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Hopes of lockdown lift VICTORIA is into its fourth day of its snap lockdown announced on Friday to stem the spread of COVID-19, with stage four restrictions currently enforced across the state.

The most severe restrictions regional Victoria has ever experienced, there are currently four reasons to leave home: shopping for essentials, care and caregiving, exercise and work — if it is essential.

Exercise and shopping is limited to

five kilometres from people’s homes, but regional residents with no shops in their five-kilometre radius can travel to the one closest to them.

People must wear fitted face masks whenever they leave home — indoors and outdoors.

People cannot have visitors to their homes unless they are an intimate partner, and can only meet with one other person who they don’t live with to exercise.

Yesterday, some local students made the shift back to learning from home,

others enjoyed a student free day, and some schools closed completely, while childcare centres and kindergartens remained open.

Gyms, pools, community centres, entertainment venues and libraries are all closed, and local sport was cancelled.

No visitors are permitted into health care, aged care or other residential facility settings, except for end-of-life reasons, as a support partner for birth or a parent to accompany a child.

Despite essential stores like supermarkets, bottle shops and pharmacies

remaining open, the announcement still sparked a disappointing wave of panic buying across Wellington Shire, as some people rushed the toilet paper aisles to get several months’ supply for the five days.

Local hardware stores closed their doors to anyone but tradespeople, inconveniencing those who had planned to occupy themselves with home improvements.

Cafés and restaurants were reduced to offering just take-away, devastating venues caught out by the short notice.

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FRIDAY’S shock announcement that the state was going into a five-day lockdown to head off a potential third wave of COVID-19 infections has stunned local businesses, many who have not yet recovered financially from last year’s lockdowns.

As Melburnians began racing out of the city within hours of the announcement, businesses were left scrambling to make allowances for the snap restrictions on movement and social interactions.

Sale café owner Carol Miller said she understood the need for swift action after the infectious UK-virus escaped from hotel quarantine, but she struggled to accept that the systems in place had failed again.

“It is frustrating to think that, really, this all could have been avoided,” she said.

Her business, like many others, will have to bear the cost of not having dine-in customers and the logistical pain of having to rejig staff rosters and change orders.

But there’s also the emotional pain of dealing with the uncertainty and the ensuing chaos.

“Yes, this will cost us money, but it’s also really stressful; I’ve just employed a couple of people only to have to tell them not to come in,” she said.

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Many had ordered additional supplies for a welcome Valentine’s Day rush.

Some eateries encouraged couples to indulge in their take-away menus for a romantic dinner at home instead to reduce losses.

On their busiest day on the calendar, many local florists shut their doors, but remained open for contactless deliveries and click and collect.

Hotel and accommodation providers can stay open to support guests already staying onsite, but no new bookings can be made.

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are so many businesses that will be worse off.”

Some businesses are facing crippling costs as a result of the timing of the lockdown, with the Valentine’s Day weekend always huge for restaurants and caterers.

One well known local restaurant and venue told the Gippsland Times it was looking at a refund bill of more than $30,000 for a week of cancelled bookings, including a wedding on Saturday.

For a few others, thankfully it hasn’t been quite as painful.

The new owner of Jen’s Flowers, Lauren Connors, said Friday’s announcement brought on a “panic buying” response that resulted in the shop selling out of its large supply of Valentine’s Day red roses within hours.

“We had about 90 bunches of them still available for people who hadn’t pre-ordered, but they just went,” she said.

Although the shop had to close its doors to customers when the lockdown kicked in, Ms Connors said she and her staff were “flat out” all weekend with contactless pick-ups and creating alternative floral arrangements.

“The only thing we didn’t get is the walk-in customers who like to visualise the flowers and hand pick some for an arrangement — but otherwise it’s business as usual,” she said.

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Singing flowers, a pump track and nature-based playground

Above: The proposed nature-based playground at Apex Park, Stratford.

Left and below: The proposed BMX and pump track.

THE final design for a new nature-based playground and BMX-pump track in Stratford’s Apex Park has been released, and construction is now underway.

The playground will feature a climbing ropes course, basket swing, balancing logs and an accessible spinner which will allow wheelchair access for inclusive play.

The ropes course was voted the most popular piece of play equipment following recent community feedback.

The children of Stratford said they enjoyed climbing at Apex Park, and asked for more challenging climbing ropes, which have been incorporated into the design.

The new ropes course provides climbing, scrambling and balancing for all skill levels.

The basket swing was the second-most popular item, with Stratford’s children ensuring it could fit more than one person.

Harmony flowers — interactive flowers that sing when struck — will also be installed, and were chosen by Stratford Primary School and St Patrick’s Primary School students to replace the talking tubes that were removed from the design because of community feedback regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) hygiene.

Avon Landcare Group and social enterprise Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland have developed and designed the landscaping, with plenty of indigenous plants set to improve the environment surrounding the park, the new bridge and the Avon River.

Shelters, additional seating, more bins and a water fountain have also been included in the final design.

The new additions to Apex Park will be built close to the new bridge and have been designed to complement the park’s existing playground and facilities.

The improvements to Apex Park are scheduled for completion in the coming months.

The new bridge began operating in December 2020, as part of the Gippsland Line Upgrade, which eventually will enable trains to run every 40 minutes between Traralgon and Melbourne in off-peak periods.

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Drilling to secure Briag’s water supply

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Julie Bryer from Heyfield Community Resource Centre is excited about the MyTown project, which could act as a model of energy efficiency for towns around the country. Photo: Liz Bell

Drilling at Briagolong Water Treatment Plant.

AN observation bore has been drilled at the Briagolong Water Treatment Plant, in a bid to find a long-term reliable water source for the Briagolong community.

The Briagolong reticulated town water supply system gets its water solely from two shallow bores in the Wa De Lock Aquifer, north of the town.

Historically the aquifer has been a reliable source of water.

However, in January and February 2020, Briagolong was placed under stage two water restrictions, following three years of drought.

Following community consultation in 201920 undertaken by Gippsland Water, residents confirmed a preference for a new and deeper bore targeting a lower aquifer as a more reliable water source.

The results from the investigations are expected

by July this year, and will give an indication as to

Heyfield explores microgrid option

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community for getting behind the sustainability projects and embracing challenges to reduce energy costs and create a better future.

“This is really all about community, and what the community wants,” she said.

As well understanding the feasibility of a microgrid for Heyfield, the MyTown project will also develop the knowledge and tools to make it faster, easier and cheaper for other similar towns in regional Australia to do the same for their communities.

As long as COVID restrictions are relaxed next week, the launch will take place next Thursday, February 25, at Heyfield Wetlands, from 6pm.

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ONE of the country’s most impressive community sustainability projects will officially launch next week, with community representatives, dignitaries and energy experts gathering together to celebrate the MyTown Heyfield project.

The microgrid feasibility project, which secured $1.9 million in government funding, has cemented the town’s place as a leader in community-driven sustainability projects.

With the potential to act as a model for other regional towns, the project is now gaining the attention of communities all over Australia.

Over the next three years, the ‘MyTown’ project will determine what the best local energy solution is for the town.

This could be a microgrid, which would allow groups of homes and businesses to use, generate and share electricity among each other.

As part of the project, about 300 data collecting gadgets are being installed on meter boxes around Heyfield, gathering information from houses and businesses about energy usage.

Thanks to federal government funding and additional support from the Latrobe Valley Authority, the project is being run by the Heyfield Community Resource Centre and Australian digital energy company Wattwatchers, with help from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Sydney.

Resource centre committee member Julie Bryer said the microgrid idea began with an idea to improve energy reliability and provide economic benefits for businesses and residents, and had grown into something with huge, Australia-wide implications.

“This is bigger than Ben Hur,” she said.

“Sometimes I get overwhelmed by the size of this and what it means for communities everywhere, and I think,‘gosh, what have we started?’,” she said.

“We’ve been having meetings with ministers and energy companies, and there’s people in Sydney involved, it really has been just incredible to see it all coming together.”

The resource centre has been at the forefront of several renewable energy projects that have provided economic benefits and supported a move to clean energy.

It headed a bulk-buying solar project that has helped Heyfield and the surrounding area boast one of the highest proportions of homes and businesses with solar panels in Australia, generating about 2.5 megawatts each year; has showcased a flag system to help households and businesses assess their level of sustainability and encourage a community-wide approach to sustainability; and headed a community insulation program and an LED light program.

Ms Bryer said she was proud of the Heyfield

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whether the location is suitable for providing a long-term reliable water source of the Briagolong community.

Briagolong residents can attend Gippsland Water’s online event next Tuesday, February 23, from 12.30pm to learn more about the water outlook for the region and plans to ensure water availability for the future.

The event will explain how issues such as climate change and population growth put pressure on water systems in the region, and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

For more information and to register for the event, visit www.gippswater.com.au/

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A Sale resident says the new bus routes need tweaking SALE’S new bus network promises residents “more trips, more often, to more parts of the town”, but some residents are questioning whether they’re being taken for a ride.

A new network came into place on February 1, which added two new routes to make six routes in total, running six days a week with 25 new stops.

As part of route two’s redesign, four stops were removed, three of which are located on Bowman Drive, Chester St and McLachlan St, including a stop at the Lion’s Park athletics track.

For passengers in this area, the closest bus stops available are along Dryden Place and Gibsons Rd. Sale resident Katherine Jackiw said since the changes had come into place, plenty of residents in the area who didn’t drive had been left without a means of transport to Sale’s central business district.

Ms Jackiw said she had driven her elderly neighbours to shops on multiple occasions, and noticed people waiting for buses that would never come at existing bus stop signs and old timetables which were yet to be removed.

She said Public Transport Victoria gave no notice about the loss of the well-used bus stops.

“The north route has been available for more than 25 years to a variety of residents who do not have cars,” she said.

“Many are elderly, unemployed or on low incomes, and rely on these buses.

“PTV clearly has not considered the great inconvenience and disadvantage residents in this area now face.”

Ms Jackiw suggested a solution was available — immediately after the McLachlan St bus stop, the bus could turn right into Jackson Avenue and return to Gibsons Rd before continuing on its new route along Cobains Rd. Ms Jackiw has been in touch with the office of Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, which put in a complaint to PTV on her behalf.

“While it’s great that after much campaigning we have additional bus services in Sale, the government needs to get the implementation right and communicate clearly with bus users.”

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“I’ve raised this matter directly with PTV and expect them to act quickly to get this right.”

A Department of Transport spokesperson confirmed four bus stops that were set to be decommissioned were not removed when the new network went live on February 1.

Last Thursday, the department engaged a contractor to install notices at each decommissioned bus stop, with plans to remove the stops all together in two weeks.

“The Department of Transport would like to apologise to our patrons for this oversight and any confusion it has caused,” the spokesperson said.

The department said it would continue to monitor the new network and welcomed feedback from the community.

The new network adds two new routes to connect the Glebe Estate, Sale Showgrounds, the Port of Sale TAFE campus, Gippsland Regional Sports Complex and Royal Freemasons Residential Aged Care to the rest of town — adding 22 new weekday trips and 50 new Saturday trips.

There has also been an increase in operating hours, with some routes running from 6am to 7pm on weekdays and new Saturday services running from 7.30am to 6pm.

Details about the new bus routes can be found via www.ptv.vic.gov.au or on the PTV app.

A new public bus network came into place on February 1, which added two new routes to make six routes in total, running six days a week with 25 new stops. But as part of route two’s redesign, four stops were removed, three of which are located on Bowman Drive, Chester St and McLachlan St, including a stop at Lion’s Park athletics track.

“While it’s great that after much campaigning we have additional bus services in Sale, the government needs to get the implementation right and communicate clearly with bus users,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It’s very disappointing that PTV has not made it

clear where bus stops have been taken out of use, leading to some people waiting at stops for a bus that never comes.

“Clearly it should act quickly to remove redundant bus stops and signage the clear up confusion among the public.

CFA embraces virtual reality fire training CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan tries the virtual reality training system.

THE Country Fire Authority’s more than 30,000 volunteer firefighters will soon have access to virtual reality firefighting training, with a tailored training package under development.

CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the technology would help deliver CFA’s number one priority — people’s safety — whether volunteers, staff or the public.

“Accurate risk perception is the key to staying safe while fighting fires,” he said.

“It’s at the core of all firefighting.

“For the past 20 years, CFA has been at the forefront of computer-based learning for operational skills and improving people’s natural ability to perceive risks in the field.

“But we’re always looking for more innovative ways to help our volunteers.

“That’s why we’re developing virtual reality firefighting training,” he said.

“The initial concept came from our volunteers themselves — a way to give volunteers a ‘real life’ ability to assess their skills, without exposing them to danger.”

FLAIM Trainer and FLAIM Extinguisher are unique training systems developed specifically for firefighters by Geelong-based tech company FLAIM Systems alongside Deakin University researchers.

FLAIM Systems chief technology officer and CFA volunteer James Mullins said FLAIM Trainer worked in a similar way to a flight simulator for pilot training, but was designed specifically for firefighters.

“It combines virtual reality technology with real-life industry standard equipment, such as a fire nozzle, breathing apparatus, hose reel, and automated sense-perception devices such as a fire-proximity heat suit to simulate both the visual and sensory feelings of being in a fire,” he said.

“Alongside the virtual reality headset, it gives the volunteers an opportunity to participate in a growing library of different scenarios - from house fires and grass fires to aeroplane fires.”

FLAIM Systems is a Victorian start-up company of 18 employees, with an expanding customer base in 25 countries.

Initially, CFA will buy five FLAIM Trainer and 10 FLAIM Extinguisher systems, which will be kept at its state logistics centre, but will be used for training across the state once it is rolled out this year.

Chief Officer Heffernan said CFA volunteers from across Victoria piloted FLAIM Trainer for six months to see if it suited operational requirements.

“The feedback from members was very positive,” he said.

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Kalbar Operations chief executive Jozsef Patarica said Kalbar Operations was “following due process set by the Victorian state government and respected the rigour and scrutiny of the Environment Effects Statement process being applied to the Fingerboards Mineral Sands Project”.

He said Kalbar Operations had presented “positive changes” to the project for consideration by the independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee, one of which is the use of centrifuges to ensure water usage was minimised.

