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WELLINGTON Shire Council will tonight consider a motion to advocate the connection of Stratford and Heyfield to the natural gas network. Councillor Carmel Ripper, whose Northern Ward takes in the two towns, has included a notice of motion in the meeting agenda. The motion will be for council to write to state Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes and Regional Development Victoria chief executive Beth Jones to seek support for the proposal. The previous Labor state government committed $70 million from the Regional Infrastructure Development Fund in 2005 to provide a subsidy for reticulated natural gas in towns in Victoria. Heyfield and Stratford were under consideration for this fund, but were not among the 34 towns successful, including Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Korumburra, Leongatha and Wonthaggi. In May 2011, council resolved to prepare a natural gas opportunities paper focusing on Heyfield, Longford, Stratford and Yarram, for submission to what is now Australian Gas Networks and the state and federal governments. “Because of the increasing amount of houses being built in Heyfield and Stratford, along with the issues arising in the timber industry, I would like residences of said towns to have a choice of energy for households,” Cr Ripper wrote to her notice of motion. “If gas is available, there is a possibility of industry shifting or starting up in the towns.” But long-time Stratford resident and businessman Ray Veal said “it will never happen”. Mr Veal said he had followed the gas debate as far back as 1979, when he was talking to a senior manager at Esso who told him the level of demand would not justify the high cost. “I was told way back then it would cost at least $900,000 to get it just to Apex Park, and then $3.5 million to reticulate it around Stratford for very little demand — and that was 40 years ago,” he said. “There has been a lot of housing development in Stratford in recent years, so I would love to be wrong, but I don’t think it will happen. If we had industry, no problem, but there’s no industry in Stratford and domestic use would only be such a small percentage.” Tonight’s council meeting will begin at 6pm, and will be livestreamed on council’s YouTube page. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, members of the public cannot attend the meeting, but can submit questions or comments to council by 1pm today via www.wellington.vic.gov.au/
Hopes rules will soon be relaxed more Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has hinted at imminent changes to dining restrictions, with the hope regional hospitality businesses may soon get some reprieve. Regional Victoria is enjoying slightly more relaxed directives under step two, which came into effect from midnight on Sunday as part of the state government’s ‘roadmap’ out of restrictions. The Premier challenged regional Victoria to maintain its low infections rates, hinting that a mid-week announcement may mean dining-in could resume as early as next week under step three. Regional Victoria recorded no new cases at the weekend, and on Saturday Chief Officer Brett Sutton said regional Victoria was “on track” to hit targets that would allow it to open up earlier, as long as mystery cases remained low. At the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, Wellington Shire had no active cases of COVID-19.
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Playgrounds and outdoor pools have reopened under the second step of the state government’s ‘roadmap’ out of COVID-19 restrictions. File photo The Premier said this would be enforced with what’s happening in regional Victoria as proof more robust road checks, as well as patrols on public positive,” he said, referring to adherence to social transport, which has until now been a weak link distancing. in the chain of movement restrictions. He said the strategy was working, and “every Mr Andrews praised regional Victorians for Melburnian should look with hope to regional helping to keep numbers low, after no new cases Victoria”. were recorded at the weekend. But, other than that, the most recent easing of In his Sunday press conference, he said numbers restrictions for regional Victoria brought little in regional Victoria were “lower and getting lower”. reason for excitement in Gippsland, with many “I hope the people in Melbourne are looking at businesses still unable to open fully, and social
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The Australian Hotels Association is urging the government to ease the restrictions on country hotels and pubs. With the website already generating 211,000 leads to businesses featured, the government will provide $8.5 million for more marketing and advertising, and expand the digital platform and its partnerships with third-party e-commerce providers. A $15.7 million export recovery package will be launched to address logistics and supply chain issues caused by the pandemic, and establish new export channels. Businesses will be connected to international markets through virtual trade missions as well as
assistance to adapt their export strategies to respond to the rapidly changing global market. “For our state to recover, we need our businesses to recover too,” Premier Andrews said. “As we take our first safe and steady steps towards COVID-normal, this support will help make sure we get through this together. “We’ll continue meeting with and listening to businesses, so we can do everything we can to support them and their workers.” TreasurerTim Pallas said as the number of COVID cases was being driven down, the government was providing billions of dollars in support to make sure businesses made it through to COVID-normal. Industry Support and Recovery Minister Martin Pakula said the government was helping business endure during these difficult times and to rebuild. “This package comes on the back of extensive consultation with businesses in every sector,”he said. The Australian Hotels Association state president David Canny welcomed the grants for hotels and pubs, and waiving next year’s liquor licence fees. “We have been closed since March,so this is a most welcomed assistance package,” he said. “ The government is recognising our plight, but we call on them to rethink their roadmap to recovery.” Mr Canny urged the government to ease the restrictions on country hotels and pubs, many of which were more than 100 kilometres from an active COVID-19 case.
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A MASSIVE new support package will result in $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to helpVictorian businesses along the roadmap to ‘COVID normal’. Premier Daniel Andrews announced the multibillion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs — taking the government’s total business support to more than $6 billion. More than $1.1 billion in cash grants will support the small and medium-sized businesses most affected by coronavirus restrictions, including $822 million as part of the third round of the Business Support Fund. About 75,000 eligible businesses with payrolls up to $10 million will receive grants of $10,000,$15,000 or $20,000 — depending on their size. More than 108,000 businesses have already shared in $1.47 billion from the first two rounds of Business Support Fund grants. To support bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels and reception centres,the government will establish a $251 million dedicated LicencedVenue Fund,with grants of between $10,000 and $30,000 for licenced venues of all shapes and sizes. The government is also providing additional relief by waiving liquor licence fees for 2021. It will give businesses in alpine resorts grants of up to $20,000 to help cover their resort fees, saving them a combined $4.3 million. The government will partner with local business groups and chambers of commerce, with grants of up to $20,000 so they can help their members adapt and find their feet in a COVID-normal world. To date, almost 20,000 Victorian businesses have received payroll tax refunds in the past financial year worth more than $540 million — and thousands more received a full waiver. To provide $1.7 billion in cashflow boost for businesses, the government will now defer payroll tax for businesses with payrolls up to $10 million for the full 2020-21 financial year. Building on that support, the government will also provide $137 million in waivers and deferrals of charges including liquor licence fees, the congestion levy and increases to the landfill levy. The 50 per cent stamp duty discount for commercial and industrial property across all of regional Victoria will be brought forward to January 1 and the Vacant Residential Land Tax will be waived for properties which are vacant in 2020. The government says it will allocate $44 million to equip businesses with support to thrive under a COVID-normal. It includes $20 million for small businesses to access off-the-shelf digital programs such as Shopify or Squareonline, training and workshops designed to help businesses adapt to online operations. The government has already rolled out Click for Vic, a website and campaign aimed at encouraging Victorians to support food and wine producers, homewares business and galleries.
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REGIONAL Victoria yesterday entered the second step of the state government’s ‘roadmap’ plan out of COVID-19 restrictions, with hopes the third step may happen sometime this week. Stage three restrictions across regional Victoria ended at midnight Sunday, with up to five people now able to gather together in outdoor public places from a maximum of two households. Social bubbles begin, allowing those living alone or single parents to have one other person in their home. Outdoor pools and playgrounds have reopened, while religious services can be conducted outside with a maximum of five people, plus a faith leader. In some good news for parents, childcare is open to all children, and all children will return to onsite learning, with safety measures implemented. The state government said it would continue to closely monitor the 14-day rolling average, which yesterday sat at 3.9 for regional communities. If this effort continues, a state government release hinted regional Victorians could move to the third step “in a matter of days”. The third step will be implemented after the 14-day average for new cases dips below five new cases per day, and there are no cases of unknown source over two weeks. As of yesterday, there were only three cases of unknown origin. As of Sunday, there were 10 active cases in Gippsland, with eight for Latrobe City, and one each for East Gippsland and Baw Baw shires. Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a “ring of steel” would be implemented around regional Victoria in recognition of the lower numbers of coronavirus cases being detected in regional areas and to help stop the movement of people from Melbourne.
interactions severely restricted. In bad news for restaurants and cafés, dining in is still banned and only takeaway and delivery are allowed. And while retail stores and hairdressers are open, sadly for beauty salons they will have to remain closed until the third step is implemented. In the third step, up to 10 people will be allowed to gather outdoors, while up to five visitors from another home will be permitted. Hospitality venues will be allowed to seat patrons outdoors in groups of 10, private real estate inspections will be allowed by appointment only, in person auctions must be outdoors and subject to gathering limits, while there can be travel across regional Victoria. There are still only four reasons to leave home — for work if you can’t work from home, care or caregiving, to buy essentials, and for exercise. Metropolitan Melbourne yesterday moved from stage four restrictions to the first step of the roadmap for reopening, with modest changes including more social interaction and more time outside. In Melbourne, exercise has been extended to two hours split over a maximum of two sessions, with people able to use that time outside for social interaction with one other person or the members of their household. However in regional Victoria, time for exercise is unrestricted. Melbourne’s playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment have reopened, libraries are open for contactless click and collect and the curfew now ends at 9pm, as the city moves into warmer months. The government has also renewed the state of emergency and state of disaster declarations for another four weeks, ending at midnight on October 11. Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville said the state of disaster would not be in place a moment longer than it needed to be. “We are at a critical point right now,” she said. “And we have to do everything we can to hold onto the gains we’ve made, which means giving Victoria Police everything they need to enforce the Chief Health Officer’s directions as we keep driving down cases.”
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Local govt candidacy open for six days PEOPLE from all backgrounds are being encouraged to stand as candidates when nominations for local government elections open this week. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said serving on council was an opportunity for people to represent their community, play a role in Victoria’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and deliver changes that could make a real difference to people’s lives. Candidate nominations will be open for six days — from this Thursday until noon next Tuesday, September 22. The elections on Saturday, October 24, will be held by postal vote and are expected to be Victoria’s biggest ever, with more than 4.5 million voters enrolled and 2000-plus candidates expected to contest. Safe Campaigning Guidelines, available at the Local Government Victoria website, contain directions for regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. The state government’s ‘It’s Our Time’ campaign is encouraging prospective female candidates to stand for election by offering support and advice on running a successful campaign, connecting with mentors and having an impact on council. The government has also supported the Victorian Local Governance Association’s ‘Your Community, Country and Council’ program which has delivered a series of online forums and podcasts to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to stand for council. “Local governments across Victoria make decisions that help to shape our future — we need a diverse range of voices on our councils, and I encourage all Victorians to consider putting their hand up,” Mr Leane said. All candidates for the 2020 elections must complete the Local Government Candidate Training Course before they nominate. The easy-to-follow online course will close at noon next Tuesday, September 22. More than 2100 potential candidates have already completed the course. The Local Government Candidate Training Course and Safe Campaigning Guidelines are available at localgovernment.vic.gov.au/
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Sale’s mental health hub
A MENTAL health hub has been established in Sale’s Inglis Medical Centre. Announced on Sunday by federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, HeadtoHelp Hubs will be established in 15 locations across the state — nine in greater Melbourne and six in regional Victoria, including two in Gippsland (the other being established in Warragul’s Central Clinic). The hubs are in response to the pandemic, and are being led by the six Victorian Primary Health Networks. The Commonwealth Department of Health will allocate $26.9 million to the hubs. Mr Hunt welcomed the opening of the hubs, the development of which followed concerns over rising incidents of self-harm, and a spike in the use of services like Beyond Blue, Lifeline and Kids Helpline by Victorians. A ‘hub and satellite’ model will be established locally, ensuring HeadtoHelp services reach beyond the region’s two hubs. Gippsland Primary Health Network has begun to identify local satellite locations. Services became operational yesterday with a foundation workforce, and will be rapidly scaled up to full capacity. In recognition of the challenges of rural and regional workforces face, the hub’s model ensures best use of current, existing multidisciplinary workforce teams, while also attracting a new workforce into Gippsland. The services are designed to complement and raise awareness of existing services in each location. The HeadtoHelp initiative includes a statewide 1800 phone line using best practice initial assessment, intake and referral to ensure services offered match the needs of the individuals. The intake process will provide a ‘no wrong door’ approach. The hubs will work closely with existing providers such as GPs and hospitals, referring people to more intensive mental health care or social supports if needed. Once fully established, the hubs and satellites will work in an integrated way to offer multidisciplinary teams of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, social workers, alcohol and drug workers, and peer support workers to provide extra support during the pandemic. Gippsland Primary Health Network chief executive Amanda Proposch said it had been an
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extraordinary effort to have all 15 hubs opening across Victoria. “We know there are people suffering or acknowledging mental health issues for the first time,” she said. “A new at-risk group has developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and they will need help finding the right support in a mental health system that is hard to navigate. “That is why this new initiative is so important. “Early intervention is a key element to mental health and it’s even more important during COVID-19. “If people don’t get that help sooner rather than later, issues will be compounded.” Gippsland MHR Darren Chester welcomed the extra federal government assistance to help Gippslanders through a difficult period. “Good mental health is as important as good physical health,” Mr Chester said. “There’s no shame in acknowledging you need support. Life can be hard, and this year has given Gippslanders more than our fair share of challenges. Please check in with your loved ones and keep an eye on your mates. “If you think you or they might need to speak to
a professional, help is available.” Dr Yousuf Ahmad from Inglis Medical Centre and Central Clinic practice manager Mario Gupta welcomed the opportunity to establish the initial two Gippsland hubs. “This initiative will meet an increasing demand on mental health services in our region, caused by the impact of COVID-19,” they said. Ms Proposch said Gippslanders would have the opportunity to inform, contribute and collaborate as the hubs and satellites were scaled up to full capacity. “Gippsland PHN has commenced engagement with general practices, primary care providers, existing community and mental health providers, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and most importantly with people with a lived-living experience of mental health,” she said. “This is another step towards transforming a complex mental health system in Gippsland, and it is a privilege to do this important work together.” Anyone in Gippsland who may be struggling with the effects of COVID-19 on their lives can phone 1800 595 212 or visit www.headtohelp.org.au to find the right support.
