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Maffra firefighter Brendan King models the new CFA helmet, rolled out to firefighters trained in the use of breathing apparatus equipment and search and rescue. Photo: Liz Bell
FOLLOWING the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine in Australia, 80,000 doses were expected to be released across the country yesterday. An 84-year old World War 2 survivor, Jane Malysiak, was the first to receive a COVID vaccination in Australia on Sunday, ahead of the beginning of the nation’s official vaccine rollout yesterday. Prime Minister Scott Morrison also received the vaccine on Sunday. While Latrobe Regional Hospital has been selected as the local hub for the first Pfizer vaccine rollout, it is expected to be available at regional hospitals, including Sale and Bairnsdale. A Central Gippsland Health spokesperson said there had been a “good response” from general practices in the region to
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CFA has completed its rollout of new structural firefighting helmets to more than 5000 volunteer firefighters across Victoria, which feature an improved design and fit. More than 2000 helmets were distributed to 179 brigades as part of the project before distribution was suspended in March 2020 because of coronavirus restrictions. Distribution of the remaining helmets resumed in September last year, providing them to members of the final 279 CFA brigades. The new structural firefighting helmets were funded as part of the state government’s $60 million Fire Services Statement. They have been distributed to members who hold qualifications in the use of breathing apparatus equipment and search and rescue. The new helmets replaced the CFA’s existing structural firefighting helmets for firefighters who are trained to respond to structure fire incidents and conduct internal search and rescue operations. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the Pacific F15 Premium jet-style structural helmet provided firefighters with a range of new features. “This helmet has specific benefits for internal structure firefighting attack, and we’re excited to have been able to provide it to a large cohort of our firefighters,” he said. The helmet includes a one-touch visor, a full-coverage internal face shield, integrated helmet torch, comfort harness and liner, and flame-resistant multi-layer neck flaps. It also has a reinforced composite shell and an advanced polymer chassis.
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Bureau says La Niña influence should persist into autumn Sarah Luke
It was a mixed bag for rainfall in 2020 locally, despite the influence of La Niña.
SOME parts of Wellington Shire certainly had a wetter 2020 than others. The drizzly arrival of La Niña was welcomed, and definitely brought some rain, but the Bureau of Meteorology noted that despite reaching La Niña thresholds in October, widespread aboveaverage rainfall did not eventuate in 2020. During 2020, a wet December helped Sale reach a healthy annual rainfall total of 587.4, just shy of its average rainfall by a measly 2.2mm. While it was still technically a belowaverage rainfall year, landowners were grateful for the extra drop, coming off the back of three years of extreme rainfall deficit. In 2019 and 2018, Sale received 366.2mm and 343.6mm respectively. Giffard West received 546.5mm last year, slightly below its average annual total of 560.3mm. With a population of 71, the tiny farming community relies heavily on rainfall, so previous totals of 309.6mm in 2018 and 344mm in 2019 proved devastating, causing dams to dry and pasture and confidence to erode. While farmers may be in a better position than they were a year ago, the effects of drought are still present. Thankfully, a dry November and December that rounded out 2020 for Giffard West were followed up by above average rain in January. Up north, Stratford smashed its annual average of 613.6mm with a hearty 822.9mm in 2020, after a January downpour of 210.6mm gave farmers high hopes early on. The 2020 total is the bureau’s highest recorded for the hamlet upon Avon since
The bureau’s predictions for autumn Autumn rainfall is likely to be above average across most of Australia, and maximum temperatures for March to May are likely to be above average for the east coast. La Niña is still underway in the tropical Pacific, and while it is likely past its peak, it is still expected to influence Australia’s rainfall during autumn. La Niña typically increases the likelihood of above average rainfall across eastern and northern Australia during summer and early autumn. While the outlooks indicate wetter than average conditions, southern parts of Australia are in their drier season, so rainfall (even if above average) is not likely to be sufficient to relieve long-term rainfall deficits. 1978’s deluge. Similarly, Briagolong’s 834.5mm would have been appreciated after the town’s abysmal rainfall totals of 366.2mm in 2018 and 346.8mm in 2019 resulted in Freestone Creek running dry and stage two water restrictions in January and February last year. Gippsland Water is currently investigating a long-term reliable water source for the town. In its 2020 summary, the bureau reported above-average January rainfall eased longer-term deficiencies slightly in parts of Australia’s southeast, however it conceded persistent, widespread, aboveaverage rainfall was needed to lift areas out of deficiency at annual and longer time scales and provide drought relief. The year 2020 was the fourth-warmest year on record for Australia, with the nation’s area-averaged mean temperature for the year 1.15 degrees Celsius above the 1961-1990 average. Victoria’s total rainfall for the year was close to average overall — a welcome
change to Australia’s driest year on record in 2019. Victoria had its third wettest April on record, but most months during the year were drier than average. Victoria’s mean temperature was close to average in most months during the year, but November was the state’s second-warmest on record, while May was the coolest since 2006. Australia had its warmest spring on record in 2020. The average temperature for the 10 La Niña years from 2011 to 2020 was the highest on record, at 0.94 degrees Celsius above average, and 0.33 degrees Celsius warmer than the previous 10 years. Globally, every year from 2013 onwards has been among the 10 warmest on record, with 2016 and 2019 being the hottest and 2020 among the top three, despite the onset of La Niña, which has a suppressing effect on global temperatures.
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First vaccinations roll out across Australia From page 1 residents and workers. Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the arrival of the vaccine had involved a collaboration of agencies and departments, including the Department or Agriculture, Water and the Environment, and the Health Department, which had played “an important role in facilitating the importation of the essential Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines into Australia”. Mr Litteproud said his department had played an important role in managing biosecurity risks posed by imported products, including human therapeutics such as vaccines. “The first of many consignments arrived in Australia on Monday [last week],” he said. “These vaccines will very soon be available to our vulnerable community members and frontline officers,” Mr Littleproud said. “In partnership with the Department of Health, we ensure that imported therapeutics such as these vaccines will not cause harm to humans, animals or the environment. “While these COVID-19 vaccines have been assessed as safe, it is important that all imported therapeutics meet the strict requirements of the Australian government. “My department has ensured that companies such as Pfizer are well informed about what they’ll need to do when importing these valuable vaccines.” Mr Littleproud said in close collaboration with other border agencies, every effort was being made to ensure that there were no delays at the border for the vaccines. “The urgency and volume of these imports have combined to make for an unprecedented collaborative effort at the border,” he said. “As a result of this important work,Australians can be assured of the quality of imported vaccines.” A spokesperson from the federal Health Department said an additional vaccine workforce had been stood up to support the delivery of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program. The workforce will help support and supplement
Local health services are preparing to do their part in rolling out vaccinations against COVID-19. existing services and assist in outreach in areas such as aged care, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities working with existing providers. They will also partner with peak organisations and other providers to assist in administering the vaccine to harder-to-reach populations. The government has also secured 53.8 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses (the vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration last week), and, pending approval by the TGA, 51 million doses of the Novavax vaccine. The federal government says each is sufficient
to vaccinate every Australian who chooses to be vaccinated in 2021. AstraZeneca has been approved to immunise people 18 years and older, and requires two separate doses. The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for people 16 years and older, also requiring two doses. Novavax has not yet been approved for use in Australia. The Australian government has a target of vaccinating all Australian adults who wish to be vaccinated by the end of October.
Gippsland Times and the Latrobe Valley Express escape Facebook’s cull THE Facebook pages of most Gippsland news outlets are not operating, following the move by social media giant Facebook to ban publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing Australian and international news content. However the Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express Facebook pages were working as of yesterday morning, although links to news websites do not appear, and not all content on the pages is shareable between friends. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, whose official Facebook page was initially part of the cull, described Facebook’s actions as “calculated to pressure a sovereign government, and I believe will actually backfire with its users if it persists”. “Credible journalism is a crucial part of our democracy, and it would be a sad day indeed if Facebook blocked reputable news sources, including in regional areas like Gippsland, and allowed conspiracy theorists and whackos to perpetuate misinformation,” he said. Gippsland Times general manager Bruce Ellen said Facebook was abusing its global monopolistic powers in an attempt to bully Australian news outlets. “We support the ACCC and the Commonwealth government’s efforts to rein them in,” he said. “This is a very powerful reminder of the importance of local newspapers as a trusted and independent source of local news. “The Gippsland Times is proudly committed to printing local news and being an independent voice for the local community. “We’re happy for Facebook to be a platform for crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake unregulated news. “The Gippsland Times remains committed to local journalism and is more relevant than ever before as the true source of local news and information.” The extraordinary decision by Facebook to ban Australian news content on its platform is in response to Australia’s proposed new Media Bargaining law, which intends to fairly remunerate news media for the content it generates and helping to sustain public interest journalism in Australia. Gippsland Times news is also available on the website www.gippslandtimes.com.au The site also includes a flip-style digital version of Tuesday issues. Simply click on the ‘digital editions’ tab at the top.
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Grants to help young Aboriginal people THE state government is calling for Aboriginal designed and led projects that will help young people stay connected with community and culture. Applications are now open for the Aboriginal Youth Engagement Grants Program, with $50,000 available per project. Youth Minister Ros Spence said having limited opportunities to catch up face-to-face with friends and loved ones had taken a toll on all Victorians this past year, but particularly young people. “That’s why it’s vital we help them find new ways to reconnect,” she said. “As well as providing connection and networking opportunities, these grants will help build positive pathways into employment and education in a way that aligns with their aspirations for their life and is culturally safe.” Aboriginal community organisations and other groups can apply with their ideas to boost social and emotional wellbeing, nurture young people’s talents and leadership or strengthen their identity, culture and faith. Projects that create pathways to jobs, education and training will also be considered. Projects will be required to adhere to COVID regulations and will be delivered over the year to ensure they respond to the immediate social and emotional needs of Aboriginal young people. Successful grant recipients will be supported by the Koorie Youth Council — the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria — and the Youth Affairs Council Victoria. For more information or to apply, visit youthcen tral.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-youth-engagement-grants. Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, March 15.
State is moving towards a four bin waste system REGIONAL communities, including Wellington Shire, are a step closer to having a four bin kerbside recycling collection system. Soon, Victorian households will be able to separate waste into rubbish, recycling, glass and green waste for kerbside collection, to significantly increase the quality of recycled material and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. On Tuesday, the state government announced $20 million in funding to support rural and regional councils to establish the four bin system. Councils can use the funding to upgrade recycling transfer stations and drop-off points for separated glass and organics. This is intended to keep jobs in the local community, and reduce the waste travelling to metropolitan Melbourne for sorting. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said separating household waste into four categories made the most of materials and would ensure the amount of rubbish going to landfill was reduced.
Victorian households will have four waste bins — rubbish, recycling, glass and green waste.
“Our recycling reforms mean that every household can do their bit reducing waste and making sure that recycling is a part of daily life,” she said. “We know every council works a bit differently and has a unique community. “That’s why this funding recognises that there isn’t a one size fits all recycling solution for rural and regional councils across Victoria.” The government says the funding put rural and regional communities at the forefront of statewide reforms to the recycling system, as outlined in the government’s Recycling Victoria — A New Economy plan. It says the circular economy policy and 10-year action plan is intended to deliver a cleaner, greener Victoria with less waste and pollution, better recycling, more jobs and a stronger economy. By 2046, Victoria is expected to produce 40 per cent more waste than it did in 2017-18. The funding is open to 48 rural and regional councils until March 26. For more information www.vic. gov.au/recycling
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KANGAROO sightings in Loch Sport are not a new thing, but some new hoppers around town are grabbing motorists’ attention. Pictures of a cute mother kangaroo and her young joey now adorn dozens of wheelie bins around Loch Sport, thanks to passionate wildlife lover David Kiely, who wanted to remind drivers to slow down on roads. Mr Kiely came up with the wheelie bin sticker idea after seeing something similar in Western Australia, and approached a print company to come up with a design that included the words “Slow Down Wildlife Crossing”. Word quickly spread, and before long the retiree was taking orders from all over town, and beyond. “I really just did it for myself, but then other people saw it and I started getting requests,” he said. “I’ve now sold more than 60 and already have orders for a new design featuring a koala.” After moving to Loch Sport two years ago, Mr Kiely instantly fell in love with the local wildlife and the natural environment. “It is terrible to see the kangaroos getting killed on the roads, so I just thought it was a gentler reminder to slow down,” he said. The bin stickers are a not-for-profit venture, with all the money going into making the stickers, which includes paying royalties to the artist who designed the colourful images. People who want stickers can email davidkiely111@ gmail.com
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Council has to hand back $4.3 million to state government THE abandoning of a shared services program between four Gippsland councils has led to Wellington Shire Council having to hand $4.3 million back to the state government. Wellington Shire Council was holding the money for the Gippsland Shared Services Program on behalf of its counterparts in East Gippsland, South Gippsland and Bass Coast. The initiative would have resulted in the four councils combining back-office services, such as information technology and payroll. The state government provided $4.5 million to the program in 2019, however, South Gippsland and Bass Coast councils since withdrew, believing they could find similar cost-saving opportunities within their own organisations. Wellington Shire Council at the end of 2020 handed $4.3 million in unused grant money to the government.
“It’s just so disappointing ... it was a bit like herding cats at one stage really, because we just couldn’t get all four councils over the line.” — Wellington Shire councillor Scott Rossetti While disappointed the program didn’t proceed as intended, deputy mayor Scott Rossetti was hopeful of having a smaller version of the program with East Gippsland. “The idea of shared services was to try and find ways of being able to share how we deliver our services through to our communities, especially the back end services — the ITs, the payrolls — to actually be able to save some bucks to put some money into other areas of service to our communities,” he said. “It’s just so disappointing — there was so much work went into it — but it was a bit like herding cats at one stage really, because we just couldn’t get all four councils over the line. “Two of them just didn’t want to proceed, which
Some of the region’s high-risk roads are targeted for works THE Longford-Loch Sport, Rosedale-Longford, Seaspray and Traralgon-Maffra roads are some of the local roads set to share in $25 million in upgrades. The spend will target some of the region’s worst arterial roads, selected based on their safety risk, to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries across the region. Successful projects in Wellington Shire include resurfacing 2.8 kilometres of the Longford-Loch Sport Rd in Longford (set to receive $5.4 million), 4.4km of the Rosedale-Longford Rd either side of the Chessum Rd intersection, ($4.3 million), about 3.1km of Seaspray Rd in Longford ($4.3 million) and about 1.8km of the Traralgon-Maffra Rd in Winnindoo ($6.3 million). Work is set to begin immediately, and should be finished by June. The federal government is providing $20 million for the local road upgrades, with the state government contributing $5 million. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester said the routes which had been targeted were all high-speed arterial routes which were owned and maintained by the state government. “There will be some disruption during construction, and I urge motorists to be patient, but the long term benefits will be very significant,” he said. The Gippsland road upgrades are part of a broader $245 million road improvement blitz across Victoria, designed to reduce road trauma and save lives. State Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben
Carroll said the program was targeting some of the highest-risk areas in the state. “Crews are ready get started immediately at a number of these sites,” he said. Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the upgrades could save lives. “This is a major investment in local infrastructure and drivers will have safer and more reliable journeys thanks to these improvements,” she said. The projects range from smaller-scale improvements to major upgrades. Works will include new safety barriers to prevent head-on and run-off-road crashes, rumble strip line-marking to alert drivers if they veer from their lane, safety upgrades for pedestrians and cyclists, intersection upgrades, new road shoulders and other upgrades. The works are expected to be delivered across Victoria by mid-year.
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was really sad because it would have been a great way to be able to provide so much more for all of our communities through those four. “If we’d got it over the line, it actually would have been quite a good model for councils right throughout Victoria.” Handing back of the grand funding makes up most of the $5 million variant between the $33.4 million surplus budgeted for the first half of the 2020-21 financial year and the actual figure of $28.4 million. Income was $2.6 million less than budgeted, with the COVID restrictions hitting the collection of user fees and charges, $1.35 million lower than expected. Expenditure was $2.36 million more than budgeted.
Among capital works projects across the shire, the second stage of works at the Cameron Sporting Complex stadium redevelopment are progressing well, having reached the lock-up stage. The project schedule is currently being reviewed because of delays from inclement weather, but planning is underway for the official opening event. Female-friendly change rooms at the Stratford Recreation Reserve are due to be completed in March, with an official opening event in April or May. Works are underway for upgrades at Sale Oval and Sale Tennis Club, and accessibility works at the Stratford Hub. A draft discussion paper for a review of land use and development in Maffra has been finalised, along with a draft updated master plan for the Port of Sale Precinct. Following council briefings, both documents will be subject to community consultation early this year.
