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Wellington’s shocking family violence figures:
Highest in the state WELLINGTON Shire now has the highest family violence-related police call-out figures in Victoria, ahead of Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland per capita, according to Crime Statistics Victoria data to December 2020. And the figures are rising, with the latest data showing that family violence incidents in the shire
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31, 2021. Local service providers are feeling the strain, with the demand for services at its highest level ever. Gippsland-based Quantum Support Services, which offers support for people experiencing family violence, said the rise in family violence showed that more targeted education and support was needed. The service has experienced a rapid demand for services and increasing complexity and severity of violence during Victoria’s lockdowns, with many
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jumped by 1.6 per cent to 1407 to year ending March 2021. Research shows that reports of domestic abuse and family violence have increased around the world since the implementation of COVID restrictions, as isolation — paired with psychological and financial stress and substance abuse — triggers aggression and family discord. In Victoria, one in five criminal offences were family violence-related in the year ending March
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women seeking help for the first time. Quantum executive director Cindy Pullar said the demand for services was continuing to rise now that restrictions were being lifted, as more family violence victim-survivors were reaching out for help. “This trend will likely continue to rise past the pandemic,” she predicted. Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology shows a 42 per cent increase in the number of first time cases being reported in Victoria since the outbreak of the pandemic, and a 40 per cent increase in women seeking services for emergency assistance. Other data shows that Google searches on family violence have increased by 75 per cent, with reporting of a 200 per cent increase in urgent applications to the Family Court. Ms Pullar said more advocacy was needed to bring about improved visibility of services for remote and outlying areas, as most were only available in larger towns and cities. “If you can’t see the services, you can’t reach out,” she said. “We need to work toward more access points.” The welfare service is also calling for more funding for in-agency staffing in larger areas like Gippsland, and more safe housing options in Gippsland to stop the need for women and children at ongoing risk to choose between to remain in a violent home or being caught in asystem where they are waiting for secure housing. According to federal government figures, 23 per cent of women in regional Australia experience intimate partner violence, compared to 15 per cent in the city, with crisis accommodation shelters in most of regional Australia unable to meet demand. Ms Pullar said the drivers of family violence were “power, control and coercion”, with a majority of cases relating to gendered violence and psychologiContinued page 2
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Quantum Support Services has experienced a rapid demand for services and increasing complexity and severity of violence during Victoria’s lockdowns, with many women seeking help for the first time. are all advocating for and seeking to improve for Gippsland.” Ms Pullar said people would be able to access resources and information in one place and provide input. Jamie Williamson, chief executive of the Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-opt and deputy chair of the Gippsland Family Violence Alliance, said family violence was nondiscriminatory and affected everyone in one way or another. The website, at gippslandfamilyviolencealliance.com. au, will launch this Thursday, June 24.
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AUSTRALIA’S most-prestigious portrait award, the Archibald Prize, is coming to Sale, and Wellington Shire Council is calling on local businesses and attractions to get on board and start planning now for a “tourism boom”. Gippsland Art Gallery, at the Port of Sale, will host the much-loved — and often controversial — Archibald Prize exhibition in its centenary year. The gallery expects to draw as many as 55,000 visitors to Sale and the region to see the Archibald show, so business owners and tourism operators are being asked to discuss their plans for the period of the exhibition with council. Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said Gippsland Art Gallery would be the only Victorian venue to present Australia’s oldest and most popular exhibition. “Anyone in Melbourne, or anywhere else in the state, who wants to see the exhibition will need to travel to Sale,” he said. “That means we’ll see more people than Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium can hold head to our region across the 45
days of the exhibition.” The exhibition, featuring famous faces, self-portraits, unsung heroes and the $100,000 prize winner – Victorian artist Peter Wegner’s portrait of 100-year-old artist Guy Warren – will run from Friday, October 8, to Sunday, November 21. “The exhibition will be open seven days a week, so it presents an incredible opportunity for us to showcase our region – and, of course, that includes Wellington traders and tourist attractions,” Cr Stephens said. Local businesses are being invited to speak with council’s Archibald Prize project manager to discuss how to best prepare for this much-needed boost to Wellington Shire’s economy, such as extending trading hours, offering discounts to Archibald Prize ticket holders or offering attractions that appeal to visiting art lovers. Businesspeople interesting in support the event can email Archibald Prize project manager Melanie Caple at melaniec@wellington.vic.gov.au or register at https://bit.ly/ArchibaldEOI Archibald Prize winner, Portrait of Guy Warren by Peter Wegner.
Unions concerned about exploitation of South-East Asian workers on farms government decides to introduce a scheme that allows one sector to aggressively drive down the pay that should be circulating in regional economies. “Much of the labour shortfall on farms could be made up quickly by providing Australian-standard wages and protections. “Where there are still gaps, programs like the Pacific Labour Scheme and the Seasonal Worker Program are much better than simply opening the gates to vulnerable South-East Asian workers without adequate rights and protections.” The new South-East Asian scheme will be open to the countries belonging to the Association of South-East Asian Nations, or ASEAN. The visa scheme is expected to be in operation by September, and would be additional to the Pacific Island labour scheme which has a pool of 25,000 workers willing to undertake seasonal work in Australia. A new agriculture visa will also apply for UK citizens, which is separate to the working holiday visas. Victorian Farmers Federation Gippsland president Emma Germano recently told the ABC the agriculture-specific visa was overdue, and farmers needed confidence that seasonal workers would be available when needed. Foreigners make up 80 per cent of the harvest workforce, and farmers have long called for a specific visa to bring in more people who want to work on farms. In Gippsland, farmers rely heavily on seasonal workers coming from overseas, with labour shortages often causing loss of production and significant economic loss.
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However, in 2016 the National Union of Workers launched a test case in the Federal Court against a Gippsland vegetable grower. The union sought a preliminary discovery order to pursue evidence that the salad greens farm was linked to labour hire firms suspected of not paying workers correctly. The union made claims that workers from countries including Hong Kong and Taiwan were grossly underpaid and forced to work extreme hours between April 2013 and May 2015. And in 2015 ABC’s Four Corners’ investigation revealed the reality of how some labour hire contract businesses around the country were systematically abusing existing short-term temporary working visa arrangements. The show revealed that migrant workers on the former working holiday (417) visas across Australia were often denied pay and basic conditions, or were underpaid and subjected to abuse.
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UNIONS fear the federal government's new visa scheme proposal will exacerbate poor conditions for workers on some Australian farms. The Australian Workers’ Union last week said “rampant abuse and exploitation” was already happening daily on some farms, with the new visa scheme paving the way for less protection. The federal government has just announced a new visa scheme enabling agricultural workers to be recruited from 10 South-East Asian nations. The scheme is designed to replace the flow of workers that will be lost to the system after a new free trade deal with Britain scrapped the 88-day work requirement from British working holiday visas. The union called the move to remove some protections in the existing Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Worker Program as “shameless, stupid and immoral”. AWU national secretary Daniel Walton said that in forming a new trade deal, Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson decided Brits should no longer be subject to exploitation, but that it was “okay” for South-East Asians. He rejected federal government claims the new visa would provide extra protections for Pacific workers. “If the government goes ahead with this abhorrent proposal, exploitation and abuse on Australian farms will explode,” Mr Walton said. “And it’s already so bad it warrants a Royal Commission. “Aside from the humanity, this is also economically bone-headed. “At a time when we desperately need to be putting upward pressure on Australian wages, the
A NEW payment for people affected by ongoing power outages has been extended to all eligible households without power as of Thursday last week. The Prolonged Power Outage Payment of $1680 per week for up to three weeks will be administered by AusNet Services, and will help families buy the basics, find alternative accommodation and get through this difficult time. The government has written to the Acting Prime Minister requesting that this payment – which is expected to support about 7000 households – is co-funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Last Thursday, AusNet Services announced via its Twitter page it was “deeply sorry”, after initial estimates provided to customers were wrong. “Customers in the worst-affected areas of The Dandenongs should prepare to be without power for the next three weeks,” the energy network provider said. “We now understand the extent of the damage and scale of the recovery and repair ahead.” The new payment is on top of the Emergency Re-establishment Payments announced on Sunday, worth up to $42,250 for households, where homes are uninhabitable or inaccessible for more than seven days. The government is also in discussions with AusNet about payments owed to their customers who experienced outages. Bushfire Recovery Victoria will be stepping across to support the clean-up and recovery work for communities affected by storm damage, and still suffering with loss of power and communications. The Emergency Management Commissioner has also made an initial request to the Australian Defence Force for personnel to help with logistics and planning on the ground, with more requests to be made in coming days.
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Farmer says storms part of an emerging pattern
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Liz Bell A GIPPSLAND farmer who has spent years lobbying governments to act more quickly on climate change says Australia will experience more severe storms because of government “inaction”. Gormandale free range egg farmer Ian Onley, a member of advocacy group Farmers for Climate Action, is this week cleaning up his 90-acre Gormandale farm after the recent severe winds and heavy rain caused widespread damage. Mr Onley said weather was an important issue for farmers, who were well placed to comment on Australia’s changing climate and the devastating consequences of extreme shifts in weather patterns. “While we can’t put this one weather event down to climate change, it’s hard to ignore the sequence of events we are seeing in extreme weather events and say it’s not climate change,” he said. Like others in the region, his farm was hit hard by the storm that lashed Victoria, and he was without power to milk his cows for several days. “There were trees down, water and debris everywhere and just a mess — I even had to get in the kayak to get around to pick up the eggs. “It was pretty severe,” he said. Mr Onley — who has contested both federal and state elections for the Greens, said he had experienced significant changes in both the prevalence and severity of extreme weather conditions in the past few decades, but particularly in recent years. “My late father was here in the 1920s and I’ve been here for decades, and there has definitely been a change in the temperatures and weather patterns,” he said. “What really stuck me last week was the warmth of the winds and the fact that a south-easterly wasn’t cold like it usually is — there have been significant changes and we are experiencing the problems with that.” The recent storm and subsequent flooding is at least the second severe weather event in Gippsland since the terrible floods of 1995. Mr Onley said both storms were indicators of a changing climate, and accused the federal government in particular of “sitting on the fence”.
THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed further easing of restrictions, but says it will advocate for a detailed and comprehensive plan from the state government to deal with future COVID-19 outbreaks that formally considers business submissions, as well as health advice. The chamber is proposing the development of a warning system that would help business to respond swiftly to manage the flow of people and focus on geographic areas rather than locking down the entire state. It applauded the specific requirements around Melburnians travelling to alpine areas as “precisely the sort of targeted approach Victoria should adopt”. It also called for the daily the number of check-ins to be published, so that compliance was “top of everyone’s mind”. The chamber’s chief executive, Paul Guerra, said the restrictions were great for regional Victoria, but believed the restrictions remained too conservative for metropolitan Melbourne — “especially for events, entertainment and larger hospitality operators”. “The Victorian Chamber is advocating for business to have a greater say and certainty going forward, and wants to see the state government consult on a detailed plan on how it manages COVID-19, including a warning system with triggers and thresholds and the appropriate response,” he said. “The government has said that we have to wait seven days for further easing, but that current restrictions are a day-by-day scenario. “We are advocating for the restrictions to come off in the same day-by-day manner. “If things look good, let’s get going and not be restricted by the major weekly announcement, just as the government would act in increasing restrictions.”
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“That while we can’t put this one weather event down to climate change, it’s hard to ignore the sequence of events we are seeing in extreme weather events and say it’s not climate change.” — Gormandale farmer Ian Onley. “We have always had floods here, because we are near the Merriman Creek, but this is something different,” he said. “If we don’t do something soon it will be too late.” Farmers for Climate Action is a movement of farmers, agricultural leaders and rural Australians working to ensure farmers are a key part of the solution to climate change. The farmer-led organisation believes that if it can organise farmers, graziers and agriculturalists to lead climate solutions on-farm and advocate together, it can influence the farming sector and the government to implement climate policies that reduce pollution and benefit rural communities. Mr Onley said he was disappointed the federal government was not taking the lead more on climate action, and believed it was “too scared” to upset big donors. “As an industry, we need change, we need reliable power and we need certainty for the future,” he
said. The federal government says it is developing and administering domestic actions to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions and meet its obligations under the 2030 Paris Agreement commitments. It says Australia’s domestic policies ensure Australia is meeting its international obligations and “preparing for a lower emissions” future through investment and incentives for business and industry, reporting and regulation of the biggest emitters, and supporting individuals and households. Earlier this year Gippsland MHR Darren Chester warned his party to listen and be “part of the solution” when it came to environmentalism and emissions reductions, after some of his National party colleagues said they would cross the floor if Scott Morrison tried to legislate a mid-century net zero commitment.
Project to combat isolation MAFFRA Neighbourhood House is partnering with Wellington Shire Council to reduce social isolation in older residents in Maffra. As part of a project to reduce social isolation and loneliness and improve confidence and independence, the neighbourhood house is asking residents to complete a survey so it can identify what activities and services would help to keep people active and engaged as they age. A spokesperson said the neighbourhood house wanted to create opportunities for social interaction. “We would like to hear from
people who feel lonely and isolated and from those who have family and friends who have stopped engaging in social activities,” the spokesperson said. Surveys are being distributed to letter boxes and post office boxes in Maffra, and residents are asked to return them completed to the survey boxes at the Maffra Post Office, Maffra Library or the Neighbourhood House. Anyone who doesn’t receive the survey and would like one can phone on 5147 1487 or office@ maffraneighbourhoodhouse.com.au
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Warning following the drowning of platypus entangled in line
YARRAM police have arrested two men in relation to alleged offensive behaviour. The arrests follow reports of suspicious behaviour at the Alberton Reserve on the South Gippsland Highway, Alberton. People who have witnessed suspicious behaviour in these areas, or have any information in relation to the incidents, are being urged to phone Yarram police on 5182 5033, or make a report through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“Foreign objects like fishing line, nets, plastic pack rings and even hair ties can be deadly to animals like the platypus which are at risk of getting stuck in these items and drowning while foraging for food underwater,” he said. “We know fishing is extremely popular in Victoria, so we ask the fishing community to play their part by removing anything they put in the water, including collecting any broken fishing lines.” The maximum penalty for illegally hunting, taking or destroying threatened wildlife is $39,652 or 24-months imprisonment, or both. People with information about this incident or other wildlife crimes can make a confidential report to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. Information about how to help distressed or injured wildlife can be found at
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Businesses reminded they must use the QR code app
BUSINESS owners are being reminded they are now required to use the Victorian government’s QR code through the Service Victoria app — and Victorians are required to check in everywhere, every time – even if they’re visiting businesses for fewer than 15 minutes. QR code data is a key source of information for Victoria’s contact tracers. Authorities say the more Victorians check in, the faster the team can address outbreaks and ease any restrictions in the future. Health Minister Martin Foley said the government appreciated the time and effort that businesses of all sizes across Victoria had put into implementing QR codes. “We thank for providing a COVID-safe environment for their workers and their customers,” he added. “We ask Victorians to continue to be kind to staff as they ask you to check-in at your local shop, supermarket and other venues. “Checking in everywhere, every time is the way to play your part in beating this virus.” Government Services Minister Danny Pearson said the need for fast and accurate contact information about anyone who had visited COVID-19 public exposure sites was crucial in the fight against the virus. “It protects you and your community by helping us to identify possible links between positive cases more quickly,” he said. Businesses, including supermarkets, take-away shops and other retail settings must now use the government’s QR code through the Service Victoria app and nsure customers check in upon arrival — even if they visit the venue for only a few minutes. For customers who are unable to check in themselves, the government has also developed a Kiosk Check-in service, which allows businesses to check in their customers via the Service Vic App.
