even the valedictory cer- more aware of the world around emony, which is still uncertain. them, and how they fitted into “While I know we will get the puzzle. through this, that’s been one of Joe, who hopes to study comthe hardest things.” puter science in 2021, said young Maffra Secondary College people had shown resilience and student Joe Capurso said it had adaptability in the face of global been “a crazy year” for everyone, unpredictability. and just knowing there was Corey, who hopes to study extra help and support for all outdoor education next year, students had relieved a little said students had been forced pressure. to deal with so many enormous “I do feel that city students changes this year that it was have been more impacted bound to open their eyes to their because of the earlier restric- wider responsibilities. tions and the rapid spread of “We’ve been seeing how the coronavirus in metropolitan entire world has responded to Melbourne, but I can also see a crisis, and how we are part of there are problems that are that — it has to change the way specific to regional students, like you see things and expand your poor internet access and rural understanding of global issues.”

THE Victorian Farmers Federation has held emergency talks to implement necessary steps to protect agriculture and the state’s food supply chain from the effect of Victoria’s coronavirus crisis. VFF president David Jochinke said the agricultural industry was one of a few that was permitted to continue. “The VFF recognises the gravity of this responsibility,” he said. “We understand the trust that has been placed in our sector and that we are accountable for keeping Victorians fed during this state of disaster. “We have been in constant talks with government to advocate for farmers and ensure that decision-makers understand the importance of keeping the food supply chain open and those discussions have ramped up over recent days.” Mr Jochinke said the VFF had developed a detailed COVID-19 action plan for the agriculture industry, which had resulted in $410 million in additional Australian and Victorian government expenditure to enable it to continue to operate. He said farmers were becoming increasingly concerned about restrictions to their business and business interruption, labour shortages, freight and logistics problems, along with issues around access to inputs. “We know that continuity of business is emerging as a big concern for farmers, which is why our discussions with government have focused on four key principles: bipartisan and comprehensive approach to border issues; smoother flow of goods and services intrastate and interstate; strategies to enable the movement of the agricultural workforce; and regulatory change to ensure that agriculture and its supply chain is classified as a critical service,” Mr Jochinke said. He said the VFF had written to its members to reinforce the importance of implementing COVID-19 action plans, which were critical to keeping the agriculture supply chain open.

“Our clear guidance to farmers is to be extra vigilant as COVID-19 reaches our doorstep,” he said. “We must implement the best protective measures for our businesses and our workers: face coverings or visors for employees, ceasing communal gatherings, installing screens or curtains, furloughing of staff, physical distancing, cleaning and disinfection measures and insisting on personal hygiene and use of sanitisers, [and] minimising the number of people coming onto your farm.” Mr Jochinke said the agriculture sector had the potential to be a major contributor to economic recovery, both for the regions and the state. “While this will be inconvenient, if we get it right and we do the hard yards, then it will only be for a few weeks and our businesses will continue to operate,” Mr Jochinke said. “Victoria is Australia’s food bowl. “We are Australia’s largest producer of food and fibre and the nation’s largest exporter.” “We all know how important small business is to our economy. “I don’t think Victorians realise that agribusiness, together with forestry and fishing, is the highest value-add, employs the highest number of people and ranks number five by dollar value in Victoria.”

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DISPLAYING confidence in Yarram’s future, Yarram Traders and Tourism Association president Matt Langdon is embarking on a new venture. Matt is the founder and chair of the Hero Construction Company, creator of the Hero Round Table, a facilitator of conferences on heroism which have been held across the world, empowering people to become the hero rather than the bystander. With the collapse of world travel and pandemic restrictions in place, Matt’s business has been placed in hibernation. However, rather than sit passively waiting for the world to remedy itself, he has decided to put his belief in the future of Yarram into action and capitalise on the tourism brought by the Heesco Town mural trail. “Yarram has been thriving the past few months with visitors, day-trippers and tourists stopping at the bakery and coffee shops and following the murals around town,” he said. With the town having a number of cafés, a hotel, a Chinese restaurant and the Bull Bar bar and gallery, Matt decided the hospitality needs of the town were already well serviced. Observing the behaviour of visitors, Matt decided an additional retail attraction was needed, and as Yarram does not have a book shop — he decided to open one. “I decided to give it a shot,” he said. “Yarram needs a bookshop, a sort of hangout place. “I thought about it six-and-a-half years ago when we came to Yarram, and now with so many day-trippers it makes even more sense,” he said. Despite regional Victoria being placed

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back under stage three restrictions, Matt has pressed ahead, signing a lease on a shop in Yarram’s commercial strip with the intention of opening in time for the easing of restrictions. His confidence in the return of tourism to the ‘out of the way’ town is bolstered by the progress of one of the other projects he is involved with. Yarram Traders and Tourism Association is using a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to produce a promotional video of the district’s attractions, working with CHAOTICA, the firm of professional film maker Wayne Tindall, the man who brought international silo artist Heesco Khosnaran to Yarram to create Heesco Town. Matt is coordinating the project which was, until the most recent lockdown, progressing well. “I have the script here in front of me,” he said. “We have seven or eight five minute videos, with some of the shots done. “Some editing has been done and some of the outside scenery filming will be completed in coming weeks. “We will have to navigate the stage three restrictions and wait for the six weeks so we can get some shots of busy scenes in cafés. “I expect there is about two weeks of filming to go, and some editing to get it all done,” he said. With the combination of social media promotion, murals and the natural physical attractions of Yarram and Port Albert coming together, as well as a growth in sea change interest in real estate, Matt is confident Yarram will thrive. — Peter Hill

WELLINGTON Shire has received petitions requesting a bike track at Gormandale, and the sealing of a street in Yarram. After formally receiving the petitions during last Tuesday’s council meeting, officers will look at the requests before responding during one of the next two council meetings. An online petition for a pump track and bike path in Gormandale collected 196 virtual signatures. Head petitioner and Willung South resident Claire Issell said a pump track would provide a meeting place for children and adults from the surrounding communities, and help reduce the isolation people faced in rural areas. “As a mother of two young boys and a local physiotherapist living in Willung South, I have found there to be a lack of outdoor infrastructure in the area,” she wrote. “There is a large number of children living in Gormandale and surrounding towns and therefore have limited access to facilities, with most living on farms with no access to footpaths and roads either being highway, hilly or dangerous due to log trucks. “This makes it very challenging terrain for new and young bike riders, and also limits children with the use of scooters and skateboards. “There is currently only a small playground in Gormandale, otherwise most families have to travel

to Yarram, Port Albert, Rosedale or Traralgon to access footpaths and decent playgrounds. “These families are spending copious time in the car for school, work and essential services, so reducing this time for exercise and leisure would have a positive effect on the community and environment. “A pump track would be a fabulous addition to the town as it would allow for bike riders, scooters and skateboarders.” Ms Issell said the facility would also help tourism, with Gormandale seen as a gateway to the south of Wellington Shire from the Latrobe Valley. Thirteen signatories of another petition are asking for Commercial St,Yarram, to be sealed because residents, as the accompanying letter stated,“were not able to open the windows and doors to the homes or businesses due to constant dust being created by the passing vehicles and wind”. Commercial St is one of the final streets in Yarram yet to be sealed, and is regularly used because of its location in the middle of town. Commercial St is parallel to the town’s main thoroughfare, with daily traffic from the local school, Woolworths trucks and customers, and residents. Six to 10 Woolworths trucks travel along Commercial St every day to avoid turning left into Commercial Lane. It is also used as a shortcut by pedestrians and bike riders.

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the alarming rate of 3000 Aussie babies dying suddenly and unexpectedly each year, and also towards support services for grief-stricken families who lose babies. Three thousand families — whose grief is compounded by the current COVID-19 restrictions — need Australia’s help right now — so people are encouraged to be red nose heroes by buying a Red Nose Day face mask via shoprednose.com.au

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International complaints against Victorian logging

AN Australian environmentalist group has filed formal complaints with international enforcement agencies to “prevent illegal logging” in Victoria’s forests, after a recent Federal Court decision found VicForests in breach of state and federal law. The move has left forestry peak bodies furious at the trivialisation of illegal logging and “callous disregard” for essential workers during a global pandemic. The Wilderness Society has appealed to enforcement agencies in Germany, Denmark and the United States to prevent illegal logging in Victoria’s “fire-affected forests and wildlife habitats”. Paper and cardboard, produced by Nippon Paper Group owned Opal Australian Paper, is sold through its German and United States subsidiaries, and the environmentalist group has subsequently filed formal complaints for breach of each country’s illegal logging laws with their relevant authorities. The Federal Court decision is being appealed by VicForests. Wilderness Society markets campaign manager Peter Cooper said after last summer’s bushfires, the remaining unburnt habitat for threatened wildlife must be protected, not logged. “If Australia’s environmental regulators were effective, then we wouldn’t need to call for international help. But this is not the case,” he said. “The Wilderness Society is calling on European and American help to strengthen our forest governance and reverse the downward trajectory of our endangered forest-dependent wildlife. “The United States and European Union have illegal logging laws that exist to protect their citizens from exposure to illegally logged products ... and to provide a market incentive to countries with failing forest governance to clean up their own act.” The Australian Forest Products Association and Victorian Association of Forest Industries have slammed the move, saying it trivialised the global scourge of illegal logging and encouraged protesters to disrupt legal timber harvesting when the economy was already at a devastating low. Australian Forest Products Association chief executive Ross Hampton said on the same day the Victorian government announced the economy would likely be in a deep recession with potentially tens of thousands of job losses, the Wilderness Society had taken its campaign against the state’s sustainably-managed native forest industries to an international audience, and trivialised the global scourge of illegal logging. “It seems to be lost on The Wilderness Society that amid the unprecedented lockdown in Victoria and the devastating impact on the state’s economy, Victoria’s native forest industries continue to

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Australian environmentalists The Wilderness Society has appealed to enforcement agencies in Germany, the United States and Denmark, claiming international companies that use VicForests’ timber in their products are in breach of their respective country’s stance on “illegal logging”. operate to produce essential products like packaging, timber products for the building industry, pallets for supermarket deliveries, and firewood,” Mr Hampton said. “These are vital jobs producing essential products in a lawful, sustainable industry that a vocal minority of extremists want to close down — most Victorians would be rightly horrified by The Wilderness Society’s conduct.” Victorian Association of Forest Industries chief executive Tim Johnston added actions like this emboldened protestors who choose to disrupt legal timber harvesting operations and put themselves and others at risk. Mr Hampton said it was also wrong of the Wilderness Society to be equating VicForests’ tightly regulated harvesting operations with the global illegal logging trade. “The Wilderness Society effectively trivialises the global criminal trade in illegally logged forest products that leads to deforestation, poor working conditions and environmental vandalism, and it undermines the huge efforts of global agencies like Interpol in combating this scourge,” he said. “Australia’s illegal logging laws are designed to prevent the importation and domestic harvesting of timber outside of legitimate regulatory

frameworks. “Australia is part of a global effort to stamp out the theft, laundering and trade of illegal timber, often by organised crime syndicates, particularly in developing countries. “The Wilderness Society should not undermine these efforts for the sake of a cheap headline.” Mr Hampton said it should also be noted the Federal Court decision, which is being appealed, only related to a handful of forest coupes harvested between 2016 and 2018. The Australian Forest Products Association represents forest growers, harvesters, and manufacturers of timber and paper products. “VicForests uses the equivalent of just four trees out of 10,000 every year, and old growth trees are protected,” Mr Hampton said. “It is certified to the world’s largest global certification scheme called PEFC (known as Responsible Wood in Australia). “Every tree that is used is regenerated. “It is completely sustainable environmentally and a vital driver of jobs in many regional Victorian towns. “The Wilderness Society should not have to be told that now is not the time to be trying to close down an essential industry in Victoria.”

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Access government services online or over phone now CENTRELINK and Medicare operations are changing for Victoria under new restrictions announced by the state government. Victorians who need to access payments are urged to use Services Australia’s online and call service options rather than visit service centres. A step-by-step guide to applying for payments is available at servicesaustralia.gov.au/covid19 and information about online and self-service options is available at servicesaustralia.gov.au/ selfservice, or by phoning 136 240. People don’t need to go into a service centre to confirm their identity and get a Customer Reference Number, which can be done online. Service centres will remain open, but only for the most vulnerable in the community. In line with the latest health advice, there will be strict limits on the number of staff and customers who can be in a service centre at any one time, and those visiting must wear a face covering. If someone attends a service centre and they can undertake their business via online or telephone, they may be asked to leave and use these services. Someone may also be asked to

leave if their border or travel permit does not allow them to be in a service centre. The easiest and quickest way to begin a claim is online or via phone. People can do most of their Centrelink and Medicare business online or over the phone, with people encouraged to use these channels wherever possible. Government Services Minister Stuart Robert said people could check and begin applying for assistance now and activate it if they left or had reduced employment. “If a person thinks there may be a change to your employment over the coming weeks, I’d encourage you to go to www.servicesaustralia. gov.au/covid19 right now to check eligibility and start the application process,” he said. “People may be redirected to online or phone services if they visit a service centre for routine business — so save a trip, stay home and try these options first.” If people can’t use Services Australia’s online services, they can phone their main payment line for assistance. People can also phone 131 202 to speak to Services Australia in their language.

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Some surgeries suspended

Kindergarten free for term three

ALL category three and non-urgent category two elective surgery in regional Victoria will be paused to ensure public hospitals have the beds, equipment and staff needed to continue the fight against coronavirus. Where possible, category three and nonurgent category two surgery which is already booked should still take place, however this is at the hospital’s discretion. No new non-urgent surgeries will be booked. This announcement follows on from the recent decision to pause all category three and non-urgent category two elective surgery in metropolitan Melbourne and reduce elective surgery lists across public and private hospitals. Category one and urgent category two surgeries will continue to take place so those that need emergency care will still be looked after. IVF activity will also be exempt from these restrictions. With coronavirus numbers continuing to grow at a slow but steady rate in regional Victoria, it is more likely that hospitals will have to manage additional patients. Pausing all non-urgent elective surgery across the state will create additional capacity within the health system — which is particularly necessary in the event of large scale aged care outbreaks, where in some cases, the best option for the patients is to transfer them out of aged care facilities and into hospitals. The decision on whether to transfer aged care residents to hospitals is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account what is clinically best for patients. The government will reinstate an elective surgery blitz across the state as soon as it is safe to do so — aiming to catch up on backlogs .

