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In response, Gippsland Water insisted its drinking water was safe. A spokesperson said regular testing and monitoring of drinking water was undertaken for microbiological, chemical and physical substances including PFAS. “Our sampling program for the Seaspray drinking

water supply has shown results are well below the health-based guideline values in the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Australian Drinking Water Guidelines,” he said. “We’re continuing to monitor and test our water supplies routinely to ensure our water is safe to drink and these results will be made publicly

available on our website.” Mr Amis said it was difficult to determine how dangerous the pollution was to human health, because out of the thousands of PFAS chemicals in the environment, there were only national health guidelines for three. Continued page 3

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A LEADING environmental organisation is calling for an urgent investigation into water contamination in Wellington Shire, after elevated PFAS chemicals were identified in reticulation, waste water and raw water at Seaspray and at low levels in Briagolong and Sale. A Freedom of Information request submitted by Friends of the Earth has revealed water testing by Gippsland Water at Seaspray has recorded a number of incidents regarding PFAS contamination since early March 2017. FoE land use researcher Anthony Amis, who tracks PFAS contamination around the world, said the elevated readings in Seaspray were particularly concerning because testing only began three years ago, but there was no data on how long people in the community had been exposed. The first test results from Seaspray’s Final Lagoon in March 2017 revealed six different PFAS chemicals had been detected at a combined level of 0.57ppb (parts per billion). Subsequently, Gippsland Water undertook oncea-month testing for 28 different PFAS chemicals at the inlet to the Seaspray Water Treatment Plant. Detections were recorded in May 2017, then September 2017, October 2019 and January 2020. According to Mr Amis, the results are “disturbing”, because they mean the PFAS detected there was most likely excreted from people living or visiting Seaspray, and unlikely to have come from an industrial source unless it had leached into the raw water. Testing of Seaspray’s reticulated water then began in November 2017, with PFAS detections in the reticulation detected in November 2019, April 2020 and August 2020. The results from Briagolong and Sale showed the chemicals were also present, but at lower levels. However, none of the findings have been made public until now.

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Phase two of MID project begins Mr FitzGerald said that the commitment to the MID2030 modernisation program from both state and federal governments, recognises the $500 million in value that the dairy, beef and horticulture businesses in the MID bring to the Victorian economy annually, and unlocks the value for rural businesses to expand. The phase 1B project has replaced ageing channels with 38 kilometres of pipeline throughout the Tinamba and Mewburn Park area and has upgraded a further 28km of channels in the Riverslea area. “Modernised supply through the phase 1A and 1B projects since 2015 has enabled MID farmers to invest in new on-farm infrastructure, update irrigation practices and improve productivity,” Mr FitzGerald said. Farmers have reported the benefits of more reliable delivery, faster flow rates and reduced waste, which has allowed them to expand their businesses.”

House Tint SRW chairman Diane James and managing director Cameron FitzGerald welcomed the milestone announcement. “We join the federal and Victorian governments in celebrating the transformation of the MID through this once-in-a-generation investment program that delivers water security and underpins a thriving regional economy,” Ms James said. “We are proud to help deliver the benefits that flow beyond our customers’ businesses, to the markets they supply, the communities they live in, the jobs created during and after construction, and to the environment.” The funding will complete a total of $160 million in MID2030 modernisation program since 2015, which has included channel upgrades, new pipeline, automated outlets, a balancing storage and reconfiguration of much of the 100-year-old system.

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But he said elevated levels of any PFAS chemical was concerning and needed to be investigated. The levels recorded of the chemicals PFBA and PFPeA in April 2020 in the Seaspray reticulated supply totalled 0.084ug/L. Australian Drinking Water Guidelines for combined PFOS and PFHxS are set at 0.07ug/L, and 0.56ug/L for PFOA. Mr Amis said the results showed that the positive levels of PFAS in reticulated water supplied to Seaspray appeared to be fluctuating, with April’s reading the highest at 0.084ppb. Friends of the Earth wants the source of the PFAS to be thoroughly investigated by the EPA and Gippsland Water. Mr Amis said there was a range of possible sources for the chemical contaminants, including Exxonmobil’s Longford gas plant 14 kilometres away, where PFAS chemicals have been detected in earlier testing, gas wells drilled near the offtake to Seaspray water supply about six years ago, and PFAS used in gas wells as fire suppressant, hydraulic fluid or surfactant.

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Mr Amis fears the groundwater Seaspray’s farmers source from bores could be polluted. The closest well was located 500 metres upstream of the Merrimans Creek offtake, which Mr Amis fears could also mean that groundwater could be polluted. “If I was a farmer using bore water or recycled water from around Seaspray I’d be demanding testing of the water, food and soil, because it bioaccumulates and can also be absorbed by plants,”

he said. Gippsland-based Victorian representative of the national Coalition Against PFAS, Tracey Anton, said authorities had a duty of care to inform residents if the water was affected by PFAS chemicals. “Gippsland Water has not been transparent about letting residents know their water contains significant amounts of PFAS, and whether under or over guidelines this is a concern because of the way it becomes concentrated in the body,” she said. A spokesperson for the EPA said it was not aware of the issue. PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of man-made chemicals used in a variety of industries around the globe. They are widespread in the environment and commonly found in non-stick cookware, water resistant clothing, cleaning products and some personal care products. These chemicals do not easily break down in the environment or the body and can accumulate over time. There is evidence exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.

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“The project delivers water savings and increased efficiency for irrigators, while supporting the health of the environment including the Gippsland Lakes.” Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said phase two of the project would complete the transformation of the MID’s ageing assets into a highly-automated, efficient, modern water delivery system. “This project is supporting hundreds of local jobs, protecting the environment and building on a world-class agricultural region to make it sustainable for the next 50 years,” he said. “It complements the other water projects being constructed in Gippsland, such as the $10 million Lindenow Valley Water Security Scheme.” Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the MID was an important economic driver for Gippsland. “These upgrades create work in construction and secure the prosperity of the region for future generations,” she said.

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Phase two of the Macalister Irrigation Distriction modernisation project will increase water availability and security for local irrigation farmers. Pictured, a transition structure, where the pipeline rejoins the channel system at Riverslea.

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WORK has begun on the second phase of the Macalister Irrigation District modernisation project following the signing of a construction milestone funding agreement. Deputy Prime Minister and federal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said the Macalister Irrigation Modernisation phase two project would build on previous investments across the MID. “We want to increase water security across Australia and funding projects such as the modernisation of the Macalister Irrigation District is getting that job done,” Mr McCormack said. “We have committed to build the next generation of water infrastructure to create jobs and contributing to regional economic recovery.” Irrigators are already seeing benefits of the modernisation project, allowing significant on-farm investment and improved irrigation practices. The completion of phase one will result in a saving of up to 22 gigalitres of water. Phase two will increase water availability and security through the generation of around 10,300 megalitres of water savings and will improve water delivery efficiency to support increased agricultural output. Phase two is centred on some of the oldest and least efficient zones in the MID. This phase is forecast to save more than 12 gigalitres of water and increase water availability and security. This phase of the project will reconfigure the Newry River irrigation supply, replacing channels with pipelines and automating outlets.The Nuntin and Stratford irrigation supply networks will also be upgraded and reconfigured. Some work has already begun as part of phase two, including installation of four new gates and the desilting of almost 10 kilometres of channels on the Stratford supply. The $62.6 million phase two project is jointly funded by the federal government providing $31.3 million, the state government $10.4 million and SRW $20.9 million. The previous $60 million phase 1B project was also jointly funded, with the federal and state governments and SRW each providing $20 million. State Water Minister Lisa Neville said the state government was proud to have invested more than $46 million in the MID modernisation through Southern Rural Water. “Locals are already seeing the benefits,” she said.

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Foster children charity wins community group award SALE-BASED A Better Life For Foster Kids has won the prestigious Community Group Award at the 2020 Regional Achievement and Community Awards. A Better Life For Foster Kids won the award from a strong field of community contributors. The winners were announced on December 4, during an online awards presentation. Online viewers from across the state tuned in to celebrate regional Victoria’s high achievers. A Better Life For Foster Kids works to improve physical, educational and psycho-social outcomes for children in foster care and kinship care. Heather Baird, who also grew up in foster care, made her dream of helping other children

come true when she founded A Better Life For Foster Kids in 2014. The organisation provides crisis cases for children entering out-of-home-care, containing all the clothing and essential items needed in a child’s first week in care, along with handmade blankets and toys. A Better Life For Foster Kids has two paid employees and four volunteer crisis case packers. It sources 75 per cent of items needed through in-kind donations from professional agencies, local businesses and community organisations. Last week, A Better Life For Foster Kids was named Wellington Shire’s Community Group of the Year

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Gallery foundation established THE first philanthropic foundation dedicated to the Gippsland Art Gallery has been created. The Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation has been created as a charitable trust fund to help the gallery acquire major artworks and projects to support its growth and promotion. Managed by an independent board of directors, the foundation will become the philanthropic lifeblood of the gallery. Funds received from donations and bequests will be invested by the foundation to create perpetual income for the gallery, ensuring it continues to grow and play a vital role in the cultural life of Gippsland for years to come. Attempts to create a foundation for the gallery in 1995 and 2013 failed because of insufficient initial funds. The foundation’s aim is to purchase works to strengthen the gallery’s art collection and increase its attraction of people to Wellington Shire. The foundation allows people to donate and receive tax deductibility, as well as participate in member’s events and showcases. Financial support from the foundation will be directed into major artworks and projects outside the normal capacity of the gallery only, with dayto-day operational costs continuing to be met by Wellington Shire Council and the state government through Creative Victoria. Direct donations of cash can be made at any time, and all donations of $2 or more are fully tax deductible. Those making a donation or leaving a notified bequest to the foundation of $5000 or more will be eligible to join the John Leslie Society, named after the gallery’s inaugural patron, John Leslie OBE (1919-2016). Founding chairman John Gibson said the foundation was the brainchild of Mr Leslie, whose support for the gallery over the years amounted to about $2 million. “John believed everyone could be philanthropic and contribute no matter how big or small, and that is why the foundation was established,” Mr Gibson said. “We have a fantastic art gallery and gallery collection which we want to increase.The six-member board has been working online to progress the foundation’s establishment and is looking forward to a public launch with community members.”

Money from the foundation of the late John Leslie has help begin the Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation. While the Gippsland Art Gallery Foundation was established in late April, the global pandemic has delayed the announcement until now. The foundation will receive an early boost, with $200,000 donated from the John Leslie Foundation. Mr Leslie instructed trustees to donate the final $500,000 from his philanthropic entities to the gallery. Trustees have brought forward the initial $200,000 of this $500,000 donation to launch fundraising efforts of a newly-formed GAGF. The remaining $300,000 will be donated upon winding up of Mr Leslie’s philanthropic entities or earlier at the discretion of the trustees. The John Leslie Foundation also donated $20,000 towards the legal and other costs of establishing the GAGF. For more information visit www.gippslandartgallery. com/foundation, email galleryfoundation@wellington. vic.gov.au or phone John Gibson on 0417 361 729.

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Rail bridge operational CONSTRUCTION of the new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford has been completed three months ahead of schedule. The first passenger trains travelled over the new 504-metre-long Avon River rail bridge last Monday. Deputy Prime Minister and federal Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack said the new bridge would provide more reliable services for passengers along the Gippsland line, with trains now able to cross at 90 kilometres per hour. “After years of having to cross the historic Avon River Bridge at just 10kph, trains will now be able to travel much faster, ensuring a boost in reliability and efficiency for passengers catching trains on the line,� he said. “Safety has also been improved for road users and pedestrians of the nearby McAlister Street level crossing, which has been upgraded and now features boom gates and a pedestrian crossing.� Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the new elegant and sleek rail bridge was one of the biggest infrastructure projects under way in the region. “With work on the structure finished ahead of schedule, you could say it’s an early Christmas gift for train travellers,� he said. “The last train passed over the old bridge around 10 days ago in what was an historic moment for Gippsland.Today is equally important as the new bridge is used for the first time.� Crews worked about 7000 hours during a nineday construction blitz to connect the new bridge to the rail line, undertaking critical track and signalling works and upgrading the McAlister St level crossing. State Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan welcomed the progress made on this important phase of the Gippsland Line Upgrade as Rail Projects Victoria selected a preferred contractor to deliver the major package of works between Pakenham and Traralgon. “With the Avon River Bridge now rebuilt to provide people in east Gippsland with more reliable services, we’re not wasting a second getting on with the Gippsland Line Upgrade’s major works

The new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford took its first train last week.

THREE men were rescued in waters off Port Welshpool early Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the waters about seven kilometres south of Port Welshpool following reports the men were clinging to the hull of their capsized boat. It’s believed the men had been clinging to the 4.5 metre boat for a number of hours before locating a phone to call for help. The Police Air Wing was dispatched to search for the boat and located the trio to the west of Snake Island just after 1am. The men were then rescued by Port Welshpool Coast Guard before being taken to hospital. Water Police retrieved the upturned vessel, and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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to give all Gippslanders more frequent access to train travel and create hundreds of jobs,� she said. “This major package of works will have significant benefits for passengers, including 40-minute off-peak frequency for trains between Traralgon and Melbourne and more reliable services right along the Gippsland Line.� VicConnect, a consortium comprising UGL Limited, Decmil and Arup, is the preferred contractor for these works — which include duplicating track, extending the Morwell crossing loop, upgrading level crossings and signalling, and adding second platforms at four stations along the line. The consortium will undertake early works on the project over the coming months, including site investigations, procurement, engineering and design. The project also includes upgrades to drainage structures at Morwell River, upgrades to signalling and a Victorian-first trial of wireless solar-powered level crossing detection technology at Farrells Lane in Stratford.

New legislation provides more certainty for timber industry VICTORIAN Senator Bridget McKenzie has introduced legislation into federal parliament in a bid to provide certainty for Australia’s native hardwood timber industries. Senator McKenzie’s bill make it clear forestry operations from part three of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act are covered by Regional Forest Agreements. Victorian Hardwood Sawmillers Association spokesman Leonard Fenning said the bill clarifies a legal anomaly created by a Federal Court ruling in May, which has created uncertainty for the RFAs. “That certainty is in doubt because of a Federal Court decision in May which took a new interpretation of how RFAs operate, and how they interact with the Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act,� he said. “The industry has been warning for months that its future is in doubt because of the legal uncertainty the judgment has created, and the threat of ‘lawfare’ from anti-forestry groups who threaten to use the precedent to shut us down. That is exactly what has happened, with our access limited to the forests and the timber there has been an impact on jobs and the regional communities which rely on them.�

The new wireless technology has the potential to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of upgrading level crossings — and could deliver huge benefits for future rail projects in more rural locations right across the state. Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said as Victorians returned to the train network, they can look forward to better services as a result of crews’ around-the-clock work to finish the project. “Not only can Gippsland passengers return to the network with a smoother, faster journey across the Avon River Bridge — we’ve delivered it ahead of schedule, so people can spend more of this COVID normal summer with loved ones, rather than stuck on the train,� she said. The new Avon River Bridge was jointly-funded with the federal government contributing $79,447,866 and the state government committing the remaining $7,552,134.

