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since announcing last week that he wanted a 12-month extension of Victoria’s state of emergency powers. Mr Andrews said the extension was needed to get through the prolonged crisis and would put the state in line with arrangements in other states, which were in effect open-ended.The current emergency powers are set to expire on September 13. “I’m not going to be commenting on negotiations that are ongoing nor am I going to conduct negotiations through the media,” Mr Andrews told The Age newspaper last week. “When we get an outcome, and I’m very confident that we will, one that protects public health, acknowledges that we can’t go from stage four to stage zero and have no rules at all.” The Premier has argued state of emergency provisions need to be extended if the Victorian economy was to open up, stressing the extension of powers would not mean extending the lockdown. “If you want to open up the economy, and that’s exactly what we want to do, you’ve got to have a framework [that will enable you to] open up, save jobs, create new jobs, see businesses through this and see us in that COVID normal,” he said. Mr Andrews said he hoped to soon lay out a “road map” for easing coronavirus restrictions after a consistent trend down in cases. The Nationals, meanwhile, maintain the state of emergency should only be renewed on a monthby-month basis, subject to parliamentary approval in both chambers, and want removal of clause six of the bill which lowers the threshold for the Chief Health Officer to exercise state of emergency powers. They say the right of parliament to meet should not be undermined by state of emergency directions and the proposal for current state of emergency powers to apply even when there are no active COVID-19 cases in Victoria must be removed. The Nationals have also reiterated amendments to renew state of emergency powers should only be applicable to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding “other oversight and transparency measures” will also be proposed.

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GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien will oppose a move by the state government to extend the state of emergency for another 12 months. Mr O’Brien said Nationals MPs would propose amendments to the legislation to make sure the “right checks and balances” were in place to “protect Victorians’ lives and livelihoods”. “Of course we must prioritise the health of Victorians, but we need appropriate oversight,” Mr O’Brien said. “Parliament has sat just seven days since March. “We need the Premier to give us a pathway back to some semblance of normal life, but he’s only talking about extended lockdowns,” Mr O’Brien said. “We will propose sensible amendments that allow Victorians to get on top of the second wave, but ensure transparency and accountability as we work towards re-opening our society.” Mr O’Brien said the Premier Daniel Andrews needed to tell Victorians what his plan was to get the state to “COVID-normal”. Amendments to be proposed by the Nationals and Liberals include requiring extensions to the state of emergency to be approved by both houses of parliament for a maximum of four weeks at a time, and to remove proposals that lower the threshold for the Chief Health Officer to impose restrictions and for the powers to apply even when there are no active COVID-19 cases. Mr O’Brien believed as the second wave comes under control, there must be a “mature conversation” as to how Victorians can live with coronavirus, protect the elderly and vulnerable and ensure the health system can cope. “We can’t afford a third wave and more lockdowns, and we need to work together to devise a plan to get life back to normal,” Mr O’Brien said. State Nationals leader Peter Walsh said any change to extend the state of emergency powers must be common sense. “No government should be able to write itself a blank cheque for extreme power over Victorians’ lives and livelihoods,” Mr Walsh said. Premier Andrews has been heavily criticised

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Twenty attend child’s party in the Valley

ON Saturday, police issued 192 fines to people for breaching Chief Health Officer directions, including 20 fines for failing to wear a face covering, 26 at vehicle checkpoints and 69 for curfew breached. A woman was fined after holding a birthday party for a five-year-old at a house in the Latrobe local government area, which currently has 13 active cases of COVID-19. Twelve adults and eight children attended. The party organiser received a fine. Police were also called to reports of a house party in Warrnambool, and found seven youths from seven different addresses inside. They were issued with warnings. Police were called back an hour later and found everyone still present. All seven attendees were issued with penalty notices. People who want to report a suspected breach of public health restrictions should phone the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or report online via www.police.vic.gov.au/contact-us

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Our wild, wild storms EMERGENCY services are warning Gippsland road users to drive slowly and be mindful of fallen branches and debris after the region was lashed with wild weather. Gippsland SES volunteers were inundated with calls for assistance on Thursday night after eastern Victoria was hit by a fast moving cold front that brought damaging winds. More damaging winds arrived on Sunday night following a blissful spring-like Saturday. During the 24 hours to 8.30am on Friday, the SES received almost 300 calls in the Eastern region, which takes in Wellington Shire. That included 15 calls for help in Stratford, seven in Yarram, four in Loch Sport and seven in Briagolong. Residents reported lightning and deafening thunder as the storm rolled through the shire from around 7.30pm, accompanied by winds averaging 60 to 70 kmh, with peak gusts of about 100 kmh in some areas. Most calls for help related to trees down across roads (85 per cent), while 10 per cent related to

damage to buildings. A VICSES spokesman said volunteers had cleared around 80 per cent of requests by Friday morning, and were still working through the remainder as quickly as possible. He said loose branches that may have been dislodged could continue to come down with more strong winds, because of the wet ground. Across the state, the emergency service received more than 3200 calls for assistance. AusNet Services staff are still working around the clock to get everything back to normal, after the violent weather caused the worst storm damage to its network since 2003. Power outages affected more than 120,000 homes and businesses across AusNet’s network, which spans from the eastern New South WalesVictoria border to the coast, and includes some of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Locally, outages were reported in Fulham, Kilmany, Stockdale, Stratford, Wurruk, Denison, Lindenow South, Maffra West, Coongulla, Glenmaggie, Eagle Point, Boisdale, Newry, Heyfield, Sale and Briagolong. An AusNet spokesman said the large volume of calls into 132 500 at the same time during the

peak of the storm resulted in some delays for some residents seeking assistance. “We thank the community for their patience and for the hard work of all the emergency services telecommunications authority operators,” he said. AusNet is reminding people to stay away from fallen trees and power lines, and to report damaged or fallen power lines on 13 17 99. Adding insult to injury, more severe winds on Sunday brought more faults to some of AusNet’s repaired services, meaning some houses that had finally had power restored on Sunday were once again offline. On Sunday night, there were still 5400 homes and businesses without power, some since Thursday’s storms. AusNet warned via social media it could still be several days before some homes and businesses were reconnected. The Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed people can travel to a friend or family member’s house if a power outage affects health or safety, or the health or safety of someone in the same house. More storm photos, page 18

Flowers are in high demand LOCAL florists are gearing up for a spring full of colour, with arrangements and bouquets expected to blossom thanks to the above-average rainfall over winter. Movement restrictions since the March lockdown have inadvertently led to a surge in deliveries of flowers, as people who would ordinarily pay a visit to loved ones are compromising by sending flowers by courier instead. While the floral industry is still bracing for the return of weddings, horse races and other events, many are reporting steady business in other aspects. Jen Bailey from Jen’s Flowers, Sale, said combination packages had been in high demand. “We’ve been really busy delivering not only flowers, but chocolates, wine and balloons,” she said. “I’ve never sold so many bottles of wine and boxes of chocolate in the 20 years we’ve been here, so it’s really quite amazing. “The amount of people we’ve had turn 70, 80, 90 and 100 just here in Sale has been incredible, and of course nobody can visit, so everybody sends them something to wish them well. “All the hospitals and aged care facilities have been very supportive and allowed us to deliver to all of those places, which helps everybody that lives away.” Although some interstate varieties have been proving more difficult to source, Jen said there were still a lot of great flowers available which were grown right here in Gippsland. “Supply has been difficult but it is starting to ramp up with the spring weather, so hopefully things will be easier to get hold of,” she said. “I think weddings probably won’t happen until

next year but certainly Christmas could be quite big for us because I think everybody is just dying to be with their family and friends.” Sale florist Arrangements with Flair has reported similar experiences, and have made the most of the current climate. The team, lead by Tonya Pearce, has established a number of initiatives to spread some cheer and

positivity through the vibrancy of flowers. Former local residents now living in Melbourne have been ordering ‘care packages’ to send to their parents, while everlasting flowers are proving popular amongst parents of a younger vintage. Lilies, gladioli and roses remain among the most popular flowers.

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A $1b Defence package

THE Visit Gippsland and Destination Gippsland website has won gold in the Melbourne Design Awards. The website, www.visitgippsland. com.au, produced

by Evolution7 and launched in December 2019, is primarily designed to promote visitor experiences across Gippsland to anyone planning a break in the region and to those already in region who are looking for things to see and do. There is also an industry-facing side to the website, which has played a key role in keeping tourism and hospitality businesses informed on the changes and challenges that 2020 has thrown their way, and also details ways businesses can find support to navigate this difficult year. Destination Gippsland chief executive Terry Robinson said the launch of the website had proven timely, being able to adapt the messaging and content to accommodate the challenges of bushfire recovery and COVID-19. “For instance, we have been able to promote pre-purchase of travel vouchers and online purchase from Gippsland producers during lockdown,” he said.

A $1 billion package to boost Australia’s defence industry will include $300 million for a national estate works program focusing on regional areas, including works at RAAF Base, East Sale.

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UPDATES at RAAF Base, East Sale, have been included in a $1 billion package to boost Australia’s defence industry and, the federal government says, “support thousands of jobs across the country”. The package is directed towards nationwide projects and jobs across Australia, with $300 million for a national estate works program focusing on regional areas, including works at East Sale. The estate works program provides facilities maintenance projects aimed at restoring or sustaining capability and addressing safety and compliance requirements of facilities and infrastructure. There will be an increase in the employment of ADF Reservists who have lost their civilian incomes, with an allocation of up to an extra 210,000 days, and the targeted recruitment of an additional 500 ADF Reservists. There will also be more employment opportunities for current and former ADF personnel and their families. The government will accelerate the sustainment of ADF platforms and capabilities, including the upgrade of Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles, modernisation of ADF uniforms and additional C-27J maintenance. Funding will be increased for Defence innovation, industry grants, skilling and micro credentialling and cyber training for Defence industry, and important ADF capability development projects will be accelerated, targeting key manufacturing, construction and high-tech sectors. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the package was estimated to support about 4000 jobs across Australia and help many small and medium sized

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businesses in the defence-industry supply chain. “Like much of the economy, our local defence industry is doing it tough because of COVID-19. “This is especially so for small and medium sized businesses, that are critical to jobs,” he said. “Supporting our defence industry is all part of our JobMaker plan — especially high-paying, high-skilled jobs that ensure we are supporting a robust, resilient and internationally competitive defence industry. “We want to build our sovereign industrial capabilities and Australian workforce to keep our people safe. “We will also support our ADF members and families, particularly any Reservists who are doing it tough because of COVID-19.” Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said supporting Australian defence industry was crucial to the economy’s recovery. “Already we’ve fast-tracked a range of capability, infrastructure, skilling and workforce initiatives over the next two years,” she said. “This includes rolling out a number of Defence estate works tenders as part of Defence’s economic stimulus initiative package, that will run over the 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial years. “Over $11 billion has already been provided in early payment for invoices and work to improve or sustain industry capacity for the delivery of critical supplies. “We’re getting on with the job of delivering critical capability outcomes to Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as continuing to support our personnel, including ADF Reserve members.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, says there should be more checks on passengers using V/Line services coming out of Melbourne.

GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has congratulated Korumburra police for their active enforcement of travel restrictions on Melburnians attempting to use public transport to travel to Gippsland. Mr O’Brien said Korumburra police had been checking V/Line buses as they came through from Melbourne, which had resulted in some people being fined and sent home. But he said the state government should be doing more to enforce the restrictions between Melbourne and Gippsland. “I have written to the Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll raising my concerns about the apparent lack of enforcement of the border restrictions,” Mr O’Brien said. “We have heard from numerous Gippslanders using public transport that there is little or no checking of people getting on and off trains on the Gippsland line or buses into South Gippsland. “I know there is frustration at the number of vehicles getting through as well, and there is no doubt the government could be doing more when it comes to public transport. “It’s not good enough that the job is left to local law enforcement like Korumburra police to ensure that people aren’t breaching the stage four restrictions.” Mr O’Brien acknowledged the difficulty of stopping every person leaving Melbourne. “There are reasons such as work and visiting an intimate partner that allow people to cross from stage four to stage three, and it certainly would be impossible for police to catch every vehicle on every road coming out of Melbourne,” he said. “However, there should be increased checks on those using V/Line to ensure that our rural communities are not put at unnecessary risk.”

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Wellington Shire looks to surpass its median spring rainfall this year. driven by changes in sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific and Indian oceans. “Most long-range forecasts analysed by the bureau, including from our own climate model, are indicating a La Niña could develop in the spring, which typically results in above-average winterspring rainfall for Australia, particularly across eastern, central and northern regions,” he said. Dr Watkins said spring was typically a time of year when outlook models had a higher reliability. “At this time of year, we start to see some of our main climate drivers locking in, which gives more certainty about what our weather patterns will be like in the coming months,” he said. “We’re starting to see that in the Pacific with a La Niña beginning to take shape, and we are also seeing some changes in the Indian Ocean, which may also boost the chance of rain during spring.” Dr Watkins said the winter period just passed was likely to be one of the warmest on record, with

above average temperatures particularly prevalent across Western Australia and Queensland. It is likely to be one of the 10 warmest winters on record. Dr Watkins also said that while the start to winter was very dry, August was the first wetterthen-average August since 2016. It was a drier than average winter across most of the state except for in Gippsland, where several coastal lows bought heavy rainfall resulting in a wetter than average winter. Statewide, rainfall was likely to be 25 per cent below the winter average, and the lowest since 2006. Days were warmer than average in most of the eastern and south-central Victoria, and nights were cooler than average in most of western Victoria, but warmer than average in Gippsland. The bureau’s official winter summary released today.

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radar would bring a host of benefits, including Doppler wind data that improved forecasters’ monitoring of wind speed and direction in the upper atmosphere — which was then communicated to emergency services. “It will also help forecasters to detect and monitor severe

thunderstorms and fire weather — as the Doppler helps analyse the structure of thunderstorms and determine the strength of an approaching storm,” he said. Mr McCulloch acknowledged the outage would cause some inconvenience, but said the works were necessary to give the community the most reliable radar infrastructure available. While the radar is out of action, the bureau’s forecasters will draw on satellites, automatic weather stations and flood warning networks, to ensure accurate and timely forecasts and warnings. The current facility has been in operation since 2008, and has been identified as a priority project for the bureau.

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THE local agriculture, fishing, forestry, and tourism sectors will soon benefit from improved weather services, with a $600,000 upgrade of the weather radar at Bairnsdale. Bairnsdale’s radar will have an all-new operating system called Wurrung installed, a next generation of radar systems offering a bureaudesigned state-of-the-art digital receiver and control system. The upgrade began yesterday, and the radar will be offline for about six weeks while new hardware is installed and tested. The Bureau of Meteorology’s manager of hazard preparedness and response for the southern region Simon McCulloch said the upgraded

A HIGHER police presence will be out and about in the community as part of the CommConnect initiative across the Eastern Region of Victoria. A different approach to policing, CommConnect means officers will be assigned to speak with key stakeholders in specific local sectors, building stronger and more collaborative relationships. As part of this process, local police are asking what concerns the community has regarding policing in their towns, and ways in which police can better connect and support the community to address those concerns. A survey has been created to help gather this information. Residents of Wellington Shire can complete the short survey, which should only take a couple of minutes, at engage.vic.gov.

