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Family of six homeless A PEARSONDALE family has been left homeless after Friday’s ferocious wind storm ripped apart much of their house.

Mum Rachel Zammit and her eldest daughter, 19-year-old Mia, were sitting in the kitchen about 11.30am discussing how they were worried about whether the fence would survive the storm, when the adjoining living room was suddenly ripped apart.

“There was no warning,” Rachel said.

“The whole thing went ‘whoosh’.

“The howling ... it happened so quickly — that’s the traumatic part.”

Glass shattered, prints were ripped from walls and the living room was reduced to rubble in seconds.

Miraculously, they escaped without a scratch.

Rachel lives in the house with her children Mia, Nadia, aged 14, Adele, 10, Lidia, 8, and Esta, 7, and they have found temporary accommodation paid for by the girls’ schools, Catholic College Sale and St Mary’s, along with food vouchers.

But it is not a long term solution.

“Some people say they can put us up — but there’s so many of us,” Rachel said.

Speaking yesterday, which was also

Rachel’s birthday, she said they were all in shock.

“We’re devastated that we lost our house — I’m gutted.”

Rachel said since she bought the house 21 months ago and had been slowly renovating bits and pieces.

“Now all that hard work is gone. I want my home back. I want my bedroom back.

We’re all distressed.”

But she said people had been supportive.

“I’ve been overwhelmed with people helping — it’s just beautiful.

“It breaks me down in tears,” she said.

Soon after the house was ripped apart by the wind, neighbours and people Rachel didn’t even know were on site retrieving clothes and precious items like photos, as winds howled around them and rain threatened.

Thankfully, the home was insured, but with all insurance companies overwhelmed with phone calls, Rachel has been having difficulties getting information about where she goes from here.

“I don’t feel like I’m a priority,” she said.

— Julianne Langshaw

Correction on school COVID information

Mia Zammit and her mother Rachel Zammit were in the kitchen of their Pearsondale home when the adjoining living room was ripped away during Friday’s frightening wind storm.

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Friday's Gippsland Times had an article which stated Sale's Araluen Primary School Grade 3 cohort had been exposed to a positive COVID case.

This was incorrect.

The school involved was St Thomas' Primary School, Sale, which has since been deep cleaned. For the remaining year levels, it is business as usual at St Thomas', as students and teachers in the Grade 3 cohort isolate.

The Gippsland Times regrets any confusion or distress this may have caused.

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Michael and Katie Howard’s car did not fare well on Raymond St, copping the brunt of an old tree snapping in the wind. As of Saturday afternoon, the couple had not been able to fully inspect the damage. Mr Howard attempted to remove some of the branches, but said the remaining branch was too big and dangerous to cut himself, and that he would have to wait until council arborists arrived.

Photo: Josh Farrell An AusNet crew works on repairing lines in Macalister St, Sale, on Saturday.

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Eucalypts at Sale College’s Guthridge St This utility, parked out the front of Sale hospital, was campus were felled by strong winds.

Photo: Julianne Langshaw Photo: Renae Hawkins hit by a fallen tree.

This Cobains Rd storage unit had its roof blown After a big clean-up effort following June’s storms, Sale Golf Course had another 20 to 30 tree away.

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Wind storm tears through Wellington

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Wind storm clean-up continues Sarah Luke

THE region is still mopping up after a destructive wind storm wreaked havoc on Friday.

In a three-year period including record drought, the Black Summer bushfires and choking smoke, a pandemic, floods and an earthquake, Gippsland ticked off its next natural disaster on the bingo card — cyclonic winds.

Gale-force wind gusting to the equivalent to a category one cyclone ripped through the shire for hours on end, with gusts of up to 109 kilometres per hour recorded at east Sale.

A severe weather warning was issued as the winds began about 7am on Friday, which then howled consistently until 7pm, when they dipped below 40kmh for the first time in 12 hours.

After a wet winter and spring, large trees were easily uprooted, causing damage to powerlines and a widespread power outage affecting more than 200,000 customers on AusNet’s network.

Persistent wind meant it was unsafe for AusNet’s field crew to attend some locations or climb into cherry pickers, and some areas could not be accessed, causing additional delays to power restoration.

As of yesterday morning, power was still out across 1800 households and businesses in Wellington Shire, some three days after the initial front blew through.

Authorities warned motorists to stay off roads, and bunker down inside if possible, while local SES crews were kept busy by trees blocking roads and falling on cars and houses.

Roads in Seaspray, Won Wron, Billy Creek, Wonyip, Carrajung, Devon North and Tarra Valley remained closed yesterday morning.

Other roads that closed temporarily, such as the South Gippsland Highway and Sale-Maffra Rd, had been cleared.

While there were disruptions to V/Line services across the state, the Traralgon and Bairnsdale lines were suspended entirely.

Some telecommunication services were also disrupted for a few days, with the shire’s coastal areas some of the worst hit.

Damage locally extended to houses, garage doors, fences and trees, as well as tiles blown off roofs — including slate tiles on the historic Sion convent building.

A house was destroyed in Pearsondale on the outskirts of Sale, as the living room blew apart while two residents were home (full story, page 1).

With COVID-19 restrictions easing on Friday allowing metropolitan-regional travel, it was hardly the long weekend most local businesses had been looking forward to.

Most businesses had to shut or operate at limited capacity during the power outage, with some supermarkets closing or offering non-perishable goods, keeping the lights on with the help of generators.

Power to some of Sale’s central business district was not restored until late Saturday, while Gippsland Art Gallery was forced to shut its doors to hundreds of Archibald Prize goers on Friday.

Police were forced to stand out in the wind for hours on traffic control, directing motorists after

traffic lights in Sale blacked out.

Along the coast, those welcoming back metropolitan visitors would have been disappointed, with some areas of Loch Sport, Seaspray, The Honeysuckles and Golden Beach still offline on Sunday evening.

Dairy farmers without a power backup supply were left stressed after not being able to milk their cows.

Bundalaguah farmer Kim Holt said power outages could be very tough on the cows, so she was grateful to see power restored at 3pm on Sunday.

“We actually were a bit lucky as our neighbours across the road have a generator for their milking shed,” she said.

“Other neighbours and us took our cows there to be milked Saturday, but unfortunately the generator broke down so none of us could milk Sunday.

“Trying times, but great neighbours, luckily.”

She said AusNet had been working hard for long hours to get everyone back up and running, and thought it would be a tough call to prioritise where to restore power first.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien added while most people could cope without power for a day or two after freak storms, when it got to three and four days, it “stretches the friendship and can have disastrous consequences for people like dairy farmers”.

“We need much better resilience in our systems, including power and telecommunications,” he said.

“After the storms in June left many people without power for as long as two weeks, I called on the state government to conduct a review to ensure this didn’t happen again.

