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Sale Greyhound Club bistro waitress Mikaela Williams welcomes customers back to dining-in. Advertising feature on eateries opening, pages 13 to 15.

Return of dining

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Liz Bell and Liam Durkin WELLINGTON Shire eateries embraced the return of table service yesterday with gusto, showing diners they were well prepared and giving them a promising preview of ‘business as usual’. That, of course, could be a long way off, but yesterday, restaurants and cafés began to ‘buzz’ with life again and prove they are an important part of the shire’s social fabric. While the new rules mean any eateries that provide dine-in services can seat up to 20 patrons per enclosed space, there are some caveats that kept venues busy last week preparing for the changes required. Firstly, venues must offer table service to serve food, so there won’t be any eating at bars, and public bars and gaming areas remain closed. Apart from standalone cafés and restaurants, bistros within pubs, hotels, bars, RSLs, fast food outlets, cafeterias and canteens can also resume table service. There are also changes to menus, with buffets and other communal serving dishes no longer on offer, including selfserve drink dispensers. It’s a welcome step for the Lakeside Club in Sale, which has been doing a thriving take-away trade, but can now seat up to 20 patrons in each separate dining space because it has more than the required 80 square metres of floor space. Establishments with less than that, but at least 40 square metres of floor space, can seat a maximum of 10 diners in each ‘space’ — but they must all meet the four square metres per patron rule. General manager Lauren Glover said it had been a busy time preparing for social distancing requirements and ensuring all staff received the mandatory hygiene and disinfection training. But she said everyone was pleased to return to some level of normality. “We’ve put all the changes in place and all our staff have done a lot of work to prepare for this, so we were certainly ready,” she said. Continued page 5

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WILD storm surges are battering Wellington Shire’s iconic 90 Mile Beach, stoking concerns about continuing erosion, shrinking coastlines and damage to coastal infrastructure. New reports warn sea level rises and increasingly violent weather will eventually leave low-lying areas on the 90 Mile Beach unliveable, and could cause some beaches to disappear by next century. The 90 Mile Beach takes in the shire’s coastal towns of Loch Sport, Golden Beach and Paradise Beach, The Honeysuckles, Seaspray,Woodside Beach, McLoughlins Beach, Manns Beach and Robertsons Beach, and stretches 151 kilometres from Corner Inlet to Lakes Entrance. But being flanked by the wild waters of Bass Strait and a series of loosely formed dunes, it is one of the most

vulnerable stretches of coastlines in Victoria. A report by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council, released in March, confirms fears the beaches are at risk of being lost, and warns that climate change, sea level rises and increasing storm intensity will continue to increase the threat. The VEAC’s report cites a 20-centimetre sea-level rise for the state’s coastline by 2040, and between 40cm and one metre by 2090, and suggests that if current warming continues, a 1.5°C rise may be reached between 2030 and 2052. It marks Gippsland as an area at most risk, and says the predicted warmer temperatures will lead to more flooding of low-lying areas, loss of coastal habitat, cliff, beach and foreshore erosion. Global warming has already reached 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels, Continued page 9

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Some council facilities have now reopened

Fulham prisoner let loose in error

FULHAM Correctional Centre has been left redfaced after an inmate walked free from jail, only to be put back behind bars after handing himself in. The security breach at the medium security prison has been blamed on human error. The inmate was set free last Tuesday by prison officers who thought he was due for release. It is understood the man remained at large until he was encouraged to hand himself into authorities on Friday. The man was being held on remand while awaiting his next court date later this month. A Corrections Victoria spokesman said a review of the circumstances surrounding the incident

would take place. Corrections Minister Ben Carroll described the incident as “completely unacceptable”. The impact of coronavirus has not compromised staffing levels with Corrections Victoria. Fulham welcomed 24 new correctional officers over the new year period, as the centre underwent extensive capital works to boost prisoner capacity to more than 900. The most recent Fulham escapee joins a list of other alumni, including a pair of inmates who were caught walking the railway tracks in Traralgon back in 2016, and a young man who escaped by using a screwdriver to get through a unit window.

Air Force to turn 100 next year

Working from home directives toughened PREMIER Daniel Andrews has strengthened directives about working from home to include penalties for breaches. Mr Andrews said those currently working from home must keep working from home until at least July. “... going forward — and in light of new evidence indicating increased activity — the obligation for employers to keep their staff working from home will now be included in the Chief Health Officer’s directions,” he said. That means the original advice is now moving to an order by the Chief Health Officer under the Health and Wellbeing Act, which carries penalties for breaches. Companies can be fined up to $100,000 for breaching the act. “That means there will now be a clear and shared responsibility between workers and their bosses,” Mr Andrews said. “The number of people on the roads and the transport network is already starting to increase, and we cannot let that creep continue. “The majority of Victorians — and employers — are following the work from home advice. But for the small number that are not, this is about removing any shadow of doubt: if you can work from home, you must continue to do so.” Mr Andrews said the government did not have a timeline on when this might change, or how people might be able to get back to work as normal. “For now, we’re saying this will be in place until at least the end of June, but it may well be longer,” he said. “As always, that will depend on the advice of our Chief Health Officer.” If staff can work from home, they must work from home, and employers must not permit them to work at the workplace. For more, see www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

An exciting program of events and initiatives across the nation will mark the occasion, and RAAF Base, East Sale, is expected to be part of the celebrations. There will be events at every major air force base, an engagement tour of key historically significant areas in every state and territory, participation in major public events, and youth engagement activities to inspire interest in the air force and aviation. A website to be fully launched in coming months will help tell the story of the force through the years and keep readers up to date with opportunities to get involved with events and initiatives happening in your area. In the countdown to marking the 100th year in 2021, each week there will be features of some of the exceptional men and women that make up the Royal Australian Air Force. For more information visit airforce.gov.au/100

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ON March 31, 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark 100 years as an independent arm of Australia’s military defence. As the second-oldest independent air force in the world, the anniversary will be an important time to reflect on the enduring contribution it has made to Australia’s national security. The men and women of the Royal Australian Air Force have achieved great success in serving Australia and its national interests during the past 100 years. This occasion is a chance for all Australians to recognise the people that have been at the core of the achievements and successes the RAAF has delivered in conflicts, peacekeeping missions, and humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations around the world. The centenary is also an opportunity to demonstrate today’s highly capable force and look to the future of the air force as it continues to transform and embark on the next century of flight.

Library branches throughout Wellington Shire have reopened following an easing of restrictions.

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WELLINGTON Shire Council has re-opened some facilities, following the latest health advice regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the Port of Sale, Aqua Energy and library branches throughout the municipality. Alan Hall Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall thanked the community for its patience during the closure of council facilities, but noted the facilities may look and feel a little different because of the pandemic. “You can still visit the Port of Sale, wander through the Gippsland Art Gallery, spend time in the library, seek some travel advice from the visitor centre and grab a take-away coffee,” he said. “However, you will be required to provide your details when entering the building to meet government regulations, sanitise your hands and keep in mind physical distancing. “These measures will be in place to ensure the ongoing health and wellbeing of our local community and council staff.” Cr Hall also explained Aqua Energy would be open for lap swimming and hydrotherapy only, as government restrictions did not yet allow the re-opening of gyms. “At this stage we cannot re-open the gym, but those who have been missing the hydrotherapy and lap-swimming will be pleased to know they can resume these activities at Aqua Energy,” he said. “Staff have been working hard to implement new cleaning regimes and opening hours have changed, but the good news is that patrons will be able to get back in the water.” Council customer service centres in Sale and Yarram will re-open next Tuesday, June 9, for face-to-face services. Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym facilities opened last Tuesday. For information about council facilities and COVID-19 restrictions, visit

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New playground for Yarram PS

Gippsland MHR Darren Chester and Yarram Primary School principal Penny Earle try out the school’s new playground.

STUDENTS in Years 3 to 6 at Yarram Primary School are in for a big surprise when they return to school next week — there is a brand new $32,000 playground for them to play on. Yarram Primary School was among 11 schools across Gippsland to receive up to $20,000 for small-scale projects under the federal government’s Local Schools Community Fund. Yarram Primary School Parents Club and Junior School Council made up the $12,000 shortfall through its fundraising efforts to meet the total cost of the project. Principal Penny Earle said the school had wanted a new playground for its middle and senior students for the past five years. “We had a space for it, but not the funds,” she said. “Our community has undergone some tough times of late and fundraising was tight. This grant put the new playground within our reach.” Ms Earle said the old playground did little to inspire the older students, either mentally or physically, and hoped the new playground would help students develop a love

of outdoor physical activity. “Our new playground is designed to get our Year 3 to 6 students to move, play and challenge themselves,” she said. “We hope they will discover the mental and physical benefits of being active, rather than focusing on electronic devices.” Gippsland MHR Darren Chester visited the school to see the new play equipment, and said it was great to help schools realise projects they would otherwise struggle to complete. “Times are tough for communities across Gippsland and fundraising can be difficult,” he said. “Our schools are the focus of many towns and districts, so by supporting our schools we are supporting our community. With government restrictions on the use of playgrounds now lifted, the new playground will be open to the community outside of school hours, including at weekends and during the holidays. It will also be used by children taking part in before and after school and holiday care programs.

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CONSTRUCTION of the long-awaited Alberton to Port Albert section of the Tarra Trail is underway. Contractor Clint Kelly Excavation has pushed the foundations for the 2.5 metre wide shared pathway from the South Gippsland Highway atAlberton down Strzelecki St, across the Alberton-Tarraville Rd and south towards Port Albert. As the new trail is not being built on old railway ballast, the path is being made with compacted bluestone and compacted with a heavy roller to ensure stability and longevity. Concrete crossings and pathways will be at high use points,and drainage and native vegetation protection are also included in the project. TheAlberton township connection from the existing trail has been made safer by the recent upgrade of the shared pathway on the western side of the highway as far as the primary school, with a concrete path and rider-friendly bollards protecting pedestrians. Once completed,the six kilometre path will deliver the trail originally envisioned when the plans for the Tarra Trail were completed in 2005. The first section of the trail, from Yarram to Alberton,follows the former Great Southern Railway easement and was completed just over a decade ago, with an official opening by then Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan in 2011.

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Proponents of the trail had initially hoped to connect the Yarram trail with the Great Southern Rail Trail, which South Gippsland Shire Council built from Leongatha to Port Welshpool. While this has yet to become more than an aspiration,Wellington Shire councillor Garry Stephens has expressed hope it may soon be achievable. He said the project was listed for discussion at the next council workshop,with the state government at present offering $500,000 toward the cost. “I’m very keen to see this project get up as I see it as extremely valuable for tourism in this region,” Cr Stephens said. If the project is taken up by council, it would be responsible for the construction of the entire 18km section to Welshpool, projected to cost $3.4 million. It is understood South Gippsland Shire Council would contribute $150,000 for the section from Welshpool through Hedley, with Wellington Shire contributing $350,000 for its section of the trail. An additional $2.5 million would need to be sourced from the federal and state governments. It is also understood the project has been listed as an item for consideration for construction during the 2021-2022 financial year. If completed, the trail would link Yarram to many of South Gippsland’s tourist attractions, such as Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty, and extend the already popular rail trail into Wellington Shire for the first time.

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There’s a buzz over the return of dining-in

From page 1 Ms Glover said Monday’s return of table service was a promising move towards getting back to business, and she said customers had shown the club a lot of warmth and support. “It will be good to see further restrictions lifted as soon as possible,� she said. All dining establishments have been sent links to the Hospitality Industry Guideline, a 30-page online document outlining how to safely resume operations and build confidence in the community that it is safe to eat out. This includes having ‘hygiene stations’ with hand sanitizer, signs clearly displayed and washable menus. Part-owner of Sale’s Criterion Hotel, Rex Sun, could hardly wait to get diners back in the door into the once-buzzing dining room again. Mr Sun said bookings began coming in as soon as the ease of restrictions was announced, and the Criterion team was excited about seeing diners again. He said he had received many messages from customers in recent days showing they were ready to get out of the house for dinner again. “The restaurant had looked a bit sad since this all began, so it is great to have people back in,� he said. “People have been telling us they want to come back — it feels like it’s been a very long time.� The Criterion is also offering two sittings to accommodate a larger number of patrons, and is offering a new menu with lots of warm, winter dishes. Like the Lakeside Club and some of the bigger eateries, the hotel can have more than 20 diners by seating groups in separate areas, such as its drawing room, balcony room, library, and the Macalister Room. Those with plenty of room are well suited to social distancing rules that mean all tables can only have a maximum of six patrons, and are placed so that diners on neighbouring tables remain 1.5 metres apart when seated. But all that is contingent on having the staff available to thoroughly disinfect all surfaces in between diners, and maintain strict and regular cleaning procedures. Manager at Sale’s Star Hotel, Jeremy Green, said he had missed the social interactions with in-house diners, and had been itching for patrons to be allowed back. “Hospitality is a very sociable industry; being sociable is what we like to do and we love that interaction with patrons,� he said.