Emergency surgeries will still be able to take place under the surgery suspension. There are 800 ICU beds across the state, with hundreds more ready to be scaled up and down as needed for coronavirus patients. There are more than 1500 ventilators in Victorian health services, and the government says it can access thousands more if needed to convert additional beds into ICU capacity

— as well as more than a thousand IV pumps, hundreds of patient monitors and personal protective equipment to distribute to frontline workers. At the time the Gippsland Times went to press yesterday morning, there were no detected active cases of COVID-19 in Wellington Shire.

Rural Bank Sale branch still operating remotely

RURAL Bank’s Sale branch has shut its doors, but its services will be accessible as staff operate remotely. Rural Bank’s five regional Victorian offices, including Sale, have closed, with all transactional services continuing at Bendigo Bank branches. Rural Bank staff will remain accessible to customers via phone, video phone applications such

as Facetime, Bendigo Bank branch appointments or outdoors, on farm. Rural Bank chief executive Alexandra Garmann said the bank had clear safety measures in place, would continue to assess the level of risk “and take reasonable and appropriate actions to protect our staff and customers, based on the latest expert advice�.

The bank advises customers to only visit Bendigo Bank branches or seek appointments at Rural Bank offices if they are feeling well. Customers are also being advised to observe the required social distancing and face covering guidelines, although they may be asked to temporarily remove face coverings for identification purposes.

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ALL kinder in Victoria will be free for term three. The state government announced a relief package to support early childhood services through the pandemic on Sunday, with Education Minister James Merlino touting an extension to the free sessional kinder support and an additional $1.6 million in grants. The grants will be available via the Australianfirst School Readiness Funding program for kindergartens to help deliver early childhood education to children learning at home. Kindergartens can use the extra funding to access a range of online programs containing play-based learning activities for parents to do with their children at home. The funding will be available to services not yet receiving funding through the $160 million School Readiness Funding initiative, and already able to access these supports. Early childhood care and education services in regional and rural Victoria can continue to operate as normal under stage three restrictions, with safety measures in place. The government will increase funding for sessional kinder services across regional and rural Victoria, meaning parents across the state will be able to send their children to kindergarten for free during term three, as is already the case for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. Sessional kindergartens in regional and rural areas can also now access support for unfunded three-year-old kindergarten programs. The funding will be available for not-for-profit services, including community-based, local government and school providers that are offering sessional programs and are not already receiving JobKeeper payments. Under stage four restrictions in Melbourne, permitted workers are able to access childcare and kinder if there is no one else in their household who is able to supervise their child. The government will also provide any funded kindergarten service directed to close because of a confirmed COVID-19 case with extra funding to undertake an infectious clean before re-opening. This is in addition to cleaning grants of between $900 and $1500 that have been offered to all services delivering a funded kinder program. This additional funding is part of an up to $45 million support package for sessional kindergarten providers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Local support for COVID-19 available via council hotline WELLINGTON Shire residents who need help because of the coronavirus pandemic can use Wellington Shire Council’s COVID-19 Relief Information Line. The line will be answered by council staff equipped to answer questions and provide advice and referrals for enquiries about food, accommodation, psychosocial support, medications, transport, shopping delivery services and other locally available services. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said the line had been in operation since April, and was established to help residents who were finding it difficult to find the information they needed. “While we have been through stage three restrictions earlier in the year, this second wave

of restrictions has hit many harder this time,� he said. “It’s not surprising some people in our community are feeling a bit overwhelmed and don’t know where to source local information. “This Wellington COVID-19 Relief Information Line will help connect members of the public with the products and services they require to get through this pandemic.� The Wellington COVID-19 Relief Information Line number is 1300 137 218, and is open 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. The line will operate until it is no longer needed. For all relief queries outside the normal business hours, phone the state-based coronavirus hotline, available 24 hours each day, on 1800 675 398.

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Welcome boost for Yarram Men’s Shed YARRAM Men’s Shed is among four local men’s sheds in Gippsland to receive a welcome funding boost through the National Shed Development Program. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the Yarram shed would receive $2575 to buy tools and equipment. “I’ve been able to visit a number of men’s sheds across Gippsland and am always impressed by the contribution the sheds make to their local community and to the volunteers who attend regularly,� Mr Chester said. “Men’s sheds make a valuable contribution to the community and there’s a strong sense of camaraderie and mateship among the blokes who give their time to do something for others — and the level of craftsmanship is terrific. “The benefits of these sheds to men’s health are widely acknowledged. “This shed, like others across Gippsland, offers support to local men and friendly, easy-going company.� Yarram Neighbourhood House established the

men’s shed almost 20 years ago. It was run from a rundown shed with second-hand tools. Yarram Neighbourhood House coordinator Cathy Cook said the money would be used to replace well-used aging equipment. “This is great news for our men’s shed,’ Mrs Cook said. “We will be replacing the old joiner planer and table saw, which have been in the shed since it was first set up. “Both tools are well past their use-by date, so it will be good to be able to replace these items with more modern ones.� Over the years, the work space has expanded and better tools have been bought. The men’s shed will close its doors for now because of the re-introduction of level three coronavirus restrictions, but its members are all expected to resume work on projects they’d left unfinished or simply enjoy some company when restrictions ease again. Men’s sheds in Twin Rivers, Lakes Entrance and Toongabbie also received funding.

Super amnesty ends soon THEAustralianTax Office has begun sending notices to employers reminding them of the impending deadline for the super guarantee amnesty. The amnesty expires on September 7. The super guarantee amnesty is a one-off opportunity that allows employers to disclose and pay previously unpaid superannuation, dating back to July 1, 1992. To take up the amnesty, businesses must come forward and disclose to theATO before the amnesty expires on September 7, and either pay the unpaid amounts of superannuation in full with interest, or put a payment plan in place to do so in the future. Payments made by September 7 will be tax deductible. Employers who don’t come forward in this amnesty period and are subsequently audited and found to

have underpaid employees will face significant financial penalties. The economy-wide rollout of SingleTouch Payroll’s real time data reporting to the ATO means future underpayments are highly likely to be detected. TheATO has acknowledged that some businesses may not be fully able to pay their super guarantee debt at this time because of COVID-19.To encourage employers to still apply for the amnesty, the ATO has measures in place to work with businesses and create payment plans to make good on unpaid super over time. For more information about the super guarantee amnesty, visit www.ato.gov.au/sgamnesty Businesses needing more information can phone the ATO emergency support information line on 1800 806 218.

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Veterans at risk of homelessness

THE Salvos are advocating for an increased spend by the government in social housing to end homelessness, saying it would also inject a much-needed economic boost into building and construction sectors across Australia. The Salvation Army, one of the country’s largest homelessness service providers, says veterans are particularly at risk of homelessness Salvo’s national general manager for homelessness services Livia Carusi said the focus should not only be on service provision for those currently in homelessness, but also on prevention for those most at risk. “Our veterans deserve better,” she said. “No veteran should experience homelessness. “A safe, affordable and secure home is the very least we can ensure, accompanied by the necessary supports required,” she said. Veterans are among the most vulnerable in Australia to homelessness, as a result of the high proportion of mental health issues. There is strong prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, which can exacerbate issues of relationship breakdown and alcohol and substance abuse. This is reflected in the data, where 5.3 per cent of recentlytransitioned veterans become homeless within 12 months of returning home, compared to just 1.9 per cent of the Australian population. In a recent Salvation Army

The Salvos say 5.3 per cent of recently-transitioned veterans become homeless within 12 months of returning home, compared to just 1.9 percent of the Australian population. survey of their clients who have accessed homelessness services, 90 per cent of respondents said they believed the issue of homelessness was preventable, highlighting the strong need for prevention to work in conjunction with practical service delivery. Salvos veteran support officer Johnathon Dyer said the Salvos had been supporting Veterans suffering with homelessness for decades, supporting those in the aftermath of World War 1 and 2, the Vietnam War, and now all of those who identify as veterans, whether for Australia or abroad. “We want to encourage Aussies to become more aware of the issue of veteran homelessness, and to stand alongside The Salvos and other charities doing amazing work in this space.

“Join us in our pursuit to end veteran homelessness,” he said. For more information about how you or a loved one can receive help, or to support the work of The Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or phone 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). The Open Arms veterans and families counselling service is available to anyone in the veteran community who needs support or someone to talk to. It offers a range of telehealth options including telephone or video counselling and peer support. Face-to-face counselling is also available, except in Melbourne because of current restrictions. Phone the support line on 1800 011 046 to find out more.

Sale’s Rose Jackson, pictured with her son Ross and Veterans’ Affairs Minister and local MP Darren Chester, is the first person in Australia to receive a commemorative medallion marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The medallion is available to all living World War 2 veterans.

Sale’s Rose is first WW2 vet to receive anniversary medallion ASK 98-year-old Rose Jackson what she remembers about the end of World War 2 and she’ll tell you about the bells ringing, car horns honking, people hanging out of windows and streets crammed with happy revellers. Mrs Jackson, who grew up in Seaspray and lives in Sale, was stationed at Bandiana near Albury as a private in the Australian Women’s Army Service when the end of the war was declared. Now she is among the precious few World War 2 veterans still among us and she’s the first in Australia to receive a special medallion commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of the war. Gippsland MHR and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Darren Chester recently launched the medallion and certificate which is available to every living World War 2 veteran to mark the anniversary on August 15. “As we approach this special date, we recognise that it will be one of the last opportunities we have as a nation to publicly acknowledge the remaining veterans of World War 2, of which there are around 12,000 still with us today,” Mr Chester said.

“These brave Australians served our nation in the far corners of the world, fighting in theatres of war from Europe to North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East, to Asia and the Pacific, as well as the Australian mainland. “Australia can never fully repay the debt we owe these amazing men and women but, to mark their service, the federal government has produced this commemorative medallion and certificate of commemoration for our remaining living World War 2 veterans. “This is a way we can say ‘thank you for your service’. “It’s a gesture of appreciation from a grateful nation to those who, like Rose Jackson as a young woman in her early 20s, were part of the war effort and worked to protect our way of life.” World War 2 veterans can apply online to receive the commemorative medallion and certificate at dva.gov.au/medallion Those without internet access can phone 02 6191 8217 during business hours. Families may also apply on behalf of a living veteran.

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THIS Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of World War 2. About one million Australians served during World War 2. In the lead up to the anniversary, Gippsland MHR and Veterans’ Affairs Minister Darren Chester is encouraging people to undertake family history research to “uncover and capture the stories of these one million people and ensure they live on. “For families, it is a chance to learn more about someone who served, and for the nation, it is a time to gain a greater understanding of our involvement in this major conflict,” Mr Chester said. “All we need to do is ‘just ask’ the question – what did my family do during the war? “How do I learn more about Australia’s involvement in the Second World War?” Mr Chester said it was easier than ever before to research a family member’s military history. “The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has brought together all of its nominal rolls, including the

Second World War nominal roll, into one website to make it easier to search and find information on those Australians who served in this war,” he said. The National Archives of Australia is working to digitise all of its World War 2 records and the Australian War Memorial also has a wide range of useful information. Those who need a little help to get started can visit the Researching Australians at War page on the Anzac Portal – www.anzacportal.dva.gov.au “Ancestry.com.au is also helping Australians pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed in the Second World War by providing free online access to all Australian and New Zealand military records on the site from August 13 to August 16,” Mr Chester said. “I encourage all Australians to look into their family’s Second World War history and capture these stories, and to visit anzacportal.dva.gov.au/ vp75 to learn more about a war that changed our nation’s history forever.”

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Commemorating the end of WW2

Vic. Paybook photograph, taken on enlistment, of Lieutenant Irene Ada (Rene) Singleton, 2/10th Australian General Hospital, Australian Army Nursing Service. One of 40 local women to serve in World War 2, she died on February 20, 1945, from malnutrition and ill-treatment as a prisoner of war in what is now Indonesia. Photo: Virtual War Memorial It is our obligation to remember all the men and mainly through those persons who were children women, everyone who served this country in World at the time, starts to diminish. War 2. I implore you all to never forget their service As the years progress it becomes harder, par- and sacrifice. ticularly as the direct connection to World War 2 Lest we forget.

