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Farmers hit Closed for by rate rise business, again
The entire state of Victoria has begun its fifth day of a week-long ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, but the effect on business will last longer, with some local business owners calling for eased restrictions in regional areas. Pictured is Maffra Business and Tourism Association president Marcus Stobie closing up for the lockdown on Thursday evening. More page 3. Photo: Sarah Luke
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THE Victorian Farmers’ Federation has proposed Wellington Shire Council extend its use of differential rates to spread the rate burden. During a special meeting on Thursday, council formally received 11 written submissions for its draft 2021-22 budget, and heard six verbal submissions. Facing steep increases in its rates bills, the shire’s farming community has asked council to review its rating system. The VFF has proposed council follow Ararat Rural City Council in adopting a dynamic rating strategy which spreads the burden across rating sectors. Council already applies a differential rate for farming properties, which is 20 per cent less than rates applied on other land. Speaking to council on behalf of the VFF’s Gippsland branch, Bundalaguah farmer John Buxton said farmers had been hit with exponential increases in their rate bill in recent years. “I have numerous examples of rate increases, ranging from 30 to 70 per cent in one year,” he said. “These exponential rate increases are driving significant ill feeling and disquiet in the farming community, and I can say for myself that we feel threatened by it. The question you ask yourself is ‘do they want to rate us out of business?’ “When you get a bill that’s up by 30 per cent or 70 per cent, it really sits you back on your heels — it’s not making
the farming community feel like they’re wanted or welcome. “The percentage of the rate burden is being shifted on to the farming community. “The rate burden paid by the farming sector’s increased from 18 to 20 per cent from the year 2019-20 to 20-21. Is that trend going to continue?” Mr Buxton said the rating system was “broken and needs to be prepared”. “There is a solution to the problem. The solution’s become known as the ‘Ararat model’,” he said. “This model has also been adopted by the Mansfield Shire this year. “The advantage of this model is that it allows you to apply the cap to each property sector in the shire, and thereby avoiding the rate shock that happens if the valuation moves substantially for one sector as opposed to the other. “The Ararat Shire managed to get a one per cent reduction in the rating for everybody without impacting on their total revenue.” The VFF’s submission to council claim its total revenue would increase by $1 million using the Ararat model. Beef farmer Sandra Grant said the rates bill for her Boisdale property went up 60 per cent, and her Newry property by 33 per cent. Ms Grant said turnover could never match the increases in land value, which had affected expenditure. “We spend less locally on our groceries, our fuel, our fertilisers, our stock feeds and to make up for the money we find we have to pay for the rates,” she said. Continued page 4
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THE moratorium on onshore conventional gas will be lifted from July 1, with the state government predicting a jobs boost for Gippsland as the industry restarts. The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has updated the industry regarding progress towards the July 1 restart and the introduction of interim regulations, effectively extending the previous ones for a short period while larger regulatory reform is finalised. Victoria’s onshore Petroleum Regulatory Framework was reviewed by the Victorian Gas Program and found to be robust for managing environmental and safety risks, which are the aspects that will need oversight initially when onshore conventional gas activities return. An independent stakeholder advisory panel, made up of farmers, environment groups, industry representatives and local councils, chaired by Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples, recommended improving project transparency and community engagement through new Petroleum Regulations. The regulatory impact statement consultation period for the Petroleum Regulations 2021 will open soon to enable the community and industry to assess them. The improved provisions of the new regulations will be in place in time for the relevant stages of onshore conventional gas activities. The onshore conventional gas restart follows three years of detailed scientific investigations by the Victorian Gas Program. It found an onshore conventional
gas industry would not compromise Victoria’s environment or our vital agricultural sector. Since the 2020 announcement of the ending of the onshore conventional gas moratorium, Earth Resources Regulation has visited existing sites as part of a program to ensure compliance with existing safeguards and that tenement holders are prepared for the new regulatory regime. The onshore conventional gas restart follows confirmation that the fracking ban has been added to Victoria’s Constitution. Conventional gas extraction does not involve fracking, with the state government touting “it is a tried and tested method to access gas deep underground trapped by an impermeable rock layer”. The department’s head of resources John Krbaleski said it was good to meet with the onshore conventional gas industry and provide an update on the work to restart the industry. “We now have interim regulations in place for the July 1 onshore conventional gas restart, the improved Petroleum Regulations 2021 will soon follow and be in place to guide explorers and developers on engaging with the community as a key part of their project plans,” he said. “The extension to the current regulatory provisions ensures there are no risks to the community or the environment.” For more information regarding the onshore conventional gas restart and the supporting work of the Victorian Gas Program, visit earthresources.vic.gov.au
Wellington Shire Council has joined 45 other councils to buy “clean power” at a reduced price.
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WELLINGTON Shire Council claims it will reduce electricity costs by about 30 per cent and lower corporate emissions by 1300 tonnes per year by joining a collaborative buying group. The Victorian Energy Collaboration is the largest emissions-reduction project undertaken by local government in Australia, and will see 46 councils pool their electricity needs to create a power purchase agreement, enabling them to buy clean power at a reduced price. The project will lower each of the councils’ energy bills, reduce electricity prices and allow them to access clean, renewable energy generated by two Victorian wind farms — Dundonnell wind farm near
Mortlake and, from June 2022, Murra Warra II wind farm near Horsham. Under the VECO agreement,Wellington Shire Council will source all of its power requirements for its headquarters in Sale, The Wedge performing arts centre and the Port of Sale precinct, accounting for a combined 25 percent of council’s electricity use. Mayor Garry Stephens said reducing council's carbon footprint and reducing its power bill is a win-win for everyone in the shire. “I’m pleased that we can help combat climate change by reducing carbon emissions and save ratepayer money at the same time,” he said.
Electricity generated from the wind farms will begin supplying member councils from Thursday, July 1, when Australian-owned Red Energy will begin providing 240 gigawatt hours of electricity per year to the VECO purchasing group. For Wellington, however, supply will commence January 1, 2022. The provision of renewable power will cover more than half of all Victorian councils and 45 per cent of their electricity requirements, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent every year, which is equivalent to removing emissions from 90,000 cars or powering 48,000 homes with renewables per year.
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Closed for business, again Sarah Luke
Apart from the occasional takeaway latte sipper or masked dog walker, Sale’s central business district was eerily quiet yesterday morning — miles apart from the crowds that packed stores on Thursday after lockdown was announced.
“It’s a logistical nightmare but if the regions are clear then hopefully the authorities have a model that can allow businesses to resume trading.” — Maffra Business and Tourism Association president Marcus Stobie Mr Stobie said even those that remained open would be taking a hit over this week. “Being a seven-day lockdown, I think the majority of businesses are sitting tight and praying they can re-open to something that resembles normal this Friday,” he said. “It’s hard to look beyond that point at this stage ... if the lockdown continues regionally beyond seven days it will be a body blow for a lot of people, particularly if there are no COVID cases at a local level. “It’s a logistical nightmare but if the regions are clear then hopefully the authorities have a model that can allow businesses to resume trading. “That said you have to feel for Melbourne businesses, who must be looking at the glass as half empty.” Mr Stobie hoped the government’s wage subsidy grants, available to businesses forced to closed, would offer some relief, but there were actions people in the community could take to help. “When business finally resumes for our local towns, it is paramount the community support local,” he said. “Last year, we learnt valuable lessons in the importance of supporting local and Wellington as a whole rallied and came out the other side. “We must continue to adopt these values not only now but well into the future if we want our communities to remain vibrant and well serviced.” Mr Stobie said it was hard, but business owners should try to put things in perspective. “It is only a week and we have been through this before,” he said. “True, this will no doubt be causing stress amongst the business community and also the wider community, but I’m sure we will look back and view this period as just another little speed bump in the fight against COVID. “Although motivation may not be at an all time high, try to remain connected to your customers through social media platforms.”
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areas — including in Cohuna and Bendigo — meant the measures needed to be all-encompassing. “There’s also the risk of people in metropolitan Melbourne moving to regional Victoria, moving and spreading the virus,” he said. “The clear advice from public health is this needs to be a statewide lockdown.” The state government has announced a $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to assist small to medium businesses and sole traders. For more information visit business.vic.gov.au At the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, there were 54 recorded active cases across metropolitan Victoria, with five new cases overnight. More than 4000 primary close contacts were identified, with 70 per cent returning a negative result as of Sunday morning. There are still only five reasons to leave home — shopping for necessary goods and services, care and caregiving (including medical care or to get a COVID-19 test), exercise (for two hours a day, within five kilometres of home), for authorised work and permitted study and to get a COVID-19 vaccination. People must wear face masks indoors and outdoors, other than when inside their own home. Visitors are generally not permitted, however people can leave home to visit their intimate partner, their single social bubble buddy, or in an emergency – including those at risk of family violence. There are more than 100 exposure sites published at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites and authorities encourage people to check the site daily as more are added.
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THE local business community is hoping for restrictions to be eased this Friday, provided regional Victoria continues to record zero COVID-19 cases. With no JobKeeper safety net available for Victoria’s fourth lockdown, blanket restrictions across the state have forced businesses more than 200 kilometres away from the nearest recorded case to close. The state government maintains the current statewide restrictions, which are in place until 11.59pm on Thursday, are aimed at reducing the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria, but some local residents have questioned the sensibility of placing the entire state into quarantine. Sale Business and Tourism Association president Julian McIvor said he had been having frustrated conversations with local business owners. “Businesses are already doing it tough,” he said. “Every business in town will have their own story of how this is affecting them, their staff and their families. “There is widespread frustration and uncertainty among the business community. “Once again, Sale is suffering the same lockdown measures as Melbourne, without recording any COVID cases in the area. “The business people I have spoken to want to do the right thing and be safe, but they also believe that blanket, state-wide lockdowns every time there are new cases in Melbourne is unsustainable, unfair and create a great deal of uncertainty.” Mr McIvor said local businesses had been extremely resourceful over the past 12 months. “They have done an amazing job at adapting in order to stay viable,” he said. “Many business owners moved quickly following the snap decision on Thursday to go into lockdown and moved to online, click and collect, contactless delivery and takeaway options. “One positive out of this is that we have seen people truly get behind local businesses and there is a great deal of community spirit that can be felt during these difficult times. “We have proven to be a unique, resilient and close-knit community.” Mr McIvor said while continuing to support local was important “more than ever”, in order to recover and rebuild the community needed more than the shop local message. “I would personally like to see our political leaders fight for a better deal than local lockdowns based purely on what is happening 200 kilometres away in Melbourne,” he said. “We cannot continue to suffer every time Melbourne records new cases.” Maffra Business and Tourism Association president Marcus Stobie was forced to close the doors of the surf apparel store he owns with his brother Ben last week. He said the lockdown was sudden but not unexpected, after Victorians observed similar lockdowns in Western Australia and Queensland as a result of COVID-19 cases in returned travellers. “Although we have been through a similar circuit breaker earlier in the year, this has caught a lot of local businesses off guard,” he said “The announcement was made last Thursday and it was doors closed on Friday, so as far as planning and being able to have dialogue with the business community, it has been very difficult. “Fortunately, the vast majority of income earners in Maffra are still able to carry on with business as usual as they are deemed essential services, but there has been a small number of businesses forced to close. “Core retail has been dealt a significant blow and local pubs are back to takeaway — the list goes on.”
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Farmers appeal against rate rise From page 1 “We have to do more work ourselves, whereas two years ago we had regular labour positions available on the farm. We now work longer days on our own to get our work done.” Ms Grant and her husband had tried objecting to the valuations, but this made little difference. Giffard West farmer Trent Anderson said he had received a rates increase of $20,000, or 85 per cent increase, in one year. “We can’t pass that cost on anywhere, we’re not like the council, who can up the rate bill, to cover our bills,” he said. “That $20,000 had to come out of what would have been spent on other investments on the farm, whether it be general running costs or into capital expenditure. “Rate shocks like that really do make a difference to what we can spend in the community.” Mr Anderson said the land values needed to be addressed. “Land values aren’t changing 85 per cent in 12 months,” he said. “We’ve got a real issue with valuing that needs to be looked at, and if we can’t value it correctly then we need to be putting in, like the tax averaging system, where our land values are averaged over a five-year period, and we’re only rated on that average value.” The Seaspray community made submissions seeking funding for local projects. Seaspray Ratepayers and Progress Association president Kaylene Wheeler spoke to council about constructing an off-road walking trail between Seaspray and The Honeysuckles, for which members of both communities have been campaigning many years. “The local community, visitors and tourists should have a safe place to walk, ride their bikes, wheel their prams and push wheelchairs,” Ms Wheeler said. “This past year we have had the greatest amount of caravan park bookings since opening, and the town has seen an influx of day visitors from all over Gippsland and beyond. “Families are holidaying locally due to the COVID virus — we expect this to continue. “We already see the benefits of a walking track that the committee of management put in place along the foreshore on Foreshore Rd, with many people walking and cycling from the caravan park to the surf club then on to Merriman Creek to swim. “Shortly the surf club will open the Waves bistro, and the local shop will have new ownership
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National wood strategy needed, Chester says THE state government’s decision to close the native forest industry highlights the need for a national fibre strategy to ensure a strategic wood supply, according to Gippsland MHR Darren Chester. Mr Chester said the lack of a long-term strategy around fibre supply — “a real problem” — had been made clear during the pandemic. He was speaking after a forum at the Gippsland Forestry Hub in Churchill, which was attended by local forestry professionals, the Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie and Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath. Mr Chester said the federal government had a role in explaining the national security implications of having a national fibre supply. “We can’t rely on global supply chains as we discovered during the pandemic,” he said. “The federal government’s role here is to explain to Australians how important the timber industry is. “It’s well managed and it’s in our national interest to ensure it survives in the long term. “The environmental groups have targeted individual regions and managed to shut down supply in many cases. “No one has taken a broader, national understanding of our future needs. “We have seen through the
coronavirus crisis as international supplies have dwindled, the price of local products has gone through the roof and now Australian consumers are paying the price when they come to build a home. “Educating the public about the implications of not having a sustainable secure fibre supply in own country is tremendously important and has been brought home in the past 18 months.” Mr Chester said the Australian government should show “what the Andrews government is jeopardising with its plan to shut down the native timber industry”. “The Victorian government is misleading Victorians if they think they can supply this fibre from other than native timber,” he said. “It’s misleading to suggest the industry is not sustainable in this state. “We have taken enormous steps over the past 30-40 years to put the industry on a sustainable footing. “To shut it down now is an insult to Victorians and all the hard work that has been done already.” Mr Chester said his role as a federal MP and minister was to ensure his colleagues in Canberra understood the implications of the Victorian decision. “The information I’ve got from industry and the forestry hub — I’ll take those points to Canberra,” he said. Senator McKenzie told to
the forum how her intended amendment and changes to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Act and Regional Forest Agreements would give industry certainty. However, the federal government could not influence its state counterpart. “The only way to change the Andrews government decision to shut down the native industry is to change the government. That is a great tragedy,” Senator McKenzie said. “As I found out through the inquiry to the Senate bill, the CFMEU’s Michael O’Connor supports these changes. “To let the RFA system run and to keep native forest harvesting going. “It’s not just about left versus right. There are plenty of people in the Labor Party and those who support Labor who support the forest industry because they know it’s a sustainable industry,” she said. “We’ve got to change the hearts and minds of the average voter who does not know the tough environmental standards under which this industry operates and how sustainable it is. “If we want to see our towns grow and prosper rather than face a slow decline, we have to back the side of politics that will make it happen. “We need a social awareness campaign to get the facts on the table and show what the industry is really about, and how proud we can be of it.”