“The government ignored that call, and here we are again.”

The winds also forced closures at COVID-19 testing sites in Sale and Yarram, but it is understood both sites have now reopened.

The Gippsland Regional Sports Complex drivethrough COVID-19 testing site will be closed today for the public holiday, but will reopen from 9am until 3pm tomorrow to Friday.

Volunteers at local Lions Clubs and Yarram Neighbourhood House have been kept busy serving hot meals to those without power for consecutive days.

With no running water in some of the shire, residents were able to access hot showers at Sale’s Aqua Energy and Yarram Recreation Reserve, and charge devices at Yarram Library and the Port of Sale.

Wellington Shire Council moved forward its free green waste disposal initiative at all waste facilities (except for Dargo) by a day to open on Sunday and meet demand.

The council said it is making its way around the municipality to clear fallen trees, but those who wanted to report a fallen tree or damage to council roads or property should submit a customer action request form at wellington.vic.gov.au/contact-us People can report trees causing an emergency to the SES on 132 500.

If there is damage at a home or private electrical line, phone a registered electrician.

AusNet urges people to stay clear of fallen power lines, and always assume wires are live.

To report faults to AusNet, phone 13 17 99. Life support customers should phone 1800 818 832.

The AusNet outage tracker is available at www. outagetracker.com.au

A tree on powerlines in Patten St, Sale.

The Wellington Relief Line will remain open this week for those who need support because of the loss of power or other emergency circumstances. Phone 1300 137 218.

Wildlife Victoria reported 957 calls from people requesting help for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife on Friday — the most ever received in one day of the rescue response organisation’s 30 year history.

The most reported species were Tawny Frogmouths, Ringtail possums, Magpies, other birds and Grey-Headed Flying Foxes.

Wildlife emergencies can be reported online at www.wildlifevictoria.org.au or by phoning 8400 7300.

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Hundreds of people booked in to see the Archibald Prize in Sale on Friday would have been disappointed, after the Port of Sale building had to close its doors in the wake of the power outage.

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Gld South will expand, taking in Toongabbie, Cowwarr and more GIPPSLAND South MLA, Danny O’Brien has welcomed the addition of new communities to the electorate of Gippsland South following a redistribution of electoral boundaries in Victoria.

Gippsland South, which is already 7500 square kilometres, will grow by another 700 square kilometres, taking in Yinnar, Boolarra, Yinnar South, Jeeralang and Budgeree in the south of Latrobe City and Toongabbie and Cowwarr and the surrounding areas to the north-east.

A redistribution is held every two elections to ensure that each of Victoria’s 88 lower house seats have roughly the same number of voters.

The new communities in the Gippsland South electorate were all previously part of the Morwell electorate, based on Latrobe City Council.

Mr O’Brien, who was born and raised in Traralgon and later moved to Sale, said he was familiar with the Latrobe Valley and these communities.

“I look forward to visiting all of these towns in the coming months and working with the community and the state government to deliver a better deal for all of those areas,” he said.

He said he would be visiting the communities in coming months to listen to local people and learn what their priorities are.

“I am already aware that many in the Yinnar and Boolarra areas are concerned about the proposed Delburn Wind Farm which crosses into some of my existing electorate, and I know that many of the issues affecting these communities are the same as those that affect the rest of Gippsland South,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said he intended to contest the next election.

Tim Bull’s Gippsland East electorate remains unchanged.

At 1.61 per cent below quota as of November 30, 2020, the Gippsland East district had been stable since the previous redivision and was expected to remain so in the medium to long term.

Given stability in elector numbers and minimal levels of support for change, the Electoral Boundaries Commission considered there was no compelling reason to alter the current boundaries of Gippsland East.

CFMEU Manufacturing says governments must take responsibility for the decisions they make that result in workers and communities having their livelihoods stripped from them. File photo of Heyfield

CFMEU Manufacturing:

Timber ‘debacle’ needs urgent overhaul THE timber workers union, CFMEU Manufacturing, has escalated its campaign against the Victorian government’s plan to shut down the state’s native forest industry.

CFMEU Manufacturing national secretary Michael O’Connor said the Victorian plan needed to be scrapped, and workers and communities properly consulted on a new, agreed approach, warning there would be implications for federal Labor if proposed help for affected workers and communities was not significantly increased.

The union said the Victorian government’s “heartless, bureaucratic, and non-consultative decision-making process” which preceded the Victorian Forestry Plan had resulted in terrible outcomes for workers.

It says these included a big risk to jobs that the plan “supposedly” secured, like the 1000 jobs at Opal Australian Paper and “an insulting, paltry compensation package for the proposed loss of a whole industry — a situation which has alienated entire workforces and communities”.

Mr O’Connor said workers reliant on the resources and manufacturing sectors were already suspicious about the credibility of governments when they said they would transition communities and restructure industries in a way which looked after them.

“If the Victorian Government’s Forestry Plan is the example, it only demonstrates that, despite the rhetoric, Labor is neither on the side of bluecollar workers, nor is it capable of providing a just transition to communities,” he said.

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The union believes governments must take responsibility for the decisions they make that result in workers and communities having their livelihoods stripped from them.

The union says far from providing a just transition, Labor in Victoria had “gone backwards”, offering “a far inferior” Workers’ Assistance package than what was delivered almost 20 years ago by the Bracks-Brumby Government in its Our Forests, Our Future industry restructure.

In addition, just transition obligations in international agreements (like the Paris Climate Change Agreement) stress that the development of strong social consensus is fundamental and highlight the importance of actively promoting and engaging in social dialogue to forge consensus on all stages — from policy design to implementation.

In contrast to these internationally recognised best practice guidelines on just transition, CFMEU Manufacturing maintains there has been no cogent justification provided for the Victorian government’s shock decision to shut down the hardwood timber industry, despite multiple requests from the union and community for evidence by way of resource data or other factors that may back the government’s policy approach.

“If the Victorian government doesn’t act to change this debacle of an approach to public policy, and if federal Labor members don’t start calling it out, workers around the country will justifiably question whether Labor is actually on their side,” Mr O’Connor said.

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‘Potential for 5000 jobs’:

Bill is introduced as state moves towards a new four-bin system

Hydrogen car, bus, truck manufacturing in Gld?

GIPPSLAND could become Australia’s leader in the development of hydrogen-based industries as the region rapidly transitions from brown coal power generation to renewables.

An agreement signed between Gippsland Circular Economy Precinct Pty Ltd, (GCEP) and H2X Global Ltd, has set in motion an ambitious plan to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysers, hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles and a range of hydrogen power units, including generators and emergency power supplies.

GCEP is a consortium of Gippsland-based businesses.

Its executive director, Brett Singh, said while he was unable to release details of the manufacturing sites and what they might look like just yet, they would be located in Gippsland, utilising technologies not currently available in Australia.