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WELLINGTON Shire is “likely” to be in for a wet and warm spring, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s spring outlook, released last week. The entire region has a “likely chance” of exceeding its median rainfall between September and November. With a median of 155 millimetres, Sale has an 81 per cent chance of exceeding 150mm this spring, and a 41 per cent chance of exceeding 200mm. Giffard (with a median of 159mm) has an encouraging 85 per cent chance of exceeding 150mm, and 46 per cent chance of reaching 200mm. Yarram (with median of 203mm) has a 74 per cent chance of reaching at least 200mm. Up north, Maffra has an 83 per cent chance of reaching 150mm, and a 44 per cent chance of reaching 200mm — past its median of 167mm. Stratford and Briagolong’s farmers have been enjoying some overdue wet weather this year, and by all official accounts, it looks set to continue. With a shared median of 177mm for spring, Stratford has an 86 per cent chance of surpassing 150mm, and Briagolong 85 per cent. Days during September to November are also likely to be warmer than the median of about 20 degrees Celsius for most of Wellington Shire. Spring nights are also very likely to be warmer, with a greater than 80 per cent chance of the mercury rising above the median of about eight degrees in most local areas. More broadly, the bureau has predicted a wetter and colder than average September to November for Victoria, but overnight temperatures are likely to be above average for the entire country. There is a high chance of exceeding the median rainfall for central and northern Victoria, because of increased likelihood of a La Niña forming. The bureau predicts higher than average temperatures, especially at beginning of spring until mid-September. The bureau’s manager of climate operations Dr Andrew Watkins said the outlook was being largely

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dŚĞ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ īĞĐƚƐ ^ƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ /Ŷ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϭϲ͕ ƚŚĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ DŝŶŝƐƚĞƌ ĨŽƌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞĚ ĂŶ ^ ǁĂƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ īĞĐƚƐ Đƚ ϭϵϳϴ ; ĐƚͿ͘

W Đƚ WƵƌƐƵĂŶƚ ƚŽ ŽŵŵŽŶǁĞĂůƚŚ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ WƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŝŽĚŝǀĞƌƐŝƚǇ ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ Đƚ ϭϵϵϵ ; W ĐƚͿ͕ ƚŚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ; W ϮϬϭϳͬϳϵϭϵͿ ŝƐ Ă ĐŽŶƚƌŽůůĞĚ ĂĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ W Đƚ͘ dŚĞ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ĐŽŶƚƌŽůůŝŶŐ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ŵĂƩĞƌƐ ŽĨ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶĐĞ ;DE ^Ϳ ĂƌĞ͗ ͻ ZĂŵƐĂƌ ǁĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ;ƐĞĐƟŽŶƐ ϭϲ Θ ϭϳ Ϳ ͻ >ŝƐƚĞĚ ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶĞĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ;ƐĞĐƟŽŶƐ ϭϴ Θ ϭϴ Ϳ ͻ >ŝƐƚĞĚ ŵŝŐƌĂƚŽƌǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ ;ƐĞĐƟŽŶƐ ϮϬ Θ ϮϬ Ϳ ͻ EƵĐůĞĂƌ ĂĐƟŽŶƐ ;ƐĞĐƟŽŶƐ Ϯϭ Θ ϮϮ Ϳ dŚĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ ŽŶ DE ^ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ^ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ďŝůĂƚĞƌĂů ĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ǁŚŝĐŚ ǁŝůů ŝŶĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵŽŶǁĞĂůƚŚ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĚĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ W Đƚ͘ dŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ ďĞŝŶŐ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ͕ ĐŽǀĞƌƐ Ăůů ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ďŽƚŚ ƚŚĞ Đƚ ĂŶĚ W Đƚ͘

WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ^ĐŚĞŵĞ ŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ ĚƌĂŌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ^ĐŚĞŵĞ ŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ ;W^ Ϳ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƚ 'ŝƉƉƐůĂŶĚ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ^ĐŚĞŵĞ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ ƚŽ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŵŝŶŝŶŐ ůŝĐĞŶĐĞ ĂƌĞĂ͕ ĂƐ ǁĞůů ĂƐ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ƌĞŵŽǀĂů ŽĨ ŶĂƟǀĞ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƟŽŶ͘ ^ƵĐŚ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ǁŝůů ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƉŽǁĞƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͖ Ă ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŚĂƵůĂŐĞ ƌŽĂĚ͖ ƌĞĂůŝŐŶŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ƌŽĂĚƐ͖ ĂŶĚ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƐƵƉƉůǇ ƉŝƉĞůŝŶĞƐ͘

dŚĞ W^ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ^ ĂƐ ƩĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ ͘ zŽƵ ŵĂǇ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ Žƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ W^ ďǇ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ^͘

W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ dŚĞ W ŚĂƐ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ĂŶ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ Ă ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŵŝŶĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚŝƐĐŚĂƌŐĞ ƐǇƐƚĞŵ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ WƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ Đƚ ϭϵϳϬ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ĂƐ ƩĂĐŚŵĞŶƚ ͕ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ^͘ ĐŽƉǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶǇŝŶŐ ƉůĂŶƐ͕ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƚĞĚ ŽŶůŝŶĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬĞĞƐ zŽƵ ŵĂǇ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ Žƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ďǇ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ^͘

,Žǁ ƚŽ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŚĞ ^ ĂŶĚ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ dŚĞ ^͕ ĚƌĂŌ W^ ĂŶĚ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƌĞĂĚ ĂŶĚ ĚŽǁŶůŽĂĚ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬĞĞƐ hŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĚĞĐůĂƌĞĚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ĞŵĞƌŐĞŶĐǇ ŝŶ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ ƉĂŶĚĞŵŝĐ͕ ĐŽŶǀĞŶƟŽŶĂů ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŚĂƌĚ ĐŽƉŝĞƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ ŝŶ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƉůĂĐĞƐ ĐĂŶŶŽƚ ŽĐĐƵƌ͘ ůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐ ĐŽƉŝĞƐ ŽĨ Ăůů ^ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ W^ ĂŶĚ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨƌĞĞ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ŽŶ Ă h^ ͕ ďǇ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƟŶŐ <ĂůďĂƌ͘ dŚŝƐ ĨƌĞĞ ^ ƉĂĐŬ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ͗ ͻ ^ ^ƵŵŵĂƌǇ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ͻ ^ DĂƉ ŽŽŬ ͻ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ͻ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ƐŚĞĞƚ ͻ &Ƶůů ƐƵŝƚĞ ŽĨ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚ ƐƚƵĚǇ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ƐŚĞĞƚƐ ͻ 'ƵŝĚĞ ŽŶ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ŶĂǀŝŐĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ^ ͻ 'ƵŝĚĞ ŽŶ ŚŽǁ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ,ĂƌĚ ĐŽƉŝĞƐ ŽĨ Ăůů ^͕ ƚŚĞ W^ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƚŽ ĂŶǇŽŶĞ͘ dŚĞƐĞ ŵĂǇ ďĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ĨƌĞĞ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ƚŽ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚǇ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ Žƌ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ĞůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ŝŵƉƌĂĐƟĐĂďůĞ͘ ĞůŽǁ ĂƌĞ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌŵĂů ĐŽƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ^ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ͗ ͻ ^ ^ƵŵŵĂƌǇ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ;ǁŝƚŚ h^ Ϳ ĂŶĚ DĂƉ ŽŽŬ͗ &ƌĞĞ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ͻ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ͗ &ƌĞĞ ŽĨ ĐŚĂƌŐĞ ͻ ^ DĂŝŶ ZĞƉŽƌƚ͗ ΨϮϱ ͻ ,ĂƌĚ ĐŽƉǇ ^ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ZĞƉŽƌƚƐͬ ƉƉĞŶĚŝĐĞƐ͗ ΨϮϬ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ZĞƉŽƌƚ Ψϳϱ ĨŽƌ Ă ŐƌŽƵƉ ŽĨ ĮǀĞ ZĞƉŽƌƚƐ ΨϮϬϬ ĨŽƌ Ăůů dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ZĞƉŽƌƚƐ ͻ ,ĂƌĚ ĐŽƉǇ ŽĨ ĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ ; ^ DĂŝŶ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ƉůƵƐ Ăůů dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ZĞƉŽƌƚƐͿ͗ ΨϮϮϱ dŽ ŽďƚĂŝŶ ĂŶǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ;ĞůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐ ŽŶ Ă h^ ͕ Žƌ ŚĂƌĚ ĐŽƉǇͿ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ <ĂůďĂƌ Ăƚ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚƵƐΛĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ϭϴϬϬ ϳϵϭ ϯϵϲ͘ /Ĩ ǇŽƵ ĂƌĞ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƟŶŐ Ă ĨƌĞĞ ŚĂƌĚ ĐŽƉǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ DĂŝŶ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚͬŽƌ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ƉƉĞŶĚŝĐĞƐ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ŽƵƚůŝŶĞ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĂƐŽŶ ǁŚǇ ĞůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐ ĨŽƌŵĂƚ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƐƵŝƚĂďůĞ͘

,Žǁ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ^ƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ^͕ ĚƌĂŌ W^ ĂŶĚ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ďǇ ϱ͘ϬϬƉŵ ŽŶ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ Ϯϵ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϮϬϮϬ͘ zŽƵ ŵĂǇ ŵĂŬĞ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ Žƌ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĐŽŵŵĞŶƚƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ W^ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ďǇ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ^͘ ĂĐŚ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƚƌĞĂƚĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŝŶ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ƚŽ Ăůů ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ƐŽ ŽŶůǇ ŽŶĞ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŝƐ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ Ăůů ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ǀŝĞǁƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ͕ ŝƚƐ ĞīĞĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ͘ KŶůŝŶĞ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ͕ ǀŝĂ ƚŚĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ƉŽƌƚĂů͗ ǁǁǁ͘ĞŶŐĂŐĞ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐͲ/ ,ĂƌĚ ĐŽƉǇ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶŝĞĚ ďǇ Ă ĐŽǀĞƌƐŚĞĞƚ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ WĂŶĞůƐ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͕ >ĂŶĚ͕ tĂƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ; >tWͿ ƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ĞŶƚƌĞ ŽŶ ϭϯϲ ϭϴϲ͘ ĂĐŚ ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŵƵƐƚ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ĐŽǀĞƌ ƐŚĞĞƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞǇ ĐĂŶŶŽƚ ďĞ ĐŽƉŝĞĚ͘ ůů ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ŵƵƐƚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŶĂŵĞ ĂŶĚ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ ^ƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƚƌĞĂƚĞĚ ĂƐ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͘ dŚĞƌĞĨŽƌĞ͕ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵƌ ŶĂŵĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ͘ dŚĞ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ŝƐ ŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚůǇ ŵĂŶĂŐĞĚ ďǇ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ WĂŶĞůƐ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ͘

/ŶƋƵŝƌǇ ĂŶĚ ĚǀŝƐŽƌǇ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ dŚĞ DŝŶŝƐƚĞƌ ĨŽƌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚ Ă ũŽŝŶƚ /ŶƋƵŝƌǇ ĂŶĚ ĚǀŝƐŽƌǇ ŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ;/ Ϳ ƵŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ Đƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ Đƚ ϭϵϴϳ͘ dŚĞ / ǁŝůů ƌĞǀŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ^͕ ƚŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ W^ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ͘ /ƚ ǁŝůů ƌĞǀŝĞǁ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂů ĞīĞĐƚƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ dĞƌŵƐ ŽĨ ZĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ ŝƐƐƵĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ DŝŶŝƐƚĞƌ ĨŽƌ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͘ ŌĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ƉĞƌŝŽĚ͕ ƚŚĞ / ǁŝůů ŚŽůĚ Ă ŝƌĞĐƟŽŶƐ ,ĞĂƌŝŶŐ ŽŶ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϯ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϬ͕ ǁŚĞƌĞ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌǇ ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƟŵĞƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ͘ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ŝƌĞĐƟŽŶƐ ,ĞĂƌŝŶŐ ĂƌƌĂŶŐĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ǀĞŶƵĞ ĂŶĚ ƟŵĞ͕ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŶŐĂŐĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͘ ƵĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌŽŶĂǀŝƌƵƐ ƉĂŶĚĞŵŝĐ͕ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ ƚŚĞ ŝƌĞĐƟŽŶƐ ,ĞĂƌŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ WƵďůŝĐ ,ĞĂƌŝŶŐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚĞĚ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ǀŝĂ ǀŝĚĞŽ ĐŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ͘ dŚĞ / ǁŝůů ĨŽůůŽǁ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĂĚǀŝĐĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂŶ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŚŝĞĨ ,ĞĂůƚŚ KĸĐĞƌ ŝŶ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚŝƐ ĚĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ǁŝůů ĐŽŵŵĞŶĐĞ ŽŶ DŽŶĚĂǇ ϳ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϬ͘ DĞŵďĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂŶĚ ĂŶǇ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƉĂƌƟĞƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ƚŽ ďĞ ŚĞĂƌĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ŵƵƐƚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ Ă ǁƌŝƩĞŶ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĚŝĐĂƚĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ĨŽƌŵ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇ ǁŽƵůĚ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ŚĞĂƌĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ͘ /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ / ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉƵďůŝƐŚĞĚ ĂƐ ŝƚ ďĞĐŽŵĞƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĞŶŐĂŐĞ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐͲ/

YƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ YƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ ƌĞůĂƟŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ͗ ͻ &ŝŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐ DŝŶĞƌĂů ^ĂŶĚƐ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ĂŶĚ ĞǆŚŝďŝƚĞĚ ^ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ <ĂůďĂƌ Ăƚ͗ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚƵƐΛĮŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬĞĞƐ Žƌ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ϭϴϬϬ ϳϵϭ ϯϵϲ ͻ DĂŬŝŶŐ Ă ƐƵďŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ / ŚĞĂƌŝŶŐ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͕ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ WĂŶĞůƐ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ϭϯϲ ϭϴϲ Žƌ ĞŵĂŝůŝŶŐ &ŝŶŐĞƌďŽĂƌĚƐ͘/ ΛĚĞůǁƉ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ ͻ ^ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ /ŵƉĂĐƚ ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ hŶŝƚ Ăƚ >tW Ăƚ͗ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚΛĚĞůǁƉ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ;ϬϯͿ ϴϯϵϮ ϱϱϬϯ ͻ W ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂů ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚ hŶŝƚ͕ W sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ Ăƚ͗ ǁŽƌŬƐ͘ĂƉƉƌŽǀĂůƐΛĞƉĂ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ Žƌ ďǇ ĐĂůůŝŶŐ ϭϯϬϬ ϯϳϮ ϴϰϮ <ĂůďĂƌ KƉĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ WƚǇ >ƚĚ

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Roundabout construction begins

Construction of Sale’s newest roundabout, at the corner of Macarthur and Market Sts, has begun. local communities. that are high risk and include creating dedicated Safety upgrades delivered by this state-wide bike lanes and bike-friendly streets to reduce the program have been designed to transform roads risk of collisions between vehicles and cyclists.