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and will be opened everyday. “Seaspray will become the destination to come to.” Council allocated $10,000 for a feasibility study into the path in last year’s budget. Among the written submisisons, the Seaspray Reserves Committee of Management requested various works in the town, such as a pump track, which it proposed be constructed next to the tennis courts. The committee suggested it would underwrite half the expected $85,000 to $100,000 cost for the pump track, but would require council and other grant funding to implement the project. The Stratford Recreation Reserve committee requested $30,000 for the design and planning for stage two works, which include upgrades to the social rooms, toilets, bar, kitchen and kiosk, as well as spectator cover. Resident Brent Hanratty requested a footpath along Cedar St, Sale, and to fix its drainage, claiming the street floods every time it rains. The Yarram and District Adult Riding Club is seeking $61,500 to establish an equestrian facility at the Yarram Recreation Reserve. The club can’t provide additional funding as it contributed
the majority of its funds towards the extension of the agricultural society shed. The club suggests the facility will attract new members to the adult riding and pony clubs and campdrafting association. Yarram Aero Club member Brian Lucas spoke in support of funding in the budget for developments at the Yarram Aerodrome. Council allocated $180,000 for landside facilties, $80,000 for the eastern hangar, and $300,000 for safety fencing. “For not a large investment, we can bring the aerodrome up to a suitable standard for which the Wellington Shire and its ratepayers can be proud of,” Mr Lucas said. “This aerodrome has untapped potential. “The Yarram Aerodrome is unique in this shire in that it is accessible seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to all forms of aviation — from commercial to recreational.” In the draft budget, council has proposed a 1.5 per cent increase in revenue from general rate for the next financial year, as well as rises in the garbage charge and EPA levy. Council is considering the submissions before it adopts the 2021-22 budget on June 15.
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THE rapidly increasing cluster of COVID-19 cases being detected across Melbourne has jolted Gippslanders into vaccination frenzy. Yesterday morning, there were 54 recorded active COVID-19 cases in Victoria. GP clinics and respiratory centres across Wellington Shire are reporting a sudden jump in people wanting to be vaccinated, following the outbreak. Wellington Respiratory Clinic’s vaccination clinic, which can vaccinate up to 300 people a day, has been flooded with calls from people wanting the jab, and by Friday was booked up well into this week. Clinic director Dr Yousuf Ahmad said vaccination and testing numbers had more than doubled since news of the latest Melbourne-based outbreak, with Wellington Respiratory Clinic (which does testing) and the new vaccination clinic now opening on weekends. Dr Ahmad said last week the clinic had also seen an increase in people coming from outside the shire, as Melburnians began scrambling to
Vaccination and testing numbers have more than doubled at Inglis Medical Centre’s two clinics since news of the latest Melbournebased outbreak.
escape the city once lockdown was imminent. It’s been a similar scene at Clocktower Medical Centre, where a spokesperson said vaccination bookings were being snapped up by those previously hesitant, as the threat of further outbreaks and extended lockdowns loomed. Clocktower Medical practice manager Caroline Driscoll said the Melbourne-based COVID-19 outbreak had scared people into reality. “I think complacency had set
in, particularly up here where we haven’t really seen the virus, but what’s happening now is making people realise that this is not over, it is still a fragile situation and vaccination is essential,” she said. Prior to the latest Melbourne outbreak, the centre was able to vaccinate as many as 200 patients per week, despite low demand. But as fear of an outbreak grips regional Victoria, demand is rising and the centre’s stocks have been increased to cater for up to 300.
Ms Driscoll said while it was good to see the community act responsibly and seek vaccination, misinformation about risks and eligibility was causing delays. “People have got it in their minds that there is a choice of vaccine, but the government guidelines are clear; only AstraZeneca is available for people aged over 50, unless they meet special criteria,” she said. “Because of misinformation, we have been getting people asking for Pfizer instead of AstraZeneca but we can’t give that here, and people need to get advice from their doctor.” Although vaccination is not yet available at pharmacies, Sale’s Findlay and Weymouth Amcal Pharmacy director Darren Richards said the chemist had been through the tender process and expected to learn which pharmacies would be part of the rollout within two weeks. Last week, a new COVID-19 vaccine community clinic opened at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Cobains Rd, Sale, with capacity to vaccinate up to 200 to 300 per day. The clinic is offering Pfeizer and AstraZeneca vaccines for those eligible. To book a spot, phone 1800 675 398.
Grants for businesses affected by latest lockdown SUPPORT will soon be available for businesses most affected by the seven-day lockdown, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries. On Sunday, the state government announced a $250.7 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to help up to 90,000 Victorian businesses affected by the restrictions that will run until 11.59pm on Thursday. Acting Premier James Merlino said the “circuit-breaker” action would keep people safe and protect businesses and jobs. “ ... but we know it’s not easy shutting your doors and putting your plans on hold,” he said. “This support will help businesses pay the bills
and maintain their workforce as best they can, as we work together to get through this challenge.” The package features three initiatives for small to medium-sized businesses and sole traders. The $190.01 million second round of the Business Costs Assistance Program will offer grants of $2500 for eligible businesses directly affected by the circuit-breaker industry restrictions, including restaurants and cafes, event suppliers, accommodation providers and nonessential retailers. A $40.7 million new round of the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund will provide businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate with a $3500 grant per premises.
An allocation of $20 million will be dedicated to supporting operators in the events industry who have incurred losses because of the circuitbreaker restrictions, with more details to be provided shortly. Business owners can register their interest in the Business Costs Assistance Program at business.vic.gov.au, so they can be notified when applications open this week. Operators eligible for the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund payment will be emailed directly in coming days. More information about the Circuit Breaker Business Support Package is available at business.vic.gov.au
Sion closes, but school traffic zones remain TWO school zones, a school crossing and a permanent 40kmh zone remain around the former Catholic College Sale Sion campus, despite the campus closing late last year. There are school zones on York and Raglan Sts along two sides of the school, while a permanent 40kmh zone remains on a portion of Raymond St behind the former campus. A school crossing also remains in York St, with an under-worked school crossing supervisor on site during school times. A Wellington Shire Council spokesperson said it was “working through the process with Regional Roads Victoria”. Department of Transport Gippsland regional director
Sara Rhodes-Ward said the department was seeking feedback from stakeholders, including Wellington Shire Council, Catholic College Sale, the Department of Education and Training and Victoria Police regarding the continued requirements around the former school site. Factors for consideration include existing travel patterns and use by students attending nearby schools, future uses of the Sion campus and road safety. The Sion campus closed late last year when students relocated to the re-vamped St Patrick’s campus site, meaning Catholic College Sale students are now all on Despite Catholic College Sale vacating the Sion convent building on York St late last year, one site. traffic is still directed to slow down as if it were still a school.
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LOCAL police are seeking information regarding two suspicious fires in Kent St, Maffra, which police and Country Fire Authority volunteers attended on May 22 and 23. Anyone who has any information or CCTV footage relating to the incidents should phone Maffra police on 5147 1026.
NOT JUST EGGS AT THE CHOOK HOUSE
Belinda Hoekstra shares her creative passion at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms, a family owned and operated business offering locally farmed produce directly to you at their own farm gate.
A true paddock to plate farm that has a farm shop, lovingly called ‘The Chook House’ which opens 365 days a year from 7.30am to 7.30pm. Offering fresh produce, local honey and condiments, flowers, fruits and juices, dairy and Myrtlebank Farms own free range pastured eggs. With an on-farm butchery and commercial kitchen, this enables the farm to offer their own prime grassfed beef, local pork, smallgoods, meals and a range of gourmet pies and sweet treats. For owner Belinda, farming is in her blood. A 5th generation farmer, Belinda’s great great grandparents began dairy farming when they immigrated from Germany. They settled in Myrtlebank and started the farm around the corner from it’s current location, which little-known to them, Belinda would continue for generations to come. Here at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms you will find Belinda’s hens roaming under the safe watch of “Chickaletta”, the giant chook sculpture, along with the growing range of fresh local products and produce available at the ever-evolving farm gate stall. It is here, that Belinda continues to grow her childhood dream. A diversified local farm business offering much more than just eggs! Myrtlebank Roaming Farms has a range of home-style ready-made meals to introduce which they would like to market to a new range of customers, including any home care package clients, Latrobe Community Health, NDIS and Gippsland Central Health, where at this stage they can access weekly delivery.
Stay tuned in the weeks ahead in the Gippsland Times to read more about who’s who and the exciting things on offer here at Myrtlebank Roaming Farms!
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Federal funding for local projects
WELLINGTON Shire Council will receive more than $16 million from the federal government this financial year to spend on safer roads, improved community facilities and programs. Projects include $6.3 million under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program for phase three with councils able to access funding from January 1 for projects to be completed by June 30, 2023, and $10 million through the Roads to Recovery program to maintain and upgrade local roads. Other major federal government infrastructure projects within the municipality this financial year, include a further $1.1 million for street signalisation at Cunninghame St, Sale; a further $103.4 million of its $202.6 million commitment to complete the duplication of the Princes Highway between Traralgon and Sale; $352,118 for the $1 million redevelopment of Stretton Park stage two; $121.7 million of its $447.7 million commitment to the Gippsland rail line, and $14.8 million of the $31.2 for phase two of the Macalister Irrigation District Modernisation. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said additional funding for infrastructure across the region would provide more opportunities to support local jobs. “We need to keep getting stuff done, identifying local priority projects and focussing on investing in the future of our region as we continue to recover from the drought, bushfires and coronavirus pandemic," he said. “Now is the time for local groups to finalise their plans for projects that improve the liveability of our region. “Our focus is to get this money into the Gippsland economy and deliver these projects as quickly as possible. “These infrastructure projects will support local contractors and suppliers, which in turn supports local jobs.” Mr Chester said many federal governmentfunded projects were underway or ready to begin across the municipality, including the Maffra pump ttrack and upgrades to York St, Sale. “We need to ensure we get this money out the door and into Wellington to support businesses and local jobs as soon as possible,” he said.
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Mine opponents view farm plan with scepticism Liz Bell
A PLAN to produce sheep and beef cattle on land within a proposed east Gippsland mining site has been met with scepticism by mine opponents. Kalbar Operations, which is facing a community backlash over a proposal to establish a mineral sands mine at Glenaladale between Stratford and Bairnsdale, recently announced it had set up the ‘Fingerboards Pastoral Company’ to utilise land in and adjacent to the proposed mining site for sheep and cattle production. The commercial farming operation will focus on breeding and raising stock , with the potential for cropping and mixed farming in the future, and is expected to be in operation later this year. Minefree Glenaladale spokesperson Debbie Carruthers said heavy grazing could mean that anything that might grow of significance wouldn’t be there when ecological surveys were done before mining could commence. And, she added, having a pastoral company was potentially another way for Kalbar Operations Pty Ltd to be eligible to access water. “They need nearly three billion litres of water annually,” Ms Carruthers said. “The Latrobe Group aquifer is fully allocated and only two billion litres of the six billion litres of winter-fill licences is potentially available from Southern Rural Water, so there is a massive shortfall in water that the mine requires to be able to operate.” Another east Gippsland resident said the move was a “curious” change of heart for the company, which had long rejected community concerns that the land surrounding the mine site was an important food production region. June Haviman said Kalbar had previously underrepresented the value of agricultural and pastoral production in the Glenaladale region in its push to get approval for the mine — even in 2014 and 2015 when community concerns were first raised about the mine proposal. “Now it reposits the idea that it [the food growing region] is of value,” she said. “How much research has it undertaken on
Kalbar’s plan to produce cattle on land near its proposed mine has been met with scepticism by opponents. Stock image feasibility to decide this? “If any, it would find that local horticulture yields a greater return than their mine proposal or livestock.” Ms Haviman said publicly available research suggested the pastoral plan would fail, claiming the release of minerals from mining production and the mine’s excessive water requirements would effectively destroy the company’s own pastoral aspirations. Minefree Glenaladale also fears the excavation of 16 square kilometres of “prime” agricultural land to a depth of 50 metres would expose nearby families and workers to radioactive and potentially “cancer-causing” substances. Ms Carruthers has previously told the Gippsland Times that vegetable growers in the region feared the mine would create excessive dust that could pollute the land and the nearby Mitchell River. In addition, the group fears the huge amounts of water required for mining production would create severe water shortages, particularly in times of drought. The valuable Lindenow Valley vegetable industry
is as close as 500 metres downwind of the mine site. However, in a statement to the media, Kalbar Operations chief executive Jozsef Patarica said the company “want to look after the land” around the mine site and did not want to see it degenerate or become overtaken by feral animals or weeds. He said the plan was consistent with other companies who had successfully established pastoral concerns as part of broader mining operations. The Inquiry and Advisory Committee hearing of submissions for the proposed mine is currently underway, with Minefree Glenaladale presenting its case on Thursday and Monday. In its submission to the IAC, East Gippsland Shire Council echoed community concern about potential contamination of the local environment. Its submission stated the Kalbar Environmental Effects Statement appeared to be “designed to bamboozle”, and that “toxic and radioactive contamination of one of the richest food bowls in the state would be very real”. All documents tabled for the inquiry can be found at engage.vic.gov.au/fingerboards-IAC
Warm winter for Gippsland GIPPSLAND will have a warmer than average winter and neutral rainfall, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s winter outlook. Released last Thursday, the outlook predicts Wellington Shire, Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland Shire will have neutral chance (50 per cent likely) of meeting their median rainfall totals. There is no indication for above or below average rainfall locally. Sale has a 66 per cent chance of reaching at least 100mm of its 119mm average winter rainfall total. Similarly, the three local government areas all have very likely (above 80 per cent) chances of exceeding median temperatures. Sale is expected to push past its median maximum temperature of 14.9 degrees, and not drop down quite as far as its median minimum of 4.4 degrees. The region joins the majority of Victoria and all of Tasmania in a much warmer winter. In fact, minimum temperatures for June, July,
and July to September are each likely to be warmer than average almost nationwide, except for western parts of Western Australia. One of the bureau’s climatologists, Jonathan Pollock, said autumn had been wetter than average in Gippsland, while temperatures were average, with a La Niña weather system finishing up in March. “Our major climate drivers are neutral at the moment, but we are paying close attention to what’s happening in the Indian Ocean, with some warmer than usual sea surface temperatures in the east there, that could be enhancing seasonal rainfall for Australia,” he said. Last winter, Victorian rainfall was below average in most of the state — except East Gippsland, where several coastal lows brought heavy rainfall. Despite a warmer forecast for the season, the first week of June is expected to get winter off to a chilly start, with frost expected this morning. The bureau’s autumn summary will be published on its website today.