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Mr Fenning said the bill would not weaken environmental laws because the RFA framework ensured the protections provided by the EPBC Act were reflected in state laws. “This bill merely provides clarity about how those bilateral agreements operate, as they have for over 20 years under a bipartisan model that balances our shared community needs for social, environmental and economic outcomes from the sustainable management of our forests,� he said. Timber workers union CFMEU Manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor said there had been a lack of urgency in defence of timber jobs from the government. “Governments needs to do more to protect regional jobs and this would be a good start,� he said. “Regional jobs are more important than ever right now, and we can’t let outdated regulation put them at risk. “We have outdated regulation at the federal and state levels. “Governments need to back up their rhetoric and promises with action to protect jobs. “Our union will leave no stone unturned in defence of our members’ jobs, their families and their communities.�

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We look forward to seeing you trackside for a safe and enjoyable experience of live horse racing.

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CFA were called to a small grass fire on Swing Bridge Drive, Longford, about 3.11pm on Sunday.

Two fires and a false alarm Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, during a previous visit to the out-dated Winnindoo fire shed with brigade captain Manaia O’Donnell and former captain John Hooper.

New station a win for local brigade THE Winnindoo community and surrounding areas are celebrating the news that they will be receiving a new fire station. The 36-year-old building will be replaced under the $126 million Country Fire Authority capability funding as part of the state government’s Fire Services Reform. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the funding was long awaited and he looks forward to seeing the new facility provide a safer and more efficient home for the Winnindoo CFA volunteers. Mr O’Brien said he had been working with the Winnindoo Fire Brigade to secure funding to build a new station for several years. “The local community had been crying out for a new station with the old one not even having bathroom facilities,� he said.

LOCAL firefighters were kept busy on Sunday, when they were called out several times in one day. CFA was first called out to a grass fire near Lower Settlement Rd in Pearsondale about 11.18am. The fire burnt about a quarter of an acre. Four tankers and one support vehicle were on the scene, from Sale, Rosedale, and Longford brigades. The fire was declared under control at

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“This is a station that services not just Winnindoo but is routinely called out to assist with fires in several other areas such as Cowwarr, Flynn, Toongabbie, Heyfield, Seaton and Glenmaggie. “Land for the new station was generously donated by Winnindoo local and previous brigade captain, John Hooper quite some time ago.� Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville said part of the government’s fire reforms, it was providing CFA with the funding and resources it needed to ensure the station in Winnindoo was ready for current and future fire seasons. Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said CFA volunteers worked hard to protect their communities. “It’s important that they have the facilities they need to support the fire response,� she said.

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Gippsland Water confident of secure summer supply ABOVE average rainfall has put local water supplies in a strong position for summer. Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said customers can be confident that water supplies were secure for the summer and year ahead. “Good rainfall this year has filled up many of our water supply systems,� she said. “It’s extremely unlikely we’d need water restrictions this summer, even in our smaller communities which don’t have large water storage capacity. “This is a great relief, following three years of record drought conditions in east Gippsland.� Despite the reprieve from drought conditions, Ms Cumming warned against complacency.

11.35am, and a stop was put on the incident by 11:47am. Then, at about 3.11pm, the CFA and police were called to a grass fire spreading near Swing Bridge Drive in Longford. Two tankers from Sale attended and put out the fire by 3.23pm. Confusingly, another incident was reported on the South Gippsland Highway in Longford toward Seacombe within minutes, but it was confirmed as a false alarm.

“Although the immediate outlook is good, we are continuing to focus on addressing the threats to long-term water security in the region. “We are putting in the work now to make sure we’re well prepared to support future population growth - and rise to the challenges of climate change. “In the new year, we’ll be inviting the community to get involved in developing our next Urban Water Strategy. “Our customers’ ideas and insight will be critical in the next stage of our planning.� Customers can sign up for updates about opportunities to get involved in future water planning at www.gippswater.com.au/community-news

A BIG thank you for all your support in this challenging year. We look forward to continuing your companion animals care in 2021!

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The team at The Vets would like to wish you and your pets a Joyous Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

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Christmas services Sale:

St Mary’s Cathedral

Christmas Eve: 6pm — Mass (Ashleigh House), 6pm — Family Mass 9pm — Mass Christmas Day: 9.30am Mass St Columba’s Uniting Church, Sale

Christmas Day: 9am.

Rosedale:

St Rose of Lima Church Christmas Eve: 7pm Mass

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25 Pearson St, Heyfield, has a display that is timed to music. People can tune in via their car radio.

Our Christmas light list THE countdown to Christmas is officially on — only 10 sleeps until the big day! As Christmas lights go up around the Wellington Shire, we want to hear from you where the best lights are. Email news@gippslandtimes.com. au with an address, and we will compile a list for each town. An updated version is available on the Gippsland Times Facebook page. Merry Christmas, from the whole team at the Gippsland Times.

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Brett Court Heron Court Coverdale Drive Peppercorn Close Polaris Drive Rebecca Drive Guthridge Parade (with a special nightly visit from Santa from Dec 8) 135 Fitzroy St 108 Fitzroy St Nicholson St 1-2/8 Glass St (with a donation box for Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club) Palmerston St

Stratford

Sandra Court Woodford Place Franklin St Sale

50 Fitzroy St Mitchell Rd Blackburn St 27 Dawson St Corner of MacAlister and McFarlane St 8 Raymond St

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Queen St (with a snow man photo booth for children) 40 Edward St

Newry Main St

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25 Pearson St (spectators are asked to a tune in on their car radios for music and lights display) 9 Pearson St 18 Portas Mill Lane

Historic stables become festive wonderland

St Patrick’s Church Christmas Day: 9.30am Mass

Seaspray:

Seaspray Community Hall Christmas Day: 10.30am Mass No masses will be held in Briagolong or Loch Sport this year. Details of Christmas worship services may be emailed to news@gippslandtimes.com.au

CHRISTMAS has come to Cobb & Co Stables in Sale this year with the historic main street building transforming into a festive wonderland. The 140-year-old stables houses a spectacular display of Christmas trees, lights, lanterns and wreaths and features a life-size nativity scene. Shoppers can have their gifts wrapped for a gold coin donation, children can enjoy the Christmas craft station, meet some bright Christmas characters and listen to story time with Mrs Clause. There will also be live music, including children’s

choir performances. The stables are now the home of City Builders Church, which has partnered with Uniting Gippsland to provide a giving tree where people can donate a gift for a child, or non-perishable food items to be distributed across our community. People are welcome to view the Christmas display at the stables, which will be open weekdays from 10am throughout December. The kids’ craft station will run on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm and Thursdays from 10am

to 12pm. Story time with Mrs Clause will begin 5pm Wednesday night and 6.45pm and 7.45pm on Thursday and Friday nights. The children’s choir and live music will be performed from 6pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. For more information visit City Builders Church on Facebook and Instagram. City Builders Church has reopened for COVID-safe services, on Sundays from 10am. All welcome.

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Burnt timber to be salvaged No kerbside collection on Christmas Day THERE will be no rubbish kerbside collection on Christmas Day this year. Rubbish usually collected on Fridays will be picked up one day later, with residents urged to be wary bin collection will take place on Saturday, December 26, instead. People are encouraged to put their bins out the night before or prior to 6am on December 26. All other collection days are as normal.

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Burnt timber in east Gippsland will be released for native timber harvesting. this month, the state government was accused of deliberately delaying the assessment of coupes, ignoring calls from industry and withholding the release of harvestable timber. Shadow minister for agriculture and bushfire recovery Peter Walsh said the government had failed to commit to fast-tracking assessment and approval of the grants. “The Andrews Labor government’s policies have savaged Victoria’s timber industry, but today Daniel Andrews and Jaclyn Symes are saying they should be thankful,� Mr Walsh said. “It’s a cruel slap in the face to every hard-working Victorian family whose livelihood will be destroyed by Labor’s policy to ban the native timber industry by 2030. “Families and small communities in Gippsland and north-east Victoria that rely on the timber industry to survive will never forgive Daniel Andrews and Jaclyn Symes for the carnage Labor’s policies have inflicted.� Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath added the

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government delayed its response in a desperate situation, describing its “inaction� as “inexcusable� and “unnecessarily cruel�. “These workers were desperate for work in February, starved of income and under enormous financial and mental pressure and Labor’s Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes chose to withhold the release of harvestable timber,� she said. Logging in bushfire-affected areas has been a highly-contentious issue, after about 40 per cent of the area earmarked for native timber logging in east Gippsland was burnt by the 2019-20 bushfires. At least 10 timber contractors were issued with notices by state-owned VicForests voiding current contracts to harvest timber in east Gippsland after it was burnt, with about 90 loggers returning from fighting the fires to be told they were out of a job. Calls from industry and politicians to release the burnt timber for harvest date back to February. The state government has announced the native timber industry will be shut down from 2030, marking a transition to plantation.

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TIMBER burnt by last year’s Victorian bushfires has finally been released to forestry contractors, saving it from going to waste. The 2019-20 bushfires saw significant damage to softwood plantations and native forests in eastern Victoria, with more than 1.2 million hectares of public native forest estate burnt, as well as 6400 hectares of pine plantations in the north east. In order to recover as much burnt timber as possible before logs deteriorate, the state government’s $2.5 million Bushfire Recovery Timber Storage Grants will support the storage of 125,000 green tonnes of salvage timber. Financed in part through the Commonwealth Government’s Salvage Storage Fund, Victorian timber and forestry businesses can apply for grants of up to $500,000 to support the costs associated with storing timber above their usual volumes from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. State Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes said it was critical to make the most of the state’s timber resources. “ ... these grants will help businesses be more resourceful while burnt timber is still viable by covering the extra costs associated with its storage,� she said. Salvaging and storing the timber will not only mean it can still be used, but also boosts the supply of timber being processed and reduces the amount of harvesting of unburnt timber. The grants cover a range of activities that help keep unprocessed and processed wood viable or expand existing storage capacity, including rental or leasing costs, equipment hire and additional costs for water. No harvesting of unburnt areas within the fire footprint will take place in 2020, with current salvage harvesting primarily focused on fire-killed ash, fire-killed plantations and other severely burnt forest areas. Salvage occurs within existing harvesting areas and the volumes allocated. Salvage harvesting is subject to additional environmental regulations, over and above operations in unburnt forests. The Conservation Regulator will continue monitoring salvage operations including using protocols to protect unburnt areas and the retention of dead large hollow bearing trees and wildlife corridors. Applications for the grants will be open until December 16, 2020. Shortly after announcing the grants earlier

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Stratford family the Taylors recently raised more than $1200 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.

Eclipsing epilepsy Stratford’s Lily Taylor (right) was able to raise more than $1200 for the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, ahead of her major surgery to fight her own epilepsy. Lily is pictured with friends Becky and Jessie Madden and sister Ava (front). Photos: Contributed STRATFORD teenager Lily Taylor will today go in National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and was able for major surgery to help her fight against epilepsy. to raise more than $1200. The brave youngster is undergoing two rounds People came dressed in purple, and got involved of brain surgery at the Royal Children’s Hospital, with face painting and a raffle supported by various where she is expected to spend up to 10 days. local businesses. It will be her third and fourth rounds of epilepsy The day also served as an opportunity for Lily brain surgery since her last bout three years ago. to see friends and family before setting off for After being seizure-free for two years, things Melbourne. appeared to be going more smoothly for the 15-year“It was amazing,” Rachelle said. old, but unfortunately the seizures returned, to the “It was a really nice way for everybody to see Lil point where she now has to take three different before she goes and to raise some money for the types of medication to treat four different types Epilepsy Foundation, because they’ve helped us of seizures. out and been very supportive.” Surgeons will implant electrodes into the brain The Foundation has assisted the family by arrangbefore taking them out next week, and will remove ing management plans and training at Lily’s school, the affected parts of the brain that are causing and also checking in after previous surgeries. the seizures. With the uncertainties surrounding major surgery, “Why they are putting them (the electrodes) in is Rachelle was hoping for a positive outcome. to try and find exactly where all of these seizures “Best case scenario is she will be able to get off are coming from,” Lily’s mother Rachelle explained. medication and be seizure free — but there is always “They’re hoping this two stage surgery will be able the risk of it coming back,” she said. to decline the margin for where they want to take All going well, Lily will be back home in Stratford out the damaged and abnormal brain.” soon, and is looking to take up dancing in the near Rachelle recently organised a fundraiser for the future. Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, to coincide with —Liam Durkin

Further to advice recently released regarding the wearing of face masks within the community, please be reminded that the current rules for hospital visitors still apply. - Masks must be worn by all visitors over 12 years. - Face masks with an exhalation valve are not allowed as the valves cause the wearer to exhale potentially infected or contaminated droplets. - For those who cannot wear a mask, a face shield should be provided. Alternatively, visitors can bring their own cloth or single use mask.

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Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, CGH has recommenced a number of allied health groups. These are primarily physiotherapy based groups, including strength and balance. In early 2021, group activities will expand to include paediatric speech therapy, dietetics and occupational therapy. We are still required to comply with social distancing rules that will have an impact on participant numbers. For further information, please contact our dedicated team of Allied Health staff via reception on 03 5143 8560.

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Peter Morrison gets into the spirit of things by getting his face painted purple.

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Epilepsy sufferer Lily Taylor (left) with friends Ava Davies and Chloe Curran.

