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Minister on future of timber in Gippsland:

‘More to say shortly’ Sarah Luke

IT seems the state government will have “more to say shortly” on a range of questions timber workers and their families have been waiting to hear answered since the state government announced in 2019 it would close the native timber industry by 2030.

Several concerns, including why the government will not provide the science the decision was based on, and whether there is even enough plantation in the ground to transition to, have mostly gone unaddressed, but Ms Thomas hinted at an imminent announcement last week during her visit to Heyfield’s Australian Sustainable Hardwoods manufacturing facility.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the government was committed to a “strong, vibrant timber industry”, but added it would be a plantation-based future.

“When the Victorian Forestry Plan was announced in 2019, we made a commitment to set aside $110 million for the Gippsland Plantation Program,” she said.

“Now that program went to market in October, we have received a lot of interest in the program, and are currently working with six international investors.

“I look forward to having more to say about this program very soon, but I will say this — there is a lot of interest with some big global companies in really expanding our plantation footprint here in Victoria.”

The $110 million was re-announced

Victorian Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas, pictured touring Heyfield’s Australian Sustainable Hardwoods manufacturing facility with managing director Vince Hurley last Wednesday, will have “more to say shortly” to timber workers and their families about plantation in Victoria.

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in 2019 as part of the forestry plan, after the state government pledged the money in the 2017 budget to establish plantations in the Latrobe Valley.

The minister was unable to answer the Gippsland Times’ questions on how many hectares of plantation the state

government had planted over the past few years.

“We have some plantation timbers in the ground, we’re certainly working to develop up our nurseries, but the real game changer here will be the Gippsland Plantation Investment plan, and I’ll have more to say on that shortly,” she

said.

When prompted again on specific hectares, Ms Thomas cited a number of constraints to planting the number of trees the government would like to see planted, including the global pandemic and the 2019-20 bushfires.

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on the way to landing some really exciting announcements as a result of the Gippsland Plantation Investment program,” she said.

The minister’s staffers were able to confirm 500 hectares have been planted since 2018 on ground that was previously plantation.

Ms Thomas also had “more to say shortly” again when asked to confirm the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s finding no plantation timber would be planted before winter 2022.

When the Gippsland Times asked why the state government won’t release the science behind the decision to close the native timber industry, the minister again said she would “have more to say on that shortly”.

“But I will say that the available native timber for harvesting has been in decline for many decades, and as a consequence, not only of bushfire but also environment protections that have been put in place, we are proactively working towards an orderly transition from native timber harvesting to plantation timber harvesting so we have a strong, vibrant timber industry here in Victoria,” she said.

The minister directed any line of questioning regarding the decision to use imported German timber for the Metro Tunnel project’s Anzac station instead of timber manufactured at Heyfield to the Victorian Rail Projects, but added 88 per cent of materials at the station had been sourced locally.

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Like hundreds of Wellington Shire residents looking for accommodation, James Page feared he would be homeless.

A FORMER Sale resident who struggled to find rental accommodation after being forced to vacate his unit is warning others to be wary of rental scams advertised by online fraudsters.

James Page, who featured in a recent Gippsland Times article (‘Our Wellington rental crisis’, June 15), has told of his relief at securing a property in the Latrobe Valley the day before he was to be made homeless.

He had applied for between 15 and 20 rental properties every week after being told by his agent he had 60 days to leave his Sale unit because the landlord was moving back in.

Mr Page was at breaking point last month and said his fruitless efforts to find alternative accommodation had pushed him “to the brink of suicide”.

And he isn’t the only one in housing stress.

People searching for affordable rentals inundated the Gippsland Times with personal stories of hardship and despair, with some afraid they will be forced to sleep on the streets.

Luckily for Mr Page, the day before he was to hand back the keys and begin couch surfing at a friend’s house, he received the good news that his application for a property he applied for two months earlier had been approved.

“To be honest I was sort of numb for a couple of days after I found out, and when it sunk in I realised how stressed the situation had been making me and how it had taken over my life,” he said.

“Sadly, there are still a lot of people out there in the same situation and desperate to find a property.”

“To be honest I was sort of numb for a couple of days after I found out, and when it sunk in I realised how stressed the situation had been making me and how it had taken over my life.”

— James Page, who was facing homelessness until he found a last-minute rental in the Latrobe Valley.

So desperate in fact that scammers are using their desperation to try to rip them off.

Mr Page said there were rental scams currently circulating on Gippsland websites where someone offers a rental property, but claims to live interstate and requires bank deposit payments before the keys can be provided for inspection.

“A woman posted the warning on a Facebook site and I have since heard that there are several such scams around,” he said.

“These particular people are not even in Australia, they are operating from Nigeria and are preying on people’s desperation.”

With his accommodation dramas behind him, for now, Mr Page said he was grateful for all the assistance available to renters like himself, and advised others to investigate their options.

“My advice would be to really look into who can help and what assistance is out there, because the information is not always easy to come by,” he said.

Mr Page said local agencies were helpful, as well as Good Shepherd which provided financial help, and he was able to move to a two-bedroom unit for his son, with whom he shares custody with his ex-partner.

“There is help out there — because I have a Commonwealth Reference Number I was eligible for assistance with moving costs, bond and the first two weeks rent, so that’s a load off my mind.”

Mr Page also advised cultivating a good relationship with landlords or rental agents, “as good references were essential”.

“My rental agent was great, so I would say always try to stay on good terms and they will be able to help you too,” he said.

As Mr Page preferred to move closer to his five-year-old son in the Latrobe Valley, he was open to moving from Wellington Shire, and hopes to settle into his new abode within days.

Welfare agencies say COVID-19 has crushed rental affordability in regional Victoria, with the availability of affordable new housing for low income earners at its lowest level since 2000.

Anglicare Vic’s Rental Availability Snapshot report analysed 33,710 Victorian rental listings from March 27, 2021, and found that fewer than half the number of rental properties were available in regional Victoria compared to the same time last year.

Anyone in urgent need of somewhere to stay should phone the state government's 24-hour statewide toll free number to get help.

People who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping family violence can speak with a housing and support worker by phoning 1800 825 955 — 24 hour, statewide, toll free number.

The state government also provides a website at services.dffh.vic.gov.au/getting-help for information on where to find help.

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Beloved pet mauled to death in Wurruk THE devastated owner of a dog which was mauled to death by another dog on Thursday evening in Wurruk is appealing for public assistance to help track down the offending animal.

Anyone with information about the vicious attack that killed much-loved, Jack Russell-shih tzu cross Daisy is urged to come forward to help prevent further tragedies.

On Thursday evening about 5.45pm, Daisy’s owner Pia Cornwall let her beloved pet into the front yard for a toilet break, but the dog failed to return.

After a frantic 45-minute search of the neighbouring streets the dog was found deceased a short distance away near Blanks Court, with large puncture wounds on her throat — suggesting she had been attacked by a much bigger dog.

Ms Cornwall said that while driving around and heading home she saw something white on the footpath that she thought was just a plastic bag, before realising it was her beloved dog.

“It was awful, she was just limp like a ragdoll and I still can’t believe it, I’m numb,” she said.

The following day, a neighbour took Ms Cornwall to search the area for evidence of what had happened, finding clumps of her hair in several places between her home and where she was found.

Vet examinations show the tiny dog suffered severe crushing injuries and deep lacerations consistent with being shaken in the jaws of a large

Daisy’s owner discovered her beloved pet killed by another dog last week, after she was let out for a toilet break in her Wurruk front yard. dog or dogs.

Ms Cornwall had owned Daisy for 13 years, and said her pet was a cherished family member who spent most of her time inside with her.

On the afternoon she was killed, Daisy was outside in her front yard in the Wirramirra DriveGould St area for less than five minutes when she disappeared.

A neighbour helping Ms Cornwall search for answers said the community was concerned about the number of roaming dogs around Wurruk.

“There have been lots of dogs on the loose around here lately, and I heard there was another dog attacked on the same morning Daisy was killed,” she said.

“My worry now is the dog or dogs that killed Daisy could turn their aggression to a small child.”

Anyone with information about Thursday’s attack should phone Wellington Shire Council, which has been notified and is investigating the incident.

Animal management issues, including roaming or aggressive dogs, are an ongoing problem for the Wellington Shire Council, with local laws officers officers responding to hundreds of complaints every year.

Between 2019 to 2020, there were 1253 domestic animal management requests, ranging from lost, wandering or nuisance pets to barking dogs, animal welfare concerns, dog attacks, reports of dangerous or menacing dogs and reports of illegal pet breeding activities.

In the same period, the council undertook nine animal management prosecutions for matters related to serious dog attacks.

Council manages “menacing dogs” in accordance with the Domestic Animals Act (1994). Any dog that causes a non-serious bite injury to a person or animal or rushes at, or chases a person may be declared a menacing dog.

Unless there are extenuating circumstances, a “menacing dog” will be seized and the owner taken to court.

It is estimated that there are 12,098 dogs in the shire.

‘Booth’, ‘Mallett’, ‘Djambies’: The shire’s newest place names David Braithwaite THE late Denis Booth will be honoured with a street to be named after him.

The name ‘Booth’ will be added to Wellington Shire Council’s register of approved road names for consideration in future naming proposals.

The move recognises Mr Booth’s sporting achievements, which include a bronze medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Jamaica, and services over 60 years for the Stratford community.

Mr Booth, who died in February, aged, 81, was named Stratford citizen of the year in 2013.

A road through a subdivision on Boisdale St, Maffra, will be named Wiggins Avenue in recognition of Colin Wiggins’ work as a Maffra Shire

Council engineer and contribution to local cricket.

Mr Wiggins was a shire engineer from 1976 until council amalgamation in 1994, overseeing the development of Johnson St and involved in the initial development of what is now the Cameron Sporting Complex.

Mr Wiggins was prominent in the Maffra Cricket Club. A champion opening batsmen during the 1970s and ‘80s, he scored more than 2000 runs in 71 first grade matches, as well as being captaincoach of Maffra’s 1979-80 and 1980-81 premiership teams.

Council is considering naming streets in the same subdivision after former Maffra Shire president Jim Slattery and former shire engineers Jim McLaren and Norman Cottman.

The name ‘Mallett’ is also to be added to the

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Last week,a line of questioning from Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien during a state parliament Public Accounts and Estimates Committee hearing revealed new plantations promised by the state government in 2017 won’t be in the ground until winter 2022.

“This$110millionhasbeensittinginabankvault somewhere doing nothing while the government

continues to drag its feet,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Questions asked to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions last week highlighted that a market-led process that began last year is still not complete,and there will be no new plantations until winter of 2022.

“That will be a full five years after the government fist allocated this money and way too late to assist with the government’s so-called transition out of native hardwood harvesting.”

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approved road names register, recognising the Mallett family’s long association with the Sale area and the Sale Fire Brigade.

Frederick Mallett arrived in Sale in 1863, and was a builder, as was his sons.

Several family members have become life members of the local fire brigade.

Council also approved a proposal to name a park between Krista Court and Mark Avenue, Sale, Djambies Park.

Djambies means friends in the local Gunaikurnai language.

The name was put forward by Sale North Kindergarten, which consulted with council’s parks manager, local Indigenous community and the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, who all endorsed the name.

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POLICE will prepare a report for the coroner following a fatal crash in Riverslea on Sunday morning.

A passer-by located the vehicle crashed into a tree on Riversdale Rd just after 4am.

The male driver died at the scene.

The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined at this stage.

Anyone with information should phone Sale police on 5142 2200 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Illegal hunting in shire’s north

ILLEGAL hunting on public roads and across properties in the Valencia Creek area has been reported to police.

Local residents reported hearing high powered rifle shots at 2am along roads in Valencia Creek recently.

They awoke the next morning to find two shot deer with parts of their carcasses removed, and the rest left on the roadside — including innards.

Local police advised residents to report this type of activity as it is occurring by phoning 000, so they can immediately pull any vehicle over in the area, check names and registrations and perhaps find firearms or spotlights.

It is illegal to shoot on public roads, and on private properties without the owners’ permission.

Hunting in a prohibited area could result in the loss of firearms licences and-or the seizure and confiscation of firearms, vehicles or other belongings.

Twelfth day of no new local cases, as NSW border closes

VICTORIA was notified of no new cases of COVID-19 yesterday — the 12th day in a row of no new locally acquired cases in Victoria.

There were 20 active cases in Victoria on Sunday — two locally acquired and 18 were overseas acquired cases.

Victorian health authorities closed the border with New South Wales at 11.59pm on Sunday night, after the state recorded 112 cases of COVID-19 yesterday.

Returning Victorian residents must obtain a red zone permit and quarantine for 14 days.

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations are available in the Wellington Shire at: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Sale, Wellington Respiratory Clinic, Inglis St, Sale, and Yarram Medical Centre, while AstraZeneca vaccinations are available at approved medical centres around the shire Bookings must be made through the Victorian state COVID-19 Hotline, 1800 675 398, or online at portal.cvms.vic.gov.au

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Star of the South chief development officer Erin Coldham said the project was using leading technology to collect important data on migrating bird flight paths to inform the project’s environmental assessments and design.

Specialist equipment with a state-of-the-art high-resolution camera is capturing data on the types of birds and their behaviours in and around the proposed site off the south coast of Gippsland.

Ms Coldham said this was the first time in the world the custom-built measuring technology was being used for monthly baseline surveys.

Star of the South is being assessed through a coordinated Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Effects Statement process – an assessment of potentially significant environmental, social, economic and planning aspects of a project.

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People with an interest in how potential impacts from the project’s construction, operation and decommissioning will be assessed, are being encouraged to review these draft scopes and participate in the formal government consultation processes.

Hard copies of the documents are available to view at the project’s Gippsland community hub at 310 Commercial Rd, Yarram, Mondays and Thursdays between 10am and 4pm.

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If built to its full capacity, proponents say it would generate up to 2.2 gigawatts of clean energy and “continue Gippsland’s proud history of power generation into the future”.

To find out more about the project or to sign up to receive monthly updates, visit starofthesouth.com.au Ms Coldham said she encouraged people with an interest in how the project would be assessed to participate in the formal government feedback process.

“Offshore wind is a proven energy technology that can harness a stronger wind resource and drive local jobs in rural areas, boosting regional economies,” she said.

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Farmers want federal climate action

MEMBERS of Farmers for Climate Action are calling on Gippsland MHR Darren Chester to take the message to Parliament that farmers want stronger action on climate.

A spokesperson for the group said the call came after the Victorian Nationals sought to disaffiliate with the federal party over concerns Barnaby Joyce didn’t take climate change seriously.

Members of Farmers for Climate Action went to Mr Chester’s Sale office last Tuesday to deliver an open letter signed by more than 30 farmers from within the Gippsland electorate.

The letter details how over the next 30 years, an estimated $1 trillion will be spent updating the electricity system, which is expected to open up massive economic opportunities for regional areas.

“With support, farmers and their communities can also benefit from biodiversity stewardship, sequestering carbon in trees and soil, hosting renewables, and more,” it reads.

It also asked Mr Chester to show support for the phasing out of coal-fired power plants in Australia, a strong net-zero target and for farmers who reduce their on-farm emissions.

Mr Chester, who was not in the office at the time,

“Farmers can be part of the solution to climate change through good management on farms, but we need clear policy to enable that.”

Farmers for Climate Action delivered an open letter to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester last week, asking for stronger federal action on climate change.

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has agreed to meet with the farmers to discuss their concerns.

“Unfortunately I was away from my office when the petition was delivered, but I’m always happy to listen to concerns of local residents and meet with them in person, when my schedule allows,” he said.

Bengworden wool and sheep meat producer Jenny Robertson says rural Australians wanted stronger climate action and for Mr Chester to speak up for the electorate.

“Farmers can be part of the solution to climate change through good management on farms, but we need clear policy to enable that,” Ms Robertson said.

“It would add to the resilience of the farming

system and would be a win for the environment and productivity.

“Dry periods are already more frequent and make managing farms very difficult. Extended droughts impact everything on the farm — ability to run livestock, maintain the property, finances and mental health.”

Ms Robertson said she would also like to see more farmer-driven science and research involved with climate action in agriculture.

Mr Chester has been one of the National Party’s strongest advocates for action on climate change.

In a recent opinion piece for a daily newspaper, he wrote that the Nationals don’t “stay relevant by cutting ourselves out of the big issues” referring to climate change, energy security, emissions reductions and the environment.

He said the Nationals needed to “stay involved with the climate and emission reduction debate, and negotiate a positive outcome for the future of our regions”.

A letter was also given to Nationals Malee MP Anne Webster last week, signed by more than 40 farmers in her electorate.

Chester’s climate change caution GIPPSLAND MHR Darren Chester publicly cautioned his party against climate denial earlier this month, calling for “more boots and less suits” when it comes to climate action.

In an opinion piece submitted to the Herald Sun, Gippsland MHR Darren Chester warned the Nationals could “wave goodbye to the generation of voters who will shape the future of Australia” if the party continued its fixation on coal.

“Quite simply, tthe Nationals party room can’t be looking back wistfully at the 1950s as the good old days, when our communities are looking forward with optimism and purpose to a better future in 2050,” he wrote.

The new backbencher called for “practical environmental measures with more boots on the ground and less divisive political debates”.

He called for his colleagues to push for a “massive increase” in Landcare and Coastcare funding to drive investment in practical land, river, estuarine and coastal management.

He also asked his colleagues to pay attention to the “more balanced approach” the Victorian Nationals were demonstrating — an approach “our Canberra leadership would be wise to follow”.

New Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s long history of scepticism regarding climate change has sparked fears the party, under its new leadership, will resist any push to adopt a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

A public supporter of former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack, Mr Chester was demoted from Cabinet for the second time in three years by the new Deputy Prime Minister, after a leadership change three weeks ago.

Mr Joyce rewarded supporters Bridget McKenzie, David Gillespie and Andrew Gee with Cabinet positions, and demoted Mr Chester, Keith Pitt and Mark Coulton from the central ministry.

Commenting on his disappointment following the leadership change, Mr Chester said politicians were “sent to Canberra to fight for them, not to fight each other”, and assured constituents he would recontest the seat of Gippsland in the next election.

Mr Chester holds the safe Nationals seat with a two-candidate perferred margin of 16.67 per cent.

Mr Chester downplayed any conflict between himself and Mr Joyce, insisting he wasn’t interested providing a running commentary in his colleagues.

While there have constituents on both sides of the political spectrum encouraging Mr Chester to

go independent, he has reaffirmed his allegiance to the National Party.