Mr Patarica said the company “respects” the Inquiry and Advisory Committee’s decision to adjourn the panel inquiry to allow adequate time for the proposed positive changes to be assessed.

“Kalbar remains focused on completing the EES process, with the public hearing as the final step in the process,” he said.

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Drivers are reminded not to park outside Vinnies

DRIVERS are being reminded not to park outside Vinnies opportunity shop in York St, Sale, with all parking spaces recently removed to make way for a bus stop.

Four parking bays were removed to make way for the bus stop, however a Transport Department spokesman said car parking was still available in the area.

He said bus stop locations were selected that would give the community safe and easy access to bus services and key locations around town.

“We’ve placed ‘bus zone’ signs at this location, as well as new line marking to help the community identify this area as a new bus stop,” he said.

Changes to the bus network were introduced in Sale on February 1, delivering more services to more parts of the town and Saturday services for the first time.

As part of the changes, a new bus stop was created on the Princes Highway in Sale, opposite the IGA supermarket, and directly outside Vinnies.

The spokesman said bus stop locations were assessed against a set of standard guidelines, and this bus stop location was chosen for a range of reasons including space for passengers to get on and off the bus, room for the bus to safely pull over, good visibility for the bus driver and drivers in passing vehicles, and no nearby infrastructure like lamp posts or drainage pits.

Details on the new services can be found on the Public Transport Victoria website at ptv.vic.gov.au or on the PTV app.

forward to the recommendations by the IAC being made to the Minister for Planning and subsequently the minister’s decision.”

In its submission to the Inquiry and Advisory Committee, Kalbar states “centrifuges would provide certainty about water recovery from the

fine tailings that is independent of climatic and soil conditions”.

It also states that centrifuges allow for a “continuous mining and backfilling operation” that significantly reduces overburden haul distance, which in turn reduces noise and dust generation.

But Ms Clerke said the use of centrifuges was a “fundamental change to the mining operations”, and there was no information on their environmental impacts.

Although centrifuges have been applied in other types of mines, Ms Clerke said they had never been used or tested in mineral sands mining.

Because of the late advice about the increase in water use and the centrifuge, the main directions hearing set for February 15 has now been adjourned for at least three weeks.

Another direction hearing to set a new timetable and address other matters was heard yesterday.

Ms Clerke said fundraising had enabled the group to engage six experts to give evidence at the directions hearing, but that fundraising would continue for those experts to review the new material and respond to the late changes.

Kalbar is expected to be represented by a team of 17 experts.

The relevant Kalbar documents can be found at //engage.vic.gov.au/fingerboards-IAC/

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THE company behind the proposed mineral sands mine at Glenaladale has defended a large, lastminute increase in the amount of water it expects to need during operations, despite it not being detailed in the recently-released Environment Effects Statement.

Kalbar Operations is now proposing the use of a centrifuge in an attempt to reduce water usage and resolve an error in the EES, which overstated the water recovery from the tailings.

Instead of the water recovery rate being 80 per cent, it would only be 55 per cent, with more water subsequently likely to be needed.

In its submission to the Inquiry and Advisory Committee, one of Kalbar’s expert witnesses, John Sweeney, states that instead of three gigalitres of water being required for operations, as detailed in the EES, the amount could be four to five gigalitres.

According to opponents Minefree Glenaladale, Kalbar is claiming the error was discovered only when it was pointed out in the EES submissions.

However, Minefree Glenaladale spokeswoman Sharon Clerke claimed other correspondence showed the mining company had known more than four months ago about the error.

Ms Clerke said the Inquiry and Advisory Committee and submitters were only informed of the change a short time before the panel hearing was due to begin yesterday.

“An enormous amount of time and expense has already been expended on responding to an EES which is now substantially different,” she said.

“It is incredibly unfair that more money will have to be found by the community to pay for more expert technical witnesses to respond to the impacts of these changes.

“When the EES was released it is clear that the centrifuge option was already being explored by Kalbar, so why was the EES allowed to be released without this information, and why did it take so

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Telling the stories of our history Gunai and Gunditjmara man Stephen Thorpe speaks about the Warrigal Creek massacre, between Giffard and Woodside.

AN online platform has been launched to share stories from Victorian Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people — including a story a local massacre.

As negotiations get underway for Australia’s first treaty, the new website, Deadly and Proud, features Aboriginal storytellers from across the state sharing their stories of pride in Aboriginal culture, resilience, community and the historic path to treaty and truth-telling.

One story, titled ‘Confronting the Truth’, is about the Warrigal Creek massacre, as told by Gunai and Gunditjmara man Stephen Thorpe.

The massacre involved estimates of between 60 and 180 Aboriginal people being surrounded and killed by English settlers on horseback, along the creek that runs between Giffard and Woodside.

“That story is significant and impactful because that story hasn’t been widely shared,” Mr Thorpe says in the video.

“The women and children and the elderly were killed first, because they were the first along the track.

“It’s said they pinned the Aboriginal people against the creek, and opened fire with their rifles and guns.

“There’s not a willingness to face these things head on and go, look, this is the truth — this is what has happened in this country.

“That denial-ism is really hurting the whole nation, it’s hurting people — it’s felt on all sides I think.

“We need to be brave and courageous — all Australians — to confront that stuff.”

The video links to a massacre map, showing the locations of known killings of Aborigines by Europeans for the 18 years between 1836 and 1853, including 15 massacre sites in Gippsland.

The map attributes Angus McMillan and his men to killings, which took “a heavy toll” on Aboriginals between 1840 and 1844, including massacres in Maffra, Bonny Creek, Nuntin, Butchers Creek and Warrigal Creek.

Two separate incidents are recorded in Maffra, in 1841 and 1844, “with an unknown number shot”.

Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri man, Deadly and Proud campaign director and renowned actor, writer, producer and performer Tony Briggs, said the new online platform highlighted the resilience of Indigenous people to survive and thrive in Victoria, the unique practices of their cultures and their strong connection to country and community.

“All Victorians can and should be proud of what we have in Victoria,” he said.

“Our state’s history is shared, as is our future.”

Victorians can learn more about the whole state by exploring the interactive map of Victoria on the platform.

Deadly and Proud continues on from the state government’s Deadly Questions campaign in 2018, which answered more than 4000 questions from the public.

Victoria’s treaty could include the recognition of past wrongs, acknowledge the unique position of Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians in the state, enhance existing laws, offer official apologies and truth-telling, and transfer decision-making power and resources so that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal Victorians can make decisions about the matters that affect their lives.

For more information about Deadly and Proud, visit deadlyandproud.vic.gov.au

Tax cuts ‘benefitting Gippslanders’ GIPPSLANDERS are seeing more money in their pockets, as a result of the 2020-21 federal budget tax cuts.

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the government’s tax cuts were already benefitting Gippslanders and were focused on helping people with cost of living pressures and creating more local jobs.

“Under the government’s plan, low and middle-income earners in Gippsland are getting an extra $1060 to $2745 each, and $5490 for a dual income household,” he said.

“The government is putting more money into the pockets of Gippslanders with taxpayers getting a tax cut backdated to July 1, 2020, and retaining the low and middle-income tax offset for an additional year.

“This means Gippslanders will have more of their own money to spend on what matters to them, which helps local businesses and creates more jobs in our region.”

Mr Chester said a lot of families had been affected by drought, bushfires and the coronavirus pandemic.

“Gippslanders deserve to be rewarded for working hard and sticking together in such difficult times and these tax incentives let them decide where they spend their money in the local community,” he said.

Mr Chester said the government was also providing a targeted cash flow boost.

The front door of Sale’s Push ‘n’ Pedal bike shop was smashed to gain access to a mountain bike.

Sale man arrested following smash and grab at bike shop Tax cuts, the expansion of the instant asset write-of and temporary tax incentives are making a difference in Gippsland, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester.

“Businesses are already benefitting from available for businesses with a turnover the expansion of the instant asset write- up to $5 billion to encourage investment off, which allows 99 per cent of businesses and improve cash flow. to write off the full value of assets they “This tax relief is for hard working purchase,” he said.

Australians and businesses, to create jobs, “Temporary tax incentives are also rebuild the economy and secure the future.”

A SALE man has been charged following a burglary at the Push ‘n’ Pedal bike shop in Sale earlier this month.

Local police executed a search warrant on a Sale property on Friday morning, and alleged they found the expensive Focus Jam 6.7 Nine mountain bike which was taken from the Raymond St bike shop.

The front door of the shop was also smashed during the incident.

Police alleged during the search, they also recovered another bike that had earlier been reported stolen from near Gippsland Centre, Sale.

The 25-year-old man was charged with burglary, two counts of bike theft, cultivating cannabis and bail offences, and fronted Sale Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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Scammers targeting local people

INFORMATION technology experts are warning Wellington Shire residents to be wary of emailbased cyber attacks or telephone scammers posing as reputable businesses after a surge in complaints in recent months.

In some cases, Gippsland residents have been tricked out of thousands of dollars by unwittingly providing information or giving scammers remote access to their devices.

Raymond St, Sale, retailer Harvey Norman is aware of a scam targeting customers, where people are offered a ‘unique bonus offers’ and prompted to click a link to redeem a discount code.

Director Justin Whitehead said it was important to be aware of fraudsters using the names of wellknown retailers, such as Harvey Norman, to request personal or financial information or direct them to fake websites that appeared to be linked to a retailer.

Harvey Norman would never ask for customers’ personal or banking details in unsolicited communications.

A Sale woman who was recently tricked into downloading a program that infected her computer, said she was advised to do so by a caller she believed was from Telstra.

The woman said the caller was professional and polite, and she had no reason to think he was not who he claimed to be.

She also emailed the caller a photo of her driver’s licence, before realising her mistake and taking her computer to a specialist for virus removal and notifying her bank.

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Tyler Hallett from Leading Edge Computers in Sale is alarmed at the number of number of people being fooled into providing private information to scammers, or being tricked into downloading infected material onto their computers.

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scammers,or being tricked into downloading infected material on to their computers.

“In recent months our store alone has seen at least one person a day asking for their computers to be ‘cleaned’, after falling victim to a scam,” he said.

“That’s a lot more than last year, when we would get two to three people a week who had been scammed.”

Mr Hallett said one scam involved a called telling the victim their computer was infected and asking them to download TeamViewer or similar remote access software so it could be fixed.

This then provides the caller with easy access to

their device and personal information.

These types of scams are becoming more frequent, he said, as scammers take advantage of new technology to gain access to personal information.

According to Scamwatch, almost 71 per cent of these types of scams occur over the phone, with email coming a distant second at 10.3 per cent.

The watchdog says scammers will likely claim to be astaffmemberofalarge,familiartelecommunications orsoftwarecompanies—nameslikeMicrosoft,Telstra andNBNarecommonlyused—ortheymayclaimtobe providing technical support on behalf of a phone and internet provider.

Mr Hallett said banks usually kept an eye out for fraudulent or suspicious activity on accounts, but it wasn’t always enough.

“These scammers might target 500 people a day and get one who falls for it, but they only need one person,” he said.

“My advice is to never open anything on a computer unlessyouknowforcertainwhatitisandwhoiscalling, andnevermakechangesonacomputerwheninstructed to by a caller.”

TheAustralianCompetitionandConsumerWatchdog say scammers are increasingly catching out people by impersonating well-known businesses or the police so they can get access to computers and steal money or banking information.

Thewatchdogisreceivingasignificantspikeinremote access scams, with Australians losing $4.8 million to remote access scams in 2019.

An ACCC spokesperson said people should be wary of unsolicited phone calls, warning legitimate businesses would not ask for confidential information over the phone or email.

Tips to avoid being scammed Scamwatch, which is run by the ACCC, says there are simple steps to avoid being scammed:

• Be alert to the fact that scams exist.

• Know who you’re dealing with.

• Do not open suspicious texts, pop-up

windows or click on links or attachments in emails — delete them.

• Don’t respond to phone calls about your computer asking for remote access — hang up.

• Keep your personal details secure.

• Keep your mobile devices and computers secure.

• Choose your passwords carefully.

• Review your privacy and security settings on social media.

• Beware of any requests for your details or money.

• Be wary of unusual payment requests.

• Be careful when shopping online.

Scamwatch provides more information here on ways to protect against remote-access scams at nbnco.com.au/blog/the-nbn-project/ protecting-against-remote-access-scams

Hopes lockdown lifts sooner, rather than later House Tint “Given the nightmarish 12 months these cashstrapped small businesses have already been through, there’s a real risk this lockdown could break them.”

Two new cases of coronavirus were confirmed yesterday morning, with one new locally-acquired cases spreading from the Holiday Inn cluster — bringing its total to 17 cases.

The number of active cases in Victoria was 21, made up of 16 locally acquired cases.

Health authorities are blaming the use of a medication nebuliser, which turns liquid into fine mist to deliver inhaled medication, for the source of the Holiday Inn cluster, saying the 38-year-old user did not declare the device.

However, in an interview with The Age, the man, who has since been hospitalised with COVID-19, insists hotel quarantine staff were aware he had the machine, even offering to source more of the medication administered by the nebuliser and adding the whole event has been “very distressing”.

Confusion surrounding the end date of Victoria’s lockdown period, with some believing the lockdown will last for two weeks, stems from a government document outlining the stay safe period.

Released by Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton, the document reads the stay safe period will end on February 26, but Dr Sutton has since clarified directions are always written until the end of the current state of emergency, and will be revoked at the end of the five day period, dependent on case numbers.

A list of exposure sites in available via www.dhhs. vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks-covid-19

People experiencing symptoms should get tested immediately, whether they have visited an exposure site or not.

Wellington Respiratory Clinic, at 12 Inglis St, Sale, is open weekdays.

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people have expressed their exasperation at the lockdown’s far-reaching implications, with Gippsland East MLA Tim Bull acknowledging it was a frustrating time for most regional residents.

“It’s hard to take when country areas like east Gippsland, where we have no cases, are implicated in these restrictions, but our society is founded on abiding by the rules and doing the right thing, so let’s make sure we continue to do that and hopefully we’ll come out the other side of this by Wednesday,” he said.

Mr Bull encouraged people to reach out to those who weren’t coping well with the lockdown, and support businesses where they could by doing things like buying takeaway.