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A Night Under the Stars 2021

George Gray Centre participants Hurley, Jess, Colette, Dwayne, Natalie, Natalie, Abbey and Luke are ready for the centre’s big three day Christmas extravaganza. Photo: Contributed

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STAFF and participants at the George Gray Centre are super excited about all participants being able to return to activities, after a challenging year which caused many services to be suspended. The centre, which is currently at three-quarter capacity because of social distancing requirements, is celebrating the momentous return with its three-day, end-of-year Christmas extravaganza, beginning today. The George Gray Centre provides services across the Wellington Shire to improve the lives of people with a disability, delivering a range of group and one-on-one activities focused on developing life skills. GGC board president Jamie Rogers said he would love to see the Gippsland community get behind the centre to help it get back on its feet after two periods of lockdown and months of reduced services. Under health department restrictions, participants living in Department of Health and Human Service-operated supported accommodation have been unable to attend since lockdown was first implemented, and as a result much of the NDIS funding which helps to keep the operation going has gradually dried up. Many others who still live at home and may have a compromised immune system have also stayed away for health reasons. But with all participants now given the go-ahead to return, Mr Rogers said staff were ready to offer an exiting program of on-site and community activities. One of those will be the revamp of the centre’s Foster St outdoor spaces, which staff hope will be transformed into practical, disability-friendly

sensory areas. Mr Rogers said the centre wanted to get the community involved, and hoped to raise $50,000 to fund it and attract some volunteer labour. The centre supports about 60 participants aged 18 and over, and provides programs in the areas of personal development and life skills, social and community engagement, sports and recreation, creative arts and health and wellbeing. Mr Rogers said the programs offered by the centre were really essential for adults with a disability, because many of them had few options after leaving school. “Our services fill an important gap, for many people there really isn’t anywhere else for them to go to socialise, make friends and learn important life skills,� he said. Some of the centre’s staff have been on staggered employment under JobKeeper since March, to provide support to the few participants who have been able to attend, organise new programs for next year — including an art exhibition at the Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, from May 8 to June 10 — and prepare for a gradual return to full program participation. “We are lucky, we have incredibly dedicated staff who have stayed positive, and who worked hard at ensuring that our return would be exciting and full of programs and activities for participants, but it has been difficult for everyone,� Mr Rogers said. “We know how much our participants love coming here and how important for families a service like this is, and it’s been hard to see the effect our closure has had on them.� In true community spirit, local business Hair is Kanyemba has begun Christmas gift giving early, giving GGC participants free haircuts as part of the salon’s apprentice program.

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WELLINGTON Shire Council, in conjunction with Esso Australia, has announced a second Esso Night Under the Stars is in the planning stages for 2021. COVID-19 has delayed the free community concert, which was originally set to take place this year. However, plans are now underway for a 2021 event in Sale, featuring local music artists, the winners of the Gippsland Live music competition and a headline Australian act. The exact timing and format of the event is still to be determined, but Esso and council have committed to holding the event when it is safe to do so. Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the inaugural 2019 event was a resounding success. “People came from all over Gippsland and beyond to enjoy the first ever Esso Night Under the Stars with the legendary Daryl Braithwaite heading the line-up,� he said. “The feeling among the community at the time was fantastic, and next year we have the added bonus of showcasing some more local talent through the online Gippsland Live competition held earlier this year. Esso Australia Longford Plants manager Kartik Garg said Esso was looking forward to another successful event in 2021. “I am sure everyone in the Sale community is looking forward to being able to gather in public once again to enjoy an afternoon and evening of wonderful family entertainment,� he said. Tickets will again be free and are expected to go quickly. More information will be available in the new year about the concert line-up and how to secure tickets.

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The CFA hopes to build Yarram’s new fire station on Commercial Rd. Inset, the demolition of Wesley Church will make way for a new fire station.

Conversion therapy bill passes lower house

THE state government’s proposed bill outlawing practices which seeks to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity has passed through the lower house of parliament. The Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill will move to the upper house next year. An amendment put forward by the opposition to pause the progress of the bill to enable consultation with religious groups failed. No opposition MPs were in the lower house chamber for the vote. Under the proposed laws, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission can consider reports of change or suppression practices from any person. The bill puts in place strong criminal sanctions for people who subject others to change or suppression practices that cause injury or serious injury — with up to 10 years’ jail for the latter. The government said it consulted closely with survivors, LGBTIQ+ support and advocacy organisations, and faith organisations to develop the new laws. Shadow attorney-general Edward O’Donohue said the Liberals and Nationals supported the outlawing of conversion practices which had no basis in medical science and can lead to long-term trauma. Mr O’Donohue said the bill, however, raised a number of concerns, including the rights of children and their parents in seeking assistance with gender identity and dysphoria; the legal competence of children to provide informed consent for life

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DEMOLITION of the former Wesley Church on Commercial Rd in Yarram will prepare the site for what the CFA hopes will be the new home of the town’s brigade. The current CFA station on James St is now too small for modern fire tankers with volunteers having little space to don their protective gear beside the trucks. The station’s position opposite the busy Woolworths car park poses problems for firefighters returning and having to reverse into the station, blocking traffic on one of Yarram’s busiest streets. According to a spokesperson from CFA Region 10 headquarters in Sale, the hoped for new station will be built on the large plot of land formerly occupied by the structurally compromised 1960s brick church. The new site, opposite the police station and adjoining the ambulance station, will enable crews to return to the station without blocking traffic by reversing in, because of its rear access from Grant St. The church and land was bought off the Uniting Church in late 2016, with the CFA taking possession in January 2017. “This has been in the works for years,” the CFA spokesperson said. “It’s a great site with two roads access, it was too good to pass up. “The building’s structural condition has now deteriorated to a position where we

cannot continue to allow it to be occupied, and as it was always planned as the site for a new station, it will be demolished.” The former Methodist church has been home to the Yarram Community Church for a number of years. It was built by L.S. Jones in cream brick with a tiled roof in 1959 and called Wesley Church. It was officially opened and dedicated by Reverend D. W. Risstrom on September 27, 1964. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has long been advocating for a new home for Yarram’s CFA volunteers. “I’ve been campaigning for state government capital funding for a new Yarram station for many years now, and was disappointed it was not funded in the recent state budget. “Yarram is the number one priority for station replacement in District 10 and we have the land ready to go — we just need the state government to provide the necessary funding. “The old station is too small, outdated and not fit-for-purpose and I was pleased that The Nationals and I committed to replace it had we been elected to government in 2018. “It’s time this outdated station was replaced and our volunteers’ needs considered. I will continue to push to see a new station fully funded.” Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garret was approached for comment, but did not respond.

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altering drug treatments; the rights of individuals to seek assistance for gender identity and sexual orientation issues, particularly from faith leaders; the boundary between the legitimate practice of faith and inducing a harmful conversion practice, and the role of health care professionals in providing care and assistance. “No one in contemporary Victoria should be subjected to harmful LGBTIQ conversion practices,” Mr O’Donohue said. “Freedom of religion is fundamental to Victoria’s vibrant, diverse and tolerant community and is central to our democracy.” In parliament, Equality Minister Martin Foley said the bill would protect the rights of LGBTIQ Victorians from the “still prevalent practices that seek to change or suppress people’s sexual orientation or gender identity”. “In doing so it deliberately and specifically avoids intrusions into doctrinal or other beliefs provided that they do not hurt or harm people in the manner in the way that is set out in the bill,” he said. “There is a very high bar of serious criminal harm and damage to establish this offence, and rightly so. Mainstream faith communities have nothing to fear from this bill.” Australian Christian Lobby managing director Martyn Iles said the bill would outlaw practices of coercion and abuse, which he said were “not happening in Australia, as already noted by other state governments”. “Its main effect will be to ban such benign things as Scripture, prayer, voluntary support groups, and a host of other things,” he said.

NINE mobile phone towers across Gippsland will be upgraded so they will still work if there is a blackout during or after a natural disaster. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said Telstra would extend the life of back-up batteries at Dargo, Macks Creek, Bonang, Buchan South, Butchers Ridge, Carrajung Lower, Sarsfield, Tongio and Traralgon South to provide a minimum of 12 hours of power.

“During the summer bushfires mobile phones became useless when the phone towers lost power and there was no mobile reception,” he said. “In times of emergency or natural disaster, reliable telecommunications are essential and can save lives. “We can’t have another situation where Gippslanders and visitors are left without mobile phone reception at a time when they need it most.”

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Tinkerbell in the gardens IN an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Together, the cheeky Mustard-seed, fluttery Moth, daring Cobweb and sweet Peaseblossom go on a magical quest with Tinkerbell. The audience is invited to dress up and join in

the fun! Come as a fairy, an elf, a Jedi, pirate or a superhero! Everyone is welcome to join this sparkling adventure with a special visit to ‘Bubble Land’ to help Tinkerbell and her new fairy friends find her lost wings.

THE annual Briagolong Bush Band New Year’s Eve show is on again at the Valencia Hall on Thursday, December 31. It’s been a rough year and with the relaxation of the COVID restrictions, 100 people can gather to celebrate what is hoped will be a better year to come. The Briagolong Bush Band will give its all to ensure a memorable fun night, while special guests will add to the fun of the evening.

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Bring in the new year with Briag Bush Band Barbecue will be available for those who want to come early and cook. Tea and coffee will be provided, while the monster raffle will again be a feature. COVID precautions will be followed, including signing in by hand or by QR app. Early bookings are essential. Admission costs $35. For bookings and more information, phone Garry on 5145 4428 or 0439 454 428.

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GIPPSLAND’S country music fans are in for a treat in April next year, with the launch of a new country music festival. Headlined by Lee Kernaghan, the inaugural Gippsland Country Music Festival boasts an impressive line-up of Australian country stars, including Brad Cox, Casey Barnes, Felicity Urquhart, Andrew Swift and The Davidson Brothers. Held at Mossvale Park, between Leongatha and Mirboo North, the Gippsland Country Music Festival is organised by the crew at Red Hill Entertainment, including brothers Aidan and Rhett McLaren who grew up and live in Gippsland, and also put on the popular The Hills Are Alive and NYE on the Hill festivals. “When we first talked about launching the Gippsland Country Music Festival, we bounced around headliner ideas and Lee Kernaghan was straight away at the top of the list,� Aiden said. “He’s created so many amazing albums and songs over such a long period of time, and his live show is just so engaging. “Each of the other artists are incredible and we feel together they showcase the diversity and range of talent that exists in the Australian country music scene. “As well as much loved legends and rising starts of the country scene, we’re also looking forward to the crowd being blown away by some of Gippsland’s home-grown talent in The Davidson Brothers and The Strzelecki Stringbusters.� Apart from the music, the Gippsland Country Music Festival will be jam-packed with other entertainment, from whipcracking demonstrations, to line dancing classes, rides, market stalls and a host of delicious Gippsland food and drinks. The festival will operate as a COVID-safe event, held in accordance with whichever government guidelines are in place at that time. “Operationally this will include a dedicated COVD-safe officer on-site, contact tracing processes, increased hand-sanitiser stations throughout the event, social distancing measures in place, regular sanitisation and cleaning of event facilities, regular health reminder messaging and more,� Aiden said. “If, due to COVID-related restrictions, the event is unable to go ahead as planned, it will be rescheduled for another date later in the year and all tickets will remain valid. In such an event, people requiring a refund will be able to do so.� The Gippsland Country Music Festival will be held on Saturday, April 24, from 11.30am. Tickets are now on sale at www.moshtix.com.au First release tickets will cost $94 for adults $40 for youths aged 10 to 17, and $5 children under 10. For more information visit

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Local queer youth encouraged to share their stories

IN a conservation leap of faith, 50 captive-bred adult Baw Baw frogs have been released into the wild for the first time, complete with tiny radio transmitters to track the precious amphibians. Zoos Victoria scientists working to save the Victorian frog from extinction released the 25 female and 25 male frogs bred at Melbourne Zoo into the species’ wild habitat earlier this month. The Baw Baw Frog is the only frog endemic to Victoria, but is now critically endangered, with wild populations of fewer than 1000 confined to small parts of the high-altitude Baw Baw Plateau in eastern Victoria. Climate change and the highly-contagious Chytrid Fungus are the two greatest threats to the Baw Baw Frog’s survival. Zoos Victoria previously achieved another world-first by successfully breeding the Baw Baw Frog in captivity, slowing the species’ path

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towards extinction. For the past three years, the team has also been releasing Baw Baw Frog eggs laid at Melbourne Zoo, as part of Zoos Victoria’s conservation breeding program.

ABC Gippsland presenter Amber Irving-Guthrie will facilitate a workshop helping local queer youth to develop storytelling skills.

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WELLINGTON Shire Council is offering workshops for queer youth to develop storytelling skills, culminating in a performance for family and friends next month. The grant funded workshops will be run over zoom and in person, across four dates in December, facilitated by Amber Irving-Guthrie, ABC Gippsland radio producer and presenter. Ahead of the workshops, the council posted videos from prominent LGBTQIA+ advocates Georgie Stone, Nevo Zisin, Rebekah Robertson and Daniel Witthaus, sharing their personal stories and answering questions from Wellingotn shire’s queer youth. Gippsland resident River Mayman will be participating in the workshops next month. “I feel like this storytelling workshop will really help me put into words the stories that I want to get across to other people, in order to advocate for myself and for my community,” they said. River plans to enhance writing skills in the workshops, ultimately hoping to publish their writing in a book or zine. “What I’m looking for is being able to put down in words or in a speech, my life experiences and my perspective of the world,” River said. Despite being one of the founding members of Sale’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Group OPAL, River said growing up, they had found it difficult finding other queer people in the area. “When I started realising that I liked everybody, and not just a specific gender, I was kind of thrown into the deep end with like, oh, what are these feelings,” they said. When River was younger, they turned to the online community to find people similar to them, however, River said that this is now changing. “Access to support for young queer people has changed so drastically — it was really odd being a young 14-year-old and experiencing little to no support services for queer youth and then being an 18-year-old now ... having all these resources that I as a very young person, didn’t have,” they said. Amber Irving-Guthrie said there was a lack of young voices in mainstream media, something she was passionate about changing. “For queer young people, it’s just so important, because it’s not just the stories that they tell,” she said.

“Having their voice and having their opinion, on certain issues, is [also] vital in making change,” she said. Throughout the workshop Amber hopes participants can learn skills and tips to help make their stories engaging for audiences. “What I’m trying to get out in the workshops is really just ways to help them tell their story,” she said. “It’s really important to me that they stay authentic and they talk about things that are important to them.” But Amber also hoped the skills learned would be beneficial to participants beyond their final performance. “We are constantly telling stories, when you bump into somebody down the street, you have a yarn you’re telling a story, when you’re getting interviewed for a job, you’re storytelling — so it’s one of those skills that’s just absolutely crucial in all aspects of life,” she said. The workshops will encourage diverse ways of storytelling beyond the traditional, looking at avenues such as song, poetry, dance, speech or a drag show. “People might hear the word storytelling and think that ‘oh, I’m not a storyteller, I’m not a performer, this is not really my thing’ — it can sound daunting to jump on stage and do that, but it’s going to be the most fun, chill and supportive thing ever,” Amber said. Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said council staff had worked hard creating the workshops and also facilitating LGBTIQIA+ videos that can be found on the council’s Facebook and YouTube pages. “We hope this project will help build the resilience and confidence of young people in the LGBTIQIA+ communities and hep them feel connected to their identity,” he said. “The idea behind this project is to provide these young people with their own voice and for them to learn they are not alone.” River hoped the workshop would not only inform allies to the queer community, but will also give young queer people a voice to advocate for themselves and their peers. “I think the biggest benefit that I can have, or that it can have is telling young queer people that it’s okay to be yourself, telling them that there are other people like them and they are people who were in the same position as them and made it out okay,” River said.