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THE Game Management Authority has clarified some of the restrictions on fishing and hunting, following the announcement of a seven day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown across Victoria. Until at least 11.59pm on Thursday, there are restrictions on recreational activities. Fishing and hunting is allowed under exercise. It must be within five kilometres of the person’s home, and cannot require the use of a facility. People can participate in these activities for up to two hours, and leave home once a day to do so. People do not need to wear a face mask when exercising — if they are out of breath or puffing. They must carry a face mask with them at all times unless they have a lawful reason not to. People can exercise with their household or one other person who they don’t live with as long as neither travel more than five kilometres from their home. Those visiting an intimate partner or bubble buddy are not able to leave their home for the purposes of exercise. For more information, visit www.gma.vic.gov.au
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A REPORT on feral species handed down by the Australian Senate last week recommends declaring wild deer as an environmental pest across all of Australia. The Senate environment and communications committee’s report, published last month after a three-year review, investigated the increasing impacts of feral deer, pigs and goats across the country, putting forward 17 recommendations. Most notably, these included changing laws nationally to declare wild deer as an environmental pest; maximising landholders’ ability to control feral deer on their land and park managers in World Heritage Areas and national parks; and ensuring state, territory and federal governments commit to eliminating feral deer populations in areas of national environmental significance and national biodiversity hotspots and support commercial harvesting of feral deer. The report found invasive species populations, particularly deer, appeared to be growing rapidly in both total numbers and overall range. Feral deer and pig populations were named as a major threat to Australia’s biodiversity, affecting a wide range of native plant and animal species, which had the capacity to completely alter the structure of local ecosystems and create irreversible damage. The report noted the estimated annual costs to agricultural businesses from feral deer, pig and goat activities ran into hundreds of millions of dollars, taking into account the feral species’ grazing and damaging crops, competing with livestock for food, reducing alternate land uses, and the time and money landowners spend repairing damage. Feral populations also pose a significant challenge to containing and eradicating exotic diseases. Currently, deer species have full or partial protection as game species in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. The committee found declaring deer as a pest species would enable more appropriate and coordinated control actions to be undertaken, and provide symbolic recognition of the increasing damage caused by deer to environmental and agricultural
in accessible populations. “The committee notes the evidence showing economic benefits of recreational hunting must be weighed up against the costs to landholders, agriculture and the environment ... submitters were very clear that historical notions of deer as a valued species do not reflect the reality of high numbers in many locations and the damage they cause.” The committee noted the change would “not limit the ability of recreational hunting of deer to continue”. Other recommendations included ensuring significant long-term funding for management programs, improving data collection and reporting, and updating existing humane control management to ensure best practice. Invasive Species Council chief executive Andrew Cox said the report was a wake-up call to governments that hard-hoofed feral animals were driving an environmental and rural crisis across Australia. “Most of the Senate report recommendations centre on feral deer, where six species presently occupy less than 10 per cent of Australia, but are projected to spread to almost the entire continent,” he said. “Despite historical notions of deer as a valued species, the overwhelming evidence of the inquiry shows deer in many areas are in plague proportions, causing major environmental damage and costing some landholders $100,000 or more a year. “Deer will pose an increasing risk of livestock diseases, road accidents and occupation of urban areas.” The Centre For Invasive Species Solutions, which was singled out for needing more long-term funding in the report, welcomed the recommendations, with chief executive Andreas Glanznig saying more funding would ensure the centre achieved its goals into the future. “We have known feral deer are an emerging national issue for many years now, and this was recently confirmed in the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics pest animal and weeds survey finding that feral deer were the most commonly reported pest animal that recently arrived on properties, more so than kangaroos, feral pigs and wild dogs,” he said.
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Reconciliation Week:
Sharing the past, and celebrating progress
While libraries are closed for the lockdown, people can still access some library services online.
Local library click and collect service returns
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Gippsland Grammar’s tour and tea cancelled GIPPSLAND Grammar’s tour and tea community event will not be held tomorrow, because of new COVID restrictions. Principal Leisa Harper said she would welcome visitors to the school to tour facilities as soon as she could. “I am proud to be the principal of this amazing school and I really look forward to meeting more locals as soon as I can,” she said. “In the meantime, if anyone has questions about a Gippsland Grammar education, they should call our enrolments team.” Students at Gippsland Grammar from Foundation to Year 12 have moved to learning from home, while the early learning centres in Sale and Bairnsdale have remained open. Gippsland Grammar staff work remotely and can be phone on 5143 6388.
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GUNAI-GUNDITJMARA man Stephen Thorpe is the first person to admit he was no angel as a young person. He spent years consumed by addictions, questioning who he was and his place in the world. But with the imminent birth of his first child strengthening a desire for a better future for the next generation, he is sharing his story of trauma and healing as part of Reconciliation Week, which runs until June 3. Mr Thorpe is one of many ‘Deadly and Proud’ storytellers who are reaching out to communities across Victoria to tell shared histories during the week, and stories that explore how Australia as a nation can contribute to achieve reconciliation. Some of the stories of historical trauma and ongoing injustices since colonisation are confronting, difficult to hear, and uncomfortable, while others are heart-warming, inspiring and full of hope. Now seven years free from addiction after a 15-year cycle of abusing substances to block out years of trauma and fear, Mr Thorpe, 34, said the turning point for him was the realisation family was the key to his strength and his survival. “When I finally came to that realisation, that I have a great partner and am soon to be a dad myself, and I have an amazing extended family and lots of memories of good times with them in the early years, I wanted to end the cycle and be part of a better future,” he said. “I want to see the next generation lift up out of this trauma, not carry it on.” By putting the truth “out there” Mr Thorpe said the nation would be able to better understand the past and can come together to heal. One of the most significant historical events that set a course of destruction and displacement for Gippsland’s First Peoples and Mr Thorpe’s direct ancestors was the Warrigal Creek massacre in 1843, which resulted in more than 100 Gunai people shot by a gang of white settlers, believed to be led by Gippsland explorer and pastoralist Angus McMillan. Mr Thorpe, now a project facilitator and mentor at social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane in Fitzroy, still feels the cultural pain of that horrific event, just as he feels the pain of the shameful slaughter of around 70 Gunai people at Tambo Crossing, also in the 1840s. “My great, great, great grandfather William Thorpe was at that place when dozens of his fellow Gunai people were killed, and part of my reconciliation mission is to talk about that real events that shaped the country, and to improve understanding and acceptance,” he said. “These things happened and there were consequences, but what is really surprising is that it’s not something that many people know about.” But Mr Thorpe believes Reconciliation Week is not just about talking about the past, it is about sharing stories and celebrating the progress the nation has made. “We are definitely maturing as a nation and there is a lot of recognition of that need for
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“We are definitely maturing as a nation and there is a lot of recognition of that need for understanding and the need to move forward together, it’s very inspiring.” — Gunai-Gunditjmara man Stephen Thorpe understanding and the need to move forward together, it’s very inspiring,” he said. “Educational programs such as Bush Kinder that are embedded in school curriculums and encourage children to create connections with the land learn skills though bush craft and Aboriginal stories are inspiring young people, just as efforts by corporations and sporting bodies such as the AFL are helping to create inclusive and supportive environments.” Unfortunately a lot of events scheduled during Reconciliation Week have been cancelled or postponed because of lockdown, and while the week was to provide a platform for non-Aboriginal people to interact with First Peoples, Mr Thorpe said the messages were timeless. “There are so many ways we can work toward reconciliation, every day should be about building those relationships and bringing communities together,” he said. Mr Thorpe will also be part of the Smith Street Dreaming Festival in Fitzroy on July 20.
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Reconciliation Week explained
RECONCILIATION Week, which runs from May 27 until June 3, celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. The week-long celebration is an ideal opportunity for all Australians to explore ways to join the national reconciliation effort. This year, its theme is ‘more than a word, reconciliation takes action’, urging the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. The week acknowledges everyone has a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing a part, people can collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. This year marks 20 years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. The 20 actions people can take for reconciliation in 2021 are available via
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WELLINGTON Shire Council is offering a click and collect service for its library branches during the COVID-19 ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown. The service allows Wellington library members to access books and resources during the lockdown, while library branches are closed to the public. In addition to click and collect, there are also many resources available online including audiobooks, e-magazines, Story Box for children, Studiosity online tutoring, Ancestry library and many more. For those who prefer to have something physical in their hands, accessing the library click and collect service is simple. Use the online catalogue and select items to borrow by placing them on ‘hold’ using a library card. For those not familiar with the online catalogue, library staff are available to take requests over the phone. People can phone their local library branch to organise a time to collect. Masks must be worn when attending the library to collect items. Returns can be made by using the chutes at each branch. For more information phone council’s library head office on 5142 3146.
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Airshow to celebrate RAAF history WELLINGTON Shire Council is seeking to hold an airshow in 2022, to showcase the aviation capability and heritage in Wellington and celebrate the region’s long history with the Royal Australian Air Force. Expressions of interest are being sought from qualified event organisers to deliver the West Sale Airshow 2022, to be held across the Anzac Day weekend, which will also mark the centenary of the RAAF and create a base for an ongoing hallmark event for the region. The airshow, to be held at West Sale Airport, would provide a significant economic boost for Wellington as it emerges from the impacts of drought, bushfire and COVID-19. It is predicted to attract in excess of 5000 paying visitors across four days.
“This event will create flow-on benefits for local tourism, accommodation, hospitality and retail operators and it’s also hoped it will spur further investment in West Sale Airport,”Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said. “The event also puts Wellington in the national spotlight, exposing us to a vast audience who might chose to visit the show in years to come,” Cr Stephens added. The RAAF has expressed a willingness to support the event with static aircraft displays as well as flyovers, including planes not usually seen in Gippsland. The event will also be marketed as a “Return to Sale” for those who have trained or worked at the East Sale base over the years, offering them a chance to reconnect with former
colleagues and show loved ones around Sale. Sale RSL will act as a hub for all returning RAAF workers. Tours of RAAF Base East Sale may also be conducted for returning personnel. The airshow also hopes to secure a display by the RAAF rescue helicopter, a bomb-disposal robot and waterbombing aircraft. A trade show will highlight major and local aviation businesses. Initial discussions have been held with the Gippsland Vehicle Collection in Maffra about a display of the region’s significant motoring heritage. Expressions of interest must be delivered by 5pm this Friday by emailing ashleys@wellington.vic.gov.au For more information phone Ashley Smirl on 5142 3268 or email ashleys@ wellington.vic.gov.au
Tinamba man fined for illegal firewood collection A TINAMBA man has been fined $800 for illegally taking trees from the Glenmaggie Regional Park, prompting a warning from local authorities to source firewood responsibly. From March to November last year, 183 people were fined a total of $98,801 for illegally removing wood from widespread areas across the state. Fines ranged from $165 to $661. Court results this year also include $3000 and $4000 fines for two Warragul men for acts in the Mirboo North National Park.Conservation Regulator authorised officers, Forest Fire Management Victoria crews and Parks Victoria rangers have combined for Operation Hollows, targeting people attempting to illegally cut or remove trees for firewood. People have been reminded to collect firewood from designated areas during the two collection seasons, as trees and fallen wood outside these areas are crucial habitats for native wildlife like the powerful owl, greater glider, fat-tailed dunnart, spotted-tailed quoll, and small geckos, skinks and lizards. Some trees also have cultural significance. The ongoing operation also targets people selling large quantities of illegal firewood. Those buying firewood can help preserve habitat and heritage by ensuring they buy from reputable sources. The maximum penalty for people caught illegally destroying habitat trees is $8261 plus potential seizure of equipment, including vehicles and chainsaws and-or one year in prison. Parks Victoria enforcement and regulatory services senior manager Ron Waters said it was important to remember cutting trees for firewood was habitat destruction. “Anyone illegally taking firewood is taking a home away from one of our threatened native wildlife species,” he said. “Do the right thing: source your firewood legally and help our native species survive.” Conservation Regulator acting regulatory operations director Greg Chant said most people collecting domestic firewood followed the rules and respected the environment. “We appreciate the community’s assistance in reporting suspicious behaviour by calling 136 186,” he said. Rangers and officers are patrolling public land across the state, enforcing the law and educating people about firewood collection rules. Information of where, when and what firewood can be collected can be found at www.ffm.vic.gov/ firewood and www.vic.gov.au/collecting-firewood
Session in Sale focusses on new environmental laws
WITH new laws set to transform the Environment Protection Authority from July 1, the EPA will be at council offices throughout Gippsland to host a series of information sessions for business and the community. The new laws make protecting the environment everyone’s responsibility and are the most far reaching reforms in the space in 50 years. EPA will be on hand to help people understand how they are affected and what they can do to contribute to the ongoing health of the environment. A session will be held in the Wellington Shire Council offices, 18 Desailly St, Sale on Wednesday, June 16, from 10am to 3pm. Council officers will also be available to help with local business opportunities. For more information about the new EPA laws visit www.epa.vic.gov.au
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Garden clubs at Heyfield
MAFFRA Garden Club has been invited by Heyfield Garden Club to meet at the Heyfield Wetlands next Monday, June 7, where an ABC broadcast with Michael Van Berkel and Nancy Morgan will be held. The cost is $5 and the broadcast will begin at 9.30am. Morning tea will be provided. Bookings are essential by phoning Di on 0418 167 799.
Learner driver session
MAFFRA and District Car Club will host a junior driver training session at the Boisdale Hillclimb complex on Sunday, June 20. The event is designed to teach 12 to 18-year-olds basic car control skills in a controlled environment. Drivers have an instructor with them at all times and will be taken through a series of tests to develop driving skills. Vehicles and instructors are supplied by Maffra Car Club members. The event is open to the first 30 entrants. Bookings are required and entry forms can be obtained from www.madcc.com.au or by phoning coordinator Chris Clark on 0409 007 628.
Men’s shed seeks help
SALE Men’s Shed is seeking new members with a passion for administration to support its executive roles. The shed is seeking anyone who feels they can provide experienced administrative support, and encourages those interested to visit the shed at 30 Desailly St, Sale, on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays between 9am and 2pm. Alternatively, people can phone Phil Armstrong on 0417 034 537, lan Huckel on 0439 992 940 or Fred Schultz on 0407 347 475.