Mr Andrews justified regional Victoria’s inclusion in the statewide lockdown by saying it was intended as a short circuit-breaker, and not an extended period.

“If this was a longer term proposition, then we would appropriately differentiate between Melbourne and regional Victoria, but my message to regional Victorians is we have no evidence of any cases, and that’s how we want to keep it,” he said.

“The last thing we’d ever want to do is lockdown Melbourne, assume that there’s no problem in regional Victoria, have the short sharp shutdown in Melbourne, take that off, and then days later start seeing sewerage testing results across regional Victoria — that is not the outcome we are looking for.”

Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell called for the government to urgently compensate small businesses forced to close their doors on one of the busiest holidays of the year, covering stock losses and costs such as staff wages and rent.

“It is impossible for small businesses to plan for sudden lockdowns and the timing of this one — coinciding with Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year celebrations — could not be worse,” she said.

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At the time the Gippsland Times went to print, the lockdown was still expected to last until 11.59pm tomorrow.

Yesterday morning, Premier Daniel Andrews said he was not in a position to confirm the lockdown would definitely end on Wednesday night.

“We will just have to wait though to see how things unfold today, tomorrow and throughout Wednesday,” he said.

“We’ll have more to say obviously with the passage of time, with more results, and as more things become known to us.

“We are well-placed right now, but right now is too early to be definitive about Wednesday evening.”

In announcing the “circuit-breaker” lockdown on Friday, the Premier declared the “smarter, and faster, and more infectious” UK strain as a new kind of enemy that needed to be kept at bay until the vaccine had been rolled out.

“Right now, we are reaching close contacts well within the 48-hour benchmark,” he said.

“But the time between exposure, incubation, symptoms and testing positive is rapidly shortening.

“So much so, that even secondary close contacts are potentially infectious within that 48-hour window.

“This is a short, sharp blast — the same as we’ve seen in Queensland and WA — that will give us the what we need to get ahead of this faster moving virus.”

Mr Andrews said the lockdown was Victoria’s brief window to starve the virus of what it wanted most — movement.

“And by going hard and going early — we’re giving ourselves every opportunity to get in front of this,” he said.

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The Bundy celebrates refurbishment With the stage moved to the opposite end of the hall, and the additions of a green room, newlyrenovated kitchen and new undercover area, the venue is now even better placed to provide outstanding live music at the ‘Bundy’ again.

Information about performances coming up is available at the Live at the Bundy Facebook page.

Maureen Hanley and husband Rob enjoy the show.

Band Jetty Road was a hit with the crowd.

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Grass ‘curing’ course is offered CITIZEN scientists can now help provide CFA with critical information about the state’s fire risk.

A new online module provides simple information about grassland curing — the rate that grass dries out — and how CFA uses that information in fire analysis.

The new course has been launched during a season with high risk of grassfires, after significant rainfall last year led to exceptional grass growth across the state.

Barmah resident and CFA volunteer John Jackson has been helping with the grassland curing program for almost 10 years, and said updated training was helpful for new and existing volunteer observers.

“I’ve gone through the new course and it’s excellent,” Mr Jackson said.

“It teaches you what you need to become an observer.

“You walk out to a point that you’ve set, have a look at the grass, then use some helpful tools to work out the curing rate.”

CFA remote sensing analyst Danielle Wright said the ground observations were combined with satellite images to produce a map of Victoria showing how dry grass is across the state.

“Green grass is zero per cent cured, while grass that is totally dried out is 100 per cent cured, and those numbers can help calculate the grassland fire danger index,” she said.

“It’s very important for identifying fire danger ratings, and feeds into fire behaviour modelling.”

Ms Wright said observers were crucial, as the satellite model could sometimes over estimate or under estimate curing.

“A paddock might have tall, dry grass but after some heavy rainfall there could be green shoots coming through which wouldn’t affect fire behaviour, but would still be picked up by the satellite.

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SALE and District Aeromodellers Club’s meeting was held at its flying field recently.

COVID restrictions precluded use of the club room, and the meeting was held in the pits area, with flying activity temporarily suspended.

Members were advised their numbers had reached an all time high at 71, with several more currently showing interest in joining.

President Ian Byers noted the current group of student pilots were progressing rapidly and as fast as their were wings awarded, new applicants were registering.

He noted there was a wide range in the ages of these prospective members. Currently the club’s pilots range from 13 to 88 years old.

Several new models were on display and their varied success in flight displayed.

The variety of design was attributed to the modellers being confined to their workshops.

There was mixed success with the maiden flights of these creations. Modellers are accustomed to initial failure, and this encourages experimentation in design and construction.

An invitation was received from the Baw Baw club to visit its new operational site. The Baw Baw club flies alternately with land-based and float plane models — the latter will be a new experience for many Sale members.

Garden club resumes SALE and District Garden Club will resume meetings on Sunday, March 21, at the Gwen Webb Arts Activity Centre, at 1pm for 1.30pm.

People can take along their flowers and vegetables for a competition.

Strict COVID rules will be in place.

Help for job seekers HEYFIELD Community Resource Centre is offering a free four-week course to provide people with a range of job-ready skills.

Participants will prepare for and sit a mock job interview, get tips on creating a resumé that stands out, gain a range of digital literacy skills, create budgets and set saving goals, and much more.

The course will begin Tuesday, March 9, and will be held three days a week — Tuesday to Thursday — from 9.30am to 3pm, until April 1.

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Tambo Upper trail riders make a weekend of it TONY Burgess and Rhonda Jordan have offered their property on the outer edge of Flaggy Creek for the next Tambo Upper Trail Riding Club weekend ride which will take from this Friday through to Sunday.

The property is adjacent to the Mount Alfred State Forest, north of Bairnsdale, with an abundance of riding options.

Catering will be provided, with definite numbers needing to be confirmed.

Camping is available from lunchtime on the Friday with a short ride offered for early comers at 3pm. Riders should take their own portable yards, while water will be available.

Rides are scheduled to leave at 10am on the Saturday and 9.30am on the Sunday.

Both rides will be four to five-hour loop rides through local bush, stopping for lunch.

The area can be rocky and steep in places, so horses should be shod or booted and have at least a base level of fitness. The pace will be walk only.

A faster pace section can be added for those who wish, depending on the terrain.

Participants can attend all three rides, or just the rides that suit.

The weekend will be catered for, including Saturday breakfast, lunch delivered on the trail, and dinner. Sunday will be breakfast and leftovers for lunch, with saddlebags recommended.

For more information, including camping facilities, catering cost, ride fees, timetable and COVID precautions, visit the club Facebook page or phone the organisers.

The property is at 630 Rodericks Rd, Flaggy Creek. Number 630 is the last house on the right before the Mount Alfred State Forest, (enter the second gate).

The club hosts rides in different locations on the third Sunday of every month.

New members are always welcome. Children are also welcome, but must be able to ride independently.

Ride calendars are available on the club Facebook page or local saddleries.

For more information, phone Caroline Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Cullinan on 0412 526 121.

Cath Noble and Ollie participated in last month’s ride in the Valencia Creek area.

The January ride was in the Valencia Creek area. The crossing of the Avon River at a safe waterhole provided some excitement for those who have not done this ride previously. Photos: Contributed

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MAFFRA Neighourhood House is taking expressions of interest from anyone who would like to attend a free session to learn how to use their phone to read a QR code, or how to apply for the one-off $250 power saving bonus. To register interest, phone 5147 1487.

MAFFRA CWA branch will meet next Monday, February 22, with social time from 11am, and the monthly meeting beginning at 1pm. The meeting will be held in the function centre at Maffra Recreation Reserve, 6 Maffra-Newry Rd, Maffra, and will comply with COVID-19 requirements. The monthly competition is best flower or stem, or any object that is Valentine’s Day related.

CHILDREN’S sessions have begun again at Maffra Library on Johnson St, Maffra.

Victoria will be in Stage 4 lockdown from 11.59pm tonight until Wednesday 17 February 2021.

What does this mean for CGH? No visitors are permitted, except for end-of-life reasons, as a support partner for birth, or a parent to accompany a child or a paediatric patient. Nonessential contractors are restricted from entry.

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

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

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From Graham Gunning, Longford:

From Vickie Janson, Orbost:

I EXPRESS my concerns that as per usual media present controversial articles in favour of those who define themselves as victims without really doing their homework on the wider implications of such bills like the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill.

The bill will indeed make changing or suppressing a person’s sexual orientation an illegal act, with criminal implications.

I most certainly do not support practices that damage people, regardless of sexual orientation.

However, though this bill may seem an acceptable right to those who feel they have been unduly treated in their sexual orientation, the discrimination against the vast majority of so many, must not be overlooked.

What was not outlined in the article ‘Gay conversion ban welcomed’ (Gippsland Times 9/2) is the far reaching nature of this bill.

For example, if someone is confused about their sexual identity, this bill makes it illegal for them to seek help because they may change their views on their sexuality — views that are not set in their mind because they are confused.

Faith, religious and community counsellors cannot provide counsel for people who by this bill will now make seeking counsel illegal, because we might influence their sexual orientation.

Health workers, doctors and specialists cannot refer people who are seeking options on sexuality, to anyone, except someone who totally affirms what they feel about their sexuality — even if they want alternate choices.

Parents can no longer discuss sexual orientation with their children because you can be seen to influence their sexual preferences — regardless of age.

Any influence around sexual orientation, that any person may exercise, that is not totally agreeable to that individual, is illegal under this bill.

Only complete affirmation without question is considered legal.

And if someone seeks counsel in this regard from someone outside the state of Victoria, they are still breaking Victorian law, and the counsellor in another state can also be subject to criminal prosecution under Victorian law.

So if you want help, that’s illegal.

If you provide help that does not completely affirm someone’s sexual orientation, that’s illegal.

If parents want to give their children options about their sexual orientation, sorry, that’s illegal.

And if you think you can go to another Australian state to find your answers, well that’s illegal too, according to this bill that has now been passed in our Victorian government.

People do and will continue to choose sexual preference.

But it seems to me that heterosexual preference is not one supported by media or government.

That leaves a vast majority of Victorian citizens in a very interesting position.

A BILL recently passed in Victoria which former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson described as the “biggest threat to our democratic freedoms in Australia’s entire legislative history”.

That sobering statement needs to be juxtaposed with the comments made by Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing.

Ms Shing said the legislation was all about “shame” and unconditional love.

Clearly the divide on this issue could not be greater.

Given Mr Anderson’s statement, it was surprising that so few in the Victorian parliament opposed this legislation to prosecute the case for those democratic freedoms.

How many Victorian parents are aware that “harmful practices” being prohibited in this legislation include particular private discussions in the home?

Emotional speeches of serious harm long since outlawed and rarely, if ever, endorsed in Australia overlook this.

Expressing views or even offering a prayer, between friends, family members, or receiving advice from counsellors, medical professionals, psychotherapists, psychiatrists or religious leaders — well anyone really — must now be in line with the approved government social theory on matters relating to sexuality.

The parental role has been redefined.

It has been decided by our government that change in orientation is not possible unless it is away from heterosexuality.

Seventy-eight former LGBT people surveyed by the organisation ‘Free to Change’ will attest that this makes it very awkward for those who have changed in the other direction.

Their lived experience has simply been erased.

We can all agree that no one should be coerced into change, but this legislation applies “with or without the person’s consent”.

This bill removes your free will.

Ms Shing said it was not right that gay people had been made to feel that “love is conditional upon us either denying who we are or agreeing to change”.

If Ms Shing felt this way, why would she put the full force of the law behind stopping others from exploring who they think they are, just because it’s not in the same direction?

Sale woman Hannah Lonnee said she was baffled by the opposition from some pastoral leaders to a bill to protect the very young people and hailed the ban as “the first step in gay conversion therapy survivors’ healing”.

Perhaps that’s an anecdotal projection, based on her personal feelings.

Without devaluing those feelings, it must be noted this bill conflates sexual orientation with gender identity, and those most at risk from this celebrated bill are dysphoric children.

The case of Keira Bell in the United Kingdom should set a precedent.

At 23, Ms Bell sued the clinic because she believes the adults should have “challenged her more” over her decision to transition to a male as a teenager.

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The three High Court judges found in Ms Bell’s favour.

She said she was “prescribed dangerous, experimental drugs” followed by a double mastectomy.

You have to ask, in what moral universe do you prohibit parents from engaging with their kids against such harms?

It’s ironic in Victoria that ‘discussions’ are harmful, while teenagers fuelled with hormone blockers can legally pursue such radical surgery detrimental to their future fertility and sexual capability.

Ms Lonne said she was “emotionally damaged” from “mixed messages” from her church and is celebrating this bill.

Yet this bill condemns a growing number of detransitioners, the many more Keiras who wish they’d be challenged and made a different decision as a teenager.

No mixed messages for them; no options at all.

Ms Lonnee is right that all should be free from religious-based coercion.

But isn’t this bill itself an act of religiousbased coercion reaching into families and dictating to faith communities their new state-approved doctrine?

Shouldn’t everyone be free to believe or not to believe, to change or not to change?

The accepted Christian view perpetuated throughout history is that all sex outside biblically defined marriage is contrary to the tenets of the faith.

If you don’t agree, then as adults we choose to meet elsewhere with those of like mind — not insist everyone change to adopt a personal or government-approved social theory.

Those that crossed the floor on this bill understood the huge over-reach of the government it represents.

It even has extra-territorial powers to criminalise private and professional conversations outside Victorian borders. That’s scary.

The division on this bill highlights a cultural divide between those who hold unswervingly to ideas of freedom of conscience, belief, speech and association and those prosecuting the case for a shame and honour culture, which ironically creates a type of blasphemy law silencing anything but the state-approved narrative.

It’s from these types of regimes many of our migrants have fled.

John Anderson saw the risk to democratic freedoms.

Likewise, the United States federal appellate court struck down the same sort of ban in three states because it was recognised that such laws violate the free speech guarantees of the US Constitution.

And yet here in Victoria our politicians didn’t seem to think democratic freedoms were worth fighting for, and our media appears mystified as to why there was any opposition at all.

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The Gippsland Times does not publish letters from anonymous contributors.

Letters must include a phone number or email address for purposes of substantiating

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The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff.