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A FISHING friend of Trevor McKie, who went missing in Lake Wellington last month, is pushing to have the area where he was found named as ‘Trevor’s Rest’ as a tribute to his mate. In late July, Trevor McKie, 48, of Golden Beach, and his 72-year-old father from Sale, were believed to be towing a large boat from Seacombe to Sale when they ran low on fuel on Lake Wellington. It is understoof Mr McKie had attempted to return to land to refuel, but may have fallen overboard in treacherous conditions, as the lake is known to quickly become rough when wind picks up. Tragically, Trevor’s body was not found until August 11, after a massive, three-week search involving emergency workers as well as locals, who all held out hope the popular family man would be found alive. Water police found Trevor’s body in Lake Wellington at 5.30pm, but the exact location has not been released. Graham McKenzie, who formed a close fishing friendship with Mr McKie during the past six years, said he wanted to help organise a place of recognition for his mate, who was “one of the nicest blokes you’ll ever meet”. While the boat washed up early in the search at Tucker Point, in the south-eastern corner of Lake Wellington, Mr McKenzie believes his friend’s body was found somewhere in the vicinity of the back of the bombing range, behind Longford. “I fished with Trevor for the past six years and he was a great bloke who deserves to be recognised,” Mr McKenzie said. “He was a really popular guy.” Mr McKenzie said Trevor was liked by everyone who knew him around Gippsland, not just in the fishing community, and he was confident he could

THE state government has released a new dashboard to provide local communities with more coronavirus case data relevant to them. Data related to active case numbers, deaths, outbreaks, cases in aged care settings and hospitalisations will be made publicly available online each day. The site will also list ‘high risk locations’ identified by the public health team — places where there has been a known exposure period — and encourage Victorians who may have been there at that time to be on the watch for symptoms. More data will be added to the site as it becomes available. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said Victorians wanted to know more about coronavirus in their community. “As we all continue to follow the rules, our team will continue to work around the clock to ensure local communities have the latest information and understanding,” she said. According to the dashboard, Wellington Shire had two active cases of COVID-19 yesterday morning when the Gippsland Times went to print — one attributed to postcode 3862, and one attributed to 3851. To find out more information about coronavirus in the community phone 1800 675 398 or visit

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THE new roundabout at the busy intersection of Macarthur and Market Sts in Sale will include improved line marking and lighting. The work will also include the reconstruction of the intersection, with associated kerb and channel works, drainage works, footpaths, earthworks and pavement replacement. Council is asking drivers to observe the temporary speed limits which will be in place during the works and thanks residents for their patience during the construction period. Wellington Shire Council worked with the Sale community to determine the best approach to making local streets safer and easier to navigate for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Work on the intersection has been funded by council in partnership with the state government’s $20-million Safe Travel in Local Streets program, part of the state government’s spend on the Towards Zero road safety action plan. The Safe Travel in Local Streets program provides councils across Victoria with funding to improve safety on local streets in

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Collection of hard waste has begun

WITH COVID-19 restrictions creating more time for home projects, like that long put-off kitchen renovation or garage clear-out, Wellington Shire spring cleaners are rejoicing at news of council’s annual hard waste collection approaching. Council conducts a hard waste pick-up from all residences in declared kerbside bin collection areas, which began in Sale and Wurruk yesterday. The collection will move across Wellington each week until Monday, November 2. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said it was more important than ever to assist council’s hard waste collection teams by putting items out at the right time and in an orderly way. “In this uncertain time, we must ensure the collection process is efficient, so our staff remain safe and the service is maximised for all residents,” Cr Hall said. “No one wants to spend time in an unclean space, whether it be at home or in the community.” Residents should put hard waste out no later than 6am on their collection day, and no earlier than seven days before. Items should be stacked tidily on nature strips only, and not creating an obstruction. Steel and other scrap metal must be stacked separately to other items. The hard waste pile (including separated items) should be no larger than 1.5 cubic metres. Hard waste no longer includes e-waste, such as computers, mobile phones, kitchen appliances and electric mowers. The hard waste team also cannot take items including building materials, mattresses and bases, gas bottles, fencing wire, tins of paint, liquids and garden waste. Car tyres and rims must be separated. If council’s hard waste team cannot take an item which has been left out, residents should retrieve it within 48 hours. For hard waste collection dates and more information, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/

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‘Urgent action’ needed to save unique koalas URGENT action is needed to save Strezlecki and Gippsland koalas from the threat of extinction, according to environmental group Friends of the Earth. Between December 2019 and July 2020, Friends of the Earth carried out 200 koala surveys in the Strzelecki Ranges and Gippsland region. The surveys hoped to better understand habitat utilisation by koalas in the region, and add to other survey work conducted in the region between 2013 and 2016. Friends of the Earth believes there may be as few as 1500 of Victoria’s only endemic koalas remaining, raising concerns for the future of the iconic animal. The concerns come after the launch of the ‘Koala Surveys: Strzelecki Ranges/Gippsland Regions December 2019 — July 2020’ report. The 203 surveys covered 5000 hectares, with more to be completed after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Friends of the Earth koala researcher Anthony Amis said what he was seeing was “very concerning”, and required urgent action from the state government to protect these important animals. Exact population estimates cannot be made at this time, but Friends of the Earth believes that as few as 1500 koalas could remain from the original koala gene pool. Mr Amis explained there were two distinct koala populations in Victoria and South Australia. “One is the endemic koala population consisting of the original gene pool that inhabits the Strzelecki Ranges and south Gippsland region, and the second being translocated populations, across Victoria and South Australia, sourced from island populations from a limited gene pool,” he said. “Friends of the Earth’s key interest is the animals from the original gene pool.” Mr Amis said environmental protection laws, such as the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee

Friends of the Earth says there may be as few as 1500 koalas from the original koala gene pool of the Strzelecki Ranges and south Gippsland region.

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Act, needed to be changed, and then used to enact protections to ensure the long term survival of the Strzelecki koala. “This will mean changing the act to include genetically diverse-endemic populations,” he said. Positive findings from the new surveys included 13 new koala locations. The surveys also revealed survival of animals in Holey Plains State Park following the devastating fires of early 2019. However, Friends of the Earth says the long term survival of these animals remains questionable. An occupancy rate of 28 per cent was calculated in 60 sites surveyed. “In a healthy koala population, occupancy rate should be around 50 per cent, indicating that koalas in the region are moving back into habitat,

following near-extinction 100 years ago,” Mr Amis said. The surveys also revealed a paucity of animals in Mullungdung State Forest and Alberton West State Forest. Friends of the Earth said many threats to the koalas in the region still remained. The group believes threats include climate change and increased risk of fire; forest burn-offs in key koala habitat; ongoing habitat loss (though logging and clearing) and fragmentation; and koala deaths resulting from cars, and attacks from dogs Friends of the Earth will host a forum at 7pm on September 24 to discuss the findings and what needs to be done to protect Victorian koalas. For more information, visit www.melbournefoe.org. au/koalas_sept24

Forest and wildlife officers have been patrolling forests, parks and reserves across the state and have reported a major increase in illegal firewood activity.

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Illegal firewood warning MORE than 60 people have been caught illegally collecting firewood and felling trees on public land as part of a joint operation between the Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria. Since Operation Hollows began in March, forest and wildlife officers have been patrolling forests, parks and reserves across the state and have reported a major increase in illegal firewood activity. The operation is targeting the unlawful removal of commercial quantities of firewood from public land, and suppliers of illegal firewood to reduce the loss of important habitat such as hollow logs and dead trees. Habitat loss has a serious effect on iconic native species that rely on forests to survive, such as the South-Eastern Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Greater Glider, Pygmy Possum, and bat and owl species. The Conservation Regulator and Parks Victoria recognise that many people are facing significant hardship, having been affected by drought, bushfires and now the coronavirus, and may be relying on firewood from state forests for their heating needs. But Chief Conservation Regulator Kate Gavens said the illegal removal of wood from forests had a devastating impact on native wildlife. “We take the removal of illegal firewood seriously

and there have been several court cases this year resulting in large fines,” she said. Parks Victoria fire, emergency and enforcement director David Nugent said it was important people buying firewood checked where their supplier was sourcing it. “When firewood is illegally collected from parks and reserves it destroys trees and hollow logs that provide essential homes for birds, reptiles, native mammals like possums, gliders and bats,” he said. “Illegal firewood collection can also result in culturally significant trees being damaged or removed.” Domestic firewood collection is only allowed in designated areas during the firewood collection season. People caught illegally removing firewood can face fines of up to $8261, and have their vehicles and equipment seized. Commercial firewood suppliers need to have licences and permits to collect and sell firewood in Victoria. To report suspected illegal collection or selling of firewood, people can phone the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning on 136 186. For more information about firewood collection rules, visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au

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HMAS Gippsland expected to be launched in 2024 enter service in 2021. Offshore patrol vessel two will be HMAS Eyre, number three HMAS Pilbara, number four HMAS Gippsland, five HMAS Illawarra, and offshore patrol vessel six HMAS Carpentaria. HMAS Gippsland is planned to be launched in 2024. The offshore patrol vessels will undertake constabulary missions, maritime patrol and response duties. State-of-the-art sensors as well as command and communication systems will allow the vessels to operate alongside Australian Border Force vessels, other Australian Defence Force units and other regional partners. Their design will support specialist mission packages, such as a maritime tactical unmanned aerial system, and into the future, rapid environmental assessment and deployable mine counter measure capabilities. The minefield tender HMAS Gippsland began life in Paynesville in 1908, as the screw steamer Gippsland, before being requisitioned and renamed

for the Royal Australian Navy, from her owners, Red Funnel Trawlers Pty Ltd, on June 24, 1942. Defence Personnel Minister and Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said it was “a great honour” for the name of the region to be borne by one of the ships from a new generation of offshore patrol vessels. “There will be many people who know and love Gippsland who will feel immense pride to see the name of our wonderful region on a naval vessel in the service of our country,” he said. “Many of us witnessed the professionalism and compassion of our defence force personnel during the summer bushfires, including the evacuation of Mallacoota, and are touched that there will be a new, lasting connection between the Royal Australian Navy and our region.”

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THE HMAS Gippsland is being resurrected, in name at least, as part of a project to replace Australia’s current Armidale Class and Cape Class Patrol Boats with a single class of offshore patrol vessel. Under Project SEA 1180 Phase 1, the single class offshore patrol vessel will be built in Australia by German shipbuilder, Lürssen’s subsidiary, Luerssen Australia partnering with Australian shipbuilder, Civmec in the joint venture, Australian Maritime Shipbuilding and Export Group. HMAS Gippsland will be one of 12 Australian vessels based on the PV80 design, with the first two vessels to be built at ASC’s Osborne ship yard in South Australia, before production moves to Civmec’s Henderson ship yard in Western Australia. During the ceremonial keel laying for the second Arafura class offshore patrol vessel held at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide in April, the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, announced the names of the next five vessels. The lead vessel, HMAS Arafura, is planned to

Committee chair Fiona Patten said the inquiry was looking into how information in relation to child sex offenders was kept and the circumstances under which it was released to the public. “The committee will also be looking at how child sexual offences can be prevented through increased public awareness,” Ms Patten said. “In undertaking this inquiry, the committee wants to ensure that the way child sex offender information is managed and made available is done in the public interest and can help to reduce incidences of this terrible crime.” The terms of reference for the inquiry have a specific focus on information management and release. “The committee requests that any submissions made to this inquiry address the specific matters covered by the inquiry’s terms of reference,” Ms Patten said. The terms of reference are available from the committee’s website at parliament.vic.gov.

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Collecting unwanted hearing aids MAFFRA Rotary Club is helping the Recycled Sound initiative collect used and unwanted hearing aids for cleaning, repairing and refitting for people in need. Hearing aids are expensive, and many people do not have the means to access them. Being hearing impaired can lead to isolation, lack of job opportunities, reduced self esteem and dependence on other people, and people of all ages can be affected. Recycled Sound is a not-for-profit community service established in order to recycle hearing aids and distribute them to those who need them. Used and no longer wanted hearing aids are collected, re-programed and fitted to people

suffering from diminished hearing and who are financially disadvantaged and ineligible for government help. This includes low income families, migrants and refugees. Each client is tested and assessed for their suitability to the program, and fitted with the best aid possible. Volunteers help to collect and clean donated hearing aids and assist with the operational aspects of the project. Maffra Rotary Club is supporting this program by collecting hearing aids and forwarding them to Recycled Sound. Collection boxes are located in pharmacies in

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Letters to the editor Thanks for search efforts and kindness From Angela and Stuart McKie, Sale: ON July 19 our son went missing in Lake Wellington. After a month long search he was finally found. We would like to thank all those who participated in the search: the water police, coast guard, police air wing, RAAF, mounted police, SES, those who manned the jet skis and flew the drones, foot patrollers, and all friends and relatives who also went out. Also a special thanks to Alice, Sarah and Abby and all the staff at Sale police who helped us through this terrible time. Your kindness and compassion will be with us always. Please forgive us if we have missed anyone. You have all worked tirelessly. Mere words cannot express our thanks.

The reasons behind Maffra’s successes From Lester Merlo, Maffra: CONGRATULATIONS on Liam Durkin’s article on Maffra and its sporting character and sports facilities. I propose the following as to why Maffra has achieved this higher plane of success. To project back to 1956 when Maffra unluckily lost a grand final to Bairnsdale at Bairnsdale is to acknowledge the final year of the Maffra Hospital Carnival, and the beginning of the Maffra Mardi Gras — a title arrived at because of its alliteration, not in the recent Sydney festival of the like name. A committee of locals devised the concept of fundraising — initially for the hospital over the six weeks between Australia Day and the Labour Day long weekend. That concept has survived and grown into a community-building exercise for every sporting club in the town and lately in this region. Most of the organisations that Liam has mentioned in his article have at least once raised money to build a better facility, assist athletes or buy new equipment. It is hard work, but all that time they are taking the community with them. The football-netball club has entered many festivals. Money raised initially improved the catering capacity building the green room. A few years later they extended them into the best social rooms around, which were then surpassed by our current, league’s best, complex. Each time they knew it would be hard work. In those final years of last century, when our netball teams were asserting themselves as ladder leaders, our club embarked on the building of the Maffra Community Recreation Complex. While the football-netball club did all of the organisation and fundraising, the buildings remain part of the recreation reserve’s responsibility. The rooms won a Tidy Towns Victoria award for the year 2000 and were supposed to receive a $10,000 prize from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Committee, but it never arrived. But on the strength of the club’s efforts in raising $300,000 through three years of mardi gras, $400,000 of volunteer labour and in-kind contribution — the rooms have led to this remarkable period of success. Without that community contribution of painstaking time and effort they would have just been an improvement necessitated by all the white ants in the old pavilion, a shire issue. Our club has not let those rooms signal the completion of its improvements program and has accepted that debt is not a burden, if it is striving to a higher level of facility for teams and supporters.

www.gippslandtimes.com.au The ‘messiah’ coach philosophy has never really worked here. Allan Evans, Fader Cunningham, Adrian Gravener and Ken Holmes are still citizens here. At the end of each decade, Maffra would make the finals. Fader almost broke the drought in 1989, but the unluckiest was Leon Baker, whose brother is still a citizen, in 1991. A skilful team’s top-of-the-ladder finish was obliterated by two consecutive slippery surfaces — a straight sets elimination. While it takes this retrospective to see it all, my thanks go to Liam for his exposure of the issue. Sadly, as Australia is losing its sense of community, sans in the aboriginal sense, this cannot be bought, purchased or acquired — it has to be endured and for a considerable amount of time.