Rosedale market break
ROSEDALE Country Market, held at Rosedale’s Prince Street Reserve, is currently taking a winter break. It will return on September 12. For more information, phone Ken on 0448 315 882. The above community events are subject to the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. Community briefs are published free of charge for community groups, as space permits. Particular dates can’t be guaranteed.Email community briefs to news@gippslandtimes.com.au
Retraining an anxious brain
THE current lockdown is stressful for most people, but for some, everyday events can be enough to trigger anxiety. However, according to new research, worried brains can be retrained to respond to everyday situations in a less threatening way to reduce anxiety levels. The study, published in Behaviour Research and Therapy by researchers from the University of Western Australia and the University of Virginia, reported on the initial feasibility and effectiveness of a free online intervention program for anxiety. It found it was successful at reducing anxiety in highly anxious individuals. The intervention program was based on research showing anxious individuals tended to interpret upcoming situations in a threatening manner, and that modifying this interpretation style could reduce anxiety. Forrest Fellow Dr Julie Ji from UWA’s School of Psychological Science said six sessions of the computerised online intervention program repeatedly challenged participants’ threatening interpretations and replaced them with less catastrophic ones — successfully modifying anxious peoples’ habit of expecting the worst, which helped to reduce anxiety over time. “This research is particularly important right now because most of the world has been operating under highly stressful and anxiety-provoking conditions for almost a year-and-a-half now,” Dr Ji said. “Our study provides key evidence that it is possible to provide freely accessible, digital
A free online training program is helping people retrain their brains to respond to everyday situations in a less threatening way. interventions that can help us change the think- and reducing anxiety across the training period. ing patterns that keep our minds and bodies in “For the majority of people suffering from states of anxious arousal.” anxiety, having free online interventions that The team carried out the study with 807 highly can help them cope better with everyday life and anxious participants worldwide, randomly assign- be accessible from their own home can make a ing them to three groups to receive either positive big difference,” Dr Ji said. training interpretations, balanced positive and Funded by the US National Institute of Mental negative interpretations, or no training control. Health, the training program, developed at the Dr Ji said the study found the positive training University of Virginia, is freely available online was most effective at reducing negative interpre- at mindtrails.virginia.edu tations and increasing positive interpretations,
Sale to Sea challenge cancelled, grants still available DURING the past 12 months, Sale to Sea has continued to make a difference to the lives of many across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires. After much discussion, the Sale to Sea committee felt it necessay to cancel this year’s four day Challenge from Sale to Lakes Entrance because of the unknown challenges presented by COVID-19, currently playing out across the country. Despite this, Sale to Sea has continued to provide grants of up to $5000 to those in the local communities who need assistance obtaining
vital medical equipment. Founder Andrew Bedggood said the original four-day Sale to Sea Kayak Challenge was run in October 2009 with six kayakers participating, and has since grown to including a maximum of 85 paddlers in 2013. “The four-day event was run every two years with the introduction of a one-day challenge in 2018,” he said. “All proceeds have gone towards the Sale to Sea grant program, which has been established to assist people with a disability within the Gippsland east community (Wellington and East Gippsland shires). “Despite no event being run this year, Sale to Sea is still providing grants to those in our community that need assistance.” Since 2009, the Sale to Sea’s Disability Kayak Challenge has highlighted one’s ability to
overcome adversity and lead an active life. “The challenge aims to encourage active sporting activities for people of all abilities, raise funds for families and individuals with permanent or long term disabilities, encourage those living with a disability to live life on their terms and to raise awareness of the importance of a fully inclusive society,” Mr Bedggood said. Grant application forms are available by phoning Andrew Bedggood on 0407 471 539 or by emailing admin@saletosea.com Mr Bedggood said it was important applicants provided information on the type of equipment sought, supported by a local health practitioner such as a general practitioner, occupational therapist or physiotherapist. Funding is limited, so it is vital applicants provide as much information as possible, he emphasised.
Sale to Sea has been raising money for families and individuals with permanent or long term disabilities since 2009. While the challenge has been cancelled this year, Sale to Sea’s grants are still available.
File photo: The 2019 challenge, Kim Borg Ozwide Photography
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New book on the Macalister River
STORIES from across generations and backgrounds about one of the region’s most major waterways have been collected in a new book. Stories of Wirn Wirndook Yerung: The Macalister River, a book produced by the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, records the impressions and memories of the Traditional Owners the Gunaikurnai who have called the area home for tens of thousands of years, as well as residents who began to call the area home in the early 20th century. The authority’s chief executive Martin Fuller said the Macalister supported modern communities and had a special significance for Traditional Owners. “In our work with individuals from those two groups we thought there was an opportunity to collect a few of the stories from the river and commit them to print,” Mr Fuller said. Contributors to the book include two generations of the Dwyer family — Jack Dwyer, and his son Steven. The Dwyers have been farming along the Macalister since 1913, and have been involved in improving the river through planting trees to stabilise the bank. The family has witnessed some less successful interventions, and some truly extraordinary ones. “At one stage in the ’50s the erosion issues were pretty bad, and someone had the bright idea of placing old car bodies in the riverbank, securing them and allowing soil to build up around them and eventually stabilise the bank,” Jack recalled. “It worked.” Using old cars to help secure the riverbank was replaced by a different set of approaches, including planting trees and allowing the river to run its course, rather than attempting to straighten it. Working on the river since the late ’60s, Phil Taylor recalled his early days with the Macalister River Improvement Trust. “We had one Holden car, an axe and a chainsaw and we worked out of the boot of the car,” Mr Taylor said. “One of the biggest things we did was taking a whole of catchment approach. “Initially there were 27 river improvement trusts in the state and everybody doing their own thing. “Nobody was talking to each other. “When we started to look at the whole of the catchment, we never looked back and while there is still work to be done, it’s definitely heading in the right direction.” One of the aspects of current management of the Macalister captured in the book is using water for the environment. Environmental water resource officer with the
authority, Dr Stephanie Suter, said the Macalister (like the Thomson and the Latrobe) had an environmental entitlement — a managed flow of water from the storage at Glenmaggie released to benefit the ecology of the river. Environmental water releases might be used in spring to trigger upstream migration of fish species, or in autumn to encourage and assist downstream migration of fish for spawning. Both ‘freshes’ also assist the health of streamside vegetation, promoting bird and insect life. One of the key roles the Macalister River plays is irrigating local farms in the Macalister Irrigation District. Over recent years, irrigators’ changes in approach have paid dividends for them and the health of the river. Southern Rural Water’s Terry Clapham recalled authorities “used to think we were doing the river a favour by letting irrigation water flow off paddocks into drains and into the river”. Unfortunately, that nutrient laden irrigation water was carrying sediment, fertiliser and manure into the rivers to later develop into algal blooms in the Gippsland Lakes. Estimates suggest around 30,000 million litres of irrigation water was entering the Macalister annually loaded with nutrients. Nutrient reduction programs and irrigation efficiency programs have improved the picture dramatically with year-on-year savings of water, reductions in water leaving a property and greater efficiency on farm. “On farms, things like re-use dams have been massive in terms of capturing run off and re-using water back on farms,” Mr Clapham said. “The changes in attitude and practice by local farming businesses has been outstanding and made such a vital difference.” While Stories of Wirn Wirndook Yeerung: The Macalister River captures the history of the Macalister River, the book’s contributors have dreams about what its future might look like. Whether they be fish ladders at Maffra Weir, continued removal of willows and replacement with native vegetation or continued improvement in irrigation efficiency, the river will remain a vital part of the environment and the community for many more years to come. Copies of Stories of Wirn Wirndook Yeerung: The Macalister River are available on request from the WGCMA and the Wellington Shire Library catalogue. An electronic version of the book can be viewed and downloaded at wgcma.vic.gov.au/our-region/
A new book explores the history of the Macalister River, as told by the land’s Traditional Owners and those who called the area home in the early 20th century. Pictured, Lanigans Bridge over the Macalister River.
Newry dairy farmers Jack and Steven Dwyer have long links to the land and the Macalister River, and have contributed to the book.
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Maffra talk to remember WW2 nurse from Riverslea SISTER Irene Singleton, a nurse who survived the World War 2 Bangka Island Massacre, will be remembered at a special talk this month. Australian Nurses Memorial Centre president Arlene Bennett will host the talk at Maffra Library on Monday, June 21. Irene Singleton was born in Riverslea, near Maffra, and a historic mosaic dedicated to the memory of Singleton is mounted on the wall of Maffra Library. On what would have been Sister Singleton’s birthday, Ms Bennett will discuss her life as a World War 2 nurse, the bombing of her ship the SS Vyner Brook, her survival of the Bangka Island Massacre on Sumatra and her death in a prisoner-of-war camp. Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said Sister Irene Singleton’s story was one of courage and service that needed to be told,. “And the intricate hand-cut mosaic of her is a work of art worthy of a story itself,” he said. Ms Bennett chairs the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre’s History and Heritage Committee and is an active member of the Friends of Banka Island Committee. The talk will be held from 1.30pm, and afternoon tea will be provided. To reserve a place, phone Maffra Library on 5147 1052.
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GEORGE Gray Auxiliary will meet on Friday from 1.30pm at Foster Place. New members welcome. MAFFRA Garden Club has been invited by the Heyfield Garden Club to Heyfield Wetlands next Monday, June 7, when an ABC broadcast with Michael Van Berkeley and Nancy Morgan will be held. The cost will be $5, with the broadcast beginning 9.30am. Morning tea will be supplied. Bookings are required, phone Di on 0418 167 799. MAFFRA Neighbourhood House is still taking bookings to help people claim the $250 power rebate. Phone 5147 1487 to reserve a place. For people wanting to use an iPad but not know how, Maffra Neighbourhood House has a new iPad loan and training program.
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Radial’s possible timber shortfall a blight on a bright future in Yarram Philip Hopkins
CHRIS McEvoy could not be happier. His new Radial Timber sawmill at Yarram is working extremely well, but there is a cloud on the horizon: the state government’s plan to close the native forest industry by 2030 will leave him five years’ short of timber supply. Radial began establishing hardwood plantations on planned 30-year rotations in 2004. The plan was to make the business self-sufficient in the long term, but in the interim, it still relies on timber supply from VicForests. The company owner and managing director, who is a wood scientist and former CSIRO employee, said the real dilemma was Radial had the longest contract with VicForests of all timber producers — until the end of 2026 — because of “the huge investment in the new mill in 2016”. VicForests is scheduled to start cutting back on supply from 2024. “Both dates (2026 and 2030) leave us short – not much short,” he said. “We can see the end in sight even with 2030, but we are potentially still five years short.” The new mill, which uses the radial cutting technology originally conceived by Andy Knorr, has now been operating for four-and-a-half years. Radial sawing cuts a log like a cake, which creates less waste and processes smaller logs than conventional sawing. “We have hit our strides,” Mr McEvoy said. “We are in full production; we are easily cutting our annual allocation. We have a stable crew and stable production facility.” The high performance led to a recent visit to the business by Victoria’s Governor, Linda Dessau. The mill is processing 12,000 cubic metres a year, while the old mill site is now a new drying mill. “We have four times the production of the old mill, with the same number of staff – 20 people – who are multi-skilled and all doing it easily,” he said. The company’s trees are being grown by Heartwood Plantations, which has a joint venture with Radial. The company now has 3000 hectares of trees on 4000ha of land within a 50-kilometre radius of Yarram. A key acquisition was 1500ha over 24 properties bought from the failed management investment company Great Southern Plantations in 2017. Most had been planted to blue gum and some shining gum for woodchips. “As these plantations are harvested, we are replanting to high-value sawlog species,” Mr McEvoy said. “These are at various stages of growth. “The oldest is 16 years old, and we are planting every year. “We try to get 50 to 100ha planted annually. “The 3000ha gives us a 30-year sustainable supply. “That’s all we need to give us 10,000 cubic metres a year for 30 years and replant as we go, so it’s a sustainable cycle.” With experience, Radial has now changed its plantation model, but with the emphasis still on durable hardwoods. The species mix has grown from four to about six or seven — yellow stringybark, silver top, spotted gum, coastal grey box (class one, “grows locally, slow growing, the form is not great, but can be improved by genetics – definitely a new one”), red iron bark (another class one from Gippsland) and southern mahogany. “We also do a lot more random establishment – still planting in rows, but mixing up the species,” Mr McEvoy said.
Nature has provided interesting lessons. “What we found – Darwin’s natural section showed us how forests work,”Mr McEvoy said. “The stronger survive and the weakest don’t. “In monoculture blocks, some species are more affected by drought, some by insect attack, some by nutrient deficiencies in the soil – a lot is degraded farmland – and some more affected by frost.” Mr McEvoy said a frost or nutrient deficiency could destroy a whole block and “you are back to square one”. However, by mixing up and using the right species, a frost may only take out a few trees, which were then thinned as part of the usual thinning process. “You don’t have to start from scratch,” he said. “It’s a more efficient way and like an insurance policy. “Also, it’s really good for biodiversity; there is no sterile monoculture forest. It’s similar to a mixed species forest.” Mr McEvoy said many people believed these timbers would not grow well in plantation – “they won’t grow straight enough, or fast enough”. “But when you talk high value timbers, you have time on your side. There are a lot of even non-traditional products you can do,” he said. For example, Radial supplies plantation timber durable enough for children’s playgrounds. “The market now wants natural organic playgrounds,” he said. “They’ve gone away from plastic and steel and treated pine; they want odd forms, bent and twisty wood. “Not everything has to be sawn timber for flooring – that’s how markets evolve.” Fencing and managing the plantations still remained an ongoing cost, but livestock are now used as a natural way to control weeds and fire risk. “To plant and maintain – the cost goes up every year,” Mr McEvoy said. “It does get harder to manage privately — the ongoing, 30-year cycle with very little income and
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Radial Timber in Yarram is flat out, but is concerned by a possible five-year timber shortfall as a result of the state government’s decision to close the native forest industry by 2030. Pictured (above) during a recent visit to the business are Governor Linda Dessau and Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens.
“We are still looking for investors – we would like to have more people to invest and plant trees,” he said. Hartwood’s partner, Moorabbin financial adviser Dr Steven Enticott, is the architect of the group’s many unit trust investments. Mr McEvoy maintains timber needed to break out of the perception it was a low-value product and aim for higher value, especially based on its sustainability credentials. “We should position timber where it needs to be,” he said. “Steel and concrete have doubled or tripled in price in recent times. “Poor timber has been left behind – it’s just a tree, a cheap commodity product. “More and more, it needs to be seen as a premium product. “I think then, it will encourage investors. “Recent timber scarcity and price increases around the world suggest this is starting to happen.”
inflated expenses. “It’s not a fantastic business model. “For now, we still need VicForests’ timber for cash flow, but the very efficient, reduced-cost mill is helping to fund ongoing plantation establishment,” he said. Mr McEvoy said 30 years was the optimum time for harvesting, with trees thinned from 1000 per hectare down to 500 and then 250. “We already get some saleable products after eight to 10 years – ‘thinnings’, which are peeled,” he said. “We take the sapwood off – it’s not durable – and use the thinned products as organic posts for vineyards or farms that want hard-wearing hardwood posts, not treated pine,” – and firewood, which is in high demand at the moment. Radial has had to sell a couple of blocks to ensure cash flow. “There is no point in being land rich and cash poor,” Mr McEvoy said.
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Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham at Valencia
Events and exhibitions displayed on the arts and entertainment pages are subject to the COVID-19 restrictions at the time.