Victorian state Nationals politicians have also made their discontent over Mr Chester’s sacking public, with Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull insisting Mr Chester shouldn’t have been “dropped from the A-team”.

There have been media report of a rift between the state and federal National divisions, with state leader Peter Walsh unsucessfully moving to cut ties with the federal party at a recent board meeting.

The ABC reported the first motion passed at the conference welcomed “moves by agricultural industries to achieve zero net emissions and put in place policies to support farmers to achieve this goal”.

Following the announcement of Mr Joyce’s reappointment, state deputy leader Steph Ryan, who represents Euroa, acknowledged voters wanted politicians to do more on climate change, and said she believed Mr Joyce’s standing among women should have ruled him out of a return to the top job.

Mr Joyce resigned from the party’s federal leadership in 2018, after his extra-marital affair with a staffer was exposed, and a sexual harassment complaint was filed, which he denies.

Let’s keep Wellington open for business Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations are available in the Wellington Shire at: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Sale, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 3.30pm; Wellington Respiratory Clinic, Inglis St, Sale, Monday to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturdays 8.30am to noon; and Yarram Medical Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 3.30pm.

Bookings must be made through the Victorian state COVID-19 Hotline, 1800 675 398, or online at portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/

Currently, AstraZeneca vaccinations are available at approved medical centres around the shire, including Ramahyuck Gippsland Family Practice, Sale; Maffra Medical Group; the Clocktower Medical Centre, Sale; Heyfield Medical Centre; Sale Medical Centre; Stratford Medical Centre; and Johnson Street Medical, Maffra.

Book appointments by phoning 1800 675 398. Walk-ins may be available at some clinics.

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THE state government is inviting Victorians to have a say on how to make key sectors of the economy and environment more resilient to climate change, as the state moves to reach its ambitious climate change targets — net-zero emissions by 2050.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio recently confirmed consultation is under way on seven draft climate change Adaptation Actions Plans.

The Minister said the state must adapt to prepare for the effects of changing climate.

“That’s why we want to hear from essential sectors in Victoria about ways we can become more resilient to the impacts of climate change,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“Victoria’s seven Adaptation Actions Plans will collectively harness the opportunities and tackle the impacts of climate change, while caring for our environment and building the resilience of our economy.”

The plans focus on seven sectors regarded as vulnerable to climate change or having an important role in adapting to further change: • Primary production – agriculture, productive fisheries and plantation forestry; • Built environment – cities, buildings, urban spaces, and infrastructure;

• Education and training – education, training and workplace skills; • Health and human services – disease prevention, physical and mental health care; • Transport – passenger and freight movement, transport networks and vehicles; • Natural environment – land, water bodies, coastal waters, biodiversity and ecological processes; and • Water cycle – water supply, wastewater, drainage and flood management.

The government is seeking community input to shape the plans to set a solid foundation for a climate-resilient Victoria.

The plans respond to priorities in Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy, address current effects and the systematic changes needed to prepare key sectors for the future climate.

Each plan is different because each sector has its own unique climate change risks and opportunities.

They also address common challenges, such as sea-level rise, emergency management and energy resilience.

The plans are expected to be completed by the end of 2021, and will guide adaptation efforts over the next five years.

People can have their say via engage.vic.gov.au/aaps

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New Anzac metro station:

Awarding of contract to German company over ASH is slammed Philip Hopkins

The government says the canopy above the tram interchange at the new Anzac Metro Station will be an architectural focal point — but the contract to make it has been awarded to a German company instead of local tenderer ASH in Heyfield.

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“It is my understanding that the Cross Yarra Partnership are sourcing imported product from Europe that does not meet the mandatory specifications outlined in the tender documents, which suggests that the specifications have been changed, allowing European suppliers to offer a cheaper rate.

This was not a fair procedure. I believe, as a state-funded project, ASH was the only company that conformed with multiple elements in the design.”

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that the 172 skilled, hard-working Heyfield ASH employees are not worth worrying about?” he said.

“Why are they refusing to step in to protect their interest their own government has in ASH – an interest that is actually held by all Victorians?”

National secretary CFMEU Manufacturing, Michael O’Connor, said the excuses that the union had been given not to change to local timber supply were “rubbish”.

“The government should know better than to accept self-serving advice which allows the contractor and agency to do nothing to change their plan to import the timber canopy,” he said.

“If the government have just accepted and are parroting self-serving advice from the contractor or Rail Projects Victoria because they want to import

it, that’s just not acceptable.”

Mr O’Connor said if it was the government’s genuine position that local supply would be too costly or cause unacceptable delays to the project, then they should be transparent about how they have formed that position.

“We want an independent assessment of local industry capability to deliver, in a timely and cost-effective manner this project and if there is nothing to hide, then there shouldn’t be anything for the government, agency or contractor to fear from this transparency,” he said.

“There is no reason this can’t occur as Anzac Station as it is still just a hole in the ground at the moment.”

Rail Projects Victoria maintains the floating

timber canopy requires specialist expertise and tested industrial fabrication techniques, experience that Hess Timber has from similar projects around the world.

Chief executive Evan Tattersall said Anzac Station would be a world-class transport hub when the Metro Tunnel opened in 2025.

“The project has one of the most comprehensive local content provisions ever written into a major infrastructure contract, with more than 88 per cent of materials being sourced locally and installed by local workers,” he said.

Local workers will be used to install the entire canopy, including the timber elements provided

by Hess.

Rail Projects Victoria says the 88 per cent of locally sourced materials includes 93 per cent local steel, with local and regional businesses also benefitting through goods and services needed for the project.

Also, hundreds of apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets are part of the 7000 jobs created by the Metro Tunnel.

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A EUROPEAN company has been chosen above Heyfield’s Australian Sustainable Hardwoods to supply a major timber structure for Melbourne’s new underground Anzac metro station, prompting anger from the state opposition and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union.

The opposition claims the action has destroyed the state government’s commitment to 88 per cent local content for the project, and that ASH was unfairly treated in the tender process.

The CFMEU has demanded an independent assessment of local industry’s ability to deliver the project.

Opposition spokesman on forestry, Gary Blackwood, speaking in state parliament, said he had serious concerns about the procurement process conducted for timber components — a floating timber canopy 90 metres long and 20 metres wide — that are a major feature in the new Anzac metro station.

ASH has developed into a major supplier of engineered timber products, including massive hardwood beams as strong as steel that have been used in many Victorian projects.

The Metro Tunnel contract with Cross Yarra Partnership requires overall local content to be at least 88.2 per cent for the design and construction activities.

Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan and Industry Support and Recovery Minister Martin Pakula have responsibility for the contract.

The tender has been won by German company Hess Timber, which supplied and oversaw the installation of the engineered timber for Bunjil Place at Narre Warren in Melbourne’s south-east.

Mr Blackwood, who is the member for Narracan, said Ms Allan had stated that “the station will be a landmark in itself with its unique floating wooden canopy design”.

“Why then has Australian Sustainable Hardwoods located in Heyfield been unfairly treated in the tender process and overlooked in favour of a supplier from Europe,” he asked.

Mr Blackwood said ASH had submitted a conforming tender to supply the mass timber structure component.

“It is my understanding that the Cross Yarra Partnership are sourcing imported product from Europe that does not meet the mandatory specifications outlined in the tender documents, which suggests that the specifications have been changed, allowing European suppliers to offer a cheaper rate,” he said.

“This was not a fair procedure.

“I believe, as a state-funded project, ASH was the only company that conformed with multiple elements in the design.”

These elements included architectural specifications such as Australian timber species, Australian standards and appearance grades; engineering specifications to Australian standards; social procurement policies; and the local industry development plan requirements for Victorian content.

The requirements cost money, but a European supplier, which does not have to meet these objectives, could offer a discount price.

Mr Blackwood said it was unclear why two ministers with years of experience, Allan and Pakula, would allow this to happen.

“Why would they infer by their lack of action

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Raising money for special care nursery

Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chairman Peter Cursley has turned his own personal tragedy to positive action, and is currently helping to raise money for a phototherapy blanket for Central Gippsland Health’s special care nursery in Sale.

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HELPING out Central Gippsland Hospital’s Special Care Nursery has special significance for a man who is urging people to ‘Bake-for-Babies’ and help buy a phototherapy blanket for the nursery.

Losing a newborn baby soon after birth is something that parents should never have to live through.

But Newborn Intensive Care Foundation chairman Peter Cursley and his wife Susan lived through it.

In 1993, after a long home birth labour and an emergency dash to the nearby hospital, baby Hanna was born facing an uphill battle to live.

After days on life support, Peter and Susan had to make the unimaginable decision to take baby Hanna off life support.

“She died in our arms not long afterwards,” Peter said.

During this difficult time, Peter and Susan formed a close bond with the staff of the neonatal intensive care unit.

Despite their own heartbreak, they were full of praise for the compassion, professionalism and commitment of all the clinical staff.

Despite the negative outcome, Peter and Susan decided to donate to the unit to support other parents and their babies that begin life with a fight.

Unfortunately for Peter, more sadness was to come.

Susan was diagnosed with a brain tumour just a few months later, and died the following year.

Despite the tragedies he had endured, Peter never forgot the kindness of the neonatal unit staff, or his pledge to do what he could to help.

In 1995, he launched the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to raise money for medical equipment, nurse education and research to help sick and premature newborn babies.

Since that time, the foundation has raised about $6 million to do just that, supporting hospitals primarily in the Canberra region.

Peter has now retired to Sale and he is committed to extending the work of the foundation to support Gippsland special care nurseries.

The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation campaign to raise the money to buy a phototherapy blanket for Sale’s special care nursery is called Bake for Babies, and the idea is simple.

Bake something, anything, sell to your friends, workmates, neighbours or family members, and donate the proceeds to the foundation.

People can host a Bake for Babies morning tea in their workplace or have a bake sale with a sporting team.

Bake for Babies runs until August 31.

“People can bake whatever they like,” Peter said.

“Cakes, scones, cookies, cupcakes … sell a slice or maybe charge friends for a seat at the table of a baked dinner.”

“We want people to have fun baking, get their friends involved, and then sell their baked creations at a price they think appropriate and donate the profits to the campaign,” he said.

Peter said one local woman had raised an amazing $786 after baking and decorating 416 cupcakes, and topped it up to make an $800 donation for the foundation.

“If you can’t bake, get friends to sponsor you a few cents a day to stay out of the kitchen,” Peter suggested.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien had a novel idea.

He posted on his Facebook page that he baked — but ate all he baked — so he made a donation to the foundation.

All bakers or non-bakers donating more than $2 will receive a taxdeductible receipt, and 100 per cent of all money raised will go to buying the phototherapy blanket.

Additional money raised will fund other medical equipment, education and research to help babies fighting for life.

There is Bake for Babies information and ideas at newborn.org.au/ bakeforbabies

Micka finds his voice and proposes

[CAPTION] Micka Harrington is popular around local pubs and clubs, but soon millions of people across Australia will hear him perform on The Voice.

HE’S well known by many around the shire as the mower man, but for others who have heard him at any of the local venues where he occasionally gigs, he is the undisputed music man.

Now, local singer, songwriter, guitarist Micka Harrington will be known by viewers all over the country, as he makes a bid for national success on the television show The Voice Australia’s Blind Auditions as ‘Mick the Mower Man’.

In the televised trailer for the episode when he arrives on stage and stuns the audience, Micka receives a standing ovation from Keith Urban, Rita Ora, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy with his rendition of Judy Garlands Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

But it’s what he does after he has captured their imaginations with his voice that really gets the audience’s attention.

Micka said he had something important to do before kneeling down to propose to his partner Bec, who was standing beside him

on stage with their two young daughters.

In the trailer, the judges were visibly surprised to hear a singer who looked like he’d be more comfortable in a lumber yard than a television studio produce a haunting and sensitive performance of a song that requires more than many singers could give.

But while Micka’s popularity with the judges was initially about his amazing voice, attention soon turned to the jackof-all-trades’ hard working background and ‘loveable larrikin’, down-to-earth personality.

International country music star Keith Urban spoke for everyone when he asked Micka, “Was that really you singing?”, to which Micka good-humouredly responded, “Yeah, the face doesn’t really match the voice”.

Micka couldn’t chat to the Gippsland Times about his experience on The Voice Australia’s Blind Auditions, as he is still under contract, but says he’ll be opening up when allowed in a month or two.

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ASH is working to diversify HEYFIELD’S Australian Sustainable Hardwoods is set to become the first company in Australia to manufacture engineered flooring from plantation timber, after receiving a state government grant.

The local manufacturer’s new $3.2 million project to produce engineered flooring from plantation timber has been fast-tracked by a state government $1.6 million grant, and in March 2022, the business’ directors hope to be able to launch the product to the market.

ASH will install a new manufacturing line to produce engineered flooring made from plantation shining gum and radiata pine plywood, as well as expand its online and retail outlet.

In addition to ASH, three other grant recipients across Gippsland are attempting to diversify their businesses, by experimenting with new products using different timber sources.

Another local timber mill, Yarram’s Radial Timber, also received money under the fund, scoring $397,000 to introduce a small log line and experiment with processing plantation timber.

Elsewhere in Gippsland, Longwarry Sawmill recieved $246,000 to use recycled and reclaimed timber to make new timber products, and Brunt’s Harvesting in Orbost $40,000 to undertake a feasibility study for transition to plantation harvesting.

Since the state government’s announcement the native timber industry will be phased out, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods has been changing the way it does business to continue its viability beyond 2030.

Looking to stay ahead of a drop-off in supply in 2024, the Heyfield manufacturer has been investing in major capital, transforming the business into a manufacturing base with diverse feed stock, and looking to establish a line of plantation-based products.

Firmly established as a major player in the staircase tread market, the manufacturer took note of growth in the engineered flooring market.

Looking to shorten the business’ supply chain, and with a growing customer base looking to match its joinery — such as staircases — to its floors, it was a no-brainer for directors.

While plantation timber requires more fine tuning than native timber, plantation shining gum proved to be a workable option, and was used in the first prototype.

The new retail outlet will sell the engineered flooring, as well as some of its existing products, such as staircase and furniture components, as well as open the new market to ASH as it prepares to transition from native timber joinery to products manufactured from plantation timber.

In order to diversify its feed stock from VicForestssupplied timber, the manufacturer has been buying plantation mountain gum from New South Wales, hardwood from HVP Plantations, and logs and sawn timber from Tasmania.

It is also Australia’s largest importer of American Oak — a species which suits ASH’s existing manufacturing systems well, as the imported slabs are able to pass through its scanning dry mills to become feed stock.

On site on Wednesday to announce the project, Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the government supported innovation in the timber industry, as it transitioned from native to plantation timber.

“This is a really great project for ASH because it’s about creating new employment in the timber industry,” she said.

“We expect 22 new jobs as a consequence of this investment.”

Ms Thomas said the fund was ensuring mills had opportunities to think about the future of their industry, and look to what was increasingly in demand — manufactured timber.

“What we are doing through the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund is offering mills and those who work currently with VicForests the opportunity to come forward with their ideas as they seek to transition their businesses from native timber to plantation timber,” she said.

“It’s important to note that five out of every six trees that are currently harvested in Victoria come from plantations already, so this is part of an inevitable change in the direction of the timber industry.”

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The Gippsland Lakes contain many different types of algae at varying levels as part of the natural environment and balance of the lakes system.

The health effects of algae can vary depending on the type of algae and the type of exposure.

Some algae produce harmful toxins that can accumulate in seafood.

The levels and types of algae can fluctuate in the lakes system and harmful toxins may still be present in some seafood such as shellfish, even after a harmful algal bloom has disappeared.

Signs are in place across the Gippsland Lakes advising not to eat locally-caught shellfish.

Updated advice is expected

People should not eat shellfish from the Gippsland Lakes until further advice is issued. following further testing.

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Study finds plantation trees are a great way to store carbon

A NEW international study in a global scientific journal has recognised plantation trees as the best source for storing carbon and providing climate change mitigation in comparison to other types of tree plantings.

The peer-reviewed Nature Communications journal has published a study that found plantation trees delivered almost three times more carbon abatement over 100 years than environmental plantings.

Chief executive of the Australian Forest Products Association, Ross Hampton, said the study confirmed that trees planted for harvesting would deliver more benefits for the environment than trees planted for environmental purposes.

“There are programs that provide incentives for farmers to plant biodiversity plantings for carbon purposes, but no programs that incentivise farmers to plant plantation trees,” he said.

“This must be rectified — the biggest asset

to Australia’s storage of carbon is being left on the sidelines.

“We already know that when trees are manufactured, they continue to store carbon.

“Now we also know that as plantation trees grow, they store more carbon than any other type of planting.

“Plantation trees are necessary to fight climate change and move towards net-zero by 2050.”

Mr Hampton said Australia had never needed to plant more trees than right now, as it was experiencing a serious supply constraint for timber framing off the back of the current building boom.

“We need to be doing all we can to ensure that more plantation trees are planted to allow us to build homes that will house future generations of Australians,” he said.

The study can be found at nature.com/articles/ s41467-021-24084-x

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Australian Sustainable Hardwoods managing director Vince Hurley and worker Kerri Chivers show Victorian Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas around one of the site’s seven manufacturing plants in Heyfield. Soon, there will be two more plants.

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A WARNING against eating shellfish from the Gippsland Lakes has been issued.

The warning, which includes mussels and any other type of shellfish collected from anywhere in the lakes system, follows ongoing poor water quality and high levels of algae.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Department of Health issued the warning on Friday.

The poor water quality has been attributed to sediment and other nutrients washing into the lakes system from recent high rainfall and river flows.

Water quality can vary greatly especially during and after rainfall periods with debris and other contaminants entering the water.

Contaminants can include harmful microorganisms such as bacteria.

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Sale Producers Market will be held this Saturday.

Producers market is on this Saturday

SALE Producers Market will be held this Saturday, July 17, from 8am at Sale Showgrounds.

During the winter months the market will be held in the horse pavilion and on the adjacent grass area.

Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing and accessories, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, photography, plants, mushrooms, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, jams, preserves and meat.

Freshly brewed coffee, egg and bacon muffins and hot doughnuts will also be available.

All goods are grown or made by sellers.

For more information phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

Wines of Eastern Gippsland chairman and Glenmaggie Wines owner and wine maker, Tony Dawkins, Tinamba Hotel owner Simon Johnson, and members of the Tinamba Public Hall committee, Tinamba CFA and Macalister Valley Lions, Nell Hewat, Stuart Miller, Sue Bumpstead, Graeme Osborn, Wendy Hood, Justin Hood and Cameron Hood.