He said the project had the potential to create 5000 jobs in the region.

Mr Singh said Gippsland’s high level of engineering, power generation and manufacturing expertise was a major factor in the decision to establish the centre of excellence and renewables precinct in the area.

GCEP chief executive Scott McArdle and executive director King Arthur said strong corporate players were being attracted to Gippsland to renewable opportunities.

They said the community support had also been strong, and need for jobs and industry transition was “extremely important”, adding signing the agreement with H2X Global – an international leader in the development and manufacture of fuels cells and hydrogen powered vehicles and machinery – would help to fast-track the plans for the Gippsland precinct and the overall economy of the region.

The H2X product range includes utilities, vans, trucks and buses. H2X has developed its own highly efficient hydrogen fuel cell technology and hydrogen power trains to install into its vehicles and machinery.

The company recently engaged in a strategic partnership with listed hydrogen producer Pure Hydrogen.

H2X chief executive and founder Brendan Norman described the Gippsland venture as “one of the most exciting opportunities to build a successful hydrogen economy” that he had seen.

Mr Norman is preparing to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

A new agreement has set in motion an ambitious plan to manufacture hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysers, hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles and a range of hydrogen power units, including generators and emergency power supplies, in Gippsland.

It has successfully fostered significant investment into the region through securing Octopus Investments Australia and the Clean Energy Finance Council as investment partners which have now wholly acquired the Perry Bridge and Fulham Solar Farm projects.

These projects are currently working through electricity off-take opportunities to support green hydrogen initiatives with the GCEP team.

The GCEP project will also provide a strong regional hydrogen value chain leading into a large hydrogen facility proposed at the Gippsland Renewable Energy Park and other proposed local hydrogen facilities in the region, including Port Anthony.

to speak about the project, putting Gippsland on the international stage.

“This is a great opportunity for Gippsland to engage with hydrogen technology and provide new enterprises new jobs and training in support,” he said.

“We aim to assist in establishing Gippsland as the world’s preeminent location of green hydrogen excellence.

“We are now investigating a number of manufacturing options including fuel cell production and some vehicles.”

The Gippsland Circular Economy Precinct Pty. Ltd. is a partnership between Gippsland businesses Marathon Group of Companies, Ferguson Civil, Solis RE and Nexsys Industries Consulting, which have built a strong consortium approach to developing an integrated hydrogen economy in the region.

The members of GCEP, (via Solis Gippsland Projects) have also originated several renewable energy projects in the Gippsland region, including the Perry Bridge Solar Farm, Fulham Solar Farm and the Gippsland Renewable Energy Park.

THE state government has introduced new measures which it says will “strengthen” the state’s waste and recycling sector, to deliver new services such as the container deposit scheme and four bin recycling system.

Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister said from July 1, 2022, Recycling Victoria would oversee and regulate the state’s waste and recycling sector, following the introduction of the new Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Bill into Parliament last Wednesday.

The new legislation is part of the government’s $515 million spend, aiming to reduce waste, boost jobs and increase the amount of resources recovered by recycling.

The government says the new measures will help divert up to 650,000 tonnes of organic waste away from landfill and boost Victoria’s economy by up to $6.7 billion by 2030, creating nearly 4000 new jobs.

The bill will support Victorian councils’ transition to a four-bin household recycling system.

It will also help deliver a new container deposit scheme, which will enable people to return cans, bottles and cartons for a cash refund to increase recycling, reduce litter and provide community organisations with opportunities to raise money.

Ms D’Ambrosio said the measures would ensure waste and recycling services were “reliable, meet community expectations and contribute to Victoria’s waste and recycling goals”.

“We know Victorians want to be able to do more to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and use resources wisely – this new legislation helps to do exactly that.”

“These reforms will revolutionise household recycling, drive business innovation and create jobs of the future – delivering Victorians a recycling system they can rely on.”Recycling Victoria will be part of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and will work with partner agencies, including Sustainability Victoria and the Environment Protection Authority.

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Sale RSL activities planned

lake walk activity around Lake Guthridge, Sale.

The events are all postponed activities for this year’s Veterans Health Week, which ran from October 16 to October 24, until November.

Supported by the Australian government’s Department of Veterans Affairs, the theme for this year is ‘get moving’, aiming to encourage veterans and their families to get out and undertake some physical activity.

The Sale RSL has received funding from DVA for six activities, but because of COVID restrictions, DVA approved the Sale RSL to delay some activities until November, to take advantage of the planned easing of restrictions in early November.

For more information or to book for an activity, phone Sale RSL on 5144 2538 or 0409 046 976.

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SALE RSL is planning a range of activities in coming days.

They will include a lunch and presentation on ‘getting physical’ at Sale RSL this Saturday, November 6, from 12.15pm (entry costs $10).

A free urban orienteering activity will be held in Sale CBD, followed by a free barbecue, this Sunday, November 7, from 1pm.

There will be free barefoot bowls session and a barbecue dinner at Sale Bowls Club next Thursday, November 11, from 5pm.

A AE2 Golf Day at Maffra Golf Club will be held Sunday, November 21, from 9am. The cost is $10.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has also provided funding for vouchers for exercise at Aqua Energy gym in Sale, and vouchers for a coffee and

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Sale Camera House employee snaps up two photography awards Josh Farrell

MOST Sale residents would recognise Findlay and Weymouth Pharmacy adjacent to the clocktower in the centre of town.

Not everyone would know, however, of the Camera House store nestled inside.

Sue Wilson and Suzanne Thatcher, who are behind the counter in this section of the pharmacy, have a passion for cameras and photography.

Nevertheless, Ms Wilson was surprised to take out two categories at the Camera House franchise awards for photography.

Camera House hosts a two-day

seminar each year that culminates in the store of the year and the photographer of the year awards. Camera House franchise Ms Wilson only joined the company in the past 12 months and entered the competition with no expectation of winning, but hoping for a place.

“I was really surprised — some of the other photographs were amazing,” she said.

It is a great achievement considering she has only been taking professionalstandard photos for a relatively short time.

“I only started taking photographs properly three years ago,” she said.

“All Camera House employees can

enter, so I did not think I would win.”

The awards are a great achievement for not just Ms Wilson, but the Camera House store Sale.

Ms Wilson and Ms Thatcher have immense pride in their store and have enjoyed the growth in the regulars that they see.

“We are pretty happy with how it is going,” Ms Wilson said.

“Customers know that we know what we are talking about.”

As one of the only Camera House stores east of Melbourne, they service much of the Gippsland region — even getting customers all the way from Bega.

The store has had a large amount of growth in the past 12 months.

“We have had reps [representatives] from Nikon and Canon who cannot believe how many cameras we are selling,” Ms Wilson said.