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Like most pubs, The Star Hotel, Sale, has been offering takeaway service while restrictions are in place, but can now return to serving people in-house — with a few restrictions, of course. Pictured are staff Nicole Rodwell and Carlie Davis. Photos: Liam Durkin Mr Green said it would be interesting to see what trends had developed during the restrictions, and whether people would return to their past habits. “Some people might have gotten used to eating our meals at home, and that’s okay, they can continue to do that, but we know others love getting out and will prefer to eat in,� he said. The Star Hotel can seat 78 patrons inside its various separate dining areas, but 118 if people choose to use the alfresco areas. Mr Green envisaged a productive period on the horizon, as people realised they could enjoy a cold beer with their meal, once again. “I think we’re set for a busy time ahead,� he said. The Sale Greyhound Racing Club bistro has also welcomed back indoor dining, and could have an increased amount of foot traffic thanks to a generous offer from general manager Peter Johnston. Mr Johnston said the beer taps would be open to anyone sporting an isolation beard. “In true iso form I have grown a beard, so I am offering one free schooner per iso beard,� he said. Bistro staff have been fully trained in COVID-19 compliance, which requires eateries to document the name and contact details of all patrons on arrival. A new shortened menu will greet customers, as well as daily chef specials. “It’s exciting to be returning to some normality, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone back

at the club for lunch and dinner,� Mr Johnston said. “The new regulations require full table service, which is great for our venue, as we have offered it for over three years now.� Sporting Legends will be another local establishment to welcome back indoor dining. The Sale venue has offered a drive-through takeaway menu in the interim, which has been a resounding success as motorists pull in off busy York St. The entire complex was sanitized in time for yesterday’s return. Sporting Legends representative Sheryl McMillan said it was great to see sit-down food and drinks back on the menu once again. “We’re excited about being able to open, especially the staff to get back amongst the people,� she said. The customer limit for all applicable eateries will increase to 50 people per separate space from June 22 and 100 people by mid-July. Advertising feature on eateries opening, pages 13 to 15.

State of emergency extended VICTORIA’S state of emergency has been extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus,as restrictions eased across the state yesterday. On Sunday,Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos announced the state of emergency would be extended until 11.59pm on June 21. The extension allows the government to continue enforcing strict physical distancing and isolation requirements,as well as other directions from the Chief Health Officer relating to businesses,working from home,mass gatherings and recreational activities. Under a state of emergency, authorised officers can act to eliminate or reduce a serious risk to public health by detaining people, restricting movement, preventing entry to premises, or

providing any other direction an officer considers reasonable to protect public health. Police have strong powers to enforce directions and can issue on the spot fines, including up to $1652 for individuals and up to $9913 for businesses. People who don’t comply could also be taken to court and receive a fine of up to $20,000. Companies face fines of up to $100,000. At the time the Gippsland Times went to print yesterday morning, the total number of coronavirus cases in Wellington Shire had been amended to 12, but there were no active cases in the entirety of Gippsland. There were 70 active cases in Victoria. For information about coronavirus, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 675 398.

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Logging in possum habitat breached law: Fed Court David Braithwaite

Brumby cull challenge ‘on the ground’

The Federal Court has criticised the way state logging agency VicForests manages the habitat of two rare possums, including the Leadbeater’s possum. harvesting program. “The decision of the court includes matters that must be considered and assessed by government, and VicForests is ready to assist these considerations as required,” a VicForests spokesperson said. “We note that extensive areas for biodiversity protection have been set aside at the end of 2019 for protection, including 96,000 hectares set aside last November when the government developed its Victorian Forestry Plan. In addition, a new Greater Glider Action Statement is in place under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 and is being fully implemented by VicForests. “VicForests harvests 2500 to 3000ha each year, about 0.04 per cent, of the entire public native forests in Victoria — nominally equivalent to four trees in the 10,000. “About 94 per cent of Victorian native forests are in protected areas that cannot be harvested or are unsuitable.” Australian Forest Products Association chief executive Ross Hampton said the livelihoods of tens of thousands of workers in Tasmania,Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia were at stake if the questions about RFAs raised by the court decision were not urgently resolved. “Regional forest agreements have been in place for more than 20 years and are required by law to be independently reviewed every five years, and all reviews conducted have found that they are meeting or exceeding all environmental objectives while providing a level of certainty to industry,” Mr Hampton said. “Native timber harvesting in Australia is done sustainably, with the equivalent of just four trees in every 10,000 across Australia’s 132 million hectares of native forest, harvested annually, and then regenerated after harvest. “It is a highly-regulated sector, complying with strict environmental protections, and today’s decision should not deter from that fact.”

Mr Hampton said the native timber industry was the cornerstone of many regional communities and could not be allowed to ground to a halt because of the decision. “The current economic crisis caused by COVID-19 means that every job in Australia is vital, especially in regional communities. “AFPA calls on the state and federal governments to urgently work through the implications of today’s decision to provide certainty to timber workers and their communities.”

THE mountain cattleman challenging Parks Victoria’s decision to shoot brumbies in Victoria’s High Country says he is making plans to oppose shooters “on the ground” if a planned cull goes ahead on June 12. The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Parks Victoria’s planned shooting of feral horses in the eastern Alps could go ahead, and rejected arguments that the state government had not consulted with the community about ground shooting. Justice Moore said Parks Victoria was not required to consult with the community about the cull. But on Sunday, Omeo cattleman Phil Maguire confirmed he would appeal the decision, and continue to pursue litigation to stop the horses from being shot. He will also make another trip this week to bring some of the Bogong brumbies back to safe areas, in a bid to protect them. If the shooting proceeds, he will “oppose them on the ground”, he said. Parks Victoria maintains the feral horses in the high plains are causing the destruction of the fragile alpine environment. — Liz Bell

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THE Federal Court has criticised the way state logging agency VicForests manages the habitat of two rare possums. Wednesday’s decision has prompted calls for the state and federal governments to urgently resolve the uncertainty over the future of regional forest agreements, and sustainable native timber harvesting in Australia. Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum, represented by Environmental Justice Australia, successfully argued that logging by VicForests in 66 areas of habitat critical to the vulnerable greater glider and critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum contravened federal law. The court found VicForests had not and was unlikely in the future to comply with both state and federal laws designed to protect threatened species. The decision sets a legal precedent applying federal threatened species protection law to the logging industry, which has operated under a special exemption from federal environment law for more than 20 years. It will have implications for native forest logging and threatened species protection around the country. Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum president Steve Meacher said the court decision was a big win for wildlife threatened by logging across the country. “No government or company should be exempt from national environment laws that are in place to protect our threatened species,” he said. “We must stop the senseless logging of critical threatened species’ habitat, or we will drive them to extinction.” Environmental Justice Australia senior lawyer Danya Jacobs claimed the logging industry had operated for 20 years as if it didn’t have to comply with federal environment laws because of regional forest agreements. “This case overturns that position and clearly finds that the exemption can and will be lost where threatened species protections are not complied with,” she said. Justice Debra Mortimer found logging operations in certain areas of forest in Victoria’s Central Highlands failed to comply with the Victorian Code of Practice for Timber Production, a requirement under the regional forest agreement. RFAs are the basis for the exemption for logging operations from national environment law. The non-compliance with the RFA means the exemption does not apply, and VicForests must comply with national environmental laws. The central breach of the code found VicForests did not comply with precautionary principle laws in certain forests where greater gliders are living, because those logging operations do not avoid serious or irreversible damage to the species wherever practical. The species is known to be threatened by logging yet logging occurred, and is planned, in habitat where gliders have been sighted. The court also found a number of other breaches of the code — including relating to protection of Leadbeater’s possum habitat. The court will give the parties an opportunity to agree on the appropriate orders the court should make, given the conclusions it has reached. If there is no agreement, the parties will be able to file short submissions on appropriate orders. It will then determine what final orders should be made, including whether ongoing injunctions should be issued against VicForests to prevent any forestry operations in any of the coupes not yet logged. VicForests will consider the implications on its

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A smooth return to the classroom

LAST Tuesday, about 400,000 students returned to classrooms across the state, as part of a staged return to classroom teaching. School yards that have sat empty for weeks were busy as Preps, Year 1 and 2, Year 11 and 12s and specialist school students arrived back to school. Locally, most students were grateful to see their friends and teachers, and get stuck into some faceto-face learning again. Maffra Primary School reported “smooth sailing over the week”, as its junior students returned. Principal Matt Currie said staff had been pleased by the way the school community adjusted to the new school routines and quickly settled back into school. “We expected some anxiety from students over the first couple of days, because it has been a big break, but our staff have been supportive in the individual care and attention they have provided for every child,” he said. “This has been backed up by our parents who have been very mindful of social distancing around school gates at the beginning and end of the day.” Maffra Foundation (Prep) students celebrated their return by each taking along a special teddy from home to enjoy a teddy bears’ picnic. It was a great way for teddies and students to share their experiences of remote learning, and to talk about any nerves they had returning to school. At Sale College, principal Brendan Staple said it was great to see students back. “We put a lot of procedures in place for staff on

Monday including signage, work space changes to ensure social distancing in every office, backed up with a thorough policy document,” he said. “All staff have returned to work on both campuses and students in Year 11 and 12 were happy to be back in the classroom environment, with many commenting on how they missed their peers and teachers. “We had 91 per cent attendance on the first day back, with only five Year 12 students away. “We greeted all students with a Sale College drink bottle that they could refill instead of using bubblers or creating waste with bottled water.” Gippsland Grammar students also began a staggered returned to the school’s three campuses. The school’s Early Learning Centre students as well as foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 students returned to Gippsland Grammar’s Bairnsdale and St Anne’s Sale campuses, while Year 11 and 12, VCE and VCAL students returned to Sale’s Garnsey campus. Principal Leisa Harper said she was up early to greet students arriving at school on Tuesday, as she began her tenure at the school at the beginning of social distancing restrictions and had not yet met students face-to-face. “And I was not disappointed; our students were welcomed back with large signs and balloons on the school gates as they arrived, and it was a wonderful day seeing some of our students return,” she said. “Irrespective of age, all students enjoyed being with their friends again ... there was a real buzz

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of excitement across all three campuses.” Mrs Harper said a new set of ‘golden rules’ had been introduced, which included hand washing, social distancing and three key messages — be respectful, be compassionate and be responsible. The school’s staff have also planned for extended cleaning routines, social distancing in offices and hygiene practices. Markings outside classrooms indicate where students should stand for safe social distancing, water fountains are roped off and students must take their own water bottles. Sanitising gel is provided for younger students entering the school grounds, and is in each classroom. Mrs Harper said the school was doing everything it could to provide a safe and happy environment for students and staff. “Some of our staff remain working from home and the attendance rates for our students at school and those remaining in Learn@Home has been very high,” Mrs Harper said. “We are currently exploring how some of our COVID-19 experiences might influence our future practice at the school.

“For example, our parent-teacher evenings were held over Zoom presentation, and these were very popular with parents and teachers alike.” Mrs Harper thanked staff for their commitment to students’ learning and the safety of the community. Students in Grades 3 to 10 are expected to return to face-to-face learning on June 9, provided the Chief Health Officer deems the return to school by other year levels has limited effect on transmission of coronavirus. Last week, Education Minister James Merlino congratulated principals, teachers, school staff, students and families for their efforts in making remote learning work, and announced a summit to discuss lessons learnt and investigate what improvements could be made to the education system as a result of the remote learning experience. The summit will be held in June, following an independent analysis of the experience at schools across the state, bringing together education leaders from the government, Catholic and independent school sectors. The government is also spending up to $45 million on increased daily cleaning at government schools for the remainder of term two and three.