A mask and sanitiser are not a big ask From Gillian Gregory, Sale: BECAUSE of coronavirus, we are all finding the present lockdown cumbersome and our frustration often leads to a ‘blame game’. Perhaps we can all take a moment to thank the many people who are working so hard to keep us safe at this time. The health workers, the ambulance personnel, the police, the ADF and many, many more. The sacrifice they are making is outstanding, and they are often putting their own lives at risk for our safety. Surely wearing a mask and sanitising our hands takes very little effort in comparison.

Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day From Darren Chester, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel: ON August 31 each year, Australia commemorates Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, recognising the valuable contribution of our personnel who served in two post-Second World War conflicts, the Malayan Emergency (1948 to1960) and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi (1962 to 1966). Although sensitivities surrounding the conflicts prevented widespread media coverage at the time, our Australian Defence Force personnel played an important role in bringing these conflicts to an end. The Malayan Emergency was declared three years after the end of the Second World War, when the Malayan Communist Party launched an insurgency against British colonial rule. Australia’s commitment began in 1950 with the Royal Australian Air Force. They were joined by the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army in 1955. On July 31 this year, we marked 60 years since the end of the Malayan Emergency and while the Malayan government declared the emergency over on July 31, 1960, some Australian units remained in Malaya until 1963. Our Defence personnel served over 13 years, in what was one of Australia’s longest military commitments. The Indonesian Confrontation was a small undeclared war, which began in 1962 after Indonesian forces launched attacks on the newly-federated state of Malaysia. Australia’s commitment began in 1964, and in 1965 our troops assisted in small-scale operations in the thickly forested terrain of Borneo. Our troops remained in Borneo until 1966. Thirty-nine Australians died while serving in the Malayan Emergency, 15 of whom were killed in action, and more than 20 Australians died while serving in the Indonesian Confrontation. We should all pause and remember their

service and sacrifice. On behalf of Australia, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Lest we forget.

national pariah all because of a second wave that’s been almost entirely linked back to the government’s shambolic mismanagement of hotel quarantine in Melbourne. State of emergency powers must only operate under appropriate safeguards, scrutiny and checks and balances. Any attempt by the Andrews Labor government to give itself indefinite powers is dangerous to our democracy and will not be supported by the Liberal Nationals.

Govts need to make some sacrifices too From Ken Smith, Vermont: THE COVID-19 invasion has resulted in our country and Victoria in particular trying to fight and hide from a relentless and consistent attack, resulting in many deaths and extreme ongoing hardship for everyday Australians. We feel for those who have lost loved ones and offer our sincere condolences to all families who have suffered due to this evil virus. In addition to this tragic loss of lives, it seems there is a second wave of loss, namely the downturn in our economy and the many Australians who are now suffering in so many ways. This includes through unprecedented job losses, business closures, significantly reduced profits for businesses, suicides, family pressures resulting in separations and divorce, disruptions to schooling, extreme stress and uncertainty leading to mental health issues and work routines changed like never before. This has resulted in a huge impact on Australia’s economy, therefore reducing the ‘money pot’ of taxes that fund governments. In the face of this unprecedented financial downturn and suffering, how is it that federal and state governments, local councils and the public service in general are immune to any personal financial sacrifice? Salaries, pay rises and perks for these groups have continued as usual. The free enterprise system that funds these groups has been smashed with devastating results, yet governments and associated groups continue to be paid without penalty. How is this fair compared to the level of suffering now taking place in Australia? It is time for governments and the entire public service (with the exemption of health workers), to share in our pain by accepting a 40 per cent pay reduction. The government must stop borrowing and printing money which we will never repay, and simply redirect existing funds to those in need. This is not about politics. It’s about what is right, fair and equitable for all Australians at this time.

Royal Commission into suicides is sought From Doug Steley, Heyfield: SCOTT Morrison says families sharing their stories will be a key part of a new national examination of the factors and systemic issues that contribute to veterans and troops taking their own lives. Some 360,000 Australians, including so many families and relatives of serving Australian men and women and the families of veterans have asked and begged Mr Morrison for a full and open Royal Commission into veteran suicides (most are not actually suicides, they are deaths caused by wounds received during service to Australia). The government has ignored the stories and the request from veterans and families and instead did what was politically expedient to minimise harm to the party. Veterans and families have been ignored by governments for decades. Why should we imagine anything has changed? We need a full and open Royal Commission into the deaths of so many of our best and bravest. Email letters to news@gippslandtimes.com.au

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Lib-Nats concerns over emergency powers From Peter Walsh, Victorian Nationals leader: AFTER weeks of speculation, the Premier confirmed last week that Labor would put legislation to state parliament to extend the government’s state of emergency powers. The state of emergency hands enormous power to the Premier and a small number of unelected officials with little oversight and accountability. There’s a reason it’s strictly limited to a maximum of six months — because no government should be able to write itself a blank cheque for extraordinary powers over Victorians’ lives and livelihoods. There’s no argument that we need to do everything we can to stop the spread of this deadly virus. But the Liberal Nationals will not support any move for the Premier to have open-ended control over Victorians’ lives and livelihoods. With low to zero case numbers in many parts of regional Victoria and active case numbers tracking downwards, we should be looking to a plan to reopen our state as soon as it’s safe to do so. We’ve watched as other states settle into a ‘COVID normal’, while Victoria remains the

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;HOW did Darth Vader know what Luke got him for Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day? He felt his presents!â&#x20AC;? Dads have truly blessed us with horrendous jokes, such as the one above, since we were mere twinkles in their eyes. They have given us so much, but the question is, what will you give yours this Sunday? With the exceptional circumstances this year, some people might not be able to give their dads a hug, but can instead give them a mental embrace by absolutely nailing the gift and, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important, solidifying their status as favourite child. Whether your daddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little girl or the son he definitely did have, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a couple of gift ideas that will have him throwing out satisfied nods of approval and â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit of alrightsâ&#x20AC;? like no-oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business.

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TELL your dad itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to retire the New Balance runners and jeans combo meal (or even worse, the dreaded socks and sandals ensemble â&#x20AC;&#x201D; very on-brand with dads on holiday) by popping down to the locals and picking up some threads to take him from drab dad to fab dad. New pluggers have never failed to bring a smile to a dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dial, and are an essential staple in every manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wardrobe. In fact, the only thing dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love more than new pluggers are new pluggers with multipurpose use: introducing bottle. opener. thongs. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, game-changing thongs with a bottle opener built into the footbed to open dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;special creaming sodaâ&#x20AC;? after a hard day of turning down thermostats. Welcome him to the world of denim that sits snugly on the hips â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not above. Polo shirts and tees are fine, but should come with strict instructions they are not to be tucked in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not even in emergencies. The perpetual Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day favourite socks and jocks are wildly affordable, and as an extra bonus gift, you can offer withholding judgement when he wears Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undies on Sunday, like some

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DIY Dad is everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite kind of dad â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the dad that comes to the rescue, armed with a tool belt, some elbow grease and a pencil jammed so firmly in his mouth that his instructions are completely indecipherable. It is a pleasure buying a present for a DIY Dad, because DIY Dad just makes it so darned easy. Fence falling down? Post-hole digger, aisle three. Sink clogged? Plunger, aisle six. Roof need cleaning? Abseiling gear, potentially a different shop, but still a great passive-aggressive way of making sure things get done around the house.

A set of walkie-talkies will allow him to tell intercar dad jokes on his next convoy (this may be seen as enabling), or perhaps a winch to help his mate whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just â&#x20AC;&#x153;parkedâ&#x20AC;? in the mud. A portable fridge or freezer is the perfect way for dad to haul his beverages cross-country to enjoy them ice-cold at camp, next to his newly-gifted

swag which he can roll out and smirk, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this trip has been in-tentsâ&#x20AC;? (definitely enabling). And for those dads who prefer to hold together their wounds with electrical tape and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be rightâ&#x20AC;? instead of medical-quality band aids (attention Mick Luke), a first aid kit will ensure they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to improvise on their next four by four trip.

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WHILE we all could go for some precedented times right now, why not lean into self-isolation? While travel is off the cards for the immediate future, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a whole world inside every fictional novel, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re easier to wrap than a footy. Books also: â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need batteries; â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get stuck in your foot like LEGO; and â&#x20AC;˘ Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come with assembly instructions in foreign languages. For those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;wokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dads, perhaps a compost bin or worm farm will get his kale striving, if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re barely surviving, and he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to go driving to get it up and thriving. DIY insect hotels are cheap and can be made from dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junk from dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and are sort of a cute collateral Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day gift for all the bug dads out there. Card and board games have been flying off the shelves the past six months and with good reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the perfect way for your dad to get all his pent up competitiveness out while sport is cancelled.

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Philosophy group online meeting this weekend THE philosophical underpinnings of Freedom Housing and local council elections will be discussed when the Maffra Association of Philosophy meets online this Saturday. Freedom Housing is the model of care and accommodation that philosophy group convenor Christos Iliopoulos designed for people with disabilities, and those needing personal care in old age. The prototype was built in Sale in 2018. Mr Iliopoulos said this model was now especially relevant, given the widespread COVID-19 infection of elderly residents in traditional high-density aged-care facilities. He said the philosophy meeting would discuss the ethics of caring for people with disabilities, and for those who need care in their later years. “We will also discuss the role and the ethics of local government (governance) in the post-COVID-19 era,” he added. Philosophers Warwick Fox and his wife Isis Brook will present and contribute to these discussions from their home in London. The meeting will also discuss the Wellington Shire Council elections, to be held October 24, with some members planning to stand for council. The seminar will take on Saturday, September 5, from 8pm. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page.

POUR yourself a hot coffee and sit back on a comfy couch — it’s time to share your living room with your favourite Aussie authors. While COVID-19 restrictions require Wellington Shire Council libraries to be closed for face-to-face operations, independent book retailer Readings is offering up a virtual calendar of events, which is overflowing with conversations and book launches, featuring some of Australia’s best-known and fast-emerging authors. Author and broadcaster Richard Fidler introduced his new book last week — The Golden Maze — a biography of Prague inspired by his experience of the city’s 1989 Velvet Revolution. Cook and food writer Hetty McKinnon is in conversation about her new recipe book To Asia, With Love. She will talk about Asian cooking trends with journalist Lee Tran Lam on September 29. Children’s authors Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are also asking youngsters to send in their best questions for a special event on October 20 as they launch the latest in their Treehouse series of books for young readers. Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall said online author events were a great way to keep community conversations flowing. “While our libraries can’t host in-person events with popular writers at the moment due to

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THE best of community spirit was on show on Saturday when five fire trailers sponsored by donors from around the world arrived in Gippsland from New South Wales. The result of an inspiring partnership between Australian animal rescue charities and global donors horrified by the devastation of the 2019-2020 bushfires, the trailers will be distributed to Gippsland wildlife shelters to help them protect their properties in the event of fire. The trailers carry one tonne of water and a pump, and were built at a cost of $30,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thanks to wildlife rescue group WIRES and the Animal Rescue Cooperative, donations, and sponsorship by the Jerusalem Zoo and the Oklahoma Aquarium and Conservation Zoo. Sale nurse and ARC representative Joey Blake said community caring and teamwork had made the project possible, and shown what people working together could achieve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These will be fantastic fire support for animal shelters, and with the hot weather on its way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we take fire support into the fields where it can help,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saw what happened last summer, and we know these will make a difference in the front line when properties need help.â&#x20AC;? Three of the trailers will be donated to shelters at Yarram, Eagle Point and Marlo, while two will be made available for shelters on a sign-out basis to use if their properties are under fire threat. Based in Sale, the Gippsland hub of ARC runs a range of support projects for wildlife and companion animal rescue, thanks to the ongoing assistance of the wildlife rescue community, Petbarn, and donations. This is the second deployment of water trailers, with several already sent to wildlife shelters in New South Wales. The project is ongoing, and all trailers are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;namedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in honour of their sponsors. To sponsor a firefighting trailer, visit arcsupport.org.au/ffs

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Lightning strikes as the storm front moves through the region on Thursday night.

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This trampoline took a leap of its own after Thursday’s strong winds and ended up in the middle of a paddock in Boisdale. Social media posts revealed it wasn’t an isolated incident, with at least two other backyard trampolines going AWOL in the storm. Photo: Walter Chadwick

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The owners of this paddock were glad their sheep didn’t escape, and were able to move them into a house yard until the fence was mended. Photo: Aleysha Dewinter

This back fence was not looking too healthy on Photo: Stacey Jones Friday morning.

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Last year’s CFA donations spent on new equipment for firefighters

CFA’s District 10, which covers Wellington Shire, will receive $158,481 worth of new equipment, after $4.8 million was donated to the CFA during last summer’s bushfires. Photo: Sarah Luke Jodie Silva through a Facebook fundraiser. Ms Silva said she had created the fundraiser to ensure there was a channel for donations to Victoria and CFA, and she promoted it widely in numerous social media threads. “My father used to be part of the Forest Commission, so I had that connection to the fire services and I decided Victoria needed its own fundraiser. “I said ‘let’s aim for a million’ but I was joking — I never thought we could reach this amount.” Ms Silva said that as a nurse, she was extremely pleased to see so many brigades take up the option to purchase defibrillators. “A lot of people wanted the funds to go to CFA and it’s wonderful to see it’s making a difference for the firefighters directly,” she said. District 11 planning committee chairman and Bairnsdale captain Aaron Lee said the items funded through donations are a major boost to brigades’ capability.

“The support of the Victorian, Australian and even international community means a lot and we will go into the new bushfire season with more tools and capability to keep us safer and better equipped,” he said. Acting CFA chief officer Garry Cook said CFA had been incredibly humbled by the influx of donations from all over Australia and the world during the extreme 2019-20 season, and members were very grateful. “It’s great to see these tools, additional skills and equipment filtering through to our brigades and members before the next bushfire season,” Mr Cook said. “That’s where they will make a real difference to the vital work they do in keeping our communities safe. “More defibrillators on our vehicles mean our members will be safer while training and responding to incidents, while more thermal imaging cameras mean they will be able to safely detect

heat sources or hot spots to extinguish fires using that technology.” “More medium rigid licences mean more members can drive CFA’s fire trucks, while the heavy rigid licences will allow members to drive its newly introduced bulk water carriers and large tankers. “Having additional drivers boosts the brigades’ ability to respond in a timely manner and have additional relief drivers to maintain crews on the fire line and meet our communities’ expectations. “Having additional drivers will also be valuable when we are supporting large fire activities around the state and interstate. “More apparel recognises the valuable work of volunteers by providing them with outfits to wear when representing CFA while working for and in their communities. “We cannot thank our donors enough; it means so much to our members.” CFA and Brigades Donations Trust chairman Graeme Jilbert said all donated money had been allocated in consultation with the CFA volunteer representative body, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, and in line with suggestions and requests from members. “People donating to CFA want the money to be spent where they make a difference to our hardworking volunteers and it’s great to see they’ll do that in time for the next bushfire season,” he said. The $4.8 million allocated to brigades through the tools and equipment program was part of more than $20 million in donations to CFA as a result of the Black Summer fires, with further allocations including: • Close to $1 million towards 10 mobile education vehicles that will be used to deliver bushfire safety education and information to Victorian communities; • $500,000 to buy more than 300 mobile tablets for use by volunteer trainers and assessors to enhance and expand CFA’s growing online training program; • About $9 million dollars over five years to be invested in a leadership and development program for volunteers; and • $6.7 million that was directly nominated to specific brigades or districts to spend at their discretion.