“It’s so much fun ... we just want to provide good service.”

While Ms Wilson took out the individual photography awards, the Sale store narrowly missed out on the Camera House national store of the year.

The team at Camera House Sale is looking to continue the growth, implementing a range of programs for their consumers to help improve their knowledge of photography.

The Sale Camera House social club provides an opportunity for beginners to learn the fundamentals of photography before joining a local camera club.

Top right: Sale Camera House employees Suzanne Thatcher and Sue Wilson bring their passion for photography to their work.

Photo: Josh Farrell

Sale Camera House’s Sue Wilson’s ‘Boy on swing’ which won the won Camera House franchise portrait of the year category.

Right: Sue Wilson’s photo which took out the shoot local award at the Camera House franchise awards.

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Free green waste disposal WELLINGTON Shire householders and landholders have a chance to clean up following Friday’s wild storm, with no-fee green waste disposal at landfills and transfer stations for the entire month of November.

The initiative had already been announced to help to property owners begin preparing for the summer bushfire season, but now those cleaning up after the storm will also benefit.

Inspections of about 17,000 private properties across the shire will begin from tomorrow, aimed at ensuring compliance with bushfire hazard reduction rules ahead of the 2021-22 Fire Danger Period.

Properties must be prepared before the annual inspections take place and maintained for the entire Fire Danger Period.

Council will issue the owners of properties identified as posing a potential fire risk to life or property with fire prevention notices, with instructions to clean up.

Penalties of $1817 can apply for failure to comply with these notices.

To help residents with property clean-up, council is offering free green waste disposal at facilities in Kilmany, Maffra, Loch Sport, Seaspray, Heyfield, Stratford and Yarram during November.

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There were disruptions to the opening hours at the Sale ALDI supermarket after a worker tested positive to COVID-19, which resulted in staff shortages when co-workers were forced into isolation.

Disruption at Sale ALDI as workers go into isolation

AN employee at ALDI Sale tested positive to COVID-19, meaning the store was an exposure site across three days recently.

A sign alerting customers to the exposure was posted in the supermarket’s window last Friday.

Customers who shopped in store on Wednesday, October 20, between 3pm and 9pm, Thursday, between 2.30pm and 8.30pm, and Friday, October 22 between 1pm and 9pm should monitor for flulike symptoms.

ALDI said while the risk of transmission to customers and team members was low, the store had taken extra precautionary measures including

an additional deep clean, and limited its opening hours because of reduced staff.

The store reopened to full capacity on Saturday.

The site had not been declared a tier one exposure site by the Health Department as of yesterday morning.

Gippsland Region Public Health Unit has previously clarified in other tier one instances, when seven days has already elapsed since the exposure, double vaccinated people should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.

Single vaccinated or unvaccinated people will need to isolate for the full 14-day quarantine period.

Stephens urged residents to begin preparing their properties and take advantage of the service.

“While we traditionally offered this service with extended hours at our facilities over Melbourne Cup weekend, we introduced ‘nofee green waste’ for the month of November a couple of years ago to give people extra opportunities to prepare for the bushfire season,” Cr Stephens said.

“It would be great to see people again make the most of this opportunity to clean up and ensure their properties are bushfire-ready.”

Residents should reduce fire hazards by slashing grass, bracken or weeds, especially around buildings and fences.

Undergrowth, fallen branches, garden refuse and tree cuttings should be removed, while tree branches and shrubs should also be pruned.

No-fee green waste will not apply to commercial operators, truck loads or loads bigger than a caged tandem trailer.

Tree stumps and logs bigger than 30 centimetres in diameter cannot be accepted.

For more information about fire preparedness, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/fire and to learn more about green waste disposal, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/environment/ green-waste-disposal

People undertaking storm and pre-fire-season clean-up will be able to dispose of green waste free this month, but should note tree stumps and logs bigger than 30 centimetres in diameter cannot be accepted.

Crackdown on motorised bikes USE IT - DON T LOSE IT! related areas (paths, parks or anywhere the public can access), it must comply with the relevant standards, be registered, and the rider must hold a valid motorcycle licence and wear an approved motorcycle helmet.

People found riding a motorised bicycle with an engine that exceeds 200 watts ungoverned power (which is basically every petrol powered engine used in these kits), on a road or road related-area, could face fines.

These include for unlicensed driving ($826.00 — the bike may also be impounded); a $165 fine for using an unregistered motorcycle with an engine capacity of 60cc or less; a $496 fine for owning or use an unregistered motorcycle with engine capacity of 61cc or more but less than 501cc; and $330 and three demerit points for riding a motorbike without a helmet.

All alcohol and drug driving laws also apply, including fitting interlocks.

Those involved in a collision may be charged and summoned to appear before a court.

Penalties can affect car and motorbike licences, and they too can be impounded.

People can report motorised bike riding to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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POLICE are targeting the use of motorised bicycles in the Sale, Maffra and Stratford areas.

Police say the bikes pose a danger to riders, other road users and pedestrians, adding the frames are not designed to travel at higher speeds, and the brakes are not adequate to stop a powered bicycle.

A motorised bicycle looks like a pedal powered bicycle, but has an auxiliary motor or motors fitted.

To be legal, these motors must have a maximum ungoverned power output of 200 watts or less — equivalent to what a 5cc model aeroplane engine puts out.

Most petrol engines fitted to bikes are 50cc or more, which are significantly over the power limit (about 2238 watts).

Police say most bolt-on petrol motors and kits are advertised online as “governed” or “limited” to 200 watts and are marketed as “legal”.

But they warn the law refers to the power output the engine can achieve without the governor or limiter, because they are simple to remove to increase the power.

Motorised bicycles with petrol powered motors exceeding 200 watts of ungoverned power become motorcycles under law.

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Sale Red Cross meeting

Kids searching for an alternative sport?

SALE Red Cross’ monthly meeting will be held in the meeting room at the Sale Greyhound Club, Sale-Maffra Rd, Sale, this Thursday from 1.30pm.

New members are welcome.

All attendees must be double vaccinated for COVID.

Monday Tucker resumes

SALE Junior Fire Brigade is looking for new members.

The junior brigade is open to children aged between 11 and 15.

Those looking for a different and interesting sport are encouraged to go along to a training session, held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm at Brennan Park, Desailly St, Sale (between Stawell and Fitzroy Sts).

For more information, phone 5144 5774.

MONDAY Tucker, the local volunteer group which has served meals to those struggling in the Wellington Shire community since 2012, has resumed its services.

Monday Tucker serves takeaway meals between 5pm and 6pm from the steps on the right hand side of the Sale Memorial Hall — a temporary arrangement until COVID restrictions are eased.

There will be one main course takeaway serve available per person attending.

Meals are not available to takeaway for family, friends or neighbours.