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THIS year, it is 75 years since the end of World War 2. Almost a million Australians, men and women, served in World War 2. They fought in campaigns against Germany, Italy and Japan. On August 14, 1945, the Japanese Emperor surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, thus ending World War 2. Victory in the Pacific Day is commemorated on August 15 each year. The men and women who fought to defeat Hitler, Mussolini and Japanese militarism are quickly and quietly passing away. In fact, most are already gone. As we prepare to mark Victory in the Pacific Day this year and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2, only about 12,000 Australian veterans of the war remain with us today. It was World War 2 — the bloodiest conflict in history — that defined the 20th century. Western liberal democracies were faced with their greatest risk from fascism and expansionist militarism. The consequences and legacies of World War 2 still resonate in many parts of the world. In Britain, the Battle of Britain and “spirit of the Blitz” have become nostalgic celebrations of British character, whereas in eastern Europe, the national memories of the war are being vigorously renewed and reinvented. The brutality of Japan’s war in China likewise remains a source of contention between those two countries. For many European and Asian countries, World War 2 was a defining pivotal event that forged postwar national identities. Australia is unusual in that its national identity was formed during World War 1 rather than World War 2. Beyond some notions of Australianness, however, World War 2 helped shape the Australia we recognise today. The war afforded new opportunities for women; an expansion of Australian science and industry; the development of new relationships with the US and Britain; and a new awareness of our place in the region and the world. The war would become Australia’s largest-ever military commitment. From 1939 to 1945, about 990,900 Australian men and women enlisted in the forces and half a million served overseas; 30,500 became prisoners of war, more than 8000 died in captivity of the total of almost 40,000 who died in the war. Tens of thousands more were wounded or injured. The Japanese also interned about 1500 Australian civilians in different parts of Asia and the Pacific. Additionally, thousands of other Australians served in the Australian Women’s Land Army, the Merchant Navy and in other occupations supporting the war effort. Australians served all over the world, from the deserts of North Africa to the Arctic convoys to the Soviet Union; from the skies over occupied Europe to the jungles of Malaya and New Guinea. Australian war correspondents similarly bore witness to some of the world’s defining cataclysmic moments, from the misery of Stalingrad in 1942-43 to the Allied invasion of Europe on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and the liberation of the German concentration camps in 1945. While the darkest moments and turning points of 1942 are more familiar in the Australian memory

of the war — among them the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin, the Japanese attacks on Sydney Harbour and Newcastle, and the fighting along the Kokoda Trail — it was in 1945 that Australian forces were more heavily engaged than at any other time. In addition to the nearly 13,000 Australian airmen serving in Britain in 1945, the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force contributed to the liberation of the Philippines, while the Australian army fought multiple campaigns in New Guinea and Bougainville, and on Borneo in the Netherlands East Indies (modern day Indonesia). Criticised as unnecessary “mopping-up” campaigns, these final operations in New Guinea and Bougainville were slow, grinding affairs fought through swamps, along jungle tracks, and atop mountain spurs. Lieutenant Colin Salmon, an armoured corps officer, later described Bougainville as “one long bloody hard slog”. Over 66,000 women enlisted in the RAN, the Army, the RAAF and the Land Army during the war. More than 130 women died overseas and in Australia. One casualty was Lieutenant Irene Singleton from Maffra. A nurse with the 2/10 Australian General Hospital, Irene was captured by the Japanese after the fall of Singapore in 1942. She died on February 20, 1945, from malnutrition and ill-treatment as a prisoner of war in what is now Indonesia. Research shows up to 4000 IndigenousAustralians served in the three services during the war. Many were killed fighting and at least a dozen died as prisoners of war. As in World War 1, Indigenous Australians served under the same conditions as white service people. However, again at war’s end, they did not receive the benefits given to other service people. In the case of some Indigenous service persons, they did not receive their back pay and medals until 1992, 47 years after the end of the war. One Indigenous Australian who served was Warrant Officer Leonard Waters, the first indigenous fighter pilot in the RAAF. He joined the RAAF in 1942 and after lengthy and highly competitive training, Leonard was selected as a pilot and assigned to 78 Squadron, stationed in Dutch New Guinea and later in Borneo. The squadron flew Kittyhawk fighters. Waters named his Kittyhawk “Black Magic” and flew 95 operational sorties. After the war, he hoped to find a career in civilian flying, but bureaucratic delays and lack of financial backing forced him to go back to shearing. Like many others, he found civilian life did not allow him to use the skills that he had gained during the war. On August 15, 1945, Japan finally surrendered. In cities around Australia, spontaneous rejoicing broke out with wild scenes of celebration. One Sydney resident remembered: “We joined the deliriously happy throng celebrating in the city streets, particularly in Martin Place, which was awash with torn paper, streamers and unrolled toilet paper rolls.” However, for the men doing the fighting in the islands, the declaration was greeted more sombrely. There was no wild celebration among frontline soldiers. Too many had seen friends killed or wounded. Nineteen-year-old Lance Corporal Peter Medcalf, a rifleman serving in an infantry battalion on Bougainville, later remembered:“Strangely, no one laughed or cheered.All afternoon we sat quietly and speculated. We found it hard to understand fully”. Four-hundred-and-four men and 40 women from Sale and surrounds served in the Second World War. There are 47 names listed on the Sale Cenotaph of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the war. They include men and women who died as prisoners of war, mainly of the Japanese. Seven paid the ultimate price in 1945 alone.

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This Saturday, the world will commemorate 75 years since the end of World War 2. Sale RSL was planning to conduct a service on that day to remember the 444 men and women from the area who served during the war, however stage three restrictions have caused that service to be cancelled. The following article is the address which Sale RSL president Marty Tanzer was to provide at the service:

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Considering water’s future

STUDENTS will again have the chance to get creative and think about conserving water for future generations, with entries open for Gippsland Water’s National Water Week poster competition. Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the poster competition formed an important part of Gippsland Water’s community education program. “Our education program focuses on using water wisely and the importance of water for human health,” she said. “The National Water Week poster competition is a fun way for the youngest members of our community to think innovatively about solutions that will help protect precious resources as our population increases.” Primary school students are invited to design a poster that captures the ‘Reimagining Our

Water Future’ theme. “Water is our most precious natural resource,” Ms Cumming said. “This year’s theme is all about thinking of clever ways we can use and re-use water to ensure there is enough for future generations. “We’re encouraging local kids to get creative and illustrate their innovative ideas.” Individual prizes are up for grabs, and the winning school will receive $500 to put towards a sustainability project or science, technology, engineering and maths resources. National Water Week makes a splash across Australia in the third week of October each year. Entries must be submitted to Gippsland Water by Friday, September 11. For entry forms or more information, visit www.gippswater.com.au/education

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation general manager Grattan Mullet and chief executive Roger Fenwick hosting Gippsland Community Leadership Program participants at the GLaWAC head office in Lakes Entrance (photo taken before mandatory face masks were enforced).

Leadership program teams up with GLaWAC

DEVELOPING leaders for communities across Gippsland is a shared vision of the Gippsland Community Leadership Program and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation. The two entities recently signed a memorandum of understanding, to enhance the quality, connectivity and robustness of one of Australia’s longest-running community leadership programs. Program director Mark Answerth said working closely with GLaWAC as a large Traditional Owner corporation in Gippsland was exciting for the GCLP. “It will enable us to expand our knowledge of Aboriginal culture and our understanding of First Nations people in Gippsland,” he said. “We welcome the opportunity to work closely with GLaWAC, a partnership that will enrich and increase the Indigenous content within the GCLP framework. The aim of the memorandum of understanding

Last year’s Gippsland Water National Water Week poster competition winning entry by a student from Buln Buln Primary School.

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is to encourage the participation of Gippsland’s emerging Aboriginal leaders in the GCLP program, to ensure the program delivers meaningful Aboriginal cultural education to all participants, and to help foster initiatives that build trust and partnerships between the two entities, their staff and Gippsland communities. GLaWAC chief executive Roger Fenwick said the corporation would provide an Indigenous scholarship as part of the memorandum of understanding, enabling an emerging leader from the local Gunaikurnai community to participate in the leadership program each year. “GLaWAC is committed to supporting Aboriginal leaders on their journey,” he said. “There are numerous and complex demands on leaders and our Aboriginal leaders. Programs such as this one are vital in supporting the networks, personal awareness and skills required to be a strong leader and to also help our mobs achieve the outcomes they deserve.”

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Letters to the editor From Leukaemia Foundation acting general manager of supporters, Rachael Lance: EVERY day, 41 men, women and children are diagnosed with blood cancer in Australia and sadly, 20 people lose their lives to the disease each day. Blood cancer never stops, even during a pandemic ... and while we continue to stand together, apart, you can continue to support people affected by blood cancer in your local community by registering now for Light the Night — at Home. Host your own special event with your family and friends at your chosen location on Saturday, October 10 (restrictions permitting) and raise money to ensure families facing blood cancer have access to the best possible care and treatment as well as someone to support them through frightening and uncertain moments that follow a diagnosis. When you register at www.lightthenight.org. au you will receive one of the three coloured lanterns to light the night sky and symbolise the different ways blood cancer has touched your life: Blue — to show your support for someone facing blood cancer; gold — in memory of a loved one lost to blood cancer; and white — in honour of your own blood cancer journey. To find out more about how to participate, visit www.lightthenight.org.au, or phone 1800 500 088.

project”. “The Latrobe Valley has been a major employer of mining-trained locals for decades through its brown coal mines, however… they are being forced to shut down. “Kalbar’s new project could be a partial solution to these issues”. How many jobs will be “drive-in, drive-out” or “fly-in, fly-out?”. Local is defined in Kalbar’s local content policy as “east Gippsland, the wider Gippsland region and Australia”. What is the job tenure? According to Kalbar’s data, of the proposed 200 ongoing jobs (15 to 20 years) about 31 per cent would be Kalbar employees, 69 per cent contractors. The $155 million per year Lindenow Valley horticulture industry employs up to 2000 people. There are concerns of significant job losses because of how close the mine would be to vegetable fields and the Mitchell River (water used to irrigate those crops). Jobs in tourism and agriculture would also be vulnerable if there was contamination. According to the horticulture industry’s irrigation data, if the approximately three to four billion litres of water Kalbar says it requires annually was redirected to horticulture, they could create three times more jobs than Kalbar. These would be long-term sustainable jobs. According to National Farmers Federation statistics, every job created in agriculture leads to 4.2 indirect jobs. According to Kalbar’s website, one job only leads to one indirect job for the life of the mine.

Wondering at how many We need to care for jobs will be created asylum-seekers From Jeanette Wagner, acting secretary, East Gippsland Community Action Group:

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MINING companies often quote the number of potential jobs to gain support for their mine. Jobs are certainly needed for economic development, but it’s not quite as simple as that. Questions must be asked, and costs taken into consideration. Will the number of projected jobs actually eventuate? Remember Adani’s inflated claims? Will jobs go to locals? When speaking about the proposed Fingerboards mineral sands mine in a Resource Global Network magazine, Kalbar Resources managing director Rob Bishop said “there are major benefits to the local community from this

JOBKEEPER and JobSeeker packages must include everyone, including those on temporary visas. I want to look out for my community. Refugees and people seeking asylum are part of our community, and deserve to be included in the current COVID-19 safety net package. We have the capacity to ensure our safety net is fair, but the government has deliberately excluded people seeking asylum. I know we must love one another, as God loves us. Love means sitting with the people who are forgotten, listening and praying for ways to help. Safety net packages are designed to help

people in a vulnerable stage of life so they can afford to plan a future. Therefore JobKeeper and JobSeeker packages must include everyone, including those on temporary visas. Medicare and income support must include everyone. It shouldn’t be up to the people experiencing most stress and impacts to have to fight for their inclusion.

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play, socialisation, and regular walks. One of them was confined to a cage for most of the day, and forced to live in her own waste. Her only exercise was being chained to a walking machine. The other dog has badly-worn teeth from chewing on the bars of her cage, and anxiety issues that are only now settling after years in a loving home. This patently non-essential business should not be permitted during a state of disaster, or any state at all. This exemption puts profit above anything else, including public safety.

From John Cooney, Cowwarr: THERE is something reassuring about the Victorian Hardwood Sawmillers Association and scientist Mark Poynter challenging attempts to close down the hardwood timber industry. It took the High Court of Australia to rescue us from the machinations of our ideologues in the case of Cardinal Pell. It is to be hoped that our difficulty with the Leadbeater’s possum can be resolved effectively in-house. Certainly, recent events have demonstrated the need for good government, and that these needs are not being met.

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From Desmond Bellamy, special projects coordinator, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Australia: UNDER stage four restrictions in Victoria we cannot have a haircut, exercise for more than an hour, or buy food after 8pm. Why, then, is dog racing still permitted? According to Premier Daniel Andrews, shutting down the industry would present “significant animal welfare issues”. What can we take from this statement? After all, this is an industry that railed against legislation requiring them to provide dogs with enriching toys, claiming this “anthropomorphised” greyhounds. Some greyhound trainers have previously been exposed for dumping dogs in mass graves, and live-baiting small animals. I am the proud fur-grandpa of two rescued greyhounds. These loving, quirky individuals spent their early lives cut off from natural pleasures like

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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Now accepting applications for private plots at Seed EXCITING things are happening at Seed Community Garden, on the fringes of lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale. While still not quite ready to open to the public, a hardworking team of volunteers has been busy building raised garden beds, installing a pizza oven and a greenhouse, and undertaking some behind-the-scenes planning. The aim of the garden is to give individuals and community groups the opportunity to take part in activities that encourage friendship, teach new skills and allow participants to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being outdoors growing delicious, healthy vegetables. The garden is expected to open on Saturday, October 11, subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

Seed recently formed its own committee of management, and is inviting applications for garden beds from individuals or community organisations by September 1. The prices for private beds are $60 per year for a six metre bed, $45 per year for a 4.5m bed, and $15 per year for a 1.5m bed. If there are more applications than beds, a ballot system will be used to allocate from those on the waiting list. The committee hopes to grant access to the private beds on September 18, however this will depend upon COVID-19 restrictions For more information or to get involved with Seed, email seedmemberships@gmail.com or visit www.facebook. com/seedcommunitygarden or www.seedcommunitygarden.org

Community briefs Spring and summer Sailability program cancelled SAILABILITY Wellington, the popular volunteer-run program that offers people the chance to enjoy sailing in safe all-abilities sail boats, has been forced to cancel its spring and summer program. Sailability coordinator Neill Ross said after consultation with Sale Specialist School and advice from Yachting Australia, it has been decided, because of COVID-19 restrictions, to cancel the sailing program for 2020. “We will reconsider the situation for 2021 as information comes to hand,� Mr Ross said.

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Local markets cancelled

LOCAL markets have had to cancel because of stage three restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sale Producers Market, scheduled to be held this Saturday, has been cancelled, but still has some of its regular storeholders trading remotely. For more information, visit the Sale Producers Market Facebook page. Maffra Rotary Club was forced to cancel its market on August 2, but organisers hope to “be back in September�. Sale Sunday Market has not traded since March, and is still on hold until further notice.