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Maffra author Pam Anderson with her new book, Scaredy.

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Scaredy book reading in Sale HIS friends think he is joking, but Scaredy the koala really does have a fear of heights — and he is too scared to admit it. No matter how much courage and determination Scaredy musters, he just can’t overcome his fear of scrambling up a gumtree. Maffra author Pam Anderson’s first children’s picture book is a tale of trust, courage and the importance of developing respectful relationships. Find out what Scaredy discovers about true Aussie mateship — and whether he ever overcomes his jitters — with Pam Anderson and illustrator Michael Wootton at Sale Library’s first in-person event in months. Two book-reading sessions, aimed at children aged three to 10, will be held in The Wellington Room at the Port of Sale, 11.30am and 2.30pm this Saturday. Bookings are essential. To book your place, visit bit.ly/ScaredytheKoala For more information or to order your copy of this book published in Gippsland, visit scaredy.

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Participants over the age of 12 are encouraged to wear masks within the Port of Sale and check in with its visitor QR code.

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Year 4 student Campbell Ricketts and Year 3 student Liam Hawkins roll their sleeves up to help out the environment. FOUNDATION and middle school students at Sale (545) Primary School who participated in remote learning onsite got their hands dirty last term, planting new grasses and shrubs. These were donated to the school alongside native trees by the Wellington Shire Council in celebration of National Tree Planting Day. The Foundation students had been learning about the needs of living things in science, and

enjoyed seeing firsthand the process of supporting new plants and meeting their needs, with certain students allocated each day to water and check on them. Older students, who have participated in tree planting in past years, took leadership and became the teachers for the younger students about how and why we should plant trees in the environment, not only just to improve the appearance of gardens. Photos: Contibuted

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Rosedale Lions Club life member Colin Rowse was recently visited by the Lions District governor Graham Cockerell, and presented with a 50-year personal flag, a pin and a shed dedication. Mr Rowse is pictured with Royal Freemasons staff.

Rowse awarded for a life of dedicated Lions service COLIN Rowse has been honoured with a visit from Lions District governor Graham Cockerell for his dedication and community work in Rosedale Lions Club. Mr Rowse was presented with a 50-year personal flag and pin at his home at the Royal Freemasons Residential Aged Care facility, Sale, after a life dedicated to helping others. Mr Rowse joined Rosedale Lions Club in December 1973 as a chartered member, and went on to earn life membership. Holding positions of president, treasurer, secretary and zone chairman numerous times on his journey through Lions, Mr Rowse joined a long list of members of the Rosedale Lions who worked hard over the years in the community. Some of the projects completed during his time include building a rebound wall in Prince St Reserve for the old school (which is no longer there), building a barbecue and shelter in Lyons St (again, no longer there), building a train that eventually ended up at Licola village, and building a rebound wall for the current Rosedale Primary School. Lions also sponsors the primary school’s grade six graduation with vouchers for citizenship, which Colin has proudly given out to the students. Mr Rowse always went to as many changeover dinner meetings he could, and keenly kept all the changeover books. He went on trips and conventions with Lions, locally and abroad, and hosted students with the Lions Exchange Program. He has received many accolades over the years, but notably was awarded the Lions’ most prestigious merit, a well deserved Melvin Jones Award. Over the later years, even though Mr Rowse couldn’t do a lot, he was still involved with Lions club projects, such as selling raffle tickets to raise money for the new shed built at Rosedale Recreation Reserve. The shed has been named after Mr Rowse, with a new plaque dedicated in his name hanging in the shed.

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Lions Christmas hampers underway THE annual Sale Lions Christmas Hamper Project is again underway. The project has been operating since 1974, becoming a local staple during the festive season. With the support of Esso, who have backed the campaign for more than 45 years, just over 9800 hampers have been distributed each year to families in need. Since 2013, instead of hampers, recipients have been given a supermarket voucher and a Christmas cake or pudding. This allows the recipients to choose what food they would like. While it is a project of the Lions Club of Sale,

all clubs within the Lions District 201 V3 assist with the delivery. On average 220 vouchers are handed out each year by the combined Lions Clubs. Lions clubs which have assisted with the deliveries over the years are Sale, Maffra, Heyfield, Macalister Valley (Newry), Briagalong, Stratford, Rosedale, Loch Sport, and WellingtonLatrobe (Toongabbie). The project was the brainchild of Ken Schokman. The project has received strong support from Uniting Gippsland, St Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army and Maffra Vigilance Society. — Liam Durkin

A cake that prevents blindness and fights cancer BUYING a Lions Christmas cake can help prevent blindness and fight childhood cancers. All proceeds from the sale of the cakes are used by Lions for its Lions Save Sight project and other humanitarian projects, including childhood cancer research and its Mobility Foundation. The fruity Lions Christmas cakes are baked to a specific recipe designed for Lions Australia. To order, visit lionsclubs.org.au/activities/ products/cakes

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Brief details: Property: Two bedroom home on 908 square metres. Address: 71 Knight St, Maffra. Price: $235,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Christine Haylock on 0417 007 336.

GENTS say this two bedroom unit, in a quiet spot walking distance to Sale’s shopping precinct and attractions, is currently tenanted with rental return, and “the perfect investment property”. It has a modern and light-filled interior, and two large bedrooms with built-in robes. Newly carpeted, the home’s spacious lounge has reverse cycle air-conditioning and gas heating, and the well appointed kitchen has an oven and gas cooktop.

Brief details: Property: Two bedroom unit walking distance to Sale s central business district. Address: 5/5 Foster St, Sale. Price: $175,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Christine Haylock on 0417 007 336. The property also has a combined laundry and bathroom, with a shower and separate toilet, a paved courtyard area and single car space.

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Brief details: Address: 90 Little Plain Rd, Valencia Creek. Auction: Saturday, December 19, at 10.30am onsite. Terms: 10 per cent deposit, payable on signing of contract and balance in 60 days. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

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AUCTION FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER AT 11:30AM ON SITE

* Nest or Invest in this very well constructed brick veneer home * 3 spacious bedrooms * 2 bathrooms * Huge lounge room * North facing kitchen/dining area * Double garage * 6m x 4m shed with concrete floor & power * Delightful 1/4 acre block * Easy walking distance to schools and bowls club AUCTION SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER AT 10:30AM ON SITE

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Character, Charm, Quality * A total transformation with no expense spared * Many yesteryear features including exposed brickwork, large verandahs, high ceilings, decorative fretwork & open fireplaces, merged with today’s modern conveniences * 4 bedrooms & study, 2 bathrooms * Separate lounge/theatre with projector and screen * Open plan family area * Stunning kitchen with caesar benchtops, large oven, dishwasher & walk in pantry * Ducted heating & cooling throughout * 9m x 6m shed with concrete floor and power * Magnificent outdoor entertaining area featuring wood heater, outside kitchen

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* Brick and tile unit * Located only one street from Maffra’s main street * 2 bedrooms with built in robes * Separate lounge * Kitchen/dining area combined * Single garage with roller door * Rear unit of 4 unit complex * Currently rented for $220 a week until 24/07/2021

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Character, Charm, Quality * Situated on approximately 1 acre * Modern home with yesteryear features * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Huge open plan family/lounge area * Kitchen with walk in pantry, quality Falcon stove and dishwasher * 6 star energy rating * Outstanding outdoor undercover timber deck * External bungalow/teenage retreat plus sundry shedding * Town water and dam

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* 3 bedroom brick veneer home * Modern kitchen overlooking garden * Dining area adjoining the kitchen * Spacious lounge * Central heating and evaporative cooling * Outstanding undercover timber deck BBQ area with direct access to home * 9m x 6m shed with concrete floor and power plus double carport * Abundance of water tanks * Solar system direct into grid * Sought after location only 2 blocks from Maffra’s main street * Currently leased until July 2021 returning $370 per week

FOR SALE $395,000

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* 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Open plan living area with reverse cycle air conditioner and wood heater * New kitchen with quality appliances * Outdoor timber decking area ideal for entertaining * Double carport plus tandem garage * 9m x 6m shed/workshop with adjoining storage area

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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom plus study home in a quiet court. Address: 179 Stawell St, Sale. Price: $480,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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GENTS say it’s not often they come across property with acreage near town and with services such as water and natural gas, but this property has all that plus more. This brick veneer home has four bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms, a study and an outdoor area with an in-ground pool. The home is well established in between trees and gardens, and central on its four hectares (10 acres) of land. The home’s northern wing includes the living, dining and kitchen space, while its western wing accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen is light-filled, has a crisp white palette and stainless steel appliances, while the family room has brick features, cathedral ceilings and views of the entertainment area and pool. The living or formal lounge has a view across the magnificent front garden, which has trees bursting with greenery and colour year round. A hallway leads prospective buyers to the bathrooms and bedrooms, where storage is a real feature with four door built-in robes in three bedrooms, and a double door robe in the fourth bedroom or study. The land has a water allocation of 13 megalitres of High Reliability Water Share and six megalitres of Low Reliability Water Share attached, stockyards and four seperated paddocks for grazing animals. Agents say combine the value in the home, the sheds, the land and established gardens, and this property presents an opportunity to enjoy for years to come.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom brick veneer family home on four hectares near town with services connected. Address: 103 Maffra-Sale Rd, Maffra. Price: $850,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

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Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom home in a quiet court with heaps of features. Address: 8 Ivy Court, Sale. Price: $339,500. Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone Victoria Cook on 0417 017 182.

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Sale Sunday market returns THE good news for Gippslanders is the much-loved Sale Sunday Charity Variety Market will be selling its popular hot food at the next variety market this Sunday at the Canal Reserve. Organisers have confirmed volunteers will be firing up the barbecue and there will be great food at the tent and the caravan. As there are currently no restrictions on Victorians leaving home, the interest in regional markets is growing, and after a long break people are itching to grab some bargains just in time for Christmas. However, last step restrictions dictate there will be limits on the number of customers who can attend most events, and face masks must still be worn outdoors when it is not possible to keep at least 1.5 metres distance from other people. It is advised to check the latest health advice before attending any event. For market updates, go to the market’s Facebook page at facebook.com/

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Producers market this Saturday SALE Producers Market will be held this Saturday from 8am at the Sale Showgrounds. The market will be held under the elm trees on the Dawson St side of the showgrounds. Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, outdoor furniture,

photography, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, olive oil, preserves and meat. Freshly brewed coffee, bacon and egg muffins and dim-sims will also be available. All goods are either grown or manufactured by the seller. For more information, phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

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Loch Sport bush market LOCH Sport Lions Club will host its annual bush market on Saturday, January 2. There will be a barbecue breakfast from 7.30am, followed by a sausage sizzle and lots of variety stalls. For stallholder inquiries, phone Noeleen on 5146 0026 or Wendy on 0402 503 190.

Twilight Christmas market THE Meeniyan Twilight Christmas Market will take place on Saturday from 3pm until 9pm in Meeniyan Square, 84 Whitelaw St.

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Christmas wares

NORTH Gippsland CWA’s ‘pop in’ shop is operating Fridays from 10am until 3pm in the lead up to Christmas. It is selling a range of special Christmas craft items and delicious homemade Christmas cakes, puddings and shortbread — all made by members of Country Women’s Association of Victoria, North Gippsland Group. The CWA rooms are at 67D Macarthur St, Sale, next to La Porchetta. Members and non-members are welcome.

Hearing aids wanted

MAFFRA Rotary Club has thanked everyone who has donated used hearing aids to its Recycled Sound project. Spokesperson Claire Cochrane said the club was “very grateful for all the donations�. “It has been very successful — we have collected a lot of hearing aids,� she said. The hearing aids are passed onto Recycled Sound via Toorak Rotary Club, and are distributed to those in need. The campaign is ongoing, and collection boxes are still taking donations at Balfours and Priceline pharmacies in Sale, Stratford, Maffra and Heyfield pharmacies and the Briagolong Store. Recycled Sound is a not-for-profit community service project established to recycle hearing aids. Used and no longer needed hearing aids are collected, re-programmed and fitted to people suffering from diminished hearing and who are financially disadvantaged and ineligible for government assistance.

Book fair needs books

THE St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale, Giant Book Fair has been postponed to 2021. Organisers are still accepting all types of books, DVDs and CDs. These can be dropped off at any time, preferably to the back of the cathedral hall in Sale, or phone Christine on 0438 595 056 for more information or pick-ups. Community briefs are published for charity groups and non-profit organisations free of charge, as space permits. Email news@gippslandtimes.com.au

The Gippsland Lodge and Freemasons Foundation recently raised $4000 for Uniting’s Christmas appeal. Pictured are Lodge treasurer Fred Schultz and secretary Iain Nicholson with Uniting staff. Photo: Liam Durkin

Boost for Christmas appeal

UNITING’S Christmas Appeal received a huge boost last week, thanks to the Gippsland Lodge. The Lodge donated $2000, after being asked by Sale Lions Club to support the appeal. The amount was matched by the Freemasons Foundation, meaning $4000 went to Uniting. Uniting Gippsland executive officer Di Fisher, gratefully received a cheque from Gippsland Lodge secretary Dr Iain Nicolson. “We are so thankful to the Gippsland Lodge, the Freemasons Benevolent Fund and to the other groups and businesses who have stepped forward to support us so far this year,� Ms Fisher said. “We realise that it has been a difficult year for many, so that makes the support we have received all the more important.�

Uniting will work with the Sale Lions Club and other community organisations to help more than 150 families, including 350 children, as part of its Christmas appeal. “As part of our Christmas Appeal we will help distribute both food, vouchers and gifts. We want all Gippsland Families to have something to enjoy over Christmas,� Ms Fisher said. “We encourage individuals, families, community groups, schools and workplaces to support Gifts for Families and help us make sure there are gifts under every Christmas tree in our community. “We thank all the individuals and businesses who have already committed their support this year and ask any other businesses who are interested in supporting this initiative to get in touch.