MULTIPLE Golden Guitar winner Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham will perform at the Valencia Hall on Thursday, July 8, from 7.30pm as part of their Song Club tour. In January 2020, Felicity and Josh were invited to join Song Club, a creative collective which tasked members with writing a song a week. This challenge gave the pair a lifeline to creativity and community as well as an abundance of new material — in fact, enough to make a whole album. Long-time admirers from afar of each other’s work, the pair consider it an honour to be creating music together. “To harness our collective passion for story and song and get to tell our own story in the most personal way through the most personal medium we know is truly inspiring,” Josh said. The Song Club features 11 songs that speak of new beginnings, new journeys,
new horizons, and a sense of freedom and flight. “Even though a destination may be unclear, being deeply rooted in the important fundamentals and having a true travelling companion gives a sense of confidence that you’re on the right path — that everything will be okay,” Felicity said. Josh, as a member of The Waifs, and Felicity have both enjoyed lengthy, successful, enduring musical careers. A collective haul of Golden Guitars, ARIA Awards, multi-platinum album sales and extensive touring over nearly three decades forms a body of work that serves as a ready definition of success. Tickets to see Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham cost $30 per person. Bookings are essential by phoning 5145 4428 or 0439 454 428.
Backsliders will be back to Bundy Hall in August LIVE at the Bundy has rescheduled its Backsliders show to Saturday, August 28. With 35 years under their belt, the multi-awardwinning blues act, Backsliders returns to the Bundy Hall this Saturday to showcase its latest album Bonecrunch, the 15th and most varied album to date. Backsliders is renowned for energetic and captivating live shows and this promises to be just that. Celebrated slide guitarist and vocalist Dom Turner and drum and percussion virtuoso Rob Hirst (Midnight Oil) are joined by blues harmonica
great Ian Collard to take the audience on an eclectic blues-music journey. Tickets cost $45 each, and can be bought through www.trybooking.com
The community barbecue will begin at 6pm, with doors opening 7pm. Local legends Paul Buchanan's Voodoo Preachers will perform from 7.30pm before Backsliders from 8.30pm. Attendees should take their own drinks. Those who need a refund should get in touch with Live at the Bundy.
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WELLINGTON Shire’s entertainment venues are closed for the state’s seven-day lockdown, which at the time of print, was scheduled to end 11.59pm on Thursday. As part of ‘circuit breaker’ actions, entertainment venues such as cinemas, art galleries, music venues and arcades must close. All libraries across the shire are closed. Click and collect hold services will operate until Thursday at each branch during normal operating hours, between 9am until 4pm. People can place a hold on items in the library’s catalogue and collect them at their nearest library at no charge. For more information, phone the nearest library branch. The Wedge Performing Arts Centre is closed. The Wedge staff are in the process of refunding ticket holders of the Spooky Men’s Chorale performance, which was scheduled for last Friday. The Wedge’s box office is still available via phone on 5142 3200. The Port of Sale (Wellington Centre) is closed, meaning the library, Gippsland Art Gallery and the Central Gippsland Visitor Centre and gift shop in the Wellington Centre building are all closed, but the Dock Espresso Bar is still open for takeaway via the Foster St entry.
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Gippsland painting comes home
ONE of the most important paintings ever created with a Gippsland subject will return home this winter. Mr John King’s Station was painted in 1861 by Eugene von Guérard (1811-1901), an Austrian émigré artist who originally came to Australia in 1852 during the Victorian gold rush. Von Guérard remained in Australia for 30 years, becoming one of the most successful and respected artists working in Victoria during the nineteenth century. Von Guérard regularly undertook commissions to paint the properties of Victorian landowners, almost entirely in the western district. This painting is therefore unusual for being one of the few to be created by von Guérard with a Gippsland subject. He spent two days at Snake Ridge – a large property owned by John King which encompasses present-day Rosedale – on November 19 and 20, 1860. Von Guérard executed a number of sketches on site, capturing the breathtaking northward views from Mt Baw Baw in the north-west, to the Gippsland Alps in the north-east. The expedition provided von Guérard with the information needed to realise the final painting in oils in his Melbourne studio during 1861. Another feature that makes this highly detailed work so unusual is that the primary subject is not the eponymous John King, who commissioned the artwork (and who is instead seen overseeing fence-mending in the middle distance) – but a Gunaikurnai family wrapped in government-issue blankets.
Eugene Von Guérard’s ‘Mr John King’s Station’ (1861, oil on canvas laid on board) will be on display at Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, until August 29. As such, this is the only known ‘property portrait’ in which the artist has shifted the focus on to the Traditional Owners, whose losses on country were directly mirrored by the gains of European colonists. The painting contains many other ‘hidden’ messages, indicating von Guérard was exploring the plight of the Gunaikurnai in a number of subtle ways. The painting eventually came into the ownership
its private owner. The gallery has been assisted in the costs of transporting the work from Queensland through the generous support of Brian and Raynor Castles. Noted von Guérard historian, Dr Ruth Pullin will be giving a talk about the painting on Saturday, July 17, from 10.30am. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the gallery on 5142 3500 or visiting www. gippslandartgallery.com/events
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Kasper’s Intellectual Vandalism in Briag A NEW exhibition by Jeremy Kasper will feature at Briagolong Art Gallery this month. Intellectual Vandalism uses abstraction to communicate emotion, “giving life to feelings that may not be easily expressed”, according to the artist. Jeremy and his wife own and operate Kurb Skateboard shop in Sale. Since 2014, Jeremy has been creating commissioned street art murals on walls and private residences around Gippsland. His works have previously featured in galleries in East Gippsland and Latrobe. In 2017, Jeremy collaborated with local artist Robbie Farnham to cover the rear wall of the Sale RSL and Community Club with a giant mural paying homage to Australia’s military history. Last year, Jeremy painted the formerly drab, concrete stanchions of the Thomson River floodway overpass near the Longford Swing Bridge with a giant Gippsland water dragon, brushtail possum and azure kingfisher. Intellectual Vandalism will be held at Briagolong Art Gallery from June 12 to July 18.
of the late James Fairfax AC, a member of the Fairfax newspaper empire, and after his death in 2017, it entered the collection of a private Queensland-based collector. The painting was a highlight of the von Guérard retrospective Nature Revealed at the National Gallery of Victoria in 2011. Von Guérard’s Mr John King’s Station is currently on display at the Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale, until August 29 through the generosity of
An opening event will be held on Saturday, June 12, from 2pm. The gallery, on the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts in Briagolong, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 4pm. For more information, visit the gallery’s Facebook page or email briagolongartgallery@ gmail.com
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Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom renovated family home. Address: 1 Wise St, Sale. Price: $429,000. Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone 5144 4333, or Matt Cutler on 0438 356 761.
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HIS quality three bedroom, two bathroom, two living and two outdoor patio sitting areas with views across Lake Guthridge, and a short stroll to the centre of Sale’s vibrant retail strip. This beautiful, brand new townhouse is a two-level residence of “quality, executive living”, agents say. On the home’s first storey, there is a double lock-up garage with extra storage space, a bathroom, a bedroom with built-in robe, a spacious living area with split system heating and cooling and the first level undercover patio. There is also a European style laundry with sink, and plenty of storage space. Prospective buyers can choose to take the stairs or the personal lift to the second level. Here, they will be met with a bright study nook with a built-in desk and filing cabinets, two more bedrooms with built-in robes and split-system heating and cooling and the second bathroom. Full length windows and vaulted ceilings allow natural light in the living, dining and kitchen area. Double sliding doors lead to a second undercover patio area overlooking Lake Guthridge. Agents say the kitchen boasts quality, with stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, walk-in butler’s pantry and plenty of storage. The living area is ideal for relaxing and entertaining, and has a quality Coonara gas log fire. The home channels inner city living with all the benefits of a regional town centre — its impressive position means it’s only a short stroll to the centre of town, local cafés, bars and restaurants, Aqua Energy, the Port of Sale precinct and Sale Botanic Gardens.
Brief details: Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom quality townhouse in a central location and with views of Lake Guthridge. Address: 2/62 York St, Sale. Price: $699,500. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Julian McIvor on 0428 084 622.
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* Situated on approximately 2500m2 (over acre) * Charming home surrounded by rural land * Many features of yesteryears glory combined with todays modern conveniences * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Country style kitchen featuring modern appliances and walk in pantry
* Cozy lounge room plus formal dining room with solid fuel heater * Double carport, 9m x 6m colorbond shed, single garage with attached workshop/mancave * Stunning timber deck with rural and mountain views * Picturesque garden setting including numerous fruit trees, raised vegie beds and 5 star chook house * Truly a delightful property, inspection will not disappoint
* 4 bedrooms plus large study/office * Separate lounge/theatre room * Large open plan family area * Well appointed kitchen with quality appliances, walk in pantry and an abundance of cupboards
* Undercover alfresco area * 928m2 block * Ample room for shedding * Located in one of Maffra’s newest residential subdivisions * All the hard work completed, just move in and enjoy!
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EXCELLENT INVESTMENT IN PROMINENT LOCATION * Freehold only * Prominent main street location close to major supermarket * 96m2 retail area (approx.) * Toilet & kitchen facilities * Rear access to property
* Property in excellent condition * Current 3 year lease commenced 1st March 2019 * Annual rent $16,693-56 inc GST plus all outgoings paid by tenant * Excellent return for astute investor
IMMACULATE PRESENTATION * 3 bedrooms * Comfortable lounge with gas heater * North facing sitting room/dining * Cottage style kitchen with gas stove * Renovated bathroom
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CARTER STREET STRATFORD
108 POWERSCOURT STREET MAFFRA
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LAKESIDE LIVING * Elevated two storey home with views over lake * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Two separate living areas * Wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioner * Large timber decked entertaining area * Ground floor features a 2 bedroom fully self contained flat with kitchenette, bathroom & laundry making it ideal for guests or a holiday rental * Single carport plus sundry shedding * Situated on spacious 1150m2 block (2 titles)
SOLID HOME, GREAT STREET * Brick veneer home situated on fantastic 1011m2 block * 3 bedrooms with built in robes * Spacious lounge room plus family area * Central kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher and corner pantry * Refurbished bathroom features easy to access open shower * Undercover patio * Single garage and single carport, allowing vehicle access to backyard * 6m x 6m shed/workshop * Lovely block with loads of room for the young family * Will suit first home buyer, investor or retirees
FOR SALE $510,000
FOR SALE $390,000
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7 LANDY STREET BRIAGOLONG
FAMILY SIZED CHARACTER HOME * Featuring many of the character hallmarks of yesteryear * 3 bedrooms * 2 bathrooms * Formal lounge & dining rooms * Sunroom * Undercover entertaining area * Wide sweeping verandahs * Single carport * Extensive shedding * Currently leased for $300 per week
FOR SALE $430,000
LOW MAINTENANCE INVESTMENT * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Separate lounge plus spacious dining area * Modern kitchen with electric stove * Elevated timber decking area * Reverse cycle air conditioning * Garden shed * Ideal investment or first home * Currently rented to long term tenant for in excess of 7 years
FOR SALE $310,000
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HUGE BLOCK IN CENTRAL LOCATION * Situated on approx. 1250m2 block * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Kitchen/dining combined * Separate lounge with wood heater * Single carport * 8m x 14m shed with concrete floor and 3 phase power * Other sundry shedding and undercover areas
SALES Pat Weatherley 0412 435 644 Brett Lanigan 0427 517 577 Kevin Lanigan 0408 472 566
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LOW MAINTENANCE MODERN TOWNHOUSE • Built in 2011 by quality builder Colmac Homes • 3 bedroom brick veneer home • Master bedroom features ensuite and walk in robe • Large open kitchen/meals/family area • Kitchen with stainless steel appliances including gas hotplates, electric oven and dishwasher • Separate lounge room • Ducted gas heating throughout plus reverse cycle air conditioner • Double garage with automatic door and direct access into house • Undercover patio area plus garden shed • Currently rented for $350 per week to excellent tenant
FOR SALE $420,000 Paul Bourke Bec Rose
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HE Macalister Hotel, established in 1922, sits on 2627 square metres in Maffra’s main street. The property includes a hotel with accommodation, a four bedroom residence and a four-car brick garage. The accommodation includes six bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lounge for guests. The substantial bar has plenty of room, and the bistro is broken into two areas with enough seating for 120 patrons, with the advantage of separating the dining areas for functions, meetings and special occasions. At the hotel’s rear, there is an outdoor undercover area which receives afternoon sunshine, and there is plenty of off-street parking. A residence adjoins the hotel, and has its own private backyard. For the astute investor, the return is 7.25 per cent on the asking price of $890,000. The current tenant is in the second year of a five-year lease, with three options of five years with annual increase of 2.5 per cent.
Brief details: Property: Historic hotel freehold with accommodation and owner’s residence on the main street of Maffra. Address: 2 Johnson St, Maffra. Price: $890,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate, Maffra. Phone 5141 1026.
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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom family home in a quiet court. Address: 2 Melanie Court, Sale. Price: $399,950. Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone Victoria Cook on 0417 017 182. an undercover north-facing verandah, and a low maintenance, well-established yard. The property is currently leased for $380 per week, until December 12.