Victorians must check in everywhere, even if they’re visiting businesses for fewer than 15 minutes. More than 4800 locations across Victoria have the Kiosk Check-in service up and running, with some venues setting up multiple devices. More than 94,000 check-ins have been made using the service in the past week. Workplaces are also expected to ensure their employees check in via the Service Victoria app when working on site. Some workplaces are exempt from this for practical reasons including schools, childcare or early childhood services and outside school hours care services in respect of all students, teachers and other school staff.
Visitors, contractors and other workers will still be required to check in. Admitted or residential patients in hospitals or care facilities, ambulance workers, farms in respect of workers or others attending for work purposes and any work undertaken at a residential premise are also exempt. Workplaces have until July 1 to comply with the QR code requirement with an amnesty continuing until then. More than 178,000 Victorian businesses are currently using the free QR code service through the Service Victoria app, with more than 400,000 unique posters on display around shops and communities. QR codes will also be progressively rolled out across the public transport network, beginning with stations and then moving onto rolling stock. The state government has launched a new campaign urging all Victorians to check-in everywhere, every time. The campaign is being rolled out across television, radio, print, social, digital and out-of-home media, and will also be translated and tailored to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Street teams are also visiting businesses, targeting metropolitan aras as well as regional centres including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Shepparton. They discuss with business operators how they can make it easier for people to check in and be COVID-safe. Failure to comply with Victoria’s electronic record keeping requirements can result in on-the-spot fines of $1652. For more information about record keeping, visit corona virus.vic.gov.au/
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THE Conservation Regulator is urging fishers to dispose of fishing line responsibly after a platypus became entangled and drowned in the Mitchell River at Picnic Point, Bairnsdale, on June 10. The male platypus was found dead by a passer-by with the fishing line caught between its bill and head. It is unclear if the fishing line had broken off from a rod or was part of an illegally set line. People have been urged not to leave rubbish in waterways or throw away broken lines and nets, as they can trap and drown platypus and other native species such as rakali (a native water rat), turtles and birds. In January, the platypus was listed as a vulnerable species by the state government and more work is being undertaken to protect the iconic species, including funding to support habitat restoration. Gippsland senior forest and wildlife officer Glenn Lineham said waterways needed to be kept clear of rubbish to protect native wildlife.
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Warning to boaters to watch out for debris in Gippsland Lakes
The Paynesville Coast Guard is warning boat owners to avoid going out onto the Gippsland Lakes following flooding, because of the risk of colliding with debris. Photo: Ros Biddiscombe
BOAT owners are being warned to avoid the Gippsland Lakes until floodwaters have subsided, because of the risk of colliding with debris. Recent heavy rain has caused flooding in Gippsland, which has in turn caused branches and large trees to be flushed through the river systems and into Gippsland Lakes. The Paynesville Coast Guard is warning the debris represents a navigational hazard to boating on the lakes “for an extended period of time”. “The risk of collision with floating and submerged debris is considerable,” a spokesperson warned.
The marine search and rescue organisation is advising skippers and crews to remain extra vigilant when boating during the next few weeks. “If you collide with debris and your vessel is holed and taking on water, immediately call 000 and ask for marine assistance,” the spokesperson said. “Always ensure you and your passengers are wearing life jackets and your emergency equipment and training is clear and up to date. “Avoid going on the water at this point until the weather event and its resulting flooding has subsided.”
Maffra and Sale supermarkets introduce ‘quiet hour’ in stores Tuesdays WOOLWORTHS supermarkets in Sale and Maffra are now offering a low-sensory ‘quiet hour’ shopping experience designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. During quiet hour, Woolworths will lower lights, turn down music or radio and turn off oven buzzers for an hour, on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 11.30am. Following a successful trial in select stores, quiet hour will now be rolled out nationally. To date, there are already more than 750 stores nationwide which are already offering this initiative. Woolworths Sale and Maffra manager Jaimie Nash said customers had indicated a need for a low-sensory shopping experience in the area. “Our team takes great pride in ensuring the store is quieter and less stressful for customers who want to shop during quiet hour, and we look forward to welcoming them in store,” he said. The low sensory initiative was developed in consultation with disability service providers at Life Without Barriers. Life Without Barriers chief executive Claire Robbs said quiet hour was a good initiative which recognised the needs of some customers. “It gives people a way to do their shopping and increase their independence in an environment that is not stressful and overwhelming to them,” she said. During quiet hour, temporary changes are made to the store, including turning off bakery ovens or chicken cooker buzzers, reducing volume on store phones and registers on the trading floor, clearing store entry ways, reducing lighting and in-store music, removing roll cages from the shop floor, and stopping all PA announcements (excluding cases of emergencies).
Victoria’s unemployment rate has now declined to 4.8 per cent
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NEARLY 30,000 people found jobs in Victoria in May 2021 alone, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Victoria’s unemployment rate experienced the equal largest decline among the states, dropping by 0.7 percentage points in May, while the participation rate increased to a near record high 66.6 per cent. Victoria’s unemployment rate now sits at 4.8 per cent, below the national rate of 5.1 per cent and lower than the unemployment rate in March 2020 before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, the Victorian government set an ambitious Jobs Plan target to create 400,000 jobs by 2025 – 200,000 of them by 2022. Victoria has already smashed that goal, with more than 252,000 jobs created between September 2020 and May 2021. The Victorian Budget 2021-22 allocated more than $26 billion in statewide initiatives, the state government estimating it would support an average of 38,000 jobs each year during the next four years. This includes $206 million in training support, delivering 120 graduate placements for nurses, 140 postgraduate mental health scholarships, and 60 new graduate placements for allied health professionals.
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David Braithwaite CONVERSATIONS about the transport challenges for people living and working in regional and rural areas needs to be broader than just looking at allowing the general public to access school bus services, Wellington Shire Council will tell a state parliament inquiry. Council has made six recommendations in its submission to a parliamentary committee which is looking into extending the use of school buses by the wider community to increase mobility in regional areas. It will support the Department of Transport to allow discretionary conversion of dedicated school buses to route services. Council would also like to see school bus routes between key locations (such as Woodside to Sale, Briagolong to Sale via Maffra, and coastal routes) converted into public bus routes. In addition, it is advocating for a change in Department of Education and Training policy to allow people with student passes from postsecondary vocational and tertiary institutions to travel on the school bus network. Council also suggested incentives be provided for school bus operators to offer public transport services outside of the school bus timetable. It would also like to see a review of the exemption for Disability Discrimination Act compliance for school buses, given that many are or will be also used for public transport routes. But council will submit that the transport challenges experienced by rural and regional Victorians need to be broader than increasing access to school buses. While council acknowledged there was “no one ‘magic bullet’ solution to transport challenges experienced in rural and regional Victoria”, it
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A meaningful improvement in public transport options in the municipality will require cooperation across all levels of government and within communities, according to Wellington Shire Council. believes cooperation needs to occur across all levels for people in Dargo, Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, of government and within communities. Woodside, Briagolong, Licola, Coongulla, Newry, It says this will “enhance public, community and Boisdale and Port Albert to access services and ride-share transport options and ensure that an facilities in Sale,Yarram,Traralgon or Bairnsdale. equitable transport fare system is in place, that is There is no public transport between Sale and not based on the number of kilometres travelled Yarram. There are no on-demand community transport during a journey”. Councillor Gayle Maher said this was a key point. services operating across Wellington Shire, “If we were actually looking at the kilometres although some community organisations have travelled from Port Albert to Sale, I don’t think buses. “During recent consultations with Wellington too many of us could actually afford it,” she said. “We really need to ensure that affordability is Shire residents to develop the new four-year council just one of the considerations that we ask to be plan and municipal public health and wellbeing plan, community feedback emphasised the need considered.” In its submission, council stated the need for for increased public transport services to facilitate public transport in the shire varied and included connections to health, medical, recreation and social young adults needing to attend post-secondary services and support. “This was also a key finding from PTV’s 2015 pubeducation, people with disabilities who were unable to drive, older adults not willing or unable to drive, lic transport review,” council said in its submission. “Wellington Shire Council acknowledges the and vulnerable adults who didn’t have access to a substantial cost of adding new buses and services vehicle or a driver’s licence. There are minimal to no public transport options to public transport and school bus networks. “Better use of existing services is the most cost-effective way for rural communities to access essential transport services.” Council said removing the Disability and Discrimination Act exemptions for school bus services would improve universal accessibility should the wider public be allowed to use them.
Rough road to recovery
DEPARTMENT of Transport crews have been working hard to clear large amounts of debris from roads across the region, following recent wild storms. Huge Mountain Ash trees crashed across roads in the Strzelecki Ranges, with Tarra Valley Rd being particularly affected. In the Baw Baw Ranges, landslips are proving to be the biggest challenge. In some sections, large chunks of the road have fallen away, leaving only a single lane in place. Works to re-open Mount Baw Baw Tourist Rd are extensive and likely to take six months to complete. In Walhalla, there’s months of restoration work ahead as floodwaters gouged creek banks near the roadside, in some instances taking part of the roadside away. Traralgon-Maffra Rd, MaffraRosedale Rd, Bengworden Rd and Loch Valley Rd have all re-opened, some with speed
Cold-calling and door-to-door sales of energy products to be banned
NEW legislation banning cold-calling and door-to-door sales of energy products has been introduced into parliament. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the Energy Fairness Bill would protect households and businesses from aggressive and exploitative practices by energy retailers. The ban will come into effect on December 31. Door-to-door sales will also be banned for solar businesses, under the Solar Homes Program, from September 1. The bill also bans ‘save’ and ‘win-back’ offers, which often include short-term discounts but end up costing customers more in the long run. This misleading tactic is used by retailers to stifle competition, and by banning them, customers will be able to judge the genuine best price in the market – and not just for a limited time. The new legislation will also increase penalties to up to $1 million for energy retailers who arrange the wrongful disconnection of vulnerable customers, to protect customers in particular who are on payment plans or who need electricity for life support. The government is also introducing penalties of up to $1 million for gas and electricity licensees who provide false or misleading information to the Essential Services Commission.
Some of the spectacular Tarra Bulga Mountain Ash trees which were uprooted during recent wild storms. reductions because of flood damage on road surfaces. Department of Transport Gippsland regional director Sara Rhodes-Ward said it took an enormous coordinated effort to re-open roads following floods and storms.
“It’s a big job and we ask people to be patient while we make the roads safe for use again,” she said. Many roads are still closed in Gippsland. Visit traffic.vicroads. vic.gov.au for the most up to date information.
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Millions to help support those affected by family violence THE state government has allocated $44.1 million to support children affected by family violence and sexual assault, including adolescents who use violence at Funding will also help home. people fleeing family The funding sup- violence find a safe place ports the statewide for their pets. Research shows 53 per cent of expansion of adolescent family people experiencing famviolence reported their violence programs. ily pets had been harmed. In an effort to intervene early and address problematic behaviour, the funding will also extend sexually abusive treatment services and provide specialised sexual assault support to children and young people. The funding will also help people fleeing family violence find a safe place for their pets, with $1.3 million to support victim survivors of family violence to ensure the safety of, and ongoing connection with, their pets. Research shows 53 per cent of people experiencing family violence reported their pets had been harmed. National research has also found concern for pet safety can prevent women and children from reporting or leaving violent situations, and that leaving pets behind increases the risk of returning to a perpetrator. The funding will provide financial help for refuge providers to supply kennels, cat baskets, vet care and accommodation. It will also help family violence refuges and accommodation develop partnerships with vets, animal shelters and kennel operators. The state government says it has spent more than $3 billion to try to end family violence – more than every other government in Australia.
Back (from left) Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund secretary Myra Krafft, executive member Chris Love, Latrobe Health Services customer experience manager Joshua Breakwell, product and innovation manager Hannah Vincent, head of customer experience Joanne Nixon, and people and culture manager Kathleen Raymond. Front are GERF deputy president Lynda Bertoli and Latrobe Health Services head of marketing and business development Kate Jarvis.
A $25,000 donation to help Gippslanders recover from recent storms and floods
NOT-for-profit private health insurer Latrobe Health Services has donated $25,000 to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund to help with immediate financial support for Gippsland residents affected by recent flooding and storms. Latrobe Health Services spokeswoman Kate Jarvis also urged other Gippsland businesses to support emergency relief efforts as the clean-up from one of the worst Victorian storm events continues. “Gippsland is our homeland, and many of our members and the communities in which they live were hit hard by storm and flood damage, power outages, property damage and loss, and impaired access from and to their homes,” Ms Jarvis said. “We hope other Gippsland businesses will join us
in supporting relief efforts to deal with and recover from this emergency.” GERF spokesperson Barry Whitehead welcomed the donation, saying it would support Gippslanders with immediate relief – such as food and temporary accommodation — while insurance and government claims were processed. “Many within our community were forced to evacuate as a result of storm damage and flooding,” he said. “While the extent of the damage is still being assessed, we are aware of people needing immediate support. “It’s so heartening to see the goodwill from organisations ... who are coming through for this community during a very trying time.”
In addition to the GERF donation, Latrobe Health Services will directly support its fund members affected by floods by waiving premiums for up to six months under hardship conditions. Ms Jarvis said fund members who served as first responders either with the Country Fire Authority or the State Emergency Service would also have their premiums waived for one month in recognition of their efforts. “We ask all our members who have been impacted by this emergency to get in touch and have a chat about how we might be able to help,” Ms Jarvis said. Latrobe Health Services members can access more information by phoning 1300 362 144. To make a donation to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, visit gerf.org.au
A guide to gold prospecting
MORE than 170 years on from the beginning of the gold rush, budding prospectors retracing the steps of Victorian pioneers in search of their own bounty will have help, thanks to a new guide. ‘A Guide to Recreational Prospecting in Victoria’, produced by Earth Resources Regulation, provides handy tips to newcomers, as well as being a reference guide for the more experienced. It explains where prospecting can take place, what equipment can be used and how to comply with regulations, including obtaining a 10-year miner’s right for $25.20. Permitted activities in pursuit of gold and gems includes using metal detectors, picks, shovels, sieves and pans. Fossicking activities are permitted in state forests and regional parks, some national parks, state parks and waterways. Recreational prospectors make an important contribution to economies across regional Victoria, providing a boost to accommodation providers, suppliers, and other tourism businesses. Resources Minister Jaclyn Symes encouraged families to head out to regional Victoria and try their hand at prospecting.