Send letters by email to: news@gippslandtimes.com.au

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The Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine is a major project for the local region that will support economic growth and local jobs for many years.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Kalbar Operation Pty Ltd is launching a Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities and provide long lasting benefits to the wider community.

Grant funding is available for projects within the Educational, Recreational, Environmental and Social aspects of the community.

A total of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter.

These grants must have a direct positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in a positive and sustainable manner.

To be eligible to apply local organizations must: • Be an organization that provides benefit to the broader community.

• The Project must be completed within six months of receipt of funds. This may be extended upon written approval from the committee should extenuating circumstances arise.

• Organizations must agree to expend grant monies only in accordance with the successful grant project application.

• The project must be based within the East Gippsland and Wellington communities.

• Applicants must detail how the project will be funded and delivered.

Applications will close 19th March 2021 at 5pm. Successful applicants will be advised in April 2021 For further information please visit our website at https://www.fingerboardsproject.com.au/

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Arts and entertainment

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Exhibition opens on Saturday BRIAGOLONG Art Gallery will present the works of Tamara Bailey.

From this Saturday to March 20, ‘Deep Inside the Toy Box’ explores the concept of projecting one’s self on to a discarded inanimate object

such as a doll, with an unorthodox child-like imagination, bringing it back to life using composite photography techniques.

The exhibition will begin with an opening event this Saturday between 2pm and 4pm.

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DANIEL Wayne Spencer will perform at Stratford Courthouse Theatre on Saturday, February 27, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Daniel Wayne Spencer is a locally-raised blues guitar player and singer who has recorded and toured with artists including Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton, Jon Stevens, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Webb, Martha Davis from the Motels, The Rogue Traders, Smashmouth, Vanessa Amorosi, Doc Neeson (the Angels) and the Black Sorrows.

Tickets are $25 and are limited, so early bookings are encouraged.

COVID-safe distanced seating will apply and seats will be allocated on arrival.

The Wit’s End Bar will be serving locally sourced wines and craft beers.

Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse. com.au

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Rewind 80s show giveaway IT’S on like Donkey Kong.

Rewind 80’s is bringing its extravaganza performance to The Wedge, Sale, next month as part of its Mixtape Tour around Australia.

Promoter Samantha Atkins said audiences could expect to hear all the mixtape tracks they recorded on their cassette players in the 1980s, as the show pays homage to favourites of the era such as artists David Bowie, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Van Halen, Kim Wilde, Guns N’ Roses and more.

Musical director Matty Ray said two keyboard players, two guitarists, two lead vocals and a rhythm section were locked in, ready to go.

Rewind 80’s has worked hard to fine tune the sounds and look that embraced the 1980s.

A member of Australian band Pseudo Echo, Mr Ray said his production was musically everything 80s fans wanted to hear and see — big hair, big keyboards, androgyny, costumes and a great rocking show.

Ms Atkins said the original artists had given the show the licence to show original music videos.

This makes Rewind 80’s a huge celebration of nostalgia and visual eye candy for 80s fans, who will have the live band and original videos to make them feel like they’ve stepped back in time.

Rewind 80’s will be at The Wedge, Sale, on Saturday, March 6, from 7.30pm.

To buy tickets, visit the box office, phone 5143 3200 or visit www.thewedge.com.au The Gippsland Times has two double passes to Rewind 80’s Mixtape Tour to give away to two lucky readers.

For your chance to win, grab a copy of Friday’s Gippsland Times and fill in the entry form.

Entries must be submitted before the prize-winner is drawn on Wednesday, March 3, at noon.

BECAUSE of the five-day lockdown, the Sale Film Society has had to postpone its screening of French drama Who You Think I Am, which was scheduled for tonight.

The society is hopeful its next scheduled screening will go ahead on Wednesday, March 31, at The Wedge.

For more information about the society phone 0401 660 314 or visit salefilmsociety.wordpress. com

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

With regulatory social distancing guidelines in place, the market will be held under the elm trees on the Dawson St side of the showgrounds.

Among the many items on offer will be children’s and adults’ handmade clothing, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and

melts, photography, mushrooms, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, olive oil, preserves and meat.

Freshly brewed coffee, bacon and egg muffins and home style dim-sims will also be available.

Goods are grown or made by the sellers.

For more information, phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

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Ron and Trish Shiels celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary

Food trucks and music

BOISDALE-Briagolong Football-Netball Club will launch its 2021 season with a community evening at the Boisdale Recreation Reserve this Friday.

The event will celebrate local businesses and bring the community together.

More than 30 vendors have been confirmed, with food trucks, live music, arts and crafts, children’s entertainment and much more.

Wacky Wombat Entertainment will also be performing from 7pm.

For more information, visit bbfnc.square

SALE couple Ron and Patricia Shiels marked their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Mr Shiels was born and raised at Port Albert, and spent his childhood there before his family moved to Melbourne.

He and a young Trish Sherlock met there, and married on February 11, 1961, at St Mary’s Church in Greensborough.

They raised four daughters in Melbourne, and now have seven grandchildren.

The couple moved back to Port Albert in 1984, buying the general store and post office, operating it for many years.

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U3A is back on deck FOLLOWING virtually a ‘non-year’, Sale’s University of the Third Age is open and encourages visitors, who it hopes will go on to become members.

Beginning its 33rd year in Sale, U3A keeps its members physically (where possible) and mentally active as they enjoy the company of like-minded people.

Every Tuesday morning is a guest speaker, which is popular with members.

Programs on other weekdays currently include history, IT instruction, DVD programs, current affairs, gallery visits, tai chi, bush walking, exercise group, cards and mah-jong.

The group is observes COVID-19 protocols.

Sale U3A meets in room seven at Wellington Community Centre (formerly ACES), Raymond St, behind The Wedge.

For more information, phone Judy on 0407 337 789 or Trish on 0418 104 840.

an avid gardener, travelled throughout Europe before retiring to Sale, but one of their favourite things to do is to take family and friends to Port Albert Wharf to enjoy fresh fish and chips.

They are actively involved in their local community and church through their volunteer and sporting activities.

They say the secret to their long and happy marriage has been to always keep busy doing things they enjoy.

Are you or a loved one celebrating a significant milestone? Send in the details and images to news@gippslandtimes.com.au

Ron and Trish Shiels on their wedding day in 1961.

Quiet prayer in Sale

ST Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Cunninghame St, Sale, opens its doors to welcome the community for quiet prayer on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 2.30pm.

For more information, phone Katherine on 0400 444 416.

CWA annual meeting

NORTH Gippsland Group Country Women’s Association will hold its annual meeting tomorrow in the Bundalaguah Hall.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start.

Email briefs to news@gippslandtimes.com.au

Mr Shiels outside the Port Albert general store and post office, which the couple bought in 1984 and operated for many years.

One of Ron and Trish Shiels’ favourite things to do is to take a day trip to Port Albert, where they previously lived, to enjoy the town’s legendary fresh fish and chips.

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HIS 2.13 hectare (five acre) property, on undulating land with mountain views, would be ideal for horse owners, hobby farmers or anyone looking for a lifestyle change, agents say.

The home’s modern interior includes an open plan kitchen, living and dining area with large windows showcasing the views.

The kitchen has a wall oven, gas cook top, dishwasher and built-in pantry.

The home also has four sizeable bedrooms, a master with an en suite that includes a

luxurious spa bath to soak in, and a modern family bathroom with a shower and bath.

There is a great undercover entertainment area, which agents say is a perfect space for the new owners to set up the barbecue yearround and enjoy their new rural setting.

Other features include a split system air conditioner, ceiling fans, a wood heater, a full-length verandah and town water connection.

The paddocks are well fenced for horses or other livestock, and there are undercover sheds for vehicles and equipment.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom home with views and an outdoor entertainment area on 2.13 hectares.

Address: 73 McMillan St, Briagolong.

Price: $550,000.

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Brief details: Property: Substantial four bedroom family home with period features and a huge shed with office and a car hoist.

Address: 17 Evelyn Drive, Sale.

Price: Estimated selling range, $1,250,000 to $1,350,000.

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Built by one of Sale’s master builders to a high standard, the four-bedroom home has been designed to comfortably cater for a family’s wants and needs.

Situated on 4034 square metres of land in prestigious Evelyn Drive, this home has more than 30 squares of luxury living.

There is a spacious and charming formal lounge and dining room with a bay window and a gas log fire with an Edwardian mantel.

The enormous kitchen has stone benchtops, a huge island bench with a Blackwood timber top, a 900mm stove with gas hot plates, a double electric oven, a double dishwasher, an appliance cupboard and

Agent: Heart Property. Phone 5144 2266 or 0418 342 575.

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The large family room has a reverse cycle air conditioner.

There are four large bedrooms with built-in

robes, and two bathrooms, The laundry has plenty of cupboards and bench space, and there are two toilets.

Other features include zoned gas ducted heating, comfort glass windows, wormy chestnut timber flooring, high ceilings, ornate ceiling roses and cornices, leadlight feature window, a walk-in linen press and quality window coverings.

The large double garage has automatic doors and direct access into the house.

The 30 by 10 metre shed has truck access, and includes a fully-lined office with an air conditioner, car hoist, hot and cold water, a substantial bar, mezzanine floor and kitchen facilities.

The property has town water, more than 60,000 litres of water storage and a manicured garden that includes a private, enclosed outdoor entertainment courtyard.

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This 717 square metre allotment is in the established Cobains Estate, and has an 18 metre frontage with plenty of space to build a dream home.

Agents say this property won’t last long, so those interested should ensure they enquire immediately.

Brief details: Property: One of the few blocks left in Sale ready to build on with a title.

Address: Lot 42 Swan Lake Drive, Sale.

Price: $189,000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate.

Phone 5144 4333, or Matt Cutler on 0438 356 761.

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Brief details: Property: Beautifully presented three bedroom, two bathroom home with a large converted shed.

Address: 199 Somerton Park Rd, Sale.

Price: $454,000.

Ticks all the boxes

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

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The property has three bedrooms — the master has a walk-in robe and renovated en suite, while the two other bedrooms have built-in robes — and a study has built-in cabinets.

The second bathroom has a separate toilet.

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Other features include a security system, quality flooring, plenty of storage, ceiling fans, ducted heating and four split systems to keep occupants comfortable year-round.

Outside, there is a low maintenance, fully-enclosed back yard and a large concreted outdoor entertainment area.

The double garage provides direct undercover access to the backyard and back door.

The 5.7 by 8.8 metre shed is a property highlight, as it has been converted into a recreation space, complete with powder room, bar and wood fire.

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Coongulla’s Katie Kerby has been awarded a $1000 scholarship.

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SIXTEEN-year-old Katie Kerby is Sale and District Agricultural Society’s 2021 scholarship awardee.

Katie, from Coongulla, plans using the $1000 scholarship to help with study fees at Longerenong Agricultural College, Horsham.

Currently, she is managing her own Hereford stud of five head, while assisting with her parents’ cattle at Glenmaggie and Tinamba.

Katie has completed a Gippsland Grammarbased traineeship with Mawarra Hereford Stud, Longford, attaining Certificate III in Agriculture.

She has shown her own cattle at Maffra and Sale Shows, also helping with showing Mawarra Herefords.

Certificates attained include environmentally sustainable work practises, workplace health and safety, chemical users, pasture management and tractor and heavy machinery operation.

“My plan is to study at agricultural college, work on other farms to get as much experience as I can, and bring all this back to running my own Hereford stud, ultimate aim being to breed the best commercial cattle for the grass-fed market,” Katie said.

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Fall armyworms feed on maize, sweet corn, sorghum and sugarcane, and experiences in Queensland have also shown a high preference for feeding on corn, even though wheat, millet and sunflowers were nearby.

Dr Pittock said as there had already been detections in Australia, Victoria could benefit from lessons learned in other areas.

“There have already been significant national effort towards preparedness and management of Fall armyworm, particularly in grains and cotton.”

Dr Pittock said if agronomists and farmers found Fall armyworm on their properties, they should seek professional advice for treatment and management and report locations to Agriculture Victoria.

“The adult moths are 32 to 40 millimetres in length wing tip to wing tip, with a brown or grey forewing and a white hind wing.

“Male fall armyworms have more patterns and a distinct white spot on each of their forewings.

“The eggs are pale yellow in colour and clustered together in a mass, which often contain 100 to 200 eggs per mass.

“Egg masses are usually attached to foliage with a layer of mould or silk-like furry substance.

“The newly-hatched larvae are light coloured with a larger darker head and then develop white stripes lengthwise as the larvae darken and grow to about 34mm in length,” Dr Pittock said.

This detection comes as 2020 was marked as International Year of Plant Health globally, a reminder that the people must work to protect plants from pests and diseases.

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FALL armyworm has been detected in Gippsland, arriving in Victoria for the first time in Orbost.

After being found in Queensland for the first time in January 2020, Fall armyworm has rapidly spread across Australia, and is now also in New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

Gippsland Seed Services production manager Marni Riordan placed traps out to check for Fall armyworm after seeing firsthand the effect the pest was having on crops in Queensland.

“At Gippsland Seed Services, we crop maize, sweet corn and popcorn for seed, all of which Fall army worm could have a large impact on,” Ms Riordan said.

“When it was reported north of the Victorian border, we wanted to know when it was in Victoria so we can best change our practices to manage the pest.”

The traps caught some moths, which Ms Riordan quickly sent to Agriculture Victoria for diagnostics, with some confirmed as Fall armyworm.

Agriculture Victoria plant pests and diseases manager Chris Pittock said the role of the community in reporting pests was crucial not only for government to understand the situation, but also for community and industry to have the right information to manage the pests.

“It’s not surprising Fall armyworm had been found in Victoria after rapidly spreading across Australia this past year,” Dr Pittock said.

“Fall armyworm has adapted to warm tropical and sub-tropical areas in northern Australia and can migrate rapidly and be spread by storm events.

“Victoria will likely see flights of adult moths in future years from mid-spring through summer and into autumn, as we have seen this summer.

“However, as Victoria has a colder winter, we anticipate those numbers to mostly die out in cold weather.

“Thank you to Ms Riordan for immediately reporting this pest to Agriculture Victoria.