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Municipal services are back following five-day lockdown
ALL Wellington Shire Council services have reopened following the announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews last Wednesday that Victoria’s five-day lockdown would end. All council facilities have returned to their normal operating hours. Customer service centres in Sale and Yarram are again offering face-to-face services, or residents can phone 1300 366 244 or email enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au The Port of Sale, The Wedge, Gippsland Art Gallery, Aqua Energy, the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex and visitor information centres are open, as are all council-run libraries and outdoor swimming pools. Social-distancing rules remain, with masks to be worn indoors at all times and outdoors if social distancing cannot be maintained. Council-supported sharps disposal and needle and syringe program facilities have reopened for residents with diabetes or medical conditions, tattooists and medical centres. Rules on attendance at Gippsland Regional Livestock Exchange market day sales have been lifted, allowing all visitors to attend provided social-distancing protocols are followed. The pound, parks, playgrounds and skateparks; council-owned caravan and RV parks; waste facilities (transfer stations) and public toilets remained open throughout the lockdown. Subject to confirmation, the next council meeting — to be held next Tuesday, March 3, in the Wellington Room at the Port of Sale — will again be open to the public. Numbers will be limited and visitors must wear masks, in accordance with COVID-safe guidelines.
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Ross River Virus in farm and domestic animals HEALTH experts are advising animal owners to be aware that Ross River Virus, which has infected more than 10 people so far this year in Wellington Shire, can also affect animals. The state Department of Health says although the mosquito borne virus is not contagious and cannot be transmitted directly from animals to humans, it has been detected in a range of other animals, including rats, dogs, birds and marsupials. While it is rare, some infected animals can act as “reservoir hosts”, or carriers that can potentially infect other mosquitoes. Department of Agriculture chief veterinary officer Graeme Cooke said the majority of horses would be infected at some stage. However, studies have shown only some will develop joint and nervous system disease after infection. “Infection with RRV in horses, in particular, is common, with up to 80 per cent infected at some point in their lives,” he said. “While infection can cause illness in horses, most do not show clinical signs. “Transmission of Ross River Virus is via an infected mosquito, and the virus cannot be transmitted directly from horses or other animals to people.” Dr Sarah Ward from Gippsland Veterinary Hospital said the clinic had seen cases of Ross
Ross River Virus infection in horses is common, with up to 80 per cent contracting the virus at some point in their lives. River Virus in horses and cattle, but not in smaller animals. Ross River Virus is the most common and widespread insect-borne viral disease in Australia, and major instances have occurred in all parts of Australia, primarily from January to May each year. It is particularly prevalent around inland
waterways and coastal regions, and when environmental conditions — such as heavy rainfall, floods, high tides and warm temperatures — encourage mosquito breeding. More information about the disease in horses, including prevention, is available from the Agriculture Victoria website at agriculture. vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/vetsource/ arboviral-disease-in-horses
A unique opportunity for free hospitality training
A FREE pre-employment communications skills course for those interested in working in the hospitality sector will soon be available locally. Hospitality businesses of all sizes across many locations are struggling with the lack of consistent, committed and quality staff. The Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program is collaborating with Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House and TAFE Gippsland to provide some pre-employment training to focus on communication skills, followed by some industry-accredited courses. The practical communications skills short course
is called Get Serving, and participation is free for job seekers who register themselves with the employment program. Get Serving involves three days of training, then a one-day placement in a local café or restaurant. The content provides practical tips and guidance around communication with customers, personal presentation, understanding timelines in kitchen and how to work well with other staff in busy, often stressful environments. The Gippsland Regional Agrifood Employment Program, funded by Jobs Victoria and delivered by Food and Fibre Gippsland, is covering the cost
of a region-wide rollout of Get Serving. The first course began in Traralgon earlier this month, but courses will be available in every shire in Gippsland in the next few months. Once participants have completed Get Serving, they will be encouraged to continue with TAFE Gippsland, with free places available in the Safe Food Handling and Responsible Service of Alcohol courses. There will also be support to help participants develop and update their resumés. To register as a job seeker, visit foodandfibregipps land.com.au and click on ‘employment program’.
Preventing haystack fires A Guide to Farmers What causes haystack fires? Haystack fires have a range of causes such as sparks from machinery and equipment, embers from nearby burn-offs, or bushfires and lightning strikes. Hay can also self-ignite when excessive heat builds up. This is called spontaneous combustion, or spontaneous ignition, and is the leading cause of haystack fires in Victoria. Haystack fires can happen in any type of bale stored in a haystack. Even hay stored as single bales can spontaneously ignite under some conditions. Haystack fires can spread quickly into the surrounding area and often result in thousands of dollars of damages. Why does hay heat? If hay is too ‘green’ (the internal plant moisture content is too high) or if some of the hay becomes damp before, during or after baling, a complex series of biological and chemical processes may cause the hay to heat. This is because the plant material is still alive and using energy (respiration) and that microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, are able to grow in the moist environment. These processes, alone or in combination, generate heat which may result in the loss of dry matter, nutritive value, and reduced palatability. If heating remains undetected and the stack is not pulled apart to allow heat and moisture to escape, such processes may continue and internal bale temperatures will keep rising. When the temperature reaches about 70°C, it may then increase rapidly to the point of spontaneous ignition (approximately 180°C). Spontaneous ignition may occur within two weeks of baling and may continue to pose a threat more than three months afterwards. Signs of heating hay Regularly monitor all haystacks for signs that the hay is heating by using a temperature probe or a crowbar, although this will not detect heat deeper in the stack. Other signs of heating include: • • • • •
steam rising from haystacks condensation or corrosion under hayshed roofing mould growth in or on bales unusual odours (burning, musty, pipe tobacco or caramel) slumping in sections of haystack.
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Minimising the risk Make sure hay is fully cured (dead and dry) and at the recommended moisture content before baling. The recommended moisture content will vary depending on the type of crop and bale being used. Use a correctly calibrated moisture meter to check hay moisture levels throughout the baling process. Be sure to test plant nodes and heads inside leaf sheaths for hidden moisture, particularly if baling drought-affected cereal hay. It’s important to remember that just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack, so make sure you protect all bales from rain, leaking roofs and spouts, and runoff. If some bales become damp, they should be stored separately and closely monitored. Make sure haystacks are limited in size and have enough airflow to allow heat and moisture to escape. It’s important to know the history and moisture content of the hay you purchase. Store hay away from possible sources of ignition (such as roadsides, workshops, and fuel and chemical storage areas) and away from vegetation that may produce embers if a fire does occur. Be careful when using vehicles, machinery and equipment near haystacks, especially on high fire risk days. Store hay well away from powerlines because hay can be a source of ignition. If hay does ignite under or near powerlines, it could be very dangerous and may disrupt the local power supply. Protecting your assets Store hay in a number of different locations around your farm and limit the size of the stacks. This will reduce the risk of losing all your hay if a fire does occur. Hay should be stored away from houses and other key assets. Do not store vehicles, machinery and equipment with your hay. Create and maintain fuel breaks around haystacks. The wider the break, the more useful it will be at helping to stop a haystack fire from escaping into the surrounding area, or to stop a fire from reaching your stored hay. What to do if hay is heating If there are signs that the hay is starting to heat, pull the stack apart to improve airflow and allow the bales to cool. Be aware that very hot hay may suddenly catch alight if it is pulled
apart. If any part of the stack is near or above 70˚C or you see or smell smoke, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately and ask for assistance from CFA. Do not walk across hay that may be heating. Charred bales inside the stack may suddenly collapse and result in entrapment, and the rush of air may result in a sudden flare-up. Preventing haystack fire Key things to remember 4 Ensure hay is fully cured before baling. 4 Bale and store each bale type at the correct moisture level. 4 Know the history of hay that you purchase, particularly its moisture content. 4 Protect hay from rain, leaking roofs and spouts, and runoff. 4 Store hay in a number of different locations around your farm, away from key assets. Limit the size of stacks to reduce the risk of losing all of your hay. 4 Do not store vehicles, machinery and equipment in your hayshed. 4 Be careful when operating vehicles, machinery and equipment near your haystacks. 4 Create and maintain fuel breaks around your haystacks. 4 Regularly monitor stored hay for signs of heating. 4 It only takes one heating hay bale to ignite a whole haystack. Further information Agriculture Victoria agriculture.vic.gov.au Australian Fodder Industry Association afia.org.au Knowledge, Patience and Experience: The Cure for Quality Hay (Technical Notes, AFIA 2008) Country Fire Authority cfa.vic.gov.au Contact CFA Community Safety (03) 9262 8444 or cfa.vic.gov.au VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226 (or via National Relay Service on 1800 555 677) if you are hearing impaired). Translating and Interpreting Service for translated information from VicEmergency call 131 450. Dial 000 if you see smoke, flame or embers.
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Tourism body funding reduced WELLINGTON Shire Council will reduce the amount of money contributed to Central Gippsland Tourism. Council and CGT will enter into a new memorandum of understanding, with council to provide $35,000 for the next 12 months for tourism marketing and promotion of the shire. During the same period, council to match dollar-for-dollar any additional funding CGT attracts from the tourism industry or grants, up to $15,000. Because of concerns key points of the current memorandum weren’t being reached, council was looking reduce the amount of funding it
provides annually from $97,000 to $5000 for administrative support. The $92,000 would instead be directed to council’s broader ‘Middle of Everywhere’ campaign, aimed at attracting new residents and businesses, as well as tourists. In December, council opted to delay a decision, pending more discussions with CGT. The CGT board predominately consists of local people operating accommodation, hospitality or tourism-related businesses. Hearing council was considering reallocating most of the funding, members were concerned with the short notice they had before December’s meeting to state their case. The new memorandum, beginning April 1, will outline key performance measures required for
this funding. The agreement will support and align with the Middle of Everywhere campaign. Councillor Carolyn Crossley said following a review of its marketing budget, council wanted to broaden its target audience through the Middle of Everywhere campaign. Cr Crossley said the campaign worked well alongside Destination Gippsland’s ‘Gipps ‘all kinds of wonder’ Land’ and CGT’s ‘Our Hidden Gem’ campaigns. “We’re still really supportive of the work that Central Gippsland Tourism does,” she said. Destination Gippsland receives $34,000 annually from council, which has also made an additional $30,000 payment to support the organisation’s post-bushfire marketing.
Fighting scam callers TELSTRA has revealed it is blocking 1.5 million scam calls a week as part of its Cleaner Pipes initiative. The telecommunications company says it is also doubling down on efforts to crack down on scams and cyber-crime, which are rising as Australians rely more on connectivity. Scams are estimated to have cost ordinary Australian nearly $48 million last year. A Telstra spokesperson said it blocked 6.5 million suspected scam calls a month on average from reaching customers. On active days for scammers, it is also sometimes blocking up to 500,000 calls a day before scammers can potentially defraud customers. That’s an increase from more than one million scam calls previously blocked per month. One method being used to protect customers is a smart platform, built in-house, which enables Telstra to monitor inbound calls on the network that have suspicious characteristics, and block them. Some of the most prolific scams include ‘Wangiri’ or one-ring scams, and spoofed number calls either pretending to be a legitimate service (like the Australian Tax Office) or a random number entirely.
Politicians want duck season explained PRESSURE is mounting on Victorian Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas to explain Victoria’s reduced duck hunting season. Announced earlier this month, the 2021 duck hunting season will span 20 days, and have a bag limit of two birds per day. In parliament last week, Ms Bath said duck hunters were frustrated and disappointed at the decision to severely restrict Victoria’s season. “In contrast, the Tasmanian state government has announced a full three-month season and a 10-bird bag limit,” she said. “Evidence to support a full duck season was Details of the duck hunting season is still proving contentious after it was announced earlier provided to the GMA by the Victorian Duck this month, with mentions in state and federal parliament last week. Hunters Association, Field and Game Australia, Sporting Shooters Association of Australia and cancelled and duck shooting ultimately banned “This should be seen for what it is: another the Shooting Sports Council of Victoria. altogether. step by Labor towards banning a lawful activity “The question remains how the wild duck “Minister, eastern Australia has lost a stag- that delivers health, wellbeing, cultural and population can be found to be so drastically gering 90 per cent of its waterbirds in the last recreational benefits for participants and different in two neighbouring states. four decades. significant economic benefits for communities “I have called on the minister to release the “What is your reasoning for restricting the visited by law-abiding hunters.” scientific evidence behind its decision because bag limit instead of not having a season at all? However, lobby group Regional Victorians as it looks right now, it just doesn’t stack up.” “... if evidence of non-compliance with the bag Opposed to Duck Hunting says a survey of As with all constituency questions, the minis- limit is found, will the minister cancel the season shooters in 2013 and again in 2019 showed ter has 30 days to provide a written response. completely?” duck shooters’ spend fell on average 46 per cent On Thursday, Western Victoria MLC Andy In the Australian Senate on Wednesday, across Victoria. Meddick asked Ms Thomas (who was not Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie argued It fell even more-so in Gippsland, 59 per cent, present) for a similar explanation. the move was politically motivated to unfairly with Traralgon and Bairnsdale falling by 72 “Cutting the daily bag limit down from the target law-abiding duck hunters and rural per cent. legislated amount of 10 is an acknowledgement communities supported by them. More than half of Victorian voters surveyed by the government that our native waterbirds “The Victorian Premier wants us to believe in a recent UComms and ReachTel poll, which are struggling,” he said. the shortened season is based on science, not was commissioned by the Animal Justice Party, “To me and to so many other Victorians, this politics, but he will not produce the science he want the government to ban recreational duck is even more proof of why the season should be claims supports his case,” she said. hunting.
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Council to consider possibility of cat curfew WELLINGTON Shire Council will consider introducing a cat curfew when it reviews its Domestic Animal Management Plan in November, 2021, in the wake of increasing pressure to curb feral cat populations. A recent federal inquiry into the impact feral cats have on native wildlife found that Australia’s 2.8 million feral cats killed almost three billion native animals every year, and were responsible for the extinction of some species. The inquiry is calling for tough new measures and a coordinated policy management and research response that involves all levels of government. The report recommends night-time curfews be mandatory across the country to ensure native nocturnal mammals are protected from cats’ predatory behaviour.
Australia’s 2.8 million feral cats kill almost three billion native animals every year, and are responsible for the extinction of some species. Inquiry chairmanTed O’Brien said feral cats across Australia were wiping out native animals at a rate equivalent to last summer’s bushfire disaster. Domestic cats also came under scrutiny, with the inquiry recommending a national management strategy that would encourage responsible cat
ownership through more de-sexing, registration, microchipping and a curfew. Many councils across Australia currently have enforceable night-time curfews, but some have been slow to fall into line with public sentiment, despite a huge cat problem. In 2017, Wellington Shire Council’s trapping program caught more than 600 feral or roaming cats. A council spokesperson pointed out the logistics of trying to police such a curfew. She said council only had five local laws officers covering a large shire of 43,000 square kilometres, making policing difficult. However, the spokesperson said a possible cat curfew was on the agenda for the review of the Domestic Animal Management Plan. She said residents and ratepayers would have an opportunity to provide feedback to the review, including on the possibility of a cat curfew.
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Liz Bell FOR Gippsland men navigating the fear and uncertainty of a prostate cancer diagnosis and the myriad of treatment choices, a new service is providing the specialised support they need. Prostate cancer specialist nurse John Curran is meeting the “unmet” needs of men with prostate cancer, from providing information and education, to support, counselling, community awareness and coordination of services. Mr Curran says the free service is helping to put the focus back on patients, giving men the information they want and need, when they are ready to receive it. More than 250 men from Gippsland are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. “For every man diagnosed with prostate cancer, their journey will be different, their relationships will be different and the level of interaction they want with their specialist will be different,” Mr Curran said.