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NEW defibrillators, thermal imaging cameras, special truck licences and apparel will keep Country Fire Authority volunteer firefighters safer, better equipped and more comfortable, as $4.8 million of money donated during last summer’s bushfires has been allocated through a tools and equipment program. Under the program, CFA’s District 10, which covers Wellington Shire, will receive $158,481, and District 11, East Gippsland, $317,508, because of the bushfire’s direct impact on the region. Among other items, District 10’s money will cover the purchase of 48 rear view cameras, 131 torches, six defibrillators, two battery-operated chainsaws, five wildfire thermal imaging cameras, 10 dash cameras and two quick fill pumps. District 11 will receive 18 medium rigid truck licences, 35 remote area lighting systems and 116 broad brimmed hats. Toorloo brigade, between Lakes Entrance and Nowa Nowa, will receive a portable generator under the program. Statewide, 95 per cent of CFA’s more than 1200 brigades took up the offer to select items from a “district pick list” program. Nearly 11,000 individual items were selected from the pick list. Thermal imaging cameras make up the largest portion of funding, with 232 wildfire and 27 structural cameras selected at a combined value of close to $1 million. More than $300,000 will also be spent training members after 228 medium rigid truck licences, 27 heavy truck licences and eight marine licences were requested. In a safety boost for brigades and the broader community, 218 defibrillators will also be distributed at a cost of more than $450,000. Close to $150,000 will also be spent on 5000 items of apparel including T-shirts, shorts and hats for CFA members to wear when undertaking official duties. More than a third of the total money came directly from the most successful community fundraiser for CFA during the summer -— $1.8 million generated by private citizen and former Portland resident

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A reflection: the rites of spring

YESTERDAY,travelling along muddyWrights Lane with the wind thrashing against the ute,I stopped to witness a not unfamiliar event at this time of year. A newborn calf, still wet from its birth, struggling to find its ungainly legs. The mother stood over her like a citadel watching in a state of proud bemusement. Not wanting to disturb this intimate scene,I moved on rapidly but was uplifted by this momentary glimpse of new life. Driving along the Newry-Upper Maffra Rd, past the market gardens planted out like Japanese bento boxes, powder puffs of yellow wattle give an early hint that spring is coming. It takes me back to my year in Provence living in a mediaeval hilltop farming village, Bonnieux, at the foot of the Petit Luberon mountains. Winter struck hard. The days grew shorter as the long nights of winter set in. I hibernated inside our gite (little farmhouse) sitting at the kitchen table with stove burning, pot simmering, writing my diary. As snow fell in drifts outside,the landscape around became reduced to a black and white etching. But spring came with all the delicacy,perfume and lightness of touch of a seductive courtesan. At the end of March, suddenly buds started to appear on the vines and an impressionist brushstroke swept across the orchards. Confetti balls of cherry blossom and almond blossom covered the branches of previously stripped bare trees. The fields popped with red as poppies appeared dotted across the landscape like a pointillist painting. The air was thick with the perfume of honey, lavender and wild thyme crushed underfoot. Furry bumble bees hummed notes in unison as

they flew low across the marguerite daisies,declaring that winter was over. The transformation of the landscape reflected a feeling of renewal. Slowly,with bleary eyes,we came out of our enforced hibernation. Like the cherry trees and vineyards, Bonnieux came to life with new energy. Markets bustled, brimming with stalls of fresh asparagus, baskets of cherries, strawberries and olives. Basket-laden, we celebrated the new offerings of

the season. Hours extended into long evenings. Aperitifs at dusk became a welcome invitation — and long evening walks through the oak forests were lit by the crescent moon above the cypress trees. The light is changing in east Gippsland too. The morning skies reveal the warmth of a hidden sun and the afternoon stretches the clouds across the horizon. Glimpses of birds on the wing with tendrils of nesting branches,foretell the coming of a new season. There is a lightness in the still crisp air.

Definition has returned to the mountain wilderness of the Great Dividing Range. We can see with telescopic clarity across the lake to the bridge leading out of the distant township of Glenmaggie. I wander along our drive, stepping carefully over a hopscotch of cow pats left that morning by the cows agisted on our land. A calf, some weeks old, leans into her mother, tugging at the swollen teats. Another calf, Bella, suitably named with her beautiful auburn coat and mesmerising long eyelashes, stands next to them, sturdy on her muscular haunches, pulling at the long grass. I remember when Bella first arrived, just like the young calf,a mere week old,drunken on her legs and cleaving to her mum. The afternoon is lighter now as I look out across the garden. Espaliered along the front of the house, a vine of wisteria with little buds forming on the interlaced tendrils. A hint of colour, a suggestion of the lanterns of purple and white flowers that will soon be cascading from the branches. A flash of yellow as a pair of honeyeaters fly past my window, flirting in flight. They are preoccupied with the rites of spring.Spring has always been a welcome season. The light soft air is redolent with the fragrance of fresh promise. At a time where the world seems plunged into darkness, spring seems to offer its own window of hope. — Words by Kendry Hilton Photo by Sarah Luke

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QUALITY 4 BEDROOM HOME IN QUITE COURT CLOSE TO SCHOOLS AND SHOPS This four bedroom home had all the optional extras built in ensuring a quality finish with all the modern conveniences! Designed for flexible family living the home boasts two separate living zones with lots of north facing windows to capture the winter warmth and natural light and the feeling of bringing the outside in. The master bedroom is large and features a walk in robe and en-suite and three children’s bedrooms are all spacious and have built in robes. Quality Meile appliances have been fitted into a lovely and very user friendly kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, ample cupboards, induction cooktop, under bench oven and a dishwasher. With the many extras that were added this home is a pleasure to live in with features such as high ceilings and floor to ceiling doors creating a feeling of openness openness and the bonus of a walk in linen press. Outside is a very neat and tidy easy care garden with manicured lawns, an excellent timber deck that runs off the living/dining room that will be perfect for all your outdoor entertaining needs.

Brief details: Property: Three bedroom home on low maintenance block near Sale’s central business district. Address: 41 Thomson St, Sale. Price: $649,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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Renovated unit in a quiet location

GENTS say this two bedroom unit, in a quiet complex of seven units in a lovely wide leafy street, would suit an owner occupier and an investor looking for a low maintenance investment property promising a high return. The current owner has completely renewed the interior of the unit to an impressive standard, agents add, and built a fabulous, large timber deck in the private, north-facing backyard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ideal for outdoor entertaining and barbecues. The unit has two sizeable bedrooms with built-in robes, a spacious open plan living area with a reverse cycle air conditioner, and a modern kitchen with pantry, gas hot plate and dishwasher.

Brief details: Property: Two bedroom unit in a quiet, leafy area with a large deck and north-facing yard. Address: 2/16 Hickeys Rd, Wurruk. Price: Estimated selling range of $180,000 to $198,000. Agent: Heart Property phone 5144 2266 or David Wheeler on 0418 342 575. There is a fully-equipped bathroom, a separate laundry and toilet, and a single carport. Agents say this could be the best unit on the market under $200,000.

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Brief details: Property: Attractive three bedroom townhouse near the central business district. Address: 35 Macarthur St, Sale. Price: $369,500. Agent: John Elliman Real Estate. Phone 5143 1199 or 0418 517 032.

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GENTS say this eye-catching townhouse sits on its own title, is ideally positioned near the central business district and has plenty of street appeal. The home has three bedrooms with the master having direct access to the main bathroom, a separate lounge room, a modern kitchen with adjacent dining area, gas ducted central heating, split system air conditioning and a lock-up garage with remote door and direct home access. Outside, there is an easy to maintain yard, and there are solar panels to keep running costs low.

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HIS renovated three bedroom home on a large 945 square metre block is aesthetically pleasing, agents say. With big ticket upgrades throughout the home, including the kitchen, bathroom and the introduction of open plan living, this property would be perfect for the first home buyer with interest rates being at an all-time low, they add. The humble picket fence and double carport greets those inspecting on their way to the front door of the solid weatherboard home. The floorplan has an open plan kitchen, dining and family area, and three spacious bedrooms with built-in robes. The second living area addition leads to the outdoor entertainment area, ideal for a large family.

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Property: Three bedroom renovated home on 946 square metre block. Address: 63 McAdam St, Maffra. Price: $285,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026. Other features include gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, ceiling fans, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, and two toilets. There is a sizeable yard with plenty of sheds accessed through the carport, and there is still plenty of room for children or pets to play. Agents say this property presents great value to the market and is a must to inspect.

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HIS dual purpose property is in a fantastic location in the main street of quaint Stratford surrounded by boutique cafes, shops, a supermarket and a pub. The commercial premises fronts Tyers St (or the Princes Highway), and there is a two storey residential dwelling at the rear, with a kitchen, meals and living area, and a bathroom downstairs, and two bedrooms upstairs. There are also two courtyard spaces.

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Property: Dual purpose residential and commercial property. Address: 56 Tyers St, Stratford. Price: $380,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637. Agents say the new owner will be able to work in the front and live in the back, slashing the morning commute.

HIS renovated four bedroom brick veneer home is near Araluen Primary School. Its new kitchen features a dishwasher and gas cooking, there is an adjacent meals area with access to the undercover patio through glass sliding door, and an L-shaped living area. There are four bedrooms (including two with built-in robes), and a bathroom with a separate bath. The home has new floor coverings, fresh paintwork, gas heating and a ceiling fan in the main bedroom. Outside, there is a double carport with backyard access, a six by four metre lock-up shed, and a garden shed. The property is currently tenanted until November 2020 at $325 per week.

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Property: Four bedroom home near Araluen Primary School. Address: 19 Coverdale Drive, Sale. Price: $309,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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“Neat & Tidy First Home” * 2 bedrooms with built in robes * Cosy lounge with gas heater and reverse cycle air conditioner * Cottage style kitchen/meals area * Fantastic outdoor entertainment area * Double carport * Ample amount of shedding * Chook pen and vegie patch * A great first home

FOR SALE $259,000 19 CHARLES STREET MAFFRA

“Commercial investment opportunity” * High exposure corner position * Located in the main shopping strip of the Rosedale CBD * Reception area, two offices, tearoom and toilet facilities * Car parking at rear * Currently leased until 21/03/2021 with 4 x 1 year options returning $709.14 per month

FOR SALE $199,000 2/27 MERRY STREET MAFFRA

Irrigation block

CCORDING to agents, this 40.45 hectares (about 100 acres) is a fantastic paddock for grazing cattle or turnout for dairy cattle. It has 103.3 megalitres of high reliability water share, 50ML of low reliability, and a reuse dam with diesel motor and Revflow pump. It has cattleyards and a cattle crush, a combination of perennial and clover pastures and is currently with part sown down to millet.

Brief details: Property: About 40 hectares (100 acres) of perennial and clover pasture. Address: Lot 2 Traralgon-Maffra Rd, Heyfield. Price: $720,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

“Family friendly home”

* 4 bedroom brick home * Spacious open plan living area * Kitchen with abundance of cupboard space, walk in pantry and dishwasher * Recently renovated bathroom * Wood heater & reverse cycle air conditioning * Double carport plus covered outdoor area * 7m x 7m shed/workshop * Currently leased until June 2021 returning $340 per week

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* Rear unit in very private location * 2 Bedrooms all with built in robes * Open plan living area with reverse cycle air conditioning * North facing sunroom * Bathroom/laundry combined * Workshop plus sundry shedding * Solar panels to reduce electricity costs

FOR SALE $189,000

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Stratford dairy farmer Jessica Knight is a new member of the Young Farmers Advisory Council.

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A COHORT of diverse and highly skilled young Victorians will guide the future of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture sector as the newest members of the Young Farmers Advisory Council â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Stratfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Jessica Knight. Mrs Knight owns and manages a dairy farm, and has skills and expertise in strategic planning, management and law. She has been involved in a variety of formal groups and networks, including the East Gippsland Young Dairy Network, Tinamba Focus Farm Support Group, Women in Dairy East and the Macalister Irrigation District Discussion Group. Mrs Knight has been welcomed onto the council for a three-year term. State Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes welcomed the nine council members when they met virtually for the first time recently, acknowledging

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THE new mandatory Dairy Industry Code of Conduct could be expanded to include retailers as part of a new Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry into perishable agricultural goods. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud announced he would ask the competition watchdog to examine the effectiveness of the dairy code and consider options to extend it across the entire domestic dairy supply chain. Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson said including supermarkets as part of the Dairy Code of Conduct would help address the discounted retail pricing that has dogged the dairy industry for years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ADF has a longstanding policy that a mandatory code of conduct for dairy needs to cover the whole supply chain, from farms right through to supermarkets,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For years, dairy has suffered from heavily discounted fixed pricing, while the prices on most other perishable products change according to supply and demand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time for the federal government to

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grower Jennifer Zappia; and Sale-based agribusiness professional Joseph Boyle. At their first official meeting held via video conference, the new council members were joined by the five outgoing members. The outgoing council chaired by dairy industry specialist Sarah Thompson has delivered important advice to government on key issues such as workplace and farm safety, mental health, pathways for young people in agriculture and climate change. The challenges experienced by agricultural industries and regions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic was the main topic discussed, particularly focusing on the impacts on the agricultural workforce and supply chains. For more information about the council visit vic. gov.au/youngfarmers or email youngfarmer.coordinator@

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the commitment and contributions of the outgoing council. The Young Farmers Advisory Council provides strategic advice to government on issues that impact young people working in agriculture. Members represent industries and regions across Victoria and act as young ambassadors to attract new entrants to the agricultural sector. Western district beef farmer Dr Sarah McLean will lead the council as chair for the next three years, joined by Mallee grain grower and farm manager Clay Gowers as deputy chairman. Other members include east Gippsland meat and wool producer Nicholas Blandford; central Victorian organic dairy goat milker and cheesemaker Sophia Christoe;Wimmera pork, wool and lamb producer James Hawkins; northern Victorian orchard manager Mitchell McNab; Sunraysia table grape

SUBMISSIONS for Smart Farms Small Grants have opened, funding one to two-year projects to build the capacity of farmers, fishers and foresters to adopt best practice natural resource management. This includes projects that address a range of natural resource management issues, such as soil health, pest and weed management, farm production efficiency, Indigenous involvement, climate and market risk and use of new technologies to improve sustainable practices. Previous rounds of this program have delivered benefits across the length and breadth of the country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Indigenous fishers and aquaculturalists in Cape York to pistachio growers in Robinvale, Victoria. Projects may be delivered locally, regionally and multi-regionally and must be completed by June 30, 2023. Up to $6.5 million is available for round four, with funding of between $5000 and $100,000 (GST exclusive) for each grant. Applications close 11pm on October 9. For more information and to apply, visit www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants