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Thanks, from food and wine festival TINAMBA Food and Wine Festival provided a great day out for more than 1200 patrons in May, sneaking in just before the latest lot of lockdowns.

While patrons might have noticed the live music and local food and wine, they might not have noticed the volunteers working hard to make sure the event was as great as it could be for everyone

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who attended.

The Tinamba Public Hall committee, Tinamba CFA and Macalister Valley Lions Club all contributed volunteers and lots of hours on the day, with additional support from local community members.

Wines of Eastern Gippsland showed their appreciation to these hard-working groups of volunteers

with a donation of $3157.50, or $2.50 per ticket sold, with the cheque presentation taking place outside the Tinamba Hotel.

Planning is already under way for next year’s event, and people should follow facebook.com/ tinambafoodandwinefestival to be the first to receive all announcements.

Funding for smaller-scale regional events THE state government has announced a new $1 million fund, supporting regional events that attract up to 1000 people.

Eligible applicants will include local regional and rural councils, public event organisers, and direct venue operators.

Eligible events could include community festivals, rodeos, art shows and other smaller scale events that strengthen communities and showcase regions.

To be eligible, applicants must host smallerscale events, while larger festivals that include a series of smaller events over the course of multiple days may also be eligible.

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The new fund is part of the government’s targeted support for local councils and event businesses to help regional and rural Victoria to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Through the fund, the Victorian government says it will work with regional councils, event organisers and industry bodies to ensure they have more certainty and confidence to plan and stage events that are important to local communities.

The Regional Community Events Fund complements the $20 million Regional Events Fund, a commitment to bring blockbuster events to

Victoria’s regions as part of the $633 million Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan.

Applications will be open later this month and will stay open until the funding is fully allocated.

For more information, visit rdv.vic.gov.au Regional Development Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the past year had been challenging for regional and rural communities, including those who hosted some of the state’s most vibrant events and cultural shows.

“Small-scale events are a key part of our regional cities — we are pleased to announce $1 million which will help event businesses bounce back from the pandemic,” she said.

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Gippsland Primary Health Network is seeking input from local people on their experience with health care.

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Book your appointment today online https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/ or via the COVID State Hotline 1800 675 398 and don’t forget to bring your identification and Medicare card.

GIPPSLAND Primary Health Network wants to hear from people about their experience with health care.

The organisation has launched a major survey in conjunction with Monash University and would like to hear from people who live, work or study in Gippsland.

The network is funded by the federal government to help people in Gippsland become healthier.

Although the organisation does not deliver direct services, the network’s chief executive officer, Amanda Proposch, said its job was to make the health system work better, especially for people who found it difficult to access the help they needed.

“The information we receive from the survey will help Gippsland PHN decide where to direct funding to improve health and wellbeing in our communities,” Ms Proposch explained.

“Do you use telehealth, or do you prefer to see your usual GP in person?

“These are some of the questions we need answered in the survey that will inform our new Health Needs Assessment, due to be submitted to government later this year.”

After completing the survey, participants will have the opportunity to share their story about health and wellbeing in Gippsland in an interview or written format.

They can also go into the draw to win one of 10 $100 supermarket vouchers.

“We want as many people as possible to participate in this major survey to help us understand what people think,” Ms Proposch said.

“The survey only takes around 10 minutes to complete and is a unique way for people to influence Gippsland PHN and help improve health care.”

For more information and to complete the survey, visit www.gphn.org.au/tell-gippsland-phn Hard copies of the survey, along with reply paid envelopes, can be requested by phoning 5175 5444.

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Gippslanders should be very disappointed to see Mr Chester refusing to support a major local industry.

Thank goodness that Barnaby Joyce and Matthew Canavan will speak common sense on the importance of coal.

From L. Ralph Barraclough, Licola: THE risk of serious flooding from the irresponsible failed land management in the mountains has the potential to produce flooding like has not been seen before from the Avon River.

It was just sheer luck this did not happen during the most recent flood.

The rain bands went roughly in lines from the low pressure system up into the mountains.

On both sides of the Avon catchment substantial rainfall occurred, but the centre of the catchment appeared to have missed the serious impact.

The Avon River is well known to be the fastest rising river in the Southern Hemisphere.

It is roughly a circular catchment with most of the creeks feeding into the river at once around the centre.

With a very severe hot fire from the massive fuel build-up from the neglected National Park management, all that is left is a denuded landscape that — as we saw in June 2007 — caused one hell of a flood in the Macalister.

It is not just the Avon that is a concern.

With this last round of flooding that came into Licola, there was a fair flood down the Wellington.

Lake Glenmaggie filled from 34 per cent to overflowing in a few days.

Much of the Wellington catchment is also seriously denuded, resulting in the severity of this flooding.

The sad part of the Wellington environment is that with three hot fires in just 21 years, most of the seed-stock is gone and none of us in our lifetimes will see this recover and the floods will continue.

Worse than this, with no improvement in the management, the whole of the High Country with the next hot fire can be expected to follow and become denuded for possibly more than 100 years.

This will bring the sort of recent flooding we saw down the Macalister as well.

This is apart from Kevin Higgins’ place on the Bennison High Plains that practices traditional grazing and responsible cool burning.

Kevin’s place is likely to be the only area where any alpine wildlife will survive, but it is only 200 acres.

Us landholders will survive up here in the mountains, but the people below Lake Glenmaggie have a fair challenge to look forward to.

There have been two areas that I found outstanding recently.

The coverage from the recent flooding on ABC Radio could hardly be faulted.

The Weather Bureau in Melbourne did its best, but it would have been lovely to have had RAAF Base, East Sale, involved with its local knowledge.

That is however a Commonwealth issue, and I am not expecting anything remotely competent to flow from Canberra at the moment.

The other area that is exceptional is the management of the wall at Glenmaggie.

I continue to be impressed with these people.

I’d vote for Darren if he went Independent From Dawn Stubbs, Munro: MANY years ago a handsome young reporter turned up from WIN Television to do a story about our Christmas exhibition.

He was quietly spoken and seemed very interested.

He even said that he would come back and do a story about our whole family — which he did — and it went to air between Christmas and New Year.

Bob’s plan to run as an Independent thwarted From Bob Hammill, Sale: POLITICAL parties are already in election mode in the belief the federal election could take place in late 2021, and wouldn’t you know it — I’m just too sick to nominate.

Because I need the money, my plan was to run as an Independent and to prepare, I researched local politics in detail.

Labor and the Greens are Darren Chester’s main competitors, but they have no hope of winning the Gippsland seat.

Representatives know they are just the sacrificial lambs, and their priority is to set up the booths and gain as many Senate votes as they can.

Other minor parties just nominate to voice some gripe, and like the others, they’ll never win or have any influence.

Make no mistake, I also realise the chances of an Independent achieving anything for Gippsland is almost zero but for me, Independents do have one distinct advantage.

They’re not constrained by any party — and can basically announce any policy they want.

Like other parties, I planned to send out a brochure listing my 10 key objectives.

But here’s the ‘kicker’.

My 10 points would all start off: “I will fight for ...”

Those words are important.

As an Independent, you can promise to fight for anything because it’s easy to demonstrate that effort.

Whether or not you achieve anything is a different matter.

Obviously I was planning to offer something for everyone, so for my first dot point: “Wages have stagnated. I will fight for a 42 per cent wage increase (across the full salary range) and a 53 per cent increase in welfare payments.”

Notice I don’t use numbers ending in zero because that would suggest a degree of guesswork.

Objectives two to eight followed a similar pattern.

With nine and 10, I was planning to target the

The denuded environment of the Wellington Plains.

It proved to be the most profitable holiday season we had.

Fast forward 20 or more years and a cheerful Gippsland MHR Darren Chester met seven artists from Concerned Artists Resisting Extinction in his offices at Parliament House.

We were there to plead our case for Australia’s species decline.

Some of my environmental leanings have been a sticking point over the years and so I can’t in all honesty vote for a party that disregards what’s happening to our natural world.

The rate of species loss in Australia through deforestation for one reason or another is alarming.

There is no coincidence between a warming planet that is happening at the same time that we have deforested our world.

In David Attenborough’s latest book, it is calculated that in 2020 the world has only 35 per cent of wild forests left.

The more that’s taken, the more the situation gets worse.

I congratulate Darren on his latest article in the Herald Sun, not a paper I would read, but I read through social media.

His dedication to his electorate over the years is commendable.

For the Nationals to recycle an idiot that is only interested in himself is shameful.

Dropping a decent politician like Darren Chester in the process shows how backwardthinking they really are.

If you went Independent Darren you would definitely get my vote.

I think even the people that have never voted for you would do the same.

‘redneck’ vote and provide a hint of where the money could come from.

“I will fight to introduce capital punishment, with all minor offenders over 18 being publicly flogged at the halftime interval at football matches.”

This approach is more of a deterrent, a saving of $500 per day on detention costs and better entertainment than the AFL has ever come up with.

And finally, because there’s been a surge in the number of dog owners and nobody likes using the plastic bag.

“I will fight for a bright fluorescent green dye to be included in all dog food for obvious reasons.”

Till my health failed I was confident I was on a winner.

On the off chance I didn’t beat Darren Chester, I realised I’d have to give him all my preferences anyhow because I know he’d actually do something for Gippsland.

Still, that’s politics.

Gippslanders will still be well represented From Lee Marchant, Rosedale: DARREN Chester’s exit from the ministry means that Gippsland no longer has a direct voice at the Cabinet table.

However this does not mean that Gippslanders will not enjoy very strong representation within the Coalition in Canberra.

Barnaby Joyce has the support of the majority of his colleagues in Canberra as well as large numbers of Victorian National Party supporters, for good reason.

Despite his flaws, he has been a very strong voice for those of us who live in the regions, and he will make the Nationals presence more strongly felt in Cabinet.

Further, Senator Bridget McKenzie was raised in Gippsland and is a fierce advocate of things that Gippslanders care about.

Improvement of health services, telecommunications infrastructure, farming issues, forestry and rights of law abiding firearm owners, just to name a few.

I have no doubt that Darren Chester will continue to advocate for Gippsland in the party room and in parliament, in a constructive way — and that he will be able to get across the messages about the needs of our region.

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Chester has had a ‘shocking tantrum’ From Marcia Davidson, Morwell: THE only insult to Gippslanders regarding the federal National Party’s leadership switch to Barnaby Joyce has been the shocking tantrum from Darren Chester over his dumping from the Cabinet.

Instead of working with Australia’s new Deputy PM, Mr Chester has not only launched a series of attacks on Barnaby Joyce, but also publicly endorsed the Green left and its attack on the reliable energy and economic sustenance provided by the Latrobe Valley coal industry.

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Gippsland Business Awards finalists

Accommodation provider The Mansi on Raymond, Sale, is among finalists in the Gippsland Business Awards.

DESPITE the challenge of COVID-19, Gippsland businesses have demonstrated their ability to change and adapt, with this year’s Federation University Gippsland Business Awards attracting the biggest number of entries for years.

The finalists have been announced, with 51 businesses making it to the final group across 11 industry and specialist categories, along with a new category — the Business Agility Award.

The entries represent the length and breadth of the region.

The 57 finalists for 2021 include Wellington Shire businesses Mansi on Raymond, Sale; Cosmetic Clinic Gippsland, Sale; Sale SignTorque; Scarlet and Grace, Sale; Overcoming Obstacles, Stratford; and Loch Sport Supermarket.

Gippsland Business Awards committee chairman Graeme Sennett paid tribute to all those businesses who entered.

“Never before have we seen such a challenging time for businesses,” Mr Sennett said.

“The fact there were so many entries demonstrates the resilience of Gippsland’s small to medium and their ability to not only survive, but thrive.”

The categories are: Accommodation, Beauty and Personal Care, Business and Professional Services, Food Wine Producers, Health and Wellbeing, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Export, Mechanical Trades and Construction, New Business, Retail, Tourism Activities and Attractions and Business Agility.

Each of the category winners will be announced at a gala presentation event on Friday, August 27 at Federation University’s Gippsland campus in Churchill.

The major winner, the Gippsland Business of the Year, will come from the category winners and will also be announced at the

ceremony.

“This year, while the judging process has been extremely difficult, we are delighted with the number and quality of entries from so many diverse and inspiring businesses,” Mr Sennett said.

“With such intense competition, our finalists should be very proud to be selected.

“However, I also want to acknowledge the many great entrants who have not been selected as finalists.

“They a represent strong, growing business community within Gippsland and we would encourage them all to reapply in future.“ Mr Sennett said because the 2020 awards were cancelled as a result of COVID-19, this year’s Federation University Gippsland Business Awards would be an “extra special” occasion.

For more information about finalists visit www.gba.org.au

Mossi-Tambo CFA member Christine Bittner says donating blood is easy.

People urged to roll up sleeves for the CFA

VICTORIANS are being urged to roll up their sleeves to save lives and support CFA’s bid to win the 2021 Emergency Services Blood Challenge when a Lifeblood donation site pops up in their respective areas this winter.

The challenge, held annually by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood from June 1 to August 31, encourages friendly competition between emergency service workers to join their team and donate to win the challenge and, more importantly, save lives.

Lifeblood has blood donor centres across Victoria and also operates mobile donor pop-up sites.

With 1258 blood and plasma donations during the 2020 challenge, CFA members came second to Victoria Police by only 59 donations, and are keen to take out top honours this year.

One in every three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, however only one in 30 Australians donate blood each year.

Regular, lapsed or first-time donors can nominate to donate on behalf of Team CFA. Mossi-Tambo CFA member Christine Bittner recently donated blood for the second time, and encouraged people in the local area who are able to give blood to do the same.

A Lifeblood pop-up site is set up in Bairnsdale until July 15, and there is a permanent donation centre in Seymour St, Traralgon.

“I’d been wanting to do it for ages and then last year there was a bit of a call-out after we’d had some pretty nasty accidents,” she said.

“I thought I’ve got something that someone might need, and it doesn’t cost anything — so why not do it?”

She said the process of giving blood was simple and staff were always friendly.

To register to donate, go to lifeblood.com.au

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Contributions about significant events like family reunions, anniversaries and birthdays will also be considered.

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Focusing on reducing the stigma around diabetes

THIS week is National Diabetes Week, and the focus this year is on reducing the stigma surrounding diabetes.

Diabetes is a serious and complex condition which is often misunderstood, and negative community attitudes and stereotypes affect most people who live with diabetes.

According to the Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, more than four in five people with diabetes have experienced diabetes stigma at some point in their lives, leaving many feeling they have been judged or treated differently than others because of their diabetes.

Diabetes Victoria chief executive Craig Bennett the blame and shame around diabetes needed to be replaced with respect and compassion.

“There are many forms of stigma, and many ways to experience stigma,” he said.

“Some people have been blamed or shamed for having diabetes or diabetes-related complications.

“Others have been judged when they eat certain foods, check their glucose levels or inject insulin in a public setting.

“We believe that most diabetes-related stigma is based on a lack of understanding.”

Diabetes is a serious, complex and lifelong health condition which requires careful management and constant attention.

In Victoria, there are currently almost 367,000 people living with diabetes who are registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme.

Furthermore, Diabetes Victoria estimates that another 150,000 Victorians live with undiagnosed type two diabetes.

An additional 750,000 Victorians are estimated to have elevated blood glucose levels, which puts them at risk of developing type two diabetes.

If diabetes isn’t managed carefully, it can lead to an array of serious health complications including kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, vision loss and even amputations.

Local dietician Simone Godde, practice nurse Suzanne Hall and general practitioner registrar Camille Jeffreys are keen to see a focus on better detection and management of diabetes.

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Diet and lifestyle important

The statistics say one in six people have diabetes.

With every one person diagnosed there are four more in the community still undiagnosed.

On a positive note, type two diabetes is preventable.

Just diet and an active lifestyle alone can prevent and manage complications — often without medications.

People who are concerned about their risk should make an appointment with their local general practitioner.

Allied health professionals like dietitians,

diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and physiotherapists can also provide excellent information.

Sale Medical Centre diabetes educator Tracey Crane and dietitian Simone Godde are currently working on a six-week diabetes education group.

The group is for people with type two diabetes (later onset).

It will begin in mid August and will examine ideal lifestyle habits to reduce complications.

People who think they may be at risk of diabetes can visit www.facethefacts.org.au to find out more.

Breast cancer conference goes online INTERESTED people are being invited to join Breast Cancer Network Australia for insight into the latest treatments for breast cancer, as well as for a glimpse into the pioneering research shaping the future of how the disease is treated.

A conference will be held online this Thursday, from 6pm to 9pm, and will provide information relevant to patients with early breast cancer and metastatic disease, delivered by a panel of national experts.

Renowned international guest speaker, medical oncologist and director of the Breast Oncology Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the United States, Dr Eric Winer, will deliver a session on ‘new frontiers’ – what the future of breast cancer treatment holds.

A Breast Cancer Network Australia spokesperson said breast cancer treatment was individualised, so it was important to know the most up to date news and treatments to make well-informed decisions.

“There is a lot of information available about the different treatment options so let the experts break it down for you,” the spokesperson said.

Register for the conference at kapara.rdbk.com. au/landers/6cdaa3.html

Garden club’s AGM

SALE and District Garden Club will host its annual meeting this Sunday at the Gwen Webb Activity Centre, 116 Market St, Sale.

Lunch will begin at 12.30pm, followed by the 1.30pm meeting.

COVID rules will apply, and those attending are being asked to take their own cup and a mask.

Community briefs are published for charity groups and non-profit organisations free of charge, as space permits.

Particular publication dates cannot be guaranteed.

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Finding Middle Ground

Zion Bradley’s Brown Blossom

Polexini Papapetrou’s The Wanderer (2009), part of the Gippsland Art Gallery’s collection, bought with the assistance of the Gippsland Art Gallery Society and the Robert Salzer Foundation.

Connection with Country EAST Gippsland Art Gallery, Bairnsdale, is currently exhibiting Southeast NOW, featuring new works by Alice-Ann Pepper, Patricia Pittman, Ronald Edwards-Pepper and Zion Bradley Brown.

The exhibition gives the local community and

visitors an opportunity to engage with art, stories, knowledge and artistic skill of artists, all with a connection to Gunaikurnai Country.

Southeast NOW 2021 is on display at the East Gippsland Art Gallery until Saturday. Entry is free.

Beatles documentary at Bundy SALE Film Society’s next event, on Saturday will be a special members-only screening of The Beatles: Eight Days a Week — The Touring Years at the Bundy Hall.