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want.” Following his training in Ireland in the 1970s, Mr Curran has nursed in several countries, and has a solid background in many aspects of health care. Four years ago he took on the role of nurse unit manager of District Nursing at Central Gippsland Health, before being appointed last year to the role of prostate cancer specialist nurse, a position made possible through a partnership between CGH, the Wellington Biggest Ever Blokes Barbecue and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing service also receives funding from the federal government and local and community supporters. Another part of Mr Curran’s role is community education, despite social distancing restrictions putting a temporary hold on some group talks. Patients can be referred to him by other medical services, or can self-refer without the need for a medical referral. Mr Curran can be reached on 5143 8944, or email john.curran@cghs.com.au
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WELLINGTON Shire Council is developing a new four-year council plan, with the community invited to help shape it. Council is also revisiting its Wellington 2030 Community Vision, a long-term plan for the shire developed in 2017. It wants to hear from local people about whether the 2030 Vision has been working well, and if it should be updated to meet future needs. Council will also determine how it maintains and invests in community assets while also responding to new challenges and changes, via its asset and financial plan reviews. Council is inviting community input on these reviews, which will shape the 10-year plans. The first stage of consultation for all four plan reviews has begun, and will continue until Friday, April 2. Mayor Garry Stephens said the reviews were about shaping the region for years to come. “It’s a great chance to get creative and think about big picture,” he said. To joining the conversation, register at Your Wellington Your Say, your.wellington.vic.gov.au Registered members can provide feedback using all or some of the tools provided, or can book to attend a discussion online or in person. Council will collect, review and analyse the feedback, and provide each participant with a report on how it will use the ideas and comments received. During the second stage of the reviews in July, residents can review the draft plans drawn up from the feedback received. For more information or to get involved, watch the short video at bit.ly/CouncilPlan2021, phone council plan engagement coordinator Bodye Darvill on 5142 3082, or email bodyed@
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Moves afoot to establish a new home for Maffra Men’s Shed David Braithwaite
Main photo: Wellington Shire Council has voted in favour of the Maffra Men’s Shed relocating to the southern part of the town’s RV park. Inset: Gippsland Water told the Maffra Men’s Shed it would not renew the lease for the current site.
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but importantly all services — power, gas, water, sewerage — were all connected, thus providing considerable savings when compared to other sites,” Mr King said. “The site also provided room for expansion and the possibility of creating an area where other Maffra community-based groups could co-share.” Groups such as the McMillan Rockhounds, Maffra Angling Club, Maffra Country Women’s Association and Maffra Lions Club have expressed interest in using the site if it is developed. “Throughout the last eight months there been widespread support for this project within the Maffra community, as it will ultimately provide a central location for a number of community groups who currently have no accommodation or occupy facilities which are out of date and in urgent need of capital expenditure to bring them up to current
standards,” Mr King said. Council officers have worked with Maffra Men’s Shed to refine the floor plan, with stage one comprising a 375 square metre workshop, 240 square metre multi-purpose meeting room and utilising the existing amenities block to create toilets, a kitchen and office. Stage one will also include parking and fencing between the Men’s Shed and the remaining RV park. A condition will be imposed in the agreement to ensure there is no inappropriate early morning, evening and weekend activity, such as the use of machinery. While it may provide community grants, council is not bound to otherwise help the project financially, with the Maffra Men’s Shed taking responsibility for the toilets.
The Maffra Men’s Shed, McMillan Rockhounds and Maffra Angling Club have a fundraising target of $385,000 to build the new facility. The groups will look to apply for grants and government funding, as well as hold local fundraising events. Wellington Shire councillor John Tatterson said approval of the agreement was a great outcome for the Maffra Men’s Shed. “The Maffra Men’s Shed are a fantastic group; they’ve worked really hard in building their membership and have developed some fantastic facilities on their existing site,” he said. “They’re certainly ambitious in looking to secure a new site so they can move to a more permanent location. “This will give them some surety in starting to move forward and seeking funding.” GP1619518
AN agreement has been reached to establish a new home for the Maffra Men’s Shed, which will be used by other community groups. The Maffra Men’s Shed will enter into a 10-year licence agreement to use the southern section of the Maffra recreation vehicle park with Wellington Shire Council and the state Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, with a view to renewing the agreement. The Men’s Shed has been looking for a new home since being told by Gippsland Water it would not renew an agreement to use a building at the Maffra water treatment plant in Gibney St. Men’s Sheds provide men a chance to socialise and contribute to the community through activities such as woodworking, metalworking and gardening. The Maffra Men’s Shed began on the site in 2018, with the licence agreement to end December 31, 2022. Gippsland Water informed the Maffra Men’s Shed committee in February last year that the agreement would not be renewed, as it needed the site for upgrades to Maffra’s water system. Maffra Men’s Shed president Jim King said with a new site unable to be found, council was approached to help. “Lease options were quickly ruled out as that scenario could have place our shed in the same predicament as the Gippsland Water saga,” Mr King said. “A permanent site was definitely the preferred option by the committee of management, and as a result, three possibilities were initially suggested by council — the Cameron Sporting Complex, the Gippsland Vehicle Collection and Maffra agricultural complex. “For various reasons, all three were found to be unavailable or unsuitable.” The suggestion that part of the RV park, situated on Crown land, could be used sparked much interest. “Our committee of management visited the site and concluded it would be ideal, as it had an amenities block which could be refurbished,
A cantilevered viewing platform at Agnes Falls would be a valuable drawcard, bringing more visitors to the area.
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THE state government has been criticised for its decision not to fund the construction of a cantilevered viewing platform at Agnes Falls, near Welshpool. The Parks Victoria-managed tourist attraction can boast being the highest single span falls in Victoria at 59 metres, attracting an estimated 35,000 visitors per year. Plans to improve its viewing platform have been in the works since 2013. In 2016, South Gippsland Shire Council agreed to fund the project, allocating $520,000 across two amounts in 2016 and 2017, with almost $60,000 being spent on a new design. In November 2019, a council administration panel cancelled building the already council-funded project, which was due to be tendered for construction in early 2020, mainly to avoid setting an expectation that council could make improvements to other lands under Parks Victoria management. This is despite Long Jetty in Port Welshpool and the Great Southern Rail Trail, a bike riding track which runs from Yarram to Leongatha, both being council-funded projects on non-council controlled
land. Speaking in Parliament last November, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien formally called on the state government to put $700,000 toward the project as part of its $474 million spend on the environment and Victoria’s parks and reserves. Mr O’Brien said he had received a written response from Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio that reiterated the council made the decision to not progress the project. “Agnes Falls is a Crown asset and any viewing platform constructed would be a Parks Victoriaowned asset,” Mr O’Brien said. “Parks Victoria has already approved the platform, but won’t fund its construction.” Mr O’Brien said after the devastating year Gippsland had endured, this project would boost the economy during construction and then increase tourism in the area. “I will continue to advocate for funding for this project that will provide great outcomes for our community once achieved,” he said.
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Where are regional Victoria’s most dangerous roads? THE RACV is asking Victorians to pinpoint the most dangerous roads in regional Victoria on an interactive online map. The My Country Road survey uses an interactive map showing high-speed roads with large numbers of crashes causing death or serious injury in regional Victoria. It seeks comments from people with local knowledge. The map highlights 169 roads with speed limits of 80 kilometres per hour or higher where there have been several fatal or serious crashes for the five-year period between 2014 and 2018. Victorians can provide feedback by clicking on one of the 169 highlighted roads or drop a pin and fill out a survey for another location. RACV estimates 80 per cent of the 180,000km of regional roads with 100kmh speed limits in Victoria need upgrading. The My Country Road survey is at the website racv.mysocialpinpoint.com.au/my-country-road
New council website for community feedback WELLINGTON Shire Council says it will listen to feedback from residents, implementing a new ‘one-stop-shop’ engagement website called ‘Your Wellington Your Say’. It says the website, at your.wellington.vic.gov.au, gives residents and people interested in local issues the chance to share ideas, stay informed and provide council with feedback. Registering allows people to comment, join discussions, provide feedback and opt to receive council’s fortnightly newsletter. Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said the initiatives would help council to provide more accessible ways to engage with the community, adding it would also continue faceto-face engagements, such as drop-in sessions and workshops. Community satisfaction survey phone interviews (conducted by an independent body) are also set to begin this month, with 400 residents across Wellington Shire to be contacted and asked for feedback on council services, as well as rating how council has performed overall.
Sale Ambulance Auxiliary seeks new volunteers SALE Ambulance Auxiliary is urgently seeking new members to join its volunteer fundraising committee. Established in 1926, the auxiliary was formed to play a vital role in raising money to buy medical equipment and resources to support the local community. This included buying Sale’s first motorised ambulance. Auxiliary secretary Chris Lyon said volunteers had continued to raise money to support Sale’s paramedics, facilitating training opportunities and buying specialised equipment and resources to help ensure better patient outcomes and a healthier community. “Assistance helps support local paramedics to continually improve their knowledge, clinical expertise, services and systems to achieve the safest, best possible experience and outcomes for their patients,” he said. He said since 2002, Sale Ambulance Auxiliary volunteers had raised more than $122,000 towards training and emergency equipment used by paramedics and trainees to provide
Sale Ambulance Auxiliary raises money to support the work of Sale paramedics. Photo: BeyondImages high-quality care to local people. Now, it is seeking more members to help it continue its good work. Volunteers from all walks of life and with a range of skills are welcome, including people who can work easily with numbers, as well
VICTORIAN authorities are asking gardeners to monitor their produce and plants for Queensland fruit fly. Queensland fruit fly attacks a large variety of home-grown fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, capsicums, stone fruit, eggplant, apples and citrus. Infested fruit can appear in good condition from the outside, until it is cut open and discovered to
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People should also collect and destroy rotting or unwanted host produce, whether it’s on the ground or on the plant. To stop the life cycle of fruit fly and prevent spread to other areas, people can either microwave unwanted fruit or vegetables to kill any maggots, or place the produce in a plastic bag, seal the bag and either leave it in the sun for five to seven days, or place it in a freezer for two days. The bagged, treated fruit or vegetables can then be disposed of, or placed in a sealed compost bin. Physical barriers such as tree nets, held up by PVC pipes or nets, bags and sleeves or erecting outdoor gazebos with zippers, can stop females laying eggs in produce. Those who have had an infestation before may still have pupae in the ground under the plants. In this case, bags and sleeves or securing tree nets to the trunk base instead of the ground, will keep them away. Depending on the produce, people may need to wait until fruit begins to develop to install nets, so insects can pollinate flowers early in the season. For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov. au/biosecurity
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be full of maggots. Small puncture marks on fruit skins can also be evidence a female fruit fly has laid her eggs inside. A female can lay up to 100 eggs per day, and authorities are urging gardeners to ensure the destructive pests don’t make their backyards home. People can make their own traps using an empty soft-drink bottle with three 10 cent-sized holes cut near the lid and homemade bait — one cup of 100 per cent fruit juice and one tablespoon of cloudy ammonia — hung in the shade, about one metre off the ground. The mixture can last up to three weeks, but should be changed weekly for best results. To reduce the risk of attracting the pest to gardens, householders are being advised to pick and use fruit or vegetables as they ripen, or harvest the produce early if it will ripen after it’s picked. Gardeners are also advised to reduce the size of trees so that they don’t produce more fruit than needed, remove any unwanted or neglected host trees and replace them with early-maturing host plants or non-host alternative plants such as local wattles or grevilleas.
Loch Sport Fishing Association has events lined up in coming weeks.
Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, CGH has recommenced a number of allied health groups. These are primarily physiotherapy based groups, including strength and balance. In early 2021, group activities will expand to include paediatric speech therapy, dietetics and occupational therapy. We are still required to comply with social distancing rules that will have an impact on participant numbers. For further information, please contact our dedicated team of Allied Health staff via reception on 03 5143 8560.
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as those who can organise raffles, collaborate with businesses, or write grant applications. Sale Ambulance Auxiliary volunteers have a diverse range of talents they use to raise money, each contributing to this worthy cause in
a different way. Ambulance Victoria is a not-forprofit organisation that provides services to more than six million people in metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote area of Victoria. While primarily providing emergency pre-hospital treatment, Ambulance Victoria duties also include monitored transportation of patients between hospitals, such as emergency ambulance and airambulance transportation or critical care adult retrieval services, and non-emergency transportation. Every day, across 260 branches in Victoria, paramedics attend more than 1600 emergency incidents, travelling more than 95,000 kilometres on the road. For more information about the auxiliary, phone secretary Chris Lyon on 0429 386 744 (email chris.lyon3@ outlook.com) or president Yvonne Clavarino 0427 444 815 (email yvonneclavarino@yahoo.com). For more information about Ambulance Victoria, visit www.
LOCH Sport Fishing Association will host a night fishing event on the 90 Mile Beach at Loch Sport on Saturday, March 6. When the association last did this at Delray Beach, near Golden Beach, the shoreline was lit up by a bank of searchlights, proving a great spectacle. Organisers hope with some braziers and a barbecue fired up, it will again be an enjoyable experience for participants. High tide will be at 5pm this year, so the association will begin the fishing from 3pm and go into the night.
The second annual Kid’s Fishing Experience Day will also be held during the 2021 Easter school holidays. The 2020 event was postponed because of bushfires, and then eventually cancelled because of COVID-19. People can keep in touch with the latest local fishing news and updated event details via the Facebook page Loch Sport Fishing Association or via www.lochsportfishingassociation.com, which also now has the link to the beach webcam and weather station.
Letters to the editor What will happen to the old rail bridge? From Frank Robbins, Stratford: I WAS surprised to see work take place recently to prevent public access to the old rail bridge which has recently been superseded by a new bridge. Does anyone have any information about proposed use of the old bridge, or is it destined to be dismantled by decay? Until four months ago this bridge was carrying fully laden passenger trains (locomotive and six carriages) to and from Bairnsdale six times a day. The bridge has been open access for 120 years (between trains) and I have often seen people walking across. I have even seen youngsters hitching a ride on the back of slow-moving trains — not something to be encouraged. Hopefully, there is no concern about its stability, and its ability to carry foot or cycle traffic as an alternative to the extremely busy and dangerous road bridge, where items regularly fly off poorly secured loads. The view along the river valley is also excellent and there is a decent swimming stretch in the river away to the east.
Stocking up on loo paper for lockdown From Jenni Francis, Sale: THE mother and her four children who bought a 24-pack of toilet paper each as the COVID five day lockdown was announced may need to see their GP as soon as possible. If you need 120 loo rolls for five days, you may have irritable bowel syndrome. Had another expression in mind about what some people’s brains are made off, but thought better of saying it out loud.
Public parks or private playgrounds? From Chris Marshall, Trafalgar: I WAS disturbed to find that the state government has allocated $15 million towards a feasibility study for the proposed development of hut villages in the Alpine National Park. These will be privately operated for the highend market, with access reserved exclusively for cashed up guests. Their fully catered meals and fresh linen are proposed to be delivered by choppers, in some cases. Meanwhile, ratepayers, campers, hikers and four-wheel-drivers, are facing the closure of even more walking and four-wheel-drive tracks, as ‘there is no money’ to maintain them, or to keep the parks visitor information centres staffed and operating. Public access has already been barred to many previously accessible tracks. This has resulted in the overuse of the remaining tracks, and overcrowding of camping areas. Access to these tracks is important — they facilitate rescues, and fire fighting. Money and resources should be deployed to reopen the currently closed Ingeegoodbee Track, the Mc Farlanes Flat Track, Cobberas Track, and the Mc Farlanes Saddle to Karng Walking Track. This has been closed for more than two years. The parks office in Omeo must once again be fully staffed for information and advice on local conditions. This is just a small list, which I am sure is repeated across the state. An increasing number of people are wanting to access these tracks. We ought to maintain what is already there,
www.gippslandtimes.com.au first, without embarking on new, ethically and environmentally dubious developments. The aforementioned proposal will put an end to free universal public access to our national parks. Private enterprises will be permitted exclusive control of certain areas. They will make their money by exploiting and degrading the wilderness, so as to indulge Mr and Mrs Toorak. I call on those sharing my concerns to immediately write in protest to your state government representatives and to Premier Daniel Andrews.
Chinese govt should be held accountable From Michael J Gamble, Belmont: THE World Health Organisation recently went to China to begin its long awaited investigation into the source and spread of the coronavirus — more than a year after the virus was first identified by Chinese authorities. Also more than sufficient time for the authorities to remove any evidence of the source of a virus, which has cost the lives of almost 1.8 million human beings, infected more than 80 million people and laid waste the economies of more than 195 countries. When can the global community expect the pressing issue of compensation and reparation to be addressed by the People’s Republic of China? Trillions of dollars are potentially involved.