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Alberton’s blue tree raises important convo FIREFIGHTERS from Alberton West have dropped the fire hose and picked up the brushes to paint local tree ‘Billie Jean’ blue for mental health.

The initiative is part of the Blue Tree Project, which aims to raise awareness around mental wellbeing and help reduce the stigma; reminding people that it’s OK to be not OK. Alberton West CFA brigade members came together recently to cover the tree with the striking blue paint at John Crew Reserve, Alberton, on the South Gippsland Highway.

Alberton West firefighter and local project organiser Ian Venables said it was a blue tree that caught his eye on a recent family trip, that led to his discovery of the Blue Tree Project.

“I took the idea to the brigade and everyone got behind the project, so once we identified a suitable local tree to paint and we got the process started,” he said.

“Mental health and wellbeing is important to me and many others in our brigade and community, and we want this tree to be a reminder to everyone that it’s OK to not be OK. “Our brigade is well connected, and we are always prepared to support each other.

“We want people to connect with those around

them and have those conversations.”

With support from local businesses like Peddles Plumbing Service and Cooper’s Mitre 10, as well as approval from Parks Victoria and DELWP, the project was made possible.

Three brigade members and a licensed machinery operator helped paint the tree, but Ian said the contribution of all brigade members was significant in planning the initiative.

“Mental health is everyone’s business, and while we’re promoting this right across our community, I have a particular interest in promoting these conversations among men,” Ian said.

“It’s important for us to work together as a community to stamp out the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.

“Our brigade is doing a great job of that and we want to extend that to the broader community.”

Ian encouraged other CFA brigades and community groups cross the state to get involved in the Blue Tree Project.

There are currently 687 registered blue trees across Australia and around the world.

Those who wish to learn more about the Blue Tree Project can visit www.bluetreeproject.com.au

A tree on the South Gippsland Highway at Alberton has been painted blue to prompt a conversation about mental health.

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Sale Botanic Gardens’ new Care for the Rare collection WELLINGTON Shire Council’s park staff and Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens recently rolled up their sleeves to plant a collection of rare and threatened species found in the region.

Sale is one of six Victorian gardens participating in the first round of the Care for the Rare project, which was developed by the Victorian Chapter of Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand.

Plants were first collected and grown by Cranbourne Botanic Gardens before being planted in the Sale gardens, where they are on display in the Care for the Rare Living Collection.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Garry Stephens said the project was an opportunity to ensure the protection of rare or threatened species of plants endemic to the local area.

“We were pleased to be one of just six botanic gardens in the state selected for this conservation project, and we’re glad to be able to fully appreciate the collection now that it has been planted,” Cr Stephens said.

“I’m sure both locals and visitors to our region will embrace this beautiful display of rare plants in Sale Botanic Gardens and will appreciate the importance of protecting rare and threatened species.”

Council officers and Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens members are currently working with an interpretation consultant on interpretive materials about the collection, which will be in place by next year.

The Care for the Rare Living Collection is just one of several exciting projects happening at Sale Botanic Gardens.

CWA seeks crafty stallholders NORTH Gippsland Group CWA is seeking expressions of interest from craft stall holders to be part of their exhibition next year.

The exhibition will be held on Saturday, March 19, at the Sale Showgrounds Pavilion.

Those interested do not have to be members of CWA. The cost per stall is $20 and stall numbers are limited, with indoor and outdoor positions available.

Phone Jenny on 0422 941 326 to register.

Ladies day luncheon in Sale THE Museum of Timeless Memories in Sale will host a ladies day and high tea luncheon next month, with all proceeds going to the Central Gippsland Health’s dialysis unit.

Celebrating an exhibition by Sonya Else from Soul Heart Art Designs and Textile, tables of four to six will be available for $50 per head.

The ladies day and high tea luncheon will be held at 18-20 Glencampbell Court, Sale, from 11am until 3pm on Wednesday, November 10.

Bookings are essential, as there are a limited number of tickets. To book, phone Rose on 0409 382 684.

Wellington Shire Council’s parks staff and Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens planting the Care for the Rare Living Collection.

Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens are currently conducting free pop-up guided tours on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays during the Archibald Prize exhibition. For bookings, which are essential, contact 0413 919 537.

Planting of the Climate Matched Collection, which displays plants from around the world that have similar climates to Sale, was also recently completed.

Construction has started on a new barbecue

New healthy menu for Boisdale Consolidated students BOISDALE Consolidated School students returned to the classroom last month, after learning remotely for almost seven weeks, during the last of Victoria’s statewide COVID lockdowns.

The return to on-site learning was not the only thing the students were looking forward to, as the school re-opened its valued on-site canteen service last week, with a new canteen manager and a brand-new, healthy-eating canteen menu.

To align with the school’s value on students and families’ health and wellbeing, the new canteen committee and the school are committed to providing the students with nutritious and healthy food options to establish a healthy eating culture within the Boisdale school community.

The new menu has been guided by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and the Victorian Department of Education’s ‘three guidance’ food selection categories — otherwise known as the traffic light system.

The new menu boasts variety and taste, and includes rice paper rolls, rainbow salad and fresh fruit cups available at affordable prices twice per week.

Although there are still classic canteen options available, like the BCS burger, sausage rolls, pasta, and cookies, all these delicious delights are now homemade on-site by the new canteen manager, Brooke Daly.

The canteen manager has also ensured the majority of supplies are ordered from local businesses such as McQuillen’s Meats in Maffra, and Lazzaro Brothers in Sale, to ensure fresh and wholesome food is used when preparing the canteen selections.

The first week of reopening was well received, as feedback flooded in from students and parents who said they are loving the new menu — particularly

pavilion with plans to finish before the Christmas celebration period.

Meanwhile a Bill Cane Collection is in the design stage to be constructed early in 2022.

The collection will recognise the important contribution made by local plants man Bill Cane to native plant breeding.

Early planning is also underway for the re-design of the existing Sensory Garden, with construction in the first half of next year.

GEORGE Gray Auxiliary will meet this Friday from 1.30pm at Foster Place.

New members are welcome.

MAFFRA Garden Club will hold its next meeting from noon next Monday, November 8, at Victoria Park.

This will be followed by a tour of Bev Bennett’s garden in Boisdale St, and Heather and Laurie Baker’s garden in Stam Court, Maffra.

Members should take their own refreshments, and the competition is the best rose bloom.

Heyfield market this weekend HEYFIELD community market and car boot sale will be held this Saturday morning at John Graves Memorial Park in Temple St. Cakes, baked goods, Devonshire teas, barbecued food and a variety of goods will be available to buy.

New market stallholders are welcome.

The car boot sale will provide an opportunity for residents to offer their surplus goods for sale.

For more information, phone Ray on 5148 3408.