Rural news FEED MARGIN PERFORMANCE Ten days to date: Milker graze area Milkers Stocking rate Average graze rest time Estm'd pasture consmp'n Pasture consum'd per cow Pasture growing spend Estm'd pasture price Conc (incl additives)supp fed/cow Conc (incl additives)supp avg price Hay/silage supp fed/cow Hay/silage supp price Feed Conversion Efficiency Total feed intake/cow NDF Fibre in diet Litres/cow Fat test Protein test Milk Solids per cow Milk price (less levies)/kg MS Milk price (less levies)/litre Milk income/cow All feed cost/cow Margin over all Feed/cow MOAF /ha /day Farm MOAF per DAY Feed cost $/kg MS Proportion of grazed grass in diet

www.gippslandtimes.com.au MDF TEN DAYS AGO 10-Aug-20 52 129 2.5 60 20 8.0 $2.28 $115 5.0 $370 0.0

MDF THIS TEN DAYS 20-Aug-20 58 150 2.6 51 26 10.0 $2.28 $88 5.0 $387 0.0

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LANDHOLDERS in Wellington Shire are being urged to wage war on weeds this spring through a new program being overseen by Wellington Shire Council through funding by the federal government. The project will be delivered by the Maffra and Districts Landcare Network, a body that has a great track record of working with farmers around environmental management. The Wellington Weeds and Pest Animal Control Project will allow eligible landholders access to funds for both on-ground works as well as opportunities to develop new skills in weed and pest management. Maffra and Districts Landcare Network chairman Geoff Gooch said this was an opportunity for landholders to get a helping hand to manage weeds and pest animals now, and also look at how they might get ahead of weed problems in the future. “The federal government estimates that weeds cost Australian agriculture $1.5 billion in weed control activities and a further $2.5 billion in lost agricultural production,” he said. “While those figures are national, we hope to put a significant local dent in the problem here in the Wellington Shire. “The project will consist of three main components.There will be a grants program to support on-ground works on private property. “An educational component looking at weed and pest animal management programs and chemical user training (Australian Chemical User Program) for interested landholders.” Developing integrated pest management plans

Blackberry bushes are a common problem throughout Wellington Shire. for properties that move away from the cycle of short-term approaches to managing weeds and moves towards longer term strategies of management will be a focus of the project. “Many landholders can get into a cycle of ‘spray weed, wait two years, then spray weed again,” Mr Gooch said. “By landholders working together more effective larger scale integrated weed control can be achieved. “What we’d like to promote is ways of managing paddocks and whole farms so that weeds become replaced and controlled by competition from productive pasture species requiring less and less specific intervention by farmers.” Applications are now being accepted at Maffra and Districts Landcare website, mdln.com.au, or by phoning Nicky on 0484 002 296.

Macalister Demonstration Farm update:

Management makes margins THE Macalister Demonstration Farm report table shows the bottom line — the feed margin — from which all other (non-feed) costs must be deducted to arrive at a profit. A high feed margin will provide a high chance of profit, and vice versa. Each line in the table, each indicator, has some impact on the feed margin, some requiring closer monitoring than others. When comparing the farm’s last milk statement with the same time last year, litres and fat were up significantly, creating higher profits for the farm. However, comparisons between farms can still show ways to increase the feed margin and profitability even further. The other farm in the table is a dairy farm in Western Australia, with a roughly similar calving pattern and current grass consumption as the Macalister Demonstration Farm. The WA farm has a much lower stocking rate, and much higher milk per cow, because the cows are eating far more feed, mostly grass. A bit more of a fancier, and more expensive, concentrate is being fed. The feed conversion is higher. The margin per cow is much higher than the MDF’s, although the margin per hectare is a bit lower. The feed margin plan for the MDF this year is similar to last year: milk less cows, but get the same total farm grass consumed, so that each cow must eat more grass.

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MISC. ITEMS

FIREWOOD

FOWLERS SET Fowlers electric bottling

OATEN HAY

8 x 4 x 3 bales, $265 incl. GST. Maffra area. Vetch, set, approx 45 bottles, almond hulls and other various sizes, some lids, grades of hay also avail$$$Reward$$$. Missing $160. Ph: 0418 144 278. able. Ph. 0408 838 520. Casey and Sassy. Giffard /Seaspray area 29/8/2020, around 10am. Phone 0458 934 422 or Round in Seaspray and 0408 678 544. Honeysuckles for sale. Phone 0458 472 722.

MISSING DOGS

LAWN MOWING

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Quality Local Breeders Cattle

- STORE CATTLE SALE Thursday September 10, 2020 at 11am Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange BUYER REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Contact Bec Shaw (GRLE Saleyards Manager) - 0427 868 122 ENTRIES INCLUDE: Nutrien Greenwood Entries A/c Est AA and FE Birss 16 Angus Steers 20-22 mths (Kunuma Blood) FWD Condition A/c JR Adams 30 Angus and Angus/Hereford X Steers 22-24 mths A/c Hopfields Pty Ltd 20 Angus/Shorthorn Steers 14 mths (Spry’s Blood) A/c C DeVisser 15 Angus Steers 16 mths A/c AC and RA Bowman 40 Angus Steers 12-14 mths (Pinora Blood) A/c BM and DE Lee 40 Angus Steers 10-12 mths (Kunuma Blood) A/c JT and PJ Fleming Mertonvale, Willung 20 Angus Steers 12 mths (Innesdale and Murdoch Blood) A/c K Smith 20 Angus Steers 12 mths A/c E and J MacLean 10 Angus and Red Poll Steers 10-12 mths A/c Haydn Ward 10 Angus/Wagyu X Steers 10 mths A/c L Missen 15 Angus steers 10-11 mths (Innesdale Blood) A/c R Kimber 21 Angus Mixed sexes 10 mths A/c T I Field 30 Angus Mixed sexes 10-11 mths A/c GP and RM Van Tilburg 30 Angus Mixed sexes 10-12 mths A/c IJ Crooke 20 Angus Heifers 16-18 mths A/c Nathan McGowan 40 Angus Heifers 11-12 mths (Harris Blood) yard weaned A./c B and G Wallace 20 Angus Heifers 10-11 mths (Innesdale and Leawood Blood) Never Ever Accredited 8 Blonde Aquitane Heifers 10-11 mths

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and New 12' tri-axle tipping Phone 0407 trailer, new 3.5 tonne aluminium ramps, 5.6kva generator, as new grain hopper bin, conveyor belt, 1000L food grade IBC tanks, dogs and chains, Dry. Split. Mixed species, tie-down straps. Come includes Ironbark. and make an offer. 5199 Deliver all areas. 2869. Also logs available. Phone 0439 206 925.

(03) 5143 9333

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White gold engagement Chooks, ring, lost in Johnson chickens. Street, Maffra, near Wool- 417 300. worths. Reward offered. Phone 0400 176 568.

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A/c D and A Andrew 15 Poll Hereford Heifers 12 mths (River Perry Blood) A/c G and M Smith – Herd Dispersal, Property Sold 35 Mixed aged Angus Cows 10 Angus Cows, 2nd – 4th Calvers 34 1st Calf Angus Heifers Springing and Calved to Angus Bulls, Leawood and Kunuma Blood A/c Scott Anderson 7 Murray Grey/Friesian X cows with 2nd Angus calves at foot 4-8 wks Delaney Livestock and Property entries A/c GG and EJ Bates “Maida-Vale” 100 Angus Steers 12-14 mths 80 Angus Heifers 12-14 mths Angus AI bloodlines, grass fed, no antibiotics, 3 x 5 in 1, drenched Ivomec, available for Never Ever Program A/c Malanda Pastoral Co 25 Angus Steers 14 mths (Leawood Blood) A/c Nola Hodge 10 Hereford Mixed sexes 6 mths A/c A Wilson 15 Friesian Calves 4-5 mths (bucket reared) Alex Scott and Staff Entries A/c DC and PA Mynard 15 Hereford Steers 22-24 mths. FWD Condition, 7 in 1 Booster, Drenched (Mawarra Blood) Vendor Bred. 7 in 1 booster and Drenched. A/c B and A Howard 15 Angus Steers 16-18 mths A/c PJ Rouse 23 Angus Steers 15-18 mths A/c Pinehill Park 3 x 3 AFX Heifers with XB calves at foot 4 – 6 wks old.

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IMPOUNDED

Wellington Shire Council have impounded One (1) Black Friesian dairy cow from Upper Maffra on 18 August 2020. Green Herd Tag #47. Brace Tag #4747. Brand make #47 on hind quarter. If not claimed within 7 days, the Black Friesian dairy cow will be offered for sale at the Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange in Sale on 10 September 2020. For enquiries please contact our Local Laws Department on 1300 366 244.

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BULLS

For hire or sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.

MULCH

Cow laneway mulch. Phone 0408 514 103.

WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement. A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required. Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. vic.gov.au/

DAIRY SALE

An established regular market for all classes of dairy cattle held on the 1st and 3rd Friday in every month

THIS FRIDAY September 4, at 11am

A/c Oakdale Dairies 45 A.I. bred July/August calved Holstein and Jersey cows and heifers A/c Dutchwood Dairies 12 July/Aug calved Holstein Jersey cross 1st-3rd calvers A/c C Williamson – Dispersing herd 5 Close springing, large frame Holstein heifers in calf to Holstein bull 1 Springing Jersey heifer A/c Gumbrae Jerseys 50 March - June calved pure bred Jersey cows and heifers re-joined to stud Jersey sire 15 August - September calving Jersey cows due to stud Jersey sire 15 Jersey Heifers 2 year old

WANTED

Old Toyota Landcruisers, 1950-1990. Call Zach 0448 622 234.

Meetings

Further entries invited Following Dairy Sale: Friday September 18

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Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265

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Darryl Adams Mob. 0408 385 872 Michael Robertson Mob. 0429 104 467

Tenders

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-013

GRSC Air Filter and Circulation System

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AGM

City of Sale Eisteddfod annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 7pm via Zoom. Everyone welcome. Please contact saleeisteddfod@hotmail.com for link.

AGM

Maffra Squash and Racquetball Club are holding their annual general meeting on Sunday September 20th at 7:30pm using a zoom link. All members and new players are welcome to attend. All positions are open for election. Please telephone the Vice President, Chris Nock, on 5147 1030 to lodge your interest and receive the Zoom details.

AGM

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the installation of air filtration and circulation system at the Gippsland Regional Sports Center. Works include the installation of intake filtration, roof mounted exhaust fans and internal circulating fans. Practical completion date: 8 February 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the tender section of the Wellington Shire Council website:

Catalogue available at www.kunumaangus.com.au Contact: Ian Baker 0408 509 319

Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/category/tenders Email: raymondw@wellington.vic.gov.au. Enquiries: Ray Weber on (03) 5142 3174

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

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Lost & Found

Stratford Tennis Club Inc. annual general meeting via Zoom, Monday, September 16, 2020 7.30pm. To attend please send email to: dcoops64@bigpond.com and we will send you a link to the Zoom meeting. All players, parents and the public encouraged to attend.

Tenders are to be lodged by email to; procurement@wellington.vic.gov.au no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 30 September 2020.

Ben: 0429 193 136

Graeme: 0427 517 306

Morgan: 0438 081 529

Jarryd: 0457 034 111

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or email tenders will not be accepted. WSC_4312

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Do you want to feel healthier and have more energy? Text Jacinta on 0467 238 868.

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$60/hour for 3-4 hours/month consulting work on large garden outside Stratford. Require ongoing advice on pests, nutrients/soil, moisture levels, weeds, pruning etc. Call Grant 0400 500 388.

WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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PAINTER

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Local tradesman with quality skills and products, looking for interior or exterior painting jobs. Phone Ben Bennett for a free quote 0438 116 185.

PAINTER

Local tradesman, 12 years exp., new houses and repaints. Interior and exterior. No job too big or too small. Phone Steve 0499 345 384.

PLASTERER Chris Owens Plastering.

Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small. Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service. Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.

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A Glass Receiver and Processor job with a fastgrowing aluminium window and door company is currently available. Our company has a strong reputation in the industry, and has operated for over 40 years, manufacturing high quality products. Duties and responsibilities would include â&#x2014;? Receiving all glass orders from our suppliers, checking for quality and faulty glass, accuracy of order and that the order is complete. Following up missing order items and completion of receiving paperwork for accounts. â&#x2014;? Inspect sheet glass for flaws and polish surfaces to remove less extensive defects. â&#x2014;? Use of basic hand and power tools along with assembly and general glass manufacturing experience. â&#x2014;? Experience in operating glass laminating and float cutting table is essential. â&#x2014;? Batching glass received into manufacturing order lots. â&#x2014;? Operating overhead cranes. What you will bring with you Previous experience in highly developed, competitive manufacturing environment. â&#x2014;? Previous glass processing and cutting experience. â&#x2014;? Be physically fit and must enjoy a physical role. â&#x2014;? Have good attention to detail, including paperwork, checking invoices etc. â&#x2014;? Be able to work in a team environment. â&#x2014;? Have a strong safety ethic. â&#x2014;? Have good communication skills and be able to read and write clearly. â&#x2014;? Be a fast learner with a positive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;can doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitude. â&#x2014;? Basic use of IT ordering processes. You will be reporting directly to the Factory Manager. An attractive salary package and relocation package is available to the suitable applicant. Applications to accounts@dynamicwindows.com.au

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SANITISATION

Prestige Services. A new normal service that attacks, disinfects and sanitises your immediate surrounds. Rapid disinfecting of hard surfaces, computer objects, foot traffic areas, vehicles and open spaces. All with an electric mist blower. Sanitise daily, weekly or monthly on arrangements. Contact 0403 138 399

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT

Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sale VIC 3850 Senior Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Morwell VIC 3840

A position exists for a full time Pharmacy Assistant with an interest in photography at Findlay & Weymouth Pharmacy in Sale. Customer service skills are key attributes; along with a friendly, helpful manner. You should be able to work well without constant supervision, be well spoken, well presented and sympathetic to the needs of customers.

Cars

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Free service. Phone Sam 0488 471 163

Applicants must apply on SEEK, to obtain a Position Description and further details visit our Ramahyuck website. You must address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description-as part of your application and send it in along with a current resume. Applications not addressing key selection criteria will not be considered. Closing date: 14th September 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The ability to work under pressure and work well with others is essential. Applications should be POSTED TO: Pharmacy Assistant Findlay & Weymouth Pharmacy 275 Raymond St., Sale Vic., 3850

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MITSUBISHI SEDAN

1998, auto, genuine 156,000kms., reg. to Dec. 2020, cruise control, remote central locking, bluetooth, c/w RWC, 1CR-1YQ, $3000. Phone 0418 292 066.

Caravans

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Cash paid for older caravans. Phone Ken 0418 547 047.

Marine

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3m, front steer, 30hp o/b not running, with trailer, some extras $850. Phone 5174 9272.

QUINTREX

11ft aluminium with trailer, registered, 6hp Mercury motor, safety equip. $1200. 0428 366 362 Morwell.