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Rural news
COMMODITY market analyst Simon Quilty was due to speak on the global meat market, local trends and future forecasts in east Gippsland this week. However the events at Tambo Crossing and Bairnsdale have been postponed because of the seven-day lockdown. Registrations are still being taken on Eventbrite, with updates to be provided on the new dates. Topics to be discussed include Australian flock and herd numbers; the resurgence of African swine fever in China; consumer buying trends during COVID which have changed permanently; new opportunities in beef and lamb; the emergence of a commodity super cycle; forecasting global meat prices, and Australian cattle and lamb price forecasts for 2021 and 2022. For more information, phone Agriculture Victoria recovery manager Keren Walker on 0477 706 834 or email keren.walker@agriculture. vic.gov.au
Webinars on EID and weaning lambs
THE next Agriculture Victoria Beef Sheep Networks webinar series will examine the benefits of capturing lifetime data using electronic identification this Thursday, and review the production benefits of weaning prime lambs next Tuesday, June 8. By using electronic identification, it is possible to capture data about the history of each lamb including litter size, the paddock it was born in, the team of rams used, the age of its mother and any faults at tailing. Its weights, condition scores, fleece weights, fleece measures and any classing information can then progressively be added to the animal’s data record as it goes through the production year and its productive lifetime. At the second webinar, the results from an on-farm demonstration that measured outcomes for ewes and lambs from weaning at 12 to 14 weeks, compared with commonly termed sucker lambs will be discussed. The results explore and weigh up the effects of weaning on live weights and dressing percentage, as well as seeing if the lambs occurred any setbacks. To register for “Capturing life data and using EID” (Thursday, June 3, 7pm to 8pm), visit eid_capturing_lifetime_data.eventbrite.com.au To register for “To wean or not to wean?” (Tuesday, June 8, 7pm to 8pm), visit to_wean_or_not_to_wean.eventbrite.com.au
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The importance of honey bees to agriculture
IF you’ve eaten avocado recently, an apple, some almonds or perhaps pumpkin soup, were you aware of the small insect crucial to producing that food? The humble honey bee is responsible for much more than the sweet, sticky, golden drizzle on toast – in fact, the industry contributes an estimated $14.2 billion annually to the Australian economy. World Bee Day, held recently, highlighted the importance of bees as pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development. Australian Honey Bee Industry Council chairman Trevor Weatherhead said beekeepers across the nation were urging consumers to better understand the invaluable role bees play in producing what the world eats. “It is estimated that one in three mouthfuls of food we eat relies on honey bees for pollination,” Mr Weatherhead said. “If bees became extinct, we would still be able to eat items that do not need them for pollination, such as wheat, rice, oats and potatoes, but our diets would have very little variation because many of the delicious and nutritious foods we consume, foods which are particularly important to our health, would no longer be available. “There is an aim to have $100 billion worth of farm gate output produced in Australia by 2030 and our bees will have an important role to play in achieving that target.” One-third of the food that ends up on the world’s plates is dependent on honey bee pollination and 35 agricultural and horticultural industries rely on services provided by commercial beekeepers. One hundred and forty bees are needed to produce one kilogram of macadamias; 69 bees help produce 1kg of almonds; 18 bees are required to pollinate 1kgof avocados; five bees help grow 1kg of pumpkin; and two bees are needed for 1kg of watermelon. Honey bees also contribute to meat, with some livestock feed crops dependent on pollination. However, the 2019-2020 summer bushfires took a heavy toll on the honey bee in Australia, destroying an estimated 15.6 million hectares of native forest, meaning critical nectar and pollen sources for honey bee colonies were lost. Mr Weatherhead said the resilience and skill of Australian beekeepers meant the nation’s pollination needs were still met, even at this most challenging time. “It was testament to the ability of our beekeepers they were able to bring their hives back to a strength that was suitable for pollination,” he said. “However, we should also be mindful that areas such as the south coast and north coast of New South Wales, which are typically used by beekeepers to support their beehives, were badly burnt out and this will mean beekeepers will need to travel much further distances than normal to find areas to locate their hives.” Recent floods have also affected the industry,
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One-third of the food that ends up on the world’s plates is dependent on honey bee pollination and 35 agricultural and horticultural industries rely on services provided by commercial beekeepers. with many hives either washed away or inundated with water. Mr Weatherhead said these challenges gave added weight to World Bee Day in 2021 and the need for the broader community to appreciate the role bees play in the lives of all Australians. “We believe that healthy bees equal healthy people and this World Bee Day, we ask Australians to try to identify the food they’re eating that has been pollinated by bees.
“If bees became extinct, we would still be able to eat items that do not need them for pollination, such as wheat, rice, oats and potatoes, but our diets would have very little variation because many of the delicious and nutritious foods we consume, foods which are particularly important to our health, would no longer be available.” — Australian Honey Bee Industry Council chair, Trevor Weatherhead “We’re also asking everyone to help protect the welfare of our bee population and that home gardeners and farmers take great care with pesticides which could inadvertently harm bees. “There’s never been a better time to thank a bee for some of the food that’s on your plate.” Building pollination security and safeguarding Australia’s food security was the theme of this year’s World Bee Day — and also central to research being undertaken by a team of Agriculture Victoria researchers including Dr Linda Zheng. Under the Victorian Agriculture Infrastructure and Jobs Fund, Agriculture Victoria researchers have developed diagnostic tests to identify varroa mite and deformed wing virus – two of the most destructive biosecurity threats to the bee industry and the pollination services they provide to Australia’s horticulture industry. An uncontained incursion of varroa mite and
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associated bee viruses could potentially cost producers and consumers of pollination dependent crops up to $1.3 billion over 30 years. Varroa mite is a parasite that sucks the blood of bees; it can weaken and kill honeybee colonies and transmit honeybee viruses such as the deformed wing virus. “The deformed wing virus is the most devasting viral disease of European honeybees, additionally if the virus is detected along with a mite infestation of the hives, the hive mortality could be up to 80 or 100 per cent,” Dr Zheng said. Dr Zheng is now undertaking research, supported by Agriculture Victoria’s Livestock Biosecurity Funds, to combine the two world-first loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) tests – the varroa mite test developed by her colleague Dr Mark Blacket and the deformed wing virus test she developed. “The varroa mite is the vector that transmits the deformed wing virus, so it makes perfect sense to combine the LAMP tests into one, so one test can be used for both targets. “Combining the two LAMP tests will improve efficiencies, cut costs, and reduce the time taken by biosecurity officers in the field, leading to a more immediate response in the event of a detection,” she said. Neither the deformed wing virus or varroa mite is present in Australia, despite a detection of varroa mite on a cargo ship in the Port of Melbourne in 2018. A successful surveillance operation conducted by biosecurity officers over six months confirmed it had not spread. Dr Zheng said Agriculture Victoria is developing a range of diagnostic tests to support bee health including in-field and high-throughput diagnostics for some of the high priority exotic pests of bees. “The development of a combined test will enable biosecurity officers in the field to test for the varroa mite and deformed wing virus in the same test, and receive a result within 30 minutes, allowing decision-making on the ground in real time. “This research helps support Australia’s preparedness; if there is a disease outbreak that threatens bees Agriculture Victoria has the capacity to provide surveillance and diagnostic services, as we have one of a few laboratories in Australia with bee diagnostics capability.”
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www.gippslandtimes.com.au MDF THIS TEN DAYS 20-May-21 70 269 3.8 33 27 7.1 $4.79 $176 6.3 $417 2.3 $222 97 15.1 30.4% 17.0 4.85% 4.07% 1.52 $7.08 $0.63 $10.75 $4.37 $6.38 $24.52 $1,717
ANOTHER FARM 20-May-21 60 182 3.0 32 11 3.8 $2.88 $251 6.3 $417 5.7 $206 91 15.3 30.2% 18.3 4.33% 3.69% 1.47 $7.09 $0.57 $10.41 $4.79 $5.62 $17.06 $1,024
Units Ha Head cows/ha Days kg DM/ha/day kg DM/cow/day $/ha/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg MS/tonne DM kg DM/cow/day % NDF l/cow/day % % kg/cow/day $/kg MS $ per litre $/cow/day $/cow/day $/cow/day $/ha/day $/day
Demonstration farm update AT the Macalister Demonstration Farm, rotation length is stable and laser-graded bays are about to come into the rotation, meaning the graze rest time is likely to lengthen. This is key to maintaining grass growth and good paddock conditions through the colder winter months, and capitalising on the spring flush of feed to optimise milk production. In the table above, although the MDF is stocked more heavily, grass consumption per cow is a lot higher than the comparison farm.
Concentrates are the same, but the other farm is feeding much more hay/silage to maintain feed intake. So, grain intake, total feed intake and neutral detergent fibre in the diet of the cows on the two farms is almost identical. The big difference is the amount of grass on offer, and the impact this has on milk solids and feed costs per cow. The importance of offering as much grass as possible is reflected clearly in input costs, production and margin over all feed per day.
Workshops unpack the National Livestock Identification System AGRICULTURE Victoria is holding practical, hands-on workshops across the state to assist sheep, goat and cattle producers in the use of the National Livestock Identification System. The workshop will held be in Sale on Thursday, June 10. The workshop steps producers through practical aspects of using the system, and show them how to manage their NLIS requirements including keeping property identification code details up to date and how to complete a property-to-property transfer on the system. The NLIS is a lifetime traceability system for livestock that helps to protect the reputation of Victoria’s livestock industry as a supplier of ‘clean’ meat and dairy products for domestic and export markets. Numbers in each workshop are limited, with early registrations encouraged by visiting agriculturevictoriaevents.eventbrite.com
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WEEDS are estimated to cost the Australian livestock industry over $3 billion per year, according to research commissioned by Meat and Livestock Australia. Left unchecked, weeds can outcompete nutritious pastures, leaving low-quality feed for livestock and unwanted costs for producers. MLA has launched a weed control resource hub, bringing together the latest research and practical tips and tools to help producers get weeds under control early. MLA group manager of adoption and commercialisation, Sarah Strachan, said the new resource hub would provide identification and treatment options. “MLA’s weed control resource hub includes easily identifiable pictures, seasonal timelines, and a step-by-step information guide to deal with the common pasture weeds across southern Australia,” Ms Strachan said.
“Having a planned control program before sowing, monitoring established pasture species and tactical use of grazing, fertiliser and chemicals are crucial to reducing competition from weeds. “Research suggests that weed control in livestock enterprises far outweigh the costs, estimating that for every dollar invested in weed control, the return on investment is around $4.” Ms Strachan said reducing the weed burden during winter would help set the feed base up for a productive spring and produce nutritious feed to livestock during the prime growing season. “Around May-June, either before or after the first grazing of winter forages, is an opportune time for producers to get on top of winter weed species,” Ms Strachan said. For more information visit www.mla.com.au/ extension-training-and-tools/resource-hubs
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MDF TEN DAYS AGO 10-May-21 72 278 3.9 33 27 7.1 $4.79 $176 6.3 $393 2.3 $222 95 15.1 30.4% 17.2 4.64% 4.00% 1.49 $7.10 $0.61 $10.57 $4.22 $6.35 $24.51 $1,765
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Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange SALE Local Breeders Cattle Alex Scott and Staff: Fresh Produce P/L 8 x AA and BB steers, 18 mths. M & J Webb 13 Murray Grey heifers, 10 mths. N & L Williams 40 Friesian bulls, 8 mths. C & C Bowden 20 Friesian steers – 6mths. B & A Howard 5x5 Friesian Heifers w. 4mo Limo CAF.
Elders: D Bruce 12 Charolais steers. D Harper 7 Angus steers. M Kelly 25 Angus steers M Farrigia 10 Angus steers N Schuback 30 mixed sex. M Farrigia 20 Angus heifers Arcacia Park 22 x 22 Cows and calves.
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Looking to purchase permanent 20MGL ground water license in the Longford area, Giffard GMU 50+200m. All offers will be seriously considered. Phone 0434 085 633.
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B.J. Bennett Interior painting service. Phone Ben for a free quote 0438 116 185.
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June 5, at 7pm MACALISTER CAFE Saturday 8 people per table @ $10 each
Ready to own and operate a boutique cafe with amazing potential? Fully equipped and ready to go with the perfect location. Closing down for a quick sale. Access to private courtyard, meeting rooms, public toilets. Low overheads and great lease options. For more information or to arrange an inspection contact 0477 055 649 after 3pm.
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Selling 150 Autumn Calved AI Bred Holstein Cows. An extremely youthful herd of medium framed Holstein Cows with exception udders. Sired by bulls such as; Samite, Toystory, Elijah, BOS Freddie, Goodwhone, Guthrie, Christmas, CB Twist and Asterix. Current herd BMCC 73,000. Elders Pakenham 03 5941 0299 Michael Robertson 0429 104 467 Darryl Adams 0408 385 872
dahs, pergolas, decking. Mobile 0400 647 111.
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436 Briagolong Road. Hedges, shrubs, trees, natives and indoor plants. Eftpos available. Open Saturdays and Sundays Excess Kent or butternut 9:30 to 4:30. Weekdays For hire or sale. Angus, stock , great for stock by appointment only. Limousin, Hereford, feed. Bulk pricing avail Phone: 0417 100 124 Jersey and Friesian. Very able. Location Stratford. Phone 0468 422 051 quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.
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Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10am Sale is subject to Covid Circruit breaker rules Case Inter 585 tractor with bucket and forks, Case 1190 tractor with dual PTO (new radiator, battery and seat), Portable loading race frame, calf milk and pellet feeders, 6 x 4 calf crate, fox trap, old two row maize planter, 4-5 K&L pump and pipe, 2.5 amp generator, scrap metal, 8 Vintage Howard Rotary hoes 1940 onwards and spare parts, Stationary engines McDonald diesel, Allen motor scythe, Drag saws Villiers motor, Swing saw B&S 10 hp, Logger, Villiers motor, Various makes chainsaws, 1 & 2 man saws, motorbike frames and heaps of spare parts. John Deere ride-on lawnmower 42” cut with new battery, Cox Stockman ride-on mower. Sundry items too numerous to list. OUTSIDE VENDORS Farm Trailer, 8 brand new tyres and rims 255/70 R 16, Black Brute and concrete pipe, 48 teat Calf feeder, calf trailer, 2200 fel bucket suit JD, Calf troughs and hay racks, 6 foot inter slasher, rear silage grab, Yanmar diesel motor, diamond harrows and more. Revflow pump set up on 3pl frame, motor not working, 16 plate Inter trailing discs, Tarup 6 disc mower, 3pl super spreader MF 168 tractor with FEL and bucket, Port multi blade. Number system applies, Payment by cash or Eftpos (surcharge applies) Covid protocols apply. Catering available. See photos Heyfield Lions Club Facebook Phone Graeme 0409 486 296
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Yarram
CLASSROOM TEACHER FOUNDATION & YEAR 1
Full-time - Fixed for the remainder of 2021 Commencement Date: Term 3 - 2021 St Mary's Primary School Yarram is seeking a passionate teacher inspired to work in the Catholic school system, who is dedicated to improving student learning. Application form and selection criteria can be accessed from https:/teachers.on.net/vacancy/ 52415-classroom-teacher-st-marys-school-yarram/ Contact details: Mr Joel Brayshaw, Principal Enquiries welcome, please call (03) 5182 5659 Email: jbrayshaw@stmyarram.catholic.edu.au Applications close 4pm Monday 7th June 2021.
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Aqua Energy Redevelopment – Detailed Design Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified Architectural firms to tender for the detailed design of the proposed Aqua Energy Redevelopment.
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Fulham Correctional Centre - Sale Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022 are being sought. Separate tenders are called for the following categories: ● Bread products (Fresh bread and bread rolls) ● Dairy products (excluding milk/cream) ● Milk and cream ● Eggs ● Fruit and vegetables ● Wholesale dry and frozen goods (includes frozen seafood) ● Fresh meat ● Halal meat ● Smallgoods ● Poultry Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for a 900 + bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service. Tender documents will be supplied on request. For further details contact Kim Andrew - Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au Closing date: end of business Friday, 11 June 2021.
Long Distance HC Driver
Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business. The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role. To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net. For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.
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Cabinet Connections is looking for a Tradesman in Joinery/Cabinet Making to join our team. For more information call Andrew on 0438 446 993 or Pratty on 0497 278 050.