The evening will, feature live music before and after the screening as well as a light supper of fresh soup and bread after the event.

Memberships are available to buy at The Wedge box office or from www.thewedge.com.au for $40.

The film is a documentary about the Beatles’ career during the band’s touring years between 1963 and 1966, when it became a worldwide cultural phenomena.

The Beatles exploded onto the public scene seemingly out of nowhere, as the band’s formative years of constant performing at home and in

Hamburg, and Brian Epstein’s grooming, finally paid off beyond its wildest dreams.

The film features concert footage from the 1960s, new interviews with the remaining Beatles, their associates and fans, as well as archival interviews of the late ones.

It follows how the Fab Four began to change and grow while the excitement of Beatlemania began to sour their lives into an intolerable slog they needed to escape from to become more than what their fans wanted.

The film is rated M because of its coarse language.

Members can’t take guests to the screening.

Attendees can take a drink to enjoy on the night, and should also take a cushion.

The screening will begin 6.30pm.

MIDDLE Ground is a new exhibition featuring seven photographers from Gippsland Art Gallery’s permanent collection.

The exhibition highlights the ways in which women artists have contributed to the overall diversity and vitality of the collection.

The exhibition seeks to promote the achievements of artists traditionally overlooked because of their gender.

The artists assembled use photography and digital processes to explore a range of themes, from cultural and environmental issues through

to fantasy and the imagination.

Throughout, Middle Ground emerges as not only a term used to describe the middle distance of a picture, but as a point that has traditionally defined women artists in a field dominated by their male counterparts.

The exhibition features a range of fascinating artworks by Polixeni Papapetrou, Angela Lynkushka, Siri Hayes, Tanya Dyhin, Jo Scicluna, Lydia Wegner and Izabela Pluta.

Middle Ground will continue until August 1, and entry is free.

The changing lives of 42 George Street A HOUSE holds the memories of those who have lived under its roof.

The experiences of new beginnings, sad endings, celebrations and confrontations are stored in the walls that witnessed it all.

The house at 42 George Street opens its doors in this fascinating play to allow audiences a peek into the lives of three families that have lived there.

It will provide a glance into the life-changing moments of its residents, set against the

backdrop of events that shaped Australia.

The production includes a cast full of local performers and was written by Melesa Eldred, who was born and raised in Gippsland and has been an active member of Sale Theatre Company for a decade.

Melesa has acted, produced, stage-managed and directed productions, and she co-wrote the highly popular and wellreceived Somebody’s Mum with Gaby Kruitof.

42 George Street is Melesa’s

first solo script.

Running time is one hour and 20 minutes, and there is no interval.

42 George Street will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, this Friday, Saturday, then Thursday and Friday, July 22 and 23, from 7.30pm, and Saturday, July 24, from 2pm and 7.30pm..

Tickets cost $39 for adults, $37 seniors, $35 concession and $30 under 30s, and are available by visiting www.thewedge.com.au or phoning 5143 3200.

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Project ensures ponds will be protected

WEST Gippsland Catchment Management Authority will continue to work with Trust for Nature on the ‘Protecting Our Ponds’ project around Stockdale.

Trust for Nature has recently bought a 50-hectare property at Stockdale through its Revolving Fund program. This program buys properties which have significant conservation value and on-sells them to buyers who agree to place a legally binding conservation covenant on them, protecting them for life.

This property features several ponds which, in partnership with the WGCMA and other bodies, will be rehabilitated in coming years.

The Chain of Ponds within the Perry River and Providence Ponds catchment is a unique waterway system, with ponds and surrounding habitats providing environments for threatened plant and animal species such as Dwarf galaxias, Flinders pygmy perch, Green and Golden bell frogs, the Gaping leek-orchid and Prostrate cone-bush.

WGCMA has been working with Trust for Nature, Hancock Victorian Plantations and private landholders since 2016 to protect and rehabilitate the ponds landscape.

WGCMA chief executive Martin Fuller said the project was a special initiative, and that he is delighted to be able to continue working with partners such

This Stockdale land is being protected for its tss environmental value.

as Trust for Nature to improve the site, through funding from the state government’s Our Catchments, Our Communities Program.

“The ponds really are unique, so to be able to work with Trust for Nature as well as the many private landholders involved is exactly the way we like to work – partnerships breed success is what we have practised over many years, and we’re excited

to continue this partnership with the Trust for Nature team,” Mr Fuller said.

Trust for Nature regional manager John Hick said the newly-acquired property brought fresh opportunities.

“This property is on the Providence Ponds waterway, only a short distance from its confluence with the Perry River.

It’s a 50-odd hectare farm with a history of grazing up until the

trust acquired the property,” he said.

“One of the things that excites me about the ponds generally is how different they all are.

The vegetation, the shapes of the ponds, they are all quite different.

“We have this idea that the ponds, sometimes, in some landscapes, are simple little dams, but here they’re convoluted shapes, some have fallen trees in them and fallen logs, some are covered with Azolla, one of the native ferns that grows on

top of water bodies. A very pretty landscape.”

The new site sits adjacent to other properties where ponds have been protected and rehabilitated, meaning any works carried out will provide valuable connectivity through this section of the catchment.

Mr Hick said having acquired the property and taken stock off the site, vegetation was recovering and a more detailed management plan would be developed to guide on-ground works that would maximise the improvement, working with WGCMA and engaging other groups to help where needed.

“We’ve already started a weed management plan,” he said.

“Some areas will be fenced while other areas will have redundant fencing removed as it’s a barrier to wildlife. So, there are lots of things to work on before the property is sold to a private landholder with a covenant in place to ensure works are continued to manage and improve the site.”

For more information about the Protecting Our Ponds project, including videos of the sites, visit wgcma.vic.gov.au/ponds

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Head to the hills:

Australians flock to the regions March 2020 to March 2021 – helping to drive net regional migration in the latest quarter 66 per cent higher than a year earlier.

The index reveals the regional areas with the largest annual share of capital city migration are coastal centres close to capital cities like Queensland’s Gold Coast (11 per cent) and Sunshine Coast (six per cent) and Victoria’s Greater Geelong (four per cent).

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Launceston’s migration almost doubled in the March quarter, with migration increasing by 88 per cent.

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“The index demonstrates how Australians formerly living in capital cities have embraced remote ways of working as an opportunity to experience what these areas have to offer, while those already in regional areas are finding reasons to stay,” he said.

“I’m optimistic about what this growth means for regional Australia, as more people experience the liveability of our regional areas and embrace the associated work-life balance and affordability,” Mr Cairns said.

Regional Australia Institute chief executive Liz Ritchie said the index provided vital and timely data intelligence on emerging growth hotspots around the country, allowing government, industry and communities to act more quickly on issues such as housing and infrastructure.

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The new owners will be able to relax in the formal lounge, which boasts an original fireplace.

The open plan family living, dining and kitchen is a true feature of the home, with new cabinets, a breakfast bar, ample bench space and a butler’s pantry.

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The new owners have the option to create extra living space through the loft, accessed via a fold-down ladder.

A multi-purpose building has soaring cathedral ceilings and is already divided into three separate compartments.

Agents say the add-on building has the potential to be a rumpus or games room, home office, workshop, garage or maybe an artist’s studio, and its large doors open to a paved patio and entertainment area.

Majestic mature date palms line the driveway of this unique property.

Agents say the picture-perfect home has all the character of yesteryear, and is in the middle of Maffra.

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The two other generously-sized

bedrooms have built-in robes and share a separate bathroom.

A powder room is opposite the

Brief details Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom home, formerly a convent circa 1905.

Terms: 10 per cent deposit and settlement in 60 days.

Auction: Saturday, August 14, from 11am on site.

Address: 13 Princess St, Maffra.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Jeremy Gray on 0488 451 550.

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HIS 746 square metre allotment with power, water, gas and sewerage connected is in an ideal setting adjacent to the parklands and walking track.

The property is in a court-like setting in a soughtafter established estate.

The terms of purchase are a 10 per cent deposit upon signing, with settlement in 30 days.

Brief details Property: 746 square metre allotment in a sought-after spot.

Address: 1 Moon St, Maffra.

Titled and ready to build

Auction: Saturday, July 24, from 11am on site.

Terms: 10 per cent deposit upon signing; settlement in 30 days.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Kevin Read on 0488 411 026.

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FOR SALE $485,000

CHARACTER & CHARM IN BOISDALE * Character home combined with modern day conveniences * 3 spacious bedrooms plus study * 2 renovated bathrooms * Huge lounge with wood heater * Kitchen/dining area with gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher * 10m x 8m shed with concrete floor * Adjacent to recreation reserve and playground

HUGE BLOCK IN CENTRAL LOCATION * Situated on approx. 1250m2 block * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Kitchen/dining combined * Separate lounge with wood heater * Single carport * 8m x 14m shed with concrete floor and 3 phase power * Other sundry shedding and undercover areas

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Address: 22 Gould Street, Wurruk.

Price: $389,000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone 5144 4333

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There is an impressive north-facing undercover alfresco deck with skylights and a ceiling fan.

The shed is ideal for a car, caravan or boat, and can be used as a workshop or storage, and is accessed via the concrete drive.

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HIS superbly-presented, fully renovated, lifestyle property is on about two hectares (five acres) and has town water connected.

The home is open plan with polished timber floors, nine foot ceilings and a north-facing kitchen and dining, allowing plenty of natural light.

The modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances with a 900mm oven and rangehood, dishwasher, pantry and appliance cupboard, and leads to a large outdoor entertainment area with its own kitchen overlooking the fully-fenced backyard.

There is wood heating for winter, and a reverse cycle unit for summer.

The master bedroom has a modern ensuite and ample cupboards, while the other bedrooms are spacious, have built-in robes and are near a large second bathroom.

The property has been primarily used as a horse property, but can be transformed into

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Auction: Saturday, August 7, from 11am on site. Terms — 10 per cent deposit and settlement in 60 days.

Address: 276 Maffra-Briagolong Rd, Maffra.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Jeremy Gray on 0488 451 550. whatever the new owner wants.

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Rising from the ashes

Seasonal worker grants A STATE government program has been designed to help farmers attract and retain workers they need for the coming harvest season.

Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas recently met with members from Food and Fibre Gippsland, which has received a $49,500 grant to help connect job seekers to employment opportunities with local growers, and improve communication with culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the region.

The grant will also be used to help farmers understand transport requirements for workers — a common barrier preventing people from taking on horticulture work.

South Gippsland’s Raffa Fields, one of Australia’s biggest producers and exporters of asparagus, employs more than 200 workers each year.

It is one of the many farms in the region’s $1 billion horticulture industry that will benefit from Food and Fibre Gippsland’s project, with a greater understanding of the needs of local job seekers as it looks to boost its seasonal workforce for this season and for seasons ahead.

The grant is part of the government’s $1 million Seasonal Workforce Industry Support Program, which provides support for industry groups to employ additional staff and deliver new initiatives that assist farm businesses in priority harvest regions to recruit and retain seasonal workers.

The program is part of the government’s $76 million support package to assist the industry to address workforce challenges following the coronavirus pandemic.

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“SOMETIMES you don’t write the script, you just play your part.”

These are the words of a reflective Troy Fischer, who with his wife Nette will be a guest at the Gippsland Red Meat Conference on August 31, and whose property and white Suffolk stud was nearly completely destroyed in the Pinery fires in South Australia in 2015.

His wife Nette recalls November 25, 2015 as a 42 degree day, with extremely high winds.

“We knew if a fire started it would be unstoppable,” she said.

Unfortunately, it did, and the resultant fire destroyed 85,000 hectares, including all of Troy and Nette’s place, all their fences, all their hay, 650 stud sheep, and all of their stud ewes.

Just 550 stud ram lambs survived.

Troy said within 24 hours the couple had to make some big decisions — what to do with the 550 stud ram lambs which now had no feed, how to replace the stock which were lost, and how to utilise the offers of help which were now flooding in.

Would insurance come to the party?

And, most importantly, where to begin?

The first step was to divide up who did what.

Troy was in charge of sheep replacement and agistment, Nette was in charge of resources, insurance, procurement and people, Troy’s father was in charge of infrastructure and livestock transport and Troy’s mother was in charge of keeping life as normal as possible for their children.

They then set themselves three key goals in rebuilding their flock — committing to a stud ram sale as intended in spring 2016, undertaking breeding enough 2016 drop lambs to have a ram sale in 2017, despite having no ewes left, and ensuring the genetics they bought, borrowed or accepted in any form would be as good as, or better than what they lost.

They didn’t want anybody’s culls.

Early on, Troy received advice in the form of an email from a Victorian Merino breeder, Tom Silcock, who himself had been burnt out several years beforehand.

Tom encouraged the couple to say yes enthusiastically when people offered to help, because eventually the help dried up, and people forgot and moved on.

So Troy hit the phone and rang the owners of what he considered to be the top six studs throughout Australia and told them his story, and asked if the studs would loan him, gift him, or sell him some of their best female genetics. All of them said yes.

Around this time, Troy was approached in a pub by a stock agent who asked if it would set them back 10 years.

It incensed Troy, and gave him the motivation he needed to drive around the country and organise stud ewes from 10 different properties in three different states.

Meanwhile, at home, the rebuilding began.

Blazeaid and other volunteers arrived to rebuild fences.

The Fischers were impressed with the work ethic of the volunteers, who worked through terrible dust storms that were a regular occurrence in the burnt areas.

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They altered the script to create their own happy ending, when fate could easily have forged a different path for them.

Troy and Nette Fischer will tell their story at the Gippsland Red Meat Conference on Tuesday, August 31, at the Riviera Convention Centre.

They hope their experiences might inspire others to do more than just “play their part”.

The Gippsland Red Meat Conference is run by the Gippsland Agricultural group, in partnership with the National Recovery and Resilience Agency, Agriculture Victoria, Meat and Livestock Australia and East Gippsland Shire and Wellington Shire councils, with support from sponsors.

The National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s recovery support officer, Lana Young, will be at the conference.

“The Fischers’ story is inspiring and demonstrates that recovering from disasters is a joint effort – we all need to work together to recover sooner and also be better prepared for the next challenge,” she said.

Tickets for the conference are available at gippslandredmeat2021.eventbrite.com.au or by following the link on the Gippsland Agricultural group Facebook page.

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Stock began arriving, and needed to be inspected for any potential disease; drenched, feet inspected and vaccinated.

Fodder arrived from far and wide, including the Eyre Peninsula, eight hours drive away.

Eventually, the rain came.

Too much at first for the naked paddocks, but eventually the pasture returned and a good season greeted them.

The Fischers met their goals, and conducted their ram sales, as they had promised they would, and today find themselves in a better position than before the fires — but they have learnt a lot about recovery and resilience.

When reflecting on the experience of the fires, they often remark that it turned out to be a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to change, and they took that unexpected opportunity.

Despite the tragedy of the fires, the Fischers were heartened by the generosity of human spirit that came in the aftermath, and that made them feel valued.

Today, their business is larger and more profitable, their internal resolve is stronger than ever, and the future is bright for the next generation.

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‘Accidental’ Landcare project takes root A SOON-to-be-built irrigation pipeline in the Newry area has prompted some local landholders get to work on planting native trees along Newry Creek.

The renewing Newry Creek Project, funded by the state government’s Victorian Landcare Grants is a ‘happy accidental outcome’ of the work being undertaken around the pipeline construction.

Landholders have put their hands up to be part of an initiative to undertake revegetation work along their sections of the Newry Creek.

Four farm businesses took the opportunity that arose at the same time as updating their whole farm plans, as a part of the irrigation upgrade being managed by Southern Rural Water.

Whole farm pland allow farm businesses to take an overview of how they use their land, including irrigation points, shelter belts and redundant land, and design better systems to maximise their potential.

Project officer with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, Elsa Burnel, said it had been “fantastic to see just how much the Newry farming community care about their creek”.

“Many locals have seen this farm planning process as an opportunity to set aside some land to protect the creek and improve water quality, while also providing valuable shade and shelter for stock,” she said.

It is hoped that around five hectares of Newry Creek will be fenced and planted.

The authority is working with the Maffra and Districts Landcare Network to help the farm businesses sharing the costs of tube stock, site preparation and fencing where needed.

A community planting day, run as a partnership between Maffra Landcare, the authority and Gippsland Intrepid Landcare, was held on the farm of Megan and Nathan Grumley.

More than 1500 plants went in the ground

around a meander in the Newry Creek during the day.

Mr Grumley said in going through the whole farm plan they realised that getting the horseshoe-shaped block of land accessible and really productive might just be more trouble than it was worth.

“In the end and with the assistance of Landcare and the catchment management authority, we decided it was a better use of time and energy to plant it out,” he said.

“We’re looking forward to it emerging over the next few years and giving the landscape along the creek a bit of a kick along.”

Representatives of the Traditional Owners, the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, also went along to the community planting day, to give a short presentation of the importance of the area in Indigenous culture.

Maffra and Districts Landcare facilitator Carmen Lee said creeks and rivers were key to the Gunaikurnai people.

“Having Elders Lloyd Hood and Nicky Moffatt spell out the importance of the landscape and conduct a smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country was a meaningful way to start our planting activities along the creek,” she said.

“It really added to the experience of the Grumley family and the 25 volunteers who attended the planting day.”

More work is continuing on the Grumley’s site, as well as on three other sites around the creek.

Future community planting days will be advertised through the Gippsland Times and via the social media channels of the Maffra and Districts Landcare Network and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

Individuals interested in becoming involved in Landcare in the Maffra area can phone Carmen Lee on 0457 786 582.

Land around Newry Creek is being restored through a partnership between Landcare and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

Gunaikurnai Elders Lloyd Hood and Nicky Moffatt spell out the importance of the landscape and conduct a smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country at a community planting day recently.

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CROPS and pastures aren’t the only beneficiaries of increased soil fertility because of favourable seasonal conditions in Gippsland.

Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officer Jack Woods said the increased soil moisture that had favoured crops and pastures had also resulted in the spread of weeds such as African lovegrass.

“This season’s rainfall has created ideal conditions for African lovegrass to flourish, and preventing the spread now is as important as ever,” Mr Woods said.

“It is an introduced perennial grass which quickly dominates and out-competes other pasture grasses.

“African lovegrass spreads naturally through wind and animal movement, but is also spread by activities including the transport of machinery, soil, livestock and hay or fodder.

“By taking a proactive approach and observing some simple biosecurity practices, you can prevent African lovegrass from spreading.”