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UNITING is encouraging people struggling with the basics such as putting food on the table to give the organisation a call. Uniting Gippsland executive officer Di Fisher said the organisation could help with providing food and other necessities. “We are able to provide grocery items and other essentials to those who — for whatever reason — are having difficulty accessing the food and supplies that they need,” she said. “We can also provide links to other services. “It is a really uncertain time for many individuals and families at the moment. We know there are many people out there who have not had to ask for help and might be unsure how or who to ask. “We want those people — and anyone who needs help — to know they can contact us for confidential support.” Uniting provides community services to residents right across Gippsland, including emergency relief from offices in Sale, Bairnsdale and Leongatha. “We also work with our partners to ensure as
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Sale couple fined over 185km trip for veggies for their baby
Police are looking for dash camera vision and information regarding a milk tanker, which crashed into traffic lights and a car parked at a Traralgon service station last week.
Dashcam footage wanted for Traralgon tanker crash A MOTORIST who had just filled up a car with petrol was lucky to escape injury after a milk tanker crashed into a service station in Traralgon early Friday morning. Police have been told the truck was travelling on Princes St when the driver appears to have lost control coming out of a bend just after midnight. The truck travelled over a centre median strip, collected traffic lights and continued on into the Shell service station. It then struck a car at the
petrol bowsers before coming to a stop just outside the shopfront. Luckily no one was seriously injured, with the motorist who had just filled up the car in the shop at the time. The driver of the truck, who is believed to be aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The main road through Traralgon was closed for some time, with west-bound traffic on Princess St
completely blocked. East-bound traffic on Princes St was down to one lane. Heavy haulage operators were on site during the night to help clear the scene. Anyone with information or dash camera vision of the truck, which was believed to have travelled from Churchill, has been asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or visit
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A SALE couple has been fined for breaching Chief Health Officer directions after a frivolous roadtrip on Saturday. Despite restrictions preventing unnecessary travel, the couple drove 185 kilometres to Dandenong, giving police the excuse they needed to buy “specific vegetables that their baby liked�. The couple joined 200 other people fined on Saturday for breaching the Chief Health Officer directions, including a family from Gembrook (in metropolitan Melbourne) who told police they were travelling to West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul, to sign paperwork. Police noticed the vehicle’s boot was packed full of items, offered to phone the hospital to confirm their reason for travelling — reminding the family they would be fined if their reason for travelling couldn’t be verified. The driver did a U-turn and headed home. In Geelong, a man was fined after being caught hosting five friends for drinks at his home. When police arrived, all males jumped the back fence. Other breaches included 16 fines for failing to wear face coverings when leaving home for one of the four approved reasons, nine at vehicle checkpoints and 48 for curfew breaches. People can only leave their homes for four reasons: to get essential supplies, to work or study (if not possible from home), to receive or give care or to exercise.
VicForests launches appeal
VICFORESTS has lodged an appeal in the Full Federal Court following the finalising of its orders relating to the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum case. In May, the Federal Court criticised the way state logging agency VicForests manages the habitat of two rare possums. Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum, represented by Environmental Justice Australia, successfully argued that logging by VicForests in 66 areas of habitat critical to the vulnerable greater glider and critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum contravened federal law. The court found VicForests had not and was unlikely in the future to comply with both state and federal laws designed to protect threatened species. VicForests is now appealing that decision. In a statement released by VicForests, the state-owned business said the orders made by the court clarified the decision related to a small number of forest areas that were the subject of the proceedings. It was based on areas harvested between 2014 and early 2019. VicForests says it has now moved to a fundamentally different approach to harvesting, that provides even greater protection for threatened species. This is in addition to the government setting aside extensive areas for biodiversity protection at the end of 2019, including 96,000 hectares set aside last November, as part of its Victorian Forestry plan. In the statement,VicForests said all of its timber harvesting and regeneration operations had and would continue to be conducted in accordance with Victoria’s strict environmental regulations and the state’s Forest Management Zoning scheme. Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam welcomed the announcement that VicForests had lodged an appeal. “These issues are creating uncertainty across the
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VicForests is appealing a Federal Court ruling that the state owned business logged and would likely continue to log in habitat critical to the greater glider and Leadbeater’s possum, contravening federal law. File photo forestry industry, and the Morrison Government welcomes VicForests’ appeal against the recent judgment,� Senator Duniam said. “The forestry industry is being attacked in the coupes and now the courtrooms, and it is critical that they are defended in these places too. “The right to appeal is a feature of our justice system and it’s important that this next step in the process is allowed to run its course. “We stand with the forestry industry and we stand by our Regional Forest Agreements, which provide a high level framework for delivering environmental, economic and social benefits from our native forests. Senator Duniam said the timber industry deserved certainty, and the federal government remained committed to ensuring it — “we stand with the Victorian timber industry and the thousands of Victorians it employs�. “We will take any necessary actions that may be appropriate to provide long term certainty into the future.�
VFF wants regions and meat processing industry reopened
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is calling for the Victorian government to change the industry restart ‘roadmap’ for the meat processing industry and allow regional Victoria to open up where safe to do so. VFF president David Jochinke said that while changes, including a return to school for regional students, would be well received by the farming community, the organisation held concerns about the government’s hard-nosed approach to the meat processing sector. “Our message on abattoirs hasn’t changed and we are in lockstep with the meat processing sector on this — we need to return to at least 80 per cent processing capacity as soon as possible,� Mr Jochinke said. “The current proposal for all metropolitan and regional meat processing facilities to remain highly restricted until at least November 23 is simply not workable. “If we don’t get to 80 per cent soon there will be lambs that cannot get processed, limited capacity to process grass fed beef and continued uncertainty
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in the pork and poultry industries that are already operating on a knife edge.� “The risk to animal welfare is just unpalatable. “Add to that the potential impact on markets and the current proposal will be disastrous for industry and the food supply chain.� The VFF is pleased the Victorian government continues to recognise regional Victoria is ahead of metropolitan Melbourne in the fight against COVID-19,and would like to see regional differences recognised in the pathway out of restrictions for regional Victoria. “Where there are no COVID-19 cases in regional Victoria we think a commonsense, risk-based approach to the relaxation of restrictions is appropriate,� Mr Jochinke said. “Regional Victorians who can safely return to COVID-normal should be able to do so as soon as possible. “The farming community is committed to doing its bit to stop the spread by adhering to the industry restart roadmap for agriculture.�
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Say thank you to essential workers via the Port of Sale big screen WELLINGTON Shire Council is giving its residents a chance to say a big thank you to the essential workers who are keeping them healthy, clean, fed and united as a community during the COVID-19 crisis. The Port of Sale’s outdoor screen is set to be turned into a billboard where residents can display short personal messages of thanks to essential workers. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said every worker who was on the frontline in the midst of this pandemic deserved a message of thanks and support.
“We all know someone — a retail worker, teacher, cleaner, aged-care worker or health professional — who is a COVID-19 hero,” Cr Hall said. To spread the love by posting a short message to the shire’s essential workers, head to www.facebook.com/wellingtonshirecouncil, scroll down to the post about messaging essential workers and leave a message in the comments section, or visit www.wellington.vic.gov. au/thankyou
Council will post as many messages as possible on the big screen at the Port of Sale.
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“And there’s massive potential for growth in underdone areas like clean energy and advanced manufacturing.” But the former infrastructure minister said regions could not grow without “the right type of infrastructure”, including roads, good fibre-to-thepremises broadband, and better rail links between capital cities and regional centres. He said the regions were populated “by talented, ambitious Australians who work hard and work smart” whose contribution to the economy and national life was “extraordinary”. About two thirds of Australia’s export earnings come from regional industries including resources, agriculture, tourism, education and manufacturing. “But too often regional communities have seen good jobs, wealth and opportunity flow back into the capital cities,” Mr Albanese said. His regional policy statement dismissed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government as “falling short of what Australia needs”. “And the National Party, once the proud party of the farmer, is now nothing more than a shallow enabler for Morrison’s govern-by-marketing method,” he said. “No-one talks up regional Australia like the Nats. “But no-one lets down regional Australia like them, either. “He’s all talk and no walk,” the Labor leader said of the Prime Minister. His speech also touched on improving aged care in regional, rural and remote areas, developing better resources and energy policies, and an “industrial revolution” of investment in manufacturing in regional Australia. “The same people who virtually dared car manufacturers to close their Australian operations have presided over a 14 per cent reduction in regional manufacturing jobs,” he said. “We can do much better.”
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FEDERAL Labor leader Anthony Albanese made a strong pitch to regional Australians in his vision speech last week, saying that capitalising on the strengths of regional communities was the key to reversing the “Morrison recession”. Mr Albanese said creating good jobs in regional towns and cities by boosting infrastructure, education and manufacturing would help Australia recover from its economic slump. Talking up decentralisation, Mr Albanese said Australia needed a government with a properly thought-out economic development agenda for the regions — “turbo-charging” regional growth has to be at the heart of that agenda. Touching on the coronavirus “disaster”, Mr Albanese said Australia had learned some valuable lessons on reducing business overheads, the benefits of relocating to the region, and remote work. “And for many, there’s the attraction of shorter commuting times, lower property prices and a less frenetic lifestyle,” he said. “Coronavirus has accelerated the change of an old mindset, breaking the bonds that tied so many of us to our capital cities.” Mr Albanese said “a snapshot” of how a Labor government would harness the untapped potential of regional Australia included investing in regions to pave a real path for jobs growth, economic activity and diversification. “It’s about investing in infrastructure,” he said. “It’s about investing in our nation’s greatest asset — our people, through proper support for regional universities, TAFE colleges, schools and early childhood education.” As regional Australians faced their biggest tests recovering from the bushfire season and battling the coronavirus pandemic, Mr Albanese said there was potential for growth. “There’s potential for growth in our existing industries,” he said.
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LOCAL beauty and nail salon operators could hardly dare to breathe when Premier Daniel Andrews unveiled a U-turn in his coronavirus restrictions ‘roadmap’ plan on Saturday. Beauty services, which fall under retail, will be able to open under the state government’s third step — as long as face coverings can be worn for the duration of service, similar to hairdressing. While regional Victoria moved to the second step as of yesterday, Mr Andrews has hinted we may move to step three in “a matter of days”, with a 14-day rolling case number average of 4.1 on Sunday. Under the original plan, beauty salon business would not have been able to resume operations until the last step – which was scheduled for November 23, subject to public health advice, and dependent on zero new cases statewide for 14 days. That directive angered salon operators, who criticised the inequity in the restrictions that allowed hairdressers in regional Victoria to open on August 5, despite beauty salons being under the same award, and being explicitly trained in infection control. Nicole Panayiotou from Blush Professional Beauty Touch in Sale said she was shattered when tough stage three restrictions were brought in on August 5, but she had accepted it and made changes to the salon and services in readiness to open in September and comply with COVID health guidelines. Then, last week’s surprise announcement of a three-step roadmap and further restrictions added disappointment and shock to what had been a “rollercoaster” of a year. She was hoping Saturday’s press conference would bring some good news, but instead it has added to the uncertainty. Even when salons can open again, services where a mask cannot be worn, such as facials, will be banned. “Skins services are our biggest business, so that will cost us dearly,” she said. Just one week from giving birth, Mrs Panayiotou says she has “no expectations” about restrictions lifting sooner, and feels the people making decisions have little idea of the industry. “For the Health Minister to say it was decided that people were more attached to their hairdresser than their beauty salon is infuriating,” she said. “I was so angry at that — it just shows they have no idea what we do, and as an industry we are not being heard.” Mrs Panayiotou said she was forced to put 600 customers on a waiting list after the last opening date didn’t eventuate. “Something is better than nothing, but we’re still in limbo, there is still a lot of confusion,” she said. Maffra’s Polish’d Nail Salon owner Jane Erikson said while some people might think beauty salons were not essential, the uncertainty and isolation of the pandemic made beauty therapy even more relevant, as it provided an outlet away from the home and made them feel good. “I’m forever being stopped in the supermarket by people telling me how much they miss coming to the salon, and how desperate to come back,” she said. “They can have that one-on-one communication, and we know how important that is to their wellbeing — it’s their time out. “We hear their personal stories, but we are far enough removed, not like family, for them to feel they can express things”. Ms Erikson is hoping the Premier sees common
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Local sewage is tested for traces of COVID-19
GIPPSLAND Water is taking part in a groundbreaking national project using wastewater sampling to detect and help slow the spread of coronavirus. Wastewater can hold clues to the presence of coronavirus in communities where there are no known cases. People who have had coronavirus may shed the virus or virus fragments on used tissues, off their hands and skin when washing, and in stools. The virus breaks down and viral fragments enter wastewater through bowls, sinks and drains, and travels through the sewerage network. While viral fragments may indicate that people within a community have or have recently had coronavirus, it can take several weeks for people to shed the virus, which is well beyond their infectious period. Sewage monitoring may become more valuable as an early detection tool as the number of new infections detected through routine testing reduces. Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the organisation was pleased to be playing an important role in helping to keep Victorian communities safe. “While the project is in its early stages, testing wastewater may provide an early warning as to where the virus might be present in the
community,” Ms Cumming said. “Ultimately, this may help inform policy makers and health authorities to slow the spread. “We’re taking weekly samples at our Moe and Warragul wastewater treatment plants, and at the Gippsland Water Factory. “Samples are then sent to the laboratory to be analysed for the virus, and that data is used to inform the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services in its efforts to control the virus.” Coordinated by Water Research Australia, the ColoSSoS project (Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2) collects up to 300 samples a week from across 25 sites across Victoria’s metropolitan and regional sewerage network. Testing of sewage samples collected in Apollo Bay this month has shown viral fragments of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus. The virus was detected in wastewater last Friday, from a sample collected from the influent (entry pipe) to the sewage treatment plant on Tuesday, last week. The Department of Health and Human Services stepped up testing in the area, with the help of local health services. The Health Department will continue to review sewage test results as well as the epidemiology of coronavirus across Victoria to guide sewage testing locations and the frequency of sampling.