Around Maffra MAFFRA RSL sub branch will host a happy hour on Thursday from 4pm until 7pm, with special guest The Gourmet Fuel.

Boisdale Consolidated School Year 6 student Jaxon Marshall tucks into some of the canteen’s new healthy selections.

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the weekly $5 lunch specials and the recurring ‘toastie Tuesday’ option.

The teaching cohort is already busy planning and organising the new school year ahead, and is thrilled to offer a healthy canteen service to their current and prospective families.

For all enrolment enquiries, phone Boisdale Consolidated School on 5145 4391.

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Open gardens in Maffra this weekend Homelea:

HOMELEA is one of two Maffra gardens that will be open for viewing this weekend to raise money for charity.

The picturesque garden of Homelea, nestled beside the Serpentine Creek, has stunning views of nearby mountains, grassed pathways and island beds of fragrant roses.

With more than three acres of ornamental trees, rows of silver birches, lush, emerald grass and quaint seating areas, the idyllic garden complements the traditional home perfectly.

Wisteria and grape vines wind their way around fences while roses and kiwi vines ramble over arbors.

A small pond filled with water iris surrounded by bulbs and low growing plants and sculptures.

A larger pond, surrounded by newly planted natives leads down to the creek where a scattering of rocks create a beach setting — ideal for a picnic.

Rustic gates, an old dairy and vintage machinery pay homage to Homelea’s past life as a farm.

Owners Di and Ron Bedggood’s attention to detail in this charming garden will no doubt enchant its visitors, with painted rocks, quirky mosaics and a towering cactus paying homage to Di’s artistic talents. Homelea is set amongst productive farming area, and was once a large farm.

Now, its 14 acres are bordered to the west by the Serpentine Creek with majestic red gums along the back — one of which shows the scar of a canoe carved from it many years ago.

To the north, Homelea’s view consists of paddocks and mountains with the snow in winter.

First arriving at Homelea in 2000, Di recalls it had many established roses, a small cottage garden and two rows of massive Cyprus pines near the house and sheds, which have since been removed.

In 2002, after completely renovating their house, the Bedggoods’ garden expansion began.

A row of silver birches, an arbour and the Pierre de Ronsard Rose were the first additions to the garden.

At the entrance to the garden, a frog pond was built, which has since attracted resident wild ducks each year.

In the house gardens, there are a variety of natives, ornamentals, standard roses, irises, canna lilies, maples, annuals, winter bulbs to create a cottage garden, while ornamentals mingle throughout natives in other areas.

In 2011, Ron excavated another a yabby pond out

Homelea, on the Maffra-Traralgon Rd, will be open to the public from 10am to 4.30pm this Saturday and Sunday.

Entry costs $10 for adults, $6 for students, while under 18s will be admitted free.

Proceeds will support the Care from Caity appeal.

Tickets must be booked and pre-paid online via TryBooking because of COVID-19 protocols.

Bookings can be made in hourly time slots.

While people should arrive at their designated times, they will still be free to enjoy the garden at their leisure.

Visitors aged over 12 must be double vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption.

Entry via payment at the gate will be accepted, but prior ticketed bookings will have precedence over pay-at-the-gate, and access will depend on available space in the garden.

Portable toilets will be onsite and there is plenty of parking.

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the back, which has a huge weeping cherry on its banks, surrounding native plants and tree ferns.

Ron removed part of the wall of an old water tank near the back entrance to the house, and laid a new base with old Maffra bricks, creating an area to sit under an old apple tree.

The house yard is filled with Claret Ash, Crepe myrtles, Acers, weeping cherry, maples, prunus and Gleditsia etc, and an old Mulberry which makes delicious jam.

The old fig tree becomes abundant with fruit, the old kiwi vine over the arbour is usually bountiful and there are four raised garden beds for veggies.

Di and Ron enjoy watching the variety of wildlife the garden attracts – wild ducks, pelicans, whistling kites, kookaburras, cranes, water hens, and many varieties of smaller birds flittering by.

GLENMORE is one of two Maffra gardens which will be open for viewing this weekend to raise money for charity.

Tucked away behind a bed of natives and a tall, white, picket fence, Paul Whiley and Christine Hill’s Glenmore is a delightful surprise.

Its design demonstrates how two enthusiastic gardenerscancreateseparategardenswhichcomplement each others’ passion for different plants.

One half of the front garden is exotic with large deciduous trees, an arbour draped in wisteria and a circular lawn surrounded by bulbs and poppies, while the other side has a selection of native plants, ground covers and bushes skilfully arranged around a bluestone wall and gravel path.

At the rear of the house is a natural pond built by Paul, complete with water lilies, fish and ferns.

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Towards the rear of the three to four acre garden another surprise leads to a boronia bed and many indigenous plants, which Christine and Paul use in their cooking.

The productive theme continues with an extensive veggie garden, compost area and hen house.

The garden works well as a cohesive design, despite different styles and plant selections.

The house Glenmore was originally built in the old township of Glenmaggie in 1880 and was to be submerged when Lake Glenmaggie was created.

It was bought from the Garvey sisters by the State Rivers and Water Supply,then moved bybullock dray in 1925 to Maffra and used as accommodation for the workers of the water board.

ChristineandPaulboughtthepropertyin1992,just after the house had been extended.

One of the attractions in the purchase was that it had no garden, and Christine and Paul had a blank canvas to work with.

Glenmore, in Boisdale St, will also be open to the public across the weekend from 10am to 4.30pm each day, with the same entry costs.

All proceeds will support the Black Dog Institute.

Tickets must also be booked and pre-paid online via TryBooking because of COVID-19 protocols.

The closest public toilets are in Johnston St (the main street) behind the information centre and next to the post office.

There is plenty of parking.

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After being told the property couldn’t have a garden as it was too windy, one of the first tasks the new owners had was to plant a wind break on the nature strip.

Christine was interested in cottage-style gardens withbulbs,while Paulwasinterested innativeplants, so they separated the driveway and took a side each.

Out the back was a mixture, depending on who was planting at the time.

Initially surrounded by farmland, the town began to spring up around Glenmore.

Thepairdecidedtobuytheblockbehindtheproperty to add into the garden, giving them more room for chickens and a veggie patch.

Although the bones of the garden remain the same, the plants have changed over time.

Recently there has been more emphasis on edible natives such as lemon and aniseed myrtle, native celery, samphire, Davidson plum, saltbush, Midgen berries and edible native flowers such as Bracycomes and Geraldton wax.

Other native plants include Verticordias, Isotome, Dasymalla, Eremophila, lechenaultia and Eremaea, along with more common ones as well.

Some of the more unusual bulbs include Haemanthus, Brunzvigia, Crocus, mini Cyclamen andQueenfabiola,whileirisesincludeDutch,Bearded, Japanese, Water and Siberian.