We have every reason to protect out dingoes From Trevor Tucker, Sale: A PRIMARY reason (though not the only one) for writing this is to debunk a common-held fallacy that our ill-fated native dog — our indigenous dingo — is the major perpetrator of mass destruction of sheep throughout Australia. Statistics show that at least three million sheep are lost annually from our 30 million nationwide sheep herd. Unless rectified, that huge (10 percent) loss not only guarantees to inflict (avoidable) pain and suffering to future generations of sheep, but will also have a significant ongoing impact upon the bottom line of farmers’ endeavours, and of course upon the collection of GST. Undeniably, there are reasons for those stock losses, from predation to outdated livestock management practices. On the predation side there are foxes, eagles and, apparently (so-called) wild dogs. It is well known that foxes are a significant contributor; eagles far less so. And yet, deplorably, nearly every sheep loss event is reported by the media as being “attributable to wild dogs”. But this lazy, confusing reporting, is an appalling misunderstanding of our dingo, and therefore represents blatant misinformation. Please keep an open mind to the fact that a dingo is neither a wild dog, nor a feral dog. They are, just, dingoes. Interestingly, recent (national) annual statistics show that only 260 sheep deaths were verifiably attributable to dingoes … a number which is obviously insignificant when rationalising sheep losses. Yes, a dingo will kill the odd sheep. But, most likely that’s the end result of an innate, natural reaction when a potential prey species suddenly attempts to run for safety. It is also worth noting that a mature dingo can only consume 350 to 500 grams of meat (or, approximately one pound in colonial farmer’s terms) per day, and that dingoes have a strong preference for native marsupial and feral rabbits, not for sheep meat. Dingoes are generally solitary animals, but
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‘do not feed resident wildlife’ and then suffer the consequences. Author’s footnote: The veracity of this letter has been confirmed by the Australian Dingo Foundation. It also supersedes previously published articles prepared by the author which contain assumptions based upon anecdotal (false) data.
COVID through the eyes of grade two student From Ruby Cooper, year two student at Cowwarr Primary School (written last year): FIRST we found out there was a virus and it infected the whole world. We found out we couldn’t go anywhere. All parks were closed, skate parks as well, and all the shops were closed. And we had to do home school for term two. Then, we went back to school for three to four weeks. Then we had to home school for the rest of term three. I was feeling nervous and sad. It was hard to do home school. I was missing my friends and teachers. There was no dancing and swimming and we couldn’t go to football or the movies. But my mum told me that I could go to school for the day. I was really excited to go to school for the day. And then the next day, I got to go to school for science. My family was supporting me. I learnt that you can do anything. Just because something’s hard, doesn’t mean you can’t do it. We did baking and netball training. We also had soccer training for Blake. A couple of days ago, the park reopened. We did tennis. Today is the last day of home school and then I have school holidays. On the holiday, I am going to my gran’s house and I’m very excited to go. I am really excited to go back to school as well.
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may roam in small family groups of four to five individuals; a dog, a bitch and usually two to three pups. The bitch can only conceive once per annum, linked to a small window of opportunity as dictated by seasonal change to their environment. It is also most improbable that the dingo bitch will mate with a domestic dog during that time if a male dingo is present. Furthermore, dingoes will never be seen in “large marauding packs”… yet, emphatically, such anecdotal events are “knowingly, falsely claimed to have been witnessed” and then allowed to be published, as fact. And that is disgraceful. Many people will hopefully be interested to learn that the latest advances in DNA technology clearly revealed that when 23 of 40 dogs — all of which had recently been either shot, trapped or poisoned were DNA tested — none of those 23 sampled had any domestic dog heritage. In other words, from the perspective of probability, all 40 of those above referred dogs which had either been left to rot on farmers’ fences or hanging in dedicated “dingo trees” were most likely our native, protected dingo. That’s a lot of shame to be borne by some folk. More importantly, since massive sheep losses are not primarily the result of dingo predation, it is obvious that researchers should be searching for wild dogs to justify stock losses reported by media. However, it is not just my opinion that no such animal as a wild dog exists in our country… and that therefore our authorities must insist the term ‘wild dogs’ be eliminated from Australian wildlife narrative. Not to do so contradicts DELWP conservation objectives, and will further drive our dingo towards extinction. Two other issues logically follow. Firstly, there must be something ongoing, more widespread and more deadly which is creating such massive sheep losses throughout Australia. And secondly, all current licenses to shoot, trap or poison dingoes must be cancelled immediately on the basis that it can now be proven dingoes are not a pest animal. It is my firmly-held belief there are still far too many farmers who regrettably do not practice humane animal husbandry. There are those who, for example, make no effort to prevent lamb and ewe losses due to exposure, and those who refuse to embrace pragmatic, alternative stock management and protection techniques. Incredibly, some farmers resort to using their sheep losses due to wild dogs as a means of diverting authorities’ and public attention from their bad or outdated animal husbandry practices. Such mindsets should therefore be publicly called for what that represents — a shameful, heartless, deceitful and convenient ploy to eradicate our dingo. Left alone in its natural surroundings, dingoes will not only decimate previously established feral species (such as foxes, rabbits and cats), but significantly cull over populations of kangaroos. In time, dingo numbers will revert to a balanced co-existence with nearby domesticated animals … for the ongoing benefit of farmers. Farmers, politicians and public critics should be open to encouraging — not opposing — the reintroduction of dingoes into established reserves. It therefore irks many that an objective of the current Victorian Agriculture Minister appears to be the provision of increased funding to eradicate (mythical) wild dogs. A more pragmatic approach is called for — to accept there is a real need to direct future government funding towards research, and removing or altering outdated and immoral farm management practises. National conservation parks are not only invaluable to our dingo, but to people who wish to explore and enjoy the fauna and flora diversity in those parks. However, it is not the fault of dingoes if park visitors behave badly and ignore signs such as
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Courthouse murder! Gippsland-based theatre company Here There and Everywhere will present a murderously inappropriate, modern-day comical farce, in one pernicious act in Stratford this Friday night. Family is Murder! is just the outrageous comical relief everyone needs after last year. The performance is for audiences aged 15 years and over, because of its adult themes and coarse language.
Family is Murder! will be performed at Stratford Courthouse Friday night from 7.30pm. Tickets cost $25, or $20 for concession, and seating will be allocated on arrival to meet COVID-19 standards. Wits End bar will be open before and after the show. To book, visit stratfordcourthouse.com.au
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THE Wedge will host an exciting celebration of two of the most powerful and influential bands on the planet. Blood Sweat and Tears and Chicago have racked up a huge number of hits throughout the past few decades, with both bands still going strong today. Anyone with even a passing interest in contemporary rock music, will recall the massive radio hits of American horn band Blood Sweat and Tears, with songs such as Spinning Wheel, You Made Me So Very Happy, When I Die, Hi De Ho’, and More and More. These hits were equalled by fellow US band Chicago, with their progressive fusion of rock and blues, with a songbook including Make Me Smile, Saturday in the Park, 25 or 6 to 4, Does Anybody Know What Time It Is? and Beginnings. Jeff Duff will take on the vocal challenge alongside the hottest musicians in Australia for this momentous gig. Promoters say this will be a truly unforgettable night, featuring some of the most incredible rock music played by Australia’s finest. Spinning Wheel, featuring Jeff Dunn, will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, this Saturday from 8pm. Tickets cost $57 for adults, $55 seniors and $53 concession, and are available by phoning 5143 3200, or visiting www.thewedge.com.au or the box office at 100 Foster St.
Rewind 80s show giveaway IT’S on like Donkey Kong. Rewind 80’s is bringing its extravaganza performance to The Wedge, Sale, next month as part of its Mixtape Tour around Australia. Promoter Samantha Atkins said audiences could expect to hear all the mixtape tracks they recorded on their cassette players in the 1980s, as the show pays homage to favourites of the era such as artists David Bowie, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Van Halen, Kim Wilde, Guns N’ Roses and more. Musical director Matty Ray said two keyboard players, two guitarists, two lead vocals and a rhythm section were locked in, ready to go. Rewind 80’s has worked hard to fine tune the sounds and look that embraced the 1980s. A member of Australian band Pseudo Echo, Mr Ray said his production was musically everything 80s fans wanted to hear and see — big hair, big keyboards, androgyny, costumes and a great rocking show.
Ms Atkins said the original artists had given the show the licence to show original music videos. This makes Rewind 80’s a huge celebration of nostalgia and visual eye candy for 80s fans, who will have the live band and original videos to make them feel like they’ve stepped back in time. Rewind 80’s will be at The Wedge, Sale, on Saturday, March 6, from 7.30pm. To buy tickets, visit the box office, phone 5143 3200 or visit www.thewedge.com.au The Gippsland Times has two double passes to Rewind 80’s Mixtape Tour to give away to two lucky readers. For your chance to win, grab a copy of Friday’s Gippsland Times and fill in the entry form. Entries must be submitted before the prize-winner is drawn on Wednesday, March 3, at noon.
Bringing the blues to Stratford
DANIEL Wayne Spencer will perform at Stratford Courthouse Theatre this Saturday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The locally-raised blues guitar player and singer has recorded and toured with artists including Jimmy Barnes, Richard Clapton, Jon Stevens, Leo Sayer, Jimmy Webb, Martha Davis from the Motels, The Rogue Traders, Smashmouth, Vanessa Amorosi, Doc Neeson (the Angels) and the Black Sorrows.
Tickets are $25 and are limited, so early bookings are encouraged. COVID-safe distanced seating will apply, and seats will be allocated on arrival. The Wit’s End Bar will be serving locally sourced wines and craft beers. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse. com.au
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day. Brian Nankervis will be back to compere a mix of newcomers and past festival favourites. All performances have been pre-recorded exclusively for the festival under strict COVID-safe conditions. People can also stay updated by following the Boolarra Folk Festival Facebook page, and by checking the website www.boolarrafolkfestival.com.au
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A spectacular Glenaladale sunrise.
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Facebook can stick to crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake news Last week Facebook banned news outlets in Australia. Facebook is abusing their global monopolistic powers in an attempt to bully Australian news outlets, and we support the ACCC and the Commonwealth Government s efforts to rein them in.
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DON T LET HEARING LOSS LIMIT YOU! Hearing awareness week - 1st - 7th March
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Signs a hearing test is necessary
Some signs that you may need to have your hearing checked include: • A ringing sensation in the ears (tinnitus); • People complain that you talk too loudly; • You often have to ask people to repeat what they say; • You find it hard to hear conversations, especially if there is background noise; and • Others complain that you watch television with the volume turned too high.
Sixty-five per cent of Aussie farmers have hearing loss Prolonged exposure to loud noise will damage the tiny hair cells within the inner ear. These tiny hair cells, once damaged, will not be replaced and cannot be repaired.
• Family complaining that the television or radio is too loud, but you find it is at a comfortable level for you to hear; • Constantly asking others to repeat what they have just said; • Ringing or noises in the ear or head when away from equipment or machinery (tinnitus); and • People complaining that you talk too loudly.
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ASK yourself the question — can the task be completed in a way that reduces exposure to farm noise? When buying or replacing machinery, ask about the availability of a quieter model. Ensure machinery or equipment is maintained, with regular checks to ensure it runs as quietly as possible. If possible, rearrange work areas to alter proximity to loud machines or equipment. Insulate cabins to further reduce noise.
Limit the time spent working near loud machinery. Try rotating work tasks. Be familiar with the noise levels of equipment, machinery and tasks on the farm by downloading a noise meter app on your phone. Wear class five hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs, and be familiar with the Sound Level Conversion rating of those items. Make sure you know the correct way to insert and use earplugs. Hearing tests check a person’s ability to hear the loudness and pitch of sounds. The results are charted on a graph (audiogram) to help pinpoint the severity and causes of hearing problems. Tests include pure tone audiometry, using an audiometer, and speech discrimination tests. Special tests are available to test hearing in babies and children. A doctor, audiologist or ear, nose and throat specialist can provide more information about hearing loss and hearing tests. — The National Centre for Farmer Health
A little awareness goes a long way! Deafness or hearing impairment is often described as the ‘invisible disability’. This is partly because hearing aids tend not to be obvious and partly because those affected are often isolated through lack of access to communications. People often wait for years before they seek help for their hearing loss. Symptoms may include: • turning the TV or stereo up so loud that others complain • frequently needing to ask others to repeat themselves • not being able to hear properly on the telephone • not feeing comfortable in noisy situations such as restaurants, or where they are straining to hear, such as in cinemas • missing out on important parts of conversations
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Types of hearing loss include: • Conductive – a sound blockage in the middle or outer ear (or both), usually caused by middle ear infections or by wax build-up in the ear canal; • Sensorineural – the cochlea or cochlear nerve is damaged; and • Mixed – the hearing loss is caused by a combination of conductive and sensor neural problems. Hearing loss can also be described as: • Congenital – when the hearing loss occurs before or just after birth. Exposure to certain diseases in utero or soon after birth can harm the hearing mechanism of the baby. • Acquired – when the loss happens later (for example, due to disease or trauma).
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THE continual use of loud machinery and equipment on farms, such as tractors, augers, firearms, chainsaws, radios and workshop tools, increase the risk of permanent hearing loss for farmers. For example; the typical noise level of a chainsaw cutting is 120 decibels, meaning the maximum time it is safe to be exposed without hearing protection before damage can occur is eight seconds. According to a report by the Australian Parliament on the “Extent and cause of hearing loss impairment in Australia” (2008-2010), the agricultural sector reports high levels of hearing loss among farmers. Sixty-five per cent of Australian farmers have a measurable hearing loss, compared to 22 to 27 per cent of the general population. Hearing loss is also high among young farmers, compared to the general population. On average hearing loss occurs 10 to 15 years earlier than in non-agricultural populations. Prolonged exposure to loud noise will damage the tiny hair cells within the inner ear. These tiny hair cells, once damaged, will not be replaced and cannot be repaired. Signs that you may have hearing loss include: • Background noise makes it difficult to hear conversations in crowds or at social events; • Not always hearing the phone ring;
There are various types of hearing tests available, including: • Pure tone audiometry – a machine called an audiometer produces a range of beeps and whistles (pure tones). You press a button or otherwise indicate when you hear the sounds. If you listen to the pure tones through headphones, your air conduction hearing is being tested. This tests your outer hearing pathway as well as your inner ear. If you listen to the sounds through a bone conductor – a vibrator held against the mastoid bone (located behind the ear) – the sounds your inner hearing pathways can hear are measured; • Speech discrimination tests – this is a test of how clearly you hear speech. Speech discrimination tests require you to repeat words said to you. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) typically begins with the loss of higher frequencies, so that certain speech sounds (such as ‘p’, ‘f’ and ‘t’) end up sounding very similar; and • Online hearing test – wearing headphones, people can check their hearing in background noise. Developed by National Acoustics Laboratories, Australia, this test is designed for adults, takes less than five minutes and evaluates hearing ability according to age.
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Lakes National Park stroll this Saturday BEN Cruachan Walking Club will stroll in the Lakes National Park in the Loch Sport area this Saturday. The walk will take in some of the best scenery the Gippsland Lakes have to offer. Also on Saturday, club members will join the Strzelecki Bushwalking Club to discover the ‘hidden huts of Mt Baw Baw’ in the Baw Baw National Park. It can be done as a day return walk or a two-day through walk camping overnight at Talbot Hut.
Another walk on Saturday, March 13, is somewhat of a magical history tour, taking in the heritagelisted Horseshoe Bend Tunnel, followed by a short circuit walk around the historic Walhalla township. On Sunday, March 21, the group will tackle the Sale Common Wetlands Trail. The common boasts freshwater marshes and Red gum woodlands that support an enormous variety of bird life. For more information about the walks visit bencruachanwalkingclub.com
Mary’s Soup Kitchen coordinator Rose Parkes and volunteer Christine Lyon welcome all to the St Mary’s Chapter House every Thursday between noon and 1pm.
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MARY’S Soup Kitchen in Sale has reopened to help local residents. Residents can visit the St Mary’s Cathedral Chapter House Thursdays from noon to 1pm to share a meal and fellowship. Entry to Mary’s Soup Kitchen is from Reeve St. The kitchen welcomes new volunteers. Those interested can phone the parish office on 5144 4100.