There are five key practices to prevent the

spread of African lovegrass and other invasive weeds: • Ensure machinery moving on and off a property is free of soil and fodder material that may contain weed seed; • When buying new livestock, ensure they are quarantined for at least 14 days until weed seeds have had the opportunity to pass through their system; • If practical, feed livestock in the same area each time. Feed areas should be easily accessible, so that any weed control work necessary will be easier to manage; • Regularly monitor the areas where foreign material such as fodder and soil has been placed on properties and implement a regular control program; and • If a suspect plant is detected, seek assistance from a local biosecurity officer to identify it. This will ensure technical advice can be provided regarding appropriate control methods.

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620 6 20 H Heyfield fi ld U Upper Maffra Road Tinamba West Matt James - Sales Ph 5145 1345 Mob: 0488 623 159

Wayne McKay 0419 486 282

Now buying Beef, Dairy Cows and Bulls and Manufacturing Steers on Farm

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Accommodation Accommodation Wanted Lease To Let Business Opportunities Education and Training Employment Services Professional Situations Vacant Phone: 5143 9333 Situations Wanted Adult Services Computers Entertainment Events Fax: 5144 7308 For Hire Holidays and Travel Home Maintenance Houses for Removal Legal Email: classifieds@ Lost and Found Meetings Missing Persons Party Planners Personals Pet gippslandtimes.com.au Cemetery Public Notice Religion Tenders 4WD Caravans Cars Machinery

(03) 5143 9333

classifieds@ gippslandtimes.com.au

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74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

Deadlines for

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Tuesday’s paper before 9:30am Monday

Friday’s paper

before 9:30am Thursday CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

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BULLS For hire or sale. Angus,

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

CALF BEDDING And cow laneway mulch

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.

Available now. Enquiries please phone Pine Mulch Haulage. Inspection invited 70 Rocla Rd, Traralgon.

Open 51/2 days. Phone: 0408 514 103.

As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required.

Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. viic.gov.au//

HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$

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.

Lost and found All ‘found’ advertisements are published free.

Simply provide the details of your find for publication. ‘Lost’ advertisements are paid.

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

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HORSES WANTED Meetings

AGM

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Maffra Croquet Club Inc. on Thursday July 15, at 11am at the clubrooms, cnr,) Pearson and Boisdale Streets, Maffra.

General meeting to follow AGM. All members welcome.

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PRODUCERS MKT

Sale Producers Market, Make it, bake it, grow it.

Saturday, July 17, Sale Showgrounds in horse pavilion, Dawson Street side, 8am - 12.30pm. Enq. 0409 697 254.

Situations Vacant

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Public Notices

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Proposed naming of park between Krista Court and Mark Avenue, Sale

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Business Manager Turnbull Toyota Sale

We currently have a rare opportunity for an experienced Business Manager to join our dealership.

The position require previous finance and insurance experience with the ability to work as part of a dedicated team to produce outstanding results.

Exemplary customer service skills, attention to detail together with a sound understanding of legislative compliance are essential to be considered for this position.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience. Please note, the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a current National Police Check, at their own expense. Open to all applicants.

If you have the skills & attributes to be an integral part of our team please apply now with your current resume, cover letter and the contact details of 2 referees direct to: Applications to: Tracey Cox Turnbull Toyota Sale 303 York Street SALE VIC 3850 e:recruitment@turnbulls.com.au Full details on: http://www.turnbulltoyota.com.au/careers

HC Truck Driver Phone 0400 265 693.

Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

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Public comment on the proposed name is invited and may be made in writing to Place Names Committee, Wellington Shire Council, PO Box 506, S 506 Sale l VIC 3850 or via i emailil tto Pl PlaceNames@ N @ wellington.vic.gov.au Submissions will be accepted no later than Wednesday 11 August 2021.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

Senior Community Development Officer • Position No. 877 • Temporary Full Time (for up to 12-month period) • Band 6 $82,055 - $89,315 per annum plus 10% statutory superannuation • Based in Sale, Victoria Are you passionate about enhancing the community in which you live? Do you have the drive to assist in the development of a healthy, connected, sustainable and inclusive community? An exciting opportunity exists within our Community and Culture Division to work as the Senior Community Development Officer and develop strong connections across the Wellington Shire.

As the Senior Community Development Officer, you will be required to plan, coordinate and deliver various activities relating to community development, social policy and planning including early years, disability access and inclusion and seniors planning.

In addition, you will form an integral part in promoting and implementing activities linked to our Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021 - 2025 (Healthy Wellington 2021 – 2025).

To be successful in this role, you will require knowledge and understanding of community development principles and have the demonstrated ability to provide high-quality policy advice and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders on social and community issues likely to impact upon the local community’s current and future needs.

If you are driven and passionate about our community, then we would welcome your application.

Proposed naming of a park under the provisions of the Geographic Place Names Act 1998 Wellington Shire Council proposes that the park between Krista Court and Mark Avenue, Sale, be named Djambies Park. The word ‘djambies’ means ‘friends’ in Gunaikurnai language.

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Situations Vacant

Melbourne trips - night.

Rotafab are seeking hard working and enthusiastic team members for the position of Gate House Officer.

2 x Permanent Part Time positions available.

Shift 1: 6am-11am. Shift 2: 11am-4pm. M-F. Duties include, but are not limited to: ● Conduct vehicle/personnel inspections ● Grant access to authorised staff, visitors, and contractors ● Maintain electronic records of access to site ● Receive deliveries as appropriate Please apply to PO Box 1235 Sale 3853 Or Email: info@rotafab.com.au

delivering 20 week old Isa Browns to your area Saturday, July 24, $26ea.

Phone 0438 832 535.

Kri r stta Court

Photographs

AGM

Gate House Officer

LAYING HENS Old Port Poultry Farm

Mark Aven ue

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.

5x4 rolls, excellent quality, local area (Longford). $66 inc. GST. Phone: Sale Senior Citizens 0428 812 348.

Centre Inc Annual General Meeting will be Wanted To Buy held at 1:30pm on Monday August 9, 2021 in the clubrooms at 37-45 Desailly Street, Sale.

All members welcome and $$$ Cash Paid $$$ encouraged to attend.

Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

Employment opportunities for

Heyfield Newsagency

Car advertisers

Rosedale Kilmany Cricket.

AGM meeting 7pm, Wednesday, July 21 in the Rosedale social rooms.

All welcome.

24 Hunt Place Wurruk / Sale

Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

More options for placing classifieds in person

CLASSIFIED GUIDELINES

OATEN HAY

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

Public Notices

Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

FIREWOOD

Top quality. Dry. Split.

Mixed hardwood. Deliver all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

Meetings

Key selection criteria and a position description may be downloaded from www.wellington.vic.gov.au/careers or by phoning (03) 5142 3145.

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TEACUP/POODLE

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Wellington Shire Council has impounded one (1) Friesian Cross Bull Calf from Myrtlebank Road, Myrtlebank on 7 July 2021.

No tags or branding. If not claimed within 7 days, the Friesian Cross Bull Calf will be offered for sale at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange in Sale on 28 July 2021. For enquiries, please contact Tiny teacup poodle cross. impounding officer Kane smooth black boy. D.O.B 28/03/2021. Vet checked, Oliver on 1300 366 244. vacc. M/chip no. 95300005023841. source number Livestock MB146897. $3,000. Ph: 0401 230 900.

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How to place your advertisement

Impounding

Applications can be submitted via the website and following the instructions or by forwarding hard copy to the: Human Resources Officer, PO BOX 506, SALE VIC 3850.

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Situations Wanted

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Situations Vacant

SUNDAY MARKET Servicing JMS PAINTING the Gippsland

Sale Charity Sunday Variety Market, Canal Reserve, July 18. Egg and bacon rolls for breakfast, BBQ, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks, stalls from $15, raffles must be accompanied by a stall.

Proceeds to charity. Buskers welcome. Phone 0409 574 253 or 0437 985 283.

Situations Wanted

area with 15 years experience. Interior and exterior, new or old. For a prompt and reliable service contact Joe for a no obligation free quote.

Phone 0477 232 706.

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CARPENTER Fully qualified, quality

work guaranteed. Interior, exterior house, farm, factory, commercial. Verandahs, pergolas, decking.

Mobile 0400 647 111.

Situations Vacant

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Civil Construction Crew Team Members Cranes Asphalting & Bitumen Sealing Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Civil Construction Workers to join our crew, based in Bairnsdale & Gippsland ● The successful Candidate will have experience operating excavators, skid steers and rollers. ● HR truck, pipe laying and concrete experience will be highly regarded. ● This role will suit a person willing to get off a machine and pick up a shovel.

To be considered for this position the successful candidate will be physically fit, hold an industry induction card and applicable tickets. This position is for immediate start. Interested Candidates should email their covering letter and resume, addressed to: Managing Director Cranes Asphalting & Bitumen Sealing Pty Ltd 90 McMillan Street Bairnsdale, Vic 3875 Email: admin@cranesasphalting.com.au (03) 5152 2941

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Long Distance HC Driver

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business.

The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net.

For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

Situations Vacant

Sale motor group is offering a number of new positions due to expansion.

We are looking for an accessory fitter to join our team in a full time position.

We are also looking for RACV patrolman one full time and one part time.

We are also looking for a spare parts trainee, full time position.

Trade qualification preferred but not essential.

In house training will be provided on site.

You must take pride in your appearance, display attention to detail, and be punctual.

Immediate start available for successful applicants.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

DENTAL ASSISTANT SALE

Currently we have an opening for a trainee dental assistant position.

We are looking for an applicant who is enthusiastic, friendly and has a strong work ethic to provide high quality patient care.

Onsite training will be provided for applicant with no dental assisting experience.

If you are interested or are looking for a stepping stone into a health care career, please send your resume to sdgad@fastmail.com.au by Wednesday the 21st July 2021.

Retail Manager

A position exists for a full time retail manager with data entry skills at Findlay & Weymouth Pharmacy in Sale.

Data entry and Customer service skills are key attributes; along with a friendly, helpful manner.

You should be able to work well without constant supervision, be well spoken, well presented and sympathetic to the needs of customers.

The ability to work under pressure and work well with others is essential.

Applications should be POSTED TO: Darren Richards Findlay & Weymouth Pharmacy 275 Raymond St, Sale VIC, 3850.

24 Hunt Place Wurruk / Sale

Employment opportunities for

Industrial Painter

Leading community services organisation Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration The H2H Case Coordinator will support improved access, connection and navigation of, mainstream health support services including general and mental health, alcohol and other drug services, counselling, financial support, legal support, education supports, employment supports, referral to NDIS, engagement of ACAS assessment and positive social and community engagement and participation.

Learn more For more information visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/li sting/ Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today.

Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) Position closes: Monday 19 July 2021

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CAR REMOVALS

Rotafab are seeking a hard working and enthusiastic team member for our protective coating department.

Permanent position available for an Industrial painter.

Duties include: ● Abrasive blasting and Application of industrial coatings. ● Experience in the industry is essential. ● Forklift licence, rigger and dogman tickets preferred but not essential.

Please apply to PO Box 1235 Sale 3853 Or Email: info@rotafab.com.au

McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction company, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water infrastructure and forestry. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individual who can add value to our company.

Duties will include: ● Contract Administration ● Plant and Equipment Administration ● Logistics and Procurement ● Workplace Health and Safety Assistance ● General Office and Accounting Duties Applicants must have experience, be proficient in Excel and Word, a positive attitude, good organizational skills and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued.

Hours of work are 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Please send resume to: office@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au Applications close on 30th July 2021 at 4.00pm

PARAMOUNT, Duet Expanda 2015, 20'6", family van, sleeps 5, swr/toilet combo, w/mach., oven, 2 tables, 2 TVs, full annexe and lots more. Beautiful van $59,000 o.n.o. Phone 0427 671 780.

TYRES

5 near new, 31x10.5 R15 tyres and rims comes with '96 Pajero and spares, $1000 the lot. 0409 155 643

XR6 FG MKII

2012, auto, 204,000kms, s/hist, e.c., r.w.c., reg'd, YXP-223, Morwell, $13,000 o.n.o. Ph 0409 069 002.

Caravans

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1997 PEDIGREE

Pop top, 17'6'', single beds, aircon/heater, TV, new annex and awning, 12 mths reg., 2-way fridge, GC., $10,999. PH: 0438 443 230.

ROADSTAR

Voyager 2000. 2000 model, 18ft, rear kitchen, dbl bed, 5-seats, 3-way fridge, aircon, tv, m'wave, electric brakes, gas stove and oven, awning with tebbs annex, semi-offroad suspension, tinted galaxy windows, stored in shed, all in as-new cond., $22,500. P: 0427 542 533

Machinery & Plant

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All Terrain Forklifts

Suitable for growers, farmers, producers and construction. 2 units available. Mast Explorer, 2008/9 HD30-4, 3T cap., 4x4, 3.7mtr mast, side shifts, new tyres, turbo Perkins diesel, HYD trans., e.c., $30,745.

2nd unit, same specs as above, with brand new turbo charged Perkins, supplied by Perkins (mtr cost $12,500), sell $38,500.

Please contact us for all your telescopic All Terrain equipment.

Traralgon 0439 791 955.

Cars

Motor Vehicle Technician An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified technician to join our Dealerships located in Traralgon/Morwell/Leongatha with our Service Team.

A position description is available from our Service Centre at 5535 Princes Hwy, Traralgon, and 8 Koonwarra Rd, Leongatha, or for a confidential interview please call Andrew McMahon 5172 1100.

Resumes including two professional referees should be forwarded to: The Fixed Operations Manager, Gippsland Motor Group am@gmg.net.au

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Advertise in the Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express

Motoring Deal

$53 without a picture,or $66.90 with a picture

A tota l 16 issu of es!

Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers *price is for line advertisin ng which include es a headline and 4 lines of type with additional line es $7.50 per line Cash or credit card, through our Sale of ce only

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Civil Construction Supervisor

Full Time Bairnsdale & Gippsland Duties include:

Act as the businesses primary site contact forvarious projects with the client. ● Successfully deliver civil construction projects through the effective management of your team and equipment ● Deliver the projects as per the scope, drawings, on time and budget. ● Ensure all Integrated management system documents are completed for site, such as Hazard inspections, site inductions and SWMS ● Maintain effective communication to management from site through reports and photos. ● Coordinate required materials and resources to site to meet the program ● Ensure staff Comply with all Health, safety and environmental site requirements. ● Attend both client and management meetings as required. ● At all times strive for excellence and continuous improvement.

This position is for immediate start.

Interestedcandidates should email their covering letter and resume, addressed to the Managing Director, at admin@cranesasphalting.com.au. ●

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

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Free service.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163

Apprentice Motor Mechanic

Sale Motor Group is looking to employ an apprentice motor mechanic.

A fantastic opportunity exists for the lucky candidate to learn your trade in a well laid out workshop, working within a multicar franchise.

To be successful, you must be punctual, have good communication skills, current driver's licence and able to take instruction.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

(Full time)

Part-Time Max Term til 30 June 2022 Gippsland location

Cars

COMMODORE VE Sedan, 2009, factory duel fuel, all elec. and mags, needs 300k service, YDH-959 $3500 or best offer.

Phone 0409 155 643.

Are you looking for a change a new career challenge?

Homelessness Case Coordinator (H2H) Program

Caravans

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Situations Vacant

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Experienced Technician

Sale Motor Group is seeking an experienced technician to diagnose and repair our range of new and used vehicles.

If you are the best in your field we want you.

If you are the best we will pay you the best rates around.

The successful applicant will be self-motivated and be able to work individually and as a team.

You will have a manual drivers licence and be trade qualified.

Please email your cover letter and resume to the general manager at: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

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Deaths

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

Birth notices: where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.

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LEWIN, Suzanne Elsie.

Passed away July 9, 2021. Aged 62.

Daughter of Bill and Lorraine Hutty (both dec.).

Much-loved mother and mother-in-law of Dan, Kris and Keirra.

Cherished Nanny Sue Sue of Sonny, Remy and Elkie.

Loved sister and sisterin-law of Sandra, Brian and Robyn, Raymond and Carolyn, and Marlene.

Mum, You courageously fought such a long battle. Your positivity has been such an inspiration, and I am so proud of the way you lived your life.

Your fun-loving attitude and sense of humour is something that I will always remember and treasure. Thank you for being such a beautiful Mum and Nan. The kids are going to miss their Nanny Sue Sue. Rest easy Mum, you deserve it.

Love always, Dan and Keirra, Sonny, Remy and Elkie xoxo

Mum, You have given me the life I know. You were always there to guide and support me. Your love is one of a kind and you Deaths have raised me to the man I am today. You can now lay to rest and continue to watch over EVANS, Michael.

"Mike" passed away from above. peacefully at home in his Love always Kris. xxx 80th year.

Cherished husband of Madeleine.

Loved and respected father of Ben and friend of Amanda.

Loved and adored Pa of Mitchell, Kirrily, Jack and Gemma.

LEWIN, (née Hutty).

Loved brother and Suzanne (Sue). brother-in-law of Cyril and Passed away on July 9 Pauline.

2021.

Loved and respected L o v e d sister and member of the Murphy sister-in-law of Raymond and Woolfe families. and Carolyn, Aunty to Requiescat in peace Kayla, Brendan, Adam and Amy and their children, Nate, Piper and Hayden.

A gutsy fight Sue, never complaining and maintaining your humour to the end.

Will be sadly missed by us all.

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Deaths

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LEWIN, Suzanne (Red).

Passed away on July 9, 2021.

Loved sister of Sandra, aunty of Andrew, Kelly and family. Susie, Karl and family, Mathew, Rachel (dec.) and family and Bec and family.

Red, we had some great times together, You were always there for me, as I was there for you.

It breaks my heart that you have gone, but a part of me went with you the day you passed away.

Deepest Sympathy to Dan Kierra and family and Kris.

I will always be there for you all.

- Sandra.

LEWIN, Suzanne.

Passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021 after a long illness.

Loved sister of Brian, sister-in-law of Robyn, aunty of Justin, Lorrae, Eli, Fynn and Mason. aunty of Jodie, Andrew, Alice and Will.

Suzanne had an unselfish attitude to life, easy to get along with, caring, warm and friendly, with a wonderful sense of humour. Her courage was amazing, she fought so hard to stay with us all.

Special memories of Suzanne will live on in our hearts forever. Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Dan, Kierra and family and Kris.

Always remembered, never forgotten.

LEWIN, Suzanne.

Sue, no words i write can ever explain how i am feeling and what you meant to me. You were not only my sister, but my friend. I have so many memories to hold on to, of all the laughter and tears we shared. It will never be the same without you.