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There has been a 40 per cent rise in junior doctors ticking the Rural Generalist box when applying for the RACGP’s 2021 Australian General Practice Training. later in their training. Dr Clements, a rural GP and practice owner, said the change helped make the Rural Generalist option more attractive. “This change recognises the reality that during four years of training life circumstances change. “Relationships happen, marriages, children — people might need to move to another area,” he said. “At the same time, a GP training in a rural area who didn’t pick the Rural Generalist option might want to opt in, recognising the need for advanced medical skills in their community, and how their patients would benefit. “One of the reasons the RACGP advocated strongly for this change was to help get more GPs with advanced skills out in rural and remote communities where they are needed.” Research shows GPs who choose to train in rural or remote communities are more inclined to want to remain practising in a rural community. Applications for the final intake of RACGP’s 2021 AGPT training, with the option of the Rural Generalist pathway, close on September 21. To find out more, visit racgp.org.au/agpt
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AN increased number of junior doctors have applied for the Rural Australian College of General Practitioners ‘rural generalist’ training to become specialists in rural and remote general practice. It comes after the RACGP, which represents more than 9500 GPs living and working in rural and remote communities, introduced more flexible training in March to attract junior doctors to the Rural Generalist pathway. To date, there has been a 40 per cent rise in junior doctors ticking the Rural Generalist box when applying for the RACGP’s 2021 Australian General Practice Training, compared to applications for 2020 training. With places filling fast, RACGP chairman Dr Michael Clements urged those still considering rural generalist training to “go for it”. “Rural Generalist training was introduced in 2018 — it is specialist training for rural general practice, equipping GPs with a broader scope of skills to enable them to meet the unique demands of working in smaller communities,” he said. “People living in rural and remote areas tend to rely on their GPs for the majority of their health and wellbeing needs, with the nearest specialist or hospital often a long way away. “This means there is great reward and variety for GPs working in these communities, but they do need a broader range of skills. “You need to be ready for anything and everything. “You could be supporting a patient with mental health concerns in the morning, and managing a medical emergency in the afternoon. “This is where rural generalist training comes in. “It provides advanced skills in a range of areas such as obstetrics and gynaecology, anaesthetics and emergency medicine, as well as mental health, palliative care and adult internal medicine. “Those undertaking this training do so in rural and remote locations, so they get a real taste of what it’s like to work as a rural GP and live in a community, and all the benefits professional and personal.” In March, the RACGP worked closely with the Department of Health to secure a change to the AGPT rural generalist policy, giving registrars more flexibility to choose the right training pathway. GPs are no longer locked into the choice they made at the beginning of their training — they can opt out of, or into the rural generalist path
expectations of service delivery, and of the broader role the organisation played in the community. “We play an essential role as a water and wastewater provider, but we’re also an employer of more than 250 people; a manager of environmental assets, farms and a compost facility; and a provider of sponsorship to support local community groups,” she said. “This survey lets us know if we’re hitting the mark, and gives us ideas on how we can improve for the future.” The phone survey will begin tomorrow and continue for six weeks. Australian-based contractors Insync and TKW will phone a random sample of 400 residential customers from each participating water corporation’s service area. Ms Cumming said TKW Research staff would clearly identify themselves and would not be selling any product or service.
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Dozens of people nabbed illegally taking firewood
The spring planned burning program has begun in Victoria.
Planned burning is underway FOREST Fire Management Victoria has begun the spring planned burning program in Gippsland. This summer’s devastating bushfires had a significant effect across east Gippsland and FFMVic says it is important it continues to work to protect communities and the environment across the region. Deputy chief fire officer Beth Roberts said planned burning was a vital part of the work FFMVic and partner agency CFA did to reduce the size, intensity and impact of bushfires on communities and the environment. “Without planned burning and other fuel management work like clearing, mowing and slashing, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control, so we’re taking every opportunity to burn while conditions allow, and it’s safe to do so,� Dr Roberts said. “The periods of cooler weather in spring and autumn are the most suitable and safest for us to carry out our planned burning operations — they can only go ahead when the weather conditions are just right.� Dr Roberts said the spring program was generally smaller than in autumn, as the weather could be more variable. She said the focus during spring was on smaller, strategic community protection burns. “When conditions are suitable for burning, communities may see and smell smoke, and some
roads and forest areas may have to be closed for public safety while burns are being undertaken,� Dr Roberts said. “We understand that smoke from planned burns can cause health concerns, so we’re monitoring smoke levels across the state. “We aim to reduce the impact of smoke on communities from planned burning and continue to invest in new technologies and systems to help us better understand the dispersion of smoke,� Dr Roberts said. Detailed information about current air quality in particular areas can be found through Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s AirWatch, an air quality map with data from EPA’s air monitoring stations around Victoria. Dr Roberts said crews were adhering to physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure operations were carried out safely. “If advice from the Chief Health Officer changes, we will make any adjustments necessary in consultation with Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, Environment Protection Authority Victoria, Country Fire Authority and Emergency Management Victoria,� she added. To find out when and where planned burns are happening, visit www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or phone 1800 226 226. Landholders should register their burn-offs, page 10.
MORE than 60 people have been caught illegally removing firewood in Victoria’s forests, parks and reserves since the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria launched Operation Hollows in May. Under ‘Operation Hollows’, enforcement officers are targeting the illegal removal of firewood, which can lead to the loss of iconic species, like the Barking Owl, which relies on hollow logs and dead trees to survive. The Department of Environment, Land,Water and Planning says the operation aims to protect the environment and firewood supplies for residents through what will be a difficult and challenging year. Anyone caught illegally removing firewood can face a fine of up to $8261, and vehicles and
equipment may also be seized. To report the suspected illegal collection or selling of firewood, phone DELWP on 136 186. Firewood collection rules are at ffm.vic.gov.au
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MORE help is available to farming communities in Gippsland to help them weather future droughts. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the federal government was offering $11.2 million through two competitive grant programs to build and maintain drought resilience. Mr Chester said the grants programs, supported by the Future Drought Fund, would help producers, their families and farming communities in Gippsland. “Many parts of region have experienced welcome high rainfalls, but there are areas where dams are yet to fill and farmers still need more rain,� Mr Chester said. “I want these Gippslanders to know that work is still underway to support and help them. “Community networks and leaders play a role in supporting communities to prepare for and pull through tough times.�
The Networks to Build Drought Resilience program focuses on strengthening community networks and facilities that can provide help during a drought, while the Drought Resilience Leaders program will support young and emerging leaders from across a range of sectors to develop, share and apply their skills and knowledge within their community. Mr Chester said the programs would be managed by external providers with expertise to deliver the program activities tailored to regional needs. “Taking these steps now to improve our resources and knowledge throughout the region will help to tackle future droughts,� Mr Chester said. Applications for both grant programs close September 25. The successful producers are expected to be announced later this year. For details visit grants.gov.au
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Register before burning off The Country Fire Authority is urging people to register their burn-offs, as they clean up their properties ahead of the fire danger period.
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FOUND a hound or caught a cat and want to reunite it with its owner? Wellington Shire Council says using Facebook ‘lost and found’ pages and other social media sites to help animals get back home can be risky. When people lose pets, the first place most call is council’s pound. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said council had access to a range of microchip databases and could perform a wide search to locate owners of lost animals. “Council also has access to information about whether a dog is dangerous, has a control order or has other behavioural problems,” he said. “People who run websites and Facebook pages can’t know about these issues.” Using social media ‘lost and found’ sites also risks handing over a prized pooch or puss to the wrong person, or sending an animal home that might pose a risk to other animals or people. Council and Animal Aid in Sale work together
to reunite animals with their owners. A ranger will often directly return a registered animal to its home. Animals will be taken to the pound if there is a history of the animal wandering or the owner is uncontactable. In a recent 12-month period, some 723 animals were impounded. Of those, 497 were returned to their owners, 182 were re-homed and some animals are still waiting to find a new owner. There are no time limits on how long animals can stay at the Animal Aid-run pound. Only 1775 of the shire’s estimated 8000 cats are registered, which makes identifying cats and reuniting them with owners difficult. Victorian law mandates chipping and registering all cats and dogs over three months old. To report a lost or found pet phone Wellington Shire Council on 1300 366 244. For more information visit wellington.vic.gov.au/ pages/lost-and-impounded-animals
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Keep burn-offs safe and legal by: • Checking fire restrictions with the local council and registering burns via 1800 668 511; • Checking and monitoring weather conditions, particularly wind; • Notifying neighbours beforehand, to avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services; • Leaving a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn; • Having sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading; • Never leaving a burn-off unattended; • Staying for its entire duration; and • Phoning ‘000’ immediately if a burn-off gets out of control. For more information about preparing a property, visit cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
“It is important that as well as registering your burn-offs, you notify your neighbours that they may see smoke as false alarms take CFA firefighters away from real emergencies which can be very frustrating for our crews.” Landowners can register their burn-offs with ESTA by phoning 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au
Mr Cook said that when registering a burn-off by phone or email, people would be asked for basic information such as location, date, start and finish times, and what they intend to burn. “When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and always have resources on hand to extinguish the fire,” he advised. “Check the weather, winds must be light and temperatures low. “Make sure you have sufficient water on hand at all times and fully extinguish the burn once completed. “Escaped burn-offs or those not conducted properly will result in you being liable for the consequences.” Planned burning begins, page 9
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THE Country Fire Authority has praised people for registering their burn-offs, as thousands more have taken the opportunity to clean up their properties this winter compared to last year. Six thousand more burn-offs were registered with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority between the start of May and the end of August, fresh data shows. CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said registering burn-off was important as it meant CFA volunteer firefighters were not unnecessarily called out when someone reported smoke, as any reports were cross-referenced with ESTA’s register. “We’re not sure if there are more burn-offs, or simply more people doing the right thing, but with almost 57,000 registered through winter compared to almost 51,000 last year I think it’s a combination of both,” Mr Cook said. “More people are spending more time at home at the moment and if that means they are choosing to spend more time to clean up their properties before the bushfire season, that’s a good thing.” Mr Cook said welcome rain in many parts of Victoria during winter months meant a slight delay to the beginning of the fire danger period, compared to last year when it began in early September in East Gippsland Shire. However, the fire danger period is nearing across Victoria, after which the window to conduct burnoffs without a permit will close. “The best way to defend your homes is to prepare before the fire danger period begins,” Mr Cook said. “This includes cleaning up your gardens, your gutters and removing flammable waste from your yards. “Many property owners dispose of this waste with a burn-off, but we also recommend people consider alternative methods such as mulching, chipping or taking green waste to a transfer station.” The recent Australian seasonal bushfire outlook identified recent rains had led to a reduced risk of prolonged fire activity throughout spring, although shorter duration fires in grasslands, drier forests and woodlands were still likely to occur across the state. But Mr Cook said even an average fire season in the state could turn into a bad one. “Residents who want to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow some basic rules such as checking the weather conditions, monitoring the wind, and following local council laws and regulations,” he said.
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Youth action grants to support young people THE federal government is offering grants between $5000 and $20,000 to support young people through this difficult time. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the Youth Action Project Grant Scheme was designed to help those aged between 15 and 24. “Young Gippslanders are dealing with a range of major issues including remote learning, social isolation and job losses,” he said. “There are some who have been dealing with the impact of the bushfires since last year. “This grant scheme will fund projects that tackle social challenges, with a focus on employment, mental health and transportation and the impacts of the coronavirus and the fires.” The grants are available to individuals and organisations. Eligible projects must be new initiatives that acknowledge and respond to hardship young people are facing and will continue to into the
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Raising money to fight women’s cancers TO support those affected by women’s cancer, Cancer Council is urging women in communities across Australia to unite this October to raise money and awareness for women’s cancers by hosting a Girls’ Night In event to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every day in Australia, 70 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer, and every day 13 Australian women die from a women’s cancer. While Girls’ Night In will look different this year because of COVID-19, Cancer Council Victoria’s head of community engagement, Lyrian FlemingParsley, said she hoped people used this special cause as an opportunity to stay connected with the women in their lives. “Sadly, women’s cancer touches many lives, either directly or through the experience of family and friends,” she said. “Hosting or attending a Girls’ Night In event is an opportunity to raise much-needed funds for breast and gynaecological cancers — it can open up conversations about early detection and cancer prevention and perhaps save someone’s life. “A third of cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices and taking part in the recommended screening programs for your agegroup is also important. “Events could range from a small gathering, depending on Stay At Home directions applicable at the time of your girls’ night, to a virtual trivia night or fancy dress party — funds raised support vital cancer research, the ongoing development of prevention programs and support and information services. More than 6000 Victorian women will be diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer this year alone. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Victorian women, with 4463 new diagnoses in 2018 accounting for almost a third of all cancers in women. Every year, about 1600 Victorian women are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. Seven in 10 Victorian women who develop cervical cancer either never had a cervical screening test or did not have them regularly before diagnosis. To register to host a Girls’ Night In event this October visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.
these challenging times, we will,” he said. “It’s one way we can give back to our community.” Scholarships will be available to new students entering Year 2 in 2021. Parents can register online on the school’s website, www.gippslandgrammar.vic.edu.au Registrations will close next Monday, September 21, with an age-appropriate literacy and numeracy test carried out during the school holidays, on Wednesday, September 23, from 9am to noon.