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TRACING family history has never been so easy for visitors or new members at the Sale and District Family History group. Its rooms are in the historic Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, two doors from the Gippsland Times, and group members with many years of experience are available to introduce visitors to the popular pastime. Resources held by the group include Victorian birth indexes to 1920, deaths to 1985, marriages to 1942, Victorian Inquest indexes, immigration to Victoria indexes from 1852 to 1879 and a large collection of indexes from interstate and overseas. Group holdings include historic maps, numerous local photo images, school and cemetery records, a large collection of published family histories and local history books. Local history books published by the group
include the much-in-demand Pioneer Index book of the Sale and District 1848-1900, Pub Crawl a detailed history of the hotels of Sale, The Heart Book about the Heart district adjacent to Sale, St Helens and Other Private Hospitals of Sale, a history of the Sale Cenotaph and the February 1913 autograph book of the Sale and District Pioneering Association’s first reunion. Members are encouraged to donate a copy of their completed family histories to the group as a resource for future researchers. The group’s rooms are open to the public on Fridays from 10am until 4pm, and meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 3pm. The group acts in accordance with current government COVID-19 regulations. For more information phone 0428 411 60,3 or visit the group’s Facebook page.
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THE Anglican Parish of Avon Women’s Fellowship and Craft Group will meet this Saturday. The group plans to meet on the last Saturday of each month from 10am in the Anglican Hall, 26 McFarlane St, Stratford. Those attending should take their own lunch and a craft project of any kind. Entry is by gold coin donation, and tea and coffee will be provided. For more information, phone Sandra on 0406 983 503.
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WELLINGTON Community Op Shop will host a Hoy afternoon the Gwen Webb Centre, Market St, Sale, on Sunday. Doors will open at 1pm for a 1.30pm start. Cost will be $10, with organisers promising a fun afternoon. Proceeds will go to the Golden Beach Surf Life Saving Club. To book, phone 0477 312 621.
Film screening next week
AFTER having to cancel its opening night screening on February 16 because of COVID-19 restrictions, Society Film Society will screen the French film Who You Think I Am at The Wedge,
Sale, next Tuesday, March 2, from 7.30pm. Society memberships for 2021 can be bought from the The Wedge box office or website before the screening, with a ticket stub or a print-out receipt able to be swapped for a membership. Society members will be in the foyer from 6.45pm to process memberships. The bar will be open for pre and post show drinks. There will be no cheese platters as in previous years, but pre-packaged snacks will be available. There also won’t be communal tea and coffee available. For more information, visit salefilmsociety. wordpress.com or the society’s Facebook page.
Police career info session
AN information session for people interested in a career in policing will be held at the Criterion Hotel, Sale, on Wednesday, March 10, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Information will be presented about the role of police, the recruitment process, training at the academy and policing in Sale. All attendees will need to present photo identification to gain entry to this event. Doors open at 5.30pm. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.au and search for ‘police information session Sale’. For more information about a career in the police force, visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au
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LTHOUGH the local property market defied COVID-19 predictions and boomed at the beginning of 2020, the surge in demand for Gippsland’s rural land has taken that ‘boom’ to a whole new level. Wellington Shire real estate agents say they are fielding calls daily from people looking for rural properties, with many selling before they even hit the market, and others being snapped up within days of being advertised. Sale-based estate agent Leo O’Brien said most of the rural properties he had sold in the past 10 months had been bought by Gippslanders, with the price of rural commodities being a driving factor. “Farmers are not wanting to sell because they are doing so well, which causes a shortage of supply, and on top that many are buying the property next door or expanding into other parts of Gippsland because agriculture is doing so well and interest rates are low,” he said. Maffra-based agency Gippsland Real Estate has also experienced strong demand for any type of acreage, from irrigation to dry land, with infrastructure or without. Director Pat Weatherley said local farmers still made up about 90 per cent of rural property buyers, but there was also a lot of interest in small acreage from people seeking lifestyle changes. One couple so frustrated by constantly missing out on their dream property recently placed advertisements in the Gippsland Times, offering a $1000 ‘spotters fee’ for anyone who could help them find and buy a suitable 20 to 48 hectares (50 to 120 acre) property as a hobby farm. — Liz Bell
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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom home near Sale s central business district. Price: $309,000. Address: 122 Fitzroy St, Sale. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.
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Best practice basics at MDF CONSISTENTLY getting the basics of irrigation, drainage, fertiliser, grazing and supplements right every day in every paddock pays dividends. At the Macalister Demonstration Farm, grass per hectare consumed is below target. However, because supplements such as grain are relatively inexpensive this year, the gap is being made up, feed margin is on target and milk production per cow is above target. If conditions are not conducive to getting one of the best-practice basics spot on target, finding ways to keep margins on target is invaluable, and gives the operation time to sort out the issue. A big problem with dairy farms is that small variations can cause inefficiency, and can have large impacts on margins. Variation of nitrogen applied by the spreader means some areas are oversupplied and some are under-supplied. Same applies to irrigation water. If grass per cow changes from 10 kilograms for a couple of days, then six kilograms for a few days, then back to 10, or silage is fed for a few days then not fed, the rumen will not efficiently digest the food. If some paddocks are grazed lightly, grass is wasted, and if then paddocks are grazed too hard they do not grow back well. The best bet for any dairy farmer is to keep a keen eye on the consistency of operations on the farm. The more the cows and the pasture can be kept on an even keel, the more productive and profitable the farm will be.
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THE national sheep flock is set to enter a significant rebuilding phase in 2021 on the back of improved seasonal conditions in eastern Australia, according to Meat and Livestock Australia’s 2021 Sheep Industry Projections. Following two years of decline that resulted in the national flock reaching historically low levels last year, it is now projected to increase five per cent to reach 67.3 million head by June 30. In contrast to the eastern states, Western Australia is in a de-stocking phase because of last year’s dry conditions, which have limited available pasture and surface water. As a result, it is estimated that two million sheep were transported from Western Australia to eastern Australia last year. MLA market information manager Stephen Bignell said this year’s flock rebuild would not be as pronounced as previous La Niña-induced flock rebuilds in 2010 and 2016. “Factors contributing to the slower predicted pace of the 2021 rebuild include starting from the lowest flock size in over 100 years, and the impact of the 2019 drought, which was the worst on record for some regions and prompted many producers to completely de-stock,”Mr Bignell said. Mr Bignell said provided favourable seasonal conditions continued this year, strong sheep and lamb prices were expected to remain,with smaller yardings also expected to persist. “Supply is expected to remain tight as producers retain their core breeding stock and ewe lambs, consistent with a significant flock rebuild,” he said. “The rebuild will also see producers retain more
older ewes than usual and many enter the market to purchase additional ewes. “Lamb numbers are forecast to grow due to increased marking rates, with Merino marking rates expected to reach 92 per cent nationally. “The improved nutrition of pregnant ewes, stemming from the abundance of quality pasture, will drive this forecast rise in marking rates. “The bigger lamb crop predicted in 2021 will lead to a slight increase in lamb slaughter for the year, up four per cent to 20.8 million head, as producers intend to retain a greater percentage of ewe lambs.” Mr Bignell said on the back of improved eastern conditions, national lamb carcase weights were expected to rise two per cent to average 24.4 kilograms per head in 2021, up from 24 kilograms
in 2020. “Continued growth in lamb carcase weights and the forecast rise in slaughter numbers underpin a six per cent increase in lamb production to 508,000 tonnes carcase weight in 2021,” he said. “Sheep slaughter is expected to rise slightly in 2021, up two per cent to 6.6 million head.” Mr Bignell said the greatest COVID-19 effect on sheepmeat was the fall in foodservice demand, domestically and globally, because of pandemicrelated restrictions. “As consumers were forced to eat more in the home, retail sales of sheepmeat rose, making up for much of the decline in foodservice demand,” Mr Bignell said. “The global impact on demand varied greatly between markets, reflecting the length and strength of movement restrictions and the sheepmeat consumption patterns in individual countries. “MLA’s projections have been prepared on the basis that the world enters a COVID-19 recovery phase in 2021 because of the development and deployment of various vaccine programs. “Australian lamb exports are forecast to lift in 2021, up 10 per cent to 290,000 tonnes shipped weight, supported by a rise in both average carcase weight and slaughter levels. “Mutton exports are forecast to remain steady in 2021 at 140,000 tonnes shipped weight. “Current forecasts indicate Australian live sheep exports may see a modest increase in 2021 on 2020 levels of around two per cent.” For more information, visit the prices and markets section at the website www.mla.com.au
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THE world’s first population of glyphosateresistant capeweed has been detected in Western Australia. The resistant biotype was reported by an agronomist in the Albany port zone, who noticed capeweed that was not being controlled by glyphosate applications. Capeweed seeds were collected from the site and seedlings screened for resistance by the University of Western Australia’s Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative researchers in Perth, with glyphosate applied at a label rate of 540 grams of active ingredient per litre. Survival rates four times higher than susceptible control populations were recorded. Seeds from the survivors were also subjected to glyphosate dose response testing, and the second generation exhibited a resistance level 13 times higher than the control population. The screening also found glyphosate resistance was co-occurring with resistance to the ALS-inhibiting herbicide metosulam, and to the phytoene desaturase (PDS)-inhibiting herbicide diflufenican, with survival rates of more than 80 per cent in both cases. Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative research associate Dr Yaseen Kahlil said the good news was a paraquat-diquat mixture herbicide was 100 per cent effective against this resistant population, so there was still a control option. Capeweed (arctotheca calendula) is widespread across all grain growing regions of Australia. It competes for water and nutrient resources
and the large, flat plant can inhibit crop emergence. Seven to 90 capeweed plants per square metre have been demonstrated to reduce grain yield by 28 to 44 per cent respectively in wheat crops. Dr Khalil said capeweed was a prolific seed producer with a persistent seed bank that would germinate under a wide range of conditions, making it extremely difficult to control. “No other glyphosate-resistant populations have been reported, however they probably already exist,” he says. Dr Kahlil recommends a double-knock strategy to control capeweed, using glyphosate followed by a paraquat-diquat mixture herbicide to eliminate survivors. He said growers should also practice an integrated weed management program by: rotating crops and pastures; double-knocking to preserve glyphosate; mixing and rotating herbicides; stopping weed set by including crop topping, patch management and cutting hay in the pasture phase and using crop competition with wheat, barley and especially oats. Harvest weed seed control is not considered effective for controlling capeweed, because of the weed’s lack of height and significant seed dispersal. The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative is from the Grains Research and Development Centre. Its mission is to research, develop and communicate innovative herbicide resistant weed science and technology.
In a world first, glyphosate-resistant capeweed has been detected in Western Australia.
African swine fever variant Water price variability webinar ‘perfect storm’ of risk THE Australian government is urging heightened biosecurity vigilance following reports of new variants of African swine fever emerging in Asia. Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud said the next few weeks in particular were critical to keeping the deadly disease out. “The reported emergence of new variants of the African swine fever virus in Asia is concerning,” Minister Littleproud said. “Variants are showing less obvious signs of the disease, which increases the likelihood of it going undetected and uncontrolled. “With Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations approaching, more gift items arriving and increased travel in the region, this is the perfect storm of risk.” Mr Littleproud said his department was aware of the developing situation and was performing interventions at borders, targeted operations to detect fraudulently labelled imported product, and conducting more testing of pork products seized through international mail. Changes have also been made to legislation — allowing increased penalties for travellers who do not declare high risk goods at the border, and for the Australian Border Force to be able to cancel certain visas and refuse entry to Australia for serious biosecurity breaches. The department is also running simulation exercises for the pork industry. Mr Littleproud said maintaining Australia’s highly-valued pest and disease-free status was everyone’s responsibility. “While Chinese New Year gifts are brought or sent with good intentions, some can introduce pests or diseases into Australia, including
THE third webinar in the Agriculture Victoria’s ‘Understanding and managing water price variability on farm’ webinar series will run this Thursday from 1pm until 2pm. It will discuss ways of better managing water price variability and reducing farm business shocks in years with high water prices. To register for the webinar, visit
African swine fever,” he said. “If these products are brought or sent to Australia, people are not only risking significant penalties for breaching our biosecurity conditions, they are also putting industries, jobs and the health of our plants and animals at risk. “Commonly intercepted items include pork, which could carry deadly African swine fever, fruit, plants, eggs and herbs.” Those unsure about the biosecurity status of goods that they have brought into Australia or received in the mail should report a biosecurity concern by phoning the See. Secure. Report. hotline on 1800 798 636 or completing the online reporting form via awe.gov.au/chinese
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A total of 11,623 African swine fever outbreaks in the region have been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health since its emergence in Asia in 2018. If African swine fever was to arrive in Australia, it would have a significant effect on the nation’s pig health and production, market access for pork products and economy. Between November 5, 2018, and December 31, 2020, 42.8 tonnes of pork products were intercepted on air travellers and 9.4 tonnes was intercepted in mail items at Australian borders. Test results for samples of banned pork products seized in a two-week period during September 2019, indicate that ASF virus fragments were present in almost 50 per cent of the pork products seized. To date, 14 visas have been cancelled (10 related to pork products) under new biosecurity related visa cancellation powers (as at February 10, 2021).
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The Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine is a major project for the local region that will support economic growth and local jobs for many years. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Kalbar Operation Pty Ltd is launching a Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities and provide long lasting benefits to the wider community. Grant funding is available for projects within the Educational, Recreational, Environmental and Social aspects of the community. A total of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter. These grants must have a direct positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in a positive and sustainable manner. To be eligible to apply local organizations must: ● Be an organization that provides benefit to the broader community. ● The Project must be completed within six months of receipt of funds. This may be extended upon written approval from the committee should extenuating circumstances arise. ● Organizations must agree to expend grant monies only in accordance with the successful grant project application. ● The project must be based within the East Gippsland and Wellington communities. ● Applicants must detail how the project will be funded and delivered. Applications will close 19th March 2021 at 5pm. Successful applicants will be advised in April 2021 For further information please visit our website at https://www.fingerboardsproject.com.au/
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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement.
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Livestock
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Two Burke and Wills Driza-bone jackets, $150 each. Mayfair cutlery, 42 piece set, bone handle knives, in original wooden box, never used, $150. Phone 0409 952 616.
$1.50 per kilo. Fresh vegetables also available. 178 Sale-Toongabbie This seasons: Oats, Road, Nambrok. Phone Barley and Lucerne 5 x 4 0459 211 550 rolls. Feed Test results available on application. Clearing Sales Made in Cowwarr. Phone Pat on 0427 088 066 for pricing and transport options. Please leave a message or SMS.
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Warragul Bi-Monthly
DAIRY SALE
An established regular market for all classes of dairy cattle held on the 1st and 3rd Friday in every month
FRIDAY February 26, at 11am
A/c Oakdale Dairies 60 February calved, A.I. bred Holstein heifers. Wonderful line, medium/large frame with top udders A/c LK and GM Clark – Complete dispersal of Autumn calving heifers 60 Outstanding close springing A.I. bred Holstein heifers by Bradnick, Maebull, Galaxy, Superfly, Sustain, Garcia etc. Dams by Medallion, Shottle, Maebull, Twist, Megasire, etc. Medium/large frame in excellent condition with superb udders from 700 cow herd av. 8000 L, 4.1 F, 3.49 P, 605 kg solids. 22 years corrective mating. In calf to Solney bred Friesian sires A/c C Williamson – Dispersal line 12 Large frame Holstein heifers by California Red and polled Holstein sires, Pirander Red and Poldark. In calf to Solney Holstein sire A/c N and L Gregg 3 Freshly calved Holstein heifers A/c Hamilton Family 7 Friesian Jersey X close springing heifers A/c RA and G Pridmore 6 Close springing Jersey heifers
Covid Restrictions will apply Further entries invited Following Dairy Sale March 5th
5623 4744
Terry Ahearn Mob. 0438 562 816 Neil Darby Mob. 0418 595 265
5941 0299
Darryl Adams Mob. 0408 385 872 Michael Robertson Mob. 0429 104 467
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Situations Vacant
Expressions of Interest
Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Service Member Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS), provides a range of programs and services to Aboriginal families who experience family violence across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires. YWAHS is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who may be interested in becoming members of YWAHS. Interested parties should consider the following selection criteria: ● Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person ● Have a good understanding of corporate governance ● Good understanding of family violence and the associated complexities ● Knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the purpose of the organisation and the Aboriginal community ● Be prepared to undertake a National Police check and bankruptcy check ● Pay the relevant membership fees of $2 ● Have a commitment to the purposes of the company For further information about becoming a YWAHS member, please contact Company Secretary Bianca Bassett on 0422 532 490.
Situations Vacant
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18 to 23 hrs per week (negotiable).
Pharmacist (Grade 2)
Excellent pay and conditions. For details and Job Description contact Margaret on 0418 455 382
Early Learning Centre Co-Educator • • •
Permanent part-time 0.59FTE Working Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Term 2 commencement
We are seeking an energetic and reliable ELC Co-Educator to support the high quality educational program delivered in our ELC at St Anne’s Campus. You will be suitably experienced and hold a Diploma in Children’s Services. A working knowledge of early years learning frameworks and a passion for excellence is mandatory.