“You never know how it may pan out,” she said. The Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria has supported the creation of the guide to connect new participants to its enthusiastic network. The new guide will also be available in other languages to help visitors to Victoria when taking regional trips and searching for gold. The guide, a video and other information on how to begin searching for gold and minerals are available at earthresources.vic.gov.au/fossicking
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Second chance at a deb ball
STUDENTS who missed out on their debutante ball because of COVID are being given a second chance to enjoy the experience, thanks to a determined group of locals. Parents Rhianan Bitar and Leanne Chester have paired with award-winning dancer Andrew Camp to organise a ‘last chance deb’-style event in Sale and will hold information sessions for senior students and parents today and tomorrow. Debutante or presentation balls have long been a ritual of Australian senior school life, and while the concept began in a different era, it is still an important way of celebrating the end of the senior school year in a manner far removed from everyday social life. Ms Bitar, whose daughter was in year 11 last year and missed out attending a school deb when COVID restrictions were enforced, said many young people in the area were disappointed at missing the experience. “Young people, both boys and girls, like the concept of dressing up and doing something formal ... I have beautiful memories of my own, and I think it’s a sweet, lovely tradition,” she said. Ms Bitar said the cancellation of debutante dances had also affected local businesses, including florists and caterers who had lost bookings, with the occasion providing an economic support for the community. “This is about the students having the chance to celebrate the end of a school year the way others have before them, but it’s also the chance to give back to the community and businesses who have had a difficult year,” she said. Ms Chester, secretary of the Sale Memorial Hall Youth and Civic Centre, where the ball will be held, said they would apply for a council grant to run the
Information sessions will be held today and tomorrow for those interested in making their deb in September. event and help cover incidentals. She said her daughter had also been looking forward to being a debutante when events were cancelled last year, and was keen to experience it with her friends. “It’s a rite of passage for young people, and we know from talking to lots of people already that there is strong interest in having some sort of presentation dance,” she said. Mr Camp, a highly regarded dance instructor who founded the Gippy Rocks festival, said he had even received interest from students from as far away as Traralgon keen to participate in a debutante event. “The only requirement is that participants are senior students still at school, and if we get enough interest there might be two events to cater for everyone,” he said. The information sessions will be today from 5pm at Sale Memorial Hall, and tomorrow at the same time. The deb ball will be held on Friday, September 10.
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Sale Army Cadets recently held a training weekend in Perry Bridge. Activities included navigation, radio communication, first aid, camouflage and concealment, building a survival shelter and setting up a vehicle check point. Army cadets is open to people aged 13 to 18 and is held at RAAF Base, East Sale, on Tuesday nights. Teenagers interested in joining can go to www.armycadets.gov.au and search for the 308 Army Cadet Unit. Pictured are Sale cadets carrying an ‘injured’ person during a casualty evacuation exercise. Photo: Contributed
Monday Tucker seeks home
STORM damage to Monday Tucker’s main venue, the Sale Memorial Hall, means Monday Tucker is searching for a new venue. The program will not resume again on July 5 as planned, but its coordinators are confident of finding a suitable venue soon, and will let its participants know as soon as possible. “People can again look forward to a cost-free, home-cooked style dinner, good company and safe and welcoming surroundings,” a spokesperson said.
Market taking a break
ROSEDALE Country Market, held at Rosedale’s Prince Street Reserve, is taking a winter break, and will return on September 12. For more information, phone Ken on 0448 315 882.
For garden lovers
THE Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens meets at 9.30am on the second Thursday of each month for a couple of hours of gardening, and interested people are welcome to join in.
Free guided tours are conducted from 10am on gardening days (meet at the main entrance). Private tours are available by appointment. For more information phone 5142 3237.
Wanderers social group
THE Wanderers is for married or singles, men and women and for those who would like to meet, have fun and enjoy others’ company. The group meets fortnightly on Fridays either at venues around Sale and district, or will hire a bus and explore places further afield. To allow for bookings, RSVP to Jan on 0421 605 461, or Val 0409 519 254. Community briefs are published for charity groups and non-profit organisations free of charge, as space permits. Particular publication dates cannot be guaranteed. Images may also be emailed, and should be at least 400kb jpeg files. The names and titles of all those pictured must be provided (except for large groups and crowd shots). Email briefs to news@gippslandtimes.com.au with ‘community briefs’ in the subject line. Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 22 June, 2021 – Page 9
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June Williamson’s 102 years young SALE woman June Williamson has lived through several pandemics and two world wars, but there isn’t much that’s been able to keep the centenarian down. Staff at Ashleigh House in Sale say their lovable resident is one of the most active and involved, and despite turning 102 on Wednesday is always keen to participate in as much as she can at the aged care home. Mrs Williamson enjoyed a low key celebration with her daughter Julie, staff and other residents this week over cake and screenings of some of her favourite music videos. When asked how she felt about turning the incredible age of 102, Mrs Williamson said with a cheeky smile,“Oh well, it’s just life, isn’t it?”. The former nurse, who had to give up her career when she married — as was the rule until the middle of the century — later ran a popular shop with her late husband called the Alexander Sports Store, near the former clocktower site in Sale. “It was a very good business, and we sold bikes, toys and all sorts of goods,” she said. Quite the extrovert according to staff, she has made many new friends since moving to Ashleigh House a few years ago, and lists her favourite pastimes as knitting, bingo, shopping and sport. Still a regular carpet bowls player, Mrs Williamson remembers fondly the days of travelling around the region with team mates to compete with other clubs. So it makes sense that her advice for longevity is sport-related. “You have stay active,” she said. “Don’t go mad going out at night, but stay active.”
Former ExxonMobil chief Richard Owen now has the title of OAM, after being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours list for his services to business.
Richard Owen says he is honoured to receive OAM
FORMER ExxonMobil Australia chief Richard Owen says he is honoured to have been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Mr Owen has received his OAM for his services to business, and said he had been overwhelmed with phone calls and congratulations messages since the announcement. Mr Owen and his wife Jennifer live in Melbourne, and still have family in Sale. “We both still feel very connected to the Sale area and we have been very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to live in many places around the world,” Mr Owen said. “We very much value the fabulous friendships that we have forged over our journey. “Just as my career has been a team effort with Jenny, I also consider the OAM as a joint honour.” The breadth of Mr Owen’s experience is well known within the Australian oil and gas industry. He is a former ExxonMobil executive, having served with the company in various roles for more than 37 years before his retirement from his roles of chairman and lead country manager in 2020. He initially graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering before embarking on his career, which took him to places such as the United States (including New Orleans, Houston and Alaska), Germany, and Indonesia.
Mr Owen eventually returned to his home country in 2013 as the chairman of ExxonMobil Australia after more than a decade working overseas. During his tenure, he oversaw a series of important integrations at the company’s Australian operations, including commissioning of the Kipper-Tuna-Turrum project and Longford Gas Conditioning Plant; replacement of the Longford to Long Island Point liquids pipeline; the fostering of a relationship between ExxonMobil and Opera Australia; and much more. Mr Owen was also an Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association board member from 2013–2019, and was chair of its executive committee from 2018–2019. He was an APPEA vice-chairman from 2015 to 2017. He also served extensively as the President of the Australian Resources and Energy Group (AMMA) and on the board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. An APPEA spokesperson congratulated Mr Owen on his “long and storied career” in the oil and gas industry. The Queen’s Birthday Honours list has recognised the achievements of 1190 Australians across a wide variety of careers and backgrounds this year. Mr Owen is looking forward to enjoying his retirement and to using his skills to advise and mentor in the future.
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MAFFRA Bowls Club will host a soup and sandwich lunch on Wednesday, June 30, from 11.30am, before playing indoor bowls from 1pm. Names can be submitted by phoning the clubhouse on 51471974 or Joy on 0438 456 875. MAFFRA Country Women’s Association branch will meet next Monday, June 28, beginning with social time from 11am before the monthly meeting from 1pm. The meeting will be held in the Maffra Recreation Reserve function centre, with COVID-19 requirements in place. There will be monthly competitions for best flower or stem and object something related to the British Royal Family. MAFFRA Neighbourhood House has been operating behind closed doors for most of this school term. Being on hospital grounds, the
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Letters to the editor Renewables projects cause concerns From Rosemary Irving, Woodside Landcare: THE article, ‘The road to renewables’ (Gippsland Times 15/6) provided some information about the Solis RE ventures in Gippsland. The Gippsland Renewable Energy Park proposed for Giffard West has caused considerable community unrest. While we all understand the need for renewable energy, these large-scale projects can have a very debilitating effect on the communities involved. The country along the 90 Mile Beach had been designated a Renewable Energy Zone by the Victorian government, and the area now has the prospect of large, ugly pylons carrying cables from the Latrobe Valley grid to encourage renewable energy projects in the area. Solis RE has a proposal for a 10,000 acre solar farm at Giffard West. There has been just one meeting where the consortium was pressured to provide information to anxious neighbours of the project who packed the West Giffard Hall. The community has concerns about the spectre of compulsory acquisition of land for renewable energy projects with resulting loss of agricultural income and also the aesthetics of 10,000 acres of solar panels or wind farms in their attractive agricultural landscape. Also happening in this coastal area is the Star of the South offshore wind turbine project by a Danish company. In contrast to the state government and local ventures, this company has proposed underground cables to connect to the grid and has had many community meetings. It is a pity our government is not so community aware and insists cables go underground for new renewable energy projects and that agricultural land and beautiful landscapes are not ruined by poorly-planned projects. Offshore wind projects are what is happening in more enlightened overseas countries.
Still many questions on renewables projects From Pat O’Brien, Sale: ‘THE road to renewables’ article (Gippsland Times 15/6) reads like a good news story, until one realises that there are so many unanswered questions about these projects. Are the solar panels to be used to be manufactured in Australia, or will they be imported from China? If so, will they be produced by slave labour as Daniel Andrews’ new trains are? What if China decides to impose a boycott on delivery as they have done with so many Australian products in order to force us to accept its ruthless ambition? If they are to be manufactured in Australia, where will the raw materials be obtained? Where will the copper, silicon, lead, lithium, cobalt, silver, graphite, nickel and other minerals required to build the panels and the batteries, be obtained? They will have to be mined and if the Kalbar project, where many of these minerals are available, is any example it will take years to get permits. The panels have a life span of 20 years or so. As we have seen in America, will the obsolete solar farms be left like an old cemetery with panels left to hang in the wind? And what about the old batteries? How will they be disposed of? What about the thousands of tonnes of concrete needed? Concrete is the third largest emitter of carbon emissions, so how will those emissions be offset? What back-up power is to be available when
www.gippslandtimes.com.au the sun does not shine and we keep on closing coal-fired power stations? Methinks it is not so very good news after all.
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Optimism will do little to Stop the urban sprawl tackle climate change and plan for the future From Dr Jillian Carroll, Heyfield: AS the elected MP for Gippsland, Darren Chester explains in an advertisement (Gippsland Times 15/6) that his role as a local MP “is to remain relentlessly positive and optimistic about the future, and focus on getting stuff done that makes a difference for the locals”. He then takes the opportunity to brand those in the media who criticise the government on climate change as “doomsayers” who portray Australia as “an international pariah and a laggard on emissions reduction”. To illustrate his commitment to the environment, he cites practical regional initiatives like “weed control, tree planting, erosion management and fuel reduction” as being preferable to “feel good statements of intent”. While these local initiatives are highly commendable, this small picture approach to managing global climate change is somewhat naïve given the ferocity of recent bushfires and their significant impact on the environment and community wellbeing. Therefore, surely it is the responsibility of coalition ministers like Darren Chester to do more than be “optimistic about the future” and refrain from relying on market forces and advances in technology to magically manage climate change. In fact, Darren Chester’s 19th century neoconservative, small government type of approach to economics lacks the capability to manage 21st century global and local issues like climate change or the transition to a renewablesbased economy. In contrast, the federal government needs to accept that climate change is a threat to both our economy, environment and national wellbeing and develop the required science-based plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Unfortunately, neither relentless optimism nor weeding and tree planting programs in local government areas like ours will substitute for the lack of national climate management plans beyond 2030, nor assist the workforce transition into more sustainable employment.
Should Sale revert to Flooding Creek? From Harry Hook, Flooding Creek: SALE is a great place to live, we all know that. But on the 170th anniversary of this town’s gazetting, let’s address the elephant in the room. The name of this town is terrible! Have you ever tried googling anything in Sale? You’ll be spammed by page after page of online ‘sales’ before you get to the phone number of that pizza place you’re looking for. Same goes if you’re trying to find out anything about the history of the place online, or explaining where you live to a friend from outside Gippsland. We need to change the name of this town back to Flooding Creek. It’s ecological, it’s got drama, it’s vivid, it’s true (look at recent events) — and the tourists will love it. Just think of the T-shirt! Sure I get that there would be a sizable cost with things like signs, but imagine the press it would generate for our town? We’d get great return on our investment in tourism, culture and livability. I’m sure Sir Robert Sale was a nice guy and all, but what relevance does he have to us here now? No offence, but the guy didn’t even visit the town that bears his namesake.
From Bob Hammill, Sale: MORE than 12 months ago I wrote a letter to the editor promoting the idea that council and town planners had raised the white flag and surrendered to developers. A quick review of the real estate ‘for sale’ sites and it’s obvious nothing’s changed and probably won’t change, because too many are making ‘easy money’ from the current approach. Large, vacant, flat land areas are being opened up to those who call themselves developers. A quick ring road, a few services and then they just sit back and pick up the profits from the sale of 30 to 40 house blocks. Down the track Sale and the business community will pay the price for this short-sighted approach. In 10 years parking in Raymond St won’t be a problem. Someone will have built a new modern shopping centre out among the new estates. In 20 years when government is looking to decentralise or build a university in Gippsland, Sale won’t be an option because the only sites will be too far out. With any development it’s critical to take a long-term view and we see mistakes all the time. Catholic College Sale is a prime example. Construction was completed in December and already it’s so overcrowded a battery hen would feel claustrophobic. Despite the gloom and doom it’s not all bad. Builders who buy rundown houses and build new ones get my tick of approval. They improve the appearance of Sale and they don’t contribute to the urban sprawl. They may not make as much as the developers out for a quick buck, but there’s a bit of honour about what they do.