CANCER Council Sale group volunteers have been amazed at the generosity of the local community and businesses while the group has been in recess because of coronavirus restrictions Group leader Sharon Reid said Daffodil Day was a great example. Long-time supporter Jen’s Flowers of Sale did it differently for Daffodil Day this year. With the absence of volunteers selling daffodils, the flowers were sold directly, and the proceeds donated, along with a substantial donation from the business to the Sale group. Ms Reid said while the group was not actively fundraising, it was still accepting contact-free donations. She said people like the staff at Jen’s Flowers and Freemasons Sale, community groups and the public had continued to support the group, even in tough times. “We are so lucky to live where we do and are
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On behalf of the Board of Management of Sale Elderly Citizens Village, Ann Ferguson (Chairperson) welcomes Mr Chris Beckman to the role of CEO commencing on 21 September. Ann stated that “The Board is currently developing the next five-year Strategy for Ashleigh House, The Brenda Burditt Manor, Eastwood & Northwood Parks. Chris will play an integral role in working with the Board to implement the actions and deliverables that come with the new Strategy”. On behalf of the Board, Ann took the opportunity to thank the outgoing CEO, Michelle Dowsett, who successfully delivered the last five-year Strategy which focused on financial viability; increased quality of care; improved workplace culture; better consumer/community engagement and major upgrades to infrastructure. Ann thanked the wider community for their continued support across all services and in helping to keep residents safe and well, particularly during the coronavirus p pandemic.
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GIPPSLAND Grammar is offering local parents the opportunity to gain an education for their child at the school at a fraction of the normal price. The independent school is about to award junior scholarships to new students at St Anne’s junior campus, in Raymond St, Sale. Campus head Jie Van Berkel said the school had been part of the community for almost a century. “If we can help locals get the best education in
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future, or existing initiatives that provide a valuable service to young people, but need more funding to continue. Mr Chester said grant funding could be used to meet project expenses such as staffing costs, equipment purchases, consumables and marketing. “Now, more than ever, we need to stick together, stay in touch and support each other however we can,” he said. “It’s important we support our young people throughout this challenging time and have initiatives and programs in place to help them into the future.” Successful grant recipients are expected to deliver their projects this financial year. The Foundation for Young Australians will administer the scheme. For more information visit www.fya.org.au/yapgs/ Applications close Wednesday, October 7.
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Catholic College Sale student Jasmine Stewart gets stuck into a food studies class at home, making gyoza.
LIKE all schools, COVID-19 restrictions have challenged Catholic College Sale to change almost all of its learning and teaching practices and day-to-day operations. Rapid and substantial planning, as well as a great deal of staff improvisation, enterprise and IT skills enhancement have come to the fore. So too has the goodwill and resourcefulness of students and teachers. ‘How to’ videos have been provided to families and students to help manage remote learning. Zoom meetings, online question and answer sessions, new technology platforms and more visible learning with clear learning intentions and success criteria have been the hallmarks of the school’s successful transition to remote learning. As a result, users have improved their troubleshooting skills and mastery of a broader range of digital technologies. An evaluation of remote learning experiences in the first school closure period from April to May led to some changes in the delivery of learning throughout the second phase. The stage one period involved a full day of learning, similar to a structured, timetabled day of normal campus learning. During the stage two period, classes have
been mostly in the mornings, with the afternoons set aside as ‘consolidation time’, intended for students to better manage their workload and to liaise with their teachers and peers as needed. During each phase, students have worn uniforms while online, with school seeing this requirement as signalling to students that they are operating in a formal learning environment, and expected to observe all known protocols of classroom and school life. The changes which have had to be made have challenged some assumptions about learning and student capability, with many students demonstrating initiative and taking charge of their learning. Year 11 student Madison Connors said she had been able to be more independent and learn at her own pace, while Year 12 student Jonathon Lam said he had valued having more flexibility in his day. Food studies teacher Rachael Bown said she and her colleagues had experienced many positive changes in their routines and teaching practices. “We have become more technology literate, more willing to adapt our courses and assessments, and more collaborative and innovative as we stay connected with students and each other,” she said. Ms Brown spoke of how food studies learning
had become more visual and inclusive of parents and siblings. “We created a food website where every lesson was online, with some students showing initiative and progressing beyond the set tasks,” she said. “Students were able to cook for their families as one of many alternative assessments. “Many parents expressed delight with the delicious family meals.” Despite the many positives of remote learning reported by students and staff, principal Chris Randell acknowledged that although most — if not all — students had benefited from the remote learning experience, it was no substitute for the richness of peer connectivity and face-to-face learning and support. He said the vitality and energy of school life, and the wellbeing inputs of a school community, could never be under-valued. Assistant principal, learning and teaching, Cindy Foat said in transitioning back to normal school routines the school would be giving high priority to “re-establishing community cohesion and vitality”. “We want our students to prosper and remain invested in their learning, so of course we will also give concerted attention to discerning how we can best leverage the rewarding outcomes of remote learning,” she said.
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A new chair for nursery THE women’s and children’s special care neonatal nursery at Sale Hospital now has a special chair that will help mothers remain at their babies’ bedsides for long periods of time. The electric recliner was donated by the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, with the support of donations from local businesses and the community. Central Gippsland Health chief executive Frank Evans said the chair fitted in with the recentlyrefurbished nursery, which previously did not have the space for such furniture to enable mothers to comfortably remain and even sleep next to their babies. “The electric recliner has adjustable positions that enable mothers to find a comfortable position in which to feed their babies and supports nursing staff to conduct ‘kangaroo care’,” Dr Evans said. “Kangaroo care is where babies are nursed in an upright position. “It helps stabilise the baby’s heart rate, improves their rate of breathing and maintains their oxygen saturation levels. “It is also shown to help their sleep, reduces crying and leads to more rapid weight gain.” Historically, the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation has funded high-tech medical equipment, nurse education and research to enable sick and premature newborn babies to go home from hospital sooner and healthier. Foundation founder Peter Cursley, and his partner Di recently retired to Sale, and their plan is to help local hospitals. “Sometimes it’s what seems like the little things that actually mean the most to regional hospitals,” Mr Cursley said.
The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation was established in 1995 in Canberra as a result of the short life of Mr Cursley’s, and his late wife’s daughter, Hanna Cursley, born November 18, 1993. Heartbreakingly, Hanna died just two days later. “Although the outcome was completely unexpected, and our lives shattered, we wanted to show our appreciation for the clinical staff,” Mr Cursley said. “To do this and to make a meaningful impact on the care of sick newborns, we started the foundation.” Canberra Hospital director of paediatrics, Dr Graham Reynolds, said the foundation had “quietly and unobtrusively raised millions of dollars that has allowed the neonatal intensive care service at this hospital to lead the nation in many areas of clinical care and family support”. The Cursleys look forward to making a similar impact locally, and hope to begin raising money for another nursery recliner for CGH. “The hospital is already seeing the benefits the adjustable recliner is bringing to vulnerable newborns and their parents, so let’s start fundraising to keep giving local families dealing with an already challenging situation, the best start to bonding and caring for their special care nursery newborns,” Mr Cursley said. “All donations over $2 are tax deductible and money raised in this region will stay in this region.” People interested in donating money to help parents of special care newborns can phone Peter Cursley on 0414 446 662, or visit the Gippsland page on the foundation’s website, www.newborn. org.au
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Helping fight brain cancer WHEN you have watched someone die,your perspective on life inevitably changes. Jane Martin, at just 21-years-old, grieves the loss of her best friend Billy Adams, but is grateful for the simple things she is afforded. “I can get out of bed, walk, eat, breathe, run and smile — and I think myself lucky,” the Bairnsdale resident explained. Jane and Billy grew up together as classmates at Gippsland Grammar. Billy was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016, just as he was about to begin his Year 12 studies. He fought hard, and even travelled to China for treatment, but died in June last year at the age of 20. In memory of her friend, Jane is now helping change the odds for young people with brain cancer. She is participating in Connor’s Run, and is set to clock up 100 kilometres during September. Jane is just one of 60 of Billy’s family and friends taking part in the annual event. So far together they have raised $17,500. Jane said Billy’s experience taught her that sometimes “life isn’t fair” and “you shouldn’t take life for granted”. “Brain cancer is a hideous disease — donations and awareness are so important,” she said. People interested in supporting Jane’s cause should visit www.connorsrun.com/my-fundraising/17084/
CURRENT Wellington Shire councillor Carolyn Crossley is throwing her hat back in the ring for the local government postal elections, to be held from October 6. A councillor since 2012, including three years as mayor, Cr Crossley feels there have been significant achievements in the past eight years, and wants contribute more. Cr Crossley cited the award-winning Port of Sale development as a standout example of community consultation during her time on council. During her tenure, council initiated a shire-wide main street revitalisation program, a multi-million dollar spend on open spaces including recreational facilities and women’s changeroom upgrades, and the regionally significant redevelopment of Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra, to include a basketball show court and expand the home of Maffra Gymnastic Club. Wellington Shire Council also successfully advocated for the new TAFE Gippsland, RAAF Base, East Sale’s continued expansion, rail line upgrades, the Princes Highway duplication, the modernisation of the Macalister Irrigation District infrastructure and more funding for rural roads and weed control. According to Cr Crossley, these sorts of investments stimulated engagement in sport and recreation, encouraged community cohesion, supported wellbeing and tourism, boosted the economy and created jobs. “Further investments like these will be vital as we transition to living well in this new COVID-19 world, and it will take a trusted council and councillors with established relationships to deliver the support required from both the state and federal governments,” she said. After the region was severely affected by prolonged drought, bushfires and now a pandemic, Cr Crossley advocated for no rate increase this year, and council has implemented a series of business and social supports specific to COVID-19’s effects. Cr Crossley is a member of the Wellington COVID-19 Committee, which is focused on a plan to meet this new challenge, and will work with all sectors to build on the resilience the community has already shown. She fully supports the recently-released Wellington Sustainability Strategy 2020-24, which lays out a plan to a low carbon economy, and local renewable energy projects currently in their planning stages. She said she would work towards Wellington becoming a renewable energy zone, creating the jobs of the future and education opportunities for the next generation. Cr Crossley believed the COVID-19 pandemic and the work from home revolution would inspire many people to move to the country, and said Wellington was well-placed to take advantage of this trend. She said council was developing a marketing
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‘TEAM Welly 2020’ candidates for the Wellington Shire Council postal elections have raised concerns over plans to release new land around Sale for residential development, as reported in last Tuesday’s Gippsland Times. A Wellington Shire Council stocktake of properties available for sale and rent, as well as land appropriately zoned and ready for development, found there was a need to focus on opening new residential areas. Team Welly 2020 spokesman Christos Illiopoulos said the group had a different vision for Sale, one that “protects everything that makes this area special and an attractive place to live in”. “We don’t want sprawl,” he said. “We have to conserve the farming and wetlands that are central to our quality of life. “We are looking at a new era of growth in the region, post-COVID-19, as city dwellers seek to relocate to the country, and we need to manage this properly”. Mr Illipoulos said the group welcomed new arrivals into the area, but believed the town limits should be maintained as they are. “That means we ‘build up, not out’, preserving the surrounding countryside and injecting new life into the town centre,” he said. “We want the town to be vibrant and full of activity — the best way to do that is to remove height limits and increase housing density. “We are not talking about skyscrapers, but three to four storey housing projects mixed in with retail and community infrastructure.” ‘Team Welly’ Central Ward candidate Dirk Maclean’s professional expertise lies in
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emergency and disaster management. “Following the earthquake that destroyed Christchurch in 2011, a consensus arose that the best way to rebuild the town was with townhouses and apartments inside the city centre,” he said. “All the research from around the world supports this — walkability is the key to a healthy urban environment. “Sale is ideally suited to that model, and we would invite developers to come forward with their plans to make this a reality.” Mr Illiopoulos said if elected in October,Team Welly council members would be responsible for drawing up a 20-year vision document for Wellington. “We have to get this right, now, before we lose what we have,” he said. “We are entering a new era. “We need a council that can rise to the challenge and introduce new thinking, building on the strengths we already have”.
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ON September 26, the tragic death of young Sale horsewoman Christina Rose ‘Dolly’ Jacobs at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds in a trotting event in 1928 will be remembered once again. Dolly was one of only nine females that were licensed to compete against the men in the metropolitan area in the 1920s and although her best performance in town was a second, she won a trot in 1924 at an Orbost mixed code meeting and another at the Sale Athletics Sports meeting in 1926. Competing in the first heat of the Prestige Ladies Trot, Dolly was riding Hue Wind and at the end of the back straight in front of the Chirnside stand in the final lap of a three lap race, Dolly crashed to the ground. Her mount Hue Wind was passing the pacemaker Delma Huon (ridden by the legendary Pearl Kelly) and looked certain to win until the horse tangled in its hopples, slipped and fell. Dolly was catapulted ahead of the horse, landing on her head. Despite wearing a skull cap, she was rendered unconscious. Medical staff rushed to the young 26 year-old and she was quickly placed in an ambulance to be transported to hospital, however, she sadly died on the way. Earlier this year, the National Harness Racing Trainers and Drivers Memorial was unveiled at Tabcorp Park, Menangle, New South Wales, and to date a photograph of Dolly has not been found to form part of the memorial. Dolly lived with her parents William and Caroline in Stratford Rd, Sale. Anyone who has or knows where a photograph of Dolly can be found should write to John Peck by mail (82 Shady Grove, Forest Hill, 3131), phone (03) 9884 8604 or email johnpeck@optusnet.com.au so he can arrange for the photograph to be incorporated in the memorial.