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AS most people spend more time at home they are cooking more, ordering items online and receiving more deliveries than usual. It also means people are likely to end up with more waste than they normally have. According to Resource Recovery Gippsland executive officer Matthew Peake, knowing what can and can’t go into each bin will ensure what is sorted for recycling is not contaminated with items that can’t be recycled. “Recycling is such an important household practice, and Gippslanders do a great job of it, but it can be confusing to know exactly what should go into your recycling bin,” he said. “For instance, we associate plastic with recycling but for some plastics there currently aren’t viable recycling options available to councils.” Mr Peake said the new ‘Know Your Recycling’ campaign launched by Sustainability Victoria included a website that allowed people to search for specific items and find out which bin they belonged in. There are some easy-to-remember tips to simplify the sorting process and keep some common contaminants out of the recycling bin. Firstly, keep recycling out of plastic bags and place recyclables loose in the recycling bin. Soft plastics like bread and pasta bags can be taken to a supermarket that offers a collection point or service, otherwise these items will need to go into the landfill (rubbish) bin. The scrunch test determines which plastics can be recycled — plastics that scrunch up in a person’s hand cannot go in recycling bins. Polystyrene packaging does not belong in a recycling bin — it goes into landfill bins — as does clothing and shoes that cannot be repaired or passed on to others. Organic garden waste goes in green-lidded bins. Food that is not used as left-overs, compost or to feed worm farms, goes into landfill bins. To check what can be recycled, visit recycling. vic.gov.au or check wellington.vic.gov.au About 25,000 tonnes of recyclables are collected from Gippsland kerb sides, equating to about 200 kilograms per household per year. Last week, the Gippsland Times reported a spike in illegal rubbish dumping and recycling bin contamination during COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. Wellington Shire Council also recently issued

a reminder on its website about e-waste. The unwanted coffee machine (pictured below) ended up in household recycling recently. While it is made from plastic, it is e-waste, and should not be put into a recycling or landfill bin. E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or power cord, and covers a whole range of electronic goods from phones and refrigerators to fluorescent light tubes. Larger e-waste items can be dropped off at transfer stations or landfill for free responsible recycling. The council encourages people to consider fixing old or broken items or sell unwanted items instead of throwing them away.

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the future�. He said the end of land subdivsions around Golden Beach “was a positive step�, as it reduced the human imprint, but that people had spent so much of the last century building in “the current hazard zone�, that even if climate change was not occurring, there would be increasing issues of erosion in the area. Dr Kennedy has spent years studying the changes to Gippsland’s coastal areas, and said climate change and natural cyclical deposition and erosion were both factors in the region’s changing coastal landscape. For example, the coast from Seaspray to Woodside is narrow and naturally dominated by overwash — making it an area of high risk from more stormy seas. And McGaurans Beach has been undergoing a period of erosion and reorientation, possibly related to climate change, Dr Kennedy said, while other dunes at Golden Beach north were at the moment “fairly stable�, in terms of shoreline position, with cycles of cut and fill. Dr Kennedy said more longitudinal studies were needed to get a clearer picture of changes over time, and the

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impacts of factors like sediment supply and vegetation, but without action on climate change, sea levels and wave changes would only accelerate. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Victorian Marine and Coastal Council are sourcing independent scientific analysis to produce regionalised sea level rise projections that will account for variation in the global average in Victoria. The agencies are also working with communities with an ongoing connection to the coast. Seaspray Reserves Committee of Management chairman John Morgan has been a passionate observer of the local coastline for more than 50 years, and is not so convinced of the climatechange link. He said the changing shape of the coastline was a natural cycle that had been witnessed for hundreds of years. At present the committee of management is working with DELWP and Deakin University undertaking a drone survey of a 2km stretch of beach during

the next two years to map erosion. As a former president of Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club and a founding member of the Woodside Beach SLSC in the 1960s, Mr Morgan has lived, patrolled and photographed the 90 Mile Beach for more than 52 years and has seen wave and sand movement at Seaspray rise and recede between one to four metres. Erosion and reorientation of the shire’s beaches is not new, nor is it getting worse, he said, and he has recent and historic photos to back up his theory. “In the past 100 years, sand at Seaspray has come and gone,� Mr Morgan said. “In the 1950s severe weather changed the coastline, and in 2007 we nearly lost the surf club after two king tides took six metres of beach away, but then it came back. “And at Woodside about 20 years ago there was a 12-foot drop and everyone thought the world was going to end — but it came back.� DELWP is also working with Wellington and East Gippsland shire councils to prioritise areas for more

detailed coastal hazard assessment, and assist in adaptation planning and mitigation. And the state government’s new marine and coastal policy, released in March, will help guide councils and other agencies on planning and management decisions in the coastal environment. But environmentalists say unless there is urgent action taken to tackle climate change, coastal inundation is inevitable. Coastal erosion has already had a dramatic impact on the foreshore at Inverloch, which has receded 33 metres since 2012, and at Loch Sport and Seaspray, where the foreshore has recently suffered significant storm damage. Gippsland Climate Action Network spokesman Peter Gardner said sand had always moved from one place to another along the coast, and oceans had always been influenced by tides, currents and thermal expansion, but that climate change-related weather was undoubtedly influencing wave height, surges and storm frequency. He said governments had an opportunity to “lead the way� in tackling global warming, like South Australia was with renewable energy, but most were “doing the opposite�. “This [climate change action] should operate at all levels of governments — single governments can’t do it on their own,� he said. Mr Gardner said most mitigation efforts for Gippsland beaches, such as the rock wall at Inverloch, were merely “short term� solutions that often just moved the problem to a new area. In one of his regular climate blogs, he wrote that if sea-level rise predictions were correct, worst-case scenario would see Gippsland’s foreshore dunes “pulverised�, the Gippsland Lakes irrevocably doomed, and a “dire threat� to small towns and holiday villages along the 90 Mile Beach. “We ignore these warnings at our peril.�

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From page 1 according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which last year warned that inaction could result in sea level rise of 1.1m by 2100, and five metres higher by 2300. Climate-Ready Victoria, a report by the state government, states that sea surface temperatures in Gippsland have risen faster than elsewhere on the Australian coastline, and this is already affecting marine life. The Gippsland regional coastal plan 2015-2020 also cites the Gippsland coast as particularly under threat, with less than 10 per cent of it consisting of the rocky headlands that resist erosion, and soft shorelines such as dunes and sandy beaches. How much of the present changes are climate-change related is under debate, but the need for human intervention is clear. Geomorphologist,Associate Professor David Kennedy from the University of Melbourne, said in areas such as Seaspray, some difficult decisions would need to be made, as “it will be unlikely to have both the town and a beach in

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Brumbies are part of the Aussie heritage From Jenny Heckendorf, Boyneside, Queensland: I SAW that the Gippsland Times did a story about the brumbies — this is great. Phil Maguire and his riders are absolutely amazing, a true man from Snowy River — there’s a movie in this. History is happening now. Brumbies are the backbone of Australia. We used them to establish this nation. These brave horses carried our soldiers into war, and they are highly intelligent. During the war, soldiers taught them to lie down, so they could hide behind them. They make excellent riding ponies, and are exceptional for children. Without our brumbies, we have no heritage. Stop the horror of culling, muster and re-home, because brumby lives matter. The Gippsland Times welcomes letters to the editor. Preference will be given to brief, concise letters which address local issues. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for reasons of space and clarity and may refuse to publish any letter without explanation. Thank you letters are discouraged and poetry will not be published as a letter. The Gippsland Times does not publish letters from anonymous contributors. Letters must include a phone number or email address for purposes of substantiating authenticity. The views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff. Send letters by email to news@gippslandtimes.com. au or by mail to: The Editor, The Gippsland Times, PO Box 159, Sale, Victoria 3853.

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WELLINGTON Shire recently announced via the Gippsland Times and local media that council wanted answers on the timber harvesting phase-out, and a taskforce was to be formed (Gippsland Times 19/5). Council will be looking to include representatives from other councils affected by the government’s decision. In a David and Goliath battle last week, the little possum (Leadbeaters and his larger mate the greater glider) won a landmark case in the Federal Court. The full transcript can be found in an internet search for Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum Inc v Vicforests (No4) (2020) FCA 704. I will send the report to both our local newspapers, although I doubt it will be printed and if it is I’m sure it will be to the back of the paper. I have been following this case for the past 12 months, where a handful of citizen scientists led by the Friends of the Leadbeaters Possum president Steve Meacher and Environment Justice Australia challenged the state-owned VicForests which has operated under a special exemption from federal environment law for more than 20 years. The findings will have implications for native forest logging and threatened species protection around the country. Justice Mortimer took only five minutes to bring down the damming findings that found VicForests had failed to protect endangered listed flora and fauna species in the Central Highlands, that the 66 logging coupes contain high quality habitat critical to the survival of both species, and that one or both of the species have been detected in or around all of the 66 coupes. I am amazed that for 20 years, state and federal government environment ministers have let VicForests destroy with impunity. Eighty-six per cent of the timber harvested in the Central Highlands is used for copy paper, manufactured by Japanese-owned Nippon Paper under the Australian Paper label Reflex. As I understand it, this contract is due to run out in 2030, which just happens to be the timing that the state government has announced for the phasing out of native timber harvesting. Last week at the Bush Fire Royal Commission, Dr Sally Box, the chief spokesperson for biodiversity and species loss, listed Australia as fourth in the world for flora and fauna loss. Australia has some of the most unique plants and animals in the world, and we have failed

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THE heritage band rotunda in Yarram’s Memorial Park is undergoing a facelift through a $50,000 allocation in the Wellington Shire Council’s 2019-20 budget. Electricity has been connected via an underground trench from the nearby swimming pool facility, meaning for the first time amplified music or public addresses can be made from the historic building. Provision for lighting is included in the upgrade. On Friday, contractors were sealing the concrete render walls and completing the painting of the exterior. Maffra and District Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society will transform its old ‘wool sheep pavilion’ into a fully-lined craft and floral pavilion.

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MAFFRA and District Agricultural, Pastoral and Horticultural Society and Sale and District Agricultural Society will receive money as part of the state government’s Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program. Maffra’s society will receive $10,000 to upgrade one of its display pavilions, known as the ‘old wool sheep pavilion’, president Tim Dwyer confirmed. “It will be fully lined — part of the old verandah will be enclosed for storage and some old roof iron will be replaced,” he said. “With our new dome project also being built to house food and wine and some trade exhibits, the old wool pavilion will now be used fully for craft and floral exhibits.” Earlier this month, the federal government announced Maffra and District Agricultural Society would receive more than $254,000 to build an all-weather dome over part of its cattle pavilion. Sale’s society received $10,000 from the state government to build spectator seating around the Sale Showgrounds arena. The society plans for the seating to be used during the Sale Show’s Friday night carnival and other arena events over the three days, as well as throughout the year for showjumping events. The new portable aluminium seating will replace the aged timber tiered seating. Yarram Agricultural Society also recieved $7779 to upgrade its current equipment, including its furnishings used for staging and viewing exhibits. The local societies are three of 39 to share in $300,000 in the latest round of state government funding. The grants of up to $10,000 will help societies to upgrade or establish new facilities, encourage greater local involvement in show activities, create opportunities for agricultural businesses to engage with the community and enhance business activities to help in show planning. The funding will ensure communities that have had to cancel or postpone shows because of the coronavirus pandemic, such as Sale and Maffra, can have upgraded facilities for future events. Announcing the successful applicants, Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes said agricultural shows were a beloved part of regional Victoria. “ ... they play an important role by promoting agriculture and showcasing local art, craft and artisanal produce,” she said. “These grants will not only improve our regional

Sale and District Agricultural Society will install new aluminium spectator seating around the Sale Showgrounds arena. annual shows, but they’ll also benefit the whole events that provide a direct benefit to agricultural community through the various events hosted at communities, building confidence in agriculture these facilities throughout the year.” and supporting regional economies and jobs. The eligible projects are expected to deliver