The orchard also has many fruit trees.

Psychic Dinner Duart Homestead Saturday Nov 6th, 2021

Amanda Boyle - well known and highly regarded local Psychic / Medium for the first time is hosting a Psychic dinner at Duart Homestead Maffra.

We have 2 Gifted Psychic / Mediums on the night Ioanna Serpanos & Sonia Burman, that will communicate with Spirit in the group setting, where you may get the chance to communicate with your loved ones.

All three COVID vaccines are available at the community vaccination hub, Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale.

No appointments required, just turn up and get your Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccination on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please note, this is subject to change based on vaccine supply.

• 3 course dinner and one complimentary beverage

Everyone aged 12 and over can receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, people 18 and over can receive AstraZeneca with informed consent, while people 60 and over have a choice of all three.

• Door Prize: 2 chances to win a private reading with one of the Psychic Mediums.

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Letters to the y editor Climate plan not really ‘the Australian way’ From John Gwyther, Glenmaggie: SCOTT Morrison rolls out yet another threeletter slogan but “the Australian way” label for his plan for net zero by 2050 describes his Australian way — bereft of any new commitments or ideas on solving the problem, kicking the can down the road for others to deal with.

The “Australian way” that built this nation would be facing up to reality, developing clear goals and plans and leading from the front to play our part in this global existential threat, despite the political difficulties.

That would be real leadership, but all we’ve got is a slick salesman who knows how to sell.

I hope he gets his bum comprehensively kicked at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, but fear it is all of us who will get bruised.

Could earthquake be a build-up to a big one?

From Ralph Barraclough, Licola: JUST recently we have had a reasonably serious earthquake centred not far from Licola.

For the past 35 years I have been aware of a previous earlier earthquake that impacted this area, probably about 1500 years ago.

The intensity of this earthquake was of such magnitude that it could only be described as catastrophic and almost unimaginable.

I mention that I have a geological background and are unaware of anything like this in Australia.

This is the sort of earthquakes experienced in places like South America.

I believe this earthquake caused two massive landslides that formed lakes, Tali Karng being one of them.

The other lake formed is where my own house is 3km north of Licola and was slightly smaller than Tali Karng.

The landslide was possibly similar-sized, but the rocks involved are very different.

With Tali Karng it was the most stable and durable rocks in our area.

These were Wellington Rhyolite, an acid volcanic rock (laver) of Devonian age, more than 600 million years old.

This rock came out of a massive volcano, the remains of which is now known as The

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For an earthquake to dislodge rock like this, the size it has, is almost unimaginable.

The rocks that make up the landslide near my place are also Devonian, but mudstone.

This rock breaks down very quickly and because of this the creek cut through, and there is no longer a lake here.

There is adequate lake sediment remains for one to know it was here for quite a period.

I have studied this landslide intensely over the years and are convinced it could only have occurred from a massive earthquake.

It has little of the criteria of a landslide from excessive rain, and I see no evidence it has moved since it was formed.

The substantial scarp from this slippage can be easily seen from Target Creek Rd and on Google mapping east of the road.

There is a third indicator of a serious shake-up in our area that I suspect is linked to the above two.

At Hickeys Creek on the road to Heyfield from Licola there is a massive rock of enormous size that has came adrift from the hill and rolled down and across the valley.

In 1960 when I first saw this, I actually climbed to the top. Today I just scratch my head to think that I actually got up there.

I am not aware of any other rock like this from my travels in Australia.

It was 35 years ago that I realised that all three of these were likely linked and the magnitude of the earthquake involved was so intense that it was likely to have been the shock wave from a meteorite impact.

Since then I have searched high and low, without success, looking for a crater.

I have two more areas in the valley directly west of the Surveyors Creel Forestry camp to check out.

With the improved Google mapping, I am becoming sceptical that meteorite impact is responsible, though the shape, direction and location fits what I have been looking for.

I will be checking this out as soon as I can.

With this recent earthquake we now realise that, what we thought for a number of years at Licola was blasting from gold mines at Woods Point and Walhalla, was nothing like this.

We have had a number of thunderous tremors building up to this recent earthquake.

Never in my wildest dream before this recent Licola earthquake had I even imagined that such an earthquake, as the one in the past could have originated naturally in Australia.

That’s why at the time I thought it could have only been from a meteorite impact.

The serious question is — were the tremors

we have experienced at Licola leading up to the earthquake we have just had, and is it now going to go quiet, or is the recent quake part of the build-up to something more substantial?

An earthquake like what has been here in the past, or even less, I think would totally demolish Melbourne and most of Victoria.

There could have been any number of lesser earthquakes in the last 1500 years capable of doing real damage.

I mention that there is also another lake considerably older than Tali Karng that was also formed by a landslide.

This is on the Snowy Plains north, north-west of the airstrip.

We must denounce moves for more control From Pat O’Brien, Sale: AT the age of 86, I do not have enough contacts or energy to organise a demonstration against our premier, but I am amazed at the lack of reaction from the community at his announcement that he will assume total control of our state.

We must loudly denounce this.

Doctor shortages in the regions continuing From Raff Ciccone, Federal Labor Senator for Victoria: IF the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of looking after our health.

Yet for thousands of regional, rural and remote Australians who don’t have access to a local GP or bulk billing, that’s easier said than done.

More than eight long years the LiberalNational government has failed to improve the dire shortage of GPs in regional, rural and remote communities.

In fact, by making almost 1000 cuts and changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule, the Morrison government is making the problem worse.

Our primary health network is in crisis.

Too many people are forced in a situation to either wait weeks to see a GP, travel long distances to get care, or simply go without.

For those going without treatment, their conditions could worsen, and they may end up in hospital, putting additional pressure on a health

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care system which is already pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID has highlighted the holes and gaps in our health system, and none are more obvious than the shortage of GPs and other services.

But this issue isn’t new. People living in country Victoria have been battling a critical lack of GPs for far too long.

With Australia experiencing a shortage of GPs, allied health, and specialist medical services the Morrison-Joyce government has done nothing which will fix the problem.

Deloitte estimates the nation is facing a shortfall of nearly 9300 full-time GPs by 2030, representing about a quarter of the workforce.

Federal Labor established a Senate inquiry to hold the Coalition to account and examine the GP shortage, including the Medicare rebate freeze, to make sure everyone has access to quality health care — regardless of where they live.

A key part of this work is hearing directly from Australians most affected by the approaching health crisis in this country.

I want to thank those who have contacted me about how hard it is to see a doctor or a medical specialist including some who are struggling to access or pay for medical care.

This inquiry will investigate why our region is particularly affected by a lack of GPs and come up with practical solutions to fix it.

Our communities are seeking firm action and a commitment to solutions.

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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.

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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.