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Factory Team Leader Factory Machine Operator Experienced Tractor Driver Dicky Bill Australia, 9 Mills Lane, Maffra $24 - $34.99 per hour - Full Time We are a family owned business that have enjoyed consistent stewardship with the current owners successfully operating their company for over 20 years. So, if you have any of the following: ● Relevant experience ● Have strong literacy and numeracy skills ● Have stable work history ● Have leadership skills ● Have the ability to learn quickly ● Enjoy teamwork and are good with people ● Mechanical aptitude ● Are process driven then APPLY NOW using the QR code or at careeers@dickybill.com For any enquiries, please contact: careeers@dickybill.com ● ● ●
Production Operators
Everything begins with passion, a legacy from the Saputo family, which offered tasty and quality cheeses to its community. Today, after more than 65 years, the company employs thousands of dedicated employees, proud of their role, who work day after day to deliver quality products to customers and consumers. To learn more visit us at http://www.saputo.com/en/careers We are seeking expressions of interest for seasonal food manufacturing positions in Maffra to join a team of roll-up-your-sleevers who are passionate about crafting delicious dairy products our customers and consumers enjoy. The Production Operators primary purpose is to work collectively with others in the factory and supporting departments to maintain a high standard of plant and process operations. To submit your application please visit http://www.saputodairyaustralia.com/en/ careers/current-opportunities Applications close Sunday 6th June 2021 Please note only shortlisted candidates with eligibility to work in Australia will be contacted. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer
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Technical Publications Coordinator
Pilatus Defence Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (PilDEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilatus Aircraft Limited of Switzerland and is responsible for the support and growth of the Pilatus family of aircraft in Australia. Pilatus is seeking to employ a professional, motivated and enthusiastic Technical Publications Coordinator in our Sale, Victoria office supporting our expanding PC-21 ADF Pilot Training System (PTS) and Defence related business. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): ● Point of contact for customers and Pilatus staff to address technical publication issues ● Follow approved standards to maintain and amend technical publications, in particular Military Flight Manuals ● Point of contact for stakeholder communication and change requests to technical publications ● Actively manage the schedule, scope, and acceptance criteria for releasing technical publications, supported by system specialists, to ensure deliverables are met on time ● Coordinate with stakeholders the delivery and release of new and existing technical publications ● Raise new and actively contribute to continuous improvement of Pilatus procedures. ● Identify and report any quality deficiencies, initiate improvements where possible. ● Provide assistance to managers in support of contracted reporting requirements. ● Administration of online user accounts ● Other duties, as required To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience: ● Completion of VCE or equivalent ● Working knowledge of information technology tools, proficient with MS office applications. ● Exceptional verbal and written communication /English language skills. ● Ability to work within a stringent Configuration Management and Quality Controlled environment ● Ability to work in a team and interface with stakeholders and employees at all levels. ● Logical thinker with good problem solving skills. ● Desirable: experience using Adobe InDesign or similar document management tool ● Highly Desirable: experience or exposure to aviation or other technical industry operations Applicants should be able to hold an Australian Government Baseline security clearance. Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory background screening. The contract is long term and employment is offered on a full-time basis following a three-month probationary period. Further information is available through queries sent to: recruitpildef.au@pilatus-aircraft.com Applications may be sent to the same e-mail address or submitted on www.seek.com.au but must be received no later than 07 June 2021 www.pilatus-aircraft.com
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We are a company that is engaged in contract delivery service by Australia Post. Currently we are seeking a Sub-Contractor for immediate start in mail/article sorting and delivering in and around Paynesville and Raymond Island area for an initial 4-year term. The Job: Manually sorting mail each morning and delivering mail to customers doing a set run 5days/per week using a C110x motorcycle (Postie bike) provided. Meeting all conduct, diligence and safety requirements. A current unrestricted Victorian motorcycle licence (Provisional Licence will be considered) is a must. Ideal candidate must have the right aptitude and be able to complete daily tasks without any supervision. Uniforms and rider gear will be provided and you will be paid fortnightly. Spouses of students with legitimate work visa with no restrictions and Retirees with Rider's License may also apply. Genuine applicants ONLY. Please ring Kit on 0411 032 065.
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Respected local Ford Dealer has a vacancy for a Service Manager for our busy service department. Duties would include but not be limited to: ● Managing team members ● Maintain an orderly workflow according to priorities ● Invoicing to customers ● Interaction with Ford re: mechanical and warranty issues ● Warranty submissions We are seeking a candidate with; ● Excellent communication and organisational skills ● Good computer skills ● Good mechanical knowledge of the motor trade ● Good working conditions in a friendly environment. Forward resume to: The Manager Wilmour Motors PO Box 109 Maffra 3860 email: john@wilmourmotors.com.au
It is critical you are adaptable and possess sound time management skills in order to cope with the competing day to day demands, always remaining calm and ensuring the smooth running of the office. You will be a team player with an ability to work autonomously, exercising discretion and judgement. Your positive attitude, communication skills, reliability, attention to detail and ideally knowledge of school operations will lead to success in this role.
Instrumental Music Tutor Guitar • Immediate start • Casual engagement, up to two days per week • St Anne’s Campus We are seeking a skilled tutor of guitar to teach individual, shared and group lessons. You will have a proven ability to inspire, connect and engage through music and have experience in teaching classical, jazz and rock styles and in leading ensembles including rock bands. Applications for both positions close Sunday 6 June 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
HC Licence Truck Driver Supa-truss in Heyfield is seeking an experienced HC Licensed Truck Driver to commence a full time or part time position, for immediate start. This position involves delivering our products to site, with a prime mover crane truck and semi-trailer, all over eastern Victoria. All personal protective equipment is supplied, and above award wages are negotiable based on experience and skill level relevant to the position. Experienced applicants with a truck loading crane licence and White Card will be looked on favourably but this is not imperative to be chosen for the position. Applicants to please provide resumes via email quotes@supatruss.com.au or personally delivered to 7 Firebrace Rd, Heyfield, Vic. 3858.
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Forester, 2.0D Premium, 102,500 km, diesel 1000 km range, nudge bar, towbar, 1600kg, wired rear view monitor, RWC, YND-104, $19,500 ($43,000 with low use Adria Altea caravan). Phone 0497 563 745.
VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., great car, XWA-429 $15,750 o.n.o. Ph 0429 167 502.
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6 new ongoing positions available Positions based in either Bairnsdale or Sale with travel across the outer Gippsland area A key recommendation of the Victorian Government's Royal Commission into Family Violence was the establishment of a network of Support and Safety Hubs across Victoria. These Hubs, known as the Orange Door, bring together different workforces and practices to create an integrated team to provide a new way for women, children and young people experiencing family violence, and families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children, to access the services they need to be safe and supported. The Orange Door team will include a mix of staff employed by local organisations from the Outer Gippsland region, together with Family Safety Victoria and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. These organisations include Gippsland East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative (GEGAC), Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS), Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation, Gippsland Lakes Complete Health, Latrobe Community Health Service, Quantum Support Service and Uniting. The Practice Leader positions within the Orange Door play a pivotal role in contributing to The Orange Door leadership and providing expert practice advice utilising relevant theoretical frameworks. ● ●
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CHAMINGS, Jacqueline. Passed away peacefully at Sale Hospital on May 22, 2021. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of David (dec.). Dearly loved mother of Sharon and Kay. Mother-in-law of Wayne. Beloved Nanny of Chris, Peg, Jen, Emma, Laura, Sara and Samantha. Great Nanny to Jonathan, PARAMOUNT, Duet Anthony and Oliver. Expanda, 2015, 20'6", Rest In Peace family van, sleeps 5, swr/ toilet combo, w/m, oven, 2 tables, 2 TVs, full annexe Details of a Memorial and lots more $65,000. Ph Service to be announced. 0427 671 780. ROYAL Flair 19'6, Vanroyce Series 6, 2006, QS bed, gas stove, 3-way fridge, HR towbar, level riders, fold-up chassis, v.g.c., rear entry into kitch. $25,000. 0419 130 843.
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McDONALD, Peter Robert 30/9/1947 - 27/5/2021 It is with sadness that the McDonald family share the passing of Robert, loving husband of 47 years to Maree, treasured Dad to Kim and Kylie, cherished Pa to Angus. Memories are the loveliest things, They last from day to day, They can't get lost, They can't wear out, And they can never be taken away.
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McLAREN (nee Walsh), Margaret. 26/04/1931 - 20/05/2021 Died peacefully. Loving wife of Max (dec.). Loving mother of Gary, Julie (dec.), and Gab, Diane (dec.) and Bill (dec.), Cheryl and Dale, Nola (dec.) and Geoff (dec.), Mick and Wendy, Kerri (dec.) and Barry (dec.), and Tracy and David. Nan of 31 and Great Nan of 46.
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McDONALD, Peter Robert. Due to COVID restrictions a private graveside service will be held TODAY (Tuesday, June 1, 2021) at the Maffra Cemetery. The McDonald family will be gathering to share their favourite stories and enjoy memories on Robert's birthday Thursday, September 30, 2021, 1:30pm at Duart Homestead, 20 McLean St, Maffra. Refreshments and light food will be served. Maree, Kim and Kylie would love to see you there.
McLAREN (nee Walsh). Funeral prayers for Mrs Margaret McLaren will be offered at St Mary's Catholic Church, cnr Church and McMillan Streets, Maffra on MONDAY (June 7, 2021) commencing at 11am. At conclusion of prayers the cortege will leave for the Maffra Lawn Cemetery.
MICHALIK A private requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Mr John Michalik will be offered at St Michael's Catholic Church, Heyfield, followed by a private cremation.
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MORE vouchers are on offer for young Victorians keen to play their favourite sport, with up to $200 available to help pay for sporting equipment, uniforms and memberships. Applications are now open for the second round of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher Program. More than 10,000 vouchers were snapped up in the first round, helping families cover the costs of membership and registration fees, equipment and uniforms. Sports and activities ranged from swimming, basketball and Australian rules football to dance, tennis, gymnastics and scouts. Round one of the scheme opened doors to sport participation with 27 per cent of children who received a voucher joining a local sporting club for the first time. About 40 per cent of voucher recipients also indicated they would not have been able to participate in their chosen sport or activity without the financial support provided by the program. Round two will increase the number of vouchers up for grabs, providing even more families with the opportunity for their children to join in the fun at local clubs and groups across the state. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said every child deserved the chance to play the sport they love with their friends. "This program supports those who need it most to get out there and give it a go,” she said. “We’re removing financial barriers for thousands of families across the state, giving them the support they need.” The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps young Victorians from families facing barriers to participating in sport and recreation.To be eligible, children need to be aged four to 18, a Victorian resident, named on a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and a valid Medicare card at the time of application. The program also provides a special consideration stream to support children named on their own Health Care Card, temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants and international students aged four to 18 years at the time of application. Applications for vouchers in round two of the program close July 9. Eligible expenditure dates (for membership, uniform and equipment costs) are from January 1 to July 9, 2021. The program is being delivered across four rounds until April 15, 2022. Subject to availability, two vouchers can be claimed for each eligible child across the duration of the program. To apply or for more information about the program, visit getactive.vic.gov.au
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GIPPSLAND Grammar Year 6 student Xanthe Wade (pictured) was recently recognised by Equestrian Victoria. Xanthe was named the champion primary school rider and awarded the Nan McArthur Trophy by Equestrian Victoria chief executive Matthew Brown, following a top performances at the state interschool championships at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre in April. Brown visited Xanthe at Gippsland Grammar St Anne’s Campus to make the presentation, praising her efforts over the five days of competition.
Brown said students from across the state came together to compete in a wide range of Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines, including dressage, jumping, combined training, show horse and novelties. “Someone of Xanthe’s age … could arguably be included in a pathway to representation at the 2032 Olympic games,” he said. But for now, Xanthe is just aiming for interschool nationals in September. “I’ve wanted to get to nationals ever since my brothers have been to nationals,” she said. Xanthe and her horse Paris are part of Gippsland
Grammar’s equestrian team. Fellow Gippsland Grammar Year 6 student Charlee Latham, Bairnsdale Campus, and her pony Merivale Park Giorgio, came runner-up at the state interschool primary show horse champions, qualifying for the second year in a row to represent Victoria at the Australian Interschool Championships. Ella O’Doherty,Year 10, received runner-up state interschools secondary show horse champion.
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ZACK Monelli failed to finish the group one Sandown Cup on Thursday night. The greyhound, prepared at Nambrok by Lyn Smith on behalf of WA trainer David Hobby, entered the 715 metre race as favourite, and was in second place at the first passing of the post. He was passed by eventual winner Zipping Rambo on the back straight. before faltering on the turn. A post-race vet examination found Zack Monelli had a right hock fracture, and was stood down from racing for 90 days. On the same program, Shantelle Rose, trained at Rosedale by Sharon-Lee Chignell, finished second in a 515m grade five. Following a win at Sale the previous week, Shantelle Rose led all race until being pipped at the post by Aston Oriental. Earlier at Warragul, Elswyk Shadow and Elswyk Rocky won 400m maidens for Mark Busuttil at Kilmany. On Saturday night at The Meadows, Ridge, trained by Jenn Gill at Darriman, finished second in a 525m grade six. In his six previous starts, all at The Meadows, Ridge has finished in the first three, including a win earlier last month.