“Reporting is a key part of a strong biosecurity system to identify new exotic pests and support surveillance.”

Because of the insects’ reproductive capacity, ability to fly long distances, wide host range, spread of known infestations and potential for reinfestation from Australia northern neighbours, it was nationally decided in May that it was not feasible to eradicate this pest from Australia.

A LOCAL politician is calling for the state government to step back from its plans to classify animal manure as industrial waste.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the Environment Protection Authority intended to classify animal manure such as cow, chicken and sheep manure as industrial waste, and that it intended to tighten the rules on the use of animal manure on and off farms.

“It is inconceivable that manure would be considered an industrial waste and the Andrews government needs to step away from this now,” he said.

“While we all need to ensure we protect the environment, neither the government nor the EPA has provided any evidence of the need for such a ruling or a demonstrated risk that would require a change.”

Mr O’Brien said the proposed rules would require new paperwork for farmers for the use, transport and storage of more than 20 cubic metres of manure, which he said

could affect a variety of Gippsland farming industries.

“I just can’t understand what the risk is that the EPA is trying to address and why farmers need to be loaded up with more red tape like this,” Mr O’Brien said.

“It’s already hard enough for our farmers and business people to operate with the amount of red and green tape they have to contend with, and this latest move is not justified.”

Mr O’Brien said the government had overseen a dramatic increase in the public service, and the “bureaucratic overreach” was one of the consequences of having too many bureaucrats looking for things to do.

“New Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas should intervene and ensure a sensible outcome that doesn’t penalise farmers for using manure as fertiliser or selling it as a useful by-product,” he said.

“I call on the Andrews government to act now to fix this situation.”

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Opportunity for cancelled ag shows to claim expenses The Sale Show had to be cancelled in 2020 because of the uncertainties caused by COVID-19.

FARMERS inWellington Shire have until Friday, February 26,to get their applications in for grants of up to $25,000, as part of the round two funding for the On-Farm Internet of Things trial.

Agriculture Victoria industry technology coordinator Mark Gould said the trial was designed to test technology on sheep, dairy, horticulture and cropping farms in the trial regions.

“Farmers who participated in the round one trial are testing on-farm technology including security, logistics and stock monitoring systems, soil moisture probes, livestock trackers, milk vat monitors, security cameras and surface level monitors for troughs and dams,” he said.

The grants are based on a two-to-one cocontribution — every dollar a farmer invests will be matched by two dollars from the Victorian government, up to a total of $25,000.

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Senior irrigation extension officer Rob O’Connor said the webinar would discuss ways of better managing water price variability and reducing farm business shocks in years with high water prices.

Topics that will be covered in the webinar include: •Short-term and long-term drivers of the water market and their effect on water allocation price; • The effect of water market drivers on water prices in wet, average and dry seasons; • Pros, cons, economics and tips for using different water products; • Costing water ownership versus buying allocation; and • Smart water allocation buying strategies.

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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said eligible shows and field days approved under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days Program were being invited to submit supplementary expense claims.

“Almost $34 million in cash has been rolled out to the 378 shows and field days approved for funding for costs paid from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020,” Mr Littleproud said.

“Our shows and field days have been diligently preparing to come back bigger and better in 2021 and have continued to rack up legitimate expenses.

“Now they will be able to claim additional eligible expenditure not included in their initial application, provided they haven’t exceeded the funding cap for their show size.

“This is great news for those organisers and their communities looking to bounce back from COVID-19.

“Agricultural shows and field days are at the heart of our rural and regional communities and I encourage all Australians to get out and support them this year.

“I will be getting out to my local shows in Queensland over the coming months and am certainly looking forward to seeing first-hand our communities and volunteers in action.

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For hire or sale. Angus, Phone 5144 4919.

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

Sm. sq. rye grass and pasture hay, $9.90 per bale. Shedded. Silage Old Port Poultry Farm rolls, 5x4, $60. Price delivering 20 week old Isa includes GST. Nambrok Browns and Black Austral- 0447 492 541. orps to your area Saturday, February 27, $28ea.

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Lindahl in good condition, near Sale, $250, will help move. Ph: 0421 041 927.

One white male, $500.

Others $100 each. Phone 0499 772 484.

Antique style, large, doll's pram, $80. Limited edition In accordance with a porcelain dolls. Hillview local law introduced by Lane and Zasan. As new the State Government $50 and $60. Phone on January 1, 2012, 5147 2516. it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification $1.50 per kilo. Fresh number of the animal vegetables also available. is included in the 178 Sale-Toongabbie advertisement.

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

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

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A/c Hamilton Family 7 Friesian Jersey X Close Springing Heifers A/c RA & G Pridmore 6 Close Springing Jersey Heifers

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CASSAR Carmelo, late of 198 Hollands Landing Rd HOLLANDS LANDING VIC 3862, deceased who died on 20 January 2018.

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- Are they now too old for Auskick?

- Were they born between Jan 1 2012 and Dec 31 2013 and turning 7 this year?

- Please note change of age groups to U9, U11, U13 and U15 SJFC provides a family friendly environment focusing on enjoyment, participation, teamwork and respect. We welcome all new players and existing players covering all age groups. We would love to see you all at the Magpie Nest this season!

Can’t make the rego night and would like to know more then please contact our Club President Nick Board on 0407 863 463.

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BUS TRIPS

Merimbula, May 13.

Proceeds to RCH Good Friday Appeal. For further details contact Val Mildenhall 0400 682 294.

KARATE'S BACK!

For self defence and fitness. Call now to book your free intro, Mark Johnson 0431 950 738; http://www.mjsma.com.au

SUNDAY MARKET

Sale Charity Sunday Variety Market, Canal Reserve, February 21.

Egg and bacon rolls for breakfast, BBQ, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks, stalls from $15, raffles must be accompanied by a stall.

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

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PRODUCERS MKT

Sale Producers Market, has been placed on hold this Saturday Feb 20 due to Covid restrictions. Further details after Wednesday on our Facebook page. Enq: 0409 697 254.

Business Opportunities

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JIM'S ANTENNAS

Franchise for sale. Phone Chris 0466 156 312.

Jim’s Mowing is looking for a Franchisee in the Wellington Shire Area.

CONTACT 131 546 for a no-obligation free Info Kit

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džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ

ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ DĞŵďĞƌƐ

'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ ϯϭ WƌŝŵĂƌLJ ,ĞĂůƚŚ EĞƚǁŽƌŬƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ W,EƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ĂƌĞ ĨƵŶĚĞĚ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƚŚĞ ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞ ŽĨ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ǀƵůŶĞƌĂďůĞ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ Žƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŵŽƐƚ Ăƚ ƌŝƐŬ ŽĨ ƉŽŽƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ǁŽƌŬƐ ĐůŽƐĞůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ƚŽ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨLJ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ ŝŶ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ͕ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ďĞƚƚĞƌ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŽĨ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ͘ dŚĞ W,E ĐŽƌĞ ĨƵŶĐƚŝŽŶƐ͗ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ͕ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚLJ ĂƌĞĂƐ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚŝĞƐ ĨƌĂŵĞ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E͕ ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ĂůƐŽ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ŝŶƉƵƚ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,EƐ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŝƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ŵĞĂƐƵƌĂďůLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚŝĞƌ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ ĨŽƵƌ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ DĞŵďĞƌƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŵŵĞŶĐĞ ϭ :ƵůLJ ϮϬϮϭ͕ ĨŽƌ Ă ƚŚƌĞĞͲ LJĞĂƌ ƚĞƌŵ͘ dŚĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽŵŵŝƚƚĞĞ ǁŝůů ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƚŽ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŽĂƌĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉƌŝƐĞƐ ŽĨ ϭϬͲϭϮ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͕ ƚŽ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ͛ ŽĨ͕ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĨůƵĞŶĐĞ͖ ĐŽŶƐƵŵĞƌƐ͕ ĐĂƌĞƌƐ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ ƉĂƚŝĞŶƚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝŶ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͘

,Žǁ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ

ůů ƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů ŶŽŵŝŶĞĞƐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ƌĞǀŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ůŝŶŬ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŐƉŚŶ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵͬĂďŽƵƚͲƵƐͬĐĂƌĞĞƌƐ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĞŵĂŝů ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘ƐĞĐƌĞĂƚĂƌLJΛŐƉŚŶ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵ

ƉƉůŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ ůŽƐĞ͗ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ͕ ϳ DĂƌĐŚ ϮϬϮϭ͘

džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ

džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ

'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ ϯϭ WƌŝŵĂƌLJ ,ĞĂůƚŚ EĞƚǁŽƌŬƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ W,EƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ĂƌĞ ĨƵŶĚĞĚ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƚŚĞ ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞ ŽĨ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ǀƵůŶĞƌĂďůĞ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ Žƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŵŽƐƚ Ăƚ ƌŝƐŬ ŽĨ ƉŽŽƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ǁŽƌŬƐ ĐůŽƐĞůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ƚŽ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨLJ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ ŝŶ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ͕ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ďĞƚƚĞƌ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŽĨ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ͘ dŚĞ W,E ĐŽƌĞ ĨƵŶĐƚŝŽŶƐ͗ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ͕ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚLJ ĂƌĞĂƐ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚŝĞƐ ĨƌĂŵĞ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E͕ ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ĂůƐŽ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ŝŶƉƵƚ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,EƐ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŝƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ŵĞĂƐƵƌĂďůLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚŝĞƌ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͘

'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ ϯϭ WƌŝŵĂƌLJ ,ĞĂůƚŚ EĞƚǁŽƌŬƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ W,EƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌLJ ĂƌĞ ĨƵŶĚĞĚ ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƚŚĞ ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞ ŽĨ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ǀƵůŶĞƌĂďůĞ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ Žƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŵŽƐƚ Ăƚ ƌŝƐŬ ŽĨ ƉŽŽƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ǁŽƌŬƐ ĐůŽƐĞůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ƚŽ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨLJ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ ŝŶ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ͕ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ďĞƚƚĞƌ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŽĨ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ŶĞǁ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŶĞĞĚƐ͘ dŚĞ W,E ĐŽƌĞ ĨƵŶĐƚŝŽŶƐ͗ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ƉƌĂĐƚŝĐĞ͕ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƚŝŽŶ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŝĚĞŶƚŝĨŝĞĚ ŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŽďũĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚLJ ĂƌĞĂƐ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ƉƌŝŽƌŝƚŝĞƐ ĨƌĂŵĞ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E͕ ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ĂůƐŽ ďLJ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ĐůŝŶŝĐĂů ŝŶƉƵƚ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ͘ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,EƐ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŝƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ŵĞĂƐƵƌĂďůLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚŝĞƌ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͘

ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů DĞŵďĞƌƐŚŝƉ

'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ ϭϬͲϭϮ ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů DĞŵďĞƌƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŵŵĞŶĐĞ ϭ :ƵůLJ ϮϬϮϭ͕ ĨŽƌ Ă ƚŚƌĞĞͲLJĞĂƌ ƚĞƌŵ͘ dŚĞ ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů ǁŝůů ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƚŽ ůŝŶŝĐĂů ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽƵŶĐŝů ĂŶĚ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŽĂƌĚ͕ ƚŽ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƚŝǀĞƐ͛ ŽĨ͕ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĨůƵĞŶĐĞ͗ ĐŽŶƐƵŵĞƌƐ͕ ĐĂƌĞƌƐ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ ƉĂƚŝĞŶƚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŵĂƌLJ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ ŝŶ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ͘

,Žǁ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ

ůů ƉŽƚĞŶƚŝĂů ŶŽŵŝŶĞĞƐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ƌĞǀŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ džƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ůŝŶŬ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŐƉŚŶ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵͬĂďŽƵƚͲƵƐͬĐĂƌĞĞƌƐ

ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů 'W ŚĂŝƌƐ ;ϯ WŽƐŝƚŝŽŶƐͿ

'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽĨ ŝŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ĨŽƌ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů WƌĂĐƚŝƚŝŽŶĞƌƐ ƚŽ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ƐƵďͲƌĞŐŝŽŶĂů ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů ŚĂŝƌ ƉŽƐŝƚŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ƚŚƌĞĞ LJĞĂƌ ƚĞƌŵ ĐŽŵŵĞŶĐŝŶŐ ϭ :ƵůLJ ϮϬϮϭ͘ ůŝŶŝĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝů ŚĂŝƌƐ ǁŝůů ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƚĞ ƋƵĂƌƚĞƌůLJ ŵĞĞƚŝŶŐƐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƚŽ ůŝŶŝĐĂů ĚǀŝƐŽƌLJ ŽƵŶĐŝů ĂŶĚ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ W,E ŽĂƌĚ͘

,Žǁ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůLJ

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Situations Vacant

GIPPY GUTTERS Required.

ROOF RESTORER Must have

experience in roof restoration. ABN and car essential. Immediate start.

Phone 0408 355 783.

Situations Vacant

Manager / Coordinator

Rostered driving, Melbourne trips.

Phone 0400 265 693.

Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

“Every Student, Every Day”

Client Support Officer

Excellent pay and conditions.

For details and Job Description contact Margaret on 0418 455 382

Fixed Term Full Time ● ●

Business Manager

To commence 12th April 2021 or later by negotiation An exciting opportunity exists to join an energetic and innovative leadership team at Catholic College Sale.

As the College Business Manager, you will have delegated responsibility for the effective financial management of College resources and the provision of business services. You will share in shaping the culture and direction of a College which educates 850 students in a challenging and supportive learning environment. The recently refurbished one- campus site provides exemplary facilities and resources.

Catholic College Sale has the Catholic faith at its heart and is a community where the Marist charism, the Sion tradition and the values of Catholic Education are nurtured. The College is jointly governed by the Bishop of Sale Diocese and the Provincial of Marist Brothers Australia.

Sale is located two hours east of Melbourne in rich farmland with ocean, lakes and mountains in close proximity. This position offers an ideal opportunity for someone choosing to live and work in this attractive, vibrant and prosperous region of Victoria.

Applications close 5pm 22nd February 2021.

For a full application package please contact Patricia Bergin Consultant, Energyforce patricia.bergin@energyforce.com.au As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals.