Thanks to storm and flood responders From Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South MLA: AS Gippsland faces yet another ordeal, I am reminded again just how lucky I am to be the local MP for such an amazing community. I have been overwhelmed by the passion
and generosity of the people of Gippsland who continue to support one another as we face storm damage, floods and ongoing power outages – all while navigating restrictions from the coronavirus pandemic. I have been travelling the electorate and seen the devastation first-hand, but Gippslanders have put their shoulders to the wheel and supported one another. Whether it has been farmers clearing roads, community organisations coordinating accommodation or showers, local business people offering hot meals and other services, or just everyday citizens spontaneously offering help where they see a need, Gippslanders have responded incredibly. While this doesn’t surprise me because I know the people of Gippsland South have generous hearts, it is important that everyone’s contribution is recognised. Of course, at the peak of those doing the heavy lifting are our wonderful State Emergency Services volunteers alongside our professional emergency services staff and many hardworking council staff and public servants who are helping to coordinate the response. Unfortunately, there will no doubt be more support needed in months. If you are in a position to assist financially, the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (www.gerf.org. au) has launched an appeal to provide financial assistance to those affected by the flood. Donations can be made online or at NAB branches. On behalf of all those affected and to everyone who has played their part, I say very sincerely, thank you for your efforts. The Gippsland Times welcomes letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity, and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation. Thank you letters are discouraged and poetry will not be published as a letter. The Gippsland Times does not publish letters from anonymous contributors. Letters must include a phone number or email address for purposes of substantiating authenticity. The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff. Email letters to news@gippslandtimes.com.au
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Beetles and Monaros on display at the soon to be upgraded GVC THE Gippsland Vehicle Collection’s Automotive Museum in Maffra has been successful in receiving funding under the latest round of the #lovegippsland Stronger Communities Program. The collection’s committee plans to use the $20,000 to improve the ventilation and useability of the dining area, with a suspended ceiling and reverse cycle air-conditioner to be installed in the museum’s dining area — the Pitt Stop. The dining area will be able to be used by the community in times of emergency. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester visited the museum to announce the funding, and discuss the scope of works to be undertaken. Mr Chester said the museum was a unique asset to the region and it was important to support the facility. “The museum is a drawcard for our region so ensuring it can continue to run and improve its facilities is essential,” Mr Chester said. “While the museum brings visitors to the region it also boosts the local economy with visitors extending their stay and exploring more of Gippsland. Until the end of June, visitors to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection can see the current ‘First and Last’ exhibition, celebrating the first and last models of particular vehicles manufactured or assembled in Australia. Dream cars take many shapes and forms, and while Volkswagen Beetles and Holden Monaros don’t have much in common, there is no doubt they have both starred in the dreams of many car lovers. At the entrance to the exhibition is a pair of Volkswagens – a 1954 Volkswagen Beetle and a 1976 Volkswagen Beetle L – each as lovable as the next. Volkswagen Australia began importing complete knockdown kits from Germany and assembling them in Melbourne in June 1954. The ’54 model features a unique oval back window. One of the VW’s greatest attributes was a heater that drew no electrical power. Activated by a tap on the floor, it delivered either a trickle or full-on blast of engine-heated air that could cook your feet well before it demisted the windows. The ’54 Beetle currently on display was bought
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model ordered with a range of options including a 307 ci V8 engine, standard V8 disc brake front end and limited slip differential rear end. It is a floor shift, two-speed automatic and has been in the same family since 1974 as a daily driver. The original motor is still fitted, but did have a rebuild at 309,000kms. Monaro production ceased in 1975, but was reintroduced in 2001.
The 2003 model on display has an LS 1, 5.7 litre, 5665cc V8 engine of all-aluminium construction. The next exhibition, ‘Rods and Custom Vehicles’, will launch on Sunday, July 11, with all enthusiasts invited to take their own special vehicles along for display in the grounds. For more information, visit gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au or facebook.com/gippslandvehiclecollection The Gippsland Vehicle Collection is 1A SaleMaffra Rd, Maffra.
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THE team at Longford has been working hard in the lead up to winter to make sure it is ready to maintain the supply of gas during the winter peak season. Esso Australia has a long history of supplying reliable and affordable energy to Australia for more than 50 years. Millions of Australians rely on the Gippsland gas processed through Longford for cooking and running heaters that keep homes their homes warm, especially in winter. Gippsland gas is also used to generate electricity that powers homes and businesses in south-eastern Australia, particularly during periods of peak electricity demand. As the Australian government’s gas-fired recovery plan demonstrates, the affordable and reliable supply of natural gas is also critical to supporting Australian manufacturing and the thousands of people employed by manufacturing businesses across the country. Esso Australia continues to work with manufacturers to develop competitive gas supply agreements and support Australia’s economic recovery. For example, it recently extended its gas sales agreement with Oceania Glass, which will see the company continue supplying Gippsland gas to support Australian glass
Esso column production until at least the mid-2020s. Oceania Glass, Australia’s only manufacturer of architectural flat glass, makes and distributes glass for use in Australian homes and buildings. Employees at its Dandenong South operations rely on the supply of Gippsland gas to power the furnace at the heart of its manufacturing process. Esso Australia is also exploring alternative uses for its products, such as the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture’s recent agreement with Air Liquide to capture and reuse carbon dioxide extracted from Gippsland gas. Under the new agreement, Esso Australia will capture and send excess CO2 from the Longford Gas Conditioning
Plant to Air Liquide, which will then process and provide the in-demand gas in various forms to Australian businesses. CO2 is typically used for a variety of important functions that are essential to everyday life including food preservation, the transportation of blood and other human specimens such as plasmas, soft drink, beer and wine production, meat and poultry processing, water treatment, desalination and cold storage. People who would like more information about Esso Australia’s operations or its community initiatives can drop me a line at communityANZ@ exxonmobil.com
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Artists highlight species loss
LOCAL artists concerned about species loss are preparing for multiple simultaneous exhibitions in galleries across Gippsland. The exhibition, titled Emergency: Species loss, by CARE: Concerned Artists Resisting Extinction, includes the works of a collective of 100 professional artists responding to the loss of native flora and fauna in Gippsland and beyond. It was mid-August 2019 when a call to arms went out to Gippsland artists by well-known wildlife painter Dawn Stubbs. A recent update of Australia’s official list of extinct and threatened species had increased from 34 per cent to 38 per cent. Fears were rising about the Australian summer ahead, and warnings from professional firefighters and weathermen were dire. One hundred artists responded to Dawn’s appeal, including painters, printmakers, sculptors, filmmakers, photographers, installation artists, musicians and dancers. And so the idea for the exhibition was born — artists with multiple skills would exhibit in galleries simultaneously across Gippsland — all working to one theme. Collaboration began between seven Gippsland galleries stretching from Gippsland Art Gallery in Sale to the Great Alpine Gallery in Swifts Creek. Also included were the Maffra Exhibition Space, Briagolong Art Gallery, East Gippsland Art Gallery in Bairnsdale,Amegilla Gallery in Bruthen and Orbost Exhibition Space. The artists set to work. They were asked to create works of art which spoke about the plight of hundreds of thousands of unique creatures and millions
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of acres of magnificent eucalypts and other species, thought-provoking work that would inform people and move them to action. Then the 2019-20 fires hit, wreaking havoc across Australia. In New South Wales six people died, 700 homes were destroyed and the fire front was 6000 kilometres long at its worst, with an estimated loss of three billion native wildlife creatures. Months after the onset of the fires Gippslanders, including many CARE artists, staggered out of the smoke and ashes, only to be greeted by a nightmare of a different dimension. The COVID-19 pandemic brought
much human activity in the world to a standstill, including the exhibition. East GippslandArt Gallery,Bairnsdale, gateway to hundreds and thousands of acres of fire-ravaged bushland, was able to hold a CARE exhibition in March and April, two years after the movement called CARE was formed. Fifty-four artists exhibited and it was well attended by local people and visitors. Organisers say the artwork did its job, emotionally moving attendees by bringing home to them the suffering and destruction of three billion birds, mammals, marsupials, other native animals and their habitats. Fish, invertebrates
Intellectual Vandalism
AN exhibition by Jeremy Kasper is on display at Briagolong Art Gallery. Intellectual Vandalism uses abstraction to communicate emotion, “giving life to feelings that may not be easily expressed”, according to the artist. Kasper and his wife own and operate Kurb Skateboard shop in Sale. Since 2014, he has been creating commissioned street art murals on walls and private residences around Gippsland. His works have previously featured in galleries in East Gippsland and Latrobe. In 2017, Kasper collaborated with local artist Robbie Farnham to cover the rear wall of the Sale RSL and Community Club with a giant mural
paying homage to Australia’s military history, and last year, he painted the formerly drab, concrete stanchions of the Thomson River floodway overpass near the Longford Swing Bridge with a giant Gippsland Water Dragon, Brushtail Possum, and Azure Kingfisher. Intellectual Vandalism will be held at Briagolong Art Gallery until July 18. An opening event was held on Saturday. The gallery, on the corner of Forbes and Avon Sts in Briagolong, is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 4pm. For more information, visit the gallery’s Facebook page or email briagolongartgallery@ gmail.com
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and insects were not included in the count. It is now 2021, and after COVID-19 cancellations and postponements the project has been salvaged. Beginning on July 24, the remaining five galleries — Gippsland Art Gallery, Maffra Exhibition Space, Briagolong Art Gallery, Orbost Exhibition Space and the Great Alpine Gallery — will simultaneously host exhibitions. Once again artists are working in their studios. This time 77 artists are involved, aiming to put the spotlight on the need to protect Australia’s diverse wildlife populations and ecosystems.
The five exhibitions will begin simultaneously showing from July 24, but the official openings will be staggered to give people the opportunity to see and hear all guest speakers. The Gippsland Art Gallery Sale official opening will be held on Saturday, July 24, from 2pm, with federal Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe the opening speaker. There are no planned official openings or events at Maffra Exhibition Space, but artists will endeavour to man this space for the duration of the show to answer questions and talk about the artworks. Twenty-five artists will be exhibiting 22 artworks across these two central Gippsland galleries. Briagolong Art Gallery’s official opening will be Saturday, July 31, from 2pm, and will be preceded by a presentation by Sea Shepherd Australia spokesperson Tony Smith. Twenty-three artists will be exhibiting in this artist-run gallery. A special event will be held at the Orbost Exhibition Centre on August 14 between 4pm and 6pm. Fire behaviour scientist and adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University, Phil Zylstra, will question planned burns, while flying fox advocate Lisa Roberts will speak to her photographic artwork on local ecosystems affected by planned burns. A ‘Fire and Rain’ exhibition will take place at the Great Alpine Gallery, Swifts Creek, from July 2 to August 30, featuring seven works by CARE artists. The opening will be performed by East Gippsland Shire councillor Tom Crook at 5.30pm. Many of the works can be viewed online by searching for “CARE — Concerned Artists Resisting Extinction” on Facebook or visiting www.instagram. com/care_artists/
Let loose and laugh at the library with Aussie Kids Rock
WELLINGTON Shire libraries are getting ready to rock this July school holidays when lovably loud band Aussie Kids Rock brings its musical theatre show to Sale, Stratford, Maffra and Heyfield. Aussie Kids Rock has been described as the Flight of the Conchords for kids, teaming manic comedy skits and crazy costumes with instantly catchy songs, such as Wilbur the Worm, Emo Emu and the Humpty Dumpty Blues. It is a fun blend of comedy and music that has seen guitarist and bass player CJ and drummer Deano rack up more than 1000 shows across the country. And Deano, the class clown of the two, has the kids (and parents) laughing out loud throughout the performance. The comedic duo’s show is aimed at six to 11-year-olds and they perform a range of musical styles while encouraging the audience to join in with
easy-to-learn dance steps. Aussie Kids Rock will play on Thursday, July 1, at Sale Library from 10am and 1.30pm; and Friday, July 2, at Stratford Library from 10am,
Maffra Library from 1.30pm and Heyfield Library from 4.30pm. Tickets are free and available via Eventbrite at bit.ly/ WSClibraries
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Luke Sinclair Set at Stratford Courthouse
ALTERNATIVE country Americana outfit The Luke Sinclair Set will grace the Stratford Courthouse Theatre’s stage on Saturday, July 10. Through his recent work with multi-award winning Americana outfit, Raised by Eagles, and his earlier work with alt country pioneers, The Idle Hoes, Sinclair continues to forge a well-respected and lasting name for himself across Australia’s music industry. His debut solo album, Heavy Dreams, released
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THIS winter Gippsland Art Gallery is delving into the back catalogu gue u of one of Australia’s most fascinating senior artists. Jock Clutterbuck rose to prominence in 1966 with a series of breakthrough prints and sculptures that caught the attention of the Melbourne art world, but the following year found him living and working in Gippsland. Wisdom Journey shows what happened next in a stunning display of ambitious and energetic artworks that established Clutterbuck as a leading artist.
Unusually for an artist, Jock Clutterbuck has never painted, but has built a career on printmaking and sculpture. The current exhibition focusses on the period between 1967, when he was living in Warragul, through to 1972, when he had a rapid development in techniques and ideas. On one hand a grounded grr and practical artist, on the other his artworks explore mystical and spiritual themes inspired by Eastern philosophy. His semi-abstract images, however, remain engaging and accessible by the general
public and explore a ra ange of recurr rrent r landscape form ms such as a lightning storm, sunrise, pools, and waterfalls. Wh While h technically outsttanding (Clutterbuck was a pion neer in the use of colour stencill printing) these artworks aree full of wit and humour. Fifty years on, thee early art rtworks t of Jock Clutte erbuck have survived the t est of time and remain endu uringly relevant today. Wisdom Journey is on display at Gippsland Art Arr Gallery, Sale, until Augu gust u 1.
in Feb 2021, has once again captured the attention of music aficionados across Australia’s alternative country scene. Doors will open from 6.45pm, with the show to begin from 7.30pm. The Wits End Bar will be open. Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse. com.au
The Courthouse Theatre has had help from Music For Victoria and Arts Centre Melbourne to put on the show.
Briag Film Festival next month
ORGANISERS are crossing their fingers that the Briagolong Film Festival will now go ahead from Friday, July 16 to Sunday, July 18, restrictions permitting. The festival, which is usually held during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend but has been postponed to July, is an annual event that screens
Australian films and showcases short films made by local filmmakers. It is held in the beautiful heritage-listed Briagolong Mechanics’ Institute Hall. This year’s festival will feature the screening of Rams on Friday night starring Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson and
Asher Keddie. The festival has in the past attracted more than 800 visitors, and the committee is confident of another successful weekend, albeit most likely with restrictions. For more information, visit
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Chinatown at The Wedge tomorrow
SALE Film Society will host a screening of the Hollywood classic, Chinatown, tomorrow night. Described as a true classic of late 20th century America cinema, Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston star in the crime thriller, which is set in the seedy (but sunny) streets and deserts of 1930s Los Angeles. The society will give out prizes to those wearing best hat and to anyone wearing a kipper tie or a bandage over their nose a la Mr Nicholson. Chinatown will be screened at Sale Cinema from 7.30pm tomorrow night.