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THE deadline for the mandatory registration of private pools and spas has been extended because of coronavirus. Private pool and spa owners now have until November 1 to register their pools with their local council — an extension of five months from the original deadline, which was yesterday. The new deadline is an acknowledgement of the extra pressure on families and the increased workload on councils as a result of the pandemic. Planning Minister Richard Wynne said the extension gave owners and councils more time to comply with the new regulations ahead of summer. “Pool and spa ownership is a choice, and with that choice comes the responsibility of making sure they are safe,” he said. “These regulations are necessary to prevent children continuing to drown in backyard pools with non-compliant safety barriers.” Most drowning deaths of children under five happen in home swimming pools. In the past 20 years, 27 young children have drowned in private pools and spas in Victoria. The Coroner found in at least 20 of these cases the safety barrier was non-compliant, and this was likely to have played a role in the deaths. The state government introduced new regulations in December last year, including requiring owners to register their pools and spas with their local councils with a one-off fee of up to $79. Once registration is complete, the council will inform the pool owner of the date by which they must organise their first inspection and certification of their barrier. The deadline for owners to lodge their first barrier certification will also be extended. In addition, owners must have a registered building surveyor or inspector certify the continuing compliance of their safety barrier every four years. Owners who fail to register their pool or spa with their council by November 1, 2020, may face an on-the-spot fine of $330. For more information about the Victorian government’s pool safety reforms, visit vba.vic.gov.au

Visitor limitations at Ashleigh House The management team at Ashleigh House would like to thank its residents, family members, friends and staff for their understanding of the reduced resident visitation times during the coronavirus pandemic. Visits are by appointment only, Monday to Friday afternoons and limited visits by appointment only on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It is acknowledged that there is an increased workload on aged care facilities to ensure mandatory flu vaccination details are on file for every person entering a facility after 1 May 2020. Government regulation now requires Ashleigh House staff to screen all visitors for clearance questions; ensure flu vaccination details are recorded prior to visits; and to ensure a limited number of persons

are in the facility at any time. Quality Coordinator Nicole Keen screening Weekend visits are being visitor Sue Kennedy at Ashleigh House. given preference to families travelling some distance and hence management requests that any local visitors make weekday appointments. As state directives urge our elderly to stay home and stay safe, Ashleigh House is not encouraging residents out into the community to socialize at this time. Any pick up of residents by family minimize risk and possible exposure to leave the facility should only be to the coronavirus or influenza. This for essential medical appointments is something being emphasized now or the like. Residents have indicated more than ever as the community their appreciation to management begins to travel and we risk an increase and staff at Ashleigh House for in community transmissions. Facility implementing government directives organised outings for residents will be and have indicated that they feel ‘safe reintroduced in a risk assessed manner and secure’ at Ashleigh House and that in future weeks. ‘at least we have each other’. Visitors are reminded not to turn up to CEO, Michelle Dowsett, stated visit without an appointment, as they that, “Our residents are in the most will be turned away. The Board of vulnerable age group for mortality Management thanks the community if they contract the coronavirus and for their understanding of the need hence, we urge residents to stay at to implement these measures, at least Ashleigh House where possible to in the short to mid-term.

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The John 23rd building at Catholic College Sale’s St Patrick’s campus has been extended and refurbished to accommodate Year 7 and 8 students.

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Danny O’BRIEN MP

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State Member for Gippsland South

CCS inches closer to consolidation CATHOLIC College Sale will vacate its Sion campus at the end of the year, consolidating operations onto one site from 2021. Year 7 and 8 students will relocated to the St Patrick’s campus on Desailly St. Principal Chris Randell said in leaving the Sion campus, on the corner of York and Raglan Sts, after 130 years, Catholic College Sale would honour the Sion tradition and story which had helped shape its current values and ethos. “We are planning a decommissioning ceremony of the Sion campus and other opportunities for past students and community members to celebrate and give thanks for the sisters’ presence in Sale,” he said. The Sion story has been visually preserved and honoured in the recently-refurbished entrance and reception areas of the St Patrick’s campus. The iconography also integrates the school’s Marist heritage. The Marist Brothers co-own and co-govern the college in partnership with the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited. Work is continuing on the refurbishment and extension of the John 23rd building at the St Pat’s campus. It will accommodate Year 7 and 8 students. This new learning precinct incorporates contemporary classrooms and break-out areas that enable students flexible learning opportunities for collaboration, independence and connectivity to global resources. Another development is the new bus and drop-off and pick-up zone on Reeve St. The college has been working with Wellington

Student Isabel Hearsey in one of the school’s new classrooms. Photo: Danae Studios Shire Council to develop a new and safe area where students can enter and exit the school away from other major traffic and parking areas. College governors, staff and building contractors are confident construction work and landscaping of gardens and sporting courts will be ready to welcome staff and students from the Sion campus and incoming Year 7 students. “We are on track and making sure that the necessary planning and works are being undertaken as scheduled to enable a smooth transition to a one-campus college in 2021,” Mr Randell said. “We are also excited, given the current COVID-19 challenges. “There is much to look forward to and celebrate as 2021 draws closer.”

Things change quickly. To stay up to date and for government advice and assistance, visit

www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au www.australia.gov.au While my office remains closed, my staff and I are continuing to work for you from home and can be reached on 5144 1987 or by emailing danny.obrien@parliament.vic.gov.au Teacher Jamie Bride with students (from left) Heather MacGregor, Marocelle Botes and Jessie Sedman, enjoying one of the new classrooms. Photo: Danae Studios

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MAFFRA Neighbourhood House will remain closed until further notice. Staff will be available via phone and email during regular opening hours, however, groups and classes will not resume until it is safe to do so. MAFFRA Vigilance Society op shop is now open. Customers have been asked to sanitise their hands on entering the shop. Customer numbers will be limited, with another exit being provided. Op shop volunteers have thanked everyone for refraining from dropping off donations during the forced closure. BECAUSE of Dogs Victoria’s postponement of all championship dog shows until September 30, the local kennel clubs have cancelled the weekend of dog shows which would have been held at the Maffra Recreation Reserve in late August.

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Exhibitions are back GIPPSLAND Art Gallery has re-opened all its exhibition spaces, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Gallery director Simon Gregg reminded visitors that some restrictions were still in place. “In order to prevent a second outbreak, we ask visitors to the gallery to observe the limit of 20 persons per space rule, and to continue to practice safe social distancing of 1.5 metres between visitors and a maximum of one person per four square metres,” Mr Gregg said. Gallery staff will be required to monitor the flow of visitors, and where required, to ask visitors to observe the social distancing restrictions. The gallery will re-open with Peter Cole’s exhibition ‘The Circus of Life’, Susan Purdy’s ‘Australia Phoenix’, and the acclaimed ‘The Art of Annemieke Mein’. Also showing will be three new exhibitions, Jan Hendrik Scheltema’s ‘The Lost Impressionist’, ‘The 2020 Wellington Youth Prize’, and ‘Recent Acquisitions’. While the gallery has been closed to the public, visitors have been able to enjoy online tours of each exhibition through the new ‘Gallery at Home’ online webpage, as well as virtual workshops and podcasts. Opened in January 2018, the state-of-the-art facility has attracted record visitor numbers over the past two years, sharing the Port of Sale building with Sale Library, Sale Visitor Centre and The Dock café.

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PARKS Victoria is welcoming visitors back to stay at all 1348 camping and accommodation sites in Victoria’s parks, in line with the latest requirements to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Communal toilets will be open, but no other communal facilities such as showers, kitchens, barbecues and water fountains will be available. Accommodation with no shared facilities such as remote camping will be allowed. Visitors will need to adhere to physical distancing measures and supply all items needed for personal hygiene. All parks and assets are now open to visitors, except: • Buchan Caves Reserve — cave tours closed; • Lower Glenelg National Park — Princess Margaret Rose Cave closed; • State Coal Mine — underground tours closed; • Point Nepean National Park — Fort Nepean, including underground tunnels closed (no access beyond Fort Pearce); • St Kilda Pier — penguin viewing platform is closed; • Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre and lookouts are closed; and • Wilsons Promontory light station is closed. These sites within parks will remain closed until further notice as they contain viewing experiences which encourage congregation, congestion and the gathering of visitors at focal points, which don’t comply with physical distancing measures. People should note that across all Parks Victoria managed parks and assets, barbecues, drinking fountains, showers and communal kitchens are

The summer ballot for camping at Tidal River in Wilsons Prom will open July 1. not available for public use. Some parks remain closed because of seasonal closures and for bushfire recovery. The summer ballot for camping at Tidal River in Wilsons Prom will open July 1. All eased restrictions and the proposed dates are subject to the advice of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and the continued and effective management of the spread of COVID-19. For a full list of park closures, visit www. parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/safety-in-nature/ changed-conditions-and-closures

Bookings for camping and roofed accommodation can be made by visiting www.parks.vic.gov.au or phoning 13 1963.

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• A great opportunity exists to begin the rebuilding of a strong business on 13.03 hectares • Architectural & Engineered drawings of abattoir plans for small stock floor with relevant permits, plus planning permit for beef kill floor. • Large commercial shed of 30mx18mx3.5m with internal yarding • Effluent ponds, pump, bore, silos, shedding, office, 30 mg of irrigation, 3 paddocks • Situated 7km from Princes Highway, Sale *Email tkiss@wress.com.au with expressions of interest, closing 30-6-20

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For Sale $495,000 say it is a delightful spot to enjoy the peaceful, natural setting. The established gardens and a variety of trees — including many native gums — provide privacy and a sanctuary for wildlife. There is also a Colorbond shed or workshop, a double carport, a garden shed, a chook pen, a veggie garden, an orchard and two 22,700 litre rainwater tanks. The property is near natural attractions including Blue Pool, hiking tracks and the Victorian High Country.

• Immaculately maintained western red cedar home at the foothills of Briagolong on 1.32 hectares. Wonderful views of the natural surrounds and Mount Wellington from the expansive verandah and decking. • Large entertaining timber kitchen, polished floorboards, wood heating, split systems and claw foot bath are some of the many features • Shedding for all storage needs, bore, water tanks and lovely private native gardens

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HIS stylish home was meticulously built in the 1980s by reputable local trades, standing proud in Tinamba’s main street. Set on just under 0.2 hectares (half an acre) and a stone’s throw from the award-winning Tinamba Hotel, this property is a private oasis. The home has three main bedrooms, a storage room or fourth bedroom, and a bungalow or fifth bedroom. The kitchen, lounge, dining and family rooms are adjoined by the east-facing sitting area, which captures plenty of morning sunlight. The kitchen has high-end appliances, unique benchtops, timber doors, a wall oven and walk-in pantry. The lounge has a wood heater and reverse cycle unit, as well as a brick feature wall, and the dining and family room face north. The master bedroom has an air conditioner, and a large ensuite with a separate spa room. Outside, there is undercover accommodation for cars in two separate areas — both

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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom home with bungalow and large sheds just a stone’s throw from the Tinamba Hotel. Address: 9 Tinamba-Seaton Rd, Tinamba. Price: $395,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026. with remote doors. The bungalow adjoins a large shed, and there is a magnificent established yard with native trees and well maintained gardens. Other features include a diesel ducted heating system, double brick construction, timber pelmets, water tank and bore for gardens, and a large shed. Agents say this property will suit any buyer looking for a well-built property in a private setting, central to Maffra, Heyfield, Denison, Nambrok and Newry.

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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom home with willing long term tenant. Address: 3 Licola Rd, Heyfield. Price: $199,000. Agent: Country Road Real Estate. Phone 5141 1026.

Brief details: Property: A 156.7 hectare pocket of grazing land with loam soil, bore water, machinery shed and stockyards. Address: 5647 South Gippsland Highway, Stradbroke. Price: $980,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom home with a large kitchen and outdoor entertainment area. Address: 37 Killeen St, Stratford. Price: $339,500. Agent: John Elliman Real Estate. Phone 5143 1199 or 0418 517 032.