MAFFRA Rotary Club is helping the Recycled Sound initiative to collect used and unwanted hearing aids for cleaning, repairing and refitting for people in need. Hearing aids are expensive, and many people do not have the means to access them. Being hearing impaired can lead to isolation, lack of job opportunities, reduced self esteem and dependence on other people, and people of all ages can be affected. Recycled Sound is a not-for-profit community service established in order to recycle hearing aids and distribute them to those who need them. Used and no longer wanted hearing aids are collected, re-programed and fitted to people suffering from diminished hearing and who are financially disadvantaged and ineligible for government help. This includes low income families, migrants and refugees. Each client is tested and assessed for their suitability to the program, and fitted with the best aid possible. Volunteers help to collect and clean donated hearing aids and assist with the operational aspects of the project. Maffra Rotary Club is supporting this program by collecting hearing aids and forwarding them to Recycled Sound. Collection boxes are located in pharmacies in Sale, Stratford, Maffra and Heyfield, as well as the Briagolong General Store. Priceline Pharmacy in Sale has a collection box, as does Balfours Pharmacy at Inglis Medical Centre, Sale. Financial contributions are also gratefully received, as the organisation is not government funded and needs money to buy and maintain equipment, to hire specialists and clinic space and for publicity. Recycled Sound was initiated by the Toorak Rotary Club in 2014. People wishing to donate or who need hearing aids through this program should visit www.recycledsound.org.au
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GENTS say those looking for a home that is unique, charming and with all the hard work completed should inspect this heavenly residential conversion of the former Uniting Church at Boisdale. The current owner has created a stunning and desirable home. “From its vibrant yellow front door through to the extensive rural and mountain views at the rear, the original church building has undergone a stylish and comprehensive remodel,” agents advise. The century-old building has been transformed into an amazing home that combines the architectural features of the 1920s with all of the modern conveniences of the 2020s. The cathedral ceilings in the restored building create a lofty void over the lounge and dining area, which has shutters to control ambient light. The original hardwood floors have been restored. A second bedroom, separate study and studio loft are near the original front porch entry. The substantial new addition has brought the property into the 21st century. The large extension houses a spacious kitchen with fabulous locally sourced redgum benchtops. The European laundry is a space-saving feature with a rustic country touch. The generously-sized bathroom features a clawfoot bath and walk-in shower with rain shower head. The master bedroom is slightly elevated,
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with a wall of robes and views from the picture window. Just past the family room, there is an enclosed sunroom along the back of the house, which offers a sheltered multipurpose area with sliding glass doors to give full access to the garden. An exterior entry ramp gives easy access. There is a garage with remote roller door access, a shed for tools and storage and the landscaped garden features natives, ornamental trees and a compact veggie garden. The yard is fully fenced with rear laneway access. This property has been reblocked, rewired, replumbed, freshly painted and is a “new” home built by a respected local builder. Agents say it is a unique home with a fantastic rural outlook — paricularly the sunsets. “Heavens above, this is somebody’s dream waiting to happen,” they add.
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HIS private rural block of about 1.08 hectares is set well back from the road. It has ideal building locations to take advantage of the views. Power has been installed and connected to the front of the property, allowing for easy connection to any building. The property is a quick drive to Sale and also to the 90 Mile Beach.
Brief details: Property: About 1.08 hectares with rural views and power. Address: 218 Seaspray Rd, Longford. Price: $189,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.
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MDF TEN DAYS AGO
MDF THIS TEN DAYS
Units
Ten days to date: Milker graze area
31-Aug-20 58
10-Sep-20 58
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Milkers Stocking rate Average graze rest time Estm'd pasture consmp'n Pasture consum'd per cow
190 3.3 48 38 11.7
200 3.4 46 43 12.4
Head cows/ha Days kg DM/ha/day kg DM/cow/day
Pasture growing spend Estm'd pasture price Conc (incl additives)supp fed/cow
$2.28 $59 5.0
$2.28 $53 5.0
$/ha/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day
Conc (incl additives)supp avg price Hay/silage supp fed/cow Hay/silage supp price Feed Conversion Efficiency Total feed intake/cow
$387 0.0
$387 0.0
112 16.5
113 17.2
$/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg MS/tonne DM kg DM/cow/day
NDF Fibre in diet Litres/cow
33.2% 23.9
33.4% 26.0
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3.54% 1.86 $5.72 $0.44 $10.62 $2.61 $8.01 $26.24 $1,522
3.44% 1.96 $5.72 $0.43 $11.23 $2.58 $8.65 $29.84 $1,731
% kg/cow/day $/kg MS $ per litre $/cow/day $/cow/day $/cow/day $/ha/day $/day
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Avg Kg 525.0 495.0 480.0 340.0
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District PEARSONDALE STRATFORD COBAINS COBAINS
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Avg $ / Head 1,524.57 1,256.26 873.36 589.50
District NEWRY PEARSONDALE MAFFRA PEARSONDALE
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District STRATFORD MAFFRA COBAINS MAFFRA
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THE most important driver of a high feed margin is high grass consumption. To ensure high grass consumption, every paddock must be consistently performing well. At the Macalister Demonstration Farm, paddock 21 is soon to be grazed. It has grown an average of 20 kilograms of dry matter per hectare per day since last grazing. The average dry matter consumed per day is now at 43kg, much higher than the growth rate of this paddock. This high grass consumption is partly due to rotation shortening and consuming feed reserves. While there are better performing paddocks at the MDF, growing more grass per day, it is important to know that paddock 21 has not performed, and it is easily observed by eye that only 800kg DM is available, without any need for satellites or plate meters. What grass management inputs or factors have been at play in paddock 21? • At the previous grazing it was grazed by the milkers for two days, then by the dry cows for one day. So grazed short, and back-grazed, significantly. Paddock 21 grass was probably not high when grazed previously. Big plants have more built-up reserves at the base, so, if the base (say 6cm) is left there, big plants grow back faster than small ones. • At this time of year in the past, consistently, in mid-September it takes 45 days to develop three leaves. On most farms, there is no sign of seed-heads rising, nor canopy closure occurring, so
to get maximum quantity and quality grass, three leaves regrown should be the aim for this round. • At the MDF, the dry cows walked out 38 days ago, and the current leaf count is 2.2 leaves so an average Leaf Appearance Rate of 17 days. Counting one leaf, to judge the current LAR, is fraught with error. Using our 45 day guide for September, even if the LAR is now 14 days, paddock 21 needs 49 days rest to get to three leaves. • Soil moisture may have been a bit wet in August, but is now only just adequate, and drying out fast. • Grass colour is green enough, so soil nitrogen appears adequate. Soil phosphorus is probably okay, the soil potassium doubtful, but a soil test hasn’t been done for a while. The trace element molybdenum has not been applied for years. Shortening the rotation rapidly at this time of year is a common occurrence in the Macalister Irrigation District to get the cows milking well. However, in order to grow the best quality grass and the most amount of it possible, for as long as the season allows, paddocks must be set up to do so. In mid-spring, this should mean a longer rotation than is considered normal. This will allow a farm to grow more grass in the coming rounds and enable cows to milk at their peak for longer, especially later calving cows. Grass consumption and litres per cow are the two main drivers of the feed margin, contributing significantly to profitability. It is worth thinking deeply about how to manage these two drivers, to best improve the bottom line.
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COVID-19 concerns farmers THE effects of COVID-19 on commodity prices and international markets are proving to be of increasing concern for Victorian farmers, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found. While the state’s farmers are upbeat about the current season and spring ahead, the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on agriculture, both domestically and overseas, is weighing more heavily on Victorian producers, with rural confidence declining in the past quarter. The latest survey, released last week, showed one third (33 per cent) of Victorian farmers expect conditions in the agricultural economy to worsen over the coming 12 months, up from 29 per cent with that view last quarter. And nearly two thirds of these farmers attribute their pessimistic outlook to concerns about the state of overseas markets, with 39 per cent specifically citing the effects of
COVID-19. Commodity prices were cause for worry for 38 per cent. Although the survey was primarily in field prior to the second Victorian lockdown - with restrictions on abattoir capacity - confidence was still found to be most depressed in the sheep sector, with wool and lamb producers currently bearing the brunt of a softening in demand caused by international uncertainty and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But dairy farmers and grains producers were still positive about the season’s prospects, thanks to strong prices for dairy and a bumper harvest forecast in the cropping sector. And, although short-term sentiment was shown to be constrained by market uncertainty this quarter, farmers’ confidence in the longer-term outlook for the sector in Victoria was reflected in strong investment intentions and robust appetite for rural property.
Soil management webinar next month AGRICULTURE Victoria will host a soil management webinar next month. Agriculture Victoria industry development officer John Commins will speak on managing soil fertility and soil production constraints on Tuesday, October 6, from 7pm. To join the online Zoom meeting, visit zoom.us/j/94741748339
The meeting ID is 947 4174 8339, and the passcode is 758186. To dial in, phone (03) 7018 2005. Pre-registration is not required, but those who would like to submit any questions or photos for discussion prior to the webinar should email Caroline Love at caroline.love@agriculture.vic.gov.au or phone 0427 515 668.
New rules in place to prevent water theft
that enable water corporations to issue on-the-spot fines to water users for water theft. Better communication will ensure water users know when their account is running out, and the timing of enforcement processes will be improved, so that
large volumes can’t be pumped when accounts are negative. Other changes include rural water corporations undertaking more rigorous management and monitoring of their compliance and enforcement functions, along with finalising metering action
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WELLINGTON Shire landholders are being encouraged to take advantage of a program that offers support in managing weeds and pest animals. The Wellington Weeds and Pest Animal Control project is currently taking applications to provide eligible landholders with: • Funding for on-ground works to control weed and pest animal control works; • Agriculture Chemical Users Permit training; and • Support to develop management plans for weeds and pest animals on their property. Grants of up to $3000 are available to support on-ground works, with a range of activities from pasture renovation to protective fencing eligible for support. Landholders who work with their neighbours and other local landholders to control pest species will be eligible for a higher amount of support funding. The project will also feature a range of workshops on issues relating to weeds and pest animals. Applications for support can be made at Maffra and Districts Landcare Network website, mdln.com. au, or phone Nicky on 0484 002 296. Applications close Sunday, September 27.
Pests webinar this Friday THE big picture of weed and pest animal control will be the focus of a webinar to kick off the Wellington Weeds and Pest Animal Control project. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the project launch is being held virtually this Friday, from noon to 1pm. Soil scientist and regenerative agriculture expert Declan McDonald will explain how a long-term, integrated approach to managing pests can save landholders time, effort, money and improve their bottom line. The webinar will also outline how the project can support eligible Wellington Shire landholders to manage pest species. For more information, visit mdln.com.au or phone Nicky on 0484 002 296 or email info@ mdln.com.au
plans and addressing enforcement issues which inhibit on-ground compliance. There will also be improved and timely risk-based reporting on compliance and enforcement provided to water corporation boards and the Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning. Mr Pearson will return in July 2021 to evaluate and report on implementation of the recommendations. The actions build on new legislation that came into effect in October last year that increased the maximum fine for intentional water theft to $990,000 for companies and $198,000 for individuals. The legislative change also allows water corporations to suspend or cancel licences for water theft. Details of the review can be found at water.vic.gov.au/compliance
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STATE Water Minister Lisa Neville has accepted recommendations from an independent review into water theft compliance measures. In May, the minister appointed Des Pearson to undertake the comprehensive independent review ensuring Victorian irrigators and water users have a robust compliance and enforcement system. While compliance levels were relatively high, the review identified several areas where compliance and enforcement approaches could be further strengthened to provide consistent and quick resolutions. The report set a clear target for rural water corporations to reduce existing rates of water theft, currently up to 3.6 per cent of the rural water volume, to less than one per cent. To reach the one per cent target, new regulations are now in place
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How Locals Can Help Locals! Dear Readers, These are challenging times for our local community, as they are for all local communities around the world. Many of us are anxious, and unsure about many things, but one thing we know for certain is that we need to work together as a community to overcome the challenges this global pandemic has created. ISOLATE AND AVOID INFECTION The Coronavirus is first and foremost a health crisis, and keeping our community safe and healthy is the number one priority. Please follow the government protocols and do all you can to avoid infection. STAY INFORMED For over 155 years, the Gippsland Times has been the trusted source of local news, and we take our responsibility to inform the local community very seriously. For the latest government advice regarding COVID-19, see www.health.gov.au, and please beware that ‘news’ on social media is not regulated and many false and dangerous theories are being shared online. PLEASE BUY LOCAL This health crisis has caused an economic crisis, and we need to do all we can as a community to save local jobs, and livelihoods in the long term. The best thing we can do (in addition to staying well) is buying from local businesses whenever possible. Buying locally has an amazingly positive multiplier effect on the local community because your money keeps being reinvested with other local businesses and employees. This is critical to keeping locals in jobs. A NOTE TO OUR ADVERTISERS We understand these are very tough times for business – as we are also the feeling the impact. We are ready to assist you to change your advertising copy to keep the local community updated about any changes to your business operations, safety protocols, new service delivery models, messages of thanks/ support or other important news. Programs have been developed for our loyal advertisers to assist them through these tough times, and we look forward to working together to see this through. Our readership is up, as people seek trusted news in a crisis. THANKS TO OUR READERS We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support over the past 155 years, and we look forward to keeping you informed in the decades to come. Our journalists are doing an outstanding job, in very tough conditions. In addition to continued delivery for your usual copy of The Gippsland Times, the latest issue of The Gippsland Times is available for free as a full digital version on our website at www.gippslandtimes.com.au. Thank you. Finally, they say character is revealed in a crisis, and our local community is once again rallying and showing great strength and resilience. Regards,
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For hire or sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.
LAYING HENS
Old Port Poultry Farm delivering 18 week old Isa Browns ($27ea) and Black Australorp and White Leghorn ($28ea) to your area Saturday, September 19. Phone 0438 832 535.
WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202
In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement. A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.
As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required. Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. vic.gov.au/
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WINDOW PANELS
Double glazed window panels, 4x 2100x 630mm; 1x 1480x 740mm; 4x 1530x 500mm; 1x 1400x 500mm; 1x 1250x 500mm; $500 lot. Ph: John 0448 271 865.
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The Golden Paradise Beach Community Centre annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8 at 2pm at the centre. Subject to Covid-19 restrictions at that time.
Ragdoll cat. Missing since 5/9/2020 from Wright Crt, Sale. Much loved family member. Reward. Phone 0499 912 368.
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ELECTRIC BIKE
Ladies frame, 27" wheels, little use, local. Has brushless geared DC motor, 36V 15ah LION battery, is very clean, $800 ONO. Contact 0497 645 200.
EXERCISE BIKE Full size, Tempo brand,
as new condition. Cost $450 new. Sell for $250 ONO. Ph. 0407 347 475.