You were such a courageous and strong women right to the very end. Still able to make us laugh only hours before your journey was over.

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LEWIN (Hutty), Sue. Farewell to our very special friend of 50 years.

We all cherish the wonderful memories we have of such a funny, loyal and courageous woman. Our love and thoughts are with Dan and Keirra, Sonny, Remy and Elkie, Kris, Marlene, Sandra, Brian, Robyn, Ray and Caroline and all their families. Love from Jayne, Ken, Stephen and Janelle, Tilly, Maddie and Evie, David and Chloe and Sadie (dec.) Andrew and Andrea and Jack.

Another bright star in the sky.

Fly high with our darling Sadie. xxxxx

LEWIN, Sue. Sue, true friends never die. You will always be with us in a very special way. Your big cheeky smile to everyone you met.

But deep down you were going through hell. Will miss our chats.

Sympathies to Dan, Chris and to their families. Also to the Hutty family.

Dot, Artie Bertacchini and Goddard family.

R.I.P.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Latrobe Regional Hospital

Are you seeking a career in healthcare? LRH has a range of opportunities available for individuals who like to make a difference and care for our community. ● Biomedical Technician ● Occupational Therapist Grade 1 ● Registered Nurse - Emergency ● Senior Administration Officer ● Social Worker Grade 1 ● Social Worker Grade 3 Mental Heath: ● Community Clinician - CASEA ● Occupation Therapist Grade 2 - Flynn ● Eating Disorders Coordinator ● Community Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician ● Psychiatry Registrar ● Senior Clinician - PECT ● Mental Health Postgraduate Program For further information, including how to apply positions descriptions and application closing dates please visit our website https://lrh.mercury.com.au/ Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.

Deaths

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REYNOLDS, Beverly Anne (Bev).

18/11/1934 - 8/7/2021 Passed away peacefully at McDonald Wing.

Dearly loved wife of Hugh (dec).

Mother of Joanne, Robert and Andrew. Adored Nan of Courtney and Ashlea, special friend of Dan, Chris and John.

Adored G - Nan of Ari. Sister of Ian and Ron and sister-in-law of Helene and Lois.

Mum, thank you for your unconditional love, support, friendship and the skills you have taught me. I have loved sitting beside your bed over the past weeks watching Masterchef - discussing the food and the kitchen gadgets they had. You taught me the love of cooking, although I will never be a Masterchef I will continue to love creating your recipes from your well loved 'cooking book'.

I know even though your smile is gone forever, and your hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, of the Mum I loved so much. your memory is now my keepsake, which with I'll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

Thank you Nan for the thirty wonderful years I got to spend with you and the many memories we made on holidays at Mornington.

"Love you". you - Courtney

We were so blessed to have had you as such a big part of our lives and a part that can never be filled.

Love and miss always.

Bec, Ben and Ethan xxx

Nan / G-Nan We love you so much! We already miss you terribly but are so grateful for all the time we got to spend with you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we've shared. Ari loved the time he got to spend with you, as did we. Say hi to G-Pa and give him a cuddle for us. We will love you forever!

Love Ash, Chris and Ari xx

Funerals

MAC MANUS, Hugh Desmond (Doc).

Passed away suddenly at home.

Much loved brother of Leo and brother-in-law of Carmel. Uncle to Trevor, Joanne and Tricia.

You left so quickly we didn't have time to say goodbye.

'Til we meet again.

From Leo and Carmel, and family.

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LEWIN. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Sue, held in Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 11am on FRIDAY (July 16, 2021), followed by interment at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

Please see our website for Livestream details.

In Memoriam

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HUGHES, Shane.

25/8/1977 - 13/7/2018 Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone.

We think about you always, we talk about you too, We have so many memories, but we wish we still had you.

Loved always, Mum, Dad, Kristian and Maddison.

BARRETT. A funeral service for Mrs Valeria Erica Barrett WAS HELD on Tuesday June 22, 2021.

Bereavement Thanks

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JAGO, Raymond.

The Jago family wishes to sincerely thank the following friends and organisations on the sad loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Letts Funeral Services, Dr John Bergin, Sale Gardens, Peter Centra, Gippsland Health Pallative Care, Gippsland Health Services Oncology Department.

Please accept this as our personal thank you for their love, support and compassion shown during the recent times.

MACMANUS. For funeral arrangements for Mr Hugh Desmond MacManus please check website listed below or contact:

MACNEE. A funeral service for Mrs Myrtle Isabella May Macnee WAS HELD on Friday July 2, 2021.

REYNOLDS A private funeral service for Mrs Beverly Anne Reynolds will be held.

Also to the many others including friends and relatives who shared their VALENTINE, Amber. condolences in the form of 3/1/1983 - 16/7/2016 flowers, cards, phone It's been five years and I calls and visits. find it so confusing how grief can make time fly by, TURPIN, Ray (Snowy). yet stand still forever.

Rita, Judy, Rodney, Missing you.

Kaylene and Sandra - Mum. would like to sincerely thank our family and VIZARD, Barry.

Passed away July 15, friends for the love and support at this difficult 2016.

Years are passing quickly time of our lives with the but our memories of you sad loss of our beloved husband and dad. are always with us.

Love, Bet, Kerryn, Robyn, The food, flowers, cards and comforting words are Russell and Marian. much appreciated.

Thank you to Letts Bereavement Funeral Services for Thanks making such a difficult time easier. Please accept DAVIS, Ted. this as our personal thank 4/7/1938 - 17/6/2021 you to everyone.

Ted's partner, Shirley, and Ted's family would like to extend our sincere thank you for the love and support, cards, phone calls and beautiful flowers received during our sad time.

Special thank you to the surgical ward staff at Sale Hospital for their care while Ted was there.

I would also like to thank the staff at Wilson Lodge for caring for Ted on his short stay there.

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YOUENS. A funeral service for Mrs Beatrice May (Betty) Youens WAS HELD on Tuesday July 6, 2021.

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MAC MANUS, Des (Doc).

28/01/1937 - 06/07/2021.

Loved uncle of Bernie, Peter and Sue, Gary and Sue and Margaret.

Very much loved BENTLEY. Singing with the angels. A funeral service for Mr Albert William John Bentley WAS HELD on Saturday June 26, 2021.

MAC MANUS, Hugh Desmond 'Des'.

Loved brother of Lorna and Ted Gately (both dec.). Fond uncle of Margaret, Kevin, Pauline, Aileen, Stephen, Karen and families.

The music plays on RIP.

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Mum and Dad reunited together forever.

LEWIN, Suzanne.

If we could visit Heaven, even for a day, maybe for a moment, the pain would go away. We would put our arms around you and whisper words so true, Goodbye Mum until we that living life without you meet again. is the hardest thing to do. - Jo

Reunited with dad, mum MAC MANUS, and Rachel.

Hugh Desmond (Doc).

Love and miss you, 28/01/1937 - 06/07/2021.

Marlene xx.

Son of Frank and Ellen (both dec.). Brother of Lorna, Jack, Molly, Kevin, LEWIN, Sue. My beautiful friend, Suzy, Terrence, Gerald, Noreen, we shared so many happy Brian (all dec.), Leo and times together and lots of Gavan. egg and bacon sangas, and chinos.

Our friendship and memories I will treasure MACMANUS, forever.

H Desmond (Des/Doc).

Love you, mate and I will Suddenly at home. never forget you.

28/01/1937 - 06/07/2021.

Your mate, Max ♥ Loved brother of Lorna (Gately) (dec.), Jack Our love and thoughts are (dec.), Molly (Wishart) with Dan and Kris. (dec.), Kevin (dec.), Also Marlene, Sandra, Terence (dec.), Leo, Brian and Ray and Gerald (dec.), Gavin, families.

Noreen (Redmond) (dec.)

A beautiful soul who and Brian (dec.). touched the lives of many.

Love, Maxine and Brian.

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Duke storms to victory David Braithwaite

Skills days in Sale

Sale Sonics basketballers Ava Armstrong, Ella Higgins and Daisy Wilson pictured during a skills day practice session at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex last Wednesday.

Photo: Sarah Luke SALE will host a Basketball Victoria Regional Under 12 Skills Day this weekend.

One of Basketball Victoria’s most popular programs, the event will bring junior basketballers and their families from across Gippsland to Sale over the two days, with the boys’ clinic on Saturday and the girls’ on Sunday.

Sale is one of nine regional venues to host the skills days, with players from the Latrobe Valley through to Orbost attending.

Sale Amateur Basketball Association president Ben Lancaster encouraged local players and coaches to take up the opportunity to learn new skills.

“The Under 12 Skills Days are the first event of the BV talent identification pathway and will help select elite junior players for the Country Jamboree, held later in the year,” he said.

“Importantly, players of all abilities are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

“It’s an opportunity for everyone to learn new skills and make new friends from across the region.”

The coaching programs concentrate on the individual skills relevant for players in the Under-12 age group.

From the Under-12 Skills Day being held across Victoria, 120 boys and 120 girls will be

selected, alongside 24 coaches, to attend the Jamboree and begin the journey in the elite pathway.

Each participant will receive coaching and development, an official t-shirt and a participation certificate.

Registrations can be made at www.playhq.com/ basketball-victoria/register/13c451

Coaches can also register as volunteers for the skills days to learn new skills and stay up to date with the skills focus of the Basketball Victoria program.

DUKE Of Neworleans produced the run of the day to win at Greenwattle Racecourse on Friday.

In race six, the 1200 metre class one handicap, the three-year-old gelding, trained by Matt Laurie at Mornington and ridden

by Ethan Brown, was in last place at the top of the straight, but stormed home to win by almost half a length.

It was Duke Of Neworleans’ second win from five starts, and after finishing eighth at Moe last start, Duke showed the form which impressed at the start of his career.

The Sale track was rated a “soft five” for the meeting, a vast improvement from the “heavy eight” of the previous meeting, which was affected by heavy rain.

Punters cleaned up early, with the favourites claiming top honours in the first two races, both maiden plates over 1100m.

Asteroidea won the twoyear-old race on debut for Flemington trainer Michael Moroney. The two-year-old filly, ridden by Patrick Moloney, went straight to the lead out of the gates and controlled the race, winning by a length.

Race two, for three-yearolds, was won by Pelorus Princes, trained by Danny O’Brien and ridden by Fred Kerley. The three-year-old filly took lead in the home straight and won by two and a quarter lengths.

Isolating, trained by Rachel Cunningham at

Pakenham and ridden by Brian Higgins, won race three, the 1100m maiden plate for four-plus years.

The six-year-old mare’s first win came after begin in the placings five times in her previous 10 starts.

Race four, the 1600m maiden plate, was comfortably won by favourite Shock Zone, trained by Peter and Paul Snowden at Flemington and ridden

by Jack Hill.The three-yearold gelding was coming off back-to-back third placings at Pakenham.

Cicero Field ran down the field to win race five, the 1717m class one handicap, by just over two lengths for Jason Warren and Dean Krongold at Mornington.

Beau Mertens rode the fouryear-old mare to her first win in almost 12 months.

Rolling Moss, trained

by Shawn Mathrick at Cranbourne and ridden

by Mikaela Lawrence, won race seven, the 1100m benchmark 64 handicap.

The seven-year-old gelding, whose previous win came at Sale in March, won a well-contested race by won by half a length from Libertus.

The day’s final race, the 1400m benchmark 64 handicap, was won by the David Brideoake-trained Silver Lake. The four-yearold mare, ridden by Damien Thornton, was mid-field for much of the race, but produced a big finish to pip Onslaught and Epic Ranger at the post.

The next meeting will the Sale Turf Club’s Christmas in July raceday on Sunday, July 25.

Sale trifectas for McMahon and Chignells David Braithwaite

Stratford defeated Lindenow 49-32 in East Gippsland A grade netball on Saturday. Pictured, Stratford’s Sarah Bishop looks to get around solid Lindenow defence during the centre pass. For more on the weekend’s netball, read Friday’s Gippsland Times. Photo: David Braithwaite

Netball scoreboard Gippsland League

A grade: Sale 39-61 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 37-56 Maffra, Moe 69-33 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 46-49 Drouin, Warragul 48-31 Morwell; ladder: Moe 36, Leongatha 32, Warragul 28, Traralgon 24, Drouin 22, Wonthaggi 20, Morwell 18, Maffra 12, Sale 4 (66.28 per cent), Bairnsdale 4 (52.14).

B grade: Sale 32-65 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 49-57 Maffra, Moe 57-36 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 70-26 Drouin, Warragul 38-46 Morwell; ladder: Traralgon 40, Leongatha 36, Moe 32, Morwell 24 (107.92), Warragul 24 (105.45), Wonthaggi 16, Maffra 12 (78.08), Sale 12 (77.45), Drouin 4, Bairnsdale 0.

C grade: Sale 14-60 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 19-58 Maffra, Moe 38-29 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 37-35 Drouin, Warragul 30-34 Morwell; ladder: Maffra 36 (165.34), Morwell 36 (149.33), Leongatha 32, Traralgon 24, Warragul 22, Moe 20, Wonthaggi 12, Drouin 10, Bairnsdale 4 (55.14), Sale 4 (52.92).

Under 17s: Sale 47-20 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 32-42 Maffra, Moe 37-36 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 26-22 Drouin, Warragul 20-23 Morwell; ladder: Maffra 40, Sale 36, Bairnsdale 24 (113.04), Traralgon 24 (106.27), Morwell 18, Wonthaggi 16 (100), Leongatha 16 (84.11), Moe 14, Warragul 12, Drouin 0.

Under 15s: Sale 53-12 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 20-58 Maffra, Moe 8-54 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 65-9 Drouin, Warragul 22-31 Morwell; ladder: Sale 36 (447.75), Traralgon 36 (256.35), Maffra 32, Wonthaggi

30, Bairnsdale 20, Morwell 16, Leongatha 14, Warragul 8 (53.45), Drouin 8 (47.34), Moe 0.

Under 13s: Sale 47-22 Leongatha, Bairnsdale 37-31 Maffra, Moe 22-37 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 52-2 Drouin, Warragul 17-53 Morwell; ladder: Traralgon 40, Bairnsdale 32 (261.96), Sale 32 (202.4), Maffra 24, Leongatha 22, Morwell 20, Wonthaggi 14, Warragul 10, Moe 6, Drouin 0.

NGFNL

A grade: Churchill 61-47 Yarram, YallournYallourn North 45-51 Woodside, Glengarry 51-40 Heyfield, Cowwarr 23-56 Rosedale, Traralgon-Tyers United 36-33 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Woodside 36, Glengarry 34, Rosedale 32, Churchill 30, Sale City 28, Heyfield 20, Yarram 16, Yallourn-Yallourn North 8 (85.62 per cent), Traralgon-Tyers United 8 (57.36), Cowwarr 4 (60.81), Gormandale 4 (54.13).

B grade: Churchill 43-38 Yarram, YYN 26-59 Woodside, Glengarry 57-51 Heyfield, Cowwarr 56-49 Rosedale, TTU 23-30 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Cowwarr 36, Rosedale 32, Churchill 28 (126.38), Sale City 28 (122.47), Glengarry 24 (108.45), Woodside 24 (96.08), Yarram 20, Heyfield 12 (91.68), Gormandale 12 (83.97), TTU 4, YYN 0.

C grade: Churchill 46-34 Yarram, YYN 30-33 Woodside, Glengarry 23-42 Heyfield, Cowwarr 23-46 Rosedale, TTU 18-24 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Sale

City 32 (151.99), Rosedale 32 (144.98), Heyfield 32 (131.66), Gormandale 28 (111.82), Churchill 28 (107.05), Glengarry 22, Cowwarr 16, YYN 14, Woodside 12, TTU 4, Yarram 0.

D grade: Churchill 41-19 Yarram, YYN 41-23 Woodside, Glengarry 42-18 Heyfield, Cowwarr 30-38 Rosedale, TTU 32-19 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Rosedale 40, Sale City 36, TTU 32, Glengarry 28, Churchill 24, Cowwarr 18 (99.04), YYN 18 (98.81), Gormandale 12, Woodside 8, Heyfield 4, Yarram 0.

Under 17s: Churchill 41-42 Yarram, YYN 45-13 Woodside, Glengarry 25-57 Heyfield, Cowwarr 33-39 Rosedale, TTU 17-31 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Sale City 40, Heyfield 36, Gormandale 32, Yarram 28, YYN 24, Glengarry 20, Rosedale 16, Churchill 12, TTU 8, Woodside 4, Cowwarr 0.

Under 15s: Churchill 22-9 Yarram, YYN 14-39 Woodside, Glengarry 28-22 Heyfield, Cowwarr 27-40 Rosedale, TTU 52-11 Gormandale, Sale City bye; ladder: Sale City 40, Heyfield 32 (172.73), TTU 32 (164.92), Glengarry 28 (131.86), Rosedale 28 (130), Woodside 20, Gormandale 16, Cowwarr 12, Churchill 8, Yarram 4, YYN 0.

EGFNL

A grade: Stratford 49-32 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 46-53 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 26-56 Orbost-Snowy Rovers, Wy Yung bye; ladder: Wy Yung 36, Orbost-Snowy Rovers 30, Lindenow 20, Lakes Entrance

18, Stratford 16 (120.8 per cent), BoisdaleBriagolong 16 (113.88), Lucknow 8.

B grade: Stratford 39-28 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 41-22 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 27-45 OSR, Paynesville 26-45 Wy Yung; ladder: Wy Yung 32, Stratford 30, Lakes Entrance 28, OSR 20, Lindenow 14, Lucknow 12, Boisdale-Briagolong 8, Paynesville 0.

C grade: Stratford 26-36 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 28-18 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 22-29 OSR, Paynesville 18-41 Wy Yung; ladder: Wy Yung 32 (165.87), Lindenow 32 (135.08), OSR 28, Paynesville 18, Stratford 16, Boisdale-Briagolong 8, Lucknow 6, Lakes Entrance 4.

D grade: Stratford 23-26 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 33-44 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 18-33 OSR, Paynesville 15-43 Wy Yung; ladder: Lindenow 36, BoisdaleBriagolong 28, Stratford 22 (118.81), OSR 22 (102.99), Wy Yung 20, Lakes Entrance 8 (93), Lucknow 8 (71.38), Paynesville 0.

Under 17s: Stratford 25-18 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 29-30 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 22-30 OSR, Wy Yung bye; ladder: Stratford 34, Wy Yung 30, BoisdaleBriagolong 24, OSR 18, Lakes Entrance 14, Lindenow 12 (78.5), Lucknow 12 (56.6).