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HC Driver with Forklift Full time position - Sale

Community Bank â&#x20AC;˘ Ma ra & District

We're here for you Your local Bendigo Bank branch remains open to help see you through COVID-19. If you need to see us in person, we're asking you to: â&#x20AC;˘ Visit only if you're feeling well â&#x20AC;˘ Call ahead to book a time if possible â&#x20AC;˘ Practice safe distancing Call us on 5141 1999 or search Bendigo Bank Ma ra & District.

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We are a roofing manufacturer located in the heart of Gippsland with a diverse group of customers covering a wide area from Mount Macedon to Mallacoota. You are the face of Dahlsens on building sites and on the road providing excellent customer service and outstanding driving. Crane skills are required. Duties will include preparation of deliveries. You will be responsible for: â&#x2014;? Delivering roofing materials to our customers â&#x2014;? Assist with loading delivery vehicles â&#x2014;? Regular basic maintenance and cleaning of our vehicles â&#x2014;? Movement of stock in the yard and between our stores The essentials for this role: â&#x2014;? Physically fit and strong â&#x2014;? Forklift licence â&#x2014;? HC truck licence â&#x2014;? Vehicle mounted crane ticket â&#x2014;? Reliable and honest â&#x2014;? Construction White Card - desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience: â&#x2014;? Customer focus â&#x2014;? Working with children check (an advantage) Dahlsens has a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace and conduct random testing. You must want to and be able to work in line with our values - take responsibility, grow together and everyone contributes. If you want to work, be successful and look after our customers, please forward your written application and resume to Branch Manager John Connolly, jconnolly@dahlsens.com.au

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ATKINS, Louise Margaret. "Lou" 6/5/1947 - 28/8/2020 Passed away August 28, 2020 at Royal Freemasons, Sale. Mother of Tony, Tracee and Michelle. Mother-in-law to Helen, Martijn, and Paul. Beloved grandmother of Lilian, Damon, Ashton, Clancy, Marlon, Michael and Nina.

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HAWKINS (nee Chapman), Loris Mary. 12/4/1920 - 28/8/2020 Passed away peacefully at Maffra District Hospital. Loved wife of Jack (dec.). Dearly loved and loving mother of John, Phillip and Robyn. Loved grandmother of Lauren and Glenn, Tim and Kira, and Mitchell. Treasured great grandmother of Isla. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts.

Mum, You had the sweetest, most beautiful, gentle and caring nature and I was so blessed to have you as a mother and I loved you so dearly. A lifetime of wonderful memories that I will cherish always. Your spirit of adventure Forever in my heart. and determination lead us Your loving son John. on many wonderful and amazing journeys. Always Dear Mum, up for some fun Thank you for a lifetime of and looking for new love and unconditional challenges. I will miss support. I will miss our you, my f a v o u r i t e daily morning chats about travelling partner. My what was happening at darling, wonderful Mummy work for the day and what bear. I miss you deeply the kids had been up to. but I feel relief that you no Our walks around the longer feel pain or garden inspecting the new distress. I am blessed to blossoming flowers will have such a wonderful, also be missed. We were unique and determined so lucky to have someone influence in my life. I am as loving and supportive so proud to be called your in our lives. daughter. Remembered forever. Goodbye Mum, love Rest in Peace. Tracee. Your loving son Phil. Mum, you were always there for me. From a simple chat or a cheeky word of advice. You made me the person I am today. Your independence and determined character I will forever miss. Our shopping trips to "Chaddy" and our long lunches with a sneaky glass of champagne. Your mischievous spirit will always be in my heart. You were the strength behind me that always supported me. You were the bestest Mummy Bear. Love Shelby and Paul. Grandma, We will miss your naughty personality, you made us the people we are today. You taught us what it is to be a gentleman. We will miss your crazy. We love you and forever thank you. You are the best bowler around. Love Damon and Ashton.

GIVEN, Steven Francis (Steve) (OAM) Passed away unexpectedly at home in Sale on August 20, 2020, aged 67 years. Husband of Sue. Father of Carmen and Andrew. Pop of Emily and Finn.

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"Granny", How lucky we were to have you in our lives. Such a strong, special lady who has left us with great memories to treasure. You now get to rest easy and be with those you missed for so many years. We will remind Isla of her "love for you necklaces" and how much you loved her. Rest easy now Granny. Loved always. Lauren, Glenn and Isla xx HAWKINS, Loris. 100 years 28/8/2020. We are very saddened that Aunty Loris has passed away. We will miss her. Our love to Phillip and Johnny and family. - Liz and Colin, Matthew, Paul, Melissa and our families. Reunited with Uncle Jack.

O'BRIEN, Peter. Late of OZ Care. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 23, 2020, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father, father-inlaw and Pop of Karen, Michelle, Michael, John, Sam and their families. Lois would personally like to thank the staff of OZ Care for all their care and support, especially Jaimielee, his grandLou, I'll miss your smiling face daughter, who personally and the laughs we had looked after Peter. A private family service together. Family gatherings will not will be held. be the same. GUILFOYLE - Betty. FUNERAL SERVICES Memories are a gift to Atherton, Queensland Phone (07) 4091 2147 treasure. Ours of you Lou, will last forever. We will miss you. Helen and Ron. Our Grandma was the most crazy, fun, dramatic and determined person you would ever meet. She taught us that she would never be too old and to stand up for what was right. We will forever cherish with us and are thankful for knowing such an amazing woman. We will always miss you. Love Lilian, Clancy and Marlon.

Lou was a kind hearted, gentle lady who loved her puzzles as well as the occasional glass of champagne. You will be forever missed and treasured. Love Nathan.

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JACKSON (nee Dunn), Norma Betty. 9/3/1933 - 25/8/2020 Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons, Aged Care, Sale. Dearly loved wife of John for 65 years. Loving mother of Heather and Neil (dec.). Loved Nan to Lauren, John, Jayne and Matt. Adored by her four great grandchildren Harry, Sam, HUGHES, John Lloyd. Elise and Henry. Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons, There is a place in our Sale on August 28, 2020. hearts that is yours alone, Aged 93 years. A piece in our lives no Dearly loved husband of other can own. Lillian for 66 years. The tears in our eyes we Loved father and fathercan wipe away, in-law of Barbara and But the memories of you Doug and John and will always stay. Leonie. Loved grandfather of five In our hearts forever and great grandfather of 13. We loved you, Nan, more than words can say, A long life well lived. A growing love from day to day. HUGHES, John Lloyd. From childhood to young 11/7/1927 - 28/8/2020 adults, Loved father of Barbara, You were always there to father-in-law of Doug guide our faults. Robertson. A beautiful lady, so placid Poppy to Brooke and and rare, Richard. To us you showed love Great Poppy to Chloe and care. (dec.), Charlotte, God called you home, but Madison and Makaiya. we were there, Poppy to Adelle and The moment He took you Steve. in His care. Great Poppy to Tahlia and Goodbye now, Nan, our Mia. darling Nan, Cherished memories. Dad, Glowing like a shining Maffra has lost a wealth of star. knowledge and history Our love is strong, our with your passing. The sadness deep, stories that you would tell Our hearts are with you, of your early years growAs you peacefully sleep. ing up and working for Your loving grandchildren. Leslie's in Maffra, deliverLove Lauren, John, ing groceries to the Jayne, Matt, Harry, Sam, outlying farms with the Elise and Henry. horse and cart and then all the years at Nestles. You should have written a JACKSON, Norma. book with all of these A life that touched us all. memories. A kind and caring, beautiful lady who will be Your memory of people sadly missed. and their names was Deepest sympathy to commendable. Your love John, Heather, Lauren of gardening with a great and John, Jayne and vegetable patch and Matt, Harry and Elise, orchard. Sam and Henry. Love Jill and Peter Y o u made Royal Rowley. Freemasons your home for the last 19 months and loved it. The dedicated JACKSON, Norma. staff that cared for you Goodbye Norma. We will during this time are to be miss our chit-chat over a commended. cuppa. You left us with Go Poppy John. fond memories. Loved by your family. Thinking of you, Jacko. Sleep well Dad. From Fitzroy Street residents, Lorraine and HUGHES, John Lloyd. John, Noela and Ken, and Loved father and fatherBrenda. in-law of John and Leonie. Loved Poppy of Tracey and Adrian, Leon and JACKSON, Norma. Nicole, Robert and To Jacko, Heather, Hayley. Lauren, Jayne and Great Poppy of Lauren, families, our love and Stephanie and Hayley; deepest sympathy, think- Marni and Lara; Kayla and ing of you all at this sad Seth. time. Beautiful memories we will always have of A wonderful story teller. Norma. Thank you for all your A very special lady. help and guidance over Love Doug, Rhonda and the years. families. Much love and sadly missed.

JACKSON, Norma. The Brethren of the Gippsland Masonic Lodge No 51 UGLV mourn the passing of Norma Betty Jackson, wife of our dear brother John, and offer deepest sympathy to her family. - Iain Nicolson, Secretary. LENARTAS, Albinas. 1/3/1920 - 30/8/2020 100 years and 6 months. Passed away peacefully at Wilson Lodge on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Loving husband of Adele (dec.). Loved father of Peter, Albie, Vyda and Marija. Grandfather to seven, great grandfather to seven and great great grandfather to two. Finally reunited with his loving wife Adele. Rest in Peace

O'CONNOR (nee Morris), Patricia. Passed away at home in Albury, with her family. Deepest sympathy to Anthony, Meryl and Reci, Shane, Paul and Peter, and their families. Fond memories of our lovely Aunty Pat. - Julie Dyce, Valerie Leighton, Michael O'Connor, Carol Jones, Kathy O'Connor, and families.

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SCOTT (Stokes), Ruby Marguerite. Mumma, Is it possible to say 'taken too soon' for a woman of 89? Evidently, yes, it is. That is how we all feel, a true testament to the Woman you are. Kick back (yeah, right) with a cuppa and paper, and enjoy eternity with Pa! We love you. SHEARS, Paul Anthony. Forever in our hearts. Love Adam, Ash, Frankie Passed away peacefully SCOTT (Stokes), at his home in Seaspray and Fisher. Ruby Marguerite. on August 25, 2020. Passed away peacefully, Aged 64. surrounded by loved Dear Mumma, ones, at West Gippsland Thank you for being the The cherished father of Justin and Kara. Admired Hospital, Warragul, on best. We will miss calling in to father-in-law of Josh. August 29, 2020. visit you and your stays at Beloved grandfather of Aged 89 years. Koa. Dearly loved and loving the farm. Our family get-togethers Treasured brother of wife of Ian (dec.). Much loved mother and and holidays won't be the Lorraine, Brett and Lee. mother-in-law of Max and same without you. Teisha, Jan, Glenda and Billie loved doing anything To Dad, John, David (dec.), and that involved being with You may have passed, you and I'm forever grate- but in Seaspray your spirit Dianne and Ivan. Adored Mumma to Craig, ful she shared those times still remains. You're free again to laugh Joel, Jessica, Christopher, with you. Steven, Stacey, Laura, Rest in peace with Pa and and fish without your aches and pains. David. Adam and Anna. Your fire is hot, your belly Proud great grandmother Love Anna and Billie xx is full, you've run your to Finn, Charlotte, Emme, WALKER (Farvis), race and won. Khloe, William, Eily, Doris Jean. Gone but never forgotten. Archie, Phoebe, Frankie, 30/4/1930 - 28/8/2020 Billie, Jobe, Everly, Henry Loved wife of Bruce Love your daughter and your son. and Fisher. (dec.). Not only "Rube" and Loved mother of John, Rest easy xx "Mumma" she was a great Peter (dec.) and Robyn, In memory of a wonderful friend to us all. Graeme and Lida, Sandra brother. and Brian (Higgins), I hold onto our memories For funeral details Wendy and M i c k The ones that are so dear please see (Sheilds). www.nielsenfunerals.com.au Grandmother of eight, To try to keep you always close great grandmother of Now you are not here. Dear Mumma, eight. You were called, it was Our hearts are broken. So admired and loved by Sister of Arthur (dec.) and your time But it is so true all of us. Pat, Ada and Frank (dec.) You have left a legacy I am thankful that our last (Grant), Walter and There was no one like chat on the phone was full Rhonda. you. of laughter about what the kids have been up to and A kind, gracious and You were very special that our last catch up was independent lady who And I want to say over a cuppa and loved her family and I feel lost in many ways You are not here today. passionfruit iced sponge. friends very much. But I will never forget you Thank you for always And I know I have been being there for us whether WALKER, Doris Jean. in person or checking in Mum - we made a deal 25 blessed To have you for my with a phone call. years ago that if you ever You were always so went mad I would need to brother Because you were the generous with your love. knock you on the head We don't ever remember with a baseball bat. best. leaving your house Thankfully that didn't Lee and Marnie. without some baking or happen but it might have homemade jam or relish been easier for all of us, SHEARS, Paul Anthony. 28/3/1956 - 25/8/2020 or something special you including you. The flower Son of Keith and Phyliss picked up for the girls. and veggie gardens in We will forever treasure Heaven will be all the (both dec.). our family get-togethers, better for you being there. Brother of Lorraine, Brett and Lee. holidays together, your Love John. Loving father of Justin and stays at the farm and our Kara and Josh. sleepovers at your house. WALKER, Doris Jean. Fiercely independent and We were the few that had Proud grandfather of Koa. Sadly missed by all. sharp as a tack 'til the the honor of calling you very end. "Mum". You had that job I know Pa and David will on your own for so long! be waiting for you, ready I will miss sharing the to hear all your stories. pictures of our garden SHEARS, Paul. Rest in Peace Mumma. with you and talks on the To my little brother Paul, And as you always wrote phone. You fought a hard battle, in our cards, 'Fondest Anyone that can get Lida how brave you were. Now love'. on a plane four times to you're at that special Stacey, Camm, Charlotte visit from the other side of place where you can rest and Emme xoxo the world is obviously forever more. someone special! My love forever, your Dear Mumma, Finally reunited with Dad sister, Lorraine. You were a really nice and Peter. lady and really fun. I bet you can see our SHEARS, Paul. Nearly every time I visited garden from up there! We've lost a son, a father, you had something Lots of love, brother, an uncle and a special for me. Graeme and Lida. friend. Our memories of I loved playing with the you will last long after all teddies you had on the WALKER, Doris Jean. our tears have dried and bed. Dearly loved Mum of our goodbyes have been Thank you for being in my Sandra and Brian. said. May you rest in life, Mumma. Grandma of Steve, Mel, peace, all our love. Love from Charlotte xo Lauren and Matt, Rachel - Drew, Rachel, Kirra and and Stirl, and Mick. Kai. Dear Mumma Great Grandma of You lived a long life. Florence, Millie, Layla and SHEARS, Paul. You lived life the way you Jordan, Hunter, Billy and To our Uncle Paul, our wanted it to be. hearts are heavy and Cooper, and Indiannah. You were loved by Dear Mum, broken, but our memories everyone. will give us a smile. Glad I will miss your smile. I loved visiting you and I will miss your voice. that you are at peace. picking lemons off your I will miss watching you Love forever more. tree and rolling down the play with your great - Kaz, Jordyn and Adam. hill in your backyard. grandchildren. Thank you for being the I will miss our chats in the SHEARS, Paul. best Mumma. It is with great saddness sun. Love from Emme xo But most of all, I will just we say goodbye to our friend Paul. Many miss you. To our dearest Mumma, cherished memories will You were so loved by us WALKER, Doris Jean. always keep you near us. all and we will cherish Dearly loved Mum and Fishing, going to the bush your visits to see us Grandma of Wendy and for wood, enjoying a chat always. Mick, Bianca and Chris, and a beer together. Until we can eat some of Megan and Nick, and A hard fight and a your jam and relish Ashleigh. peaceful rest well earned. again... We are grateful to have - Gordon and Elaine. Love Laura, Nathan, Finn had you with us for so and Eily. long. Precious memories we will hold in our hearts forever. I will miss our Sunday afternoons. You were the most amazing cook, gardener and friend. We love you Mum. Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 1 September, 2020 - Page 33

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SHEARS, Paul. The Past Players and members of the Seaspray tennis, cricket and badminton clubs, mourn the passing of Paul on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, following a long fight with cancer. He was a very talented sports person, particularly on the tennis court where he excelled when playing in the Wellington Gippsland Association. Sincere sympathy to Justin, Kara, Anne, Brett, Lorraine, Lee and their extended families. Will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Paul.