NEW SHED Must clear. In stock, ready
to go from Lyndhurst. 100% Australian steel. 9m x 16m x 6m (30' x 53' x 20'). Fully enclosed. One PA and one roller door. Full Colorbond in Monument. $21,500 inc. GST. Call Trevor 0431 597 160.
OATEN HAY
8 x 4 x 3 bales, $265 incl. GST. Maffra area. Vetch, almond hulls and other grades of hay also available. Ph. 0408 838 520.
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following position.
Physical Education/ Classroom Teacher
Full time Fixed term contract 12 months commencing 2021. Traralgon Junior School To obtain a copy of the position description for these positions or to learn more about our school please visit our website. Applications close: 5pm Friday 18 September 2020. www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au
PRODUCERS MKT
Sale Producers Market, Make it, bake it, grow it. Saturday September 19, Sale Showgrounds near the horse pavilion, 8am12:30pm. Dawson Street side. Enq. 0409 697 254.
Antiques, collectables and craft, at the Stratford Antique Centre, Tyers Street, Stratford Phone 0418 136 803
WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202
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GIPPY GUTTERS PAINTER
Local tradesman, 12 years exp., new houses and repaints. Interior and exterior. No job too big or too small. Phone Steve 0499 345 384.
PLASTERER Chris Owens Plastering.
Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small. Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service. Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.
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DRIVER
Truck and quad driver carting from various quarrie products around Gippsland. Minimum two years driving experience in similar role. Competitive rates. Email resume to: Conwaysearthmoving@ wideband.net.au or call Luke on 0400 482 676.
NEWSPAPER
Delivery. Early morning newspaper delivery job for weekends. Start asap. Must have valid car licence. Please drop resumes off at Sale Authorised Newsagency.
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Times in Macalister Street on Sunday, 6 August. Gutter Cleaning, industrial Phone 0488 367 542 vacc., qualified plumber. Phone 0455 855 147. rickmckenzie82@me.com
LOSTgrey/white, CAT Female,
Situations Vacant
Administration Person
Part Time A part time position is available to join our team as an administration person. We are seeking a dependable and efficient multi-tasker. ● Highly developed Computer skills, word and excel experience required ● Ability to work unsupervised ● Proven Competency in preparing Agenda’s and Minute taking at meetings ● Must be over 18 years of age ● Demonstrate the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines Approximately 4 to 6 hours per week, with potential to increase. Please forward resumes to: The Chairman 146 Johnson St Maffra 3860 Applications close Friday September 25, 2020
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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation
Opportunities To Join Our Team Aboriginal Family Violence Hub Practitioner – Morwell VIC 3840 Leading community services organisation Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
Practice Leader Home Based Care Full-time Max Term to 30 June 2021 Sale location The Practice Leader position is responsible for maximising agency performance, quality and sustainability via leadership, mentoring and development of agency staff, consumers and community. This is a diverse opportunity that provides oversight of home based and therapeutic foster care, targeted care packages, and kinship care First Supports programs.
Home Based Care Placement Support Worker Part-time Max Term to 30 June 2021 Sale location This role is responsible for the case management of children and young people placed in alternative family based care with volunteer caregivers. The worker is required to work closely with children and young people, their natural family, care givers and with DHHS and other agencies. Learn more For more information visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/li sting/ Interested? If this sounds like you, apply today. Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) Address the Core Selection Criteria Position closes: Monday 28 Sep 2020
Applicants must apply on SEEK, to obtain a Position Description and further details visit our Ramahyuck website. You must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description as part of your application and send it in along with a current resume. Applications not addressing key selection criteria will not be considered. Closing date: 17th September 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Registered Nurse (Theatre) Fixed-Term Part-Time position (0.8 EFT) until January 2021 We are seeking a registered nurse with experience in the perioperative environment to join our team for a temporary period to cover existing staff leave. If you want to work in a dynamic and positive environment, please apply now! To apply for the role or for further information, go to https:/centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Mauricio Yanez, Nurse Unit Manager (03) 5143 8182.
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Senior Groundsman
The Sale Turf Club requires a Senior Groundsman to support the preparation and maintenance of both the racing (turf) and training (turf, sand and dirt) tracks along with the upkeep of the club’s grounds and facilities. An understanding of turf/agricultural management would be beneficial. Experience in maintaining and operating machinery, chemical application, as well as attending to general maintenance duties would also be desirable. The successful applicant would be required to be a key member of the track management team. Ongoing maintenance and mangement of the off course facilities would be a key role under the supervision of the Track Manager. Applications covering letter, CV and details of 3 (three) referees and/or enquiries regarding the position description are to be directed to the Sale Turf Club CEO, PO Box 96, Sale, Victoria 3853, Phone (03) 5144 2962 or email: saletc@countryracing.com.au - attn: Brad Evans. Applications close: Friday September 25, 2020.
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Ongoing full-time position Commencing as soon as possible St Anne’s Campus, Sale
McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction company, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water infrastructure and forestry. We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individuals who can add value to our company. Duties will include: â—? Human Resource Management â—? Workplace Health and Safety Assistance â—? Plant and Equipment Administration â—? Contract Administration â—? Logistics and Procurement â—? General Office and Accounting Duties Applicants must have experience, a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued. Please phone Andrew 0429 482 518. Applications close on September 16, 2020 at 4pm. Full position descriptions can be obtained from andrew@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
You will be a team player with an ability to work in a semi-autonomous manner, exercising discretion and judgement in relation to all matters. You will display a positive attitude, initiative, be exceptionally well organised with excellent communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, and have demonstrated technical competence in Office 365.
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Consulting Rooms Emergency Perioperative Rehabilitation Nurse Bank
• Chronic Pain Clinic Project Officer • Senior and Junior Medical Officers Please visit www.brhs.com.au for more information
Ongoing part-time 0.5FTE (2.5 days per week) at Bairnsdale Campus
We are seeking two enthusiastic and committed Early Childhood Teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning programs within our Sale (Reception room) and Bairnsdale (Reception room) Early Learning Centres commencing in Term 1 of 2021.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, energetic customer service focused person to join our team. Previous experience is not necessary, however you must have a proven history in a customer service roll. Commitment and attention to detail, meeting deadlines, problem solving and working in a team environment will be key to your success. Please forward your application and resume to the General Manager via email: jasont@batmotors.com.au
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School Psychologist
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL LUMP SUM CONTRACT TENDER CONTRACT NO 2020-065
We seek an ongoing, full time Psychologist to commence in Term 1 of 2021 to support the mental health and wellbeing of our students and staff, provide assessments and liaise with various agencies, professionals, and staff.
Loch Sport Urban Area Mowing and Amenity Maintenance
You will be suitably qualified and experienced in counselling children and adolescents and have the ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the provision of mowing and associated amenity maintenance works in public open space at Loch Sport. Work includes brush cutting, edging, mowing and herbicide application to Council Service Standards.
Library Technician We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic individual to assist in the provision of library services in the Garnsey Campus Information Services Centre four days per week on an ongoing basis commencing Term 1, 2021.
Diesel Mechanic
You will assist in the acquisition, organisation and maintenance of library resources, support staff and students in resource retrieval, support integration of technology into the school curriculum, along with assist in the marketing of the information services centre and associated resources. A friendly, approachable manner, excellent communication and organisational skills along with the ability to work cohesively in a team environment is essential.
All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website. Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: chrisn@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Chris Nock, Parks Asset Management Officer 1300 366 244 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than than 5.00pm Sunday 4 October 2020 The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.
Early Learning Centre Co-Educator
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Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the reconstruction of Boggy Creek Road in Longford. Work includes, but is not limited to, reconstruction of pavement and extension of the road shoulder, construction of kerb & channel and sealed driveways, road sealing and asphalting, installation of road signage, and site reinstatement.
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Cleaner A suitably experienced cleaner is required as soon as possible to join our Sale based Maintenance Team, working split shifts from 5am to 8:30am followed by 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday on an ongoing basis. Fast Art 526940_v1
Covino Farms is an industry leader in the manufacture of a diverse range of fresh ready to eat food products. We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to work at our Longford site. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for maintenance of heavy vehicles, agricultural equipment and various plant across our site ensuring all repairs are completed in a timely and safe manner. Key responsibilities for this role include: â&#x2014;? Detecting and diagnosing faults in heavy vehicles and equipment. â&#x2014;? Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed. â&#x2014;? Testing and adjusting vehicles and equipment after being repaired for correct and safe performance. â&#x2014;? Inspection, identification and repair of worn out, faulty parts including preventative maintenance. The successful candidate must have: â&#x2014;? A Heavy Diesel trade qualification (mandatory). â&#x2014;? MR or HR Truck Licence and Forklift Licence (mandatory). â&#x2014;? Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of heavy diesel vehicles, agricultural equipment and similar applications. â&#x2014;? Previous workshop exposure would be highly regarded. â&#x2014;? A mature attitude and logical and methodical approach to your work. We are seeking the right person with a sound mechanical knowledge and demonstrated experience in the repair, maintenance and servicing of diesel equipment and the ability to problem solve and deliver solutions. Applications are advised that only email applications to hr@covino.com.au will be accepted.
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If you are innovative, enthusiastic and hold an ability to engage and challenge students, are excited and invigorated by learning and possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships, we encourage you to apply.
Applications are sought for the following roles:
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Professionalism and an ability to maintain confidentiality is critical in this position, as is adaptability and sound time management skills to cope with the competing day to day demands of the role to ensure the smooth running of the office.
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Sale Mazda & Mitsubishi
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We seek an efficient, dedicated and forward thinking Executive Assistant to provide EA services, administrative and secretarial support for the Head of Junior School and the Campus.
NISSAN Tiida Ti 2010, auto, leather interior, tint. windows, one owner, reg. 3/21, towbar, 117,000kms, r.w.c. XQT-216 $7500. Phone 5622 3537.
Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc. is committed to maintaining a child safe environment.
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for 2021 Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc. has an exciting Opportunity available to join our dynamic educational Team for 2021. Applicants must hold a minimum Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification, a current Working with Children Check and First Aid qualifications. This position is in our 3-Year-Old Pre-Kindergarten group which operates weekly on Wednesdays. Written applications are invited from suitably qualified persons. Applications close Friday 2nd October 2020. For a position description please phone Sharon on 5144 1663. Applications can be emailed to scki@vic.australis.com.au
Human Resource and General Administration
Redd Catt Cafe is seeking EOI for a:
To join the team following the easing of Covid restrictions. This is an ideal opportunity whether you're fully qualified or wanting to get into the industry you love. We are looking for someone to help deliver our unique brand and become a valued member of the team. Please e-mail your resume to info@reddcatt.net.au
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Boggy Creek Road Reconstruction
Practical completion date: 26 February 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website. Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: Lukaszg.Grzmil@wellington.vic.gov.au. Enquiries: Lukasz Grzmil on (03) 5142 3279 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than than 2.00pm Wednesday 14 October 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted. WSC_4322
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Free service. Phone Sam 0488 471 163
RODEO, 3.2L V6, Space Cab ute, auto, heaps of extras, new tyres, exhaust, gas/petrol, rego, 1HD-7DW, runs but heads need doing, hence selling $1500. Ph 0481 200 429.
Marine
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3m, front steer, 30hp o/b not running, with trailer, some extras $850. Phone 5174 9272.
QUINTREX
11ft aluminium with trailer, registered, 6hp Mercury motor, safety equip. $1200. 0428 366 362 Morwell.
Machinery
STEAM BOILER
Alfarel vertical tubeless steam boiler, gas fired, 50hp, g.c., no further use $5000. Ph 0408 514 595.
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BIRTHDAY GREETINGS for only $52.20*
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All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well. BIRTH NOTICES: Where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.
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EDWARDS (nee Reggardo), Margaret Elaine. Passed away peacefully September 13, 2020, at the Sale Hospital. Aged 84. Loved wife of Frank (dec.).
Advertise in Times and Latrobe Valley Express
Motoring Deal
$53.00* without a picture, or $66.90* line advert with a colour picture
A total of 16 issues! Twice a week for 4 weeks in both papers *Price includes Headline plus 4 lines of type Additional lines $7.50 per line Cash or credit card, through our Sale office only
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HARRIS, Patricia Mary. 12/03/1925 - 11/09/2020
Aunty Pat, Always so good, unselfish and kind, Few on this earth her equal we find , Honourable and upright in all her ways, Daughter of Clarrie and Loyal and true to the end Linda Reggardo (both of her days. dec.). Sister of Faye (dec.), At 95 years young - you George, Mike (dec), Judy have taught us to make and Brian. the most of every day. Thank you for sharing Loved mother of Jenny your journey with us Aunty (dec.), Wendy and Jeffrey. Pat. Loved mother-in-law to Now reunited with Uncle Graeme and Belinda. Matt. Adored grandmother of Jaclyn, Kate, Hayden and Dearly loved Aunty of Joe Kodie and friend of and Julie Scarfo. Wayne. Great aunty to Casey and Adored great grandmother Matt, Daniel and Jack, of Braydon and Lily. Ashy and Zac, Benji and Harley. Mum, Great great aunty to You were such a big part Oscar. of my life. I am going to miss visiting you and caring for you so much. RIP, we love you. Reunited with all your HARRIS, Aunty Pat. You were truly one of a family. Love Wendy, Graeme, kind. Jaclyn, Kate, Wayne, Always ready to have a laugh, a chat or even a Braydon and Lily. cheeky drink. Your adventures with Edna, Our memories of you will Charlie will long be be in our hearts forever, remembered. you were a loving and There will be an empty supporting mum and nan. seat at our family dinners Love always Jeffrey, - but your presence will Belinda, Hayden and never be forgotten. Give Uncle Matt a big hug Kodie xx from each of us. Of all the special gifts in life however great or Forever in our hearts, Casey, Matt and Oscar, small, To have you as our nan Daniel and Jack, Ashy was the greatest gift of all. and Zac, Benji and We feel so sad without Harley. you. Love Jaclyn, Wayne, Braydon and Lily. HARRIS Nan you were an (Siddons-Wilson), Pat. inspiration to me and will Much loved godmother be sadly missed. and lifelong friend. Love Kate. Ever inspirational. "Unforgettable, that's what EDWARDS, Margaret. you are". Good friends of Colin and Susan Patricia Pilbeam. Judy (dec.). A wonderful lady laid to rest. My condolences to Wendy, Graeme and HARRIS, Pat. family. Peacefully at Wilson Love Colin Gieschen. Lodge. EDWARDS, Valued and loved member Margaret (Mag). of Sale Red Cross for Deepest sympathy to 54 years. Wendy, Geoffrey and Will be sadly missed by all families. her Red Cross friends. We have lost a lifetime Deepest sympathy to friend and will miss her Pat's family. deeply. - Margot, Colin, Geoff, Pam, Wayne and Greg Butcher, and families.