Physiotherapist

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Do you enjoy and get satisfaction from providing high quality support and care?

Do you have experience in community based home support services and a relevant certificate III or IV?

If so, we'd love you to join our team!

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

A position has become available within our practice for a qualified Physiotherapist.

We offer: ● Excellent remuneration based on your experience ● Ongoing Professional Development and mentoring opportunities ● Work/life balance - flexibility with your hours, enjoy your out of work time ● Great team environment For further information please contact the Practice Manager Julie Broome on 5144 6600 or email: admin@truecarehealth.com.au

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

BOOKKEEPER - MAFFRA Looking for secure employment?

Do you want to grow your skills in the areas of income tax and GST?

Administration and Stock Control Support Officer - Maffra

Our firm is seeking the services of a person with bookkeeping experience that wants to also develop knowledge in the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia Ltd (HICO) is a farmer owned Co-operative and an established leader in the local dairy industry. We have a full time position available for an Administration and Stock Control Support Officer at our Maffra merchandise and Milk Harvesting office.

This position involves assisting with customer enquiries, receiving and despatching merchandise, maintaining stock records, managing supplier orders and providing administration support to the Milk Harvesting Department.

The person we are seeking must have excellent communication, computer and numeracy skills, excellent attention to detail and be able to work unsupervised. A minimum of 5 years retail experience would be preferred. A forklift licence and understanding of the dairy industry would be an advantage.

Please email your application including details of your experience to jdemoel@hico.com.au Closing date for applications is 26th February 2021.

The applicant will need a basic understanding of the GST system.

The position is part time.

The essential skills that we will be looking for include: ●

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General bookkeeping skills that have given the applicant an understanding of business accounting systems.

A high level of personal organisation, down to earth communications skills, and a genuine concern for clients A willingness to work as part of a team.

Competent level of computer skills with accounting software packages and the Microsoft Office suite A willingness to learn.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Applications close Wednesday the 24th of February 2021 Applications in confidence should be emailed to: admin@adamsaccounting.com.au

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Strategic leadership role in the Disability Sector ● Deliver commercial and strategic priorities ● Supportive, experienced and engaged Team and Board ● Attractive package negotiated About Interchange Gippsland Interchange Gippsland is a leading Not for Profit Community Services Organisation based in Gippsland with offices in Morwell, Bairnsdale and Wonthaggi. Interchange Gippsland was formed in 1986 and is a registered NDIS provider.

Interchange Gippsland Mission is to: Support people with a disability and their families to achieve.

Our vision is: A community which values all people with a disability.

Our values are: Empowerment - Individuals and families are empowered to determine their own needs.

Quality - We deliver high quality responsive service that is creative and flexible.

Respect - We recognise and value diversity and treat all with dignity and respect.

Our new CEO will lead and develop operations and governance to support delivery of the Board's strategic and commercial priorities.

We are looking for a suitably experienced and qualified person with the ability to relate to people at all levels, someone that can inspire our team to achieve the identified strategic objectives. Our new CEO will continue to work with key stakeholders to identify new partnerships and develop commercial opportunities.

Reporting to an engaged board, the CEO has oversight of all strategy, policy development, finance, operations, business performance and HR and direct supervision of the leadership team.

CEO Responsibilities ● Overall leadership and responsibility for day-to-day management of the organisation. ● Lead Interchange Gippsland's innovation and growth strategy. ● Lead a caring culture of collaboration, growth, resilience, reflection and excellence. ● Oversee, manage and report to the Board on strategy, operations and performance. ● Manage regulatory environment and governance to ensure the organisation is protected. ● Ensure effective administration and management information systems are in place. ● Financial management of the overall organisational budget, including driving an income generation strategy to achieve financial sustainability and growth. ● Provide leadership and direction to meet strategic goals, ensuring impact and outcome evaluation across all program offerings. ● Establish enduring networks and create authentic partnerships across the disability sector.

Your Skills and Attributes: ● Commitment and connection to Interchange Gippsland's mission. ● Sound understanding of business principles and effective business operations. ● Strong interpersonal skills to lead and interact with others in a professional manner. ● Are committed to advocating and upholding the human rights of people with a disability. ● Demonstrated leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector. ● An inspiring leader, passionate about maintaining a strong organisational culture. ● Critical problem solving skills in managing complex situations. ● High level communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders. ● Ability to utilise your leadership skills to connect with employees with clear goals and outcomes.

How to Apply If you are looking to join a growing organisation, built on strong foundations with a rich history and ready to execute our strategy and take Interchange Gippsland to the next level this could be the role for you!

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Debbie Knight debbie@icg.asn.au or 0412 941 150.

Position: Full time.

Salary: Negotiable package based on skills, qualifications and experience.

For a copy of the Position Description and Application for Employment, debbie@icg.asn.au Applications close March 9, 2021. ●

18 to 23 hrs per week (negotiable).

HC Truck Driver

Catholic College Sale Chief Executive Officer Interchange Gippsland

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Briagolong Community House Inc.

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

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Situations Vacant

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Gutter Cleaning, industrial vacc., solar cleaning, cut down overhanging branches.

Phone 0455 855 147. rickmckenzie82@me.com

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Early Childhood Development Coordinator Part-time 0.6 FTE (mat leave cover) Sale location x Leading community services organisation x Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration The intent of the ECD program is to improve systemic and operational responses for vulnerable children and families in recognition of their particular needs and experiences and the subsequent barriers/challenges they may face in accessing and engaging with their local universal and secondary early years services.

Learn more For more information and contact information for these roles, visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/listin g/

Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today. x Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) x Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) Position closes: Friday 26 Feb 2021

Pathways and Learning Support Teacher

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We seek an experienced teacher on a 0.5FTE parttime fixed-term contract (through to end of Term 4 of 2021) to support our Pathways and Learning Support programs at Garnsey Campus.

Casual Boarding House Supervisors A number of casual opportunities exist for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join Blackwood House, our residential Boarding House based in Sale. The shifts requiring coverage are likely to fall on either a Friday, Saturday or Sunday commencing at 3pm and working through to 9am the following morning (the shifts include sleepover), or alternatively, working a Saturday or Sunday shift 9am to 3pm. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Receptionist An organised and highly efficient individual is required to join the administration team at our Garnsey Campus on a part-time (0.26FTE) basis covering a 12-2pm shift Monday to Friday, with the possibility of additional hours as required. Working hours during school holiday periods will reduce significantly. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract through to mid December 2021.

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au Applications close 5pm Sunday 21 February 2021

Retail Sales Assistant (Full Time) MG Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saputo Dairy Australia, operating 25 retail stores throughout Victoria and Tasmania servicing Australian farmer’s with their farming requirements offering farm services including agronomic advice, animal nutrition, feed and fodder solutions and fertiliser.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Maffra Store in the role of Retail Sales Assistant. (This is a Maternity Leave Position with an opportunity for continued Full Time Employment). The primary focus of the role is to provide first class customer service and build strong partnerships with customers both In Store and On Farm to deliver appropriate advice and services of a variety of agricultural products and supplies.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, demonstrate previous experience in a Retail Sales Assistant role and have the ability to build strong relationships. Forklift Licence will be seen as favourable but not essential.

This is a diverse and challenging opportunity to join an evolving business with vast amounts of ongoing growth and development potential.

For further information about the roles please contact Ken Lascelles 51471994 or to apply for this exciting opportunity please send your resume to ken.lascelles@saputo.com Applications Close: Friday, February 19, 2021.

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King Ave Marine & Caravan Repairs

Require a trade qualified person for a full time position.

Enquiries and resume please email: kingavemarine@ bigpond.com

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Situations Vacant

THAI RESTAURANT

In Sale, requires staff to work evening shifts, week days and weekends.

Please hand in resume after 5pm to Thai Restaurant, 298 York St, Wednesday to Sunday.

Tenders

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Cars

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-067

Gippsland Times newspaper deliverer

Cowwarr Recreation Reserve - LED Oval Lighting Upgrade

required for

Mark Avenue area

Cars

1994 MITSUBISHI

Sedan, maroon, no reg. or RWC, still running, genuine 114,000 kms, interior VGC, exterior bit rough, Eng. No. Y721D39660, has been checked for RWC, list available, could go on club plates when road worthy is complete, $700 ONO. Phone 0418 292 066.

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the upgrade of existing oval lights at the Cowwarr Recreation Reserve. Works include the design and installation of a new lighting system including cabling, removal of the existing towers and site re-establishment.

each Tuesday

Please phone Tom 5182 8756

Practical completion date: 11 June 2021.

All tenderers must register with the Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents.

Situations Vacant

x Leading community services organisation x Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Manager Children, Youth and Families Full-time Sale location This is a Manager role which works as part of a team to supervise a range of programs across Client Services and Community Development portfolios.

Team Leader Family Preservation and Reunification

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Catholic College Sale “Every Student, Every Day”

Applications are invited for the following full time positions (readvertised):

Head Librarian Information Technology Assistant and the following part time position:

Learning Support Officer (0.8) To commence as soon as negotiable.

Further information and application forms available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au.

All applications are to be forwarded to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4.00pm Monday 22nd February 2021.

Full-time Gippsland location

The FPR Team Leader s duties include administrative supervision for FPR Practitioners and liaison with key collaborating agencies to create an innovative, evidence-based wrap around service that will outreach to families with unborn and preschool children, and families with young adolescents.

Team Leader Navigator Program Full-time Gippsland location The Team Leader will supervise and support the Uniting Navigator team to utilise a trauma informed, culturally safe, assertive case management and outreach model to respond to challenges experienced by young people aged 12 17 years with the goal of re-engaging disengaged learners in education.

BUTCHERS WANTED

Geddes Meats, Sale, is currently seeking fulltime, qualified butchers to join our very busy team.

Good wages. Hours negotiable.

Applicants will need: ● Excellent knowledge and practice of the trade ● Great communications skills with fellow work members and customers ● Clean and tidy front of house appearance and excellent personal hygiene ● A current drivers licence ● A knowledge of smallgoods processing is desirable, but not essential All applicants will remain confidential.

Applications also open to 3rd and 4th year apprentices.

To apply, resumes can be handed in or mailed to Geddes Meats, 341-343 Raymond Street, Sale.

For enquiries phone 5144 1980.

Applications close February 22, 2021.

Learn more

For more information and contact information for these roles, visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/listin g/

Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today x Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) x Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) x Address the Key selection criteria Position closes: Sunday 21 Feb 2021

ALUMINIUM WINDOW and DOOR FABRICATORS Commercial/Residential About the business: Invictus Windows and Doors/Sale Shopfitters is a privately owned family business specialising in custom made high quality architectural aluminium window and door products. The business has been in operation for over 35 years, servicing the local area and beyond. We are a part of the Architectural Window Systems (AWS) licensed fabricator network.

Due to recent growth, an opportunity exists for experienced aluminium window and door fabricators to join our team.

Our commitment to staff is to have a safe and happy work environment and your priority is to help us exceed our clients' expectations by providing excellence in fabrication.

The hours of work are 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday on a 38 hour week.

If you have a "can do" attitude and would love to work in a friendly team environment, email your resume and covering letter to: admin@invictuswindows.com.au All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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CAR REMOVALS

Free service.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163 WSC_4531

Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00 pm Wednesday 10 March 2021. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or facsimile tenders will not be accepted

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-019

IT Equipment Refresh Panel of Suppliers for Wellington Shire Council and East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council and East Gippsland Shire Council invites tender submissions for a Panel of Suppliers for the IT Equipment Refresh Contract for both councils.

All tenderers must register with Council via the tender section of the Wellington Shire Council website www.eproucur.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil to obtain the tender documents, or by contacting Phill Phillipou on (03) 5142 3137 or email phillipp@wellington.vic.gov.au All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than than 2.00pm Thursday 4 March 21.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., 7 mths reg., great car, XWA-429 $21,000 ono. 0429 167 502.

Caravans

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Jayco Designer

1992, poptop, v.g.c., 4.8m 15.74ft, reg'd 11/21, 2 s/beds, sleeps 3, annexe. $7600. Ph 0417 307 968.

ROMA 2004

24ft length, QS bed, full ensuite, annex and many extras. $38,000. Phone 0407 404 223.

VINTAGE 16FT

Caravan, single axle, half restored - don't have time any more, $2,000. Phone with rego and roadworthy, 0476 378 943. manual, ZPU591. $5,000neg. 0400 017 689 TOYOTA, Camry '98, V6, white, no reg. or r.w.c., goes well, new tyres, 294000kms, engine no.

1MZ0645013. $1750 o.n.o. Ph 0487 102 380. $$$ older caravans, any condition, make or size.

Please call 0490 044 717 any time.

1995, 14 seater bus with 8 seats. NDX-190. Reg. but Marine no RW. 440,000 kms, condition poor, regularly serviced. Suit conversion FIBREGLASS runabout, to camper van. $1000. 4.5mt, just had 40hp Tohatsu o/b fitted and Phone 0409 549 880. serviced, elec. start and tilt, 2 fuel tanks, Bimini, oil mixes with petrol automatically, tilt and drive on trailer, fish finder, lights, 2 batteries, both reg. some safety gear $5800. Phone 4106 4759 Morwell.

WANTED

TOYOTA HIACE

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MERCEDES Benz 320E, 2001, 6 cyl, 217,000km, immac., c/c, p/s, Wi, S/R, new ent. sys. (Apple Car play etc.), cameras, r.w.c. $8200 neg. 0419 308 917.

NOMAD MONARK

boat on Dunbier trailer, 30 Tohatsu outboard, reg. to Dec. 2021. $3200. Must sell. Phone 0448 211 054.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

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

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Pammy, Thank you for a great 50 years.

Lindsay.

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Deaths

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COOPER, (nee Williams), Shirley, June.

'Shirl' 18/06/1937 - 10/02/2021 Passed away quietly at Royal Freemasons, Sale.

Aged 83 years.

Loved and adored mother of Mark, Alan, Norman and Mathew (dec.).

Mother-in-law of Halima, Susan and Atonietta.

Grandmother of Petra, Laura, Lakyn, James, Jacob, Michael, Alyssa, Kyle and Jasmine.

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Deaths

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MARTIN (nee Bennett), Gayle Louise.