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SHARP, Bridget (Biddy). Six years have passed by and your loss is still very painful. Missing you heaps. Your loving husband Bill. Your loving daughter Dorothy, son-in-law Darren, grandsons Andrew and Mathew. Forever loving you.

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JACKSON (nee Dunn) A private family service for Mrs Norma Betty Jackson will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Stratford at 11am TOMORROW (Wednesday September 2, 2020). Please see our website for Livestream details.

LENARTAS For funeral arrangements for Mr Albinas Lenartas please check our website or phone:

SHEARS A private family service for Mr Paul Anthony Shears WAS HELD.

TILLEY, Ivan. September 6, 2008. Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day. Jenny, Lee-Anne, WALKER (Farvis) A private funeral service Stephen and families. for Mrs Doris Jean Walker will be held at St James Funerals Anglican Church, Heyfield TOMORROW (Wednesday, September 2, 2020) commencing at 11.30am. ATKINS A private family service for Ms Louise Margaret Atkins will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 2pm on FRIDAY (September 4, 2020).

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Bak Da Man wins race four at Greenwattle Racecourse. The tote had the three-year-old gelding at $69 to win.

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SPORTING clubs from across Victoria are being urged to apply for funding to boost their equipment, skills and administration expertise. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence announced applications are now open for the latest round of the state government’s 2020-21 Sporting Club Grants Program. The grants provide clubs with up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5000 for the training of coaches, officials and volunteers and up to $5000 to improve club operational effectiveness. The funding will help people of all ages and abilities take part in grassroots sport, no matter where they live and is a great boost for clubs during the coronavirus pandemic. “Restrictions have had a heavy impact on participation in community sport but that hasn’t stopped the people behind our

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GIVEN (OAM). Due to Covid-19 regulations a private funeral service will be held for Mr Steven Francis Given (OAM). A "Facebook Live" broadcast of the service will be arranged so please check our Gippsland Funeral Services facebook page for details once they are known.

ment and staff of Ashleigh House, our extreme gratitude to everyone who has been involved with the care of our Mum Julia for the last 11 years. Her care was exceptional, outstanding and highly professional in every way. From the entire Healy family - Pat (dec.), Brian, Dianne, Maureen, Leonie, Judy and Des.

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clubs from continuing to work for their communities,” Minister Spence said. “We’re making sure that clubs have the resources they need to invest in new equipment and uniforms, to train their people and to plan for a strong future. “I encourage all local clubs to take this opportunity for the benefit of players, supporters and volunteers across the state.” The Sporting Club Grants Program is part of the government’s commitment to make sport more accessible and inclusive, build sustainable sport and recreation, and increase local participation. The government has provided more than 4300 sporting club grants across the state, totalling more than $5.9 million. For more information on the grants and how to apply go to sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ sporting-club-grants-program

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Entries open for Peaks Challenge

PLANS are being made for Bicycle Network’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek cycling event to return to Victoria’s High Country on Sunday, March 7, with tickets now on sale. Running for the 12th time, the event draws more than 1500 cyclists from across Australia to north-east Victoria for one of the world’s toughest and most gruelling bike rides. Event organiser Bicycle Network is committed to protecting the safety of all event participants, volunteers and communities with new COVID-19 event risk management plans. Bicycle Network spokesperson Anthea Hargreaves said after months of uncertainty, Peaks Challenge Falls Creek would be a welcome return for bike riders and local communities.

“Peaks Challenge Falls Creek will be a beacon on all cyclist’s calendars. After struggling through 2020 there will be no better feeling than struggling through 4000 metres of climbing over 235 kilometres,” she said. “The event will draw visitors from all around Victoria and be a great financial boost for the area, with participants booking out accommodation and local community groups receiving donations from Bicycle Network for assisting with the ride.” The Peaks Challenge Falls Creek course starts at the top of Falls Creek before taking on three key climbs up Tawonga Gap Road near Mount Beauty, Mount Hotham and the back of Falls Creek starting near Anglers Rest. Those who finish within the 13-hour

time limit will receive a coveted Peaks Challenge Falls Creek finishers jersey, while $3000 prize money is also available for the King and Queen of Peaks who ride the fastest time up the three climbs. For the first time, Bicycle Network is also offering a new 100km loop ride from Falls Creek to Anglers Rest and back.The 100km ride includes 2,000 vertical metres of climbing and a ride up WTF Corner and the back of Falls Creek. Entries to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021 can be made with a $50 deposit. Early bird tickets are $296 for Bicycle Network members and $329 for general public, before price increase from Monday, November 30. Entries, full event information and a COVID-19 ticket policy is available at peakschallenge.com.au

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Aston Toto too good in final David Braithwaite

ASTON Toto won the 440 metre mixed grade six and seven final at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday night. Trained by Graeme Jose at Catani, Aston Toto and Omega Cimarron were in a two-dog race before the west Gippsland dog drew away in the straight to win in 25 seconds. In third place was Portelli Punk, trained by Ray Floyd at Cobains. There was some success for Maffra trainers, beginning with Donald Hayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dynamic Swan (24.63s) winning the opening race, a 440m maiden, by 8.5s. There was a Maffra trifecta in race five, a 520m event restricted to dogs with two or three wins. Brickman (29.3s), trained by Des Douch, claimed back-to-back wins, and a third from five starts, by more than 10 seconds from Louranda, trained by Darren Watts. Financial Tarra finished third for Lindsay Fulford. Yarram trainer Brian Alford produced two winners. Mystery Rules won race two, the 440m mixed grade six and seven, in 25.11s, with Jenny Kay Rose second for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale and Pine Gem third for Lesley Russell at Sale. Sacred Path advanced to next Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 440m grade five final after winning the first heat in 25.06s. In second place was Ikaruga Bale, trained by Mark Delbridge at Balliang, with Sunshine Spolly, trained at Kilmany by Steve Spoljaric, third. The second heat was won by Earn The Magic

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(24.93s), trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok, who made the most of his inside run. Delbridge dogs Fegusta Bale and Neo Bale came second and third respectively. Rilynn Bale (24.96s) won the third and final heat, capping off a big night for Delbridge, who trained four winners. Delbridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cruising Ruby won race four, over 440m restricted to dogs with one to three wins, in 25.01s.Akina Archer, trained by Samantha McKay at Denison, finished third. In race eight, a 520m grade five, Bartholomew Bale, trained by Delbridge, shot out of the box to win in 29.78s. Incognito, trained by Lyn Smith, finished strongly to place second. Army Bale won race nine, another 440m event restricted to dogs with one to three wins, for Delbridge in 25.45s. Army Bale and Patience Pays, trained by Adrian Smit at Longford, avoided trouble on the back straight, with the former too strong in the home straight, winning by 3.21s. In third place was Thunder Spolly for Spoljaric. Ballymac Vicar, trained by Des McPhie at Kilmany, produced a second consecutive win in race six, a 520m mixed grade four and five. After a slow start, the dog worked his way to the front to claim a sixth win from 10 starts in 29.47s. Sticker Stinger (29.56s), trained by Paul Anderton at Devon Meadows, was an all the way winner in race seven, the 520m grade five, with Whodat Dare finishing third for Davide Fasoli at Heyfield. The next Sale greyhound race meeting will be this Thursday night.

Sale Tennis Club coach Anthony Zafiris stretches high for a first serve during the 2019-2020 WGTA seniors section one season.

SALE Tennis Club is now recruiting for theWellington Gippsland Tennis Association summer pennant. Despite the current COVID-19 stage three restrictions, the association hopes tennis can begin as scheduled in October. Senior tennis is due to begin Saturday, October 3, and junior pennant the following Saturday, October 10. Planning for the season is proceeding on the basis the COVID restrictions will allow pennant to commence on time. Sale Tennis Club is planning to field teams in all three senior sections and all seven junior sections, accommodating players of every standard and ability. Club president Robin Lowe said there was plenty of excitement in the senior ranks, with the likelihood Bairnsdale Tennis Club will enter teams in the competition this season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With Briagolong fielding a senior team last year, this will be the second new club to join the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior ranks in the last two years and will add some genuine diversity to the draw,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a great Saturday afternoon of competitive tennis which caters for players of all standards and features a unique social atmosphere.â&#x20AC;? Juniors wanting to join a team should phone junior president Kurt Best on 0409 962 104, while seniors can phone Robin Lowe on 0418 514 788.

Greyhound racing will continue at Sale on Thursday night and Sunday.

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Zipping Hamish wins at The Meadows David Braithwaite

ZIPPING Hamish won at The Meadows in Melbourne on Thursday for Rosedale greyhound trainer Carolyn Jones. In the 525 metre mixed grade four and five, the $1.80 favourite started strongly to open up a six-length lead on the back straight, held on to defeat He Shall Blitz by a length, stopping the clock at 29.8s. Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zipping Samara finished second in a heat of the 515m grade five series. Also finishing second in a heat was another Rosedale-trained dog, Kingfisher Rose, for Jeff Chignell. Dani Thrills, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, finished second in the 525m mixed grade three and four. AT Warragul on Thursday night, Crouching Tiger, trained by Corey Fulford at Maffra, won a 400m grade seven. The dog notched back-to-back wins at the track in 23.46s, just ahead of Hayley Hook. Madalia Phoebe finished third for Heyfield trainer Susan Northway. Northwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Slick Paws was a start to finish winner in 460m grade five in 26.12s, more than six seconds ahead of Shaded Disguise, trained at Boisdale by Sam Tyler. Kilmany trainer Steve Spoljaric almost had two winners at the meeting. In the 460m grade six, Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spolly led into the straight, but was pipped at the post, while Avenger Spolly finished strongly to narrowly miss victory in the 400m grade six. Auspicious Lady, trained by Yvonne Andrews at Kilmany, finished second in a 400m maiden. Airly Liberty, trained by Jennifer Holden at

Longford, finished second in another 400m grade seven, ahead of Collinda Dodge, trained by Tyler. Flywheel Frankey came third in a 460m grade seven for Sam Bye at Gormandale. Airly Spence, trained at Sale by Kym Russell, came second in a 460m grade five, with Mad Eye Madam third for Ray Floyd at Cobains. Aston Kenji finished third in a 400m grade five for Nambrok trainer Gary McMillan. THERE was a Rosedale quinella at Warragul on Friday night. Madalia Champ, trained by John Connor, notched up back-to-back wins in the 460m mixed grade three and four in 25.86s. Less than two seconds behind was Leo Rose for Sharon-Lee Chignell. Cosmic Boy, trained by Michael Delaney at Cobains, finished third in a 400m maiden. Ha Ha MacGyver, trained by Des Douch at Maffra, came second in a 400m race. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Up Skip finished second in a 400m grade five for Cobains trainer Ray Floyd. Earlier in the day at Healesville, Ricky Racoon, trained by Robert Whitford at Yarram, won the 300m maiden. Whitfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Petey Baqui finished second in the 300m grade three, while Mt View Rocks came third in a 350m grade five. ON Sunday at Healesville, Dimensional (27.6s) won the 350m mixed grade four and five for Sale trainer Christopher Tilley. At Cranbourne, Remyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girl won the 311m mixed grade six and seven for Tinamba trainer Robert Bean. McMillan left the meeting with three third placings â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boy in a 311m maiden, Aston Frigate in a 311m grade seven, and Castle Sween in a 311m grade five.

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Round 14

GIPPSLAND TIMES TIPPING COMPETITION

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Eagles Richmond Melbourne GWS Giants Collingwood

4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

MARCUS & BEN 5 Round 14

4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 6 Carlton 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn Essendon Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

JOHN

Round 14

4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 6 Carlton 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne Carlton Brisbane

Stobies S tobies

TOTAL TOTAL

83 13

THIS ROUND

Ph: 5147 2333

JON

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4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

TOTAL TOTAL

81 13

THIS ROUND

KEN

Round 14

4 Essendon 4 Richmond 4 Geelong 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 6 Carlton 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne Carlton Brisbane

SALE MAZ MAZDA & MITSUBISHI MITSU

Land + Surf Sur Land Ph:: 5 Ph 5143 1911

BYRON

Round 14 4 Essendon 4 Richmond 6 Bulldogs 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS Giants 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 6 Nth Melbourne

Ph: 5143 0135 TOTAL TOTAL

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GRANT

Round 15

Round 14

Hawthorn 4 Essendon West Coast 4 Richmond Richmond 4 Geelong Sydney 4 Port Adelaide 6 Fremantle Greater Western Sydney 6 St Kilda Brisbane 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

Ph:: 5144 1311 Ph TOTAL TOTAL

78 13

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DURKS

Round 15 Adelaide West Coast Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

Round 14

4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 4 Melbourne 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

Ph: 0409 144 329

GRANT G MURRAY M

Ph: 5144 1622 Ph TOTAL TOTAL

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THIS ROUND

NATHAN Round 14

6 Hawthorn 6 West Coast 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Sydney GWS Collingwood

PPLASTERING LLAST AASST ST

Ph:: 55143 2345 Ph TOTAL TOTAL

79 13

THIS ROUND

JAMES Round 14

4 Essendon 6 West Coast 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 4 Melbourne 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

SONYA Round 14

6 Hawthorn 4 Richmond 4 Geelong Cats 4 Port Adelaide 6 Fremantle 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 4 Gold Coast

73 13

THIS ROUND

TOTAL TOTAL

80 13

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Eagles Richmond Melbourne GWS Giants Brisbane

P Ph: 5143 9333

THIS ROUND

TOTAL TOTAL

83 13

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CARL

Round 14

4 Essendon 4 Richmond 4 Geelong 4 Port Adelaide 4 GWS 6 St Kilda 4 Collingwood 6 Nth Melbourne

Round 15 Hawthorn West Coast Richmond Melbourne GWS Brisbane

Ph: 51442311 THIS ROUND

Each tipster has nominated a community group to promote throughout this year’s season

Sale Hockey Club

TOTAL TOTAL

THIS ROUND

Ph: 0409 215 670

Ph: 5143 0041 TOTAL TOTAL

82 13

Ph: 5144 6151

THIS ROUND

TOTAL TOTAL

THIS ROUND

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TOTAL TOTAL

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