AHERN, Christopher Leighton "Chris" 8/5/1952 - 6/9/2020 Chris passed away at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul, after a brave battle with cancer. Much loved partner of Janis. Loved and respected friend to Sharon and Paul. With sad hearts we watched you fade away; you did not want to leave us. We tended you with all our love, but you finally slipped away. Your strength and determination were evident until the end. Sweet dreams my love, You and I were more like sisters than friends. From no more pain. primary school to now. Janis xx We shared our good times Due to the current and bad times. I will miss restrictions a private our phone calls. Goodbye my best friend and mate. cremation was held. A memorial service to - Margot. celebrate Chris' life will be HARRIS, Patricia Mary. arranged at a later date. "Aunty Pat" 12/3/1925 - 11/9/2020 Late of Sale. Dearly loved wife of Matt (dec.). They were a great team for almost 43 years. Loved sister-in-law of Margaret (Ferguson), Bill, Mabel (Johnston), Connie (Johnston), Jack, and Ivy (Hansen) (all dec.). Will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and their families. The Gippsland
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HENRY (nee Coffey), Shirley. 20/7/1938 to 8/9/2020 In Loving Memory of Shirley who quietly passed away.
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HENRY (nee Coffey), Shirley. Mum, Your smile lights the world at night, Your wisdom, wit and humour filled our hearts with love, You are the core of who we are, Your love always there to guide our way, There are no words to describe how special you are to me; Only to say you were not just my Mum but a very dear friend, I am certain if Debbie were here she would agree; I always thought of you as a living guarding angel, Out of nowhere you would appear, to lend a helping hand, I am certain you had a heart of gold, Rest now Mum your amazing life is done. Knowing you are resting gives me peace to say goodbye. In our hearts with eternal love. - Susan and Darren.
Loved wife of Graham for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother to Philip, Joanne, Susan, Debbie (dec.) and Matthew. Devoted mother-in-law to Jayne, Jimmy, Darren, Geoff and Kris. Darling loved Granny to James, Nicole, Kara, Michelle, Jacinta, Eliza, Mitchell, Chase, Jaylan, Ryder and Myah. Partners Chelsea, Rupert, Vanessa, Josh, Sam, Nick, and Claire. Great-Granny to Tannah, Rafter, Margot, Levi, Dear Granny, Toby, Bella, Logan, Our world will be a McKenzie and Mitchell. different place without your care, love and Daughter to Richard cheeky humour. (Dick) and Marion Coffey. You will always be Sister to Dorothy and missed. Together again Kenny (all dec.). with Mum (Debbie). Love from Geoff, Eliza We take comfort knowing and Mitch xx that Mum is now reunited with her loved ones, Mum, together again in Heaven. You were such a caring and strong person to us My darling Shirley, all. I'm so proud to be part There is only one Shirley of your achievements over and mother to five the years as a community beautiful young adults. influence, mother to me My heart is broken as I and mother-in-law to Kris say goodbye, but I will and fantastic granny to always remember all your our four children. You will smiles and the way you always be in our hearts did things your way. and sadly missed. Loving you was easy, Love you forever and 'go letting you go is so hard. the Newry Crows!' You will be forever in my - Matthew, Kris, Chase, heart. Jaylen, Ryder, Myah. Your loving husband, Graham. I cannot stop thinking how lucky we are that you set HENRY, Shirley Doreen. up the foundations, which Passed away September have provided us with so 8, 2020. many opportunities. We Dear Mum, have been so fortunate. Thank you for your love, You gave us patience, support, encouragement wisdom and love. Thank and a lifetime of wonderful you for being our moral memories. We will never compass. Knowing that forget your love and you were always there dedication to family and gave an incredible sense passion for life. of safety. Thank you Mum for the You showed us the times we shared, the love importance of offering you gave and the way you support to others and the cared. No longer in our life grit required to take on to share, but in our hearts life. you will always be there. You will always be with You were a wonderful us, living on in the many Mum, Grandmother and that you have taught. Great Grandmother, you Endless gratitude and will be sadly missed. respect for all that you Loved mother of Philip, have done for me and my daugher-in-law Jayne family. xoxo Love James, Chels, Tannah, Raf, and Margot. Dearest Granny, We hold you close within Granny, our hearts and there you Your smile lights up the will remain. To walk with room. I will be forever us throughout our lives grateful for your love, until we meet again. support and guidance in Love from Michelle, Josh, which you provided me. Levi, Toby and Bella xoxo Your memories will continue in my heart. Granny, You will be forever loved Words can't describe how and missed. much you will be missed. Love Nicole and Rupert. I'm going to miss your smile, your hugs and all Granny, you cared so round miss your kindness. much for everyone you It's not a goodbye, it's a knew, you cared so much see you again another for your family. You day. always took me to football Lots of love From Jacinta, and made me find my love Sam and Logan xoxo for netball. The last few years were Mum, so tough on you, but no Throughout my life you matter how tough they taught and gave so much were on you, you always and for those lessons I will showed up. I love you always thank you. Your Granny, until we meet commitment to community again. is deeply instilled and will Love Kara and Vanessa. still continue to guide me. But it was witnessing you as a grandmother that I saw your world light up, Mum you adored and were adored. Rest now Mum. Forever in our hearts, forever loved - Joanne and Jimmy.
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HENRY, Shirley. We sadly mourn the passing of a true, kind, caring family friend whose life was full of loving deeds. Deepest sympathy to Shirl's beautiful family from the McQuillens Carol, Colin, Narelle and Mark, Lauren and Grant, Leigh and Kelly, Danielle and Shaun and our families. RIP Shirl - Go Crows!
HENRY, Shirley. Valued and respected life member of the Newry Football Netball club. Shirley was our No. 1 supporter, a club icon and dedicated hard worker for our club. Condolences to Graham and family. "Long live the Crows"
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O'CONNOR, Gerald (Gerry). Born 12/1/1941 - passed away quietly at Wilson Lodge 9/9/2020. Segue Community Hub and Arts Cafe - Stratford's Neighbourhood House is saddened by the death of our friend and steadfast volunteer Gerry. We will miss Gerry's quick mind and expansive conversations, his broad interests and knowledge, his sociable character and the warm fires that he provided at segue for the last seven years. We may not miss his jokes! WHELAN, Wilma Graham Thomson (Wil) 24/01/1942 - 10/09/2020. Passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 after a long illness. Wife of Tom (dec.). Mother to Shayne and Andrew (dec.). Grandma to Matthew and Kristy. Great Grandma to Zoe. Now with Tom and Andrew and the rest of their families. Much loved, safe in the arms of the Lord.
LOVE (nee Roderick), Christine Dawn. 16/5/1950 - 11/9/2020 Wife of Mike. Mum to Sarah and Kate. Nan to Lilli, Ethan and Mason. Mum-in-law to her two boys. My Chris, from the first time we met at the Orbost swimming pool 54 years ago, you have been my friend, companion and wife. You were the captain who steered us through all the rough patches into the calm. When I got on my high horse about something or other I read or heard, your "if you can't change it don't worry about it" would always bring me back to earth. The last five years you fought the big fight and got over the big mountain, but Everest was just too big. Save a seat for me beside you at the pool. Always in my heart, your Mike.
WHELAN (nee Skirving), Wilma. Sister-in-law to Bev and Bob, auntie to Sue, Graham and Tracey. Deepest sympathy to Shane and Jenny. After a long battle. Will be sadly missed. WHELAN (nee Skirving), Wilma. Sister-in-law to Lois Nicholls, auntie to Wayne, Stephen and David, and families. Deepest sympathy to Shane, Jenny, Matthew and Kristy. A long battle finally over. Rest in peace
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HARRIS. A private family service for Mrs Patricia Mary "Pat" Harris will be held at St. Paul's Anglican LOVE, Chris. Cathedral, Sale at 11am Chris was an amazing on MONDAY (September woman. Loyal, humble, 21, 2020). resilient, brave, and extremely hard working. Please see our website She loved the little things for livestream details. in life that are often overlooked. Chris adored her family and cared little for materialistic things (apart from her rose gold jewellery). What an amazing grandmother to her three cherished grandchildren. Our thoughts are HENRY (nee Coffey) with Mick, Sarah and Stu, A private funeral service Kate and Stu, Lil, Ethan for Mrs Shirley Henry will be held at St Andrew's and Mason. Rest easy Chris you will Uniting Church Maffra, TOMORROW (Wednesbe missed. - Marcus, Bec and family. day September 16, 2020) commencing at 11am. Please visit our website for the live stream of Shirley's service. LOVE, Chris. Deepest sympathy to Mick, Sarah and Stu, Kate, Stu, Lilli, Ethan and Mason on the passing of Chris. A loyal and loving wife to Mick. True friend to Lou, Geoff and family. Going to miss our chats Chris. Love Lou. Xxx LOVE (nee Roderick). A private family service for Mrs Christine Dawn Love will be held at the Sale LOVE, Chris. Cemetery at 11am on So many wonderful mem- FRIDAY (September 18, ories shared with our dear 2020). friend Chris. You will be deeply missed. Condolences to Mike and family. Fly high my friend. Rob, Rhonda, Julie and family. Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 - Page 29
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BELL, Jenny. September 19, 2000. 20 years gone, but always lovingly remembered and sadly missed. Forever in our hearts. Love Glenn, Alicia, Corey and Damien.
BERKELMANS, Blair. 12/6/1982 - 15/9/2018 We think of you with love and pride, sometimes have a little laugh. They say time heals - it hasn't, we miss you so much. Mum, Dad, Janae, Christon and their families.
SHINGLES, Martin. (Haksaw) 14/3/1970 - 17/9/1995 Son, (Haksaw) 50 years ago, I delivered and held you lovingly in my arms, a little apprehensive, excited and content you had arrived safely. Your first seven days of life were a battle for you, I could only look and touch you as you lay in your crib. Day by day you got stronger, to my delight, so home we went together. Experiencing daily, that little boy who became a man feeling much pride, as your character, determination, respect and generosity with kindness for those around you developed. Nothing could have prepared me for the news you would not be coming home ever again on that fateful day. I miss your voice and the phone calls home. Miss you heaps. Love you, Shortie.
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SHINGLES, Martin. 14/3/1970 - 17/9/1995 Big brother, confidante and best friend. I often sit and think about the 25 years since you left me and the happiness and joy that was shared by you and I. I think of all the laughter, the smiles and all the fun and before I even know it my tears have once again begun. For although it brings me comfort, to walk down memory lane it reminds me how, without you, life has never been the same. Love your little sis, Wal.
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BLACKER, George. September 17, 1930. We are all thinking of you on your 90th birthday. Wish you were here with all of us. Love Linda, Ken, Lauren, Pauline and Skin xxxxx
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Double for Douch at Sale greyhounds David Braithwaite
MAFFRA-BASED trainer Des Douch left Sunday night’s Sale greyhounds meeting with two winners. After training a winner at Sale on Friday night, Douch’s Ha Ha MacGyer continued his success on Sunday in race four, a 440 metre event restricted to dogs with one or two wins. Winning in 24.9 seconds, Ha Ha MacGyer recorded back-to-back victories following two consecutive second placings to begin his racing career. Finishing 6.64s behind in second place was Claydon, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman. In race 11, the second heat of the 440m series for dogs with three to six wins, Eilish (25.12s) came home strongly to win for Douch by a neck from Suspense Rules, trained at Yarram by Brian Alford. The first heat was won by William Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, in 24.83s, continuing a good run of form, which now includes two wins and a second from his previous three starts. Slick Paws, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, snuck through for second. The final will be held during this Sunday’s meeting at Sale. Chase The Magic, trained at Tanjil South by Kate Gorman, won the 440m maiden final in 25.29s. Coming into the race as a reserve, Chase The Magic had a big finish, passing Whistling Bullet, trained by Ben Joske at Jeerlang Junction, and Dr Santiago, for Judith McMahon at Darriman, in the straight. Gorman also tasted success in the next race, with End Game claiming the 440m race restricted to dogs with no or one win in 25.48s. Race five, the 520m grade five, was won by Madalia Mick, trained by Robert Cook at Munro. Coming off a victory at Warragul on Monday, Madalia Mick was last out of the boxes, but worked his way
to the front by the back straight, kicked on to win by seven lengths in 29.66s. Litter brother Madalia Ken, trained by John Connor at Rosedale, won race seven, the 440m mixed grade four and five, in 24.99s, ahead of Dani Thrills, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong. Dr Rozzie finished third for Bill McMahon at Darriman. The program began with Aston Shine (25.24s) winning a 440m maiden for Catani trainer Tanya Sincock. Showtime Boomer was second for Clark and Pearl’s Entity third for Lyn Smith at Nambrok. Lara Lara, trained by Paul Mathieson at Lara, pipped Locked In, trained at Kilmany by Yvonne Andrews, at the post to win race six, the 520m grade five, in 29.68s. Wild Card (29.78s), trained by Jason Thompson at Peacedale, claimed a third successive win in race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five, ahead of Zipping Samara, trained by Carolyn Jones at Rosedale. Race nine, restricted to dogs with two or three wins over 440m, was won by Chunk Of Love (25.3s) for Joske. Akina Archer, trained by Samantha McKay at Denison, finished third. The night ended with $20.80 outsider Zipping Trent (24.95s) winning race 12, a 440m grade five, for Lara trainer Robert Camilleri. In third place was Skittle for Justin Booker at Kilmany. ON Friday night at Sale, Bill McMahon recorded two wins, beginning in race seven, the 440m mixed grade four and five. After winning her previous start at Sale, Kasey Anne won in 25.03s, ahead of Got The Torque, trained by Robert Bean at Tinamba, and Lemonade Kid for Jenny Gieschen at Valencia Creek. Dr Headley (25.22s) won the race 10 440m grade five, with Aston Kenji, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok, second. The race two 440m maiden was won by Jimmy Goat Rose (25.27s) for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, with Campanita third for Carolyn Jones.