Passed away on February 9, 2021.

Loved wife of Gary, Mother of Kane and HALLIGAN, Ashlea, Mother in-law of Desmond Keith.

Bree and Adam.

Of Sale.

Grandmother of Frankie, Passed away peacefully Savannah, Fisher and at Sale Hospital on Sienna.

February 13, 2021.

Aged 87 years.

Gayle, there is a place in Loved husband of my heart that is yours Margaret. alone.

Loved father of seven and A piece of my life no other their partners and will own. families.

So, for now farewell until Rest in Peace we meet again.

The memories we shared are ours alone.

HALLIGAN, Desmond.

Born 1934. Passed away February 13, 2021.

Beloved husband of Margaret.

Loving father of Thomas, Marilyn (dec.), Stephen, Terry (dec.), Micheal, Peter and Paul, their partners and children, grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren.

You are at peace now, no more suffering.

Your memory is our greatest treasure to keep, to have and hold in our hearts forever.

Love from all.

Dearest Mum. The love we shared shall live in my heart and memories forever. You had a smile that lit up the room and a laugh many envied. You will be sadly missed but always remembered.

Forever loving you.

Kane, Bree, Savannah and Sienna. xx

Deaths

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Funerals

MARTIN, Gayle.

Great memories for us to treasure. Strong and courageous to the end.

We will look after Mum and Dad. Love Margy xx

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HALLIGAN A private funeral service for Mr Desmond Keith Halligan will be held at the Maffra Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY (February 19, 2021) at 1pm.

Please visit our website You were the life of the for the livestream of Des' party! service.

It has broken all our hearts that this time you had to leave us so soon.

Love and miss you forever.

- Timmy x Always a laugh when you were around!

Special memories with you from over the years.

I am glad you were reassured that we will take care of your Mum and Dad. Lots of love to Flo, Max, Kane, Ash, Gary, Garry, Di and families.

Love, Danielle and Bill xx

LIDDELL For Funeral arrangements for Mr Anthony John 'Tony' Liddell please check our website or phone:

MARTIN, Gayle.

Hark now, hear the sailors cry, smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly, into the mystic.

To my dearest Mum. Condolences to the I will forever cherish our family.

LOWE. time together. In the last Love Tracey and Greg.

Due to stage 4 four years watching you restrictions, a private with my children was just funeral service for Mr so beautiful and the bond MARTIN, Gayle.

Leonard Ivor Rhodes you shared with Frankie is Dear Max, Lynne and Lowe will be held at something special. I only Garry Bennett, Kane and Mark's Anglican Church, hope I can be half the Ashley and families, There are never enough Rosedale, on THURSDAY mum you were.

(February 18, 2021) at A smile that will be terribly words to express our 11am. missed but n e v e r sorrow and pain we share Please visit our website with you. forgotten.

Friends and neighbours for the livestream of Leonard's service.

My angel in the stars like for over 50 years. We will be there to support and Santa. Thanks for playing with horses and blocks comfort you on the loss of and having ice cream with your beautiful daughter, Gayle. Her smile and me. I love you. laughter we shall never Love Frankie. forget. A sister, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She will live forever in our hearts.

Rest in peace, Gayle.

Your bestie Carol, Cindy, MARTIN (nee Bennett) Jen, Lisa and Nelly Allen. A private funeral service for Mrs Gayle Louise Martin will be held at the MARTIN, Gayle.

Sale Baptist Church, on Inglis Medical Centre FRIDAY (February 19, mourns the passing of 2021).

Gayle, a much loved member of the 'IMC Family'.

She was courageous and cheerful throughout her battle and will be remembered for her contagious laugh and quick wit. Our thoughts MARTIN (nee Bennett), and deepest sympathy Gayle Louise. are with the family at this Passed away peacefully saddest of times.

In Memoriam after a short illness.

Gayle will be greatly 7/11/1964 - 9/2/2021 missed.

LIDDELL, Anthony John.

4/6/1945 - 11/2/2021 Passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, aged 75.

Adored husband of Lesley.

Dedicated and loved father of Heath, much loved stepfather to Toby and Tammy. Father-inlaw to Jenny and Bess.

Poppy to Isabel, A kind and beautiful lady Memphus, Jack, Madeline with abundance of and Harry. personality, generosity Loved by us all, with us and humour. forever. xx Sister to Laurel and Colin (dec).

To my darling, I have Well known for her wit and loved you since I was 10 fun filled approach to life, years old.

'Shirl' is sadly missed and Though we drifted apart, is never to be forgotten by we found our way back to those fortunate to know each other. her.

You were the love of my life and I cannot comprehend a life without you.

I will miss you and grieve for you until the day we are together again.

My heart breaks with every single beat.

Dearly loved daughter of I love you, Les. xxx Lynette and Max. Loved sister of Garry and Dianne. Loved aunty of COOPER, Shirley.

Samantha and Dan, Josh Passed away February and Terri, Emily and Brad.

10, 2021.

Great aunt of Amelia and Long time friend of Jan Oden. Dearly loved by all. and Sheena, Don and Edith, Rex and Janine, LIDDELL, Anthony John.

Passed away in hospital I know how much you Leo and Cheryl.

May you rest in peace, February 11, 2021, aged loved me, as much as I 75 years. loved you both. So when dear one.

Much loved brother and tomorrow starts without brother-in-law to Paul and me, don't think we are far Carole and uncle to apart. For every time you Adam, Kellie a n d think of me, I'm right here Shannon. in your heart.

GOLDSWORTHY, Deepest sympathy to It is what it is.

Robert (Bob).

We nearly made it to 20 Leslie, Heath, Toby and and grandyears together, then we Tammy children. hit a brick wall.

Thank you for always Will miss your comical loving my girl as your words of wisdom.

Rest in peace brother own.

Your son, be proud he's a Tony. good man and I did not do MARTIN (nee Bennett), that alone.

Gayle.

I am jealous you will beat Treasured memories of me to see our little man, early years playing on the but it is great comfort to farm with your cousins. me that he is safe in his LOWE, Deepest sympathy to Dad's arms.

Leonard Ivor Rhodes.

Max, Lyn, Gary and Love Lynne.

Ex RN family.

Born 17/4/1930 passed - Aunty Nancy, Uncle away at Dalkeith Gardens Clarrie (dec.) and family.

Traralgon on 11/2/2021 surrounded by his family.

Loving husband of GUBALA, Bruno (Jack).

For more than 50 years Shelagh (dec.). father and cherished mate, family Loving father-in-law of Ronald, friend and confidant.

All the wonderful times we Sharon and Lawrence, all had together. With your Richard and Racheal, MARTIN, Gayle. witty homour a n d Tracey and Shane. cousin of Loving grandfather to 10 Beloved remedies.

Having our weekly coffee and great grandfather to Kerryanne and Stephen Allman and family, and and discussing the 12.

Kylie and Tony Wright and country's problems, only if Son of the late Frederick family (Perth). they asked you.

So sad.

Always there for others to and Olive Lowe.

Loved brother of Ronald, Love to Gary, Kane, give a helping hand. and their - Colin, Sally, Jamie, Leslie, Mary, Frank (all Ashleigh families. dec.) and Olive.

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Two years on.

The 13th Feb. 'A part of you close by' Love Karen and Mickayla.

PARKER, Evelyn Joy. Passed away suddenly, aged 64.

Loved sister of Wayne and Lorraine.

Aunt to Amy, Bernice and Daniel. Great aunt to Ryan, Tyler, Tjiana, Ava and Birdie.

We will miss your smiling face and happy-go-lucky ways. You will never be forgotten.

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COOPER, (nee Williams) A private funeral service for Mrs Shirley June Cooper will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale on MONDAY (February 22, 2021).

PAYNTER, Wayne 22/9/59 - 20/2/20 Loved brother, brother-inlaw and uncle of Phyllis and David, John (dec.), Fay and Chris, and families.

Loving memories.

WHELAN, Valerie.

February 15, 2015.

Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

And a great grandmother next month.

Miss you so much.

- Gavin, Pete, Wendy, Mitch and families.

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BERTRAM, Neil (Skeeter) Two years have passed.

You said goodbye, closed your eyes for the last time.

Your spirit's beside me through day and in my dreams at night.

Missing you my valentine.

Loving wife, Roslyn.

Sale, Maffra and Wellington hockey clubs will host Hook In2 Hockey programs at Gippsland Regional Sports Complex.

Returning to the pitch

AFTER the 2020 season only saw one junior round completed, the local hockey community is excited to hit the field running in 2021.

East Gippsland Hockey Association clubs are ramping up their preparations for the season and are currently working with Hockey Victoria to visit primary schools across the region to delivery a Hockey Roadshow to introduce students to the sport.

Following the roadshow, students have the chance to continue their hockey journey when the clubs launch their award-winning Hookin2Hockey programs or ‘come and try’ registration days.

Sale Hockey Club was awarded the Hockey Victoria Hook In2 Hockey Club of the Year in 2019, while Maffra Hockey Club received this award in 2017. Wellington Hockey Club received Hockey Victoria’s Community Coach Award in 2018.

Sale Hockey Club was set to hold free come and try sessions tomorrow, but with the lockdown restrictions these sessions have been postponed a week.

Hook In2 Hockey is a six to eightweek introductory program which teaches participants the fundamentals of hockey through games and activities.

The first session is free, with clubs providing the equipment required.

Parents can register their children into the program by visiting www. hookin2hockey.com.au

Wellington Shire’s three clubs will hold their programs at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale.

Sale HC will begin its program next Wednesday, February 24. For more information phone Mark Benfield on 0438 423 432 or email salehockeyclub@ hotmail.com

Maffra HC’s program begins Thursday, February 25. For more information phone Jane Gallatly on 0418 380 658 or email maffrahockeyrecruitment@gmail.com

Wellington HC begins Hook In2 Hockey on Monday, March 1. For more information phone Dom O’Neale on 0473 485 475 or email wellingtonhockeyclubcommittee@gmail.com

Clubs will also field teams in the EGHA across under 11, 13, 15 and 18, women’s and open divisions. The season will hit-off on Saturday, April 24.

Hockey Victoria has looked at reducing the burden on those returning to the field, with those who registered with HV last year having that fee discounted off the registration for this year.

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COLEMAN, Betty.

George and families would like to thank all the lovely people who sent cards and flowers and made phone calls of condolences to us all. The messages were a great help to get us feeling happy to know that Betty was so well respected and loved.

We would like to thank Dr John Bergin and the in-home palliative care nurses, Sally and David, for the wonderful care they gave her in those last three weeks of her life, along with the care from Chloe.

Also our thanks to Bradley Lett and the staff for the way they conducted her funeral in these covid times.

Final thanks to Lyn at the Church of England for the way she carried out the funeral service.

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Zali Gallagher, Courtney McDonough, Bridget Brown, Angus Hug, Abi Allman and Jessica Jackson were part of the Seaspray team competing at the Lorne Surf Carnival.

(Back row, from left) Amy Fleming, James Robbins, Emma Feltis, Rod Centra, (front) Lola Wilson, Luca Centra, Tom Fleming and Loughlin Brown travelled hundreds of kilometres to Lorne to line up against athletes from across Victoria.

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THE AFL Gippsland Next Generation Academy and the Junior Interleague Carnival have been combined to create the AFL Gippsland All Stars program.

The competition will run from March to September and includes training and games.

Participating associations will include Sale and District, Central Gippsland, Eastern Gippsland, Southern Gippsland, Traralgon District and Western Gippsland, with the regions to play against each other throughout the season.

The Sale and District AFL Gippsland All Stars region coordinator and coaching positions have recently been finalised, with Hayden Burgiel appointed coach of the under 13s, Marcus Grubb the under 14s and Adrian Burgiel the under 15s, with Graham Manson the region coordinator.

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AFL Gippsland is encouraging interested children from local clubs, Boisdale-Briagolong, College, Heyfield, Maffra, Nambrok-Newry, Sale, Stratford, Sale City,Woodside and Yarram, to attend the training and trials.

Clubs will be advised of the details of times and locations for the sessions.

Female participants are only permitted to trial and play in the under 13 and 14 age groups.

Children born in 2006 will play in the under 15 age group, those born in 2007 the under 14s, and in 2008 the under 13s.

The 2021 All Stars games have been tentatively scheduled for March 28, April 18, May 23, June 14 and July 11, with grounds and game times to be confirmed.

Finals will be played in August and September.

A STRONG contingent of athletes from Seaspray Surf Club returned home from two days of competition at Lorne with an impressive medal haul.

Neil Lazzaro, Rod Centra, Ben Greenwood and club president Chris Fleming were among 300 of Victoria’s most experienced athletes to compete the 2020-21 Victorian Masters Championships.

In his 35 to 39 age group, Lazzaro came home with five medals, including two individual medals: gold in the board race and bronze in the ironman.

Lazzaro teamed up with Greenwood to win gold in the double ski, and won silver in the board rescue together with Centra.

Lazzaro, Greenwood and Centra then competed as a team in the ski relay, winning silver in the 35 to 39 men’s event.

Greenwood added to Seaspray’s medal tally with his gold in the 40 to 44 men’s single ski, as did Centra, who came in third in the same event to get the bronze.

Seaspray’s success continued the next day at the Lorne Surf Carnival.

Jessica Jackson and Bridget Brown again performed strongly on the sand following on from their success at Mordialloc the previous weekend.

Jackson and Brown placed first and second in the open women flags, and second and fifth in the under 19 women. Brown came fourth in the under 19 beach sprint.

Courtney McDonough placed second in the under 17 women’s beach flags and beach sprint, while Zali Gallagher also came second in the same two events in the under 15s.

Tom Fleming and James Robbins teamed up and took second place in the under 19 men’s double ski, while Angus Hug took fourth place in the under 19 men’s beach sprint.

Competing in her first senior carnival, Lola Wilson lined up alongside Emma Feltis in the under 15 women’s water events. The pair were among other local athletes representing Seaspray who performed strongly in tough surf conditions.

Sports briefs Garner makes AFLW debut for Cats

NICOLE Garner made her AFLW debut on Friday night for Geelong.