“If people would like to donate at our collection points there is still time. Otherwise people can also donate online to our local appeal.� Donations can be made at www.unitingvictas.org. au/get-involved/gifts-for-families/

Collection points in Sale: Uniting, 126 Raymond St Uniting This n’ That Opportunity Shop, 407 Raymond St Victoria Hall, 47 Macalister St Our Past Times, 296 Raymond St DMG Financial, 67-71 Foster St Cobb & Co Stables, 199 Raymond St

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Young Kiwis encouraged to take a working holiday in Gld YOUNG New Zealanders are being urged to take a working holiday in regional Australia this summer and enjoy opportunities in agricultural, tourism and hospitality sectors, which offer real job opportunities as a result of COVID-19. Gippsland is just one regional location which is already struggling to find enough casual workers to harvest produce, with some fearing crops will have to be dug into the ground. A new campaign launched by Tourism Australia last week aims to lure young New Zealanders across the ditch by showcasing the many adventures and experiences they can have while working and travelling in Australia. Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham said with travel from across the Tasman back in

play, this was an opportunity to entice New Zealanders to take a longer stay in Australia and experience jobs within sectors which usually relied on more than 300,000 working holiday makers every year. “Whilst our priority is always getting Australians to fill jobs, the reality is that many businesses within our agricultural, tourism and hospitality sectors are still battling to find enough workers,� Senator Birmingham said. As well as filling critical workforce shortages, working holiday makers are major contributors to the tourism industry as they usually stay longer, travel further and spend more than other travellers, injecting more than $3.2 billion a year to the economy and supporting local jobs.

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Posthumous honours for farmer Greg Hair

GREG Hair was posthumously honoured during the Macalister Demonstration Farm annual meeting held in Maffra last month. The RF (Bob) Pitman Award was awarded to the late Greg Hair, who made significant contributions to the Macalister irrigation industry. His drive, knowledge and support were highly regarded. Mr Hair was passionate about irrigation and was a leading figure in the modernisation of laser grading practices in the MID. Most of his influence was through many conversations with all levels of government, Southern Rural Water, farm advisors and farmers. Mr Hair’s pioneering work with Gavin Lamb in using soil type and flow rates to determine maximum bay size led to the development of high flow flood irrigation in the MID. He also established the current industry standard of a minimum bay slope of 0.24 per cent, and was instrumental in developing the current understanding of the impacts of bay slope and topsoiling. As the district began trying to minimise the nutrient load leaving the MID, Mr Hair was instrumental in designing and building drainage and irrigation reuse systems which captured irrigation run-off and nutrients and retained them on farm. Mr Hair served on many committees and advisory

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groups, and formulated several guidelines which were and are of enormous benefit to the MID. Nicky Hair accepted the award on behalf of Greg. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the annual meeting was limited to 20 people, with 11 invitees and the board in attendance. The MDF report was presented, showing the farm’s strong financial position and future plans for new projects and capital expenditure works on-farm in 2021. The MDF is proud to host the Internet of Things project, which will focus on automating flood irrigation on the farm. The MDF will also re-invest profits into the farm, commencing with lasergrading works to update flood irrigation areas. Outgoing board members Andre Meyer and Nick Bermingham were thanked for their service to the MDF. Mr Meyer’s time as chairman coincided with COVID-19 and other challenges, but his skilful handling of these situations minimised affects at the MDF. Mr Bermingham’s valuable contributions to the board as a knowledgeable dairy farmer were also appreciated. Over dinner, attendees heard from Tim Roach from Fonterra about his optimistic vision of the dairy industry post-COVID.

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VFF’s new female leadership team

Cherie hangs up her tongs

THE Victorian Farmers Federation has appointed the first dual female president and vice president in its history. Mirboo North vegetable, sheep and cattle farmer Emma Germano will head up the organisation as president, with Werribee caged-egg farmer Danyel Cucinotta at her side as vice president. Ms Germano was previously VFF vice-president and is the current VFF horticulture group president and was acknowledged as a Nuffield Scholar in 2014 for her research examining global export opportunities for Australian primary producers. Ms Cucinotta is a current committee member of the VFF intensives group and holds an Agriculture Diploma and Bachelor of Business. VFF chief executive Stephen Sheridan welcomed the next generation of leaders, and thanked outgoing president David Jochinke for his service since 2016. Giffard West farmer Steve Harrison was elected unopposed as VFF livestock group president.

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THERE will no doubt be some sad faces at the Sale cattleyards canteen today, as boss Cherie Straughen says farewell to the staff and customers on her final day at the helm. After 18 years of running the show, Cherie says she is “hanging up the tongs� and stepping away from the grill. That’s almost two decades of making some of the best burgers in Sale (according to a local Facebook poll), the tastiest steak sandwiches this side of Texas, and egg and bacon sandwiches worth getting up early for. But as anyone who has frequented the canteen can attest, while the food is a drawcard, it’s the friendly smiles and the willingness to lend a hand that puts Cherie firmly in the hearts of customers. Serving food in a cattleyards canteen has been

an interesting journey, but not always as straightforward as the popular mother-of-three imagined when she first took on the job. “There have been a few funny stories — I’ve chased a bull that jumped off the back of a truck, found a Palomino standing at the counter, and quite often had to deal with the unexpected,� Cherie said. “But along the way I have met some amazing people and made lifelong friends.� Some of the most difficult but rewarding moments, Cherie says, have been talking to the farmers doing it tough, just lending an ear when they’ve needed it. “It has been a very hard year for many, still feeling the effects of drought and then unable to come in and watch the sale of their own cattle in person because of COVID restrictions — I’ve seen a few tears,� she said. “I think lots of customers come here because it’s

more than a food shop, it’s been a meeting place, a drop off place for cheques, a happy place and a place to get together with other farmers and agents.� Proud husband Geoff said he believed Cherie’s departure from the shop would not only have some effect on the agents, farmers and cattle transport drivers, but also the local tradies who call in for coffee, food and a chat. “She not only has fed her customers, but has provided much more, I have seen her lend her car to truck drivers to go into town to do shopping,� he said. “And I would say that not one person knows more about what goes on at those yards.� Cherie, who has decided it’s time for a change and is moving into full time aged care work, said it had been a “team effort�, and wanted to thank her customers and “wonderful� staff. “Thank you for all your support and most of all, your chats and laughter over these years,� she said.

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ALL farm and household fire planning needs to include pets and larger animals, to ensure both people and animals are as safe as possible during an emergency. Agriculture Victoria veterinary officer Lee Manning said having a clear fire plan will help horse owners to establish their priorities and give them time to practice their plan, especially if it includes floating horses to a safer location before high risk days. “Owners should prepare a ‘safer’ area for horses — this area should be as large as possible with minimum pasture and vegetation length and secure boundary fencing,� Dr Manning said. “Ideally include a dam or secure water source not reliant on electric pumps. “Internal gates can be opened for more space but horses need to be taught they can move through freely so they can escape even when highly stressed. “On high fire danger days move horses to your ‘safer’ area and take all gear off them, so they are free to move if you aren’t home during an emergency.

“Rugs get tangled, halters get hot and burn and fly veils may melt so being naked gives your horse the best chance of survival.� If you plan to leave early, ideally leave in the morning before a fire event unfolds. Horse owners should arrange now where they could go to — do not assume the pony club or showgrounds will be open or safe. Horses’ ‘flight’ instinct will be to run away from the danger of fire, and if cornered, their ‘fight’ instinct will have them gallop through flames if necessary — people should leave them free to run and survive alone. After a fire, check all horses for burns, smoke inhalation, eye irritation and leg injuries. First aid for equine burns is similar to people — hose them with clean, cool water for at least 10 minutes and phone a veterinarian immediately for advice. For more information visit go.vic.gov.au/qHzfL1 and go.vic.gov.au/FdVapd

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A shorter rotation would make little difference to the seed head clumps and would significantly reduce quantity in the leafy clumps. Maybe only this paddock is a poor grower compared to the rest of the farm, so one less feed in this paddock would mean more grass for the cows today, but that feed must be found somewhere else to maintain the overall rotation. A topping of paddock 20 at the previous grazing (late October) would have removed a large proportion of the seed heads when they were rising, but still short and not so obvious, and more quality leaf would be on offer now. Late October was an effective time to top paddocks. More grain supplement is probably justified but that would not stop the cows looking for more grass. More likely, some high quality forage supplement is the answer. If cows are grazing hard at the moment, or paddocks are looking heavily in seed-head, note these conditions and try to change them for next spring. Preparation is the key for the spring and summer rotation.

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COMPARING the Macalister Demonstration Farm with another dairy farm, at the moment, litre production is lower than target, but milk solids per cow is on target because the fat and protein test are up. Litres are less relevant, when talking about milk production, especially as the milk company we supply no longer charges for each litre (there is a small litre charged by Dairy Food Safety Victoria). The stocking rate is lower and therefore grass intake per cow is higher. The other farm is feeding more grain to compensate for grass, but the MDF’s milk solids per cow, margin per cow and farm feed margin are still higher. This result illustrates the importance of maximum grass in the diet. At the MDF, paddock 20 is part grazed. Soil moisture is now perfect — 1.5 kilograms of nitrogen element per hectare was applied, but the nitrogen response looks weak. Paddock 20 is fairly flat, with heavier soil and overgrown spinner cuts, so is prone to water logging, by rain or irrigation. Spinner cuts on flood irrigation were first used in the 1980s in northern Victoria. There are two video links on the MDF website, and one on the Dairy Australia website, explaining spinner cut theory and use on the farm. The ungrazed bit of paddock 20 is half strongly seedheading PRG, and half leafy PRG. Any tiller that was in existence, even as a miniscule bud, during winter, i.e. was “winterised”, cannot be stopped from seedheading in spring, unless eaten or topped, and killed. The leafy clumps are producing a lot of new tillers. The seedhead clumps are taller, but it is their quality, not their tallness, making them difficult to graze off. Even so, all parts of the paddock are being grazed hard, the leafy clumps down to three centimetres, the seed head clumps down to 10cm. This is a sure sign the cows are hungry, or that they would eat more if more grass quantity and quality was available. Cows can be “hungry” at any level of feeding. Hunger, or drive to eat, can be used to eat out seed heads, but at the cost of reducing intake. It is important to maintain current intake level, to maintain or lift milk production, and to avoid too much body condition loss. Feed is then used more efficiently, to get more milk solids from each tonne of food. Also, a herd which has a high intake demand is more likely to eat more grass into the future. The two most powerful drivers of the feed margin, high grass consumption per hectare and high kilogram MS produced per tonne of food, need to be maintained. The cows would eat more if offered more.A 10-day shorter grazing rotation would offer more grass today, but less in the future.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION IN SALE Site Address: 147 Patten Street SALE VIC 3850 Site No: 290047, RFNSA No: 3850008 The proposed installation will involve the following: • The installation of Three (3) new panel antennas; • The reconfiguration of existing technologies and addition of new technologies for 3G/4G/5G systems; • The removal and replacement of Remote Radio Units (RRU’s) to be installed on the existing structure; and • The installation of ancillary equipment. 1. The proposed installation is deemed to be Low-impact Facilities pursuant to the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 ("The Determination") based on the descriptions above. Consent from council is not required in this instance. 2. The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements. 3. This consultation is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code C564:2018. 4. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Community.Consultation@kordia.com.au or Kordia Solutions, Unit 1D/400 Nudgee Rd, Hendra QLD 4011 by 5pm Friday, 15th January 2021.

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Ongoing, full time, 1.0FTE Fixed term replacement position, full time, 1.0FTE - one year Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above positions to commence on January 27, 2021. The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, teambased approach to teaching and learning. Applicants will need to hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and a current Police Check. They are to provide the names of three referees. For further information regarding these positions and an Application for Employment form, please contact the School. Email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Phone: 03 51441332 Please forward applications and resume to: alittle@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 4pm.

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Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

As one of the largest employers in the East Gippsland region, we offer a range of career opportunities and excellent staff benefits. Applications are sought for the following:

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Medical Imaging Registered Nurses Medical Imaging Oncology Emergency Registered Midwives Physiotherapist Grade One Graduate Program Aged Care Vacancies: After Hours Clinical Coordinator Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant For full position descriptions and application details, please visit www.brhs.com.au or phone (03) 5150 3637

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Hydraulic and General Engineering Workshop based, some field service. Plenty of scope to learn. We are a locally owned and operated business, established 23 years, servicing local and national industries. We have developed a reputation for being industry leaders in the field of hydraulics as well high technology machinery and equipment manufacture. Due to continuing growth we require additional personnel to service our growing customer base. The person we are looking for will possess the following: ● An excellent mechanical aptitude ● Mechanical assembly/fitting ability ● Ability to work unsupervised ● Ability to work with a high attention to detail ● Willingness to expand existing skillset ● Experience in heavy industry and hydraulics preferred This is a rare opportunity for the right person to forge a rewarding and secure career with a reputable and progressive company.

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Sale's newest and most rapidly expanding ARB stockist, is seeking a full-time 4 x 4 Technician to join our busy team! The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate solid mechanical knowledge and have previous mechanical experience. Preference will be given to those with trade qualifications. We deal in premium products and accordingly require our technicians to be meticulous in their work, in line with ARB's high standards. Key Responsibilities and Skills: ● Provide quality fitment of 4wd accessories to a range of vehicles (including brand new vehicles) in a reasonable timeframe. ● Be professional in your appearance and attitude. ● Maintain the workshop in a safe, clean and organised state at all times. ● Be able to work alone and in a team. ● Be willing and able to work paid overtime when required. ● Maintain an even temper and be able to work under pressure. ● Maintain effective communication with the customer service team. We are looking for someone with a "glass half full" attitude, who is focused on solutions rather than excuses. The successful applicant will need to possess an excellent work ethic, be punctual, reliable and committed to the role on a long term basis. To apply please forward a resume outlining your skills and experience that are relative to the position being offered to: Email: drikken@sale4wdcentre.com.au Post: PO Box 9205, Traralgon, Vic. 3844 You may drop your resume in to Sale 4WD Centre in person, however interviews will not be given on the spot.