Applications close Sunday 7 March, 2021.
SKILLED ROAD WORKERS REQUIRED Fulton Hogan is a leader in the civil construction industry. Our strong Maintenance Alliance between Fulton Hogan and Regional Roads Victoria sees the combined workforce assume responsibility for the safe and effective delivery of road maintenance, asset management and improvement works across the Eastern regional road networks.
The pre-employment process will include a medical check including drug and alcohol screening, and a police clearance check. For further information, and to apply, please go to http://www.fultonhogan.com/join-our-team/ and search for job numbers: R1203 – Applications close Friday 5th March 2021.
ALUMINIUM WINDOW and DOOR FABRICATORS Commercial/Residential
Our commitment to staff is to have a safe and happy work environment and your priority is to help us exceed our clients' expectations by providing excellence in fabrication. The hours of work are 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday on a 38 hour week. If you have a "can do" attitude and would love to work in a friendly team environment, email your resume and covering letter to: admin@invictuswindows.com.au
LEGAL ASSISTANT
The applicant will need a basic understanding of the GST system.
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The position is part time.
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The essential skills that we will be looking for include:
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Salary will be commensurate with experience and knowledge. Applications close Wednesday the 24th of February 2021 Applications in confidence should be emailed to: admin@adamsaccounting.com.au
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To provide administrative support to senior Legal staff. Word processing and documentation presentation Diary management, arranging meetings and liaising with clients. Record management.
The successful applicant should possess: ● ● ● ● ●
Strong writing and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word Well developed organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks. A positive, professional and pro-active work attitude.
Although not essential previous legal experience would be advantageous. A competitive salary will be negotiable, based on skills and experience. Applications including a letter of introduction and CV should be addressed to our Principal Partner, John Sullivan, Sullivan Braham Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 599, Sale, Vic, 3850 (phone 03 5143 1999) or e-mail jsullivan@sullivanbraham.com.au Applications close: 5pm on March 4, 2021.
Situations Vacant
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MILKER REQUIRED
For 50 bale rotary dairy farm, five minutes from Sale. Approx. 30 hours per week. Phone 0447 443 562.
Gippsland Times newspaper deliverer required for
Mark Avenue area each Tuesday
Please phone Tom 5182 8756
FARM WORKER
Full time worker sought to do farm maintenance, general farm work, irrigation and the occasional milking. Experience necessary. Please phone 0439 451 077.
Meetings
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AGM
Maffra Gymnastics Club AGM will be held on Tuesday March 9, 6:30pm at the Cameron Sporting complex in the gymnastics office. All welcome.
Business Opportunities
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Jim’s Mowing is looking for a Franchisee in the Wellington Shire Area. CONTACT 131 546 for a no-obligation free Info Kit
Situations Vacant
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Customer Service Officer
Full time position 38 hours per week. The successful candidate must also: ● Maintain a calm professional composure under pressure ● Be willing to work in a team environment ● Be able to relate to elderly people ● Have a current and clear police check Position descriptions are available by emailing admin@secvinc.com.au Applications close Friday 26th February Written applications together with a current resume should be directed to: Corporate Services Manager PO Box 291, Sale VIC 3850 or forwarded to admin@secvinc.com.au
SERVICE ADVISOR Full Time
Sale Neighbourhood House
Digital Literacy Instructor
Sale Neighbourhood House is looking for a talented instructor to join our educational delivery team. Are you online savvy and proficient in using a computer? Those skills could be put to good use teaching Digital Literacy to your community. SNH is a Learn Local provider delivering quality pre-accredited training courses to the local community. SNH has a position available over a sessional timeframe delivering classes via Moodle/Zoom each term. If you have teaching experience, are familiar with online features, security, productivity tools, MOODLE and ZOOM we want to hear from you. Applications close March 9, 2021 by COB. Email office@snh.net.au to receive a copy of the position description and Key Selection Criteria. A cover letter, KSC response and resume is required to be considered for review. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Sullivan Braham Pty Ltd seeks applications for a full time Legal Assistant. The role:
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Sale Motor Group are pleased to offer a full time role in administration. Your daily responsibilities will include but not limited to: ● Processing of new and used vehicle sales. ● Processing of bank statements. ● Payout of vehicles. ● Accounts payable and receivable. ● General office duties. You will have a pleasant phone manor, be punctual and a team player. System training will be provided. Previous motor industry experience would be an advantage but not essential. To apply, forward your resume and cover letter to Terry Wight: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au
Due to recent growth, an opportunity exists for experienced aluminium window and door fabricators to join our team.
Our firm is seeking the services of a person with bookkeeping experience that wants to also develop knowledge in the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
General bookkeeping skills that have given the applicant an understanding of business accounting systems. A high level of personal organisation, down to earth communications skills, and a genuine concern for clients A willingness to work as part of a team. Competent level of computer skills with accounting software packages and the Microsoft Office suite A willingness to learn.
Full Time
Invictus Windows and Doors/Sale Shopfitters is a privately owned family business specialising in custom made high quality architectural aluminium window and door products. The business has been in operation for over 35 years, servicing the local area and beyond. We are a part of the Architectural Window Systems (AWS) licensed fabricator network.
BOOKKEEPER - MAFFRA
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ADMINISTRATION POSITION
About the business:
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Looking for secure employment? Do you want to grow your skills in the areas of income tax and GST?
Full Time Fixed Term Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? ● Do you strive to deliver exemplary patient care and professional health services? ● Are an energetic and motivated pharmacist? If so, we'd love you to join our team! Central Gippsland Health are seeking to appoint an experienced Pharmacist to join our team of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy intern. Our pharmacists are currently involved in a diverse range of functions including Oncology, Haematology, rural outreach services, acute Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Paediatric, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. To apply for the role or for further information, go to https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Michelle Garner, Director of Pharmacy on (03) 5143 8611. ●
http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au
To be considered for these roles you will have an MR licence, relevant industry experience, a construction induction card and a strong commitment to safety. Tickets relating to traffic management and plant such as roller, grader or tractor will be well regarded.
Situations Vacant
Manager / Coordinator
For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of this role, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at
Fulton Hogan is looking for a Casual Road Workers to work out of the Sale depot. The core duties will include, but are not limited to: pavement repairs, vegetation management, signage repairs and installations, and roadside clearance.
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Briagolong Community House Inc.
1622430
Situations Vacant
Speech Pathologist (Grade 1)
Permanent Full Time Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? ● Do you enjoy and get satisfaction from providing high quality support and care? ● Do you have experience and a relevant degree qualification or equivalent in Speech Pathology? If so, we'd love you to hear from you! Central Gippsland Health are seeking to appoint a Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) to support our clients by providing a wide range of services, including Early Childhood Intervention, acute inpatients and rehabilitation, Aged Care, NDIS, Speech Pathology in Schools and School Readiness funded projects, in addition to home and community care, community women's health and specialist outpatients' clinics. To apply for the role or for further information, go to https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Kath Cook, Speech Pathology Manager on (03) 5143 8560. ●
Sale Motor Group is a multi franchise, award winning dealer who offers a relaxed working atmosphere. The applicant must have strong customer satisfaction skills, computer skills, reliability and willing to work as part of a team. A knowledge of the motor industry will be a strong advantage but not essential. To apply, forward your resume and cover letter to Terry Wight: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au
Aircraft Line Maintenance Traineeship
In partnership with AGA, Jet Aviation Defence is seeking motivated individuals to undertake an Aircraft Line Maintenance Traineeship, based at RAAF Base East Sale. As an Aircraft Line Maintenance Trainee, you will perform a range of specified maintenance tasks on aircraft. The successful candidates will work full time for 24 months and gain valuable hands on work experience at the PC-21 Maintenance Organisation. Whilst gaining experience, trainees will undergo Nationally Recognised training via a Certificate II Aircraft Line Maintenance (MEA20518). Apply online today at: www.aga.com.au
Dementia Support Specialist Dementia Australia is hiring a Dementia Support Specialist to work from home in the Gippsland, VIC area. If you are passionate about helping people living with Dementia and their carers and families, please check out the position description and job advertisement online at dementia.org.au/careers For any questions, please reach out via email to Recruitment@dementia.org.au We hope to hear from you soon!
Wanted To Buy
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DISC PLATES
Wanted to buy any old disc or plough plates. Cash paid. Phone 0429 992 869.
Wanted To Buy
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Cash paid
for older SCRAP METAL caravans Wurruk
Scrap Metal Recyclers We buy copper, brass, batteries, alley, stainless, wiring, motors, etc. Ph. 0429 992 869 leave msg.
Please call Ken on 0418 547 047
Situations Wanted
Caravans
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PLASTERER
Chris Owens Plastering. Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small. Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service. Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.
Situations Vacant
WANTED
Cars
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1994 MITSUBISHI
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Birthdays
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Sedan, maroon, no reg. or RWC, still running and driveable, auto., genuine 114,000 kms, interior VGC, exterior bit rough, Eng. No. Y721D39660, has been checked for RWC, list available, could go on club plates when road worthy is complete, $700 ONO. Phone 0418 292 066.
$$$ older caravans, any condition, make or size. Please call 0490 044 717 any time.
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DONOHUE, Peggy Joyce. Of Heyfield Aged 94 years. Passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021. Dearly beloved wife of Arch (dec.). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Allan (Drew), Jean (MacManus) and Neil (dec). Cherished grandmother of Tina, Kayleen and Glenn, Jacqueline and Dean, Sandii and Pete, Lisa and David, Neil and Mel, and Paul (dec.). Great grandmother of 12, great great grandmother of four.
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FARLEY (nee McAlpine), Heather Jean. Of Yarram, aged 74 years. 13/09/1946 - 16/02/2021 Passed away suddenly and peacefully at Central Gippsland Health Service (Sale Hospital) on February 16, 2021. Dearly loved and adored wife of Terry (dec.) and Ron Henderson (dec.). Very much loved and devoted mother of Tanya, Kylie and Craig and mother-in-law of Dean, David and Bec. Cherished grandmother of Emma, Brydie, Felix, Lucas, Ella and Cohen. Great grandmother to Nolan, Willow and Freya. Much loved and life long friend and neighbour to extended family and many others. A beautiful soul who touched many lives. A wonderful, full life lived. Pain free now and resting in peace. Job done.
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Goannas return to the pitch THE Gippsland Goannas over 60s cricket team returned to action on Sunday after a wash-out and lockdown affected the past two weekends. The Goannas defeated Canterbury at Toongabbie. Gordon Cowling opened the bowling into a slight breeze, and hit the stumps with the first ball of the Canterbury innings. Ian Southall came down breeze, and was able to extract some bounce from the wicket, enticing the other opener to play at a rising ball, in his third over, for Ray Smith to take a good catch at first slip. Canterbury was 2-17 after six overs. Cowling’s six overs yielded 1-10. Aggressive batting took the score to 74, when hard-hitting Alan Goldstein retired for 40 from just 34 balls. Peter Kemp retired soon after when the score was 2-79 after 17 overs. A score of well over 160 was the thinking of Canterbury, however, Rob Bacchetti
Col Carmody retired on 34.
changed the course of the game, having champion Richmond footballer Francis Bourke caught behind by Ian Gibson, and bowling the next batsman in the 18th over. Bacchetti’s first two overs had gone for 19 runs, yet after eight consecutive overs, he had 3-26 as Canterbury slumped to 5-95. Neil Meredith was awarded a leg before wicket in his second over, while Barrie Nunn had the hard hitting Canterbury skipper caught by Cowling for 20 in his first over. The visitors were 7-111 after 28 overs. Jim Armstrong had a wicket in his first over, with Ray Floyd taking a catch at square leg. A good throw from Smith to Gibson resulted in a run out, and Nunn claiming the final wicket with the score on 122 to finish with 2-8 from four overs. Rob Taylor and Smith opened the batting for the Goannas. Smith retired for 42 from
33 balls in the 11th over, when the score was 0-55. Col Carmody joined Taylor, and they proceeded to 0-84 in the 15th over when Taylor retired for 19. Rino Metlikovec (16) and Carmody (34) put on another 30 runs before both retired at drinks, when the score was 0-113. Armstrong and Floyd made the required nine runs, from the next seven balls as the innings finished in the 22nd over. In their final match of the regular season, the Goannas will play at Sunbury on Sunday. Meanwhile, five Goannas will take part in state team trial matches today in Melbourne. Ray Smith will play in the over 60s match, Kevin Lanigan will captain one of the over 70s teams with Ian Gibson his wicket keeper, while Ian Southall and Gordon Cowling will play in the opposition team. Ray Floyd drives.
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Eagles back on top in SMCA David Braithwaite
MAFFRA returned to the top of the Sale-Maffra cricket ladder after a day where players had to battle the elements. Play on Saturday began in heat, and ended in rain. Entering the day’s play as one of three teams level on points at the top of the table, Maffra skipped a win ahead with victory over Collegians. After bowling Collegians out for 90, Maffra chased down a rain-reduced target with two wickets in hand. The Maffra slow bowlers used the conditions well, restricting the home side’s run rate following a promising start. After Jayden Allison was caught on the second ball of the innings, Jed Malone and Isaac Love appeared to get Collegians back on track. However, when Love was stumped by Brett Lanigan off David Griffiths’ bowling for 33 in the 11th over, the home side was 2-45. Not long after, Malone was trapped leg before wicket by Josh Davis for 11. Charlie Morrison scored 19, but no other Collegians batsmen reached double figures as the side was bowled out in the 34th over. Ben Durrant ripped through the middle order on his way to figures of 4-17, Davis claimed 3-25, while Griffiths bowled a miserly 2-9 from his
eight overs. Maffra finished on 8-66 in 16 overs, an innings dominated by Daniel Bedggood, who clobbered 45 runs from 27 balls faced, including four fours and two sixes. Bedggood was the only Maffra batsman to reach double figures. In the chase for quick runs before rain ended their chance of victory, Collegians claimed wickets at regular intervals. The Eagles were 3-13 at one point after Mark Nicholls took the first three wickets. Nicholls finished with 3-22. The first of Tom Morrison’s three overs was affected, claiming the wickets of Bedggood, Lee Hopkins and Copper Bailey to have the visitors 6-60. Morrison finished with 3-4. Mitch Bennett and Nathan Magnuson saw the Eagles over the line. The result saw Collegians fall from top spot to third place. STRATFORD moved from fourth to second, ahead of Collegians and Sale on net run rate, after defeating Longford at Stephenson Park. The Redbacks scored 7-204 from their 40 overs before bowling the Lizards out for 155. The Redbacks lost 3-7 to be 4-74, when Ben Channing came into bat. Channing ensured the visitors posted a big target, finishing unbeaten on 61. Channing and Ethan Albrecht (38) combined for an unbeaten eighth wicket partnership of 96.
Austin Bauer was the best of the Longford bowlers, taking 3-33. Kerrod Macgregor-Davies was the mainstay of the Longford winnings, scoring 53. MacgregorDavies and Sam Smith (34) put on 62 runs for the fifth wicket. Coen Durbridge scored 21 as the Lizards were bowled out in 36 overs, while Sam Anstee took 3-34 for the Redbacks. ROSEDALE-KILMANY recorded its second win of the season, and in the process dented Sale’s hopes of a home semi-final. While the result effectively ensured the Warriors won’t finish the season with the wooden spoon, the Swans are now in fourth place, a win ahead of Boisdale-Briagolong in fifth. A good start helped RK post 7-157. Brad Scott (47) and Josh Carter (26) scored 70 for the opening wicket. After the openers were dismissed in within the space of seven runs, Rohan Diamond (36) and Cameron Freshwater (25) combined for a 50-run stand to help the Warriors to a competitive total. As well as running out Carter, Ben Jones claimed the wickets of Diamond and Freshwater on his way to 3-39. After being 2-68, Sale collapsed to be all out for 95. Hayden Glover (25), Rohan Blandford (21) and Daniel Padula (19) got the Swans away to a good start, but the home side was pegged back
SMCA lower grades Seconds
Bundalaguah drew Boisdale-Briagolong 139 (A Sandison 50, D Murphy 36, E Aponso 3-5, L Wrigglesworth 3-17); Maffra 7-145 (J Reeves 56, H Shingles 31, T Glenn 3-13) d Collegians 5-143cc (H Evans 52, M Thacker 28); Stratford 6-168 (T Wrigglesworth 87*, N French 30, R Smith 3-22) d Heyfield 9-167cc (J Keane 56, R Smith 32, T Wrigglesworth 4-38, S Waixel 3-27); Sale 5-89 (R Sudan 32, L Tourtoulas 3-11) d Wurruk 88 (L Van der Velden 25, R Jones 3-10).