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Stratford WW2 event postponed

STRATFORD Cemetery’s community day to honour World War 2 men and women has been postponed until Sunday, October 11. Family members of the wives of servicemen who were so looking forward to the day are determined to make it to the delayed event, including Joan McIlwain, Isobel Hamlyn, Shirley McNally, Nell Tobin and Catherine Blandford. Two of the widows are 98, and all have passed their 90th birthdays.

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Charity book sale needs book, CD, DVD donations THE St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral Giant Book Fair has been postponed to late September, so organisers still need donated books. Organisers are accepting all types of books, DVDs and CDs. These can be dropped off at any time, preferably to the back of the cathedral hall in Sale, or phone Christine on 0438 595 056 for more details or pick-ups.

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Around—Maffra Jennifer Toma WITH stage three COVID-19 restrictions in place, gatherings of more than two people are not permitted. Two people may exercise together with social distancing. Maffra Recreation Reserve is not an off-lead area for dogs. Dogs must be kept on a lead, as there have been a number of dog attacks in recent times at the reserve. MAFFRA Vigilance Society Op Shop, Foster St, is closed until the end of the lockdown period. Customers have been asked not to leave donations until the op shop reopens. St J’s Op Shop, Johnson St, Maffra, is trading with reduced hours. For the next six weeks it will be open 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday and 9am until noon Saturdays. Donations will be accepted at the rear of the shop in the undercover area.

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A perfect evening at Seaspray last Thursday.

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Stormy skies over Lake Victoria, near Loch Sport.

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Do you have an impressive photo of the local area? Wildlife? Landscapes? The weather? Reader gallery appears in each Friday issue of the Gippsland Times. Send your photo to news@gippslandtimes.com.au Last week’s full moon.

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Old farm buildings near Walpa.

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Herons at the wetlands.

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Pictured from left, Iman Simnett, Holly Whitelaw, Samithri Kaluarachchi, Caitlin Bolitho, Emily Thai and Emma Meredith at Gippsland Grammar’s inaugural beanie day. Photo: Contributed

Beanie day to help fight brain cancer

A build-up of lint in dryer filters is a common cause of house fires.

Laundry fires a preventable problem, says the CFA THE Country Fire Authority is reminding residents to check the electrical appliances in laundries, and ensure all chemicals are placed safely away from potential hazards. CFA deputy chief officer Trevor Owen said far too often firefighters were called to house fires caused by laundry appliances, some with devastating consequences, which could have been prevented by some simple maintenance. “As we increase our use of our laundry appliances so does the fire risk, particularly if they have been sitting unused for a period of time,� he said. “Good housekeeping is essential for a safe laundry, especially as the laundry contains electrical items and is used to store cleaning products and chemicals.�

GIPPSLAND Grammar students wore beanies to school recently in memory of their much-loved classmate Billy Adams, who died of brain cancer in June last year. Billy was part of the Gippsland Grammar graduating class of 2017. He began at Gippsland Grammar in Year 3, 2007, at the Bairnsdale campus, later moving to the Garnsey campus in Sale. Billy was a dedicated student who loved representing the school in the swimming pool. He lived with his family in Lakes Entrance and enjoyed his senior school years in the boarding house. Billy was diagnosed with brain cancer in January 2016 as he was about to begin Year 12. Medical experts thought he would only have 12 months to live. But in 2017, still undergoing chemotherapy treatment, he insisted on going back to school to complete Year 12 and graduate. He went into remission and accepted a university place in arts and by the second semester was offered a place to study law. During the mid-term break he enjoyed a trip to Italy. He returned from overseas with headaches, which quite simply meant his cancer was on the move again. Prominent neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo removed a large section, but could not remove 100 per cent. Dr Teo offered him one of the first clinical trials in Australia for medicinal cannabis oil. In January 2019, Billy also went to China for immunotherapy and sono-photo dynamic treatment, which uses light and sound frequencies to damage and destroy cancer cells. Billy gave his best effort in every treatment option made available to him, but he could not beat this hideous disease. He was 20 years old when he died. Billy’s parents, Peter and Tanya Adams, wrote to the Gippsland Grammar school community, expressing their gratitude to the school for hosting the special day in honour of Billy. “Our boys loved every minute they spent at the school and to know they will always be

Common causes of fires in the laundry are clothes dryers, which are used more frequently this time of year. “The more you use it, the more lint builds up, so it’s important to get into the habit of cleaning the filter to reduce the risk of this material catching on fire,� Mr Owen said. “We would urge residents to clean the lint filter in their dryers and continue to do this after every use. “We also need to ensure we let the clothes dryers completely cool down before stopping the cycle ... making small changes to maintaining your appliances can make a big difference.� Electrical appliances should also be kept away from water.

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treasured and remembered, fills our hearts with joy,� they wrote. “Let’s hope simple days like these help others recognise the symptoms of this hideous disease and stops the suffering.� All money raised from the inaugural ‘wear a beanie to school day’ will go to Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation.

Rail trail work continuing

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Billy Adams with his little mate Reuben. Billy lost his battle with brain cancer at the age of 20.

WORK to seal a seven-kilometre section of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail between Traralgon and Glengarry is nearing completion. It will be the second of two federally-funded projects along the rail trail to be finished in the past few months. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the other was the new 25-metre bridge over Eaglehawk Creek between Glengarry and Toongabbie which was installed in May. “A new cafĂŠ has opened its doors at the old Glengarry railway station, so people can now walk, run or ride from Traralgon to Glengarry, enjoy a bite to eat and a coffee and either return home or continue further along the trail,â€? he added. Gippsland Plains Rail Trail committee chairman Helen Hoppner said the completed projects were part of a larger planned spend. “The committee is working on a package of improvements to the rail trail, which have a combined value of $1.3 million,â€? she said. “We are now working on getting a new bridge over the Thomson River between Cowwarr and Dawson. “We are seeking permits and consulting with landowners and hope to be on site in summer. “All of these works will improve the walking experience and create a safer environment for everyone using the trail.â€? Mr Chester said all levels of government needed

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester, at the Traralgon end of the new sealed section of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. The trail stretches 67km between Traralgon and Stratford. to continue to invest in infrastructure on public land. “We need more quality public infrastructure — like walking and bike trails, camping grounds, rest areas and other facilities -— to complement our natural features and grow our visitor economy,� he said. Stretching 67km between Traralgon and Stratford, the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail is the only rail trail in Victoria where users can catch a train to and from either end.

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Brief details: Property: Affordable three bedroom, two living home with north-facing backyard. Address: 13 Glomar Grove, Sale. Price: Estimated selling range of $220,000 to $240,000. Agent: Heart Property. Phone David Wheeler on 5144 2266 or 0418 342 575.

An affordable home with two living areas

INDUSTRIAL 1-30 ACRES HEYFIELD

heater in the lounge room and a northfacing sunroom extension at the rear of the home. There is plenty of sheds, a carport, a chook shed and an undercover, enclosed outdoor area, complete with built-in barbecue. The back yard is fully-fenced and northfacing, capturing the winter sunshine. Agents say this property must be inspected to be fully appreciated, but those interested should be quick because it is bound to appeal and should sell quickly.

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GENTS say it is very rare to find a home with two separate living areas in this price range. In a nice, quiet location, this low maintenance three bedroom home has been well loved over the years, beautifully presented throughout and would be ideal for owner occupiers or investors, agents add. The home has had many upgrades, including aluminium cladding, a new kitchen with dishwasher and gas hot plates, an air conditioner and gas space

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HE Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s vacancy rate data for June has revealed vacant rental properties shrinking to 1.8 per cent in regional Victoria, which contrasted with vacancy rates in Melbourne climbing to three per cent. Rental prices in regional Victoria are holding firm, with median house rents remaining unchanged on $350 per week for the past six consecutive months. Regional units are sitting at $300 per week, a $5 increase on the previous month of May. In Geelong, house rental prices grew by $10 to $400 per week, while renting in Ballarat and Bendigo regions is more

affordable, with median rents in Ballarat now on $330 per week and Bendigo on $320 per week. The steady rental prices could be primarily attributed to property owners moving away from short term rentals like Airbnb. Fall in visitors and a drop in temporary overseas workers has meant that more landlords are returning to the traditional rental market. While the availability for long-term housing in Victoria continues to grow, more rental homes are urgently needed to help keep up with the growing demand. REIV chief executive Gil King said having lower rental vacancy rates throughout June means there were less homes available for

people to rent, but there was never a more important time to have a roof overhead. “Regional property managers are inundated with rental enquiries daily, and we need more rental stock to help meet our communities constantly growing housing needs,” Mr King said. “This rental data, combined with the annual growth shown in the June quarterly medians, demonstrates the strength and resilience of the Victorian property market. “Victoria’s rental market is holding firm in the face of the coronavirus pandemic creating unique conditions.” Buyers or sellers looking for objective information on the market or an agency should visit www.reiv.com.au

www.heartproperty.com.au

Email: info@heartproperty.com.au

201 York Street, Sale

Ph: 5144 2266

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STROLL TO BOWLS FROM THIS BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TWO BEDROOM HOME JUST LISTED

1/50 Princes Street Maffra

ESR: $330,000 - $360,000

Superbly located for elderly couples who love to bowl this very low maintenance home is only metres away from the bowls club and not far from the hospital, parkland and the main shopping strip. The property comprises a totally renovated two bedroom home on a compact easy care block of land that should be inspected by those who are considering a unit. An easy house to live in featuring an open plan living area, new kitchen with timber benchtops and dishwasher, spacious bathroom that is suitable to those who may be handicapped, two good sized bedrooms the master featuring an ensuite and walk in robe, an excellent north facing rear timber deck plus a good sized front timber deck to enjoy the outlook into the street. A good sized single lock up garage has an automatic door and the front yard is easy to look after. Be quick to inspect as this property has loads of appeal and should sell quickly.

Mark Hurst Sales 0409 442 532

David Wheeler Sales - 36 years exp 0418 342 575

Chrini Brand Property Manager 0457 705 353

Michael James Leasing Consultant 0487 146 463

Tracey Britton Reception

LIVE IN ONE COLLECT THE RENT FROM THE OTHER JUST LISTED

17 & 17A King Street Maffra

ESR: $430,000 - $470,000

This is the perfect property to turn your family home into an excellent investment property or simply buy for straight out investment purposes. Comprising two residences, the first is a four bedroom home and the second a two bedroom house/ unit. As both are currently rented to good tenants with a combined income of $545.00 per week this property also represents a brilliant investment showing a return in excess of 6%pa with minimal long term risk. Compare that to the pathetic returns banks are offering at the moment. Both homes have been substantially renovated throughout and are in very good condition so maintenance costs are minimal and the property is conveniently situated in the heart of Maffra close to most of the town’s attractions and services.

This week we have 1025 buyers on our data base, so if you are THINKING OF SELLING call us today! details and images on app or website VACANTFullLAND ................................................................................................

UNITS

LISTINGS WANTED! LISTINGS WANTED! LISTINGS WANTED!

4/291 York St Sale 2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $160p/w .........................................................$95,000 - $104,000 15/291 York St Sale 2B/R, Car Space, tenanted, $150p/w .........................................................$95,000 - $104,000 9/95 Macalister St Sale 1B/R, car space, close to CBD, tenanted $150p/w ......................................... Going Going... 1/10 Rolland St Sale 1B/R, renovated, Car Port, tenanted $170p/w.........................................$115,000 - $125,000 3/16 Hickeys Rd Wurruk 2B/R. C/Port, tenanted $205p/w ...............................................................$155,000 - $170,000 6/4 Neil St Stratford 2 Bedrooms, garage, brand new, over 55s ...............................................................$210,000 13/11 Trood St Sale 2B/R, C/Port, renovated kitchen, rear deck, solar panels................................................. Going Going... 4/17 Prince St Wurruk Modern 2B/R Villa, C/Port, tenanted $250p/w ......................................................$220,000 - $240,000 2/21 Topping St Sale 3B/R, Garage, tenanted $260p/w .............................................................$260,000 - $285,000 3/131 Cunninghame St Sale 2B/R villa, close to CBD, C/Port, private, tenanted $255p/w..................$265,000 - $290,000

BEACH PROPERTIES................................................................................ Full details and images on app or website

426 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach Approx 2400sqm block, across the road from the beach....................... Going Going... 440, 444 & 448 Shoreline Drive Golden Beach Approx 2400sqm each block, across the road from the beach..... ........ Going Going... 23 Davies St Seaspray Vacant land 796sqm, Fenced two sides, rural outlook ....................................$105,000 8 Ellen Eve Seaspray 2B/R, rumpus room, 659sq m block .................................................$190,000 - $209,000 71 Main Rd Seaspray 2B/R, 729sqm block, excellent tenant..............................................$220,000 - $240,000 93 Sunburst Ave Golden Beach 3B/R, Dbl Garage, C/Port...................................................................$235,000 - $255,000 71 Main Rd Seaspray 2B/R, 729sqm block, excellent tenant...................................................... Going Going... 93 Sunburst Ave Golden Beach 3B/R, Dbl Garage, C/Port...................................................................$235,000 - $255,000 HOUSES 17 Davies St Seaspray 3B/R, Garage, C/Port, fully furnished ...............................................$240,000 - $264,000 13 Panorama Drive Seaspray 3B/R, 4143sqm block, ocean glimpse, Garage....................................... Going Going... 28-30 Astro Avenue Golden Beach 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Close to shops and beach, 1199sqm block.......$280,000 - $308,000 3 Catton Street Seaspray Renovated 3B/R home on 1000sqm block close to beach.............$275,000 - $300,000 146 Dawson St Sale 10 Buckley St Seaspray 4B/R, dual street frontage, close to surf club .................................$396,000 - $435,000 13 Glomar Grove Sale 1 The Boulevard Loch Sport 3B/R, Dbl C/Port, Lake views, fully furnished..................................$445,000 - $489,000 64 Thomson St Sale 1/50 Princes St Maffra 17 King St Maffra RENTAL PROPERTIES Full details and images on app or website

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LISTINGS WANTED! LISTINGS WANTED! LISTINGS WANTED!