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

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AUCTION: SATURDAY 5TH JUNE AT 10:30AM ON SITE

“Near New Family Home” * Why build when all you need is here * 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Open plan family/dining area * Large kitchen complete with gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher and large walk-in-pantry * Spacious lounge overlooking rear yard * Wood heating and 2 reverse cycle air-conditioners * Combination of floating floors and carpet throughout the home * Outdoor undercover entertainment area * 7m x 8.5m shed with concrete floor and power * Easy access to secure rear yard * Short walk to local primary school

FOR SALE $375,000

21 STRATFORD ROAD - MAFFRA

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FOR SALE $178,000

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Temporary fix for Landcare funding

Fire Services Property Levy to be frozen or reduced

LANDCARE network board Gippsland South MLA members feel as if they are being Danny O’Brien has left hanging over an abyss. called for certainty of The state government has once Landcare funding. again delayed explaining its plans for the Victorian Landcare Facilitator Program. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio late on Friday, May 22, announced she had extended the funding of facilitators, which was due to end on June 30, for six months to December 31. This still leaves Landcare networks across Victoria uncertain of their funding, and places the part-time facilitators back in the tenuous position of having no job security beyond December 31. D u r i n g Ju l y 2 0 1 9 t h e Environment, Land, Water and Planning Department hired the RM Consulting Group to conduct a review of the efficacy of the Landcare facilitator four-year funding cycle. The review and DELWP’s response to the investigation is believed to have been with the government since August last year, however the minister’s office has indicated the government is However West Gippsland Catchment still reviewing the program. The minister’s announcement states the six- Management Authority’s partnerships and engagemonth extension will allow the government time ment team leader Belinda Brennan is optimistic, to improve the Victorian Landcare Facilitator believing that the expressions of interest would be Program when the Victorian State Budget 2020-21 for four year terms, suggesting the announcement effectively means Landcare networks would receive is delivered. It also indicated expressions of interest to gain 4.5 years funding from June 30, 2020. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien labelled facilitator funding may be called after the budget. There is, however, no indication of how long the minister’s announcement as more uncertainty funding arrangements would be, if it will be the and more red tape. “The government’s decision to give just a sixprevious four year term or a shorter fixed term month extension for Landcare facilitators and then arrangements. As many Landcare projects extend across a force the programs to apply again for funding is number of years, short term appointments are a ridiculous,” he said. “This program has demonstrated its ability to burden and unwanted cost to networks. Yarram Yarram Landcare Network chair Helga deliver real environmental outcomes, and without Binder said at present each network board (whose the facilitators, much of that would be lost. “The part-time facilitators and the volunteers members are all volunteers) spent much of their time finding ways to support their facilitators who run local Landcare groups don’t want to see financially, rather than assessing and finding more red tape. “They just want a government that supports funding for environmental projects for their region. “In a purely business sense, this is a waste of them.” Mr O’Brien said it was extraordinary that volunteer time,” Ms Binder said. In Yarram Yarram Landcare Network’s case, this government, which spent billions of dollars current funding provides a facilitator for 1.5 days on city infrastructure projects and millions on environmental gesture politics would fail to fund a week. “We believe facilitators should be funded for five a program that actually delivered work on the days per week with a security of tenure of four ground for our environment. “The fact that this was snuck out in a Facebook years — too often we have lost excellent facilitators due to the insecurity of their employment with post by the minister on a Friday shows the government is embarrassed by its own lack of support us.,” she said. “The cost of replacing a facilitator is substantial.” for Landcare,” he said.

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or a decrease in their rate. The fixed levy will be indexed in accordance with the legislation. The total levy charge will remain about $150 for a typical metropolitan residence, while a family home in regional Victoria will see a small fall, from about $141 to $137. Non-residential properties in the old Metropolitan Fire Brigade area will see a modest increase in the levy -- with an extra $1 per week for a typical small business, through to about an extra $15.50 per week for a $10 million commercial property. The changes recognise the establishment of Fire Rescue Victoria and the changing nature of population growth across Victoria. Fire Rescue Victoria will abolish metropolitan and regional fire district boundaries. Fire Rescue Victoria will commence on July 1, bringing together all MFB and CFA career firefighters with MFB staff and some CFA staff to serve Melbourne and major regional centres.

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THE Fire Services Property Levy rate will be reduced on residential properties across Victoria, coinciding with the establishment of Fire Rescue Victoria. The levy is collected for the government by local councils and used by it to help fund fire services such as the CFA and the soon-to-be-established Fire Rescue Victoria. The Victorian government had promised to freeze Fire Services Property Levy collection levels, to help businesses and families during the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier in May the government announced the levy would be frozen at this year’s collection level for next financial year, and on Sunday it announced it would create a consistent, state-wide levy. From July, all residential properties in Victoria will have a reduced levy rate, while all other properties, such as industrial or commercial properties, in the old CFA district will either have no increase,

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Gippsland MHR Darren Chester, pictured with Wellington Shire mayor Alan Hall, has announced the council will receive more than $500,000 from the federal government to help drought-affected farmers to protect their properties from pest animals and weeds, such as blackberries. Impacts During Drought Program. “We are delivering on another election commitment to help farmers and landholders manage pests and weeds at a time when they are least able to do so,” he said. “This program aims to reduce the detrimental economic, social and environmental effects associated with pest animals and weeds during drought.” The Communities Combating Pest and Weed Impacts During Drought Program funding is used by local councils to support farmers and land managers reduce the impacts of pest animals and weeds on agriculture and the environment, and to stimulate local economies and employment. Last year, East Gippsland Shire Council secured $343,000 under round one of the pest and weed program to help protect livestock from wild dogs. The council provided rebates towards the cost of installing new fencing and upgrading existing fences to protect cattle, sheep and other farm animals.

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DROUGHT-AFFECTED farmers in Wellington Shire will benefit from a half million dollar initiative to help them win the battle against pest animals and weeds. Gippsland MHR Darren Chester has announced the council has secured $536,000 in federal government funding to rollout a multi-faceted strategy to help farmers protect their properties from unwanted invaders. “Managing pests and weeds is a significant cost for farmers. Agricultural businesses spend an average of nearly $25,000 each year on pest animal and weed control,” Mr Chester said. “Anything we can do now to help our farmers control pest animals, such as rabbits, deer, wild dogs and feral pigs, and invasive weeds like blackberries and serrated tussock is an investment in the future prosperity of our farming sector.” Mayor Alan Hall said Wellington was proud to be one of only three councils in Victoria to secure the funding to assist its drought-affected farmers. “Unfortunately, farmers often struggle with pest plants and animals following a drought and Wellington is no exception,” he said. “This funding will enable our staff to implement a two-year program to assist farmers to plan, prevent and recover from the drought and increase their farm profitability through the management of pests and weeds.” Wellington Shire Council’s program is designed to help communities, producers and the land to fully recover from drought. It includes grants to help farmers control weeds and pest animals, develop a weed and pest management plan, then assist them to undertake priority actions. It also includes funding for workshops to help farmers to better manage weeds and pest animals and prevent future outbreaks, and to train farmers to be fully accredited in the safe and effective use of chemicals for weed and pest control. Finally, some of the money is for council to undertake roadside weed and pest animal control work to complement that done by landowners where roadside control programs are not in place. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Wellington Shire was among 33 local government areas to share $10 million distributed under round two of the Communities Combating Pest and Weed

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NOW is the time for farmers to check their property for the noxious weed serrated tussock. Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party community engagement officer Ivan Carter said recent rains and an early autumn break in some parts of Victoria had been good for crops, but had also been good for the growth of serrated tussock. “We’re urging landowners to use any spare time they might have to survey their properties for serrated tussock plants,” he said. “Controlling serrated tussock before the plant goes to seed is critical to prevent further spread, lost productivity and increased costs of control.” Plants and new seedlings can be removed manually using a pick or shovel or spot sprayed using a registered herbicide, depending on the size of the infestation. Newly germinated seedlings will appear bright green, be erect and will stand out from the other grasses in a pasture. The VSTWP has developed an online video and information sheets to help landowners identify this noxious weed, which can be viewed at www.

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Mr Carter said before flowering, serrated tussock has a lime green appearance. When flowering, the flower-heads have a distinctive purple colour developing as the seeds ripen in late spring and early summer. “Serrated tussock has a fine leaf and will roll smoothly between the index finger and thumb, while native Poa tussocks feel as though they have flat edges,” Mr Carter said. A mature serrated tussock plant can produce thousands of seeds in a season, blowing up to 20 kilometres from the parent plant. Serrated tussock now covers more than 250,000 hectares of land in Victoria and large infestations require ongoing management and the integration of several control techniques. For more information, visit www.serratedtussock. com or email info@serratedtussock.com

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Supply agreements must meet code PEAK dairy farmer group Australian Dairy Farmers is reminding farmers and processors to ensure all new milk supply agreements comply with the industry’s mandatory code of conduct. The code of conduct, which came into effect on January 1, requires most dairy processors to publish standard form milk supply agreements on their websites by June 1. A standard form milk supply agreement template, developed by ADF, was released earlier this month. The farmer group was contracted by the federal government to develop a template that incorporates all elements of the code and can be used by farmers and processors in negotiating contracts. ADF president Terry Richardson said it was important farmers and processors complied with the code of conduct, so they don’t risk being penalised in a way that would jeopardise their business. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is responsible for enforcing the code and investigating alleged breaches. The competition watchdog, in its 2018 dairy inquiry, made several recommendations related to contracting practices, including that milk supply arrangements should be acknowledged in writing, processors should provide farmers with all contractual documents before the start of their agreement, and that those agreements should be simplified.

Online pasture feed budgeting presentation available LIVESTOCK producers can now watch an Agriculture Victoria pasture feed budgeting presentation online. The one-hour presentation, delivered as a webinar earlier this month, provides practical information and advice about incorporating early pasture into livestock feed budgets. The presentation also covers how to determine the quality and quantity of feed on hand in a

paddock, the benefits of a feed test and how to interpret the results. More information about feed testing can also be found via the livestock.vic.gov.au website. For enquiries, email Tess McDougall on tess. mcdougall@agriculture.vic.gov.au or phone 0409 841 492. For more information about drought and dry seasonal conditions support and advice go to agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons

The code does not apply to farmers and processors with a milk supply agreement that was entered into before January 1, unless that contract is varied or renewed. All contracts, no matter when they were entered into, must be compliant with the code from January 1, 2021. Farmers or processors can phone the ACCC on 1300 302 021 to report alleged non-compliance.

Extension to bushfire-affected fencing grants THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund and Victorian Farmers Federation have extended the closing date for the bushfire recovery fencing grants program. More than 100 farmers have already received assistance under the program, which will now be open until next Monday, June 8, unless the fund is fully subscribed prior. Successful applicants will also have more time to get the work done, with grants now not needing to be fully spent until August 31. The VFF will continue to administer the $1.4 million fund through an online grants applications process. Farmers can access the online application form and review the criteria on the VFF website at https://bit.ly/3bRlY15

Grants to support food production and farms adapt to COVID-19 NEW state government grants will support food production businesses and farms in making their workplace safe and keeping supply chains uninterrupted. Last week, Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the Business Adaptation grants program — part of the Working for Victoria Agriculture Workforce Plan — to support food supply chain businesses in rural, regional and outer metropolitan areas. Ms Symes said the grants were a practical and tailored way to protect workers and employers by supporting them through what could already be a tough financial situation. “Industry have identified adaptation support as an important way we can help them continue doing their vital work — we’re listening to that advice and considering other ways we can help businesses,” she said. Under the program, individual grants of between $10,000 and $300,000 will support eligible businesses to meet the costs of adapting their workplaces to meet health, safety and social

distancing requirements or adapt to business changes imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Adaptations may include changes to transport used to take employees to and from work to ensure physical distancing, changes to employer-supplied accommodation, or the creation of extra washrooms and other facilities. Grants can also be used to buy machinery or appliances needed by businesses to adapt to maintaining operations during the pandemic. Each grant will cover up to 50 per cent of the costs of individual adaptation projects, with the remainder to be covered by the business. The Business Adaptation grants are part of the broader $50 million Agriculture Workforce Plan supporting regional businesses across Victoria during the coronavirus pandemic. The plan is supporting businesses within key agriculture and food processing industries through job-matching, case management, worker relocation needs, transport and training. For more details or to make an application, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au

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Excellent quality, delivered to the local area. B-double loads only. $310 incl. GST. Also barley straw delivered to local area, $165 incl. GST. Money to be transferred on arrival. Large quantities of both available. For hire or sale. Angus, $400 reward. Missing Phone 0438 863 377. Limousin, Hereford, near King Street, Maffra. Jersey and Friesian. Very Call Andrew 0433 810 184. quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762. Qld, Cedar Lake Country Resort, Gold Coast Hinterland. Wonderful family Livestock times, 37 years ownership. Two shares available $30 ea. Time to sell. Apply to Gippsland Times C/- Box A, PO Box 159, Sale 3850.