Thirds
Maffra 154 (B Lanigan 28, L Heyne 27) d Collegians 8-123cc (G Wells 25, L Heyne 3-9); Heyfield 9-136cc (R Winter 44, B Ronan 43) drew Longford 5-100 (A Campbell 33, W Macgregor-Davies 26); Bundalaguah 7-90 d Rosedale-Kilmany 88 (T Love 33, S Schuback 3-13); Nambrok 202 (D Oldham 51, A Wellins 45,
A Robinson 31, B Matharu 4-32) d Sale 132 (J Woodward 60*, H Mowat 3-22, L Hardy 3-24).
Fourths
Boisdale-Briagolong 2-59 d Sale 54 (T Threadgold 5-11, D Krouwer 4-5); Bundalaguah Yaks 7-118 (G Wrigglesworth 33, A Wrigglesworth 3-11) d Bundalaguah Bulls 6-112cc (J Dowsett 33*, B Gieschen 4-22); Maffra 174 (J Grumley 46, V Vb 39, J Pataki 30, K Hardy 3-43) d Heyfield 79 (G Synnott 40, N Phelan 5-22); Nambrok 2-84cc (G McMillan 48) d Longford 83 (M Irwin 52*); Rosedale-Kilmany 1-171 (A Henry 52*, I Freshwater 44*, M Missen 40*) d Wurruk 7-3 (K Hahn 5-0); Bundalaguah Buffaloes 7-146cc d Stradbroke 144 (T Pritchett 49, J Anderson 36, T Biddiscombe 27*); Stratford 6-161 (B Dekkers 43*, D Pendergast 35, K Russell 32*, B Carubia 3-35) d Collegians 157 (B Carubia 38*, E Hug 25, C Waixel 4-25).
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Under 16s
Stratford 5-134cc (T Wrigglesworth 36*, Z Waixel 36*, A Russell 32*) d Heyfield 6-69cc (O Pearson 38*, M Pendergast 3-9); Sale 4-108cc (A McKenzie 31*, B Vandervelden 2-7) d Boisdale-Briagolong 9-100cc (X Boughton 2-3, C Fry 2-7, T Dobson 2-9); Bundalaguah 7-85cc (L Rowley 25, J Hare 2-13, J Reid 2-21) d Longford 56 (A Bauer 27, B Dowsett 2-4, J Cantwell 2-6, H Stables 2-8, A Wrigglesworth 2-10); Maffra 4-90 (B Harrington 29*, A Stobie 2-19) d Collegians 8-78cc (B Grumley 2-6, B Harrington 2-17); Rosedale-Kilmany bye.
Under 14s
Stratford 8-100cc (N Singh 3-5) d Sale 6-65; Rosedale-Kilmany 4-134cc (A Chatwin 32*, A Sutton 2-15) d Collegians 7-80cc (J Reid 2-9); Bundalaguah 5-92cc (H Wrigglesworth 37*) d Maffra 46 (B Rowley 25*, O Simpson 2-6, L Dowsett 2-16); Longford bye.
by Diamond (4-14), Owen Johnstone (3-11) and Ben Fleming (3-21). ARGUABLY the biggest winner of the day was Boisdale-Briagolong, which defeated Bundalaguah at home to stay six points outside the top four. Both sides entered the match level on points, with the loser finding it harder to make up ground on the top four with two rounds to play. The Saints scored 7-228 from their 40 overs, with Dylan Bolton top-scoring with 42 from 35 balls. Bolton and Lash (40 from 29) combined for a sixth wicket partnership of 58. Todd Mann (48) and Steve Noble (34) began the flow of runs with a 67-run second wicket partnership. Nathan Whitford and Jake Wynd were Bundalaguah’s multiple wicket-takers, each claiming two. Bundalaguah batted for 34 overs, finishing on 9-171. Bundalaguah was in early trouble, falling to 4-3, with former Bull Mark Donald taking two of the wickets. Sam Bedggood and Toby O’Reilly took the score to 98 when the former was dismissed for 38, the first of Louis Howard’s four wickets. O’Reilly and Wynd added 35 to the scoreboard before Wynd was dismissed for 29. When O’Reilly was caught off Howard’s bowling for 77, the Bulls where 8-165 with victory out of reach. Howard finished with 4-37 and Donald 3-34.
SMCA ladders
First grade: Maffra 54, Stratford 48 (+0.7 net run rate), Collegians 48 (+0.31), Sale 48 (+0.22), Boisdale-Briagolong 42, Bundalaguah 36, Rosedale-Kilmany 12, Longford 0. Second grade: Stratford 72, Collegians 48, Bundalaguah 38 (+0.6), BoisdaleBriagolong 38 (-0.01), Sale 30, Heyfield 24, Maffra 18 (-0.57), Wurruk 18 (-0.87). Third grade: Heyfield 58, Nambrok 54, Maffra 48, Bundalaguah 38, Longford 32, Rosedale-Kilmany 24, Collegians 18, Sale 12. Fourth grade: Stratford 66, Collegians 60 (+1.31), Bundalaguah Yaks 60 (+1.12), Boisdale-Briagolong 54 (+1.028), Rosedale-Kilmany 54 (+1.02), Maffra 42, Bundalaguah Bulls 36 (+0.53), Bundalaguah Buffaloes 36 (-0.25), Wurruk 30, Sale 18 (-0.78), Heyfield 18 (-0.81), Nambrok 12 (-0.64), Longford 12 (-1.5), Stradbroke 6. Under 16s: Collegians 52, Bundalaguah 46, Maffra 40, Stratford 34 (1.47 per cent), Longford 34 (0.89), Rosedale-Kilmany 32, Boisdale-Briagolong 28 (0.73), Sale 28 (0.48), Heyfield 20. Under 14s: Bundalaguah 55, Stratford 53, Longford 46, Rosedale-Kilmany 40, Sale 28, Maffra 16, Collegians 14.
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Sale-Maffra Cricket Association
FIRST STT GRADE - ROUND ONE (RESCHEDULED) BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG defeated BUNDALAGUAH Boisdale-Bria golong M Roberts .................. c&b N Whitford 2 T M ann ....................... c K O ’ R eii l l y b J W ynd d 48 S Noble ...................... b N French 34 L Bolton ..................... b N Whitford 5 M Annear ................... c N French b J Wynd 16 D Bolton..................... c N Whitford b S Spoljaric 42 J Lash ......................... c N Hibbins b G Munasinghe 40 L Howard ................... not out 13 L Hurst........................ not out 17 Extras 11 CC (40 overs) 7/228 Bowling: N Whitford 6/1/2/30, S Spoljaric 8/0/1/36, G Munasinghe 8/0/1/55, L Floyd 5/0/0/51, N French 3/0/1/19, J Wynd 8/ 1/2/22, T O’Reilly 2/0/0/12 Bundala guah J Langshaw ................ c L Howard b M Donald 1 N Hibbins .................. b M Donald 0 S Spoljaric ................ c ? b M Donald 2 K O’Reilly ................... b T Mann 0 S Bedggood .............. b L Howard 38 T O’Reilly ................... c M Roberts b L Howard 77 J Wynd ........................ c L Hurst b J Lash 29 J Read ........................ c L Bolton b L Howard 9 N French .................... c L Hurst b L Howard 3 G Munasinghe .......... not out 4 N Whitford ................. not out 0 Extras 8 CC (34 overs) 9/171 B o w l i n g : T M a n n 8 / 3 / 1 / 12 , M D o n a l d 8 / 1 / 3 / 3 4 , L Hurst 3/0/0/23, D Bolton 3/0/0/23, J Lash 6/0/1/38, L Howard 6/0/4/37 COLLEGIANS defeated by MAFFRA (DLS) Collegians J Allison ..................... c L Hopkins b N Magnuson 0 J Malone .................... lbw J Davis 11 I Love .......................... st B Lanigan b D Griffiths 33 Z Hurley ..................... b J Davis 6 C Morrison ................ c M Bennett b B Durrant 19 NE Hurley................... b B Durrant 1 T Dessent .................. c Z Kearns b D Griffiths 0 T Morrison ................. c B Lanigan b J Davis 9 S Anderson ............... lbw B Durrant 3 B Hurley ..................... c D Griffiths b B Durrant 0 M Nicholls ................. not out 2 Extras 6 Tot al (33.5 overs) 90 Bowling: N Magnuson 5/1/1/17, D Bedggood 3/1/0/14, J Davis 5.5/0/3/24, D Griffiths 8/4/2/9, B Durrant 8/4/4/17, M Bennett 4/1/0/8 Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. lbw M Nicholls 0 D Bedggood .............. c T Dessent b T Morrison 45 J Rodda ...................... c J Malone b M Nicholls 0 J Davis ........................ lbw M Nicholls 2 Z Durrant ................... c J Malone b S Anderson 7 L Hopkins .................. c J Allison b T Morrison 0 C Bailey ..................... c J Malone b T Morrison 0 B Durrant ................... c Z Hurley b NE Hurley 2 M Bennett ................. not out 4 N Magnuson ............. not out 0 Extras 6 Tot al (16 overs) 8/66 Bowling: M Nicholls 6/1/3/22, NE Hurley 4/1/1/18, S Anderson 3/0/1/22, T Morrison 3/1/3/4 LONGFORD defeated by STRATFORD Stratford A Tatterson ................ b A Bauer 37 C Aurisch ................... c A Bauer b A Tyson 10 T Tatterson ................ c B McMaster b A Bauer 19 C Hassett ................... c M Johns b C Wrigglesworth 6 J Tatterson ................. c B McMaster b A Bauer 2 B Channing ............... not out 61 S Williams ................. c A Tyson b P Love 14 S Bristow ................... c P Love b B Hornby 0 E Albrecht .................. not out 38 Extras 17 CC (40 overs) 7/204 B o w l i n g : K M a c g re g o r - D a v i e s 8 / 0 / 0 / 5 0 , A Ty s o n 4/0/1/18, C Wrigglesworth 8/2/1/26, A Bauer 7/0/3/33, B Hornby 5/1/1/37, P Love 5/0/1/12, S Smith 3/0/0/19 Longford K Macgregor-Davies.. c J Tatterson b T Tatterson 53 C Wrigglesworth....... lbw E Albrecht 8 W White ..................... b E Albrecht 0 A Bauer ...................... run out (S Pendergast, C Hassett) 0 B McMaster............... c S Pendergast b S Anstee 5 S Smith ...................... c C Hassett b J Tatterson 34 C Durbidge ................ c E Albrecht b A Tatterson 21 A Tyson....................... lbw S Anstee 8 M Johns...................... b S Anstee 1 B Hornby .................... not out 3 P Love ......................... b S Williams 0 Extras 22 Tot al (36 overs) 155 Bowling: A Tatterson 7/0/1/19, E Albrecht 7/1/2/35, J Tatterson 8/0/1/26, S Pendergast 3/0/0/13, S Anstee 8/1/3/34, T Tatterson 0.3/0/1/10, S Bristow 0.3/0/0/6, S Williams 2/0/1/9 SALE defeated by ROSEDALE-KILMANY Rosedale-Kilmany B Scott ....................... c B Jones b L Gallagher 47 J Carter ...................... run out (B Jones) 26 R Diamond ................ c R Blandford b B Jones 36 C Freshwater ............. lbw B Jones 25 M Walters .................. b A Nicholas 2 D Rowley .................... c J Granger b A Nicholas 4 O Johnstone .............. c H Glover b B Jones 1 C Whiteoak ............... not out 7 H Fox........................... not out 1 Extras 8 CC (40 overs) 7/157 Bowling: J Mayman 3.2/1/0/13, B Howes 8/4/0/15, H Glover 0.4/0/0/6, A Nicholas 8/0/2/34, L Carman 4/1/0/13, L Gallagher 8/0/1/34, B Jones 8/0/3/39 Sale D Padula .................... c&b O Johnstone 19 H Glover ..................... b R Diamond 25 R Blandford ............... c C Freshwater b B Fleming 21 L Mowat ..................... c M Walters b O Johnstone 2 J Granger ................... lbw O Johnstone 1 B Jones ...................... b R Diamond 8 M Raidal .................... st J Carter b B Fleming 5 J Mayman .................. c J Carter b B Fleming 2 B Howes .................... b R Diamond 1 L Carman ................... not out 3 A Nicholas ................. c C Freshwater b R Diamond 3 Extras 5 Tot al (28.3 overs) 95 B o w l i n g : B S c o t t 5 / 1 / 0 / 18 , D R o w l e y 5 / 0 / 0 / 2 8 , R Diamond 4.3/1/4/14, O Johnstone 7/3/3/11, B Fleming 7/0/3/21
From left, Traralgon tournament section one runner-up Peter Goldstraw and winner Michael North, section three runner-up Lynette Taylor and winner Sue Chandler, and section two runner-up Barry Kennedy and winner Roger Bradbury. Photo: Contributed
Goldstraw runner-up at Traralgon
SEVERAL Sale players competed in the Traralgon golf croquet singles event. The best performers were Peter Goldstraw and Colin Coomber. In section one, Traralgon’s Michael North was well ahead of the rest of the field with an
outstanding effort, winning all of his eight games. However, there was a tight struggle between three players for the runner-up honours, with Goldstraw prevailing with the best hoop score. Coomber, who was playing in his first tournament, did particularly well, missing the section
three final play-off by just one hoop. Section three was won by Sue Chandler of Ballarat-Alexandra, with Traralgon’s Lynette Taylor runner-up. Roger Bradbury from Bairnsdale won section two ahead of Barry Kennedy from Traralgon.
Sporting club grants open
Bid to upgrade Meerlieu ground
WELLINGTON Shire councillors were recently told of upgrades needed at Meerlieu Recreation Reserve. While the ground hosted a Gippsland Cricket League under 13s match between the Bairnsdale and Latrobe Valley associations, reserve committee members outlined to visiting councillors Ian Bye, Carolyn Crossley and John Tatterson the importance of the hall and cricket facilities to the community. Reserve committee secretary Craig Bush said
the oval was a “picture on a pitch-perfect day”, with players from as far away as Trafalgar and Orbost commenting how pleased they were to be able to play on such a high quality turf ground. “The committee has been striving for some time to obtain funding for upgrades to the hall, oval irrigation and cricket nets, and having invited the councillors to attend, it allowed us to outline to them the facility upgrades needed and importance they hold to the Meerlieu community,” he said.