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Hydraulic Technician

Field service and in house. Plenty of scope to learn. We are a locally owned and operated business, established 23 years, servicing local and national industries. We have developed a reputation for being industry leaders in the field of hydraulics as well high technology machinery and equipment manufacture. Due to continuing growth we require additional personnel to service our growing customer base. The person we are looking for will possess the following skillset: ● Hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding ● Hydraulic and pneumatic installation ● General fitting and assembly ● Ability to work unsupervised ● Ability to work with a high attention to detail ● Willingness to expand existing skillset This is a rare opportunity for the right person to forge a rewarding and secure career with a reputable and progressive company. Excellent pay and conditions will be offered to the successful person. Please forward resume or enquiries to:

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SPECIAL DAIRY SALE Thursday, December 17, 11am Warragul Saleyards

A/C Alanvale Farms Pty Ltd 70 Spring calved very good quality Holstein & Holstein cross cows rejoined A.I. for Spring 2021. Further details at sale. A/C Oakdale Dairies 20 Nov/Dec calved A.I. bred Holstein cows with exceptional udders. A/C J Forbes - Stage One Complete Dispersal 12 Spring calved Holstein and Red & White Holsteins with superb udders. Full breeding details at the sale. 4 Close springing Red & White factor Holstein heifers due to Angus.

Elders Pakenham Michael Robertson: 0429 104 467 Darryl Adams: 0408 385 872 Phil Malcolm: 0408 559 408

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

Are you skilled in comprehensive Primary Health Care? Have you got the passion to drive service delivery that focuses on personal care with health promotion, the prevention of illness and community development and includes the interconnecting principles of equity, access, empowerment, community self-determination and inter-sectoral collaboration? Do you understand the social, economic, cultural and political determinants of health? Are you able to provide socially appropriate, universally accessible, scientifically sound, first level care that addresses the health inequalities? Can you work to maximise community and individual self-reliance, participation and control. Are you looking for a role that works in collaboration and partnership with other sectors to promote public health? If so, Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation is looking for expressions of interest from Health Professionals in the region for upcoming vacancies. For more information or a confidential discussion please email hr@ramahyuck.org.au or contact Julie Hawke on 0447 008 824.

Cabinet Maker/ Joiner

Cabinet Connections has a position available for a qualified (or 3rd/4th year apprentice) cabinet maker/ joiner. Or a CNC /edgebander operator. Call Andrew for more information on 0438 446 993.

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Machinery Fabrication and Assembly

Civil Construction Crew Team Members Cranes Asphalting & Bitumen Sealing Pty Ltd is seeking experienced Civil Construction Workers to join our crew, delivering projects across Western Gippsland. ● Candidate will preferably have experience operating excavators, skid steers and rollers. ● MR/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. Applications close January 31, 2021. 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 Phone (03) 5152 2941

This is an exciting and challenging position with an opportunity for the right person to be involved in assembly and design of machinery and some very unique equipment. We currently design, manufacture and repair a broad range of equipment using our machining, fabrication, low voltage electrical and IT capabilities. The person we are looking for will possess the following: ● An excellent mechanical aptitude ● Mechanical assembly/fitting ability ● Ability to work unsupervised ● Ability to work with a high attention to detail ● Willingness to expand existing skillset ● Experience in Heavy industry and hydraulics preferred ● Electrical experience an advantage This position may suit a Diesel Mechanic or Motor Mechanic looking for a career change. Excellent pay and conditions will be offered to the successful person. Please forward resume or enquiries to:

Email: mark.knowles@hydeng.com PO Box 167, Sale 3850

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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement.

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HOLDEN Vectra 2000, auto, very straight and clean, 12 months reg., r.w.c., 1MR-30V, any inspection welcome $3000. Phone 0417 253 517.

OFF-ROAD Wilddog camper trailer, top of the range, cost, with extras $29,000, used once only sell $18,000 due to health 420, 4.2mtrs, QC879, as new. 30hp, e.rude. Deaths reasons. 0439 808 022. e.tec, e.start, p.tilt, 12mths A registered domestic rego. trav.cover, vg trailer. animal business may use its SUZ 2000, M270, AWD, $7,900. Ph: 5144 7941. AYRES (nee Farrar), council business registration 5cycl, diesel, auto, EC, Cynthia Anne. number as an alternative. RWC, YTN 749. $6,500. 24/3/1936 - 12/12/2020 As of July 1, 2019 a Phone 0429 353 960 Loved and loving wife of Pet Exchange Reg. No. Peter for 63 years. is also required. Loved mother and Motorcycles Please go to mother-in-law of Deborah https://per. OLYMPIC Champion, 17ft, and Reg, Jillian and Lino. animalwe elfare. '05, solar panels, diesel Loved Nan of Heidi, Leah, vic.gov.au/ heater, 2 sgle beds, toilet, Abby, Tyla and Perri. many extras, gen. reason Loved great Nan of Saige, 1100cc, 10,000 gen. km, for selling, v.g.c. $21,000 Xavier, Jessica, Liam, heaps of extras, incl. wet o.n.o. 0433 889 971. 1800 SO ski boat. 1987 James, Will, Harlow and gear (sz 9), 1 owner, $8000 200 Mercury. Old but still Sonny. o.n.o. Ph 0402 090 271. goes well. Hull completely refurbished. Gel coated Private cremation as was Caravans Pop top 1996, 17'8", inside and out. All new Cynthia's wish. 2-berth walk-around dble seats and bimini cover. bed, awning/annexe, new New travel cover. $16,000 Dear Mum, Nan and bearings and elec. brakes, ONO. Ph. 0407 080 187. Great-Grandma. stovetop/oven, m'wave, Those we love don't go To Let aircon., VGC., $11,500 away, ONO. Ph: 0419 204 871. They walk beside us every day, Machinery Unseen, unheard but ROMA, front kitchen, ample always near, cupboards, fridge, TV, 2 BR flat, vacant with rent So loved, so missed, so solar panels, brand new discounted to $271.50 incl very dear. mattress, annexe, regisof cold water usage and kayak, base model, tered, perfect condition We love and miss you. charges. DoH bond ok. 7x4 high wall, new, never $9000. Ph 0448 851 902. Hayes, 4ft, heavy duty, Tons of love from us all. brand new, $1500. Phone Proof of affordability used, reg'd $4000 must - Debbie and Reg, Heidi sell! 5166 7201 extention 1. 0408 313 071. required, No agents. and Warwick, Saige and ROYAL Flair Van Royce, Ph: Johann 0435 751 588. GREAT family van, bunks, 19ft 6'', Series 5, always Xavier, Leah and Nathan island bed, 18ft tandem garaged, e.c. toilet/swr and Jessica. Meetings pop-top, '93 Windsor, easy combo, Q/bed, full ann., xoxoxox tow, take to the beach this solar, ready for holidays summer, reasonable price $28,500. 0408 121 950. On December 12, 2020 $14,990. 0429 149 922. my darling mother passed away. What an amazing SMALL Jayco 90 series, Sale Memorial Hall annual JAYCO 2000 Freedom 11ft pop-top, reg. 9/21, 3 legacy you leave behind. general meeting will be pop-top, 17ft, new annexe, berth, full size fridge/oven, Mother-in-law to Lino. held on January 20, 2021, a/c, solar panel, elec. lge annexe, sleeps better Nanna to Abby and Justin, 5.30pm at the hall, brakes, 2 single beds, than a camper, g.c. $5600. Tyla and Frank, Perri and 82 Macalister St. All m/wave, ex. cond. as new 0428 274 054 afternoons. Josh. Old Nannie to Liam, $12,850. 0449 938 640. welcome. James, Will, Harlow, Sonny and "bub to be" in Tenders June 2021. "Mostly it is loss which Grand Tourer caravan,, teaches us about the 70's model, good condiworth of things." tion, reg., insured, good All my love, Jill xoxo for beginner. All original pop-up, $3,500. Phone: 0458 472 722. CARRINGTON, Viv. My beautiful friend. VISCOUNT Supreme 20ft, You were a light in my life 6 berth, full annexe, hot WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL that has been turned off water service, full stove, CONTRACT NO 2021-052 so suddenly and my heart fully serviced, spare aches in a way I've never wheel. v.g.c., very clean. felt before. What a super $11,500. Ph. 5134 1205. lady you were, giving so much love, positivity and Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified Advertise in The Gippsland Times kindness to all those who knew you. I miss you so firms to tender for the design of new facilities at the and Latrobe Valley Express much Vivvy. Thank you Maffra Tennis Club. Works include the upgrade of the for your laughter and your existing clubrooms, renovated amenities, adding an friendship. As you always outdoor room and deck. used to tell me "see you $53.00* without a picture, or on the Island". x All tenderers must register with Council and obtain $66.90* line advert with a colour picture Our deepest sympathies the tender documents, which are available from the to Harry, Charlie and all A total of 16 issues! eProcure website. Viv's family. Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil - Lucinda, Dean, Adam *P P r i c e i n c l u d e s H e a d l i n e p l u s 4 l i n e s o f t y p e and Alannah. Email: khalida@wellington.vic.gov.au Additional lines $7.50 0 Enquiries: Khalid Abuelhassan on (03) 5142 3726 per linee All tender submissions must be lodged electronically CARRINGTON, Vivien. Cash orr through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm To our dear, bubbly, fun credit card, , Wednesday 13 January 2021. loving and creative friend through ourr Viv. Sale off ffifice ie The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. We will miss your love of onlyy Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted. life and passion for the arts and education. Always in our hearts. Cheers from your "Arty Farty" friends Di, Brigette, Georgie, Jane and Pauline xxxxx

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-048

Road Pavement Markings 2021 - 2023 Wellington Shire Council is inviting road marking contractors with suitable experience, qualifications, plant and equipment to tender for the supply of road marking services based on a schedule of rates. Required services include all general road markings using both paint and long life treatments. Tenderers are required to provide pricing for all items within the tender schedule.

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Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and capable contractors for the provision of Internal Audit Services, including a capability statement and fee structure. The envisaged Term of the Agreement is five years and the successful contractor will be a registered company auditor. The scope of the Request for Tender does not include External Audit Services. The closing date for Expressions of interest is 22 January 2021. For further information, please contact Rebecca Gunning, Manager Executive Services at rebecca.gunning@cghs.com.au or on (03) 5143 8319.

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FAROLEA, Jean. December 12, 2020. Good friends are hard to find, Harder to leave, And impossible to forget. - Carmel. A loyal and special friend to all the Lenartowicz family. - Carmel and Len (dec.), Adam, Matt, Josh, and Graham and families. Rest in peace dear friend.

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STEWART A celebration of the life of Alan will be held at Geoff Rossetti Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road, Sale (next to Sale Cemetery) at 2pm on FRIDAY (December 18, 2020) followed by burial in the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

No flowers by request. Donations in lieu may be made to the Leukaemia O'KEEFFE, Foundation. Envelopes Valerie Joan (Val). (Peacefully) at Ashleigh will be available at the House on December 12, service. 2020, aged 89 years. Loving wife of John (dec.). Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Shaunagh and Dean (Murphy). Devoted Nan of Elizabeth and Adrian (dec.) (McCormick) and Allison. VINCENT Loved Super-Nan of The funeral service of Mr Alan Andrew "Sandy" Jaxon. Vincent of Crooked River and Happy Valley, will be held at Our Chapel, 613 Main Street, Bairnsdale on FRIDAY (December 18, 2020) at 10am. PRIVATE CREMATION

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GLASS, David John. 27/9/1937 - 19/12/2019 Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Marlene, Deanne, Jason, Kane and Blake.

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FOAT, Doreen Faye (Dee). Bryan and family would like to express their thanks to everyone on the passing of Doreen, and for all cards, flowers and phone calls received. Thanks to Dr Waters and Wilson Lodge for the care given to Doreen over a period of time. Thanks to Lett's Funerals and Julie Duffy for all your compassion and assistance during this difficult time. Sincere thank you to all. Francis - Bryan Foat and family.

VINCENT, Alan Andrew. "Sandy" Of Crooked River and Happy Valley. Passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020, aged 90 years. Loving son of James and Elsie (both dec.). Loved brother of nine siblings. Respected and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. At peace now and resting. YOUNG, Fr (Frank) Edward. Late of Maffra - Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Sale.

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JONES, Stuart Prescott Hedley. Nell, Ingrid, Linda, John and Meagan would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and phone calls. We especially thank Drs Choy and Rigo for their care and kindness and everyone at the Johnstone Street Clinic. The palliative care nurses at the Maffra District Hospital. St John's Rector Janet Wallis for the service and prayers. Semmens Funerals, Brad and Pal for arranging everything.

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HEYWOOD, Lachlan Jack. "Lachie" Thank you so much to everyone for their kindness, love and support, food, beautiful flowers, many cards, visits, messages, phone calls, heartfelt notices in paper, offers of help and help on our farm on Lachlan's sudden passing. Sincere thank you to Sale Police for their support and care. To Bradley Lett and staff, we sincerely thank you for your care and compassion in everything you did in organising Lachie's funeral in the difficult time of COVID-19. Also sincere thanks to those who watched Lachie's funeral via livestreaming. Our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks to Julie Duffy for her honest and heartfelt service. Special thanks to the Stratford Football and Netball Club for setting up the memorial at the Stratford footy ground in Lachie's memory and the red and white balloons "guard of honour" at the cemetery. We were overwhelmed by your compassion and thoughtfulness. Lachlan is constantly in our thoughts, hearts and memories. He will be always loved, never forgotten, forever missed. Russell, Christine, Sophie and Darcy and Brittney.