LIFESTYLE/FARMLETS

Full details and images on app or website

227 Inverbroom Rd Stratford 5B/R house (needs work) 1ha ( 2.5 acres ) 27mx 8m shed, garage, C/Port, 5m x 3m garden shed .......................................................................................................................................................... Going Going... 676B Princes Highway Montgomery Established cattery with 4B/R brick home on 2acres ( 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 )................................................................................................................................................$700,000 - $770,000

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4/95 Macalister St Sale 1B/R, ground floor, car space, close to CBD.............................................................$170p/w 18/291 York St Sale 2B/R, Close to CBD, car spac .....................................................................................$180p/w 71 Main Rd Seaspray 2B/R, C/Port..................................................................................................................$250p/w 34 McCole St Sale 2B/R, Garage ................................................................................................................$250p/w 211 Macalister St Sale 3 BDR, 1 Bathroom, Shedding ................................................................................................$260p/w 197 Stawell St Sale 2B/R, Spacious Villa Unit, Garage, great locatio .......................................................$330p/w 196 Macalister St Sale 3 BDR, 1 bathroom, Studio out back .......................................................................................$340p/w 5 Thornton Crt Sale 4B/R, ensuite, Dbl Garage...........................................................................................$450p/w Contact Michael James 0487 146 463 for more information or Download our free app to keep up to date with all of our rental properties.

3B/R fibro, C/Port......................................................................................$180,000 - $198,000 3B/R, Sunroom, C/Port, shedding............................................................$220,000 - $240,000 3B/R, Garage, triple C/Port tenanted $300p/w................................................ Going Going... 2B/R, fully renovated Garage, close to bowls ........................................$330,000 - $360,000 4B/R House plus a 2B/R Unit, $545p/w ...................................................$430,000 - $470,000

Times Property Guide, Tuesday, 11 August, 2020 – Page 19

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All Property Guide images and text are submitted by local real estate agents.

Quality family home

So you think solicitor conveyancing is too expensive when you are buying or selling real estate?

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HIS well maintained substantial family home is in a sought-after, family-friendly area. There are three separate living areas, a large open plan family area, and a well-equipped kitchen and meals area which leads to an undercover outdoor area. There is more living area at the front of the home, and a separate home theatre room. The bedrooms and study are generously sized, and there is central gas ducted heating, reverse cycle air conditioning and new carpet throughout. The gardens are low maintenance, there is double gate access to backyard, a garden shed, external window awnings and a segregated backyard. Agents say this is a fantastic home for a growing family who requires plenty of space.

Try us . . . you will be surprised Call our Sale office today for a quote

5144 1777 Karen Brown

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Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom home in sought-after area of Sale. Address: 19 Mark Avenue, Sale. Price: $479,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

WARREN, GRAHAM & MURPHY PTY. LTD.

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LOT 2 LLOWALONG ROAD, STRATFORD

20 PEARSON STREET, MAFFRA

One of a kind

“Lovely Rural Setting”

* 80 acres approx. * 30 megalitre water licence * Small steel framed hayshed * Rustic set of cattleyards * 3 dams * Subdivided into 4 paddocks

“Innea House”

* Modern day features combining yesteryear charm * Situated on a corner allotment within easy walking distance to main street * 4 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms * Renovated kitchen with gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher * Formal dining room * Huge family room * Ducted heating system and reverse cycle air conditioning * Fantastic outdoor entertaining area * Single garage * Secure rear yard

FOR SALE $320,000

FOR SALE $398,000

1/19 KING STREET, MAFFRA

30 CAHILL STREET, BRIAGOLONG

“Great value, great position” * Front unit of 2 unit complex * 2 bedrooms with built in robes * Separate lounge * North facing dining area * New carpets throughout * Reverse cycle air conditioning plus gas heater * Single garage with roller door * Private rear yard * Short stroll to bowls club, churches and main street

“Low Maintenance Solid Brick Home” * Well maintained solid brick home * 3 bedrooms all with built-in-robes * Open plan living area * Updated bathroom * Freshly painted internally * Double carport * 7m x 5m shed with concrete floor and power * Low maintenance garden * Quiet location in the centre of Briagolong township

FOR SALE $229,000

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FOR SALE $269,000

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HIS unique property is on 1.73 hectares just outside the quaint township of Stratford. The charming split level mud brick home has timber features throughout and a solar passive design. The light-filled lounge has a gas heater, the kitchen is well-equipped, and the north-facing outdoor area is ideal for the new owner to enjoy the area’s peace and tranquillity. There is a Colorbond shed and workshop, a double carport, a garden shed, chook pen, veggie garden and an orchard.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom mud brick home on 1.73 hectares just outside of Stratford. Address: 168 Briagolong Rd, Stratford. Price: $495,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Could you build any closer to town?

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HIS 1461 square metre block would be ideal to build the buyer’s dream home close to the Briagolong township, agents say. This property is only 150 metres from the centre of town, which includes the local hotel, a cafe, galleries and boutique shops. Water and power are connected, and the block still has the choice of driveway location. Set among beautiful old red gums, agents say this block, once transformed, will be a treasured property for years to come.

Property: Large building block in Briagolong’s township. Address: Lot 2 Forbes St, Briagolong. Price: $90,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

Attention investors and first home buyers

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HIS two bedroom, conite home is in original condition with lounge, gas heater and carpet. Both bedrooms are carpeted and have built-in robes. The bathroom has a bath with a shower over it, a vanity and a separate toilet. The kitchen has room for a small table and has an upright gas cooker. The property is fully-fenced, has a single carport and a storage shed.

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Brief details: Property: Two bedroom home with single carport and storage shed. Address: 12 Campbell Court, Sale. Price: $175,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Neat townhouse in a great area

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HIS low maintenance, three bedroom townhouse is set on 375 square metres in a private gated community. It has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area with tiled and carpeted floors. The kitchen has a dishwasher, electric oven and gas hotplates plus laminate bench tops, and the two bathrooms are fitted with quality fixtures and fittings. All the bedrooms have built-in robes, and there is a walk-in robe in the master bedroom. There is a reverse cycle unit, and a

Brief details: Property: Low maintenance three bedroom townhouse in a community-minded area. Address: 9 Bakker Place, Maffra. Price: $299,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026. double garage. Agents say the low maintenance yard would be perfect for a little dog or some raised veggie gardens.

Great for the super fund, first home buyer or investor

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GENTS say when comparing the returns on this property with any other investment option, it is very hard to beat. This ground floor, single bedroom apartment is in an excellent residential area of Sale, within short walking distance to the central business district, and is currently rented at $175 per week. This represents a gross return in excess of seven per cent per annum, plus the tax benefits available from owning an investment property, plus the potential capital growth over the long term. First home buyers will find it is cheaper to own this property than the rent that is being paid on it right now, as interest rates are at an all time low. The apartment has a renovated kitchen with dishwasher, and features parquetry flooring, a reverse cycle air conditioner, built-in robes and a single off-street car park.

Brief details:

Property: Ground floor single bedroom apartment, currently rented at $175 per week. Address: 3/95 Macalister St, Sale. Price: Estimated selling range of $120,000 to $130,000. Agent: Heart Property. Phone David Wheeler on 0418 342 575.

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AIR CONDITIONING

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After hours 5145 6478

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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

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Supplier & Installer of hinged & sliding security doors

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email: edwardsplumming@bigpond.com

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Rural news Bounty collections suspended ALL fox and wild dog bounty collections have been suspended until further notice. Hunters are encouraged to keep collecting fox scalps and wild dog parts on their properties. These pieces can be frozen or dried and submitted for reward when the fox and wild bounty collection schedule resumes.

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Grading program increases meat prices nationally

AUSTRALIA’S globally-recognised eating quality grading program, Meat Standards Australia delivered an estimated $172 million in additional farm gate returns to beef producers in 2019-20. That’s according to the latest MSA Annual Outcomes data, which shows a record-breaking 3.8 million cattle were MSA graded in 2019-20, an eight per cent increase in the number of cattle compared to 2018-19, representing 46 per cent of the national adult cattle slaughter. In 2019-20, 4.3 million sheep followed MSA pathways, a five per cent increase from 2018-19, with 64 per cent of these going into MSA trademarked brands. It is estimated that 57 per cent of the national lamb slaughter was processed through MSA licensed processors. Meat and Livestock Australia group manager of adoption and commercialisation Sarah Strachan said the program’s latest data demonstrated the value MSA continued to deliver to producers and Australia’s red meat industry. “In 2019-20, the average price differential for young non-feedlot MSA cattle was 27 cents per kilogram hot standard carcase weight, compared to the same non-MSA graded cattle,” Ms Strachan said. “Non-feedlot cattle represented 38 per cent of MSA graded cattle, and feedlot cattle represented 62 per cent of MSA graded cattle. “The increase in proportion of feedlot cattle is reflective of the drought conditions in recent years and the subsequent high levels of cattle on feed.” Ms Strachan said the commitment of producers to adopting on-farm practices to achieve outstanding eating quality in their livestock saw the national average compliance to MSA minimum requirements for beef lift to 94.2 per cent, up from 93.8 per cent in 2018-19. “This commitment is also reflected in the national MSA Index, which increased to a record 58.03, an increase of 0.55 index points on the previous year,” Ms Strachan said. “The MSA Index is a single number and standard national measure of the predicted eating quality of a carcass.

“It provides meaningful producer feedback to benchmark performance and reflects the impact of on-farm impacts on eating quality. “The benefits of the MSA program continue to attract producers, with 2900 beef and sheepmeat producers becoming MSA registered in 2019-20.” Ms Strachan said the Eating Quality Graded cipher, released in 2017 to provide brand owners with an opportunity to market product according to consumer eating quality outcomes as an alternative to dentition-based ciphers, has continued to have strong adoption. “As of June 2020, brand owners and processors that represent 50 per cent of MSA graded beef have adopted the EQG cipher for both domestic and international markets,” Ms Strachan said. “There are now 195 beef and sheepmeat brands licensed to use the MSA trademark.” The full 2019-20 MSA Annual Outcomes report will be released later in August. For more information about MSA, visit mla.com. au/marketing-beef-and-lamb/meat-standards-australia/

New resources to choose sires MEAT and Livestock Australia has launched a range of new resources to help commercial beef and sheep producers target specific traits identified in their breeding objectives when buying bulls and rams. The videos add to the genetics hub’s onestop-shop of tools and resources, aimed at demystifying genetics and breeding values. For sheep producers, the videos cover traits including animal health and welfare, reproduction, carcase, growth and wool. For beef producers, traits covered include fertility and calving ease, carcase traits and growth rates. To see the suite of new videos, visit MLA’s online genetics hub at genetics.mla.com.au

Aerial agriculture webinar tomorrow Ferrier says it’s an approach that might help solve a variety of issues for farmers. “It’s all about exploring options for managing steep hills when seasonal conditions make this more challenging,” Mr Ferrier said. “It can be useful for livestock producers with pasture restoration and weed management, for applying fertilisers or the re-establishment of native grasses.” To provide an insight into aerial agriculture and its applications, Agriculture Victoria is holding a special webinar — Aerial Agriculture — along with aerial land management specialists and a livestock producer on tomorrow from 7pm until 8pm. Presenters include agronomist Graham Martin from AgMate in Corryong, helicopter pilot Hugh Acton-Adams from Rotor Solutions Australia in Albury, and drone operator Garth Short from Hunter Precision Agriculture. Together, they’ll discuss what makes aerial weed management and seeding appropriate for steep country, and what farmers need to consider to improve long-term success. Beef producer Rob Bulle from Ardrossan Angus at Talmalmo, north-east of Albury, will also join

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Nick Linden, will be held on Thursday, from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. Participants will learn more about animal nutrition, trace mineral deficiencies, winter and early spring feed budgeting and livestock health issues to watch out for. Those interested can register at www.eventbrite. com.au/e/113841172010

Free biosecurity course for beekeepers THE Biosecurity for Beekeepers online course is now free for all Australian apiarists, increasing the accessibility of training which will help protect the honey bee industry from pests and diseases. The course, which takes about 90 minutes to complete, covers checking hives for pests and diseases, identifying exotic and established pests and diseases of honey bees, taking action after finding a serious pest or disease in a hive, and minimising the effect of pests and diseases on hives. On successful completion of the course, beekeepers will receive a certificate demonstrating compliance with the Australian Honey Bee Biosecurity Code of Practice. Completing an approved pest and disease management course is a requirement of the Code for all beekeepers with 50 or more hives, and this course is one way to meet that requirement. Beekeepers can also speak to their local Bee Biosecurity Officer about alternative options. The Biosecurity for Beekeepers course is delivered by PHA through funding from state and territory governments and AHBIC. The original development of the course was funded by AgriFutures Australia. For information on how to register for the course, visit beeaware.org.au/training

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CRIME Stoppers Victoria have released a twoepisode podcast series focusing on rural crime. The podcast, ‘Rural Crime — Intentions, Prevention and Detection’, highlights the effect of crime taking place on farms across regional Victoria and why it is important for farm owners to reassess their attitude towards safety and crime prevention in local communities. The podcast shares stories from farmers previously targeted in rural crime and discusses the larger role local communities can play to help prevent farm crime from happening. Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said rural crime was an issue prevalent across regional Victoria and the targeting of farms by criminals is a matter of concern. “The expertise provided by Dr. Harkness, David Jochinke, Sam Eagle and Bruce Crafter

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the public as it rarely affects humans unless there is direct and close contact with sick birds. Victoria’s chief veterinary officer Dr Graeme Cooke said as with the first property,Agriculture Victoria was moving swiftly to contain and prevent further spread of the disease, placing the second farm under quarantine yesterday to enable the depopulation of all infected birds and litter. “We have completed destruction operations on the first farm and implemented surveillance and movement controls across the region. It was these measures that allowed the early detection of the virus on this farm,” Dr Cooke said. “Agricultura Victoria thanks both property owners, vets and others who have been cooperative with this operation.” Both properties will remain under quarantine without birds until all requirements are met for restocking.