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(Drivers and Washers) Everything begins with passion, a legacy from the Saputo family, which offered tasty and quality cheeses to its community. Today, after more than 65 years, the company employs thousands of dedicated employees, proud of their role, who work day after day to deliver quality products to customers and consumers. To learn more visit us at http://www.saputo.com/en/careers As part of the Inbound Logistics team you will be the face of Saputo Dairy Australia representing our organisation to our suppliers and customers daily. We currently have vacancies across our Victorian sites in Leongatha and Maffra for Tanker Operators (Drivers and Washers) working a rotating shift pattern for our 24/7 operations covering days, nights, weekends and public holidays. We take safety seriously and are looking for safety focused, committed, professional operators to work on a seasonal basis. We operate the largest Farm Pick up Fleet in Australia with a variety of combinations of Singles, B Doubles and A Doubles fitted with the latest technology in GPS tracking, Flowmetres, Reverse and Blind Spot cameras. To be considered for this role you must be able to provide the following: ● Current Victorian Heavy Vehicle Licence (MC preferred) ● Minimum of 12 months Heavy Vehicle driving experience ● Be physically fit and pass our pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing ● Pass our criminal history check ● Clean driving history report ● Strong verbal and written communication skills We provide you with a training program to collect milk off farm, full uniform and PPE and the ability to participate in our Feed Your Life wellbeing program. Please submit your resume and application letter (with contact details) to: Aus.recruitment@saputo.com Applications close Sunday 7th June 2020 To apply, please attach your resume in the attachment field. Applications without resumes attached will not be considered. Please note only shortlisted candidates with eligibility to work in Australia will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No (search) fee will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Saputo Dairy Australia. Saputo Dairy Australia is an equal opportunity employer. 1608404

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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. Application close 15/06/2020 by C.O.B. Email: office@snh.net.au to receive a copy of the position description and Key Selection Criteria. A cover letter and Resume is required to be considered for review. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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A farm manager is required for a 650 cow seasonal calving dairy herd in the Macalister Irrigation District. The farm is well located, being approximately 9 kilometres from Maffra and 2 kilometres from Boisdale The farm is a 675 acre irrigation farm using a combination of pipe and riser irrigation, traditional flood irrigation and bike shift irrigation. The herd is milked in a 50 stand Rotary shed fitted with ACR's. The farm manager would lead a farm team of 5 members and would work with the farm owners to develop the priorities for the farm. The applicant should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in dairy farming. The aim is to encourage all members of the team to work towards developing a farm of which they can all be proud, and to have a work environment in which the staff are well rewarded for their efforts. Cow health, and cow welfare, are important components of the farm management. A well maintained 3-bedroom house is available for the successful applicant. Remuneration would be agreed by negotiation, but would be well above award wages. Further details of the position, and expressions of interest, should be submitted to Jakob and Jeannie Malmo at jmalmo@malmfarms.com.au or by post to J and JL Malmo, PO Box 630, Maffra, Vic. 3860 or by phone to 0407 550 472.

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HOLLAND, Sadie Peta. Our beautiful Sadie Bug, born October 18, 2018 at Sale hospital. Tragically taken far too soon on May 20, 2020. Words will never describe how much we miss you. Your beautiful blue eyes, your contagious bubbly grin and your pure excitement you had about everything in life. You had such a love and kindness that emanated from you every time you met someone. Every time we look up into the sky, we will see your stars, we will see you as that diamond up in the sky, shining and sparkling like that beautiful soul you are. We will forever love you baby girl. We will never leave you as we know you won't leave us. Life will never be the same. Rest easy our little bug. Love Mummy and Daddy Xxooxx. Our beloved Sadie, though your life with us was short, we will forever cherish the happiness and joy you brought to our lives every day. Your infectious smile, your hugs and kisses full of love - we will never forget. You will forever by our little angel. Always and forever, love your Pop, Me-Me and your Auntie Ra-Ra. We will go on hugging and kissing you with our hearts.

Our beloved Sadie Bug, great granddaughter to Gi-Gi, Great niece of Nina 4 EC, and Poppy and cousin to PRP-084, as is. $5000. Blake, Spencer, Angus, Phone 0413 699 802. Bec, Callum and Belly. Forever in our hearts, love the Smith family.

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Project Engineer Asset Delivery Are you a civil or mechanical engineer? Are you a project management professional who is focused on delivering high quality outcomes? Do you want to deliver projects that positively contribute to the health and future prosperity of our community? If so, we want to hear from you! Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 15 June 2020. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

Gippsland Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, LGBTI, ATSI, culturally and ethnically diverse candidates to best represent and engage with communities we live and work in. Further information: A position description and instructions on how to apply can be obtained from our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers or by contacting Recruitment on 03 5177 4709.

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LEEDS, Brett Paul. 24/8/1971 - 21/5/2020 Passed away suddenly at home in Taree, NSW. Son of Paul (dec.) and Marcia (dec.). Brother to Jackie. Father to Billy, Allie and Sarah. Brother-in-law to Craig. Uncle of Justin, Mathew, Andrew and partners.

MARSHALL, Gene Searle. 18/07/1927 - 27/05/2020 At Robina Hospital, QLD. Dearly loved husband of Fay. Loved father of Jillian, Marion and Michael. Father-in-law of Bill, Jim and Lia. Loving Pa of seven grandchildren and 12 Private funeral arrange- great grandchildren. ments have been organised in NSW. Dad, For all the times I needed you. For all the loving things you have done. I'll never forget the MADDEN, unconditional love you Judith Anne (Judy). shared. Born July 25, 1940. Thank you for being my Passed away peacefully Dad. at McDonald Wing Maffra - Jillian. on May 26, 2020 in her eightieth year. God looked around His garden, Much loved and loving And found an empty wife of Peter. space, He then looked down In the sixtieth year of their upon the earth, marriage. And found a tired face, He put His arms around Loving mother and you, mother-in-law of Bill and And lifted you to rest, Jacqueline, John and The garden must be Kerry, David a n d beautiful, Elizabeth (Skip), Susan Because he only takes the and Nigel, Anthony and best. Fiona, Andrew and Leisa. Lori and Baye, Bryan and Kerry, Casey, Jonathan Loving and much loved and Naomi, Bree and grandmother of twenty - Darren, Scott and Yanine, Wayne and Luke; Ben, and Craig. Daniel, Dylan and Sarah; Raani, Rhy (dec.), Mac, Sam Beth and Tom; Ned, Jamila, Zayden and Chloe, Jeremiah, Lucy Kynan, Liam, Alec and and Graham; Rebecca, Brooklyn, Aspen and Jessica and Jack; Nevada. Danielle, Amelia, Billy and Charlie. To hear your voice, to see your smile, And also loved great To sit and talk with you a grandmother of seven while, little Australians. To be together in the same old way, Sister and sister-in-law of Would be our only wish Laurel and John Hedger. today, We laugh, we cry, we play Judy's family wish to our part, thank and acknowledge But behind it all lies a the love, dedication and broken heart, care Judy was given by We hide our tears when the staff of McDonald we speak your name, Wing and Maffra District Without you... life's not the Hospital over the past six same. years of her life. Lots of love, They became her second Marion. family. Dad, you lift up our lives by being you, Your strength and guidance we looked up to. MADDEN, Dad, you were more than Judith (Judy, Madge). a father, you were our Loved Mum of Bill and best friend, Jackie. Always willing to listen Special Nana Madge of and help make amends. Wayne and Rhian, and Dad we never seemed to Luke. give you the praises, that Gone but never forgotten. were due, The world's a better place because of a man like you. Lots of love, Michael. MADDEN, Judy. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzi and PICKERING, Nigel. Ernest Lloyd. Beautiful Nanna Madge of "Ernie" Chloe, Jeremiah, Graham Passed away suddenly on and Lucy. Great Nan of May 10, 2020. Jhet and Thomas. Son of Mae and Ernest Thank you for being here, Pickering. we will love you forever. Partner of Cheryl (dec.). Brother to Pam, brotherin-law to Ian. Uncle to Stewart, Leanne, Ashley and Emalee. REDMAN (nee Bedggood), Myree Maxwell. 6/11/1927 - 25/5/2020 Aged 92 years. Loved daughter of the late Berti and Ivy Bedggood of Stratford. Sister of Joan (dec.). Loved wife of Syd (dec.). Dearly loved mother of David and Judy, Wendy and David, Jo-Anne, and Jeff. Treasured Nan and little Nan to all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Rest Peacefully

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In loving memory of THOMAS, Reg. 'Reggie' 2/12/1946 - 26/5/2020 Passed away peacefully at the Sale Hospital. Aged 73. Adored and devoted husband of Lorraine. Dad of Paul and Christine. Father-in-law of Marie and Travis. Much loved Poppy of Krystal, Sarah, Will, Aurora, Teejay, Grant, Mathew, and Charles. Dad, You are loyalty, devotion, courage and persistence personified. See you next time. Love Paul. Dad, You are the best man I have ever known. I love you always and forever. Chrissy. WILSON, Darcy. Lifelong mate and loved brother-in-law to Alan and Jean Davidson. Much loved uncle to Cheryl, Jenny, Gary, Lynne, Russell and their families. Happy memories are ours to keep. Will be sadly missed.

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SALE and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists are reopening with an easy ride around the RAAF base, leaving from the Port of Sale at 10am. Tuesday mountain bike rides and Thursday road rides will continue at 9.30am. New riders are welcome. For more information phone David on 0428 997 520 or George on 0429 949 322.

Maffra golf

May 27, men's stableford: A grade: S Murray 38, B grade: K Curtis 38, C grade: S Bramich 38; DTL: T Graham 37, J Alen 36, T Millar 36, J Bailey 36, H Caruana 35, M McMillan 34, M Nicholls 34, M Corbitt 34cb; NTP: 2nd L Jones, 7th M Cuttler, 11th M McMillan, 12th K Red, 16 J Gray; eagle: 4th A Naylor. May 28, women's stableford: A grade: S Marsden 35, B grade: E Noble 36, C grade: D Lanigan 30; DTL: M Killeen 35, K Boyle 34, M Wrigglesworth 32, J Sellen 30, C McMillan 30cb; NTP: 2nd C Cameron, 7th C Cameron, 12th C Cameron, 16th J Murray. May 30, men's stableford: A grade: A Heafield 39, B grade: L Dowsett 37, C grade: A Connolly 36cb, D grade: A Heatherington 45; DTL: R Thatcher 39, S Murray 38, A Harrigan 37, B Day 36, G Thomson 36, M Owens 35, D Bartlett 35, M Corbitt 35, C Markovic 35, B Hudson 34cb M Gallagher 34cb, G Adams 34cb, M McMillan 34cb, P O'Mara; DTL: 2nd G Reynolds, 7th D Bransdon, 11th R Chilver, 12th M Allman, 16th G Brayshaw.

WILSON, Darren (Darcy). Died May 24, 2020. 80 years old. Brother to Robin Wilson (dec.). Brother-in-law to Lynette Wilson (dec.). Uncle to Deborah and Lisa. We will miss you Uncle Funerals Darren. You were a great uncle to us. Love Deborah and Lisa. THOMAS A private service for family and friends of Mr Reginald Edward 'Reg' Thomas will be held.

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WILSON, Darren (Darcy). Sale Football Past Players and Officials Association mourn the passing of former player Darcy of the 1950's and 60's. Deepest sympathies to the Wilson family. Rest in Peace Darcy

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VENING A private funeral service for Mr Robert David John Vening of Yarram WAS HELD on Monday, May 25, 2020.