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31, with a value of $46,549,023. The value of the works increased largely as a result of the permit issued for the new TAFE Gippsland facility in Sale, while new residential estate areas in Longford, Maffra, Sale and Stratford continue to show high levels of development.
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N average, Victorian households are saving more than $1000 on their annual energy bills through the state government’s Solar Homes program. The latest data shows participants are saving an average of $1073 on their power bills — higher than the initially predicted savings of up to $890 a year – while making a major contribution to reducing emissions and supporting new jobs. The program has installed 785 megawatts of solar PV capacity since 2018, contributing to the state’s renewable energy target of 40 per cent by 2025. It has reduced 750,000 tonnes of carbon emissions from the National Electricity Market since 2018. The program supported 1097 new jobs
in the solar industry in 2018-19, 2530 in 2019-20 and 2158 in 2020 to March 2021. The number of Victorian households applying to be part of the solar revolution also recently topped 150,000. Victoria has the highest rate of renewable energy job growth in the country, with 30 per cent of all renewable energy jobs based in Victoria, and 56 per cent of those in solar. Since its launch in 2018, the Solar Homes Program has provided more than $270 million in rebates to help Victorian households install solar systems, making solar accessible, driving down energy prices and helping to tackle climate change. More information, including eligibility criteria and authorised retailers, can be found at solar.vic.gov.au
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VICTORIAN Fox and Wild Dog Bounty collections have resumed in regional Victoria. Agriculture Victoria has a COVID-safe plan in place for each bounty collection centre. People attending collection centres must comply with COVID-safe principles including using QR codes to check-in, physical distancing, good hygiene practices and wearing face mask indoors (unless they have a lawful reason not to). Authorities are reminding hunters are to
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A HORTICULTURE workforce forum will be held in Sale today, to update growers on initiatives in place to support them in growing, retaining and looking after their employees. Gippsland’s horticulture industry produces 25 per cent of Victoria’s vegetables, so having a stable workforce is crucial to its ongoing success. The forum will have speakers including representatives from Food and Fibre Gippsland,VegNET Gippsland, the Victorian Farmers Federation, TAFE Gippsland and Agriculture Victoria. Food and Fibre Gippsland’s employment program, supported by Jobs Victoria, has been working with growers for the past four years, providing support in finding the right employees, funding and facilitating training for new employees and introducing trainees to the horticulture industry. The program aims to spread its reach further and wider across the region, and Food and Fibre Gippsland will use the forum to explain how growers can access ongoing support through the program to build a strong, robust workforce for their business year-round. Victorian Farmers Federation farm safety advisor
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FAVOURABLE seasonal conditions for the first half of 2021 coupled with a positive outlook will result in a faster national flock rebuild, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s 2021 sheep industry projections recently-released half year update. Australia’s sheep flock continues to undergo a significant rebuilding phase and is predicted to grow by 6.3 per cent to 68.1 million head. This follows the flock falling to its lowest level on record in 2020, at 64 million head, after years of drought. MLA market information manager Stephen Bignell said the speed of the rebuild was also a result of lower than previously expected sheep and lamb slaughter in 2021. “Lower slaughter numbers for sheep and lamb, which MLA are now forecasting to be 6.1 million head and 20.3 million head respectively, are being driven by continued good weather in key sheep producing regions,” he said. “These strong seasonal conditions are encouraging producers to retain more ewes and ewe lambs for breeding purposes. “Despite being revised down from the February projections, lamb slaughter is still expected to be above levels from last year, when 20 million head were slaughtered. “In 2020, lamb processing capacity in Victoria was impacted by COVID-19 social distancing measures in the latter half on the year. “Therefore, it is expected that lamb slaughter could accelerate in the second half of 2021 and
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DAIRY processor Saputo Dairy Australia has begun a partnership with Dairy Australia focused on helping farmer suppliers build their farm business management skills. Saputo is encouraging its suppliers to sign up for Dairy Australia’s Our Farm, Our Plan business planning program, which provides a range of resources and a simple ‘now, where, how’ planning cycle to help dairy farmers identify and achieve their long term-business and lifestyle goals. Saputo director of supplier relations Anthony Cook said the company was committed to ensuring
its farmer suppliers are supported with the tools they needed to be successful. “Our Farm, Our Plan is assisting farmers in creating and maintaining a viable business plan,” Mr Cook said. “We recognise the value of this initiative for farmers and the many benefits it can bring to their short and long-term farm business success. The partnership with Dairy Australia reinforces our ongoing pledge to help build a sustainable dairy industry.” Our Farm, Our Plan is supported by the Farm
Fitness Checklist, an online self-assessment tool that helps dairy farmers evaluate their farm business performance anywhere, anytime. Dairy Australia managing director David Nation welcomed the new partnership with Saputo, and said building farm business skills and improving profitability was a key commitment of the Australian Dairy Plan. “Our aim is for all dairy farms to have a long-term business plan in place within the next five years,” he said. “Our Farm, Our Plan provides a straightforward
process for farms to identify and document their long-term goals, as well as better manage risk. “It includes a one-on-one follow-up for farmers participating in the program over 24 months to support them to embed and implement their plans,” Dr Nation said. SDA suppliers will receive information on Our Farm, Our Plan in coming weeks. To find out more information about Our Farm, Our Plan and the farm business checklist, visit dairyaustralia.com.au/OFOP
Warning on mice baiting
AS mice move into houses to seek food and shelter as the weather gets colder and farmers continue to try to manage mice numbers, Agriculture Victoria is reminding farmers to follow the guidelines when using mice bait. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority recently issued a permit allowing double strength zinc phosphide baits to be used. The permit includes additional instructions that bait users are legally required to follow to reduce the risk to non-target species. Instructions for using the double strength zinc phosphide baits include: Only applying the bait at night or early evening, not during the day; Applying the bait only once prebaiting monitoring by bait cards has indicated that a high population of mice are present. Do not apply the bait in a trail or in piles; Not applying the bait to the outer 50 metres of crop or within 50m of native vegetation; and Not using the bait on sites where non-target animals are feeding or known to occur or frequent. These additional instructions complement those already placed on the product label such as: Do not use this product in the home and home garden; Do not graze harvest any crops or
allow livestock to graze baited areas for 14 days after application; Do not contaminate dams, rivers, streams and waterways with the baits or used containers; Excess, unused or spilt bait must be buried below one metre; and Use a full face respirator with combined dust and gas cartridge and elbow length PVS gloves when opening and using the baits. Agriculture Victoria statewide chemical specialist Steven Field said it was important bait users followed these statements. “There is a degree of concern in the public about the risk of baiting to
non-target species. “By using baits correctly, farmers can demonstrate to the public and regulators that they are abiding by their legal responsibilities as landowners. “To ensure continued access to baits, it is important that farmers follow all the instructions on the permit and label. “As all zinc phosphide baits are Schedule 7 Poisons. In Victoria users are legally required to hold an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit and strictly follow all label directions.” A person who uses baits illegally
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REGISTRATIONS are now open for the Future Drought Fund Science to Practice Forum, to be held from June 29 to July 1. The forum will bring together for the first time participants in the eight new Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs from around the country. A $117.3 million investment into the Research and Adoption Program is expected to harness innovation and drive the development and adoption of drought-resilient technologies and practices. Federal Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister
David Littleproud said the program helped farmers, agri-businesses and rural and regional communities build drought resilience through investment into collaborative development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities. “An essential part of the program is the eight Adoption and Innovation Hubs which provide networks for researchers, primary producers and community groups to work together to enhance drought resilient practices within their focus region,” he said. “The $66 million investment from the Australian government for the
hubs has leveraged an additional $114 million in co-contributions, with 143 partner organisations, and are in more than 40 locations across Australia. “The Science to Practice Forum will provide an important opportunity for hub members, including farmers, industry, agribusinesses and communities, to connect and collaborate. “Each hub will present their region’s co-design priorities and how they plan to address these issues over the next four years. “The forum is also an opportunity to contribute to the Research and
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Adoption of Community Local Law 2021 Notice is given, pursuant to section 74(4) of the Local Government Act 2020, that at its meeting of 15 June 2021, the Wellington Shire Council (Council) resolved to revoke the following existing local laws: • Streets and Roads Local Law No.2 – 2011 • Municipal Place Local Law No.3 – 2011 • Environment Local Law No.4 – 2011 • Livestock Local Law No.5 – 2011 The Council also resolved to make the new Community Local Law 2021. These guidelines outline the requirements, conditions, and standards in a single document. The Community Impact Statement has been developed as an explanatory document to seek to improve consistency, clarity, and transparency for those affected by the Local Law, including businesses and community members. The Objectives of the Local Law are to: • Provide for those matters that require a local law under the Local Government Act 2020 and any other Act; • Prohibit, regulate and control activities, events, practices and behaviour in places throughout the municipality, so that no nuisance is caused and there is no detriment to the amenity of the neighbourhood, to a person or to a person’s real or personal property; • Support Council’s objectives to promote a physical and social environment throughout the municipality in which residents and visitors can enjoy a safe quality of life, that meets the reasonable expectations of the community; • Provide for the administration and exercise of Council powers and functions; • Provide for the peace, order and good government of the municipal district of the Wellington Shire; and • Repeal any redundant local laws. A copy of the Wellington Shire Council Community Local Law 2021 and Community Impact Statement may be inspected or obtained from Wellington Shire Council Service Centres at 18 Desailly Street, Sale and 156 Grant Street, Yarram and may also be accessed on Council’s website, www.wellington.vic.gov.au. David Morcom CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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A/c Paynter Farms - Ellinbank 50 Springing Holstein Heifers 2 1/2 yrs by A.I. Silverline, Game Changer, King Tut, Wentworth. Etc 37 program mated to calve 23rd July to McApple & Megasire, 13 program mated to calve 15th August to Megasire and Cabriolet. Vendor bred heifers with the herd being dispersed in 2019. Herd was ranked in top 10% of Holstein Herds in Australia based on genetic merit A/c S Darling - Morwell - Dispersing Herd 60 A.I. Bred Aussie Red cows calved from 15th April by Eik, Foske, Donato. Current Av. 30 L Further details next issue A/c Various vendors 30 In milk & springing cows & heifers
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L ar d n e r Pa r k B i - Mo n t hl y DA I RY SALE
Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265
Maffra Newsagency Newry Store
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Livestock
For hire or sale. Angus, For sale. Phone 0499 772 Limousin, Hereford, 484. Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762. In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, 2nd lay Hy-line. $5.00 it is an offence to each. Phone: 5145 6340. advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal $$$ Cash Paid $$$ Gippsland is included in the Ph. Dave 0418 202 202 advertisement.
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Heyfield Lions Club Inc.
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MACALISTER CAFE
Ready to own and operate a boutique cafe with amazing potential? Fully equipped and ready to go with the perfect location. Closing down for a quick sale. Access to private courtyard, meeting rooms. Low overheads and great lease options. For more information or to arrange an inspection contact 0477 055 649 after 3pm.
Situations Wanted
Opportunities exist for truck drivers to work in local timber plantations carting to local and Melbourne based mills, (home every night). Log truck driving experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. The successful candidates must hold current licence, MC or HC, pass pre-employment medical and must complete daily paperwork. They must have good communication and organisational skills, be self motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Please send resume with references to office@leesons.com.au by Tuesday June 29, 2021. Leeson's Logging and Cartage Mill Lane, Rosedale www.leesons.com.au
Newspaper Deliverer Required for Patten Street, Coverdale Drive area. Please phone Sam 5144 6513
GARDEN/ODD JOBS
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Garden Nursery
Newspaper Deliverer Required for
Looking for a Sea Change?
Mallacoota P-12 College has several opportunities to join our small, coastal community. If you are committed to education, wanting to make a positive impact on your students learning and welfare and enjoy living in a remote but vibrant community, there could be a role here for you. Mallacoota P-12 College is in the Far East of Victoria, surrounded by National Park and the coastline. We are currently seeking: ● Principal-Range 4 ● Social Worker/Psychologist ● Secondary Maths/Science Teacher ● Secondary English/Humanities Teacher ● Education Support-Community Newspaper Editor
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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL
Adoption of Council Budget 2021/2022
Applicants will need to access Recruitment Online via the DET website: www.education.vic.gov.au and search for Job Openings in Mallacoota. For more information please contact the office by phone on 03 5158 0254 or by email at mallacoota.p12@education.vic.gov.au
Copies of the Budget are available to download from Council’s website www.wellington.vic.gov.au
Canteen Manager
Our school is in search of a canteen manager to begin in the role from Term 3, 2021. The successful applicant will need to obtain a Working with Children Check and have completed a Food Handler's Certificate. Details of Position: ● Hours: Approximately 7 hours per week (with the potential to increase) ● Pay Rate: $28.53p/h ● Tasks: Includes food preparation, ordering, cleaning of canteen, customer service, daily transactions and banking. To apply for the positon please email resume and a description of relevant food experience/work history to boisdale.cs@education.vic.gov.au
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Experienced Bookkeeper
About the business Well established and dedicated team working in the Agriculture Industry in Sale in the heart of Gippsland Victoria, seeking an experienced bookkeeper. Our ideal candidate will be able to satisfy the following qualities: ● Good communicator ● Self-Motivated ● Strong work ethic ● Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment ● Bright personality with a "can do" attitude About the role We value all our team and seek to add a hands-on operator with a keen eye for details, to manage the entire bookkeeping requirements of our corporation. This role will include: ● Daily debtor, creditors and bank reconciliations ● Data entry and management of payables and receivables and customer accounts ● Processing anaging end of month procedures ● Processing payroll and superannuation ● Internal general periodic reporting as required ● Liaise and work with company Accountant ● Ad-hoc Accounts and Administration tasks as required from time to time Benefits and perks Salary negotiable for the right candidate. Immediate start available. Mandatory Skills and experience ● Essential - Extensive Xero Experience (min 3+ years) ● Thorough knowledge of accounting concepts ● Basic knowledge in excel and outlook ● Time management and good communication ● Ability to use own initiative To apply; Please forward your application to: hr@plus1group.com.au attaching a current resume and a cover letter addressing the experience requirements for the role. Applications failing to follow this process will not be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications close Friday 25th June, 2021. The employer reserves the right to close the position early if a suitable candidate is found.
Administration Position
Measurement Plus is seeking an experienced Office Administrator for a full-time position working Monday to Friday. The role is to provide administration to enable the efficient delivery of maintenance services to a major end user in the Energy Sector. Duties will include, creation and management of new jobs, preparation of reports for both internal and external stakeholders, preparation of job packs containing all information required for technicians to complete work, and general administration duties as required. To be successful in the role, candidates will need: ● Strong written and verbal communication skills ● Excellent attention to detail ● Accurate data entry ● Strong organisational, planning and time management skills ● To be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Dairy farm Senior Farm Hand position available
Boisdale Consolidated School
For further information, do not hesitate to contact the school on 5145 4391.