Under 15s: Stratford 44-22 Lindenow, Lakes Entrance 26-18 Boisdale-Briagolong, Lucknow 45-3 OSR, Paynesville 5-65 Wy Yung; ladder: Lucknow 36 (525.97), Wy Yung 36 (316.41), Lakes Entrance 28, Stratford 24, OSR 8 (45.51), Lindenow 8 (33.9), BoisdaleBriagolong 4, Paynesville 0.

DARRIMAN greyhound trainer Bill McMahon scored the trifecta in a race during Sunday’s meeting in Sale.

Following back-to-back second placings, Zachary won race six, the 440 metre free for all, by a head from Dr Carmel, while kennelmate Dr Mumma finished third.

There was further success for the kennels in the race 10 440m grade five, which was won by Dr Archer, prepared by Judy McMahon.

The Vic Bred 440m grade five final was won by Ha Ha Magoo, trained by Des Douch at Maffra.

Highly Explosive, trained

by Craig Treherne at Lara, won the night’s other feature race, over 650m, just ahead of Jayville Slick, trained by Todd Chatwin at Johnsonville.

A week after winning at the track, Lakeview Bonnie, trained by Luke Whelan at Metung, won race three, the 440m grade seven, by two lengths from Douch’s Dodds Joy. Race four, the 440m mixed grade six and seven, was won by Enabler for Robert Bean at Tinamba.

Cosmic Roy, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, led race five, a 520m grade five, throughout to

finish two lengths ahead of Select Charlie, trained at Bundalaguah by Corey Fulford.

ROSEDALE trainers Jeff and Sharon-Lee Chignell claimed a trifecta at Sale on Friday night.

Jet Lee Rose won race six, the 440m mixed grade four and five, by less than half a length from Shantelle Rose.

Annie Rose finished third.

Hastings trainer Billy Stockdale had two winners, with Smokin’ Ziggy taking out the race two 440m maiden and Salana winning race five, a 520m restricted win event.

Collinda Lady won the race one 440m maiden for Sam Tyler at Boisdale.

In race four, a 440m grade seven, Doll’s Jakit, trained by Andrew Wood at Nambrok, opened up a big lead before steadying to win by two lengths.

Dr Collette, trained by Bill McMahon, won the race seven 440m grade five.

Race nine, a 440m restricted win event, was taken out by Hustle Hard, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram, by four lengths from Flywheel Dolly, trained at Gormandale by Sam Bye. Five days after winning at the track, Dream Wizard, trained by Sean Lithgow at Devon Meadows, took out race eight, the 440m free for all.

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Round 17

Thursday July 8 Port v Melbourne, 7:40pm at AO Friday July 9 Essendon v Adelaide, 7:50pm at MRVL Saturday July 10 Hawthorn v Fremantle, 1:45pm at US Carlton v Geelong, 4:35pm at the MCG Brisbane v St Kilda, 7:25pm at the Gabba Sunday July 11 GWS v Gold Coast, 12:40pm at MARS Bulldogs v Sydney, 3:20pm at MRVL Richmond v Collingwood, 4:10pm at the MCG Monday July 12 West Coast v North Melb, 7:40pm at OS

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SENIORS

SALE 3.4 3.5 3.11 5.14 44 LEONGATHA 4.3 3 8.8 8 12.8 8 14.1 11 95 Sale, goals: J Freeman 2, B Dessent, J Johnstone, J Dowsett Best: W Leslie, J McGuiness, J Glenane, C Whitehill, J Dessent, S Lange Leongatha, goals: J Lamers 3, C Maskell 3, J Harry 2, J Hopkins 2, C Olden 2, C Stone, J Burns Best: C Stone, C Verboon, J Harry, T Marriott, S Westaway, B Willis BAIRNSDALE 5.2 7.7 9.9 10.11 71 MAFFRA 3.3 7.3 11.7 12.10 82 Bairnsdale, goals: E East 2, M Rowe 2, N Dennison, R Tatnell, B Anderson, D Preston, J Wykes, B Vickery Best: K Vickery, S Deery, D Somerville, W Bromage, E East, C Timms Maffra, goals: K Kantilla 2, A Petrou 2, B Brunt 2, A Carr, M Bennett, T Thatcher, E Carr, L Channing, D Bedggood Best: E Carr, J Read, D Butcher, J Edey, L Channing, T Jolly TRARALGON 4.3 9.3 12.9 18.9 117 DROUIN 2.3 6.4 8.6 11.8 74 Traralgon, goals: J Best 5, M Northe 4, J Van Iwaarden 3, J McDonald 2, H Neocleous, P Strong, J McMahon, L Tripodi Best: M Northe, J McMahon, J McDonald, D Reid, J Van Iwaarden, T Hourigan Drouin, goals: M Theodoridis 5, J Kos, C Jolly, H Wans, C Robinson, D Clebney, T Beck Best: E Morris, R McCallum, R Taylor, M Theodoridis, B Beck, C Jolly MOE 2.1 3.2 3.5 6.10 46 WONTHAGGI 1.3 4.5 8.8 8.9 57 Moe, goals: H Sim 2, D Keilty, L Rees, H Prestidge, L Forato Best: C Rieniets, H Sim, D Keilty, B Morrow, G Cocksedge, L Forato Wonthaggi, goals: T Harley 4, D Brosnan, M Hayes, N Anderson, T Davey Best: T Harley, S Scott, J Bates, A Lindsay, M Hayes, D Brosnan WARRAGUL 2.3 8.3 9.4 11.4 70 MORWELL 0.4 2.6 6.9 9.12 66 Warragul, goals: B Fowler 5, W Cole 4, T Winder, S Whibley Best: S Masterson, S Whibley, T Winder, N Mulqueen, B Fowler, M Ross Morwell, goals: J Hecker, I Abas, C Macdonald, A Rosato, B MacFarlane, L McDonald, J Jacobsen, T Brown, B White Best: T Brown, J Galea, A Rosato, M Linton, B McAuliffe, K Jiath

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LEONGATHA held Sale goal less for two quarters on its way to a 51-point victory at Sale Oval on Saturday.

The 14.11 (95) to 5.14 (44) victory ensured the Parrots stayed on top of the Gippsland League football ladder on percentage, ahead of local rival Wonthaggi.

There was little to suggest the margin would be so wide at quarter-time, when the Parrots led by just five points following a four-goal to three opening term.

But then the Parrots proved why they deserved to be considered among the premiership favourites, kicking the only four goals of the second term to take a 33-point advantage into half-time. The Parrots controlled play with the bulk of possession, giving the Magpies rare scoring opportunities.

It was more of the same in the third quarter, when the Parrots kicked four answered goals to lead by 51 points at the final change of ends.

That was the margin at full time after both sides kick two goals during the fourth term.

With winners across the ground, Cameron Stone, Chris Verboon and Jackson Harry were best on for the winners. Jacob Lamers and Cade Maskell kicked three goals each for the Parrots.

Will Leslie performed well under pressure in the Sale defence, while Jonti McGuiness, Jackson Glenane, Cooper Whitehill, Jordan Dessent and Shannen Lange worked hard against a formidable line-up.

The Magpies remain in fourth place on the ladder, outside top three by four points, ahead of a tough assignment at Wonthaggi this Saturday.

MAFFRA got a much-needed win at Bairnsdale.

The Eagles withstood a spirited Redlegs outfit to return home with the points after a 12.10 (82) to 10.11 (71) victory.

The win moves the Eagles into seven place on the ladder, still two wins outside the top five.

The Redlegs had the better of the first quarter, kicking five goals to three to lead by 11 points at the break. The margin was reduced to four points after the Eagles booted four goals to two during the second term.

The momentum continued to swing the visitors' way during the third, adding four goals to two to lead by 10 points at three-quarter-time, before both teams kicked a goal each during the final term.

Ed Carr, Danny Butcher and Lachlan Channing helped the Eagles gain control of the contest in the midfield, with James Read, Josh Edey and Tom Jolly also among Maffra's best players.

Half-forward Kieran Vickery and centre halfback Simon Deery were best for the Redlegs, who remain in ninth place with one victory.

WONTHAGGI defeated Moe at Ted Summerton Reserve by 11 points, 8.9 (57) to 6.10 (46).

The Power took a nine-point lead and momentum into half-time after kicking some incredible goals on the eve of the break, and carried this into the third term, putting on a clinic as the ball virtually stayed inside its forward 50.

Playing a surge-forward game, the Power ran on top of the ground and flicked the ball quickly by hand and cleanly by foot, which was aided by Troy

LEONGATHA 15.7 (97) d SALE 2.1 (13) Sale, goals: J Sandeman, J Johnson Best: L Brown, T Stephenson, J Hutchins, B Huxtable, J Dean, S Smith Leongatha, goals: L Wright 6, A Hillberg 3, J Pellicano 2, T Crocker, T Nash, L O’Neill, W Littlejohn Best: T Nash, J Pellicano, H McGannon, W Littlejohn, A Trotto, A Hillberg MAFFRA 14.8 (92) d BAIRNSDALE 9.5 (59) Bairnsdale, goals: D Radford 2, J Waddell 2, T Rees 2, S Park, F Davis, B Bryant Best: B Bryant, T Southen, S Park, J Halabut, A McLaren Maffra, goals: C Nettleton 6, M Gravener 2, J Oldham 2, B McKenzie, T Schacht, B Batalha, W Brunt Best: C Nettleton, M Gravener, R Auld, J Oldham, B McKenzie TRARALGON 10.11 (71) d DROUIN 3.2 (20) WONTHAGGI 8.9 (57) d MOE 5.7 (37) MORWELL 19.7 (121) d WARRAGUL 3.8 (26)

UNDER 18s

SALE 5.9 (39) d LEONGATHA 5.8 (38) Sale, goals: T Morrison 2, M Wilson, J Butcher, H Ronchi Best: Z Russell, H Ronchi, H Pearce, B Carubia, O Waugh, M Benson Leongatha, goals: T Crocker, J Callahan, F Materia, T Hall, D Hume Best: N Fixter, C Riseley, D Hume, N Hanily, E Lamers, N Clark BAIRNSDALE 13.17 (95) d MAFFRA 2.3 (15) Bairnsdale, goals: T Hudson 4, D Smith 3, H Wilmot 2, C Stewart 2, J Anderson, O Pike Best: O Pike, T Selleck, R Farnham, J Anderson, C Stewart Maffra, goals: T Daly, S Pendergast Best: M Knobel, E Aurisch, S Pendergast, H Langford, S Wain, O Brewer TRARALGON 14.9 (93) d DROUIN 5.7 (37) MOE 12.10 (83) d WONTHAGGI 2.7 (19) MORWELL 9.9 (63) d WARRAGUL 7.6 (48)

UNDER 16s

SALE 9.9 (63) d LEONGATHA 4.7 (31) Sale, goals: T Wrigglesworth 6, F McDonald, K Cutler, M Annear Best: T Wrigglesworth, F McDonald, Z Waixel, K Cutler, J Edney Leongatha, goals: R Checkley 3, C Quaife Best: R Checkley, J Callahan, L Gill, Z Lamers, J Fixter MAFFRA 8.8 (56) d BAIRNSDALE 5.9 (39) Bairnsdale, goals: H Warfe 2, B Lind, J Andrews-Hei, J Crofts Best: F Boag, N Esdaile, S Etheridge, C Frith, C Mann, J Andrews-Hei Maffra, goals: N Christy 5, D Davis, J Osborn, N Szabatura Best: J Boyd, J Diamond, B Dowsett, N Christy, N Szabatura, R Phelan

Leongatha’s Jess Burns Harley's vice-like hands at full forward. Harley clunked most things that came his way, and his work along with smalls such as Tom Davey put the Moe defence under constant pressure.

The Power got out to a 33-point lead at the final change and looked set to complete a comfortable enough victory.

Moe threw tall defender Declan Keilty forward, and the Lions stayed in with a fighting chance until the clock ticked over to time-on.

The home team was unable to convert chances in the first 10 minutes, meaning by the time the Lions straightened up it was too-little-too-late.

Despite only kicking one behind for the term, Wonthaggi never looked like getting beaten, and had the game wrapped up with a 23-point lead before Moe kicked two goals deep into time on to cut the margin to 11.

TRARALGON broke away from Drouin in the second half to win 18.9 (117) to 11.8 (74) at Morwell.

The Maroons led at every change, but had to hold off a persistent Drouin for the most part.The Maroons kicked six goals to three in the final term to make sure of the victory.

Maroons midfielder Matt Northe was sublime, kicking four goals in a best-onground display.

Traralgon coach Jake Best and Drouin's Michael Theodoridis slotted five goals each.

WARRAGUL recorded its first victory for the season, defeating Morwell 11.4 (70) to 9.12 (66).

The Gulls made the early running on their home ground, kicking the only two goals of the opening quarter, before opening the game up in the second, slamming on six goals to take a 33-point lead into the main break.

Morwell hit back in the third, and cut the margin to 13 points with one quarter to play, before the Gulls hung on to win by four.

Brayden Fowler kicked five goals for the victors and young gun Will Cole finished with four.

TRARALGON 7.9 (51) d DROUIN 7.6 (48) MOE 10.11 (71) d WONTHAGGI 8.11 (59) WARRAGUL 22.23 (155) d MORWELL 1.3 (9) SENIORS Leongatha Wonthaggi Moe Sale Traralgon Drouin Maffra Morwell Bairnsdale Warragul RESERVES Traralgon Maffra Leongatha Wonthaggi Morwell Bairnsdale Moe Warragul Drouin Sale UNDER 18s Traralgon Bairnsdale Leongatha Moe Morwell Sale Warragul Drouin Maffra Wonthaggi

LADDERS W L D 9 1 0 9 1 0 8 2 0 7 3 0 5 5 0 5 5 0 3 7 0 2 8 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 W L D 8 2 0 8 2 0 7 3 0 7 3 0 6 4 0 4 6 0 4 6 0 3 7 0 3 7 0 0 10 0 W L D 10 0 0 9 1 0 7 3 0 7 3 0 6 4 0 5 5 0 3 7 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 0

F A % Pts 948 443 214.00 36 873 476 183.40 36 847 490 172.86 32 745 579 128.67 28 733 697 105.16 20 627 813 77.12 20 519 707 73.41 12 513 652 78.68 8 535 1026 52.14 4 470 927 50.70 4 F A % Pts 829 290 285.86 32 608 353 172.24 32 726 332 218.67 28 563 500 112.60 28 672 437 153.78 24 541 546 99.08 16 423 498 84.94 16 422 744 56.72 12 299 675 44.30 12 253 961 26.33 0 F A % Pts 855 328 260.67 40 688 442 155.66 36 667 399 167.17 28 647 432 149.77 28 572 414 138.16 24 567 493 115.01 20 450 655 68.70 12 393 740 53.11 4 350 714 49.02 4 287 859 33.41 4

UNDER 16s Warragul Traralgon Maffra Drouin Bairnsdale Leongatha Wonthaggi Moe Sale Morwell

W 10 8 8 7 5 3 3 3 2 1

F A % Pts 963 260 370.38 40 901 288 312.85 32 724 317 228.39 32 626 443 141.31 28 482 574 83.97 20 469 670 70.00 12 359 651 55.15 12 384 743 51.68 12 370 563 65.72 8 245 1014 24.16 4

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East Gippsland Football-Netball League ROUND 11

SENIORS LUCKNOW 2.0 5.2 9.3 12.4 76 BOISDALE-BRIAG 4.2 5.3 10.5 12.8 80 Luck know, goalls: B Mattthews 2, S Ryan 2, K Colllins 2, J Sanfford d, B Trinder, D Hodder, J Carroll, R Halford, D Grace Best: J McNamara, B Trinder, C Hammond, D Hodder, J Carroll, W Siania BoisdaleBriagolong, goals: J Reeves 4, A Quirk 3, B Rimington 2, J Hunt 2, B Rathnow Best: B Rimington, B Marshall, D McKean, L Fulford, M Simmonds, L Forsyth ORBOST-SNOWY R 0.1 3.3 4.4 7.7 49 STRATFORD 7.4 9.8 15.9 23.11 149 Orbost-Snowy Rovers, goals: H Nettleton 3, M Welsh 3, C Solomon Best: M Welsh, T Cotter, C Robertson, M Dignan, J Nettleton, J Humphreys Stratford, goals: R O’Keefe 4, J Robertson 3, H Erfurth 2, R Fulton, M Hawkins, E Albrecht, B White, L Toner Best: H Erfurth, R Tait, M Hawkins, B White, J Robertson, N French LINDENOW 9.6 20.10 30.14 39.24 258 PAYNESVILLE 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 7 Lindenow, goals: A Hanuera 6, B Jones 5, L Dyer 5, S Henshaw 5, R Blandford 4, J Lando 3, J Van Reyk 2, J Neal 2, B Ashwood 2, P Alexander, K Ashwood, M Baylis, W Blackley, M Irish Best: L Dyer, M. Irish, A Hanuera, J Lando, W Blackley, J Neal Paynesville, goals: Lindenow’s Aaron Hanuera.

M Willmott Best: T McKay, D Whittingham, J Farquhar, H Murdoch, Carter Best: P Harrison, W O’Keefe, C Shaw, A Kell, N Riseley, H Aquilina J Kinder, S Joustra WY YUNG 1.2 3.3 4.7 5.9 39 ORBOST-SNOWY ROVERS 7.11 (53) d LUCKNOW 2.6 (18)

Stratford’s Nathan French kicks the ball with Lindenow’s James Hood giving chase.