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FOLLOWING a farm testing positive for H7N7 avian influenza virus (AI) on July 31, a second egg farm near Lethbridge has now also tested positive. The farm is within the existing restricted area and has been under movement restrictions and regular surveillance which has enabled rapid identification and containment of the disease. Agriculture Victoria’s AgriBio lab confirmed on Thursday morning the latest batch of surveillance samples from birds from the property had returned positive for AI. Avian influenza (sometimes known as ‘bird flu’) is a highly contagious disease that predominantly affects chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants and ostriches. Many species of wild birds, including waterfowl and seabirds, can also carry the virus without symptoms. The H7N7 virus is not a risk to food safety or

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Maffra WTP UV System Upgrade CONTRACT: GW503 This is an AS 4000 – 1997 General Conditions of Contract, Lump Sum Contract for supply of all plant, labour and materials necessary for the construction of civil site works including all fittings, valves, structures, pipework, electrical components, connections and associated works, for the upgrade of UV Disinfection system at Maffra WTP.

An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW503 – (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 PM (AEST) Thursday, 10 September 2020 The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer, Milinda Senanayake, on 03 5177 4662 or 0459 062 224, or at milinda.senanayake@gippswater.com.au

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

Photographs 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 parents’ signatures as well.

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This is an AS 4910 – 2002 (as amended) General Conditions of Contract, Lump Sum Contract for supply of a UV Disinfection system and provide commissioning assistance to the installation contractor to commission the UV system at Maffra WTP. An online tender meeting and a virtual tour will be held at 10.00AM on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. To join online meeting, please express your interest to Milinda Senanayake via an e-mail. A copy of the specification may be obtained from Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) at no cost An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW511 – (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 PM (AEST) Thursday, 10 September 2020 The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer, Milinda Senanayake, on 03 5177 4662 or 0459 062 224, or at milinda.senanayake@gippswater.com.au

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Old Port Poultry Farm delivering 18 week old Isa Brown laying hens to your area Saturday, August 15. Pasture $11 incl. Annual $27 each. P h o n e rye $9 incl. Rye and millett silage $66 incl. Nambrok 0438 832 535. 0447 492 541.

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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement. A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

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Female, 12wks, m'chip, v a c c . , $ 4 5 0 . 8 x 4 x 3 bales, $265 incl. GST. Maffra area. Vetch, 953010004552350. almond hulls and other Phone 0478 780 610. grades of hay also available. Ph. 0408 838 520. FR2461

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Qualified Diesel Mechanic Agricultural Sector Maffra - Permanent / Full Time You’ll have the opportunity to work on the most advanced and powerful agricultural machines and equipment on the market; ● Fantastic opening to commence your career as a Diesel Mechanic or Fitter with a wellknown and recognised brand. ● Opportunity for short term secondment to Canada and New Zealand as part of our Tech Exchange Programme Who we are Cervus Equipment operates dealerships across Australia, New Zealand and Canada. We’re a global team with one shared purpose, to enable our customer’s success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Who we are looking for You will be self-motivated, and you take pride in the good work that you do. You possess a hunger for knowledge and are continuously looking to learn new things and expand your skill set. Qualified mechanics need only apply. If this sounds like you, please apply now! For a full Position Description or to apply please email your application by C.O.B Friday August 28th, 2020 to human.resources@cervusequipment.com.au or drop your resume in Branch.

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Applications are invited for the following position:

Personal Assistant to the Principal (Full Time)

Catholic College Sale is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant as a full time ongoing position. As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals. The successful applicants will: • Be committed to and supportive of the Catholic ethos of the College • High level of proficiency in organising and facilitating reports • Enjoy working in a dynamic environment with young people • Be committed to working in a team environment • Be suitably experienced and qualified for the position • Maintain a current Working With Children’s Check and Police Records Check If you would like to apply please access the role description and application form from the College website www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au. All applications are to be forwarded with your curriculum vitae to Catholic College Sale, contactus@ccsale.catholic.edu.au or PO Box 594, Sale 3850. Applications Close: 4pm Monday August 24, 2020.

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COUCH, two seater rec., 2yo., EC, $50. Phone Quantum Support Services strives to positively improve lives within the Gippsland community. There is an exciting job opportunity for 0427 515 218. dedicated, likeminded people who want to prevent homelessness, ensure women and children are safe from violence and youth have Dry. Split. Mixed species, security and a place to call home. includes Ironbark. Deliver all areas. Also logs available. Phone 0439 206 925.

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An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW505– (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 pm Thursday 10 September 2020. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer Shane Gillespie on mobile 0473 000 175 or shane.gillespie@gippswater.com.au

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Quantum is committed to ensuring we are a child safe organisation. Quantum is exempt under section 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 to only employ women to family violence worker roles.

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Latrobe Valley Village is seeking suitably qualified applications for this full-time position. Applicants must be able to meet the following key selection criteria: • Registered Nurse Division 1 • Demonstrated experience with the Aged Care Quality Standards and managing accreditation requirements • Knowledge of ACFI and associated documentation and submission requirements • Extensive clinical skills including ongoing assessment, planning and review of residents in aged care, and complex and technical nursing procedures • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrated experience in human resource management including leading teams, roster management, performance appraisals and performance management • Understanding of continuous improvement • Excellent computer skills • Experience with a computerised care management program (desirable) • Current police check and evidence of registration must be provided at time of interview Conditions of Employment An attractive salary will be negotiated commensurate with the position. Latrobe Valley Village is a not-forprofit, 101-bed facility and as such, salary packaging will be available to the successful applicant. Applications, addressing all the key selection criteria should be addressed to: Mr T Hayes, CEO Latrobe Valley Village Inc, 5 Ollerton Avenue, Moe 3825 or by email to thayes@lvvillage.com.au

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We have a vacancy for an experienced fully qualified florist, to join our team at the Bairnsdale Garden Centre. The primary objective of this position is to provide supervision to ensure excellent service to our customers, thorough advice and the development of outstanding floral arrangements. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their developed service skills, experience in floristry and a genuine interest in people and leadership, as well as a desire to work as part of a team. You will be responsible for: â—? Provision of customer service â—? Leading the floristry â—? Ordering care and maintenance of merchandise â—? Merchandising of area as required â—? Housekeeping within the area Skills/Knowledge/Experience: â—? Customer service skills â—? Leadership practice/skills â—? A desire to serve customers â—? Ability to work as part of a team â—? General knowledge of building and hardware products â—? Ability to share information with others We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. We conduct random testing. If you believe this is for you and you wish to make a difference and look after our customers, please forward your written application and resume to Chad Aumann caumann@dahlsens.com.au

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Permanent - Full Time Dyers now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Group Accountant / Finance Officer to take the next step in their career. Your role will be broad and varied and will provide you with excellent exposure across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: â—? Preparation of regular financial and management reports and relevant reconciliations â—? Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts â—? Assisting with internal audit requirements â—? Supporting the preparation of budgets and cash flow projections â—? Attending to financial compliance reports â—? You will also provide general support to the finance and executive teams as required. Your Background In order to be considered for this position you must meet the following criteria: â—? Solid financial background, ideally professionally qualified or near qualified. â—? Minimum 3+ years relevant experience â—? High level Excel is essential and BI reporting experience would be advantageous â—? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary along with a demonstrated use of initiative, resourcefulness and a commercial approach to business â—? Live close to (or a commutable distance from) Sale, Gippsland â—? Steady work history demonstrating stability and achievement If you have the suitable skills and attributes for this exciting role search DYERS on seek.com.au for more information or to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close Friday 21st August, 2020.

Sales Administration - Maffra

Cervus Equipment are a leading agricultural machinery dealership for Maffra and surrounding districts. We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Sales Administrator. This is a fulltime role with an established and recognized brand, offering ongoing training. To be successful you will be an individual with strong communication skills, excellent time management and an appreciation for farmer’s needs. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to): � Process applications/contracts and liaise with finance companies � Process invoices and payments � Vic Road registrations � PPSR and NEVDIS checks � Assist with advertising equipment and showroom sales � Liaise with Truck Drivers � Reconcile inventory � Providing high quality customer service We are looking for someone who has: � A positive, helpful, flexible and supportive disposition � Minimum 3 years’ administrative experience � Highly developed skills in the use Microsoft Office and internet functions � Familiar with John Deere and competitive products � Ability to work under pressure and prioritize � Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues adhering to company values and respect If you are excited by the opportunity to work within the agricultural sector, then this is the role for you! For a full Position Description or to apply please email your application to human.resources@cervusequipment.com.au Or alternatively, drop your resume into the branch. Applications close: Friday August 28th, 2020.

HOG DEER CHECKING STATION OPERATOR Leongatha, Port Welshpool, Sale

Expressions of interest are sought from people interested in performing the role of a Hog Deer Checking Station Operator on behalf of the Game Management Authority (GMA). The Checking stations are located in Leongatha, Port Welshpool and Sale. The Hog Deer Checking Station Operator will process and collect biological samples from Hog Deer presented at the Checking Station. The Checking Stations operate at various times between February and June. Daily work hours may vary; however, they are not expected to exceed more than six hours per day. Training will be provided. Remuneration will be provided at a set hourly on-call rate, with additional payment for every deer that is processed. The GMA is seeking expressions of interest from people that can demonstrate the following: • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures • Knowledge of basic deer biology • Customer service orientated • Available to work exible hours • A proven ability to perform physical tasks in a safe manner • Computer skills and ability to use mobile computing devices Interested persons must undergo a selection process and a National Police Check prior to any appointment. For a conďŹ dential discussion regarding the positions, please contact Mr Tavi Manescu, Game Manager Eastern Region, on 0427 527 613. To apply, email a cover letter addressing the above skills and a CV to: octavian.manescu@gma.vic.gov.au. Please state the location you are applying for in the email. Submissions close on September 7, 2020.

Health Promotion Officer 0.6 EFT (22.8 hours per week)

Trade Centre - Sale

Leading Hand - Yard

Forklift and MR licence required. The primary objective of this position is to provide excellent customer service in our yard by working in and with the team. This is not a role for someone who just does their job. This requires enthusiasm and a real drive to achieve the goals. It goes without saying you must be customer focussed and have some experience leading a team, and an understanding of the building industry. You will be responsible for: â—? Coordination of work and supervision of the team â—? "Hands on", day to day duties in the yard â—? Stock control and housekeeping in the yard â—? Feedback to branch manager with regards to stock levels and products Skills/Knowledge/Experience: â—? Customer focus â—? Excellent communication skills â—? Previous experience in supervising and training a team â—? Have a keen interest in continuing to develop a team â—? Ability to converse with a variety of different customers, staff, managers â—?Computer skills - required â—? Forklift licence - required â—?MR licence - required If you want to succeed and develop your own skill set and have a career, there is plenty of scope for advancement, please forward your written application and resume to Cash Lucas clucas@dahlsens.com.au

Gippsland Women's Health (GWH) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of Health Promotion Officer. This position provides an exciting opportunity to assist with the implementation of the Gippsland Women's Health Strategic Plan as well as the Gippsland Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy and the Gippsland Strategy for the Prevention of Violence against Women. The Health Promotion Officer will take a lead role on projects currently underway, and on the development and delivery of new projects, in the following key areas: â—? Gender Equity â—? Prevention of Violence against Women â—? Sexual and Reproductive Health â—? Mental Health Flexible working arrangements and an attractive salary packaging option is available to the successful candidate. The position is primarily based in Sale and some travel may be required. Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description which is available at www.gwhealth.asn.au or by telephoning GWH on (03) 5143 1600. For more information, please contact Janine Pilgrim, Manager - Business Operations careers@gwhealth.asn.au Applications should be addressed to the: Manager - Business Operations Gippsland Women's Health PO Box 664, Sale, Vic. 3850 or submitted to careers@gwhealth.asn.au Applications close 9am, 24 August 2020. GWH has an Equal Opportunity Exemption No: H311/2018 this position is open only to women and people whose gender identity is female.

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Proposed Road Discontinuance Proposed Discontinuance and Sale of Council Road at rear of 72-74 Patten Street, Sale Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Section 189, 206(1) and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, the Wellington Shire Council, not less than four (4) weeks from the date of publication of this notice, proposes to discontinue and sell at market value approximately 112 sqm. of council road at the rear of 72-74 Patten Street, Sale (part of R1 on LP84011 in the Parish of Sale) to the adjoining property owner by private treaty.

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BARNES, Jan. Passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020 in Darwin. Dear friend of Cathie and Geoff and Pam and Lindsay. So many fun memories of our numerous cycling tours with Jan. "Don't worry about me". Also our enjoyable outings for lunch and films. Sadly missed. Sympathy to Kylie and George.

BARNES, Jan. The Committee and Members of the Sale and District Sunday afternoon Cyclists are saddened to Deaths hear the passing of Jan. Jan was a valued former Member of our club. BARNES, Janet (Jan) Condolences to her Ferguson (nee Mackay). family. 17/4/1939 - 4/8/2020 Passed away peacefully in Darwin (formerly of Sale). Loved wife of Andy (dec.). Beloved Mum of Kylie. Adored Nanna of George.

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All submissions will be considered public documents unless specified otherwise. Any person who requests that he or she be heard in support of any written submissions lodged shall be entitled to appear in person or by a person acting on his or her behalf by video (or phone) conference before the Council or a Committee of the Council convened for that purpose.

Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just to the end of her days. Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Beautiful memories, she BERTRAM, Keith. Passed away peacefully left behind. after a long battle on Private cremation to be Sunday, August 9, 2020. held in Darwin but will Keith leaves behind a son rejoin Andy in Sale in the Seth who was a shining light in Keith's life. future. Your brother Ian, Mum Dorothy and Dad Robert's HEALY, Julie Catherine. Public Notices lives will be forever darker 17/11/1928 - 3/8/2020 without you in it. At Ashleigh House in Rest in peace Son. Sale. Loving mother of Dianne and Colin, grandmother of Fiona and Kirk, Belinda and Nathan. BURLEY, Great grandmother of Allan Robert (Sandy). Zavier, Aaliyah and Isla. Passed away August 3, Cranes Asphalting and Bitumen Sealing have If tears could build a 2020, in his 95th year. been awarded a contract by Wellington Shire Loved son of William and stairway and memories a Council for intersection reconstruction of lane, Violet (both dec.). Macarthur and Market Street, Sale. Loved and loving brother I'd walk right up to Heaven Civil works include: the reconstruction of the of Mary (Cannon), Jack, and bring you home intersection with associated kerb and channel Bill and Kathleen (all again. works, drainage works, footpaths, earthworks, Your life was a blessing, dec.). pavement replacement, line marking and lighting. Also much loved Sandy to Your memory a treasure, We expected to commence works on August 17, Bill and Donna, and You are loved beyond 2020 (weather permitting) and anticipated Gwenda and Lester, and words, And missed beyond completion December 2020. families. measure.

David Morcom Chief Executive Officer

EŽƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĂů ƚŽ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ŶďŶΡ ZĂĚŝŽ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ ĂƐĞ ^ƚĂƚŝŽŶ &ĂĐŝůŝƚLJ Ɛ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨŝdžĞĚ ƌĂĚŝŽ ;ǁŝƌĞůĞƐƐͿ ĐŽŵƉŽŶĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ͕ ŶďŶ ŝƐ ƉƌŽƉŽƐŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĞdžƉĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĞdžŝƐƚŝŶŐ ƌĂĚŝŽ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ďĂƐĞ ƐƚĂƚŝŽŶƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ůŽĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ͗ ϳϮ ĞŶŐǁŽƌĚĞŶ ZŽĂĚ ŽďĂŝŶƐ sŝĐ ϯϴϱϭ ;ϭͬϭϰϯϱϬϭͿ ;Z&E^ ^ŝƚĞ EŽ͘ ϯϴϱϭϬϭϴͿ ϭϱϳ ^ĞĂƐƉƌĂLJ ZŽĂĚ >ŽŶŐĨŽƌĚ sŝĐ ϯϴϱϭ ;ϭͬϭϳϵϰϳͿ ;Z&E^ ^ŝƚĞ EŽ͘ ϯϴϱϭϬϭϰͿ

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Seeking Expressions of Interest Domestic Animal Management Plan and Leash Laws Reference Group Wellington Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from pet owners and relevant organisations to be a representative on the establishment of the Domestic Animal Management Plan & Leash Laws Reference Group. This group will provide input into the review of the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021 and the dogs on leash laws. Under Section 68A of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, each Council must submit a domestic animal management plan on a four-yearly cycle beginning 3 November, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (the Department). The next submission of Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan is due to the Secretary of the Department by 3 November 2021. The Council’s leash laws which are separate from the domestic animal management plan can be reviewed at any time. There is a Terms of Reference for the reference group available upon request to 1300 366 244 or by email enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au. Expressions of interest close on Friday 14 August 2020.

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HEALY (Gleeson), Julia Catherine (Julie). Born 17/11/1928 Died 3/8/2020 Sorry I wasn't there when you quietly slipped away. But forever in my heart is where you will stay. Loved mother of Judy, mother-in-law of Noel. Loved Nana of Michael and Sam, David and Bianca, Tamara (dec.), Kylie and Dave. Great Nan of Jayde, Haylee, Rayden, Tyler and Yelena. HEALY (nee Gleeson), R.I.P Mum, Julia Catherine (Julie). reunited with Dad. Born 17/11/1928 Died 3/8/2020 at Ashleigh Mum, House surrounded by her Your pain is over, loving family. Your pain is gone, Beloved wife of Francis My pain has started. John (Frank, dec.). I am sad I never got to Loving mother and see you. mother-in-law of Pat and I will miss you and always Ralph Greenaway (both love you. dec.), Brian and Karen Your loving son Des, Healy, Dianne and Colin daughter-in-law Margaret. Harris, Maureen and John Granddaughters Teri, Talbot, Leonie and Trevor Amanda and Ami and Fyfe, Judy and Noel husbands Tim, Greg and Pooley, Des Healy and Tim. Margaret Smith. Great grandchildren Nan of 19 and partners. Connor, Mikayla, Takoda, Great Nan of 31 and one Toby, Levi and Tait. on the way. August 3, 2020 RIP xxx Great Great Nan of four. Reunited with Dad and Nan, Pat. From a very young age you taught us so much Dearly loved mother and about how to live a long mother-in-law of Brian and and fulfilled life. Although Karen. you have left us, I'm To the world you are a happy knowing that you mother, but to your family are now at rest with Pop. you are the world. Rest in peace. Reunited with her loved Love Daniel, Belinda and ones. George.

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Any person wishing to make a submission regarding this proposal, may do so in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Wellington Shire Council, PO Box 506, Sale 3853, by 5.00pm on Friday 11 of September 2020.

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Nan, Always remembered in our thoughts and close to our hearts you will always stay. Rest in peace, Nan. Loving granddaughter Caitlin and partner Owen.

Nan, You had so many qualities as a person so it is hard to list them all. The ones that stood out were your generosity, caring nature and sense of humour. The way you supported your family in any situation was exceptional! You are now reunited with Pop and I'm sure you'll be able to tell him some wonderful stories and HEALY (Gleeson), moments you have Julia Catherine. continued to have since Passed away 3/8/2020, he left. aged 91 years. Lots of love, Shane, We knew the time to leave Haley, Fletcher and Iris. us was getting close but it didn't make it any easier. Nan, Watching you slowly slip Kind and caring. away was so heart- Now with Pop. breaking. Your laugh with stay with Will miss you so much us forever. You will be Mum but finally you are with us always. back with Dad. xxxx R.I.P. - Scott, Annie, Toby and Loved mother of Maureen Olivia. and John, grandkids Johnny, Michelle, Jo, Ange and their partners. Great grandkids Carly, Jane, Zack, Reiley, Kallum, Krystle, Hunter, Elsie and Lily. Great great grandson Mason. HEALY, Julia. Passed away peacefully at Ashleigh House, Sale on Monday, August 3, 2020. Somewhere over the rainbow, God reached out his hand, And took my beautiful Mum, To his ever peaceful land. Always in our hearts. Loved and loving Mum to Leonie and Trevor. Just Nan to Scott, Annie, Toby and Olivia, Shane, Haley, Fletcher and Iris, Daniel, Belinda and George, Caitlin and Owen.

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DARBY, John Anslem (Jack). Passed away at Freemasons Sale on August 9, 2020, aged 87. Loving husband of Carole (dec.). Father and father in-law of Damian and Jane, Maree, Kerri and Paul, Julie and Mick, Angela and Wayne, Carolyn and Graeme, Annette and Rob. Grandpa to Ben, Owen, James (dec.), Joshua, Zachery, Sebastian, Shannon, Phoenix, Jessica, Lacie, Taylor, Morgan, Harrison, Anthea, Jeremy, Claudia, Vijay, Jacob, Finn and Tate. Great Grandpa to six. "Sadly, missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day, No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts, you're always there". DARBY, Jack. Dad, you were a man who lived your life the way you wanted. I hope there are lots of trout in Heaven. Love and miss you, Maree Darby and Sebastian. DARBY, Jack. Dad I am grateful to you for sharing your love of the high country. That has influenced a lot of my life's decisions. So long Dad and thanks for all the fish. - Kerri Darby. DARBY, Jack. Dear Dad, Grateful for the fun life we had camping in the mountains, 4WD trips, boating, playing golf and the many parties we had as a family. You were a champion squash player, field hockey and golfer, winning a national title for golf. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Rest in peace with Mum. Love Angela and Wayne Todd, Morgan, Harrison and Sophie, Anthea, Jeremy and Neish, and Claudia. DARBY, Jack. Dear Dad, We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn something but never meant to stay. Thank you for the great memories of camping, boating and outdoor adventures. We will forever remember the great times spent with you. Love, Julie and Mick Bennett, Jess and Travis, Lacie and James, Taylor, River, Florence and Everly. DARBY, Jack. Rest in peace Dad, united with Mum. Love, Carolyn and Graeme Carlos, Vijay and Lana, Jacob and Sammie. DARBY, Jack. Dear Dad, glad you're not feeling "shithouse" anymore. Reunited with Mum, hopefully enjoying a nice red wine. We will miss you. Love always Annette and Rob Colman, Finn and Tate.

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HEALY A private funeral service for Mrs Julia Catherine Healy WAS HELD on FRIDAY (August 7, 2020) due to Covid 19 regulations.

DARBY, Jack. The President, committee and members of the Sale Golf Club mourn the passing of their esteemed life member Jack Darby. We extend our deepest sympathies to all members of his family. Jack was a legend at the golf club, winning many ILIOPOULOS For funeral arrangements club championships. for Mr Peter Iliopoulos please check website ILIOPOULOS, Peter. listed below or contact: Passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020 at the Sale Hospital. Loved husband of Helen. Loving father of his children and their partners, Les, Christine, Evangelos, Lazaros and Ashley, Athina and Troy. Grandfather of Scarlett, SHARP A private funeral service Elias and Lucas. for Mr Peter Andrew Sharp of Yarram WAS HELD on Wednesday, ILIOPOULOS, Peter. I will miss our morning August 5, 2020. chats, such a positive and happy man. Rest in Peace. - Beth.

In Memoriam ILIOPOULOS, Peter. Sale College Staff and students would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Helen, Athina and their family on the passing of Peter. He will be greatly missed at Sale College. A true gentleman POWER (Young), Annette Shirley. Passed peacefully at LRH on July 13, 2020. Aged 73. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and great mate of Julie and Andy. Adored and loved Nanny of Ella, Arch and Jessie. The end was such a rush and we couldn't understand what the hurry was. We now know it was time for you to be with Dad/Poppy. We will miss the long chats, the cuppas, all the laughs and especially a beer or two. You have taken a piece of our hearts with you, keep it safe and hold it tight until we meet again. Forever in our hearts.

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GLAZNER, Arthur William. 22/2/1920 - 4/8/2015 Arthur, I am still sad and lonely and only you and I know that. Darling, missing you so much every day. Your ever-loving wife, Carmen xoxo

MUNRO, Joan. 3/8/1937 - 9/8/2018 When someone we love becomes a memory, The memory becomes a treasure. Adored and loved Nanny Never far from our and Great Nanny of Ash, thoughts. Chris and Imogen and - Neil and Lea-Anne. Jake and Bekkah. We will miss you Nanny. Miss your big sense of TELLING, Mary. humour, miss your warm August 13, 2019. hugs and miss that It's been 12 months since glowing infectious smile. you left us Mum. Lots of things have happened since then, that's for sure. Funerals Remembering you and all the good times, gives us strength. Love the Madeley family. BERTRAM For funeral arrangements for Mr Keith Bertram Bereavement please check our website Thanks or phone:

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Rebecca Ingram, playing for Stetson University, dives full-stretch for a volleyball during the Atlantic Sun (ASUN) conference championship final last year. Stetson has won the past three titles, while Ingram was also named part of the all tournament ASUN team. Photo: Contributed

Virus hits beach volleyball season AFTER a successful 2019 season in which Stetson beach volleyball team reached sixth in the American National Collegiate Athletic Association rankings, Maffra’s Rebecca Ingram was viewing the 2020 season with high expectations. With the Stetson team retaining all its international players and some exciting new signings, the players and coaching staff were well prepared for competition. Then the coronavirus reared its ugly head in America, leading to all sport being abandoned and the university closed until further notice. So with heavy hearts, the international student athletes returned home. Ingram returned to Maffra in March and continued her health science and psychology degree online, passing her third year of study with honours. Stetson University is in Florida, which is an epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in America, with 15,000 cases reported daily. Ingram has been granted permission to continue

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DARBY A private funeral service for Mr John Darby will be held due to Covid 19 regulations. Invitation only by family, however a "Facebook Live" broadcast of the service will take place at 2pm on FRIDAY (August 14, 2020). https://www.facebook.com /gippslandfuneralservices/

HURST, Graham. "Hursty" 18/11/1953 - 9/7/2020 Di and family would like to thank relatives and friends for their support and condolences on Hursty's passing. Your love, cards, flowers, calls and meals were very much appreciated. Thank you to Drs Mandaleson and Nandha, to all the wonderful and amazing staff at McDonald Wing, Maffra for caring for Hursty the past five months. To Pal and Brad Semmens for a wonderful service. Please accept this as our personal thanks, we treasure each and every one of you. Di, Cara and Liam Hurst and families.

her studies online and with all going well she will graduate at the end of this semester. The student athletes have been offered a year of eligibility to continue competing and studying at Stetson to compensate for the season of competition which was cancelled because of the pandemic. Ingram will be able to study her masters and continue competing with Stetson in the NCAA competition. The end of the university year in June was a blow to the Stetson beach volleyball squad, with three players graduating. Ingram’s housemates Sunniva Helland-Hansen and Katinka Muri Khan returned to Norway to pursue their careers, with Carly Perales going back to Texas. Helland-Hansen was team captain and also a member of the Norwegian Olympic squad, while Muri Khan, who sustained a serious leg injury, was a member of the Norwegian indoor volleyball squad and was also invited to join the Olympic weightlifting team.

Comfort at Maffra Bowls Club has been improved, thanks to an outside misting system.