The Cats lost to the Western Bulldogs by 15 points at Kardinia Park after trailing by one point at three-quarter-time. It was the only AFLW match played in Victoria in front of fans ahead of the start of a five-day lockdown.

An emergency for both of the Cats' opening two rounds, Garner began the match on the interchange before collecting five disposals.

The 28-year-old former baseballer from Sale gained the attention of the Cats radar during a VFLW trial day in 2015 before returning home to Gippsland and later co-captaining Casey in the VFLW in 2019. Geelong selected Garner at pick 50 in the 2019 draft.

Win-less from three rounds, the Cats will play St Kilda at Moorabbin Oval this Friday night.

Cycle to Lindenow

THE Sale and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists will this Sunday ride from Fernbank at 10am via Walpa to Lindenow for lunch, and return through Lindenow South and Lindenow Rd. A back-up trailer will follow with water, coffee and refreshments. Any interested riders can just turn up with a sandwich.

COVID restrictions permitting, the SADSAC’s Tuesday mountain bike rides and Thursday road rides are every week, leaving the Port of Sale at 9.30am.

All SADSAC rides are tours, not a race.

For more information, phone Ron on 0490 087 178 or George on 0429 949 322.

Maffra golf

February 11, women's par: division one: K Gallagher +1, division two: J Mactier +3; DTL: M Bates +2, E Hatwell +2, J Robbins +1, L Noble +1; NTP: 2nd M Killeen, 7th L Reynolds,. 12th L Templeton, 16th (second shot) S Marsden.

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Local sport hit by lockdown David Braithwaite

BECAUSE of the five-day lockdown imposed by the state government at midnight on Friday, the weekend’s community sporting events were cancelled.

The lockdown will affect events and training until at least midnight tomorrow.

Among the weekend’s events postponed was the Sale Polocrosse Club tournament.

The Sale-Maffra Cricket Association will next month play the matches scheduled for Saturday.

The SMCA had already rescheduled the first two rounds of the season, which were washed-out, for the next two Saturdays.

The SMCA committee also decided to schedule March 6, which has been fixtured for semi-finals, as a potential reserve day in case there was another wash-out or lockdown. Replaying last

At a time when the Sale and Stratford first grade cricket teams were to play on it, Sale Oval was quiet on Saturday afternoon.

Photo: David Braithwaite weekend’s matches on March 6 will push the semi-finals to March 13.

With the government recommending people only leave their home for essential purposes, the SMCA also cancelled junior matches scheduled for Friday.

The under 14s and 16s grades were due to play their final rounds as two-day

matches, but these will now become one-day games this Saturday morning.

Junior Gippsland Cricket League matches scheduled for Sunday were also postponed.

Saturday’s tennis was abandoned, while many players planning to head for Swan Hill to play at Tennis Victoria’s

Country Week were disappointed to hear the event had been cancelled.

North Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant semi-finals will now be played this weekend, while tomorrow’s final round of midweek pennant matches have been declared “wash-outs” with the preliminary finals to still be

played next Tuesday.

Local midweek basketball competitions were also affected, while the weekend’s Country Basketball League matches were cancelled.

Friday night’s Victorian Junior Basketball League matches have been postponed, while no decision has been made regarding the under 18 and 16 country championships, to be held at Bendigo and Traralgon respectively this weekend.

Despite the restrictions, horse and greyhound racing will continue across Victoria, as they have during previous lockdowns under strict guidelines. Only essential staff, officials and participants are permitted to attend.

However, the Buchan and Gelantipy Racing Club requested Saturday’s Buchan Cup meeting be postponed.

Racing Victoria will work with the club on a potential future date for the meeting.

Zachary dominant in Autumn Classic heat David Braithwaite

I’m Cheeky, trained at Sale by Bill Wood, wins race seven.

Photos: Ross Holburt, Racing Photos

Local winners at Greenwattle From page 32.

The Greenwattle track was rated “soft five” after overnight rain.

Poy’s first win of the day came in race two, the 1100m two-year-old maiden plate, on board Cadboll, trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace. The colt passed Tramontana at the post to win by a nose.

Race three, the 1200m three-year-old fillies maiden plate, was

won by Meltdown, trained by Phillip Stokes at Pakenham and ridden by Luke Nolen, on her return from a 21-week spell.

Perfect World, trained the Freedman stable, showed good finishing pace to win race four, the 1400m maiden plate, by three and a quarter lengths from Amagnum.

The next meeting at Greenwattle will be on Friday, February 26.

Elvaric, trained at Sale by Susie Wells, wins race eight ahead of Tiny Hussy, trained by Sharyn Trolove.

THE heats of the Autumn Classic headline Sunday’s Sale greyhound meeting.

The first four dogs in both 440 metre heats progressed to this Sunday night’s final, racing for the $10,000 winner’s cheque.

Zachary, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, won one of the heats with a dominant performance. Zachary claimed a fourth win from nine career starts by 12 lengths.

Dr Macie, trained by Kim McMahon, advanced to the final after finishing fourth.

Assassinate won the opening heat for Billy Stockdale at Hastings. Bill McMahon’s Berdeen and Maxwell qualified for the final with third and fourth placings respectively.

In the first of the heats for the GRV Vic Bred Series 440m grade five, Massimo, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, claimed a fourth win in nine starts by a nose from Glamorous Lass.

Dr Lynch, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, finished third and into Sunday’s final, where the winner will receive $3300.

The second heat was won by Perfect Colour for Jane Reynolds at Pearcedale. Finishing three lengths behind was Harper’s Girl, trained at Tinamba by Robert Bean.

Balliang trainer Mark Delbridge produced the quinella in the 440m grade five final, with Byron Bale winning from Zipping Rambo. Both dogs passed Keiki, who led most of the race, in the shadow of the post.

State The Facts, trained by Cheryle Regen at Kilmany, is unbeaten in both his starts, having won race nine, the 440m grade seven.

In race 10, the 440m mixed grade six and seven, Miss Somerton, prepared by Michael Delaney at Cobains, set up a winning lead early, with Barwidgi, trained by Jenny Gill at Darriman, only managing to close the margin to a length by the post.

Slick Paws, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, lived up to her name in the race 12 440m grade five. In third place at the top of the home straight, Slick Paws accelerated late to win by a neck from Call Me Harvey.

The evening began with Supercomputer winning a 440m maiden for Justin Bowman at Toorloo Arm. Race two, over 650m and restricted to dogs with up to four wins, was taken out by Dinkydi Asset, trained by Jason Nibbs at Catani.

Spring Hummer, trained by Lisa Delbridge at Balliang, won race six, the 440m free for all. Nicholas Rose, prepared at Rosedale by Jeff Chignell, charged to the finish, just missing second place.

Race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five, was won by Lockwood Lad, trained by Chris Johannsen at Devon Meadows, half a length ahead of Annie Rose, trained by Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale. Jenny Kay Rose finished third for Jeff Chignell.

KISMET Storm scored a blistering victory during the metro meeting at Sandown Park on Thursday night.

The dog, trained at Briagolong

by Matt Clark, won a 515 metre grade four.

Starting from box six, Kismet Storm, led by two lengths when first passing the post, and surged ahead to win by six and a half lengths.

After a third placing at Sale the previous Sunday, Nicholas Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell, finished second in a 515m grade five.

Chignell’s Kingfisher Rose backed-up a win at the track a week earlier with a third placing a 515m mixed grade three and four.

That night at Warrnambool, Throw Caution claimed a fourth consecutive victory, winning a 390m mixed grade four and five for Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith.Three other Smith dogs placed in the first three on the same program.

GORMANDALE trainer Kaylah Thorburn won two races at Warragul on Friday, with Tribal and Leo’s My Champ taking out 460m races.

EVEN Keats won a 515m mixed grade six and seven at Sandown Park on Sunday for John Boreland at Giffard West.

After back-to-back second placings at Warragul, Even Keats won by six lengths from Somerton Rose, trained by Michael Delaney.

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Bathurst cars at GVC TWO cars, both veterans of Bathurst’s Mt Panorama, both on show at the renowned Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra until the end of this month, both impressive examples of their type.

The key difference? One raced at Bathurst in 2020, and the other in 1966.

The exhibited 1966 Isuzu Bellett 1500 was entered in that year’s Bathurst 500 (miles) by Canopus Motors of Altona North and driven

by George Reynolds and Barry Ferguson. The entry was a one-off for Canopus, which afterwards became a VW-only company.

The Bellett’s modifications clearly show its history is in racing. The suspension has custom springs with factory markings, its brakes have

extra cooling holes drilled in the backing plates and the exhaust note indicates that a competition camshaft was likely to have been fitted.

The engine is original and unopened. In fact, the Bellett is 90 per cent original and unrestored, including its paint and trim, and a secret scrutineering mark that was placed under the rear of all cars that competed in the 1966 race is still visible.

In 1966, the Bellett finished 21st outright and fifth in class B at Bathurst, clocking just over 160 kilometres per hour down Conrod Straight.

Thirty-four years later, Garry Rogers Motorsport entered the Holden ZB Commodore currently on the floor at the GVC in the 2020 Bathurst 1000 (kilometres) race as a wildcard.

Speeds attained by cars in this race in the 2020s

can be as high as 225kmh.

Sporting the number 40, the same number Garry Rogers raced under in the 1970s, the car was decked out with a white base and blue and red accents, representing the colours of long-term sponsor Valvoline. It was driven by two promising rookies, Tyler Everingham and Jayden Ojeda.

Prior to the 2020 race the ZB was stripped, and all its components were serviced in preparation for a two-day test at Winton Raceway.

After a strong practice, finishing in position 24, Ojeda had the team inside the top 15 on his second stint behind the wheel. But coming out of the chase on lap 103 he made contact with the wall.

New left rear and left front axles were fitted and the ZB got back out onto the track and raced to

the end, finishing an impressive 19th.

These vehicles, an example of the evolution of Australian racing, are on display in the GVC’s Racers exhibition until next Monday, February 22.

Transition to the next exhibition, First and Last, begins Friday, February 26. First and Last will run from March to the end of June.

The Gippsland Vehicle Collection is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and every day in school holidays, from 10am to 4pm. Entry costs $15 per adult, $10 for concession holders and is free for children 15-years-old and younger.

The GVC is located at 1A Sale Rd, Maffra.

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THE RACV last week revealed 12 of Victoria’s safest cars, making it easier for consumers to focus on safety features when in the market for a new car.

Half of the cars start from under $30,000, improving the affordability of new cars for customers who want to help protect themselves, their passengers and the Victorian community.

The cars announced as part of RACV’s inaugural Safest Cars awards have state-of-the-art safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, intelligent speed assist and emergency

lane-keeping technology.

RACV used Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s crash safety ratings and data to select the safest vehicles in each of the four categories, so the awards are completely independent.

RACV senior manager for transport, planning and infrastructure, Peter Kartsidimas, said with the majority of fatal accidents occurring in vehicles more than 10 years old, RACV is urging consumers to make decisions based on safety features.

“There have been huge advancements in vehicle safety over the years, particularly in the past decade, as more buyers prioritise safety when researching their next new car,” he said.

“Features like autonomous emergency braking, which applies the brakes when the system detects an object such as another car, a cyclist or a pedestrian ahead, are increasingly offered as standard

on most new-model passenger cars and SUVs. “Other systems like lane-keeping aids provide gentle steering assistance to help keep the car in its lane, while driver fatigue systems monitor the state of the driver through cameras and sensors.”

The four award categories were chosen as they broadly represent the types of vehicles people want to buy, with the Toyota Yaris light hatchback taking the honours in the under $30,000 passenger car category.

The Mazda CX-30 was crowned the safest SUV under $35,000, while the Mercedes-Benz CLA was the safest passenger car over $30,000. The Land Rover Defender topped the list of the safest SUV over $35,000.

variants); runners-up: Mazda3 (all variants) and Kio Cerato (all variants except S and Sport) Safest passenger car over $30,000: Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (all variants except AMG CLA35); runners-up: Tesla Model 3 (all variants) and BMW 3 Series (2.0l variants).

Safest SUV under $35,000: Mazda CX-30 (all variants); runners-up: Volkswagen T-Cross (all variants) and Skoda Kamiq (all variants).

Safest SUV over $35,000: Land Rover Defender (all current 110 variants); runners-up: Kia Sorento (diesel variants) and Tesla Model X (all variants).

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The race for victory appeared to be between Achaeus and Chloe’s Day, but the fast-finishing Manning Road, trained

by Rachel Cunningham at Pakenham and ridden by Michael Poy, won by two lengths.

It was the seven-year-old mare’s sixth win from 52 starts, and first since March 2019.

Praise The Power, ridden by Matt Allen, finished third in the day’s opening race, a maiden plate over 2200m, for Wells.

The race was won by Paris Pike, trained

by Greg Eurell at Cranbourne and ridden

by Dylan Dunn. The four-year-old gelding was last out of the gates, but stayed in touch with the field, before jogging around to the lead on the bend and going on to win by eight lengths from Doom Start, trained at Bairnsdale by Jackson Pallot.

Race six, the 2200m benchmark 58 handicap, was won by four-year-old mare Fintona Queen, trained by Ken and Kim Keys at Cranbourne and ridden by Ben Allen, by a neck from Ally’s Reward, trained at Sale by Allan Douch and ridden by Beau Mertens.

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FRIDAY’S meeting at Greenwattle Racecourse ended with two wins for Saletrained horses.

The shock came in race seven, the 1100m benchmark 58 handicap, which was won by 150-1 longshot I’m Cheeky for Bill Wood.

The five-year-old gelding, ridden by Jason Benbow, went to the lead out of the gate, and was challenged by Kingstar Amber in the home straight before the local found an extra gear to win by almost half a length.

It was I’m Cheeky’s third win from 25 starts, and Wood’s seventh win as a trainer.

Another Sale trainer, Susie Wells, had success when Elvaric won race eight, the 1400m benchmark 58 handicap.

With Michael Walker in the saddle, the five-year-old mare raced down the middle of the straight to beat inside runner Tiny Hussy, trained by Sharyn Trolove at Bundalaguah and ridden by Will Gordon, by three quarters of length.

Wells also had two other horses place in the first three on the day.

Achaeus, ridden by Michael Walker, finished second in race five, the 1600m benchmark 58 handicap.

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