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At the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 15 June 2021, Wellington Shire Council adopted the 2021/22 Budget in accordance with Section 130 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) and has submitted a copy to the Minister for Local Government.
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Previous experience with SAP/IPES and/or Sage would be an advantage. To apply please send CV and Cover Letter to hr@measurement-plus.com.au
Mallacoota P-12 College
Raglan St, McGhee St, Bishop Crt area. Please phone Sam 5144 6513
Situations Vacant
Cross Infection Cleaner Sale and District Specialist School is seeking the services of a Cross Infection Cleaner to work at the school for 4 hours per day, 3 days per week. (Wednesday to Friday)
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Pruning, weeding, rubbish removal, gutters, window cleaning available. $25 p/hr. Ph: 0418 420 395.
Situations Vacant
Log Truck Drivers
Found in Coles in the afternoon of 7/6/2021. Description required to claim. Ph: 0427 362 013.
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A senior farmhand is required for a 650 cow seasonal calving dairy herd in the Macalister Irrigation District of Victoria. The farm is well located, being approximately 9 kilometres from Maffra and 2 kilometres from Boisdale. The farm is a 565 acre irrigation farm. The herd is milked in a 50 stand Rotary shed fitted with ACR's. Two high-quality irrigation out-blocks are used to grow young stock and grow fodder for the dairy farm. The senior farm hand would work with a farm team of 5 members. The applicant should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in dairy farming. The aim is to encourage all members of the team to work towards developing a farm of which they can all be proud, and to have a work environment in which the staff are well rewarded for their efforts. Cow health, and cow welfare, are important components of the farm management. Accommodation would be available, and the cost of rental dwelling would be subsidised. Remuneration would be agreed by negotiation, but would be well above award wages. Further details of the position, and expressions of interest, should be submitted to Jakob and Jeannie Malmo at jmalmo@malmfarms.com.au or by phone to 0448 471 480.
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL
Communications Officer
WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL
Senior Community Development Officer
• Position No. 881 • Permanent full-time • Band 5 $68,035 - $78,202 per annum plus 9.5% statutory superannuation Wellington Shire Council is looking for a bright, vibrant, and energetic Communications Officer to join its Communications and Media Team. In this role you will be responsible for the development and delivery of a range of media and public relations services to Wellington Shire Council. The successful applicant will possess thorough attention to detail, along with excellent communication and time management skills. A good understanding of politics is essential. This position will be well suited to someone who has either had previous journalism or media communications experience and can work in a fastpaced, deadline driven environment. If you have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to operate well in a fast paced, complex environment and be capable of managing competing priorities in a delivery focused high performing team then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate how they meet the criteria below: • Strong communication skills both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate effectively on all levels. • Political knowledge and understanding of political processes. • Highly developed evaluation and decision-making skills. • Ability to identify and source relevant content for a range of mediums. • Exceptional attention to detail with a proven ability to set goals, manage competing demands and fluctuating workloads. • Skills with the Microsoft suits of products, Adobe Creative Suite skills are beneficial. Key selection criteria and a position description may be downloaded from www.wellington.vic.gov.au/careers or by phoning (03) 5142 3145. Applications must address the key selection criteria as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than 5.00pm Wednesday 7 July 2021.
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• Position No. 877 • Temporary Full Time (for up to 12-month period) • Band 6 $82,055 - $89,315 per annum plus 9.5% statutory superannuation • Based in Sale, Victoria Are you passionate about enhancing the community in which you live? Do you have the drive to assist in the development of a healthy, connected, sustainable and inclusive community? An exciting opportunity exists within our Community and Culture Division to work as the Senior Community Development Officer and develop strong connections across the Wellington Shire. As the Senior Community Development Officer, you will be required to plan, coordinate and deliver various activities relating to community development, social policy and planning including early years, disability access and inclusion and seniors planning. In addition, you will form an integral part in promoting and implementing activities linked to our Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021 - 2025 (Healthy Wellington 2021 – 2025). To be successful in this role, you will require knowledge and understanding of community development principles and have the demonstrated ability to provide high-quality policy advice and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders on social and community issues likely to impact upon the local community’s current and future needs. If you are driven and passionate about our community, then we would welcome your application. Key selection criteria and a position description may be downloaded from www.wellington.vic.gov.au/careers or by phoning (03) 5142 3145. Applications can be submitted via the website and following the instructions or by forwarding hard copy to the: Human Resources Officer, PO BOX 506, SALE VIC 3850. Applications close Sunday 4 July 2021 at 12 midnight.
KOORI MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER Full Time Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer to join the Koori Liaison team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Full Time Ongoing basis. Reporting to the Koori Liaison Team Leader the successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander patients at LRH. The successful applicant will be required to: ● Provide advice and support to members of staff engaged in direct care of patients/clients across all mental health services acute and sub-acute services at LRH ● The Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer is part of a team and as a consequence is expected to support and cover other staff engaged in providing a dedicated Koori Health Liaison service ● All Koori Liaison Officers are members of the Koori Services Development Forum which is established to facilitate communication and coordination of all activities relating to the provision of Koori services and initiatives across the entity. To be successful in this position you will need to have: ● A suitably qualified person who is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and accepted by the Aboriginal community ● Current Victorian driver's licence ● Qualified Community Development / Social and Community Welfare Worker, Mental Health or other appropriate qualification which may include nursing, or working towards through personal initiative For further information about this position please contact Gail Mounsey, Koori Liaison Team Leader on (03) 5173 8653.
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Sale Amateur Basketball Association are seeking expressions of interest for Squad Coaches for the upcoming 2021/22 season. All Applicants will need to hold a Working with Children's Check, have a sound basketball background and knowledge and be highly motivated. Could all interested parties please contact SABA with their interest by email to: sale.basketball@hotmail.com Applications close July 14, 2021.
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VE Commodore ute 2009, man., 1 owner, log books, low 113,000km, Tein Super Cars Street lower susp., good tyres, tow bar, tint., great car, XWA-429 $15,750 MAZDA 6 Classic sedan, o.n.o. Ph 0429 167 502. 2009 model, 140,000kms, excellent condition, new tyres, r.w.c., black duco, Caravans auto $9995. Phone 0409 741 079.
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2012, 5 speed manual, 148,500kms, full-service history, 1 owner, excellent mech. and body condition, $22,490, R.W.C provided, Located Sale. Phone: 0406 050 265.
Jayco Hawk, 2008 with annexe $18,000. Phone 0419 862 970. NOVA Revivor 2011, 19'6'', single beds, full ens., new Thetford 3-way fridge, solar panels, HR hitch, always undercover, v.g.c. $39,500. 0402 140 919.
Caravans
ROYAL Flair Series 4, QS bed, solar panel, 2 deep cycle batt's, all hoses, awn. mat., annex, 12v TV, swr, 12 mths reg, many extras, $23,500. 0427 740 727.
WINDSOR
16', Streamline pop top, 2001, d/b, gas stove, a/c, 3 way frig. Full annex, plus extras Reg to 3/2022 $13,000 ONO Phone 0402 158 048.
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Cabinet Maker/Joiner AL Joinery is looking for a Full Time Cabinet Maker/Joiner to join our team. Apprentices considered. For immediate start. For more information email: aaronlynchjoinery@gmail.com or call Keone on 0419 544 241
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DAVIS, Edward Gordon, 04/07/1938 - 17/06/2021 Loving Husband of Jill (dec.) and partner of Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Jenny, Gordon and Janette, Sandra and Andrew, Steve and Allison. Loved Grandpa Ted of Merinda, Laura, Carly and Luke, Jenna and Justin, Kate, Meah and Cameron. Great Grandpa of Harry, Lacey and Jack. Son of Gordon Mitchell Davis (dec.) and Ruby Olive Davis (dec.). Special Brother and Brother-in-law of John and Margaret, Barb (dec.) and Wally (dec.), Bev and Ray and Ross. Reunited with Mum.
HALLETT, Leonard Arthur. On June 15, 2021, at the Alfred Hospital. Dearly loved son of Arthur and Lilian, brother of Jack, Patricia and Fay (all dec.). Cherished and loving husband of Lynette. Toyota Landcruiser, Much loved and devoted 1950-1990. Phone Zach father and father-in-law of 0448 622 234. Thomas and Meg, Chloe, Jessie and Emma.
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JONES (nee Bennett), Nancy Jean. Passed away peacefully in the Maffra Hospital. 22/01/1930 - 20/ 06/ 2021 Aged 91 years. Daughter of the late Arthur and Irene. Sister of William (dec.), Arthur (dec.), Dorothy (dec.), Ellen, Joan (dec.), Douglas (dec.), Ray (dec.), Florence, Max and Shirley. Loved wife of Clarence (dec.). Cherished mother of Margaret, Kathy, Lionel and Debbra. Mother-in- law of Rick and Carol. Beautiful grandmother of Melissa, Alisha, Glenn, Rohan, Rachel, Kelly, Natalie (dec.), Adam, Shane, Jake, Casey and Kobi. Great Grandmother of 26.
So dearly loved and so God looked around his garden and saw an empty very sadly missed. place, He looked down upon the At Peace earth and saw your tired 8x5 with removable rack, can send photos. $1950 Due to Covid restrictions, face, o.n.o. Text Brad on 0476 a private family funeral will He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, be held. 167 042. We look forward to God's garden must be welcoming everyone to a beautiful, He only takes memorial in celebration of the best. Len's life at a later date He knew that you would never get well on earth when restrictions permit. Cash paid for older again, caravans. Phone Ken He saw the road was 0418 547 047. getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, So he closed your weary Situations eyelids and whispered, Vacant "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, For a part of us went with Engagements you, the day God called you home. PARAMOUNT, Duet Expanda 2015, 20'6", family van, sleeps 5, swr/toilet combo, w/mach., oven, 2 tables, 2 TVs, full annexe and lots more. Beautiful van $62,000 o.n.o. Phone 0427 671 780.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Latrobe Regional Hospital
Are you seeking a career in healthcare? LRH has a range of opportunities available for individuals who like to make a difference and care for our community. ● Occupational Therapist Grade 3 ● Social Worker ● Avon Nurse Unit Manager ● Registered Nurse - Nurse Bank ● Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy ● Graduate Nurse Mental Heath: ● Koori Mental Health Liaison Officer ● Community Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician ● Psychiatry Registrar ● Eating Disorders Coordinator ● Senior Clinician - PECT ● Mental Health Postgraduate Program For further information, including how to apply positions descriptions and application closing dates please visit our website https://lrh.mercury.com.au/ Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.
We Are Hiring
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JONES, Nancy Jean. My nan, A girl or woman could never want a better nan. She was kind, loving, and always thinking of others. The best Nan to us, and brilliant great grandmother to Calum. Until we meet again Nan, all our love, Neil, Rachel and Calum. JONES (née Bennett), Nancy Jean. 22/1/1930 - 20/6/2021 Dearly loved and loving Mum, Nan and Great Nan to Lionel and Carol. Glenn, Sally, Brodie and Dylan. Kelly, Kane, Connor, Max, Zane and George. Adam, Ange, Archie, Hazel and Koa. Mum you didn't deserve to go through what you have these past few months. Your strength, dignity and the love for your family shone through to the very end. We will miss you terribly, Mum, but you will remain in our hearts and memories forever. We love you. xx
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CHAMINGS, A Gathering to remember and celebrate the life of Mrs Jacqueline Chamings will be held at the Cowwarr Hotel, Main St Cowwarr on FRIDAY (July 2, 2021) commencing at 12.30pm.
DAVIS A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Edward Gordon Davis will be held at the Grandstand Complex, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead Street, Leongatha on MONDAY (June 28, 2021) commencing at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Service. A Private Family burial will precede the Service. The Service will be livestreamed, visit www.handleyfuneral services.com.au to view
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IRVINE (née Glenn), Elizabeth (Betty) Mary. 29/01/1929 - 10/06/2021 Daughter of Dorothy and Digby Glenn, and sister to Valda (all dec.). Our dear Mum passed quietly in Sale hospital on Thursday 10/6/21, after a long and wonderful life filled with adventures with her beloved husband Ross (dec. 13/3/2013), both in Australia and New Guinea. She will be missed by her sons Glenn and Cameron and her daughter-in-law Laurel and grandchildren Chloe, Seth, Dane and Mace and all those who knew her, both relations and friends. She would always have a cuppa and a friendly ear for any who needed it. Her family was everything.
JONES, Nancy Jean. My beautiful Mum, you have been my inspiration all my life. There are no words to express how much I love you. I will think of you every day until we can sit and laugh together again. Heaven's not waiting for the best any more, because you just arrived. "Don't go to sleep before I do" Love you Mum. Deb xxx
Nanna Jones, My beautiful Nanna Jones, you are missed so much. I will forever cherish all the special memories we have shared together. You are my Angel and loved by everyone. You are the best Nan anyone could wish for and I was lucky that you were mine. You're always in our A beautiful, ageless and hearts, my beautiful gracious lady who will be Nanna Jones. missed by so many. Love, your Bobbles xx The family link that held us all together What will we do without you? SIMMS, Debbie Sue. May you rest in peace till Forever remembered, my we meet again. friend. RIP. To the Queen of our - David. family. Nan Jones. Treasured memories we will keep STEINKI Herbert 18/12/1925-17/6/2021 forever. With love from Lissy Dare, Passed away peacefully at age 95. Gaf, Ben, Tom and Will. The postman will now Beloved husband, father, deliver Tom's letters to grandfather and great grandfather. Heaven. Gone to be with Mum. JONES, Nancy Jean. Never forgotten My beautiful Mum, so kind Forever in our hearts. and caring. l could not have asked for a better Mum. You were the most loving grand nan to Funerals Alisha, Rachel, Natalie (dec.) and Shane - great grand nan to Calum, Georgia, Angus and Chayce. Rest In Peace now fly ASHTON high with the angels. (nee Millar), Love you always, Kathy. A Thanksgiving service to celebrate My loving Nan, and great the life of Mrs Jean nan to my sons Angus, Cameron Ashton will Chayce and the little great be held at St John's granddaughter you won't Anglican Church, cnr get to meet. Will grow up Church and Thomson to know the loving person Sts Maffra NEXT you were. Thank you for TUESDAY (June 29 my lucky number 7. 2021) commencing at Shane and Halee love you 2.30pm Nan. JONES, Nancy Jean. 22/01/1930 - 20/06/2021 Beloved mother of Margaret and mother-inlaw to Rick. Best Nan to Melissa and Dave, Rohan and Trinity. Great Nan of Campbell, Benjamin, Lachlan, Thomas and William.