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Maffra’s SMCA premiership team, (back row, from left) Craig Pendrick, Heath Shingles, Winston Gieschen, Andrew Gieschen, Glenn Semmens, Steve Olston, Nathan Magnuson, (front) Brett Millington, Tim Bourke, Brett Lanigan, Adrian Burgiel and Ben Durrant.

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THE Sale-Maffra Cricket Association has produced a number of thrilling first grade grand finals over the years. One that stands out is the 2008-9 premiership decider, with Maffra and Collegians tying. The premiership went to Maffra by virtue of finishing the home-andaway season on top of the ladder. The grand final was played at Bundalaguah, with Maffra looking to make up for its loss to Collegians 12 months earlier. Collegians won the toss and batted first, but Steve Olston claimed the wickets of Matt Foster (16) and Ben Hurley to have College 2-23. Collegians was 4-43 after Olston also dismissed Jack Moore (12) and Mark Trethowan (13). Captain Stuart Anderson was joined by Nathan King for a 36-run stand, which ended when King was caught by Tim Bourke off Ben Durrant’s bowling for 16. Bourke and Durrant again combined to dismiss Geoff Wells, leaving Collegians 6-87. Anderson remained the stumbling block if Maffra was to have a small target to chase. Anderson and Chris Malone put on 28 for the seventh wicket, before Malone became Durrant’s third victim for 13. Anderson became the third player to be caught by Bourke off Durrant’s bowling, dismissed for an innings high 46. Sam Morelli scored a valuable unbeaten 33, while Mark Nicholls scored 13, and was Durrant’s fifth wicket. Durrant finished with 5-60 from 28 overs, Olston 4-44 from 17, with Nathan Magnuson claiming the final Collegians wicket, trapping Luke Hunderson in front of his stumps. Like Collegians, Maffra found it hard to create decent partnerships. After losing Heath Shingles, Andrew Gieschen was solid at the

top of the Maffra order until he became King’s second victim for 31. When captain Brett Lanigan was run out for seven, Maffra was 3-59. Then came the partnership which almost took the match away from Collegians. Adrian Burgiel and Glenn Semmens combined for a 79-run partnership. Burgiel’s stay at the crease ended on 71, when Anderson disrupted his timber. After Anderson also bowled Winston Gieschen, who didn’t get off the mark, Maffra was 5-138. The other key wicket of Semmens was taken by Henderson for 22, but at 7-147, Maffra was still in prime position. With 15 runs required to win, Henderson bowled Bourke for 10 to keep Collegians’ hopes alive. Brett Millington and Durrant took the score to 175, when the latter was bowled by Nicholls for 10. Without an addition to the score, Millington was caught behind by Moore off Anderson’s bowling for eight. The tension around the ground was palpable — Maffra needing two runs to win, Collegians one wicket. But Maffra had the benefit of knowing a tie would be enough to secure the trophy, and Magnuson scored the what turned out to be the crucial single. The match ended when Magnuson was caught off Nicholls’ bowling. After double checking the scorebooks, the captains and umpires signed off on a tie. Amazingly, Maffra lifted the premiership cup with winning a final, as its semi-final against Rosedale-Kilmany was a rain-affected draw. The 2009 grand final was only the second in SMCA history not to have a winner, after the 1978-89 decider was drawn, with the premiership awarded to top side Longford. The third instance happened this year, with Sale winning the title after the grand final was abandoned because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Maffra batsman Adrian Burgiel hits a lofted drive through the offside for four during his innings of 71.

Collegians players Luke Henderson and Geoff Wells celebrate the fall of a Maffra wicket. Photos: Kevin Hogan

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Stratford won one of its four EGFNL A grade premierships in 2014.

Swans hold court in East Gippy David Braithwaite A MOVE to the East Gippsland FootballNetball League from North Gippsland proved to be beneficial for Stratford. No longer playing against clubs from bigger centres such as Sale and the Latrobe Valley, the Swans found their place since joining the EGFNL for the 2012 season. This is especially the case on the netball court, with the Swans winning 13 premierships, including four in A grade. Boisdale-Briagolong followed the Swans east in 2015, and have also seen improvement in result, but have yet to secure silverware. In 2010, Paynesville won its first netball premiership, also winning B grade and C grade reserve titles. Bairnsdale won the C grade premiership in its final year in the EGFNL before leaving for the Gippsland League. The Redlegs won four A grade premierships in 11 season in the EGFNL. Lakes Entrance’s Rhomi Webb won the first of her back-to-back A grade best-and-fairest awards in 2010. Wy Yung ended the decade with the most premierships, 13, the first two of those coming in 2011. The Tigers won their first A grade flag since 2004. Bairnsdale’s absence left the league with six clubs in 2011, but returned to seven with the addition of Stratford.

The Swans ended their first EGFNL campaign on grand final day, with their D grade side going down to Wy Yung. Lakes Entrance claimed its first A grade premiership since 2006, defeating Wy Yung 36-33 in the grand final.Along with Wy Yung and Stratford, Lakes Entrance is the only other club to win more than 10 premierships during the 2010s, with 11. Wy Yung’s Ashleigh Wheeler received the best-and-fairest. Stratford’s fortunes improved in 2012, winning the A and C grade premierships, and reaching the D grade grand final. Losing just one match, the Swans were the stand out team in A grade, finishing 14 points ahead of Lucknow on the ladder.The Swans defeated Lucknow 43-40 in the grand final. The A grade best-and-fairest was shared by Bronwyn Evans (Lindenow) and Lucy Quin (Orbost-Snowy Rovers). If 2013 was a great year for Stratford, 2014 was outstanding. The Swans reached all five grand finals, losing only C grade reserve to Wy Yung. The Swans claimed all five minor premierships. During the home-andaway season, the club only lost six matches across the grades and drew once. That draw came in A grade against Lindenow, as the Swans won their other 15 matches.

Stratford entered the finals 20 points ahead of the Cats on the ladder, and defeated them twice during the finals, including a 47-41 grand final victory. Capping off a big season for the Swans, Simone Turner claimed the best-andfairest award. Stratford continued its run of success into 2015, winning a third straight A grade premiership and Melissa Dean the best-and-fairest. The Swans went through the homeand-away season undefeated, 12 points ahead of Wy Yung. Their only blemish was a draw at Orbost. Wy Yung had the better of Stratford in the second semi-final, but the Swans rebounded with a big victory over Lucknow in the preliminary final before defeating the Tigers 47-46 in the grand final. Stratford was undefeated on its way to winning the B grade premiership, also defeating Wy Yung in the grand final. The EGFNL saw some changes in 2015, with Boisdale-Briagolong becoming its eighth club. Five grades became six, with under 17 and 15 age groups added and the five senior grades consolidated to four. In its first season, Boisdale-Briagolong finished seventh in A grade with four wins, while its D grade side reached the preliminary final. It may not have lined up with Chinese astrology, but 2016 was the “Year of the

Tiger” as Wy Yung won all six grand finals. Playing for a double hat-trick for A grade titles, Stratford was unable to prevent a clean sweep, losing to the Tigers in the top grade 48-36, as well as in D grade and under 17s. Wy Yung went through the season undefeated in A grade. In fact, in 108 home-and-away matches across the six grades, the Tigers lost only twice and drew twice. Ashleigh Wheeler won her second best-and-fairest award. Stratford finished the home-and-away season in second place on the A grade ladder, with 11 wins and two draws. Boisdale-Briagolong finished sixth with seven wins and a draw with Stratford. Orbost-Snowy Rovers came from third place on the ladder to claim the A grade premiership in 2017, the Blues’ first at that level since the club’s formation. Snowy Rovers won the A grade title in 1999. Lindenow won the minor premiership, with Wy Yung four points back and Orbost-Snowy Rovers a further eight adrift. In the grade final, the Blues defeated Lindenow 42-38. Stratford finished sixth, two points outside the finals. A draw with OrbostSnowy Rovers proved costly, as the Swans had a better percentage than Lucknow and Lakes Entrance, who were ahead of them on the ladder.

The Swans claimed the D grade and under 15 premierships. Boisdale-Briagolong finished seventh in A grade with three wins. The A grade best-and-fairest went to Lucknow’s Emma Smith. Wy Yung turned to the top of the tree in 2018. The Tigers went through the season undefeated, finishing with a 48-33 grand final victory over Lindenow. Kate Websdale won her second bestand-fairest award, sharing the honour with Lucy Quin, the second time she had tied for the award. Stratford finished sixth with seven wins and Boisdale-Briagolong seventh with four. The Swans won the C grade grand final, but lost in D grade and under 15s. Stratford ended the decade on a high note, claiming a fourth A grade premiership, the most of any club for the decade. Orbost-Snowy Rovers won the A grade minor premiership, ahead of Stratford and Lakes Entrance only on percentage. Stratford lost to the Blues in the second semi-final, but defeated them in the match that counted most, 47-42. The Swans also won the C grade premiership and reached the D grade decider. Boisdale-Briagolong finished seventh with four wins. Lakes Entrance’s Brodie Watts was adjudged the A grade best-and-fairest.

EGFNL netball honour board 2010-2019 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

A grade Paynesville Wy Yung Lakes Entrance Stratford Stratford Stratford Wy Yung Orbost-Snowy R Wy Yung Stratford

B grade Paynesville Lakes Entrance Lucknow Lakes Entrance Stratford Stratford Wy Yung Wy Yung Lakes Entrance Lakes Entrance

C grade Bairnsdale Orbost-Snowy R Lakes Entrance Stratford Stratford Lakes Entrance Wy Yung Wy Yung Stratford Stratford

C reserve Paynesville Lucknow Lindenow Orbost Snowy R Wy Yung

D grade Orbost-Snowy R Wy Yung Wy Yung Wy Yung Stratford Lakes Entrance Wy Yung Stratford Lakes Entrance Wy Yung

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A grade best-and-fairest Rhomi Webb (Lakes Entrance) Rhomi Webb (Lakes Entrance) Ashleigh Wheeler (Wy Yung) Bronwyn Evans (Lindenow) and Lucy Quin (OSR) Simone Turner (Stratford) Lakes Entrance Melissa Dean (Stratford) Wy Yung Ashleigh Wheeler (Wy Yung) Stratford Emma Smith (Lucknow) Lakes Entrance Kate Websdale (Wy Yung) and Lucy Quin (OSR) Wy Yung Brodie Watts (Lakes Entrance) Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 – Page 33

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In the long run

Gippsland Grammar Year 12 student is Lemoni Japhary running as part of her school's cross country. The students were asked to run the distance during their Learn@Home rather than the normal cross country competition, which was cancelled because of the risk of coronavirus. The Year 12 student enjoyed the exercise with her dog, logging her time for her house, Cranswick Dargo. Photo: Contributed

Players await season decision Liam Durkin PATIENCE is wearing thin for many local sporting players on the overall workability of various codes as the coronavirus pandemic stretches out. With a number of minor football leagues across Victoria already cancelling their seasons, there is a call for Gippsland competitions to follow suit. In east Gippsland, the OmeoBenambra Football-Netball Club has pulled the pin on playing at all this season, in a move which at least gives club members and players some clarity. Given how steadfast the state government has been on regulations during the pandemic, and how slowly restrictions have been lifted, it is appearing less and less likely there will be enough time to facilitate a proper season. The sticking point for any local sporting league or organisation is whether the state government will allow up to 500 people to gather outside. As clubs are still being forced to pay utility and maintenance bills while there is no income from membership, sponsorship or canteen sales, the majority of signs are pointing to a cancellation of seasons in order to give clubs breathing space and plan for 2021. For winter sports at least, players have been able to reconnect to the game in recent days as some codes return to training.

Football

GROUPS of 10 were permitted to train in the first easing of restrictions, that number increased to 20 yesterday. At football ovals across Gippsland, grounds were split in half to ensure group separation. Players were required to arrive dressed ready to train, and bring their own drink bottle. With junior teams also training on the same night as some senior teams, trainings were scheduled with a half-hour changeover period between the junior and senior groups. Players need to sanitise their hands before and after training, while all footballs used also needed to be disinfected. Each club is also required to have a designated COVID-19 safety officer, who must record the names of all players who attend training. Naturally, there are limitations on the type of drills which can be performed given the numbers. Coaches and leaders also face the

The football goalposts at Sale Oval were put back in recently, as players returned to training. Photo: Liam Durkin dilemma of trying to keep players engaged, as they probably know there won’t be a lot of intensity coming out of simple lane work drills. If a football season is to go ahead and runs into October, provisions are in place to give football priority use of ovals used for football and cricket.