Short-priced favourite Marshall’s King, trained by Douch, won race three, the 440m mixed grade six and seven, in 24.98s, more than five seconds ahead of Take A Sunflower, trained by Shane Jack at Dalmore. Flywheel Frankey finished third for Sam Bye at Gormandale. Harper’s Girl (25.24s), trained by Bean, won race four, the 440m grade six.Timmy, trained by Kim McMahon at Darriman, led to the bend before finishing second, with Jenny Kay Rose third for Jeff Chignell. Race five, the 520m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins, was won by Clan McMillan (28.87s) for McMillan. Mad Eye Madam, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains, was a chance to win in the straight, but finished second to Clan McMillan, who kicked away to win by a length. Flywheel Bella claimed back-to-back wins for Bye, winning race eight, the 440m free for all, in 25.29s, by a head from Impending, trained by Clark. Bill McMahon’s Sweet Demi finished third in a race which six of the eight dogs were in contention at the top of the home straight. Jindivick (25.28s), trained by Robert Colpoys at Bass, won the race one 440m maiden by a nose from Jet Lee Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell, who finished strongly. In third place was Nathan Ryder, trained by Michael Delaney at Cobains. Charango, trained by William Majoor at Tanjil South, produced a big finish to win race six, the 520m mixed grade four and five, in 29.55s, ahead of Demolition, trained by Lyn Smith. Tank Slap, trained by Eddie Lieshout at Drouin, led until half-way up the home straight, but finished third. Race nine, a 440m grade five, was won by Mt View Audrey (25.27s) for Trevor Whitford at Willow Grove, with Loaded second for Devon North trainer James Absalom and Diamond Cartel third for Maffra trainer Corey Fulford. GREYHOUND racing will continue at Sale on Friday night.
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CATCH The Thief and Zipping Hamish will conest the inaugural Speed Star greyhound series tomorrow. Catch The Thief, trained at Briagolong by Matt Clark, shot to second place on the 525 metre rankings with a win at The Meadows in Melbourne on Thursday. Catch The Thief won a 525m mixed grade four and five in a stunning run by four lengths. It was his first race since finishing seventh in the Cranbourne Classic last month following a hat-trick of wins. The time of 29.61s moved Catch The Thief into second position on the 525m rankings behind group one winner Simon Told Helen, who will not contest the series. Three $35,000 Speed Star events — over 525m, 600m and 725m — will be held at The Meadows tomorrow, each involving matchraces. Also in the 525m race tomorrow night at 7.52pm is Zipping Hamish, trained at Rosedale by Carolyn Jones, who qualified with the 29.80s he recorded when winning at the track last month. Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith had two winners at Warrnambool on Thursday, with Earn The Answers an impressive
victor in a 450m maiden. Shot Gun Pistol advanced to Thursday’s final of the 450m grade five series by winning his heat, claiming a hat-trick of victories in the process. On Thursday night at Warragul, Cosmic Roy, trained by Michael Delaney at Cobains, won a 400m maiden. Rocket Strike, trained by Robert Cook at Munro, won the 460m grade five, a length ahead of a fast-finishing Splinter, trained at Maffra by Lindsay Fulford. In the 400m grade six, Esther Bale, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, broke away approaching the bend on her way to a four-length win. Kuta Cowboy, trained by Clint Leviston at Callignee, and Aaron’s Me Boy, trained by Peter Borradale at Rosedale, finished second and third respectively on a 460m maiden, while Borradale’s Maximum Trina came second in a 400m grade five. Addy Belle finished second in 400m restricted race for Heyfield trainer Donald Rhodes. ON Friday at Healesville, Go Nera finished second by a head in a 350m restricted win race for Alberton West trainer Leanne Burke. ASTON Grenchache, trained by Owen McGovern at Rosedale, won a 311m grade seven at Cranbourne on Saturday. Prize
Diamond finished third for Northway. Louranda, trained by Darren Watts at Maffra, came third in a 520m restricted win race, following back-to-back second placings. At The Meadows that night, Brickman, trained by Des Douch at Maffra, finished third in the 525m grade five. The dog entered the race favourite on the back of two consecutive wins, but was hampered by a collision on the first turn. COMING off a hat-trick of wins, Remy’s Girl, trained by Robert Bean at Tinamba, finished second in a 300m mixed grade four and five at Healesville on Sunday. Avenger Spolly, a $22.60 outsider, came third in a 300m grade five for Kilmany trainer Jessica Spoljaric. In his past six runs,Avenger Spolly has won twice, came second three times and third once. TWO dogs trained at Seaspray finished second in races at Horsham on Sunday. Canowindra, trained by Wayne Boreland, finished second in a 485m grade five. Canowndra was leading in the home straight, but could do little to stop Hatters Lane racing down the outside of the track to win. My Boy Will was runner-up in a 410m mixed grade four and five for John Boreland, with a late lunge putting him a nose short of Charley Davidson.
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A grand final after the world was shaken Liam Durkin
LONG before football, and indeed all sport, was put into perspective by COVID-19, another event had a similar impact. Just four days before the 2001 North Gippsland Football-Netball League grand final between Rosedale and Churchill, shockwaves reverberated around the world following the September 11 attacks. Where ordinarily the focus of grand final week would solely be on the impending match and nothing else, those close to the action found their attention quickly diverted to something much bigger than a game of football. With the grand final paling in significance to what was happening overseas, Rosedale captain at the time Cameron Mayne said it was surreal experience. “It went from football talk on the Tuesday night to ‘that’ talk,” he said. “It definitely made people think leading up to it. “We had a minute silence at the grand final; it put things in perspective a fair bit, to realise how lucky you are to be doing what we were doing.” As the teams stood shoulder-to-shoulder, the national anthem and minute’s silence which followed is believed to be one of the most emotionally stirring moments in NGFNL history. The Blues were out to break a 36-year premiership drought, and after finishing the season on top of the ladder, went straight through to the decider by winning the second semi-final. Mayne said the side had been building for a couple of years for a tilt at the flag, and the appointment of Anthony “Demon” Dessent as coach in 2000 put the wheels in motion. “Anthony Dessent came across from Sale — he was a very handy pick-up,” Mayne said. “Demon was an old-school coach who was tough and everyone was fit. “We picked up a couple of good players, one being Brett McGennisken and a ruckman by the name of Justin Shaeche who was an absolute man-mountain. “We picked up Neil Robertson from Traralgon, who was a Trood Award and Rodda Medal winner, Brett Van Berkel who was another one from Sale, and we were just lucky enough to pick up a couple of other players to top it all off, and lucky enough not to have many injuries either. “We had quite a few local blokes playing, a young kid Nick Diamond who’s father had played well over 200 games for the club and his family are well entrenched in the club. “We had a few over 30 that had won premierships before and knew what it was about, so we had the make-up for it — it was just getting it all right on the day.” In a lightbulb moment and strong show of unity,
Rosedale playing coach Anthony Dessent and captain Cameron Mayne hold the 2001 premiership cup aloft, while club president Mark Power applauds in the background. Photos: Fiona Nicholson Robertson had every Rosedale player wrote “we will beat Churchill today” on a board in the rooms before they ran out. “It was something that was written and everyone was apart of it and you were almost making a pledge up on the board what we were going to do as teammates,” Mayne explained. “Everyone just had to play a part, Demon stressed that you make an impact as soon as you come on the ground and the blokes we had on the bench all did as well.” After winning the toss, Rosedale made use of a howling breeze heading toward the scoreboard end at Traralgon Showgrounds, and kept Churchill goal-less in the first half. Amazingly, the Cougars kicked 12 behinds before scoring a goal, but made some running in the third, and at three quarter time the margin was only 17 points, with Rosedale ahead 10.8 (68) to 6.15 (51). The Blues ultimately kicked away in the end to
Rosedale celebrates winning the 2001 North Gippsland FNL premiership.
run out 58-point victors, 17.10 (112) to 6.18 (54). With a near 40-year drought broken, the festivities which followed were befitting of such an occasion. Mayne said the support from not only past players but the town itself was something that stuck with him. “A lot of people were hoping because they’d got so close so many other times,” he said. “We had a lot of the older guys who had played in the last one turn up at the club, the whole town was behind us. “The celebrations were pretty hectic. Presentation was on the Friday night and we were still going then, so it pretty much went for a week.” Such was the significance of Rosedale’s premiership win, some took it upon themselves to properly mark the occasion. Drivers entering Rosedale will still see “NGFL premiers for 2001” written on the sign welcoming
motorists into the town, while local baker Rex Sheehan even created a wood sculpture of the winning coach. The creation resurfaced some time ago after many years in the wilderness. Since the breakthrough 2001 win, Rosedale has added a further senior football premiership in 2015, and has also set some extraordinary feats in netball. In the past decade, the Blues have reached eight A grade grand finals for five flags. Above all, Mayne, a Rosedale boy who also coached the club, said it was great to see the next generation of Blues now leaving their own mark. “I look back at photos from then and a lot of the kids that had the Rosedale junior jumpers on have played in flags now as well with Rosedale,” he said. Eerily, those involved in the 2001 NGFNL grand final thought the world had changed forever ... and now here we are.
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Growing mullets for mental health
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LOCAL residents may have noticed an increase in the number of young people sporting mullets recently. While it is unlikely the haircut will ever truly come back into vogue, the reason for the uptake is a worthy one. A group of mates, most of whom also play local football or basketball, are sporting mullets this month to raise money for the Black Dog Institute’s ‘Mullets for Mental Health’. The timing is of particular importance to the group, who lost their friend Tom Whiley a little over two years ago. More than 15 schoolmates from Catholic College Sale’s class of 2018 who were friends with Tom are taking part, including Stratford footballer Daniel Brown. Daniel said the group was hoping to get an important message out there, and that it was great to see people down the street with mullets.
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“It’s just a reminder to have a chat or talk to someone about how they are going,” he said. The boys had their hair cut into mullets at the beginning of the month, and have so far raised a staggering $22,000 for ‘Mullets for Whiley’. Daniel described Tom as “the nicest lad you could talk to”. “Tom was a very adventurous person, pretty smart too,” he said. “He was 18, nearly 19, and had already gone hiking around the world — he’d gone to base camp on Mount Everest.” Donations are open until the end of the month,and can be made by visiting www.teamblackdog.org.au/ fundraisers/MulletsforWhiley/mulletsformentalhealth
When asked about his own mullet, Daniel admitted it was “pretty average”, but said there were some standouts in the group. “One of our mates hadn’t cut his hair since deb [the school’s debutante ball] so it looks very funny,”
he said. The awareness surrounding suicide prevention is of particular note in the sporting community at this point in time, as many are still coming to terms with the loss of Stratford footballer Lachlan Heywood last month. Counselling services have been set up for Stratford players and staff in the wake of the tragedy. Friends of Tom’s undertaking the initiative are Joel Hutchins, Kyle Missen, John Robbins, Tom Schacht, Jackson Cottrell, Cooper Dixon, Jack Dessent, Jack McCaughey, Griffan Randle, Ben Shanahan, Shayne Steer, Hamish Telfer, Cooper Short and Theo Green. If you or someone you know needs help, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or BeyondBlue on 1300 22 4636.
Coronavirus pandemic puts cricket’s Youth Premier League on hold
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CRICKET Victoria’s Youth Premier League tournament has been placed on hold for the 2020-21 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. Planning for the statewide tournament had been significantly disrupted. Cricket Victoria will continue to work closely with associations to ensure local competitions get their respective seasons underway safely when government and public health restrictions allow. Throughout the coming season, Cricket Victoria and associations will aim to create localised representative opportunities to ensure the best performing players are given the chance to compete at a higher level.
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Cricket Victoria’s coaching and talent specialists will continue to play a key role in identifying and nurturing promising male and female players while also offering opportunities to further develop their cricketing experience. The region’s best young cricketers play for Gippsland Pride in the YPL. Cricket Victoria chief executive Andrew Ingleton thanked clubs and associations for their initiative and understanding as the pandemic continues to throw up challenges. “Unfortunately circumstances won’t allow the Youth Premier League to take place this season, but we look forward to continuing to work closely
with leagues to deliver representative opportunities where we can, while also providing access to our coaching and talent specialists,” he said. Cricket Victoria will look to launch a new YPL pathway system ahead of the 2021-22 season, which will continue to focus on providing statewide representative opportunities for emerging young players. Cricket Victoria high performance manager Dean Russ said the YPL was a vital avenue for developing cricketing talent throughout the state. “We’ll use this time to refine the competition to ensure it provides an even more valuable platform when it returns,” he said.
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the canister and the tailgate. Ranger Wildtrak X benefits from the upgrades brought to Ranger Wildtrak for the 2020 model year. These include new high-performance Bi-LED headlights for greater vision ahead, as well as increased vehicle visibility to other road users. Ranger Wildtrak X offers more than $6000 worth of components for only $2000, including unique 18-inch alloy wheels with +35 offset in tough matte black finish and a black nudge bar with an LED light bar. An A-pillar-mounted snorkel allows the Ranger Wildtrak X’s powertrain to breathe
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