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Nan, you were so special to us - so many stories and so many laughs. We are going to miss everything . We were so very blessed to call you Nan and Great Nan. Rest easy now. All of our love Shane, Alisha and Georgia.
Please visit our website for the livestream on Jean's service.
IRVINE (née Glenn) The funeral service for Mrs Elizabeth 'Betty' Mary Irvine will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 1pm TOMORROW (Wednesday June 23, 2021), followed by burial at the Sale Cemetery. Please see our website for livestream details.
JONES (nee Bennett) Due to covid restrictions, A Private Funeral Service for Mrs Nancy Jean Jones will be held at Our Chapel on THURSDAY (June 24 2021) commencing at 1PM, followed by interment at the Maffra Cemetery. Please visit our website for the live stream of Nancy's service.
SIMMS A private family service for Ms Debbie Sue Simms will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 1pm TODAY (Tuesday June 22, 2021) followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery. Please see our website for livestream details.
STEINKI, For Funeral arrangements for Mr Herbert Steinki, please check our website or phone:
Sport
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Fast4 Challenge at Sale Tennis Club
Maffra junior Miranda Laskowski.
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Junior tennis competition at Maffra
MAFFRA Lawn Tennis Club will host a Saturday morning juniors competition during school term three. Players will be put into teams of two, and will play a match of doubles with a partner, and then a game of singles. Teams will be placed into sections, depending on the number of players. Play will begin at 9am, and should finish before 11.30am. There will be a small cost to cover ball use. Players of all abilities are welcome. To register interest, phone club coach Tristan Salerno by this Friday, June 25, on 0432 052 125.
Publicity officers are invited to send in their club’s news to sport@gippslandtimes.com.au In Memoriam
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SAVAGE, Helena. 11/11/1941 - 24/06/2020 Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, we still have so many memories of the one we loved so very much. Your memory is our keep sake and we all carry you in our hearts every day. Sadly missed but never forgotten. Love always and forever, Dick, Robyn, Janet, Darren, Angie and families.
Bereavement Thanks
SALE Tennis Club’s first Fast4 Challenge season for 2021 finished last week, with the Tennis Tragics taking out the trophy. The season consisted of four rounds of tennis spanning eight weeks, after interruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and floods. This didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the teams who turned up rain, hail or shine, to play, socialise and enjoy the sausages fresh from the barbecue. Eight teams made up of workmates, social clubs and friends took to the court to play the modified game format during the extended season, with each team playing three sets of Fast4 tennis each night. After the four rounds were finally completed, the Tennis Tragics, made up of Jo Rule, Jo Mactier and Prue McNaughton, were declared the winners, and will enjoy a night at Graze Family Bistro, Sale, for their efforts. Described as the tennis equivalent of the Twenty20 format of cricket, the shortened format offers a fast alternative, with only four points, four games and four rules — there are no advantage scores, lets are played, tie-breakers apply at three games all and the first to four games wins the set. The modified format provides an exciting and much quicker variation on traditional tennis, with each set limited to about 20 minutes. The Fast4 Challenge catered for players of all standards, from beginners to seasoned campaigners, with the bonus of a popular weekly prize. Following the success of this Fast4 Challenge, Sale Tennis Club is now seeking new players for the next season which will begin in August. Players can be from businesses, family or friendship circles, or individuals can put their names down and be sorted into teams. Prior tennis experience is not needed, and families and new players are especially welcome. Sale Tennis Club is also recruiting for its night
Course reopens after storms SALE Golf Club members have been rewarded for their hard work at the weekend, when the course reopened after a brief closure. Members volunteered to clean up the 18-hole course in Longford following recent storms, which brought down trees and limbs during recent wild storms. The deluge soaked the ground, and trees toppled as they bore the brunt of strong winds. Uprooted trees, debris littering the fairways and waterlogged bunkers prompted the closure of the course. Club president Rob Horner said while the rain made it impossible to drive on the course, it was mainly the debris and leaves that had caused a headache for those cleaning up. He said it was the worst he had ever seen the course. “There’s been water on the course that we’ve never seen before,” Mr Horner said. “We couldn’t really get an accurate gauge on how much water got in the rain gauge, because it was
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GRANT, Ned. The family of the late Ned Grant wish to extend our sincere thanks for the love and support, phone calls, cards and beautiful flowers we received during our sad time. A special thank you to Bradley and his team, Julie and Al and Karen.
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Sale Tennis Club’s Fast4 challenge players were keen to take to the court after interruptions caused by COVID-19 and floods. Photo: Robin Lowe With the club’s courts now lit with electricity pennants, which begin in July. Night pennants run on Tuesday and Thursday generated and stored onsite, Sale Tennis Club nights, with play from 7pm and finishing about can cater for up to 56 players per night, so those 9.30pm. interested are encouraged to get in early. Player lists are displayed at the clubrooms. For more information about night pennants, or Night pennants cater for players of all standards, to sign up for either the permanent player or fill-in and teams are graded around individual abilities lists, email theelms82@outlook.com or phone Robin to ensure an even competition. Lowe on 0418 514 788.
coming in sideways. “We did register about 85mm overnight, and that was just enough to really destroy the place. “There’s a couple other trees that have had the wind hit them hard, and they had a bit of rot in them, so they’ve come down really easy.” Thanks to the work of volunteers, the course reopened on Saturday, although soggy conditions underfoot mean no golf carts will be allowed on the course until further notice. Players are also being advised to keep away from all standing water and not to walk through wet areas. The course’s new local rules include the ability to lift, clean and place a ball through the green (including the rough) within one card length. All bunkers are deemed ground under repair, with the shot to be taken at the nearest point outside of the bunker. Mr Horner thanked all those members who had volunteered their time to get the course back on track. Photo: John Morgan
Touch finals tomorrow night Laurie Smyth SALE Touch competition’s A Division elimination finals were held last Wednesday night, resulting in Nagle and Longford Trailer Hire playing off in tomorrow night’s A division grand final. Longford Trailer Hire, the minor premier, defeated fourth-placed Pink Panthers by just one try in the last minute of the game. At half time, the Panthers led with two tries to one, and in the second half Longford added four tries to two. The Panthers’ Ben Skuce made the first try of the game, while Longford’s Michael Hinchcliffe made the last — giving Longford the win. The game was an even contest, with each team defending and restricting the trying opportunities of the opposition. Longford finished with five tries made by individual players: Kye Hinchcliffe, Michael Hinchcliffe, Kobi Laudani, Rhiannon Massey and Brodie Towers. Daniel Barclay and Ben Skuce each made two for the Panthers. Best players were Brodie Towers, Brysen Nottle, Ben Skuce, Rhiannon Massey and Emma Deanne with 14-year-old Kye Hinchcliffe winning the encouragement award. The second elimination final was between Nagle and Mustangs. At the half time break, it looked as though the game could have gone either way as Nagle
led with four tries to three, however in the second half Nagle added four more to just the one — with the final score eight to four. Nagle’s try-scoring machine, Kyle Grummisch, was kept to just the one try but was instrumental in creating opportunities for his teammates. The game was extremely fast — perhaps a little too fast, as in first half, players from both teams lost opportunities because of the wet and slippery conditions. Mason Annear played a great game, making one try in the first half and three in the second half. Isla McCarthy made two, with one each to Jackson Annear and Grummisch. Ryan Rosenberger sprinted 50 metres to run down Grummisch, stopping the Nagle speedster from scoring. Both these players would be their respective team’s fastest. Ryan finished with three tries for the Mustangs. Jake Bartholomeus made one. Best players were Oscar Crunden Smith, Ryan Rosenberger, Mason Annear, Isla McCarthy and Nicola Rosenberger, with Jessica McGovern winning the encouragement award. Tomorrow night, both A and B Division grand finals will be played from 6.30pm. Presentation night will be held in the Sale City social rooms immediately following the games. In B division, Phoenix/CAT’s will play Porky’s (referee Mustangs).
On the links Maffra
June 19, men’s par medley: A grade: P Lee 3; DTL: M Donald 2, J Gray 0, G Simpson -1, A Cashman -1; foursomes championships: scratch winner G Howard, B Moyle 79 (+7); handicap winner M Daley, R Rosenberger 73/94 (+1), runner-up J Kingscott, K Newsome 74.5/93 (+2); DTL: B Gray, O Howden 77/95 (+5), N Tacey, M Corbitt 77/88 (+5), L Maguire, A Naylor 79.5/86 (+7), M McQuillen, T Howden 79.5/90 (+7); NTP: 2nd P Dowton, 7th B Day, 11th A Cashman, 12th F Robbins, 16th T Humphryis. June 20, men’s medley stableford: K Renooy 38; DTL: M McMillan 36, L Holmes 36, M Harrigan 35, D Alexander 35.
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June 19, men’s stableford: A grade: P Jellis 41, runner-up S Williams 36; DTL: R Downe 35, D Salerman 35, M Brickle 34, R Donaldson 34, A Smoth 33, G Thomson 33, E Dowsett 33, L Harper 33, K White 33, P Cousin 33; NTP: 3rd D Salerman, 6th D Watson, 11th E Dowsett, 14th R Donaldson; women’s: P Schaper 29; NTP: 11th T Potter.
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City edges out Glengarry
Bombers keep Pies scoreless
Liam Durkin
BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG reminded local rival Sale why it is the reigning premier, notching a tidy 9.6 (60) to 0.0 (0) percentage booster and continuing its formidable AFL Gippsland Women’s competition winning streak — which now spans three seasons. After a few weeks’ lockdown-enforced break and the scheduled bye, round six resulted in an opportunity for newcomer Sale to prove it was better than its 8.14 (62) to 3.4 (22) round one loss to its northern neighbour. Unfortunately for Sale, the Bombers’ defence was impenetrable, and despite several black and white crusades, the Magpies were held scoreless by the experienced Bombers side. The Bombers’ best, which included sisters Emily Porter and Sarah Jolly, as well as Ashley Jans, Sarah Madden, Sarah Elson (who kicked two goals) and Chelsey Bray, put on a clinic at Sale Oval, giving the learning Magpies an opportunity to see the competition’s best in action up close. The ladder leaders look to continue their winning streak at home against fourth-placed Lindenow South this weekend — during the teams’ last clash, the Bombers managed a 128 point to nil win over the Swampies. Lindenow South will be feeling somewhat confident after a 1.2 (8) 3.2 (20) win against cellar dwellers Warragul Industrials at the weekend, but will still need a bag of tricks and then some to overcome BoisdaleBriagolong in its current form. The match will take place from 2pm at Boisdale Recreation Reserve this Sunday. Despite the loss, Sale sits in third place after showing promise early in the season, and will have a far better chance at victory this Sunday away at Foster Showgrounds. Foster is fifth placed on the ladder, with a solitary victory against the Industrials in round one. If Sale’s Alice Kuizenga, Kate McMillan and Jacqueline Edwards continue their goal kicking form, the Magpies should hold their third spot. — Sarah Luke
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The match saw Luke Stuckey play his 100th game for Rosedale, while under 18 Spencer Fox made his senior debut. TRARALGON Tyers United flexed its muscles against Cowwarr. The Bombers led from go-to-woah and won 20.8 (128) to 5.6 (36). By halftime, the margin had extended to 50 points, and a quarter later, Cowwarr was facing a deficit of 70 points. Brad Kelleher kicked eight goals for TTU, while Guy Sinclair nabbed five. Ricky Cochrane was best on ground, along with Kade Duncan, Jacob Albanese and Kieran Jones. Best for the Saints were Pat Tainsh, Shane Morgan, Jack Casson, Ben Coffey, Shane Galea and Scott Cooper. YARRAM again proved it will be a team that just won’t sit down in season 2021. The Demons led at every change to win on the road 9.15 (69) to 5.6 (36) against Heyfield. Yarram opened its account with three goals in the first quarter, and was able to go on from there. Errant kicking in front of the big sticks cost the Demons a greater winning margin, as in the end they registered 13 more scoring shots than the Roos. Griffin Underwood again led the way for Yarram, while Keifer Sutherland and Jesse Field were also solid.
Brayden Woodland, Brad Adam-Berry and Billy Linaker stood out for Heyfield. YALLOURN Yallourn North was merciless against Gormandale, winning by 203 points in a 36.24 (240) to 6.1 (37) annihilation. The Bombers’ percentage climbed from 211.73 to 254.5 as a result of this game. Slamming on 11.7 (73) to no score in the first quarter, the Bombers continued the onslaught from there. Mitchell Luck finished the game with 12 majors, and Keenan Hughes was not far behind with 11. For Gormandale, captain Josh Pearce did remarkably well to kick three goals from limited supply, while Mitchell Jones and Jai Foulkes battled hard. Former Moe teammates found themselves on opposite teams, with John Chessells and Luke Mackay up against Jai Massese and Dylan Bentley, all four of whom featured in the best for Gormandale and YYN respectively. The club played for the inaugural Rudi Bence Memorial Shield, named in honour of the champion who had a distinguished career at both clubs. The day was also a special one for Bombers legend and current coach Barrie Burnett, who played his 320th senior game, going past club great Wayne Paulet. Gormandale and YYN players formed a guard of honour after the match as Burnett was chaired from the ground.
Magpies swoop on Tigers Liam Durkin
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THE North Gippsland Football-Netball League went in a different direction to other local football netball leagues, simply deciding to pick up the season where it left off three weeks ago after lockdown. The round eight fixture went ahead in the NGFNL, with a number of close games highlighting the round. SALE City was forced to dig deep against Glengarry. Going into the match as favourites, the Bulldogs overcame a huge scare from the lowly Magpies and had their noses in front by three points 14.13 (97) to 14.10 (94) when the umpire signalled full time. The travelling Glengarry team kicked 10 goals in the first half and would have been daring to dream at the long break when it led by 16 points. Glengarry was again ahead at three quarter time by 10 points, but could not quite finish off the game. In what seemed like a simple case of stage fright, the Magpies were forced to lament what might have been, and possibly learn a lesson the hard way. The win netted a huge sigh of relief for the Bulldogs, which keeps them within touching distance of the top five. Given the logjam of teams currently occupying the middle of the ladder, a Sale City loss would have made its task of playing finals all the more challenging. Best players in the win were Ben Chivers, Michael Todd, Lachlan Carman, Blake Safstrom, Brandon Jackson and coach Shane Fyfe. Dean Brooks, Hamish Busk, Layne Hetherton, Jay Neagle, Andrew May and Lachlan Marton were best for Glengarry. CHURCHILL and Rosedale played out a great contest, with the Cougars ahead by nine points 10.9 (69) to 9.6 (60) when the final siren sounded. Momentum ebbed and flowed throughout the game, but it was Churchill which secured the four points. Rosedale made the early running, as the home side put up five goals in the first term. Churchill did the same in the second, before adding another four in the third. Conversely, the Blues only kicked one goal across the second and third quarters, and found themselves 16 points adrift at the final change of ends. Rosedale threw everything at Churchill in the last quarter, but could not bridge the gap. The Blues added three goals, but would have been kicking themselves for leaving their run too late after failing to really hit the scoreboard in the two quarters beforehand. Rohan Diamond was best on ground for Rosedale and received good support from Jake Pawley, Dale Fleming, Rohan Hildebrand, Hayden Bell and Sam Bristow. Churchill veteran Brendan Holt continued to defy his late 40s age, kicking four goals, while Michael Diaz, Joe Whykes, Jake Roe-Duggan, Ben Skinner and captain Jordan Fenech also played well.