LOCAL sports clubs have been urged to apply for a share of $6 million dollars in state government funding under the second round of the Sporting Club Grants Program. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said grants of up to $5000 were available to help clubs with the cost of equipment and uniforms, as well as improve administrative skills and operations. “A lot of our sports clubs took a huge hit last year and continue to face uncertainty this year, whether that was through a lack of fundraising opportunities, membership fees or spectator fees,” he said. “Getting involved with a sports club has great social and health benefits for men and women, and keeping these local clubs up and running is crucial for our wider community wellbeing.” Last year $1.8 million was made available under the first round of the Sporting Club Grants Program and was shared by more than 1200 clubs, including Longford and Rosedale-Kilmany cricket clubs, Sale Bowls Club, Sale Field and Game, Sale Keenagers Table Tennis Club, Sale Tennis Club, Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club, Woodside Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Yarram And District Pony Club. Applications for round two of the program will close 5pm on Thursday, March 18, or when funding is exhausted. Sporting clubs wanting to apply for a grant can phone Mr O’Brien’s office on 5144 1987, or email danny.obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au to arrange a letter of support. For more information about the Sporting Club Grants Program or to apply, visit sport. vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/ sporting-club-grants-program
LVSL releases 2021 fixture
THE 2021 Latrobe Valley Soccer League season will begin next month with the same 11 senior teams which began the 2020 season. The season will begin on Saturday, March 13, with three senior matches under lights, including Sale United hosting Falcons. The Swans will play their first three home games under new lights at Baldwin Reserve, with another night game there in round 18. The season will be played over 22 rounds, with rounds 16 and 22 the only ones to be entirely played on a Sunday. All matches on the Anzac Day weekend will be played on the Saturday afternoon. Only one round was played last year before a lockdown stopped community sport. LVSL 2021 fixture: Round one, March 13: Sale United v Falcons (night), Olympians v Monash (night), Moe United v Traralgon City (night); March 14: Newborough-Yallourn United v Pegasus, Fortuna v East Gippsland United, Churchill United bye. Round two, March 20: Falcons v Newborough-Yallourn United (night); March 21: Olympians v Traralgon City, Churchill United v Sale United, Monash v East Gippsland
United, Pegasus v Fortuna, Moe United bye. Round three, March 27: Sale United v Moe United (night); March 28: NewboroughYallourn United v Churchill United, Fortuna v Monash, Pegasus v Falcons, East Gippsland United v Traralgon City, Olympians bye. Easter weekend, general bye. Round four, April 10: Sale United v Olympians (night), Traralgon City v Monash (night), Falcons v Fortuna (night); April 11: Churchill v Pegasus, Moe United v Newborough-Yallourn United, East Gippsland United bye. Round five, April 17: Falcons v Churchill United (night); April 18: Newborough-Yallourn United v Olympians, Fortuna v Traralgon City, Pegasus v Moe United, East Gippsland United v Sale United, Monash bye. Round six, April 24: Newborough-Yallourn United v East Gippsland United, Sale United v Monash, Olympians v Pegasus, Churchill United v Fortuna, Moe United v Falcons, Traralgon City bye. Round seven, May 1: Falcons v Olympians, Traralgon City v Sale United (night); May 2: Churchill United v Moe United, Monash v Newborough-Yallourn United, Pegasus v East Gippsland United, Fortuna bye. Round eight, May 9: Newborough-Yallourn United v Traralgon City, Olympians v Churchill United, Moe Untied v Fortuna, Pegasus v Monash, East Gippsland United v Falcons, Sale United bye. Round nine, May 15: Moe United v Olympians (night), Falcons v Monash (night); May 16:
Fortuna v Sale United, Traralgon City v Pegasus, Churchill United v East Gippsland United, Newborough-Yallourn United bye. Round 10, May 22: Falcons v Traralgon City (night); May 23: Newborough-Yallourn United v Sale United, Olympians v Fortuna, Monash v Churchill, East Gippsland United v Moe United, Pegasus bye. Round 11, May 29: Moe United v Monash (night); May 30: Fortuna v NewboroughYallourn United, Sale United v Pegasus, Olympians v East Gippsland United, Churchill United v Traralgon City, Falcons bye. Round 12, June 5: Traralgon City v Moe United (night), Falcons v Sale United (night); June 6: Monash v Olympians, Pegasus v Newborough-Yallourn United, East Gippsland United v Fortuna, Churchill United bye. Queen's Birthday weekend, general bye Round 13, June 19: Traralgon City v Olympians (night); June 20: Newborough-Yallourn United v Falcons, Falcons v Pegasus, Sale United v Churchill United, East Gippsland United v Monash, Moe United bye. Round 14, June 26: Falcons v Pegasus (night), Moe United v Sale United (night); June 27: Traralgon City v East Gippsland United, Churchill United v Newborough-Yallourn United, Monash v Fortuna, Olympians bye. Round 15, July 3: Olympians v Sale United (night), Monash v Traralgon City (night); July 4: Newborough-Yallourn United v Moe United, Fortuna v Falcons, Pegasus v Churchill United, East Gippsland United bye.
Round 16, July 11: Sale United v East Gippsland United, Traralgon City v Fortuna, Olympians v Newborough-Yallourn United, Churchill United v Falcons, Moe United v Pegasus, Monash bye. Round 17, July 17: Falcons v Moe (night), Monash v Sale United (night); July 18: Fortuna v Churchill United, Pegasus v Olympians, East Gippsland United v Newborough-Yallourn United, Traralgon City bye. Round 18, July 24: Sale United v Traralgon City (night), Olympians v Falcons (night); July 25: Newborough-Yallourn United v Monash, Moe United v Churchill United, East Gippsland United v Pegasus, Fortuna bye. Round 19, July 31: Falcons v East Gippsland United; August 1: Fortuna v Moe United, Traralgon City v Newborough-Yallourn United, Churchill United v Olympians, Monash v Pegasus, Sale United bye. Round 20, August 7: Monash v Falcons, Olympians v Moe United (night); August 8: Sale United v Fortuna, Pegasus v Traralgon City, East Gippsland United v Churchill United, Newborough-Yallourn United bye. Round 21, August 14: Traralgon City v Falcons; August 15: Fortuna v Olympians, Sale United v Newborough-Yallourn United, Churchill United v Monash, Moe United v East Gippsland United, Pegasus bye. Round 22, August 22: Newborough-Yallourn United v Fortuna, Traralgon City v Churchill, Monash v Moe United, Pegasus v Sale United, East Gippsland United v Olympians, Falcons bye.
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The country champion Sale Sonics under 16 girls’ team, (back row, from left) assistant coach Emma-Lee Ross, Ashley Centra, Chloe Felsbourg, Kyra Webb, Katelyn Robinson, head coach Andrew Hack, team manager Rod Centra, (front, Chloe Rees, Tayli Dimarco, Jemma Birss, Ally Beale, Sienna Wynd and Lola Wilson. Photo: Contributed
Super Sonics win again
THE Sale Sonics under 16 girls’ team has won the country Victoria junior championships, claiming a “three-peat”. The girls have been crowned the best team in country Victoria for the third time, having won the under 12 title in 2017, under 14 title in 2019 and now the under 16 title. The championships were played at Traralgon’s new stadium at the weekend. The Sonics’ under 16 boys also had an impressive weekend, missing the division one finals by percentage.The boys finished third in division two,
which ranks them 11th in the state. The under 16 girls began the tournament with a hard-fought five point win over Warrnambool, then defeated Macedon 69-19 and Wonthaggi 67-25 on the first day. Sale got through the quarter-final with a 46-27 point win over Bendigo, then the semi-final berth against local rival Traralgon 40-28 to earn a spot on the grand final against Geelong. The girls saved their best for last. With accurate shooting and tough defence, they defeated
Geelong 54-39. During the presentation the game was described as fast, physical and skilful, and one of highest standard finals seen in the under 16 age group. The boys opened the tournament with losses to Bendigo and Horsham then turned the tables, defeating Wangaratta and Korumburra to finish equal second in their pool. The four-point loss to Horsham earlier in the day pushed them into division two. A thrilling quarter-final went into overtime before
the Sale boys secured a 36-34 win over Pakenham, but the physicality of the match took its toll and the boys lost their semi-final to eventual winner Hamilton 44-32. The under 18 division one and two country championships were played in Bendigo at the weekend. The Sale under 18 boys had narrow losses to Horsham, Shepparton and Echuca in games that could have gone either way. The boys made it through to the quarter-finals, but lost to Echuca 39-31 hurt by bad turnovers in the first half.
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ULIMATE Avenger won the 440 metre Autumn Classic final at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday night. The dog, trained by Joe Borg at Maryborough, went out to a clear lead, and couldn’t be caught, winning the $10,000 first prize by three lengths from Assassinate, trained by Billy Stockdale at Hastings. The night’s other feature race, the 440m grade five final, was won by Perfect Colour for Jane Reynolds at Pearcedale. Glamorous Lass, trained by Ann Panetta at Melton West, led early, but ran wide entering the home straight. Perfect Colour maintained his inside line to win by two lengths and collect the $3300 winner’s cheque. In third place was Dr Lynch, trained at Denison by Ronald Winter. Winter’s veteran Destini Trucker won the race 10 440m grade five, leading from start to finish. The race one 440m maiden was won by Wigram Road, trained by Cheryle Ragen at Kilmany, three lengths clear of Go Rogue, trained by Brian Alford at Yarram. Alford turned the tables on Ragen in race four, a 440m grade six, which Zipping Sense won from State The
Facts. Zipping Sense now has three wins from six starts. The race two 440m maiden was taken out by Dr Perry for Emily McMahon at Darriman. Race three, a 440m grade seven, was won by Have A Summer, trained by Peter Dedes at Devon Meadows, from Airly Liberty, trained at Sale by Lesley Russell. Both dogs entered the home straight in front, but Have A Summer had the edge, winning by three-quarters of a length. Tin Shed Fred, trained by David Kerr at Warragul South, had to work hard to win race six, a 440m mixed grade three and four. Tin Shed Fred went towards the back of the field early, but worked his way through and chased down Inuka, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman in the home straight. Slick Paws finished third for Susan Northway who trains at Heyfield. Zipping Annabel won race eight, a 520m mixed grade four and five, for Rosalie Kerr at Warragul South. Zipping Annabel finished a length ahead of a three-way battle for second, among which was Curfew, which came third for Matt Clark at Briagolong. Five days after winning at Warragul, Craggy Island, trained by Steven Bruce-White at Buln Buln
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East, won race nine, a 440m mixed grade four and five. Race 11, a restricted win race over 440m, was won by Aston Sylvie, trained by Chris Johannsen at Devon Meadows. Finishing four lengths behind was Gerry’s Lara, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale. Beach Master won the race 12 440m grade five for Bruno Panetta at Melton West. Greyhound racing continues at Sale this Friday and Sunday nights.
Zack Monelli into big final at The Meadows A GREYHOUND under the temporary care of Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith qualified for the final of the Fanta Bale Super Stayers event on Saturday night at The Meadows. Western Australian dog Zack Monelli won his 725 metre heat, opening up a big lead, but only won by a neck after Sale Cup winner Houdini Boy made up ground. Zack Monelli has seven wins from his previous eight starts. The winner of Saturday night’s final will receive $100,000. Also on Saturday night, Smith’s Earn The Answers finished fourth in his heat of the group one Australian Cup, which
was won by Lakeview Cruiser, trained at Metung by Harley Whelan. ANOTHER Smith-trained dog, Evolution, won a 300m free for all at Healesville on Sunday. The same day at Sandown Park, Citadel Of Chaos, trained by Des Douch at Maffra, won a heat of the Sandown to Sale Series over 515m by a nose. The final will be this Friday night at Sale. KURO Kismet continued his run of good form during Thursday night’s metro meeting at Sandown Park, winning a 515m grade four. Kuro Kismet, trained by Matt Clark at Briagolong, dashed to an early lead from box eight to win by six lengths from Kingfisher, which was a clear second for Jeff Chignell at Rosedale. In his past 10 runs, Kuro Kismet has finished no worse than third, with four wins during that period. Kingfisher Rose is also in good form, with two thirds and a win from his three starts before Thursday. Omega Tyson, trained by Barry Harper at Seaspray, won a 515m grade five. Stiff Wind led most of the race, but Omega Tyson had the best run in the home straight, claiming a sixth win from 12 starts by half a length. At Warrnambool the same night, Disoriented won a 390m grade for Lyn Smith. Disoriented led from start to
finish to claim a fifth win from nine starts. Earlier at Warragul, two dogs trained at Woodside won races. Captain Cruiser, trained by Margaret Read, was too good in a 460m grade five, winning by four lengths. Bomber’s Smokey, trained by Geoff Green, won a 400m restricted race by a neck from Morbius, who rallied late for Andrew Wood at Nambrok. Velocity Sunrise, trained by Dawn Johnston at Boisdale, won a 400m grade five. With four dogs in contention late, Velocity Sunrise won by a neck. MAFFRA trainer Leigh Jennings had a winning double during the Friday night meeting at Warragul. Connor Man, a $27 chance at the tote, won a 460m mixed grade six and seven. His only other win came at Warragul two starts previously. Indy’s Happy led a 400m mixed grade six and seven throughout, winning by five lengths to claim a third victory from seven starts. Backing up from victory at Sandown Park the previous Sunday, Evan Keats, trained at Giffard West by John Boreland, won a 460m grade five, pipping Rumour File at the post. At Healesville earlier in the day,Addy Belle won a 350m race by five lengths for Donald Rhodes at Heyfield.
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WEST Sale will play Maffra for the North Gippsland Bowls Division Saturday pennant division one title this weekend. Both sides defeated minor premier Heyfield to earn a shot at the premiership. West Sale will be represented in all three sections this Saturday at Heyfield. The semi-finals were held across the district on Saturday and the preliminary finals on Sunday at Yarram. West Sale booked the first spot in the section one grand final, defeating Heyfield 70 shots to 39 in the major semi-final at Sale. In the minor semi-final at Stratford, Maffra ended Sale White’s season with a 57-41 victory. Maffra defeated Heyfield 69-49 in the preliminary final. I n s e c t i o n t w o, Rosedale will play West Sale in the grand final. Rosedale defeated Sale White 65-54 in the major semi-final at Stratford, while West Sale defeated Heyfield 57-50 in the minor semi at Sale.
West Sale won a tight preliminary final against Sale White, 55-53. West Sale Green will play Maffra Red in the section three grand final. In the semi-finals at Sale, West Sale Green advanced to the section three grand final after a 44-41 victory over Maffra Red in the major semi-final, while the all-Heyfield minor semi was won by the Loggers 33-28 over the Millers. Maffra Red defeated the Heyfield Loggers 48-25 in the preliminary final. THE midweek pennant preliminary finals will be played today at Maffra. Heyfield will play West Sale for the right to meet Sale White in the section one grand final. In section two, Sale White will play the Heyfield Loggers, with the winner to play Yarram for the premiership. Both midweek pennant grand finals will be played at Stratford.
Overnight race soon
ENTRIES are rolling in for the iconic Marlay Point Overnight Race, to be held during the Labour Day long weekend in March. In 2020 the race was unsuccessfully threatened by the aftermath of devastating bushfires, while planning for this year’s race has been dogged by the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will begin with a family fun day featuring stalls, activities and music, hosted by Lake Wellington Yacht Club at Marlay Point. The race is scheduled to start at sunset on Saturday, March 6. The fleet will make its way across Lake Wellington, through the McLennan Strait and into Lake Victoria. From there, boats will head east towards Paynesville, sail a lap around Raymond Island and journey back to Paynesville to finish at the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, where sailors will enjoy a hearty breakfast on Sunday, March 7. Organisers are predicting a strong turnout, despite peoples’ current hesitance to make plans too far into the future. They remain optimistic, saying the only things that could stop the race now would be a return to lockdown or gales on the Gippsland Lakes. Sailors will see a few changes to how the event is managed this year so that it complies with COVID-safe practices. For more information, visit the race website, www.mponr.com
Hockey programs begin this week AFTER the 2020 season only resulted in one junior round being completed, the local hockey community is excited to hit the field running in 2021. East Gippsland Hockey Association clubs are ramping up their preparations for the season and are currently working with Hockey Victoria to visit primary schools across the region to delivery a Hockey roadshow to introduce students to the sport. Following the roadshow, students have the chance to continue their hockey journey when the clubs launch their Hookin2Hockey programs or ‘come and try’ registration days.
Hook In2 Hockey is a six to eight-week introductory program which teaches participants the fundamentals of hockey through games and activities. The first session is free, with clubs providing the equipment required. Parents can register their children into the program by visiting www. hookin2hockey.com.au
Wellington Shire’s three clubs will hold their programs at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale. Sale HC will begin its program tomorrow. For more information phone Mark Benfield on 0438 423 432, or email salehockeyclub@hotmail.com
Clubs will also field teams in the EGHA across under 11, 13, 15 and 18, women’s and open divisions.The season will hit off on Saturday,April 24. Hockey Victoria has looked at reducing the burden on those returning to the field, with those who registered with HV last year having that fee discounted off the registration for this year.
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Sale United players participate in a small-sided game during half-time of a recent Melbourne Victory A-League game. Photos: Contributed
Sale United fun day
SALE United Football Club, in conjunction with Melbourne Victory Football Club, will host a fun day this Sunday from 10am to 1pm. There will be inflatables, small-sided games and a free sausage sizzle. Melbourne Victory will also give away random prizes.
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Leading up the event,Victory will today be visiting Sale 545 Primary School and Sale College’s Guthridge campus. To register for the fun day, visit the Sale United Football Club Facebook page. For more information, phone Darleen on 0429 446 656.
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THE state government is helping communities transform sports facilities, build female friendly change facilities and light up more sports fields through the new 2021 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund, which is now open for applications. The fund has $22 million for projects which develop local sports infrastructure, aiming to improve wellbeing and support participation by disadvantaged communities and under-represented groups through the development of high-quality, accessible, community sport and active recreation infrastructure. There is a range of grant opportunities across five funding streams: Better indoor stadiums, female friendly facilities, community sports lighting, facilities for active seniors and scoreboards and fixed equipment. Interested clubs should let their local government authority or alpine resort board know, to assist with the application process. For more information or to apply online visit www.
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