Perales teamed with Helland-Hansen to make a formidable first pair in the beach volleyball team. Ingram is able to continue her physical training in isolation on the family farm, while also rearing calves and assisting with the daily farming chores. Ingram continues her contact with her Stetson teammates with a weekly Zoom meeting, often at 2am or 3am because of the time difference with the USA. Ingram was contacted by her former Victorian coach, who organised her to train at Mordialloc or South Melbourne beaches each weekend with a triple Australian volleyball Olympian Tamsim Hinchley, professional beach volleyballer Christie Jenkins and Carrie Van Rensberg, her Junior Commonwealth beach volleyball gold medal partner. This was thrown into disarray when Melbourne returned to lockdown. Ingram continues with a strict training schedule making use of the local gyms and beaches, however with the renewed lockdowns she has been forced to create her own home gym and volleyball court. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii mes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Tii mes • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th

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Delbridges dominate Sale final David Braithwaite BALLIANG greyhound trainers Lisa and Mark Delbridge dominated the 440m grade final at Sale on Sunday, with their dogs filling the first four places. Balliang is north of Geelong. Rocket Boy, trained by Lisa, recorded a 10th win from 19 starts, claiming victory in 25.59 seconds, 3.14s ahead of Rilynn Bale, trained by Mark. Fergusta Bale and Neo Bale, both trained by Mark, finished third and fourth respectively. In the race prior, over 520m for dogs with one to three wins, Mark’s Circumstance claimed a big lead early to win in 29.46s. Finishing more than nine seconds behind was Financial Tarra, which is trained by Corey Fulford at Bundalaguah and was coming off back-to-back wins, including one at Sale on Wednesday. The day began with three of the 440m maiden series, which were all won by dogs trained by Graeme Jose at Catani. Aston Babanne (25.18s) won the first heat, 5.2s ahead of Battle Symphony, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, who claimed a fourth second placing from five starts. Another Jose dog, Crumlin, finished third. Aston Saigo (25.15s) won the second heat ahead of Miss Demonica, trained by Kate Gorman at Tanjil South, and Loves The Surf for Tanya Sincock at Catani. In the third heat, Aston Toto (24.97s) won from Georgia Rose, trained by Jason Thompson at Pearcedale, and End Game, trained by Gorman. Gorman’s Stirling Lights followed up a win at Sale on Wednesday with victory in race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five, in 29.31s. Zipping Hamish finished second for Rosedale trainer Carolyn Jones. The first of the locally-trained winners came in race seven, the 440m mixed grade four and five, with Macalister Tiger victorious for Cheryl Morris at Briagolong.

The $27.70 chance won in 25.12s, continuing a good run of form, which included a second placing and back-to-back thirds. In second place was My Word Shirley, trained by Deborah Coleman at Lara, while Goldrush Rose finished third for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale. In race nine, a 440m grade seven, Omega Cimarron (24.9s), trained by Barry Harper at Seaspray, won by a nose, holding off Dive from Barrabooka, trained by Des Douch at Maffra. The meet finished with Sacred Path (25.09s) winning race 12, a 440m grade five, recording back-to-back wins at Sale for Yarram trainer Brian Alford. Aston Kenji finished second for Nambrok trainer Gary McMillan, with Velocity Anifrid, trained at Boisdale by Dawn Johnston, third. Race six, another 440m grade five, was won by favourite Zipping Fleur, trained by Robert Camilleri at Lara, in 24.88s. The dog won by 6.47s, leaving a tight race for the minor placings. Zipping Fergus, trained by Deborah Coleman, finished second, ahead of Duke Of Airly, trained at Sale by Bruce Russell. Flossy Jo (25.54s), trained by Damian Meade at Hazelwood North, won race 10, a 440m grade seven, nearly six seconds ahead of Madalia Pixie, trained by Kathleen Fogarty at Heyfield. Warm Beer and Apache Swoop led into the straight, but collided, opening way for $35.70 outsider Flossy Jo to win. Warm Beer then marred Apache Swoop in the home straight, with the former suspended from racing at Sale for 28 days. Fogarty’s Madalia Brodie finished third in race 11, a 440m event restricted to dogs with two or three wins, which was won by Aussie Secret, trained by Jason Thompson, in 24.72s. Next Sunday’s meeting will also feature the final of the 440m series for dogs with one to four wins.

Catch The Thief with trainer Matt Clark after winning the Warragul St Leger.

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Catch The Thief wins Warragul St Leger

CATCH The Thief won the group three Warragul St Leger final on Saturday night for Briagolong greyhound trainer Matt Clark. The $25,000 to-the-winner feature was built as a race in two between emerging superstars Catch The Thief and Zambora Smokey, who had both enjoyed group success and had winning streaks of seven and eight respectively during their relatively brief careers. However, Zambora Smokey was slow at the start, allowing Catch The Thief to take the lead out of the box and win the 460 metre race in 25.5 seconds ahead of Weblec Jet and Zipping Sullivan. It was Catch The Thief's first group win in Victoria, having notched two feature race victories in Perth. The dog now has 15 wins from 25 starts,

and career earnings of $127,000. Catch The Thief shares $9 favouritism with Simon Told Helen for the group one Melbourne Cup, to be held in November. Purify Viruoso, trained at Seaspray by John Boreland, won a 400m maiden, pipping Aston Hackett, which led nearly all race, at the post. Boreland's Sterlo Magic won the next race, a 460m maiden. Muza's Angel finished third in the 460m mixed grade four and five for Kilmany trainer Yvonne Andrews. Stuart Lee Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, finished second in the 460m mixed grade six and seven, only 0.34s behind winner Shuffle The Deck. Marshall's King finished second in a heat of the 460m series for Maffra trainer Des Douch.

In another heat, Harper's Girl, trained by Robert Bean at Tinamba, finished third. TWO locally-trained dogs placed in the first race at Sandown Park on Thursday night, a 515m grade six and seven. Bobby Bean Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell, came second for the second consecutive race, while Red Light Rico notched a hat-trick of third placings for Maffra trainer Ken Bailey. The race was won by favourite Kismet Storm, trained by Kate Gorman at Tanjil South, which now has three wins from six starts. In race nine, the 515m free for all, Kingfisher Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, finished strongly, but couldn't catch all the way winner Tiggerlong Tonk, finishing half a length behind in second place.

Works at Sale Oval include upgrading change rooms in the grandstand (left) and unisex toilets on the Past Players’ Hill (right).

Plans finalised for oval upgrades CONCEPTUAL drawings have been finalised for new female-friendly change rooms at Sale Oval. Both the change rooms under the grandstand and under the ‘Sporties’ clubrooms will be upgraded by the next football-netball season. There will also be a new unisex toilet block on the Past Players’ Hill with improvements to cater for mobility issues; and a new multi-purpose training court to support Sale Football-Netball Club’s six netball teams. The federal government provided $880,000 for the project, Wellington Shire Council $525,000

and the John Leslie Foundation $250,000. Sale FNC president Simon Turnbull said the project would create valuable space for players. “There are six netball teams all trying to train on one court every Thursday so I know the netballers are very excited about finally getting a second training court,” he said. “I’m pleased the federal government, with support from Wellington Shire and the John Leslie Foundation, has been able to provide these much-needed funds to improve facilities at Sale’s main oval.

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“Improved facilities will help us attract and retain more players and also to better promote our region when we host major events in the area and visiting teams from outside of our region.” Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said council had been working closely with Sale footballnetball and cricket clubs to finalise designs which would support a range of sports at the main oval in Sale. “Sale Football-Netball Club plays in the Gippsland League at the highest level this side of Melbourne, yet it’s been without suitable netball

change rooms and toilets since netball began back in 1996,” he said. “Likewise, the change rooms under the grandstand, which are mostly used for cricket and football, have not improved much since I played as a junior 35 years ago. “During that time, public expectations have changed and we have more females playing at the club than ever before so this upgrade is well overdue. I hope the new female-friendly facilities will encourage more females to play and volunteer.”

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Lochend Ocky a winner at Moe LOCHEND Ocky, trained by Paul Worthington at Sale, won the 1600 metre 0-58 handicap at Moe on Saturday. Coming off a second place at the same track last month, the 11-year-old gelding was well back early, but jockey Matt Allen moved him around the field on the bend. The $16 chance stormed home down the middle of the home straight to pip Polaxed, which led most of the race, by a head. It was Lochend Ocky’s fifth win from 46 starts. Make An Effort, trained by Sharyn Trolove at Bundalaguah and ridden by Jarrod Fry, finished second in the 1000m maiden plate.

I’M Here Too recorded his first race win from eight attempts last week. The five-year-old gelding, trained at Sale by Ian Hutchins, won the 2200 metre maiden plate on the Pakenham synthetic track last Tuesday. With no tempo in the race, the horse, ridden by Patrick Moloney, was allowed to stride and settle in the lead, and was never headed, winning by two and a quarter lengths from Yulong Town. The tote paid $13.70 for the win. THE first race meeting of the season at Sale Turf Club will be held on Thursday. A preview will be on www.gippslandtimes.com. au by tomorrow.

Community clubs need funds to survive COVID-19

AUSTRALIA’S 70,000 community sports clubs need funding support to the tune of $1.2 billion to survive the effects of the COVID-19. The Australian Sports Foundation has conducted a national campaign to help it determine the affect of COVID19 on community sport across the country. Community sports clubs have already lost an estimated $1.6 billion to date because of the virus and with lockdowns continuing in parts of Australia and sport still in jeopardy, this figure is set to rise. The survey revealed more than 16,000 of community sports clubs are thought to be at risk of closure if funding support isn’t provided within the next six months. On top of the financial impact, 70 per cent of small local clubs are forecasting a reduction in the number of participants due to loss of interest caused by the period of inactivity and/ or concerns around health and hygiene, while 43 per cent forecast a decline in volunteers, which are so vital to the running of community sport. ASF chief executive Patrick Walker said the survey showed that without financial support thousands of community clubs risked insolvency in the months ahead which presented a risk to the physical and mental health of communities. “This is not just a sporting crisis, but a national crisis,” he said. “And the return to sporting activity, whenever it happens, does not mean the crisis is over

— indeed, it is just beginning. “To solve a problem of this scale requires a collaborative approach, so we are calling on all who care about the role of sport in creating healthy, inclusive communities to help us fund grassroots sport’s recovery.” The survey revealed: • Most main sources of revenue ceased or declined (with up to 80 per cent of clubs reporting declines in one or more of memberships, sponsorships, fundraising and events/hospitality); • 91 per cent of small local clubs (an estimated 42,600 clubs around Australia) recording ongoing expenses such as utility bills, affiliation fees, maintenance and rent; • 93 per cent of all clubs lost money due to ongoing expenses coupled with the loss in revenue, and • Losses were funded by clubs drawing down on savings or going into debt. The survival of thousands of clubs is under threat if financial support is not provided quickly as responses to the survey also showed that community clubs have little in the way of capital or cash reserves with over half of all clubs reporting less than six months funds available, and one quarter citing insolvency risk as one of their major challenges. “Our task now is to help community sport survive COVID-19. Having highlighted the unfolding crisis, and now quantified the scale of the problem, we want to work with Australia’s political, philanthropic and corporate leaders — and everyone who cares about the role community

sport plays in our way of life — to help solve the issue,”Walker said. While the funding needed to support each club through the resumption and the months that follow is relatively small, in aggregate the funding required is significant at $1.2 billion. For the most at risk clubs — those needing support within three months — the amount needed is estimated at $300 million, with a further $400 million of support for those at risk within six months. “Community sports clubs face multiple challenges in the months and years ahead, including reduced revenues and increased costs, together with pressures on the affordability of sport for participants, and projected declines in volunteers due to health concerns,” Walker said. “These clubs are about more than the sport itself — they are the lifeblood of communities all over Australia. They are made up of individuals who pay utility bills, shop at supermarkets and fill up at petrol stations. “They are not the top end of town, but need support from this sector and the whole philanthropic community if we are to avoid the loss of thousands of clubs and the widespread social dislocation that would follow.” The survey collected 4337 responses from 4127 organisations and covered around 100 different sport types from the mainstream like football, netball and cricket, to sports with only one or two respondents, like carriage driving and the paddleboard game of pickleball.

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The first session was held last week, with Collingwood Football Club assistant coach Nick Maxwell discussing team culture and leadership. Tomorrow, Layton will discuss building positive relationships, Sherman will talk about planning for success on August 19, and Molloy the competitive cycle on August 26. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to connect with coaches and sports people around Gippsland,” Maxwell said. “It’s an incredibly difficult time for sport at all levels, but especially community sport and grassroots clubs. “I applaud GippSport for leading the way and getting people together in this format. Our ability to connect and use social media channels is going to be an important part of our future and I am very proud to be involved.”

Sharni Layton will discuss positive relationships during a webinar tomorrow. Photo: Michael Willson, AFL Photos GippSport program coordinator “GippSport is always looking Ryan Evans said coaches were for opportunities to upskill our the backbone of community local club coaches and other club sport. volunteers, and these positive “Here in Gippsland, we are coaching webinars present the lucky to have so many people unique opportunity for local prepared to step into coaching coaches to hear from professional roles at their respective clubs,” coaches from the comfort of their he said. own homes.”

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GIPPSLAND coaches of all sport can harness the power of positive coaching through a series of online workshops with some of the best in the business throughout August. Collingwood netball and AFLW star Sharni Layton, Melbourne Victory technical director Drew Sherman and Melbourne Boomers WNBL coach Guy Molloy will lead webinars on various aspects of positive coaching methods and benefits. Team culture and leadership, building positive relationships, planning for success and the competitive cycle will be explored through interactive online forums, delivered in partnership with GippSport and the Latrobe Valley Authority. These sessions aim to build capacity among the region’s coaching cohort to better cater to athletes of all ages and abilities involved in active recreation. This program has been developed as part of the LVA’s $85 million Latrobe Valley Sports and Community Initiative and its partnerships with major sporting clubs. Coaches can sign up for the sessions — held every Wednesday from 7pm throughout August — online at www.gippsport.com.

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