Sale City’s coach Shane Fyfe, who ranked in the Bulldogs’ best, goes up for a mark over Glengarry’s Nathan Larkin. Photo: Sarah Luke
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AFTER a three week absence, Gippsland League resumed its season at the weekend. Matches originally scheduled for round 10 went ahead in what was effectively matchday seven. SALE broke away in the last quarter to defeat Morwell 11.9 (75) to 6.8 (44). The Tigers kept within striking distance of Sale for the best part of three quarters, but a third quarter fade out proved costly for the home team, which played catch-up football from then on in. Sale got out of the blocks with seven scoring shots to three in the opening quarter, and took a 14 point lead at the first break. An even second term saw Morwell kick three goals while Sale added two, as the margin was reduced to eight points in the Magpies’ favour. The travelling Magpies took ascendency in the third, adding two goals to none, before seeing the game out with four goals to two to run out 31 point victors. Brad Dessent kicked three goals for Sale in his first game in 10 weeks, while Shannen Lange was best on ground and helped himself to two majors. Others to play well for the Magpies were the two Mitchells — Bown and Thacker — as well as Jack McLaren, Nathan Whitford and Jordan Dowsett. Morwell was best served by Matt Murphy, Zac Anderson, Brandon
Sale’s Jack McLaren lays a tackle on Morwell midfielder Boyd Bailey at the weekend. Photo: Tom Gannon McAuliffe, Tom Caile, Josh Hecker and Boyd Bailey. The win keeps Sale in outright fourth position on the ladder, and with the opportunity to secure a double chance by swapping places with a side in the top three in weeks to come. MAFFRA got a much-needed win on the board over Warragul. It was the Eagles’ first win in seven weeks, and kept hopes of a midseason revival and surge up the ladder possible. The home side led from start to finish, extending its lead throughout the match to win 11.6 (72) to 5.7 (37). Maffra set the game up in the
first quarter, kicking 4.3 (27) to no score, and from there, was able to go about its business and add more goals along the way. By three quarter time, the Eagles had bled the margin out to 40 points, and despite only adding one goal in the last term, victory was reasonably assured from midway through the last term. Youngster Tom Gray played a great game and was voted best on ground. The Carr boys, Ed and Alex also played well, as did Lachlan Channing, Andrew Petrou and Tom Jolly. The Gulls found good contributions from Jack Mentha, Tom Hibbs and
Sean Masterson. Warragul remains the only team in the Gippsland League without a win. THE match between Moe and Leongatha did not disappoint, with both sides kicking 13 goals each. However, it was the home side which did enough in the finish to win by five points 13.8 (86) to 13.3 (81). Aaron Heppell slotted five for Leongatha, while Kristian Jaksch, a clear best on ground for Moe, was unstoppable, kicking eight. The results sees Leongatha leapfrog Moe into second spot on the ladder, thanks to a superior percentage. WONTHAGGI remains the only unbeaten team in the competition, after it edged out Traralgon to win by 10 points 10.8 (68) to 8.10 (58). An even first quarter saw seven goals kicked, with the Power taking a slender six point lead at the first break, and maintaining just enough breathing space from its opponent for the rest of the match. While it remains unbeaten on top of the ladder, the Power has won three games by under 12 points,which may have it ahead of where it actually is. DROUIN put in a strong second half to roll Bairnsdale. The Hawks slammed on 10 goals to two after the main break to win 16.10 (106) to 8.8 (56), meaning the two hour journey was an even longer trip home for the Redlegs than usual. The win keeps Drouin in the top five, a game clear of Traralgon in sixth.
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A grade: Drouin 66-21 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 51-46 Moe, Maffra 28-52 Warragul, Morwell 59-34 Sale, Wonthaggi 38-43 Traralgon; ladder: Leongatha 28 (146.56 per cent), Moe 24 (147.81), Morwell 18 (123.57), Warragul 16 (128.16), Traralgon 16 (119.44), Drouin 14 (115.16), Wonthaggi Power 12 (97.93), Maffra 8 (63.46), Sale 4 (70.89), Bairnsdale 0 (46.54). B grade: Drouin 39-31 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 58-40 Moe, Maffra 33-46 Warragul, Morwell 58-40 Sale, Wonthaggi 26-48 Traralgon; ladder: Traralgon 28 (185.46), Leongatha 24 (154.51), Moe 20 (122.34), Morwell 16 (111.19), Warragul 16 (99.25), Wonthaggi Power 16 (94.16), Sale 8 (80.45), Maffra 8 (77.03), Drouin 4 (69.97), Bairnsdale 0 (57.72). C grade: Drouin 39-21 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 41-16 Moe, Maffra 37-21 Warragul, Morwell 29-10 Sale, Wonthaggi 31-45 Traralgon; ladder: Maffra 24 (148.33), Morwell 24 (143.71), Leongatha 20 (147.40), Traralgon 20 (125.35), Warragul 14 (102.37), Wonthaggi 12 (101.90), Moe 12 (80.21), Drouin 10 (83.96), Bairnsdale 4 (54.96) Sale 0 (56.17). Under 17s: Drouin 26-48 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 28-27 Moe, Maffra 43-16 Warragul, Morwell 12-46 Sale, Wonthaggi 21-26 Traralgon; ladder: Maffra 28 (176.73), Sale 24 (218.12), Bairnsdale 20 (127.40), Wonthaggi 16 (110.93), Traralgon 16 (108.11), Morwell 10 (84.36), Moe 10 (80.89), Leongatha 8 (77.40), Warragul 8 (63.92), Drouin 0 (41.99). Under 15s: Drouin 19-23 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 42- 4 Moe, Maffra 44-16 Warragul, Morwell 16-62 Sale, Wonthaggi 24-50 Traralgon; ladder: Sale 24 (404.65), Traralgon 24 (239.37), Maffra 24 (218.49),Wonthaggi 20 (110.10), Bairnsdale 16 (97.46), Morwell 12 (74.46), Leongatha 8 (85.78), Warragul 8 (55.51), Drouin 4 (50.00), Moe 0 (11.05). Under 13s: Drouin 1-51 Bairnsdale, Leongatha 47-8 Moe, Maffra 59-10 Warragul, Morwell 25-46 Sale, Wonthaggi 10-65 Traralgon; ladder: Traralgon 28 (303.48), Bairnsdale 24 (330.11), Sale 20 (188.59), Maffra 20 (162.59), Leongatha 14 (112.44), Morwell 12 (105.39) Wonthaggi 10 (79.91), Moe 6 (44.13),Warragul 6 (23.20), Drouin 0 (8.71).
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A grade: Rosedale 41-36 Churchill, Heyfield 31-30 Yarram, Gormandale 32-54 YYN, Sale City 51-52 Glengarry, Woodside had the bye; ladder: Woodside 24, Rosedale 24, Churchill 22, Glengarry 22, Sale City 20, Heyfield 16, Yarram 16, YYN 8, Cowwarr 4, TTU 4, Gormandale 0. B grade: Rosedale 50-37 Churchill, Heyfield 63-47 Yarram, Gormandale 49-42 YYN, Sale City 43-40 Glengarry, Woodside bye; ladder: Cowwarr 28, Rosedale 24, Sale City 20, Woodside 20, Churchill 16, Glengarry 16, Yarram 16, Gormandale 8, Heyfield 8, TTU 4, YYN 0. C grade: Rosedale 41-23 Churchill, Heyfield 48-10 Yarram, Gormandale 38-37 YYN, Sale City 39-28 Glengarry, Woodside bye; ladder: Rosedale 24, Sale City 24, Heyfield Maffra A grade wing attack Jasmin Schellen 20, Gormandale 20, Churchill 20, Glengarry 16, Cowwarr leaps to accept a pass. Photo: Sam Crothers 16, YYN 12, Woodside 4, TTU 4, Yarram 0.
D grade: Rosedale 36-32 Churchill, Heyfield 48-25 Yarram, Gormandale 22-40 YYN, Sale City 44-26 Glengarry, Woodside bye; ladder: Sale City 28, Rosedale 28, TTU 28, Glengarry 20, Cowwarr 14, Churchill 12, Gormandale 12, YYN 10, Heyfield 4, Woodside 4, Yarram 0. Under 17s: Rosedale 35-22 Churchill, Heyfield 51-29 Yarram, Gormandale 29-16 YYN, Sale City 68-18 Glengarry, Woodside bye; ladder: Sale City 32, Heyfield 24, Yarram 20, Gormandale 20, Glengarry 16, YYN 16, Rosedale 12, Churchill 8, TTU 8, Woodside 4, Cowwarr 0. Under 15s: Rosedale 30- 17 Churchill, Heyfield 47-4 Yarram, Gormandale 23-15 YYN, Sale City 41 -17 Glengarry, Woodside bye; ladder: Sale City 32, TTU 28, Heyfield 24, Glengarry 20, Rosedale 16, Cowwarr 12, Gormandale 12, Woodside 8, Churchill 4, Yarram 4, YYN 0.
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A grade: Lindenow 40-52 Wy Yung; Lucknow 10-0 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 35-51 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 40-41 Stratford; ladder: Wy Yung 24 (125 per cent), Orbost Snowy Rovers 18 (117.1), Lindenow 16 (141.32), Lakes Entrance 14 (112.63), BoisdaleBriagolong 8 (108.94), Stratford 8 (105.7), Lucknow 8 (40), Paynesville 0 (0). B grade: Lindenow 31-38 Wy Yung, Lucknow 43-22 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 26-35 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 23-27 Stratford; ladder: Wy Yung 20 (145.95), Lakes Entrance 20 (136.21), Stratford 18 (115.48), Orbost Snowy Rovers 12 (101.13), Lindenow 10 (90.50), Lucknow 8 (96.45), Boisdale-Briagolong 8 (87.8), Paynesville 0 (57.47). C grade: Lindenow 29-19 Wy Yung, Lucknow 27-27 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 34-19 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 15-28 Stratford; ladder: Wy Yung 20 (164.29), Lindenow 20 (132.28), Orbost Snowy Rovers 20 (132.28), Paynesville 14 (92.07), Stratford 12 (123.19), Lucknow 6 (68.36), Boisdale-Briagolong 4 (59.15), Lakes Entrance 0 (69.70). D grade: Lindenow 30-17 Wy Yung, Lucknow 37-20 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 19-32 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 30-27 Stratford; ladder: Lindenow 24 (230.93), Boisdale-Briagolong 20 (104.85), Stratford 16 (122.60), Orbost Snowy Rovers 12 (84.83), Wy Yung 8 (111.92), Lakes Entrance 8 (105.63) Lucknow 8 (84.39), Paynesville 0 (40.41). Under 17s: Lindenow 27-39 Wy Yung, Lucknow 10-0 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 17-17 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 20-22 Stratford; ladder: Stratford 22 (182), Wy Yung 18 (161.9), Boisdale-Briagolong 16 (122.97), Lucknow 12 (69.67), Orbost Snowy Rovers 10 93.33, Lakes Entrance 10 (68.67), Lindenow 8 (75.44), Paynesville 0 (0). Under 15s: Lindenow 12-50 Wy Yung, Lucknow 51-6 Paynesville, Orbost Snowy Rovers 18-34 Lakes Entrance, Boisdale-Briagolong 23-25 Stratford; ladder: Lucknow 24 (523.08), Wy Yung 24 (300), Lakes Entrance 20 (200), Stratford 16 (122.98), Boisdale-Briagolong 4 (73.5), Orbost Snowy Rovers 4 (46.08), Lindenow 4 (28.06), Paynesville 0 (27.35).
Sale City A grade shooter Madeleine Rodwell slots a goal in the Bulldogs’ tight 51-52 loss to Glengarry. Photo: Sarah Luke
Early end for Swans-Bombers clash STRATFORD was awarded victory over BoisdaleBriagolong in an East Gippsland football match abandoned early in the second half. A Boisdale-Briagolong player was knocked out shortly after play resumed for the second half.While waiting for paramedics to arrive at the Boisdale Recreation Reserve, the player was not moved because of a history of concussion. The player regained consciousness and responded to paramedics before leaving the ground in the ambulance. With the game halted for more than 30 minutes, the rest of the match was abandoned. Because the pause happened in the second half, the scores at the time were taken as the result, with Stratford declared the winner by one point, 4.3 (27) to 4.3 (26). After three weekends without senior football,
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players and supported relished the return to play on Saturday. The season has been reduced to 14 rounds, with the previous two rounds scheduled to be played later in the year, replacing rounds 15 and 16. Each of the eight clubs will play each other twice before the finals. Boisdale-Briagolong led by two points at quartertime, with all three of the Bombers’ goals coming from the boot of Jim Reeves. Stratford edged its way in front by the main break, kicking two goals to one, to lead by one point. Neither team added to their score in the second half, before the game came to a premature end. Brad White provided run off half-back, Regan Tait had plenty of the ball on the wing and Tim Hawkins was again a strong target at centre half-forward. Rodney O’Keefe kicked two goals. Reeves led the way for the Bombers, kicking all four of their goals to move above O’Keefe on top of the league goal kickers list. With their victory, the Swans maintained their hold on top spot on the ladder, ahead of Lakes Entrance and Lindenow on percentage, while the Bombers fell from second to fourth place. LAKES Entrance overcame Orbost-Snowy Rovers
by four points. The Seagulls defeated the home side by four points, 8.10 (58) to 8.6 (54). Leading by seven points at half-time, the Seagulls had three more scoring shots in the second half, but were out-scored after the main break. Liam Carroll and Max Bowden were the Seagulls’ best players, with Tom Smith kicking three goals. Unable to reduce the two-game gap between them and the top four, the Blues were best served by Andrew Malcolm and Ash Jonkers. LINDENOW recorded its fourth consecutive victory, defeating Wy Yung by 19 points at home. The sides began the second quarter level on the scoreboard before the Cats kicked two unanswered goals to lead by 12 points at half-time. The Cats kicked three goals to two in the second half to win a low-scoring match 6.6 (42) to 3.5 (23). Bayden Ashwood and Jack Neal were the Cats’ best players, with Mitch Dewar and Mitch Toms best for the Tigers, who are now in seventh place with one win for the season. LUCKNOW claimed its second win to move above Wy Yung into sixth place. The Magpies defeated the win-less Paynesville
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