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Saints end Eagles’ unbeaten start to SMCA season Liam Durkin

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG made an emphatic statement in Sale-Maffra cricket at the weekend, toppling ladder leader Maffra. The Saints destroyed the previously unbeaten Eagles, bowling them out for 71 after posting 6-276 — putting an end to Maffra's seven-game undefeated start in the process. Michael Roberts played arguably the innings of his career, scoring an unbeaten 134 from 126 balls. The signs were there from ball one for Roberts, who hit a boundary straight up to get going. Roberts spent more than two and a half hours at the crease, stroking 17 fours and one six during his knock. Roberts and Todd Mann put on 72 for the opening stand, with the former making a quick 33 from 22 balls. Steve Noble joined the party at first drop, and made 73 from 55 balls. Noble combined with Roberts for a 137-run partnership for the second wicket, as the pair had a day where everything came out of the middle. Noble sent five balls over the boundary, as the match became similar to backyard cricket such was the amount of time spent looking for the ball. A m a z i n g l y, B o i s d a l e Briagolong had 200 on the board before the 30th over, and a score of 300 would have been on the cards at that stage. The shoe was on the other foot for Maffra, which dished out similar treatment to its opponents last week. The Eagles were able to contain to an extent in the final 10 overs, as the incoming Boisdale-Briagolong batsmen went for quick runs. Hamish Nettleton claimed five wickets in the wash-up. Needing to go at well over a run-a-ball, Maffra would have felt confident given its power hitting at the top. However, things quickly disintegrated as batsman after batsman departed, and before too long the match became a foregone conclusion. Mann claimed the huge scalp of Daniel Bedggood caught at mid off to get the Saints off to an ideal start. As the innings unraveled for Maffra it appeared the two teams were playing on different pitches, as the gulf between the sides saw a comprehensive 205-run win to Boisdale-Briagolong. Having run close to strong opposition in recent weeks, the win may have been some time in the making for the Saints, although the margin of victory was surely surprising even to them. Ned Sutton took 5-8 in a miserly spell as everything he touched turned to gold. Louis Howard was also superb with the ball, taking three of the first four wickets to finish with figures of 3-15 off eight with two

maidens. COLLEGIANS got home in a close game against Stratford. The Redbacks sent College in, with the home side posting a competitive total of 177. Most of the top order was able to get starts, with Charlie Morrison and Zac Hurley making scores in the 40s. Tom Morrison and Jayden Allison also chipped in with 28 and 25 respectively. Andrew Tatterson was introduced into the Redbacks' attack later this week, but finished with figures of 5-36. Bohdi Walker (3-37) and Jack Tatterson (2-21) also found success. In reply, Stratford fell 23 runs short. Only Walker, with 32 at the top, was able to really get going, as the majority of the Redback's list went out after getting to double figures. Wickets were shared between the Collegians camp. Mark Nicholls (3-33), Tom Morrison (2-16), Stuart Anderson (2-22) and Isaac Love (2-30) all contributed. ROSEDALE-KILMANY secured its first win of the season, defeating Longford. The Warriors compiled 6-186 batting first, with Rohan Diamond top-scoring on 40. Others to get among the runs were Josh Carter (37), Adam Diamond (36) and Brad Scott (28). Andrew Tyson was again a multiple wicket-taker for Longford, as was Kerrod Macgregor-Davies. The Lizards were never really in the hunt with the bat, and were skittled for 95. Young gun Austin Bauer was a shining light, scoring 45, but with four ducks amongst the scorecard, he found himself bereft of much support. Ben Fleming took 6-17 in a great boost for the youngster. Half of his wickets were bowled, while another two were stumped, reflective of accuracy and good flight. Josh Cope got RosedaleKilmany off the ground and into the winners circle with the final two wickets of the match. SALE maintained its position in the top four with a win over Bundalaguah. The Swans played their typical post-and-defend style, which saw them keep the Bulls 25 runs at bay when their 40 overs were up. Things didn't get off to the greatest of starts for Sale, which fell to 3-19, before Rohan Blandford and Lucas Mowat saved the day. The pair put on 179 for the fourth wicket, with Mowat making a patient 58. Santa delivered a century for Blandford, who ended on 111 not out from 87 balls. Blandford hit 11 fours and three sixes during his knock. Chasing 199, Steve Spoljaric and Sam Bedggood each made half-centuries for Bundalaguah, but a direct hit run-out by Ben Jones, which saw Spoljaric short of his ground, was arguably the key moment which decided the game. Daniel Croft ended with 2-35.

Boisdale-Briagolong opener Michael Roberts scored an unbeaten 134 against Maffra.

Boisdale-Briagolong’s Steve Noble hits one of the five sixes during his innings of 73. Photos: David Braithwaite

SMCA lower grades Seconds

Sale 131 (S Jago 46, T Reid 25, B Smith 3-12) d Bundalaguah 79 (N Sellings 27, B Dobson 4-8, J Shingles 3-10); Maffra 155 (D Rowley 51, C Pendrick 49, A Anlezark 5-30) d BoisdaleBriagolong 86 (J Beaumont 3-12); Stratford 6-156 (D Devisser 45, E Aurisch 40*, N Thomas 28) d Collegians 9-153cc (L Panwar 54*, C Hall 33*, T Dessent 33, Z Penn 4-32); Heyfield 180 (T Birss 43, R Smith 41, M Eastham 28, B Peddar 3-31) d Wurruk 9-132cc (B Russ 35, B Light 31, M Eastham 3-35).

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Longford 6-210cc (B Van Berkel 67, A Vogt 60, L Knight 36*, J Love 26) d Collegians 6-177cc (A Griffin 50, M Wharf 34, B Foat 25); Heyfield 6-172cc (D De Silva 98, B Ronan 34*, L Hardy 3-23) d Nambrok 8-158cc (S Hettiarachchige 53, D Oldham 35); Rosedale-Kilmany 5-122 (G Kinnish 51*) d Maffra 8-120cc (B Harrington 51*, J Sekhon 30); Bundalaguah

7-242cc (S Schuback 77, H Wrigglesworth 50*) d Sale 162 (A Jago 44, K Arbuthnot 39, A Clissold 34, M Templeton 5-13).

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Boisdale-Briagolong 6-115 (S Wain 46) d Bundalaguah Bulls 111 (D Braithwaite 33, D Veale 30, A Smith 3-35); Bundalaguah Yaks 6-161cc (A Day 46*, J Scicluna 39, A Tilley 34) d Stradbroke 68 (T Pritchett 50*); Bundalaguah Buffaloes 3-135 (T Dimarco 50*, J Dimarco 35, L Scott 26) d Heyfield 7-134cc (B King 51*, S Pedley 49, L Rowley 3-27); Rosedale-Kilmany 196 (A Henry 54*, I Freshwater 50*, C Thompson 3-31) d Longford 48 (J Heywood 29, K Hahn 4-4, B Hill 4-14); Maffra 1-95 (J Pataki 46*, M Allman 29) d Wurruk 94 (S Breddels 44, T Austin 3-3); Stratford 200 (H Tatterson 50*, C Grant 36) d Nambrok 125 (G McMillan 53*); Collegians 164 (C Anderson 50*, N Anderson 46, L Clive 4-5, A Singh 3-28) d Sale 9-110 (P Padula 50*, D Bird 3-15, T Henderson 3-23).

Under 16s

Collegians 8-117cc (J Dimarco 34*, M Stobie 31, J Westland 3-23, O Pearson 2-20) d Heyfield 6-56cc (M Stobie 2-9, M Grattan 2-12); Bundalaguah 9-104cc (L Rowley 27*, R Phelan 2-8, H Sellings 2-15) d Maffra 7-97cc (B Harrington 34*); Rosedale-Kilmany 5-155cc (J Cope 32*, H Fox 29, J Carter 28) d Sale 63 (C MacLeod 4-15, D Ross 2-8); Longford 133 (A Bauer 50*, L Knight 25, B Aurisch 3-3, A Russell 2-30) d Stratford 67 (J Taylor 2-7); Boisdale-Briagolong bye.

Under 14s

Rosedale-Kilmany 92 (A Higgins 2-4, R Corbell 2-16) d Maffra 7-68cc (A Moss 2-6); Bundalaguah 98 (H Wrigglesworth 39*, R Shee 4-15) d Sale 9-83cc (H Rowley 3-0); Longford 9-127cc (J Love 28, B Cottrell 2-5, B Van Zelst 2-13, J Brickley 2-17) d Stratford 91 (H Tatterson 29*, M McMaster 2-13); Collegians bye.

Sale-Maffra Cricket Association FIRST STT GRADE - ROUND NINE

BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG defea ted MAFFRA Boisdale-Bria golong M Roberts .................. not out 134 T M ann ....................... b D G rii f f i t h s 33 S Noble ...................... c Z Kearns b H Nettleton 73 T Langshaw ............... c M Bennett b H Nettleton 2 T Leeds ...................... lbw H Nettleton 1 D Bolton..................... c M Bennett b H Nettleton 5 J Lash ......................... c M Bennett b H Nettleton 9 L Hurst........................ not out 11 Extras 8 CC (40 overs) 6/276 Bowling: M Bennett 6/0/0/50, N Magnuson 5/0/0/32, Z Ke ar ns 5 / 0 / 0 / 4 0 , D G ri ff it h s 8 /0/ 1 / 5 3 , L H o p k i n s 8/0/0/43, H Nettleton 8/0/5/57 Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. c T Langshaw b L Howard 16 D Bedggood .............. c K Randle b T Mann 14 L Hopkins .................. c L Hurst b L Howard 5 B Sly ........................... c K Randle b L Howard 7 Z Durrant ................... lbw N Sutton 6 C Bailey ..................... st T Langshaw b N Sutton 3 J Rodda ...................... not out 8 M Bennett ................. c D Bolton b N Sutton 0 N Magnuson ............. c T Langshaw b N Sutton 0 H Nettleton ............... b J Lash 4 D Griffiths .................. b N Sutton 6 Extras 2 Tot al (26.4 overs) 71 Bowling: T Mann 8/0/1/36, L Howard 8/2/3/15, N Sutton 5.4/2/5/8, J Lash 5/1/1/12 COLLEGIANS defeated STRATFORD Collegians J Allison ..................... c B Channing b J Tatterson 25 Z Hurley ..................... b J Tatterson 42 T Morrison ................. c&b A Tatterson 28 C Morrison ................ c S Anstee b A Tatterson 45 I Love .......................... b B Walker 13 S Anderson ............... c S Pendergast b A Tatterson 9 NE Hurley................... b B Walker 3 B Hurley ..................... c T Tatterson b A Tatterson 1 M Nicholls ................. c B Channing b B Walker 1 J McGuiness.............. b A Tatterson 0 J Malone .................... not out 0 Extras 10 Tot al (39.4 overs) 177 B o w l i n g : B Wa l k e r 7. 4 / 0 / 3 / 3 7, L D o w d 3 / 0 / 0 / 18 , J Ta tterson 8/0/2/21, A Tatterson 8/1/5/36, S An st ee 8/0/0/29, L Channing 3/0/0/15, S Pendergast 2/0/0/15 Stra tford B Walker .................... b M Nicholls 32 C Hassett ................... c&b T Morrison 4 J Tatterson ................. c J McGuiness b M Nicholls 22 T Tatterson ................ c J Malone b C Morrison 4 B Channing ............... c J Malone b M Nicholls 9 A Tatterson ................ lbw I Love 14 C Aurisch ................... lbw S Anderson 12 L Channing ................ not out 13 S Anstee .................... c J McGuiness b I Love 10 L Dowd ....................... b S Anderson 11 S Pendergast ............ c&b T Morrison 10 Extras 13 Tot al (35.1 overs) 154 Bowling: T Morrison 5.1/1/2/16, NE Hurley 3/0/0/29, M Nicholls 8/1/3/33, C Morrison 5/0/1/18, S Anderson 8/2/2/22, I Love 6/0/2/30 LONGFORD defeated by ROSEDALE-KILMANY Rosedale-Kilmany A Diamond ................ b A Tyson 36 J Carter ...................... b A Tyson 37 B Scott ....................... c W White b C Wrigglesworth 28 J Cope ........................ c M Johns b K Macgregor-Davies 18 R Diamond ................ b P Moylan 40 C Freshwater ............. b K Macgregor-Davies 8 D Rowley .................... not out 6 M Walters .................. not out 3 Extras 10 CC (40 overs) 6/186 B o w l i n g : K M a c g re g o r- D a v i e s 8 / 0 / 2 / 3 7, P M o y l a n 8/0/1/48, C Wrigglesworth 8/0/1/34, A Tyson 8/0/2/30, A Bauer 8/0/0/35 Longford A Tyson....................... c J Carter b B Scott 3 K Macgregor-Davies . c J Carter b D Rowley 17 W White ..................... b B Fleming 27 A Bauer ...................... b J Cope 45 M Johns...................... c R Diamond b B Fleming 0 C Wrigglesworth ....... b B Fleming 0 J Neesham................. st J Carter b B Fleming 2 S Smith ...................... st J Carter b B Fleming 1 B McMaster............... c J Carter b B Fleming 0 B Hornby .................... c M Walters b J Cope 0 P Moylan .................... not out 0 Extras 0 Tot al (29.2 overs) 95 B o w l i n g : B S c o t t 5 / 1 / 1 / 14 , D R o w l e y 5 / 1 / 1 / 15 , O Johnstone 6/0/0/35, B Fleming 8/2/6/17, CM Whiteoak 4/0/0/12, J Cope 1.2/1/2/2 SALE defeated BUNDALAGUAH Sale H Glover ..................... c ? b N Whitford 3 D Padula .................... c N Hibbins b N French 1 L Mowat ..................... st N Hibbins b J Wynd 58 A Nicholas ................. c NA Hibbins b S Spoljaric 3 R Blandford ............... not out 111 Extras 22 CC (40 overs) 4/198 Bowling: N Whitford 3.5/1/1/4, N French 5/1/1/9, S Bedggood 7.1/0/0/20, L Floyd 6/2/0/14, S Spoljaric 6/0/1/45, G Munasinghe 7/0/0/40, J Wynd 5/0/1/50 Bundala guah J Langshaw ................ lbw D Croft 15 G Munasinghe .......... c L Carman b A Nicholas 11 S Spoljaric ................ run out (B Jones) 54 S Bedggood .............. not out 51 J Wynd ........................ b D Croft 5 N Hibbins .................. c A Nicholas b D Marks 23 T O’Reilly ................... not out 5 Extras 9 CC (40 overs) 5/173 Bowling: A Nicholas 8/1/1/31, B Howes 8/0/0/22, L Carman 3/0/0/16, D Croft 9/0/2/35, B Jones 7/0/0/23, D Marks 5/0/1/40

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Shoot-out determines U18s GO Sevens champion

James McCausland

McCausland wins NGBD men’s singles WEST Sale’s James McCausland won the North Gippsland Bowls Division men’s state singles on Sunday at Heyfield. McCausland defeated Maffra’s Ron Orchard 25 shots to 20 in the final. Earlier in the semi-finals, McCausland defeated West Sale clubmate Wayne Morris, and Orchard defeated Stratford’s David Hobson.