Netball

SINCE yesterday, groups of 20 players are allowed to gather for training, up from the previous limit of 10. The sport’s governing body, Netball Victoria, made its intentions clear for a return to competition play in 2020 via a recently statement. Netball Victoria said it was advocating to the state government for the resumption of competitive netball in mid-July. “All activity and training must continue to be non-contact and no competitions or match play may take place,” part of the statement read. “Netball Victoria will continue to support associations, leagues and clubs through this unprecedented time to ensure they adhere to the Return to Community Netball guidelines. “We expect to see a strong return to community netball and look forward to continuing to work with our passionate netball community to achieve this.” With most Gippsland netball clubs also aligned with football, it is highly unlikely one sport will get the go-ahead as opposed to the other. Given social distancing, netballers are currently unable to practice defensive

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skills. Under netball rules, players intercepting the ball must be no closer than 90 cenitmetres to their nearest opponent, a fair distance from the 1.5 metre ruling currently in place. With this in mind, coaches may look to undertake drills relating to things such as zone defense, as well as general ball movement from centre court.

Soccer

OF all sports, soccer may be the most responsible in terms of facilitating a slow but steady return to play. Football Victoria and the Latrobe Valley Soccer League met last night to discuss a number of background issues, as 20 people per half pitch were permitted to train under social distancing rules from yesterday. “Football Victoria is obliged to comply with federal,Victorian, local government and Football Federation Australia mandated advice/requirements in relation to football activity,” a Football Victoria statement read. “Participation must be deemed safe by government authorities. This includes any relaxing of social distancing restrictions for outdoor gatherings. “All participants, including clubs, referees, officials and players must adhere to federal, Victorian and local government advice/requirements, Football Victoria return to play/train conditions and any FFA direction at all Football Victoria/club sanctioned football activities.

“Failure to do so may result in sanctions and voiding of participant insurance.” Sale United played one official match this season before the competition was suspended.

in the pipeline as well as the return of the landmark Easter tournament, which was cancelled this year because of the pandemic.

Hockey

THE arrangement with football in regards to ground use might not affect things too much for cricket, given the start of the season is often rain-affected, although the quality of wickets may be compromised as curators usually need a least three weeks to prepare tracks. In the Sale-Maffra association, there may be scope for clubs which don’t use grounds for senior football to play a number of home games in a row early in the season to give other grounds a chance to freshen up. Maffra, Boisdale-Briagolong, Bundalaguah and Collegians could be called on to help everyone out. Playing stocks at cricket clubs may also be hampered, as it is unlikely international travel bans will be lifted until November. Clubs may then decide whether it is worth bringing international players across for half a season. It is a high possibility the drinks break will see huge changes this season if players are required to take their own water bottle. Given the cricket season is still months away, it is hard to ascertain exactly what changes will be implemented, although it is certain there will be a different look to some development programs after Cricket Victoria made a number of cost cutting moves. The issue on whether or not saliva will be allowed to be applied to the ball has caused a good level of discussion. Renowned cricketing company Kookaburra has recently developed a special wax to act as a substitute for saliva, although it has been dismissed as a bit of a gimmick. Other more practical suggestions to try and eliminate a potential dominance of bat include making the second new ball available after 50 overs instead of 80. Given the high cost of four-piece balls, it is unlikely clubs, who generally spend upwards of $4000 a season on balls alone, will be in favour of forking out money to pay for more balls. Perhaps the best suggestion is also the simplest, and that is to just leave more grass on wickets. To some players the saliva debate could be a non issue, as a lot of bowlers only dry-shine the ball in order to entrap as much heat as possible to get the ball to reverse swing.

HOCKEY Victoria has released two and three-month season scenarios for competitions to potentially go ahead this year. The governing body’s preference is for a three-month season, but still considers two months a viable competition. Under both of these options, seasons would conclude no later than October 31, with Hockey Victoria hopeful the 2020 season can get underway in the weeks after the July school holidays. In the meantime, Hockey Victoria has turned its focus to rule changes to fit the modified competition structure to ensure safety of all participants. The East Gippsland Hockey Association is continuing to look at a range of scenarios for if and when restrictions allow for a season to be conducted. Participants from all clubs were invited to complete a survey to help inform part of the decision making. Hockey may be the sport most inconvenienced by coronavirus, given that every stick used may need to be properly cleaned before and after use.

Tennis

LIMITED forms of tennis have been permitted since May 13. Tennis Victoria released a Return to Tennis Toolkit on May 22, designed to support those involved in delivering or playing tennis. Like all sporting clubs, tennis is adhering to rules governing the closing of clubhouses, as well as recording everyone who enters a tennis venue. Off-court gatherings are prohibited, and clubs have been advised to leave gates ajar during opening hours if possible. The groups of 10 rule is only applicable to those playing outdoor tennis. With a number of local clubs looking toward the summer season, all will be eager to once again enjoy an evening hit once daylight saving returns, particularly over the Australian Open period. Sale Tennis Club recently held its annual meeting via Zoom, while the courts at Stratford Tennis Club are being updated. Maffra Lawn Tennis Club also has a busy time ahead, with major renovations

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Restrictions on sport and exercise eased

RESTRICTIONS on sport and exercise were eased further from yesterday. Up to 20 people can now participate in outdoor group sport and exercise activities, provided they can keep their distance (at least 1.5 metres apart) and they are not competitive. Up to 20 people can use public playgrounds, outdoor gyms and skateparks. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools can be opened to a maximum of 20 patrons per separate enclosed space and a limit of three people per lane in each pool. The four square metre rule applies, calculated on the publicly accessible area excluding the pool. Toilets at swimming pools and other sports facilities are opened. Showers and changerooms remain closed, as poor ventilation and the shared nature of these facilities increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Gyms, including indoor personal training facilities remain closed for now, but boot camps can operate provided there are no more than 20 people training together outdoors. All activity and training must be noncontact and participants should maintain physical distancing of 1.5m.

Boot camps should practice good hand hygiene, frequent environmental cleaning and disinfection and participants should use their own equipment where possible. People can drive to a location to exercise but if they can walk or exercise near their home, they should. People can participate in training for all sports, but it must be outside and non-contact. People can train with only 20 people participating at any one time, in addition to those people running the training, such as a coach or manager. This means contact sports cannot occur, including the football codes, netball and basketball, unless modifications are made to ensure physical distancing. Martial arts including judo, karate and taekwondo must be modified so participants maintain physical distancing. Participants must remain at least 1.5m apart. Activity should be training only, no competition, and with a maximum group of 20 outdoors, plus the people required to run the activity. More easing of restrictions is planned for June 22, in line the Chief Health Officer’s up-to-date advice.

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OFFICE HOURS William Rose and Omega Dodge won finals at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday. Locked In noted his first win since January for Kilmany trainer Yvonne Andrews in race seven, the 520m grade five. Locked In had a good start out of box one, never headed, winning in 29.72s, ahead of Lockwood Lad, trained by Chris Johannsen at Devon Meadows, and Nothin’ To Lose for Georga Gray at Stratford. Madalia Ken won race eight, the 520m grade four and five, for Rosedale trainer John Connor. Coming back-toback second placings following a win at Sale at the start of May, Madalia Ken out-sprinted favourite Shima Breeze, for Lara trainer Robert Camilleri, in the straight to win in 29.55s. Sale trainer Kym Russell had victory in race nine, the 440m grade six and seven, with Airly Cleaner in 24.99s. It was the dog’s second win from five starts.

Kennelmate Airly Pablo, prepared by Lesley Russel, finished third, while Fenway Lights came second for Kate Gorman. The meeting ended with Macalister Tiger winning the 440m grade five for Briagolong trainer Cheryl Morris in 25.23s. Bomber’s Wonder, trained by Geoffrey Green at Woodside, finished second. Race five, the 650m event restricted to dogs with one to four wins, was taken out by Rioli in 37.77s for Nilma North trainer Nathan Rooney. In second place was Darnum Dasher, prepared at Darnum by Peter Handley. In race 11, the 440m grade four and five, Slingshot Titan, trained by Deborah Coleman at Lara held off a late challenge from Goldruch Rose, trained by Jeffrey Chignell, to stop the clock at 24.92s. John Connor’s Madalia Champ finished third.

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Greyhound racing continues at Sale on Friday.

Sandown winner

DEMOLITION, trained at Nambrok by Lyn Smith, won the opening race on Sandown Cup night on Thursday. After qualifying with a third placing in the heats four days earlier, the son of Kinloch Brae and Segovia won the final of the series for dogs with three to six wins. Drawing box one for the 515 metre final, Demolition used the inside line to his advantage, opening up a good lead. Mullion Mayor, trained by James Ennis at Lara, got up to the leader’s shoulder, but Demolition held firm to win by half a length in 29.67 seconds. In 10 starts since March, Demolition now has 10 wins and earned $14,880 in prize money.

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LOCALLY-TRAINED dogs won the two finals at Sunday’s Sale greyhounds meeting. William Rose, trained by SharonLee Chignell at Rosedale, won the final of the GRV Vic Bred Series for dogs with one to four victories. William Rose and Stack, for Johnsonville trainer Todd Chatwin, battled for the lead, with the winner breaking clear in the home straight to win the 440 metre race in 25.07 seconds. William Rose has three win from his previous four starts. Stack grabbed second place just ahead of Judge Hook, trained by Robert Neocleous at Hazelwood North, while Chignell’s Leo Rose finished fourth. Omega Dodge, trained by Heather Harper at Seaspray, won the 440m maiden final. Starting from box one, Omega Dodge opened up a good lead by the bend to win in 24.96s, 4.8s clear of Dr Rozzie, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman. Another McMahon runner, Claydon, finished third despite a poor start. Omega Cimarron finished fourth for Barry Harper at Seaspray. McMahon finished the meet with two winners, beginning in the race one 440m maiden. Sweet Demi won in 24.92s ahead of fellow reserve, Sizzle Fly, trained at Tooradin by Dominic Crisafi. Kindra won race 10, the 520m grade six and seven, for McMahon. Louranda, prepared at Maffra by Darren Watts, led into the straight, but Kindra had the speed to win in 29.9s — a second victory in 33 starts. Ranger Rose finished third for Rosedale trainer Jeffrey Chignell. Woodside trainer Jennifer Gill recorded the quinella in race two, the 520m maiden. Carrie won in 29.68s from Bromley, after the pair raced to the front out of the gates. Race six, the 440m event restricted to dogs with three to six wins,was won by $13.80 chance Wake The Dragon, trained at Sale by Christopher Tilley. Stirling Lights, trained by Kate Gorman at Tanjil South, led into the straight, but Wake The Dragon finished with a stronger burst of speed to win in 25.08s. Sharon-Lee Chignell’s Shantelle Rose finished third.

RACEHORSE owners and club members could return to Victorian tracks as early as next month. Racing Victoria chief executive Giles Thompson said a working party was exploring the possibility, with the state government considering an easing of COVID-19 restrictions which could allow some owners and members to watch the races at the track. Victorian races have been held without crowds since mid-March. Thompson said the possible further easing of restrictions on June 22 would provide clarity for the immediate future of the sport, with crowds back in July. “July is a possibility, there’s no doubt about that,” he told Radio Sport National. “The key, core part of that whole process is we’ve got to where we are today because of the strict protocols we have around racing operation on the track. Anything we do from a crowd perspective has to protect that.” Racing New South Wales has already announced its intention to bring back crowds from July 1. Thompson said RV would make a decision on the make-up of the spring program by the first week of June, with RV continuing to assess the possibilities of a new-look spring that would feature the Caulfield Cup and Caulfield Guineas meetings being run in the final two weeks of November to avoid clashing with the rescheduled AFL finals. mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii mes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • The he Gip ipps pslla land d Times imes • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Tii mes • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • The Gip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • Th and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Time mess • Th me The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Tii mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th

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