LAKES ENTRANCE 2.2 2.3 8.5 13.7 85 Wy Yung, goals: L Elia 3, H Kellow, K Hodson Best: N Ward, K Hodson, M Dewar, T Betts, J Broome Lakes Entrance, goals: T Smith 7, A Saunders 3, J Piper, D McKendry, H Grandy Best: S Nickless, J Piper, L Carroll, J Hooper, A Saunders, A Matthews

RESERVES

STRATFORD 13.14 (92) d LINDENOW 9.9 (63) Stratford, goals: J Russell 3, S Jago 2, C Dixon 2, D O’Shanassy, J Cottrell, J Channing, S Cottrell, J White, D Richardson Best: J Simmons, R Wyld, A Morcom, A McGuiness, C Dixon, D O’Shanassy Lindenow, goals: A Wright 3, W Maynard 3, E Hubbard, A Walker, J Petrac Best: T Allman, R Peters, W Maynard, J Clarke, A Wright, P Gould BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG 8.15 (63) d LAKES ENTRANCE 7.8 (50) Lakes Entrance, goals: T Nicol 2, F Somerville 2, B Fall, P Tipungwuti, B Campisi Best: B Collings, T Nickless, B Richardson, A Lowcock, H Reed, R. Kamphuis Boisdale-Briagolong, goals: J Landy 3, M Wilkinson 2, C Van Sluys, C Egan, B Wilkinson Best: B Wilkinson, C Egan, M Freeman, R Peel, J Bavadra, J Landy WY YUNG d PAYNESVILLE (forfeit) ORBOST-SNOWY ROVER 16.5 (101) d LUCKNOW 6.8 (44)

UNDER 17.5s LINDENOW 18.8 (116) STRATFORD 1.3 (9) Stratford, goals: M Farthing Best: L Trolove, J Van Zelst, K Taylor, B Johnson, D Nicholls, C Farley Lindenow, goals: L Carroll 6, C Shaw 3, L Harrison 2, B Croucher 2, T Spona, P Hayden, W O’Keefe, L Smith, D

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LADDERS SENIORS W L D F A % Stratford 7 1 0 729 302 241.39 Lakes Entrance 7 1 0 665 424 156.84 Lindenow 6 2 0 726 417 174.10 Boisdale-Briagolong 6 2 0 669 430 155.58 Orbost--Snowy Rovers 3 5 0 571 662 86.25 Lucknow 2 6 0 428 576 74.31 Wy Yung 1 7 0 421 671 62.74 Paynesville 0 8 0 291 1018 28.59 RESERVES W L D F A % Boisdale-Briagolong 9 0 0 873 296 294.93 Lakes Entrance 7 2 0 844 323 261.30 Stratford 7 2 0 724 450 160.89 Orbost-Snowy Rovers 4 5 0 724 494 146.56 Lindenow 4 5 0 443 433 102.31 Lucknow 3 6 0 392 753 52.06 Wy Yung 2 7 0 344 677 50.81 Paynesville 0 9 0 43 961 4.47 UNDER 17.5s W L D F A % Wy Yung 4 1 0 430 197 218.27 Orbost-Snowy Rovers 5 1 3 320 239 133.89 Lakes Entrance 3 2 1 370 336 110.12 Lindenow 3 3 1 529 320 165.31 Lucknow 1 4 4 169 258 65.50 Stratford 1 6 2 168 636 26.42 (Boisdale-Briag and Paynesville are not fielding under 17.5 teams)

Pts 28 28 24 24 12 8 4 0 Pts 36 28 28 16 16 12 8 0 Pts 32 32 26 22 20 12

Standish, I Brown, J Segond, M Simmonds Best: L Marriott, J Segond, Z Standish, T Francis, C Marriott, B Catlin Gormandale, goals: nil Best: K Owen, J Rust, N DeMaria, G Swan, H Taala, C Braithwaite

THIRDS

ROSEDALE 22.15 (147) d COWWARR 4.2 (26) Cowwarr, goals: C Farley 2, A Norris, H Zee-Verner Best: M Farmer, T SENIORS Davison, N Esler, J Davison, H Zee-Verner, A Norris Rosedale, goals: COWW WWARR W 0.1 2.2 4.3 6.4 40 O Smith 4, B Creed 3, J Nikolajew 3, M Lazzaro 3, B Nikolajew 2, R ROSEDALE 5.3 9.7 17.9 24.12 156 Shaw 2, M Missen, H Fox, J Moulton, W Murray, S Callahan Best: O Cowwarr, goals: S Morgan 2, L Jenkinson 2, P Tainsh, J Anderson Smith, B Creed, D Ellis, M Inglis, R Shaw, J Moulton Best: L Jenkinson, B Grieve, S Alexander, N Wozniak, P Tainsh, S Lay-Blake Rosedale, goals: B McDonald 7, F Brouns 4, D Barnett 3, CHURCHILL 21.21 (147) d YARRAM 0.5 (5) J Suter 3, R Diamond, J Bristow, S Fox, S Tudor, W Gaudion, M Royal, H Churchill, goals: L Kerr 5, L Hecker 3, B Rigby 3, M Carstein 2, R Harding 2, M Bruerton, L Beedall, J Answerth, P Khamphawa, H Weir, F Rohde Bell Best: W Gaudion, H Bell, J Suter, D Fleming, D Barnett, C Moulton Best: R Luxford, J Dowd, L Kerr, R Harding, L Hecker, J Answerth Yarram, CHURCHILL 2.2 4.6 5.7 9.8 62 goals: nil Best: T Chisholm, S Beer, L Farley, R Thind, J Fisher, T Daldy YARRAM 4.5 9.8 13.11 14.14 98 WOODSIDE 8.4 (52) d YALL-YALL NORTH 6.6 (42) Churchill, goals: B Kearns 3, B Skinner 2, L Kerr, B Slater, C Williams, Yallourn-Yallourn North, goals: J Hart, B Metcalf-Holt, H Eenjes, J T Turpin Best: C Williams, J Roe-Duggan, M Diaz, B Slater, T Turpin, B Davis, K Savage, C Weir Best: B Metcalf-Holt, C Weir, T Johnson, S Skinner Yarram, goals: J Shea 4, J Swift 3, T Chisholm 2, K Pearce, King, T Smith, I Glibanovic Woodside, goals: J Apiata 4, H McLeod B Motton, K Griffiths, J McFarland, J Weston Best: G Underwood, K 2, J Fythe, D Boyd Best: A Janssen, J Apiata, T Askew, R Barlow, L Sutherland, J Weston, C Bruns, T Chisholm, B Motton Sketcher, M Abernethy YALL-YALL NORTH 3.2 4.4 7.7 10.8 68 HEYFIELD 17.13 (115) d GLENGARRY 0.5 (5) WOODSIDE 3.2 6.3 8.4 11.5 71 Glengarry, goals: nil Best: H Watson, L Whitehead, L Ruach, O Poulton, Yallourn-Yallourn North, goals: K Hughes 4, D MacDonald 2, M K Whateley, K Kreun Heyfield, goals: A Eastham 5, J Kuhnell 5, L Hall 2, Luck, J Keyhoe, D Bath, C MacInnes Best: C MacInnes, C Staff, M V Culbert, P Unmack, M Hague, X Brooks, I Wheeler Best: P Unmack, Luck, D Bath, K Hughes Woodside, goals: T Jessup 2, C Whiteoak A Eastham, X Brooks, M Eastham, J Kuhnell, T Rose 2, M Duncan 2, R Foat, J Morgan, T King, F Ryan, B Johnson Best: C TRARALGON-TYERS UTD 6.10 (46) d GORMANDALE 6.4 (40) Whiteoak, J Morgan, B Johnson, F Ryan, J Kennedy, J Scott Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: J Nancarrow 2, M Deering, M Sbaglia, GLENGARRY 2.5 6.8 8.10 12.14 86 B Hourigan, L Healy Best: B Poel, M Deering, B Griffith, J Nancarrow, HEYFIELD 3.1 4.2 4.3 7.6 48 B Rooney, E Blair Gormandale, goals: F Roscoe 3, B Bye, T Foster, Glengarry, goals: D Pearce 5, T Patten 4, J Dawson, J Read, J MacRae M Anderson Best: O Bradford, J Clark, T Atlee, S Burgess, F Roscoe, Best: A Bermingham, J Hall, N Freitag, S Poulton, L Hetherton, H Busk N Copland Heyfield, goals: S Humphreys 2, W Knight 2, J Conway, T Birss, K LADDERS Woodland Best: B Woodland, T Birss, J Woodland, K Woodland, SENIORS W L D F A % Pts A Wallace Woodside 9 1 0 873 522 167.24 36 TTU 7.7 18.11 24.16 31.25 211 Yallourn-Yallourn North 8 2 0 1263 552 228.80 32 GORMANDALE 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 12 Churchill 7 3 0 906 690 131.30 28 Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: J Cutts 10, B Kelleher 7, T Mustoe 4, Yarram 6 3 1 916 537 170.58 26 M Mustoe 2, H Willaton, G Sinclair, J Ward, Z Kilgower, L Albanese, R Traralgon-Tyers United 6 3 1 913 589 155.01 26 Cochrane, D Williams, L Willaton Best: J Cutts, M Mustoe, R Cochrane, Rosedale 5 4 1 891 646 137.93 22 B Kelleher, K Duncan Gormandale, goals: J Burgess, J Rust Best: M Sale City 4 5 1 640 822 77.86 18 Jones, J Movchan, J Burgess, C Potalej, K Petersen, J Pearce Heyfield 4 6 0 810 740 109.46 16 Glengarry 3 7 0 672 915 73.44 12 RESERVES Cowwarr 1 9 0 431 1095 39.36 4 ROSEDALE 20.8 (128) d COWWARR 11.5 (71) Gormandale 0 10 0 362 1569 23.07 0 Cowwarr, goals: D Cooper 3, S Galea 3, S Hanning 2, J Burt, B W L D F A % Pts Edebohls, A Barrett Best: L Hegarty, D Cooper, J Cargill, A Masut, J RESERVES Pryde, L Bourke Rosedale, goals: T Love 11, A Lossberg 2, N Twomey Traralgon-Tyers United 10 0 0 1104 315 350.48 40 Yarram 9 1 0 995 340 292.65 36 2, B Pryse, H Fox, L Bleyswyk, T Peters, C Buys Best: T Love, A Lossberg, Yallourn-Yallourn North 8 2 0 932 324 287.65 32 T Peters, C Buys, D Rowley Sale City 6 4 0 853 551 154.81 24 YARRAM 18.20 (128) d CHURCHILL 4.3 (27) Heyfield 5 5 0 658 642 102.49 20 Churchill, goals: B Foley, N Laing, A Brooks, R Croft Best: C Hill, T Glengarry 5 5 0 621 702 88.46 20 Sevenson, A Brooks, J Didjurgies, N Laing, B Foley Yarram, goals: J Rosedale 4 6 0 598 860 69.53 16 Staley 6, Z Richards 5, H Moore 2, K Carrison 2, S Brown, M Johnson, Woodside 3 7 0 497 988 50.30 12 M Cleary Best: W Jenkins, A Cahill, Z Richards, L Jenkins, J Coulthard Churchill 2 8 0 515 913 56.41 8 Cowwarr 2 8 0 467 909 51.38 8 YALL--YALL NORTH 24.13 (157) d WOODSIDE 3.2 (20) 1 9 0 399 1095 36.44 4 Yallourn-Yallourn North, goals: L Fry 6, B Clymo 5, B Smith 4, D Gormandale Shellcot 3, T Rowe 3, J Zandt, S Lodge, S Simpson Best: T Rowe, D THIRDS W L D F A % Pts Shellcot, D Walshe, B Smith, L Fry, J King Woodside, goals: Z Guttridge, Churchill 10 0 0 840 315 266.67 40 W Harvey, L Sketcher Best: R Benis, J Williams, G O’Shanassy , P Traralgon-Tyers United 9 1 0 935 295 316.95 36 L’Huillier, J Johannessen, W Harvey Rosedale 8 2 0 700 385 181.82 32 Heyfield 7 3 0 829 357 232.21 28 HEYFIELD 11.5 (71) d GLENGARRY 9.3 (57) 6 4 0 851 412 206.55 24 Glengarry, goals: L Noble 7, D Massaro, C Schmidt Best: L Noble, A Gormandale 5 5 0 640 545 117.43 20 Russell, S Kosterman, C Schmidt, C Martin, B Ludbey Heyfield, goals: Woodside 664 597 111.22 16 K Hole 2, B Hewish 2, T Anderson 2, J Morgan, S Riley, J Burton, B Yallourn-Yallourn North 4 6 0 2 8 0 469 746 62.87 8 Dinsdale, I Wheeler Best: A Ross, W Barbour, T Anderson, P Stephens Sale City Yarram 2 8 0 456 874 52.17 8 TRARALGON-TYERS UTD 27.15 (177) d GORMANDALE 0.0 Glengarry 2 8 0 387 898 43.10 8 Traralgon-Tyers United, goals: B White 7, L Miller 5, A Brady 3, R Cowwarr 0 10 0 204 1551 13.15 0 Murdoch 3, T Francis, N Miller, Z Kangelaris, C Marriott, G Batchelor, Z ROUND 11

Stratford’s Jarryd Clohesy kicks the ball to the wing.

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Big margins in NG football From page 32 Heyfield could not buy a goal in the third quarter, while Glengarry added two of its own to find itself 31 points ahead at three-quarter time.The Magpies went up another gear in the fourth, adding four goals to complete a sterling 38-point victory.

For the Magpies, the win was a genuine scalp over a side who some tipped to be among the competition’s front runners in the pre-season. Heyfield looks anything but that at the moment, having not won a game since round four.

Brayden Woodland, Tyson Birss and Jack Woodland put in good performances for the blue and white, while Glengarry’s best players were Alex Bermingham, Jackson Hall and Nat Freitag.

TRARALGON-TYERS United posted a total more

closely aligned with cricket against Gormandale.

The Tigers chased leather all game at Tyers, losing by 199 points, (211) to 2.0 (12).

A dozen players got on the scoresheet for TTU, led by Jayden Cutts with 10 and Brad Kelleher seven. Mitch Mustoe found plenty of touches as did Ricky Cochrane.

Mitchell Jones, Jarryd Movchan and Jack Burgess got in the best for the Tigers.

ROSEDALE got its percentage up for the second week in a row, winning at Cowwarr, 24.12 (156) to 6.4 (40).

The visitors kicked five goals to none in the first quarter, and from there the margin only grew as the game went on.

SALE City had the bye.

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ONLY one game returned a margin of less than six goals in North Gippsland football on Saturday.

Scoreboard attendants and goal umpires were kept busy as some big totals were put up.

Woodside prevailed in a thriller over YallournYallourn North, defeating the Jets by three points, 11.5 (71) to 10.8 (68).

The Jets and Wildcats could not be separated in the first quarter, but the visiting Wildcats went into the main break with a handy 11-point lead after kicking three goals to one in the second.

Another arm wrestle ensued in the third, with Woodside ahead by three points with one term to play. This margin was repeated as the final siren sounded, with the same team ahead as was some 30 minutes earlier.

The Wildcats seemed to curb their influence of potent Jet potent Dean MacDonald, Mitchell Luck and Keenan Hughes, who finished with seven goals between them, with four of those coming from Hughes.

The win takes Woodside back to the top of the ladder, where it has a one-game lead.

Cameron Whiteoak was best for the winners, and received good support from Jeremy Morgan

and Ben Johnson.

Campbell MacInnes, Campbell Staff and Luck did well for YYN. YARRAM had an impressive win over Churchill.

The Demons led from start to finish at Gaskin Park, winning 14.14 (98) to 9.8 (62).

The Demons maintained a buffer of about 30 points during the second quarter, building on that for the rest of the game.

As the three-quarter-time siren sounded, the visitors held a 62-point lead, which allowed them to get through the last term bruise free.

Churchill added four goals in the final quarter to save some face, but the damage had already

been done.

Chris Williams put in as he always does for the Cougars, and was helped by Jake Roe-Duggan, Michael Diaz and Blake Slater.

Griffin Underwood was best for the Demons, while Keifer Sutherland and Jack Weston again notable contributors.

GLENGARRY recorded its best win for some time, rolling Heyfield in relatively easy fashion, 12.14 (86) to 7.6 (48).

With the home crowd support, Glengarry nudged ahead in the second quarter, and went on with the job from there.

Continued page 31 Stratford’s Jesse Broadbent tackles Lindenow’s Jack Neal.

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Swans claw Cats at home David Braithwaite STRATFORD moved a game clear on top of the East Gippsland football ladder following a seven-point victory over Lindenow on Saturday.

Inaccurate kicking for goal meant the home side only led by a point at three-quarter-time, but the Swans steadied with a two-goal to one final term to win 8.12 (60) to 8.5 (53).

Going into the match in third place on the ladder, a win behind the Swans, the Cats took the match up to the ladder leaders.

Rodney O’Keefe kicked the opening goal in the second minute for Stratford, but the Cats’ quick ball movement meant the Swans weren’t able to dictate terms.

Rohan Blandford kicking the opening goal for the visitors in the sixth minute, and the Cats had the lead for minutes later through a Brodie Cameron major.

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A Bayden Ashwood kick found Luke Dyer, whose goal stretched the Cats’ lead to 12 points midway through the quarter.

The Swans pegged a goal back after William Webb reached up to take a contested mark, and the hosts were level after goal late in the quarter.

However, the Cats led at the first change of ends after Kevin Bongers’ goal after the quarter-time siren.

The sides kicked two goals each during the second quarter, but the Swans had six scoring shots to three, only reducing The deficit to three points by the main break.

The Swans again had the better of the play during the third quarter, but only kicked one goal from six scoring shots, good enough to take a one-point advantage into the final term.

The Swans edged further ahead during the fourth term, to extend their run of wins to five matches.

Mitch Hawkins and Regan Tait continued their

great form on the wings, Gavin Bickery led the way through the midfield, linking with Ben Channing across half-forward. Channing,Tait and Webb each kicked two goals, while Liam Cunningham was solid in defence.

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG replaced Lakes Entrance in second spot after defeating the Seagulls by nine points.

After kicking four unanswered goals in the first quarter, the Bombers managed to add only two more goals as the home side came back.

Trailing by 29 points after the first term, the Seagulls kicked two goals in both of the second and third quarters, during which time the visitors added just one to lead by 11 points at three-quarter-time.

In a tough day for scoring, both sides kicked a goal during the final quarter as the Bombers held on to win 6.13 (49) to 5.10 (40) to move ahead of the Seagulls on the ladder on percentage.

Nick Marshall, Tim Dessent, Billy Marshall,

Leigh Fulford, Shaun Bates and Josh Granger were the Bombers’ best players, while Darcy McKendry, Sam Nickless and Ryan Marsden led the way for the Seagulls.

ORBOST-SNOWY Rovers moved into fifth place on percentage after defeating Lucknow by 11 points.

Little separated the sides throughout, with the visiting Blues’ four-goal to three final term giving them victory, 8.9 (57) to 9.12 (66).

Max Welsh kicked three goals in a best-on-ground performance for the Blues, while Jesse Gillam was the Magpies’ best.

Both sides are 12 points behind fourth-placed Lindenow on the ladder.

WY Yung scored its second win of the season, defeating Paynesville by 71 points.

The Tigers won 17.23 (125) to 8.6 (54), with Harry Kellow kicking six goals.Tom and Norn Betts were the best players for the visitors.