Saturday pennant

NORTH Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant results: Section one: West Sale 13-65 d Yarram 1.46, Heyfield 12-60 d Maffra 2-54, Sale Blue 12-73 d Stratford 2-37, Sale White bye; ladder: Heyfield 89, West Sale 82, Maffra 53, Sale White 52, Sale Blue 41, Stratford 36, Yarram 25. Section two: Rosedale 14-68 d Sale Blue 0-51, Stratford 13-64 d Maffra 1-47, West Sale 14-68 d Sale White 0-42, Heyfield bye; ladder: Rosedale 76, Sale White 66, Sale Blue 64, West Sale 57, Stratford 48, Heyfield 40, Maffra 27. Section three: West Sale Green 7-47 d Heyfield Millers 2-44, Maffra Red 9-45 d Sale White 0-36, Yarram 9-55 d Sale Blue 0-25, Rosedale Bulls 7-46 d Maffra Black 2-35, Heyfield Loggers 9-43 d West Sale Gold 0-41, Rosedale Rams 8-39 d Stratford 1-27; ladder: West Sale Green 64.5, Heyfield Millers 58.5, Maffra Red 52.5, Heyfield Loggers 51.5, Yarram 49.5, Rosedale Bulls 48.5, Sale White 42.5, Sale Blue 39.5, Rosedale 32.5, Maffra Black 26.5, West Sale Gold 10.5, Stratford 9.5.

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Under 18s champion Good Morning Joel, (back row, from left) Isaak Jondahl, Solomon Nash, Damon Stephens, Callum Matthews, Dane Irvine, (front) Murray Casella, Brennen McGill, Emily Dyer, Hollie Ryan and Kasey Peverill.

Under 12s champion Phantoms, William Callanan, Mitchell Norwood, Will Glover, Jasmine Evans, Sammy Godde, Abdulaleem Hanafi and Sebastian Norwood. Photos: Contributed Under 15s results: Raptors 1 (C Coleman 5, B Bain 2, D Husudo, H Lancaster, F McDonald, L Wilson) d Romstar 0, best-on-ground: Leyla Babuc (Romstars), Milli Harbour (Romstars) and Amira Gunn (Raptors); Gladiators 4 (D Wilson 3, M Lummis) d Samurais 3 (R Kong 3), best-on-ground: Ronald Kong (Samurais), Mitch Lummis (Gladiators) and Dani Wilson (Gladiators); ladder: Raptors 16, Gladiators 13, Samurais 6, Romstars 0.

Under 18s players of the tournament: Damon Stephens (GM Joel), Zac Gunn (Mixed Nuts), Maximus Torres (Mixed Nuts), Lachlan Dare (Crumlee FC), Harry Lancaster (Mixed Nuts), Isaak Jondahl (GM Joel), Connor McAuliffe (Crumlee FC); top goal scorers: Isaak Jondahl (GM Joel), Harry Lancaster (Mixed Nuts), Josh West (Crumlee FC), Lachlan Dare (Crumlee FC), Brennen McGill (GM Joel), Murray Casella (GM Joel), Jade Duve (Leftovers).

Under 12s players of the tournament: Acacia Sutton (Mustangs), Abdulaleen Hanafi (Phantoms), Noah Chaffey (Panthers), Samuel Lummis (Predators), Alvin Sae-chew (Eagles), Riley Mizzi (Cockatoos), Riley Trenholm (Predators); top goal scorers: Mitchell Norwood (Phantoms), Oliver Slattery (Panthers), Alvin Sae-Chew (Eagles), Noah Chaffey (Panthers), Sam Godde (Phantoms), Riley Mizzi (Cockatoos), Harper Walker (Cockatoos).

Christo Bale wins distance title

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A PENALTY shoot-out was needed to determine the winner of the Sale United GO Sevens under 18s tournament on Tuesday night. Good Morning Joel was victorious despite trailing Crumlee FC 1-0 at half-time following a cracking shot by Josh West. Fitness was the key factor in the comeback, even with Crumlee FC displaying a clinical attacking style of football. Murray Casella was solid in defence for GM Joel, clearing away any shot the team from Bairnsdale had. During the second half, the tables began to turn as GM Joel began to stamp its authority on the match with its teamwork and attack taking over. Isaak Jondahl soon levelled the scores with a passing set play, which saw the goalkeeper dragged out of position for an easy goal. The game ended 1-1 with the same result standing after extra-time. A penalty shoot-out ensured the crowd was entertained through to the end with both goalkeepers making important saves. Lachlan Dare stepped up and scored first for Crumlee FC and with goalkeeper Connor McAuliffe saving the first two penalty kicks, it looked like Crumlee FC would be taking home the trophy. But the momentum changed and Good Morning Joel’s determination took over. Goalkeeper Damon Stephens saved the next two shots and Dane Irvine slotted his penalty in for the scores to be deadlocked again. Casella added the winning goal with a powerful shot which went straight through the goalkeeper’s hands into the net for Good Morning Joel to win 3-2 in the inaugural under 18s tournament. Best-on-ground were Stephens, McAuliffe and Jondahl. In play-off for third place, Mixed Nuts defeated Leftovers 4-2. For Mixed Nuts, Harry Lancaster scored a brace with one each from Zac Gunn and Laone Moatlhodi, while Hamish Wain and Luke Williams scored for Leftovers. Best-on-ground votes went to Gunn, Wain and Moatlhodi. At the presentation ceremony, the under 18s player of the tournament was awarded to GM Joel’s Damon Stephens, after receiving 12 votes from four best-on-ground performances. The Golden Boot trophy went to Stephens’ teammate Isaak Jondahl with 11 goals. In the under 12s, Mustangs’ Acacia Sutton received votes in every game to win the player of the tournament on 14 votes. The Golden Boot trophy went to Phantoms’ Mitchell Norwood, with 11 goals. The under 15 grand final will take place tonight between Raptors and Gladiators after both teams had wins last round. The third place play-off will be between Samurais and Romstars. Both games kick-off at 5.30pm, with the awards presentations after the final whistle.

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CHRISTO Bale won the Sale Distance Championship during Sunday night’s Sale greyhound racing meet. The favourite, trained at Balliang by Mark Delbridge, led the 650 metre race by five lengths on the back straight, and maintained that margin to the finish to collect the $10,285 winner’s cheque. In second place was I’m Easy Boys, trained by Ray Henness at Heathcote, with Shamrock Boy third for Greg Schofield at Craigieburn. Delbridge left Sale with two winners, with Javier Bale taking out the race 11 440m grade five by half a length. In another of the night’s big races, Run Like Jess won the 650m Go Distance Racing event. Run Like Jess claimed the $3585 winner’s purse

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ahead of Playlist, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, and Madalia Champ, trained by John Connor at Rosedale. In the 440m grade five final, Aston Rosa, trained by Kerry Houlahan at Lang Lang, led all the way, winning by four lengths from Stormcast, trained at Heyfield by Wendy Fasoli. Two of the heats for GRV Vic Bred 440m mixed grade six and seven series were won by locally-trained dogs. Dr Lynch, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, led the first heat all the way, breaking away at the turn before winning by three lengths from Lara’s Love, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale. Formidable claimed a third win from seven starts for Clark in taking out the second heat. Second-placed Little Kit, trained by Lynette Gough at Nyora, opened up a big lead, but

was reeled in by Formidable. Low Blow won the third heat for Graeme Jose at Catani. Bobby Bean Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, advanced to Friday night’s final after finishing second. The fastest heat time came in the fourth, with Masked Avenger, trained by Joe Borg at Maryborough, showing a clean set of paws to claim a third win from as many starts, nine lengths clear of final-bound Jenny Kay Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale. Shantelle Rose, trained by SharonLee Chignell, won race five, the 520m grade five. There was some drama in the race nine 440m free for all. Sweet Demi and Dr Knuckles, both trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, collided on the home turn, severely checking Dr Knuckles and Dr Headley, trained by Marcus

McMahon, causing both greyhounds to fall. Sweet Demi went on to win from Aston Frigate, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok. Post-race vet check didn’t find an injury on Dr Headley, but Dr Knuckles had muscle injury on a hind led and was stood down for 10 days. Race seven, a 520m free for all, was won by Last Hurrah, trained by Brett Nye at Little River, two lengths ahead of William Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell. Race 12, a 440m veterans event, was won by Full Tilt for Brad Sands at Pakenham. Splinter finished third for Corey Fulford at Maffra. The heats of the Summer Cup and Christmas Gift will be held during Friday night’s meeting at Sale, while the heats of the group one Sale Cup will be raced Sunday night.

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LOCAL keen bike rider Ron Erskine was elected as new president of the Sale and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclsts during its recent annual meeting. George Hudson will be secretary and treasurer. Erskine said the increase in members was an

CBL season to begin next month

Sale Croquet Club has long been a haven for a wide variety tyy of bird life. The local peacocks are frequent visitors to the club and perhaps regard g it as a second home. It took a while to conviince i this perplexed p bird that yellow croquet balls are not its itss eggs and it eventually gave up and moved on. Photo: Contributed

Sale Tennis Club to honour life members McHattie, Keith Best, Monica Best, Moyra Maher, Helen Gerrand, Shirley McFarlane, Gary Schuback, James Maher, Bruce Carter, Jan Saville, Ian Flint, Robin Lowe, Mike Riley, Chris Deschepper, Murray Fitzclarence, Karen Deschepper, Karen Pollett and Debbie Krusic. Each year, the extended Flint and Best families are welcomed back to celebrate their lifelong association with Sale Tennis Club. The women play for the Keith Best Memorial Trophy, the juniors play for the Monica Best Memorial Trophy and the men play for the Ian Flint Memorial Trophy. The day’s activities begin at noon with lunch, followed by three sets of tennis for the more enthusiastic and a relaxing drink for the less energetic. At the end of the tennis, there will be an afternoon tea, presentation of trophies and a raffle. The event is free.

THE fixture for the 2020-21 Country Basketball League season has been released. The season will begin January 9, with seven associations represented in the Gippsland Conference men’s competition, and five in the women’s. Maffra will play in both competitions, with Sale only taking part in the men’s. Maffra will host Sale in the opening round of the men’s competition.The Eagles women will have the bye in the first round before hosting Lakes Entrance and hosting Korumburra the following weekend. Teams will play six matches each before the semi-finals on February 27, with the grand final a week later. Because of the Victoria’s recent lockdown, the CBL season was pushed back from its traditional starting time in October to January to safely enable associations to return to basketball and maintain COVID-safe standards. Basketball Victoria and participating associations underwent a recommitment process earlier in the year, with associations given the opportunity to withdraw their initial entry because of

The CBL season will begin January 9. File photo COVID-19. Teams who registered their interest in the season were required to complete a form to outline their COVID-19 Safe Venue Plans to ensure total safety for patrons and athletes on game days. Gippsland Conference fixture: Men’s: Round one, January 9: Maffra v Sale, Lakes Entrance v Churchill; January 10: Moe v Korumburra, Warragul bye. Round two, January 16: Sale v Warragul, Lakes Entrance v Maffra; January 17: Churchill v Korumburra, Moe bye. Round three, January 23: Warragul v Moe, Maffra bye, Sale bye, Churchill bye, Korumburra bye, Lakes Entrance bye. Round four, January 30: Warragul v Churchill, Lakes Entrance v

Korumburra, Maffra v Moe; January 31: Churchill v Sale, Moe v Lakes Entrance. Round five, February 6: Korumburra v Sale, Maffra v Warragul; February 7: Korumburra v Maffra, Moe v Churchill, Lakes Entrance bye. Round six, February 13: Sale v Lakes Entrance, Korumburra v Warragul; February 14: Churchill v Maffra, Sale v Moe. Round seven, February 20: Warragul v Lakes Entrance, Maffra bye, Sale bye, Churchill bye, Korumburra bye, Moe bye. Semi-finals, February 27. Grand final, March 6. Women’s: Round one, January 10: Moe v Korumburra, Maffra bye, Lakes Entrance bye, Warragul bye. Round two, January 16: Lakes Entrance v Maffra; January 17: Maffra v Korumburra, Moe bye, Warragul bye. Round three, January 23: Warragul v Moe, Maffra bye, Korumburra bye, Lakes Entrance bye. Round four, January 30: Maffra v Moe, Lakes Entrance v Korumburra; January 31: Moe v Lakes Entrance, Warragul v Korumburra. Round five, February 6: Maffra v Warragul, Lakes Entrance v Moe; February 7: Korumburra v Maffra, Moe v Warragul. Round six, February 13: Korumburra v Warragul, Maffra v Lakes Entrance, Moe bye. Round seven, February 20: Warragul

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SALE Tennis Club will hold its 16th Life Members’ Day on Saturday. The event was postponed this year because of COVID-19 restrictions, but organisers are still anticipating a large crowd on the day. Life Members’ Day has grown to be one of the biggest days on the club’s annual calendar, celebrating members’ contributions to the club – especially life members, who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution. Everyone is welcome: current members, former members, children, family, friends, new members and anybody else. The club has awarded only 21 life memberships in its 70 year history — names synonymous with sport in Sale. These life members include “Nellie� Munn, Keith Prestney, Don Schuback, Lorraine

indication for a great year for cycling in Sale. Tuesday mountain bike rides and Thursday road rides will continue over the Christmas period, leaving the Port of Sale at 9.30am. Sunday rides will continue on January 24. For more information phone Ron on 0490 087 178 or George on 0429 949 322.

The Pink Panthers’ Nigel Shaw directs the play.

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FOLLOWING the six month lay-off because of COVID-19, the Sale and District Touch Association on December 3 began began a fiveweek reintroduction program, with 60 players taking to the field at Stephenson Park. The second round was played last Wednesday night, with the three remaining rounds planned for the January 6, 13 and 20. The 2021 season will begin February 3. All games are played on Wednesday nights at Stephenson Park. Phoenix-CAT's, Longford Trailer Hire and Mustangs have had strong representation the past two weeks, with new and experienced players joining the run. Porky's was well-represented with Steve Wright leading by example. Nagle College will not be fielding a team this season because of COVID restrictions imposed

by the Bairnsdale school's administration. Past students Oscar and Ren Crunden-Smith, together with Jack Neal and Kyle Grummisch, will have sufficient recruits to enter a past players' team. Mustangs, under the leadership of Corey Siebel, has recruited well, with several new players to the sport. Calum Parsons, Daniel Jager and Ashleigh Curran will play a part in the team's success. Longford Trailer Hire, led by captain Brodie Towers, has also recruited well, with Nico Malakai, Zoe Kapolos and Blayk Lucier star players of the team. Nigel Shaw's Pink Panthers are back in full flight, with Owen Maxwell and Riley Forde joining the team. It was encouraging to see 11-year-old Ryder Hinchcliffe showing his rugby skills together with father Michael and brother Kye.

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Racing returns to Greenwattle HORSE racing returns to Greenwattle Racecourse this Sunday, with spectators to be permitted on course. The annual Christmas raceday will the first meeting at Greenwattle since Sale Cup day.

During the break, annual track work was completed. With attendance capped at 500 people, patrons must register before the day through the Sale Turf Club. There are no bookings via the club’s website.

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