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COMMUNITY sport has again been affected by a statewide lockdown. With the state government announcing a sevenday lockdown across Victoria until 11.59pm this Thursday because of the COVID pandemic, all community football matches, training and Auskick will not be permitted to take place in Victoria during this time, as per state government restrictions. AFL Victoria has established a framework with recommendations for leagues to consider regarding various scenarios for competitions interrupted by COVID. Independent leagues are ultimately responsible for determining the approach they will take regarding interruptions to their competitions. AFL Victoria will continue to work closely with the government and will be guided by advice from it and health authorities. The Gippsland League has announced round seven has been postponed. If suitable times can't be agreed by all member clubs, the round will be abandoned, with no points awarded. If the state-wide lockdown ends next Thursday, round eight will be played as scheduled, with no adjustments to the current finals structure or finals qualification. If round seven can't be rescheduled, Mental Health Round will be played in round 16 on August 16. The East Gippsland and North Gippsland FNLs are consulting with clubs on what will happen with last weekend's scheduled round. The Latrobe Valley Soccer League will begin the discussion to enact its contingency plans once there is more clarity on the length, extent and restrictions being imposed. Hockey, baseball, netball and golf are among the local sports which had planned events this weekend. Greyhound racing meets will continue this weekend, including in Sale on Friday and Sunday. Only people essential to a meeting going ahead will be allowed on course during the lockdown period. Racing will return to protocols which were in place until October last year. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th m and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times m and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland TTii a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th m T and an a d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Ti mes • The he Gip ipps p la land d Times imes • The he Gip ipps p la land d Times imes • Th and an a d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Ti mes • The Gip pps p la land and nd Tim imes es • Th he G Gip ipps ip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • Th Th and an a d Ti Time mess • Th me Th he e Gi G pp Gip ppsl ppsl slan sla a d Ti and Tm Tim mes me es • Th The he Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Ti mes • The Gippsland m sland Times Times • TThe he G Gippsland ippsl Times • Th T
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CRANBOURNE-BASED trainer Greg Eurell had a winning double, while two jockeys had back-to-back victories during Thursday’s horse racing meet at Sale. Eurell’s first win came in race three, the 1200 metre maiden plate, which was won by the somewhat appropriately-named No Quarantine, ridden by Jamie Mott, on debut. The three-year-old gelding chased down Full Probe in the home straight to win by half a length. Love Broker, ridden by Damien Thornton, won race six, the 1400m benchmark 70 handicap, for Eurell. The five-year-old gelding took the lead with 800m to run, and was never headed, winning by just over two lengths from Orleans Rock and Final Man. Thornton had success in the next event, the 1200m fillies and mares benchmark 70 handicap, on board Button Express, trained by Danny O’Brien at Flemington. Coming off a second placing in Adelaide earlier this month, the fouryear-old mare won by three-quarters of a length from Knitting, trained by Allison Bennett at Moe. Jockey Daniel Stackhouse also had back-to-back wins. Stackhouse rode Secret Place to victory in race four, the 1717m maiden plate, for Alex Rae at Cranbourne. The four-year-old mare, coming off a second placing at Bendigo, justified her favouritism, winning by a neck from Bobsled. Stackhouse then won race five, the 1600m class one handicap, riding Next Step Berrima, trained by Shea Eden at Cranbourne. Having won his previous start at Pakenham, the three-year-old gelding followed early leader Gunner Get It Dunn most of the race before showing enough speed in the straight. Cheptegei made a late charge,
Castile (number one) passes Jet Jitsu late to win race two. passing Gunner Get It Dunn but finishing a neck short of Next Step Berrima at the post. For the first meeting at Greenwattle Racecourse since the previous meeting was transferred to Pakenham because of heavy rain, the track on Thursday was rated “soft five”, and stood up well for the eight races. The day began with Madame Bolli, ridden by Beau Mertens for Mornington trainer Jim Conlan, winning the 1000m maiden plate. After placing second in her previous start three weeks earlier, the maiden victory came in the three-year-old filly’s 11th start, finishing just over a
length ahead Keep On Fighting, who finished well. The winner of race two, the 1200m two-year-old maiden plate, shows promise. Castille, trained by Peter and Paul Snowden and ridden by Jack Hill, won on debut. The colt, a son of Australian Cup and Caulfield Guineas winner Lonhro, passed frontrunner Jet Jitsu late to win by one and a quarter lengths. Less than a length separated the first four horses in the day’s final race, the 1200m benchmark 58 handicap. Royal Marine, trained by Ray Besanko at Cranbourne and ridden by Alex Bryan, went to the lead from
the gates, with the four-year-old gelding holding on to win by a nose from Martini Special. The next meeting at Greenwattle will be Life Members’ Day on Wednesday, June 9. RACING Victoria has released the schedule for the 2021-22 season. Eighteen meetings have been scheduled for Sale, with eight on Sunday, including the Sale Cup on October 24. Sale 2021-22 meetings: August 12, August 22, September 16, October 6, October 24 (Sale Cup), December 19, January 30, February 13, February 25, March 6, April 3, April 13, April 27, May 10, May 25, June 8, July 8, July 24.
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COVID restrictions this week and the rugby league State of Origin next week mean last Wednesday’s round of Sale touch footy matches was the last before the finals. The division A semi-finals will be on Wednesday, June 16, with the grand finals and presentation night on June 23. Longford Trailer Hire showed why it won the minor premiership when it defeated Porky’s Pines seven tries to five. The sides were level 3-3 at half-time, before Longford added four tries to two in the second half. With only seconds to play,12-year-old Ryder Hinchcliffe made a valiant dive to score the final try of the season for Longford Trailer Hire, ensuring his team’s victory. Jack Neesham scored two tries for Longford. Kye, Michael and Ryder
Hinchcliffe scoring one each — the first time the Hinchcliffes have had the scoring trifecta — as did Rhiannon Massey and Brodie Towers. For Porky’s, Ethan Phipps scored three and Dai Rushdi two. Best players were Brysen Nottle, Towers, Neesham, Massey and Lateshia Locker, with Ryder Hinchcliffe winning the encouragement award. NAGLE College had a 6-4 win over the competitive Mustangs team, outscoring its opponent by just one try in each half. Nagle’s Kyle Grummisch was not playing, allowing Ren Crunden-Smith to take over the try-scoring role, scoring three times. Mason Annear made two tries with Jack Neal one. Jake Bartholomeus, Ethan Phipps, Eliza Roberts and Corey Siebel scored
a try each for the Mustangs. Best players were Ren CrundenSmith, Phipps, Eliza Roberts and Nicola Rosenberger,with Sharni Dixon winning the encouragement award. FOURTH-PLACED Pink Panthers just got over the line against PhoenixCAT’s, winning 5-4. The Panthers led 3-0 at half-time, then in the second half Phoenix-CAT’s added four tries to two. The Laskowski family contributed six family members to the PhoenixCAT’s team, with Arora, Lexi, Mackenzie and Miranda together with parents Kate and Jason. As touch is a social sport, the youngest Laskowski players are also valuable members of the team. Riley Forde top-scored for the Panthers with three tries, while Brendan King and captain Nigel Shaw
each scored one. Kyung Stewart scored two tries for Phoenix-CAT’s, with one each from Ursula Barnsley and Kate Laskowski. Best players were Stewart, Forde, Brock Dyke, Georgia Martin and Emma Deane, with Mackenzie Laskowski winning the encouragement award. WHEN touch resumes on June 16, Longford Trailer Hire will play the Pink Panther (referee Porky’s Pines) and Nagle will play the Mustangs (referee Phoenix-CAT’s) in the division A semi-finals from 6.30pm. Porky’s and Phoenix-CAT’s will play off in the division B grand final the following week, the same night as the division A decider. Ladder: Longford Trailer Hire 29, Nagle College 25, Mustangs 24, Panthers 21, Porky’s Pines 16 (67.9 per cent), Phoenix-CATs 16 (67.9).
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Aden Best from Sale Tennis Club was an Australian Open ballkid in 2020 and 2021.
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MAFFRA and District Car Club hosted the third round of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series on May 22. The event, held in conjunction with the Pakenham Auto Club, doubled as a round of the Victorian Club Autocross Series. Autocross events are similar to the club’s normal hillclimbs, however, they use a “flying start” with timing and classes are categorised differently, with winners determined by adding their three fastest runs. Ninety drivers took part.After seven runs on the gravel hillclimb track, Maffra’s members filled the top three positions outright.
Kerran Pridmore was fastest overall with an aggregate time of 162.55 seconds, ahead of club president Anthony Kovco with 169.62s, narrowly edging out Cody Healy with 170.03s. Junior drivers also did well, with Joel Scott gaining first place over Cooper Clutterbuck and Dodge Small, with 192.66s, 196.43s and 200.72s respectively. Linda Fortune won the women's class for the event, over Andrea Brady and Karli Vallence, who all drove well in the twilight meeting. The next round of the series will also be a VCAS meeting, but run solely by MADCC, on Saturday,
July 10. This will also be a twilight long track event. For more information visit www.madcc.com.au
Top three placings: Class C: B Hood 191.19, D Clutterbuck 194.05, A Smyth 196.16; class D: T Boyd 191.63, D McCann 198.32, D Richardson 199.83; class E: C Seabrook 188.22, R Seabrook 188.49, G Scott 188.65; class J: J Scott 192.66, C Clutterbuck 196.43, D Small 200.72; class L: L Fortune 195.59, A Brady 198.83, K Vallence 201.49; class P: P Bartlett 207.62, E Mezenberg 208.09, W Mitchelson 208.49; class S: K Pridmore 162.55, A Kovco 169.62, B Nowell 171.98; class W: C Healy 170.03, M Healy 172.07, M Johnstone 183.17.
SALE Tennis Club will host a ballkids trial for the 2022 Australian Open on Sunday. The level one trial is designed to identify children with skills in the areas of rolling, servicing and court movement, all of which are critical to ballkid's role on court. Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly. Throughout the Australian Open series, each ballkid is a focal part of every game, be it at Rod Laver Arena or an outside court. The Australian Open Ballkids Program has one of the most intensive training programs of the four tennis grand slams, and focuses on the development of core skills and overall tennis knowledge, while also encouraging teamwork, communication and leadership amongst participants. Applicants who rank within the top 400 performers nationwide at the level one trials will be invited to attend level two trials, where they will again be assessed for the opportunity to join the training program. Tennis Australia is extremely proud of its Australian Open ballkids, who are consistently recognised as the highest quality ballkids of the four grand slam events. This reputation is attributed to the rigorous selection process and intensive training program that leads into each January. An extremely high level of commitment is required to become a ballkid, with all sessions throughout the trials, training and team briefings compulsory to attend. The Australian Open Ballkids Program generates interest and admiration from within the tennis community globally, and is a fantastic experience for those lucky enough to be involved. Interested applicants must be aged 12 to 15 as of December 31, 2021. Potential ballkids must pre-register at ballkids. tennis.com.au
Registrations close at least seven days before the trials, and cannot be taken on the day. The trials run from 10am until 11.30am on Sunday. For more information, prospective ballkids and their parents should phone coach Anthony Zafiris on 0403 724 796.
Maurice McCarthy in his buggy.
National netball titles in Traralgon
THE 2021 Australian Netball Championships will be held in Traralgon. The new-look pathway competition, which replaces the Australian Netball League, will be fought out between state and territory member organisations and Super Netball clubs from September 11 to 19. This marks the first year Super Netball clubs have been invited to compete in the nation-wide tournament, providing a key transition
pathway for athletes to world’s best netball league. Following a competitive tender process, Latrobe City Council in partnership with the Collingwood Magpies were successful in their bid to host the tournament at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. The event aims to bring together all of Australia’s emerging netball talent, including athletes, coaches, umpires and officials, for talent identification and development looking toward
Super Netball and international levels. Netball Australia performance executive general manager Stacey West said Latrobe City ticked all the boxes to host the event. “We were incredibly impressed by the Latrobe City Council’s proposal and are delighted to announce Traralgon as host of the inaugural Australian Netball Championships,” he said. “Over 200 athletes, coaches, umpires and officials will be involved in the
event, which is a major talent identification and development opportunity for pathway progression. “We are really excited by the new format of the competition, which will be played as a round-robin style tournament.” The ANC was announced earlier this year, after the 2020 Australian Netball League competition was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Latrobe City mayor Sharon Gibson said the region was fast becoming a
regional sporting destination. “Latrobe City is thrilled to facilitate this calibre of sporting event and to offer our community an opportunity to see the superstars of the game shine in our own backyard,” she said. “We are excited to showcase our world-class infrastructure like the new and improved Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium and continue to develop our growing reputation as a regional sporting destination of national significance.”
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HEATS of the inaugural Horizon were the highlight of Sunday’s Sale greyhound racing meet. The first two dogs in each 440 metre heat progressed to this Sunday night’s final, where the winner will receive $25,000. Omega Dodge, trained by Barry Harper at Seaspray, claimed a hat-trick of wins by taking out the opening heat. Omega Dodge caught Dream Wizard, trained by Sean Lithgow at Devon Meadows, at the post to win in 24.75 seconds. A last start winner at Ballarat, Papi Go Fast, trained by Robert Camilleri at Lara, led the second heat all the way to win in 24.83s, three lengths ahead of Dr Madison, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman. Coming off a victory at Geelong, Ferdinand Boy won the third heat for David Geall at Lara in 24.59s. Another dog to bring up three consecutive victories was Dr Tucker, trained by Bill McMahon, in winning the fourth heat in 24.83s. Dr Tucker edged out Massimo, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale in the home straight. Devon Meadows trainer Chris Johannsen had a quinella in the 440m restricted win final, with Too Be Sure claiming the top prize ahead of Aston Rocket. In the first heat of the GRV Vicbred 440m Page 32 – Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 1 June, 2021
restricted win series, Golden Skyrocket won for Gavin Clifton at Tynong North. Tiger Isla, trained by Douch, ran wide entering the home straight, but recovered to finish a length behind the winner, while Rock On Runner, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, also booked a spot in this Sunday’s final by finishing fourth. The second heat was won by Perfect Product, trained by Graeme Jose at Catani. Johnston’s Cosmic Roy placed third and will contest the final. Dr Archer, trained by Judy McMahon at Darriman, finished a neck ahead of Bella Mia Rocks to win the 440m restricted win event. Bernadette, trained by Jenny Gill at Darriman, led until the final bend before finishing third. Race one, a 440m maiden, was won by Trust I Seek, trained by David Kerr at Caldermeade. Bessie’s Daisy, trained by Bill Stockdale at Hastings, flew home to win a 650m grade five, a length clear of Clark’s Showtime Boomer. Douple Dipping, trained by Douch, led most of the way, but faded in the home straight to finish fourth. In a 440m grade five, Hook Along Book, trained by Chloe Kerr at Caldemeade, came home strongly to finish half a length ahead of Dr Luna, trained by Judy McMahon. Ivy Isobel, trained at Tooradin by Brett Mackie, win the night’s final race, a 440m mixed grade four and five, ahead of Ha Ha Magoo, trained by Douch. THREE dogs trained at Darriman won races during
Friday’s Sale meeting. Following back-to-back second placings, Dr Wade, trained by Emily McMahon, led all the way to the opening 440m maiden. Bowie, trained by Bill McMahon, won race three, a 440m grade seven, a week after winning at the same track. Bowie took the lead entering the home straight to win by two lengths from What Could Be, trained by Davide Fasoli at Heyfield, with Elswyk Suzie third for Mark Busuttil at Kilmany. The last of the Darriman-trained winners came in race six, a 440m mixed grade three and four, when Camila won by a length for Gill following a victory at Sale the previous Sunday. In second place was Eilish, trained by Douch. In race four over 520m, Bodine, trained by Carolyn Jones at Rosedale, took lead on the back straight and went on to win by five lengths from Madalia Pixie, trained by Kathleen Fogarty at Heyfield. Geena Bale, trained by Susan Northway at Heyfield, finished third. Another winner from the previous Friday meeting to repeat its success was Flywheel Dolly, trained by Sam Bye at Gormandale. Flywheel Dolly led all the way to win race five, a 440m mixed grade six and seven, from Dr Topaz, trained by Kim McMahon at Darriman. Dr Lynch, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, also led all the way to win the race seven 440m grade five.
Kuro Kismet won race eight, a 520m mixed grade four and five, for Clark. Kuro Kismet was mid-field field early, but made up ground on the leaders by the final term and finished well to win by a length. General Collinda, trained by Steph Tyler at Boisdale, finished third. Bundalaguah trainer Corey Fulford had the quinella in the race 10 440m grade five. Go Emmy Go had the race in her keeping for most of the journey, while Roulette claimed second place, just ahead of California Blond, trained by Northway. The ended with Madalia Brodie winning the race 12 440m grade five for Fogarty. Above The Limit, trained by Ben Joske at Yinnar South, won the race two 440m maiden. Masters On Metro won the 520m race nine for Chris Langley at Tooradin, while Little Swagger, trained by Kelvin Browney at Tyong, took out the race 11 440m grade five. DESPITE community sport being paused by the seven-day lockdown, greyhound racing was able to continue. During the lockdown, only people essential to the running of the meeting — such as trainers, handlers and officials — are permitted at tracks. People will have their temperature checked before entering tracks, face masks must be worn at at all times, and 1.5 metre social distancing is being enforced.