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2. Who is the president of the United States?

3. In the zodiac, which star sign is displayed by a lion?

4. What is the world’s largest ocean?

TWO POINTER 5. Michael Voss was recently appointed coach of which AFL club?

6. The pink common heath is the floral emblem of which Australian state?

7. On which continent would I find the Mojave Desert?

8. How many weeks are in a year?

THREE POINTER 9. What is the surname of seven-time V8 Supercars champion Jamie?

10. Name the three colours on the flag of Cameroon (one point for each correct answer)?

11. Hg is the chemical symbol of which element?

12. Vulture Street was a number one album for which Australian rock band?

FOUR POINTER 13. Mount Vinson is the tallest mountain on which continent?

14. Which actor played the role of Trooper William ‘Billy’ Costigan junior in the 2006 film The Departed?

FIVE POINTER 15. I’ll give you the town, you give the state or territory in which they are located (one point for each correct answer) – Port Hedland, Port Macdonnell, Port Campbell, Port Kennedy, Port Douglas?

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Gippsland Country Music Festival tix on sale this Thurs Gippsland Art Gallery Sale is one of Sale’s busiest local venues right now, with the Archibald Prize exhibition drawing art lovers and the curious from near and far. There are still bookings available in the coming days and weeks. To book, visit www.archibaldprizegippsland.com.au

State sculpture prize in Sale next weekend AS the arts reactivate in Victoria, Gippsland is set to be the stage for Victoria’s prestigious Victoria Sculpture Prize.

With more than 70 artists and 188 sculptures all competing for the $20,000 prize and a host of categories, the prize will be a spectacle for the Gippsland community.

Gippsland is well represented, with more than 10 artists entering across the Gippsland region, mixing it with some of sculpture’s biggest names.

Stratford maker and sculptor Gavin Roberts has been producing public art for the past eight years, and described the opportunity to exhibit again after two years as a “welcome relief”.

“We have a strong group of local entries and are excited to be able to be part of an event this big in our own area,” he said.

“With prizes for best public art to best small wildlife sculpture, there is plenty of scope for artists and with 188 works, there is plenty for the public to see.

“We hope people flood to the Port of Sale to see our work in this wonderful setting, and support us by just being there or buying a sculpture for their homes or businesses.”

The Victoria Sculpture Prize is a free event which will run from 6pm on Friday, November 12, until 4pm, Sunday, November 14.

Artists talks and children’s workshops will be held daily from 10 to noon, and all works will be for public sale.

The major prize will become a permanent public art installation, sponsored by the Wellington Shire Council.

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AFTER selling out in its inaugural year, the Gippsland Country Music Festival will return on the Anzac Day long weekend in 2022 with a massive line-up — headlined by Kasey Chambers, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins and Adam Harvey.

Darlinghurst, Taylor Moss, Stratford’s very own Mick Harrington, The Strzelecki Stringbusters, Bob Wilson Barkindji Man, Lee SonnyBoy Morgan, DJ Brat Paisley and MC Ben Mastywyk are also on the bill.

In its second year, the festival will have line dancing and woodchopping demonstrations, as well as local food trucks, a smokehouse barbecue, rides, bars, local market stalls and more.

Organisers describe the festival as “a strong showcase of what the local Gippsland community has to offer”.

Tickets for Gippsland Country Music Festival cost from $99, and go on sale via www.moshtix.com. au at 8.30am on Thursday.

The festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek, from 11.30am.

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But what about Christmas Eve? All of the reindeer are needed to pull Santa’s sleigh!

But luckily, Santa has been granted permission to get them all together for this very special occasion, but where are they, and how many are there?

Now, there’s Dasher & Dancer, Prancer & Vixen, Comet & Cupid, Donner & Blitzen, but what about Rudolph?

Traditionally, Santa had just eight reindeer to lead the sleigh, but in the storm of 1939, Rudolph was found and chosen with his legendary bright nose, to lead the team through many foggy wintery nights across the world, as a shining beacon, and he continues to do so to this day.

And guess what?

We’ve heard (in confidence….sssh) that the reindeer have decided to hide within the pages of The Times.

And, it’s up to our readers to find each and every one of them!

So, for seven editions commencing today, each reindeer will appear once on one of the pages of The Times, with the last being Rudolph, to lead them all back to the North Pole in readiness for Christmas Eve. So, it’s up to you to find all the reindeer to lead the sleigh again this Christmas.

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HIS modern seven-yearold home, in the newly developed Glenhaven Estate, is ready to move into.

The four bedrooms are substantial and feature built-in wardrobes, with the master boasting an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and split system.

The large family bathroom has a separate shower, bath and vanity, and the cleverly-designed kitchen has a large pantry and stainless steel appliances.

The house has ducted gas central heating throughout and a second split system for heating and cooling.

The lounge opens to the meals area, and outside there is an undercover alfresco area.

The low maintenance yard is securely fenced, and there is a double electric garage.

Agents say the property is currently leased to a good tenant, but the options are plentiful.

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UILT in an era where craftsmanship and style were valued, this superb late Victorian home has been lovingly and meticulously restored, with agents describing the end result as a “fabulous fusion of classic and contemporary”.

Beyond the allure of its captivating façade, Whitehaven’s refined interior showcases the home’s classic, ornate character from yesteryear.

The four large bedrooms have built-in robes, with the private master suite boasting a stunning ensuite, while the period-inspired central bathroom has a clawfoot tub.

The kitchen has solid timber and Essa Stone benchtops and Savoir Faire appliances, and is accompanied by the light-filled, open plan dining and living area that has French doors that open onto a north-facing alfresco area.

There is an additional separate living room with an ornate fireplace.

The period appeal of this captivating property includes soaring 3.4 metre ceilings, polished Baltic Pine floorboards, leadlight windows and double hung windows.

There is also ducted central heating and split system air-conditioning.

Outside, the property’s large 1136 square metre corner allotment allows easy access to park boats

or caravans, and there is a huge 13 by seven metre garage or workshop.

The landscaped cottage gardens surrounding the residence offer ample privacy and add to the street appeal, while a large in-ground solar heated pool completes this amazing package.

Agents say Whitehaven is a superb family home which provides contemporary comfort but preserves classic period traditions — “a property of the highest calibre”.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom renovated Victorian property with an inground pool and landscaped surrounds.

Address: 162-164 Stawell St, Sale.

Price: $890,000 to $950,000.

Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate.

Phone Chris Morrison on 0419 381 832 or email cjmorrison@chalmer.com.au

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* Gas central heating * North facing outdoor timber deck area * 3 car tandem carport * 9m x 6m garage/workshop/man cave with concrete floor & power * OFFERS CONSIDERED PRIOR TO AUCTION

AUCTION SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2021@ 10.30AM ON SITE 53 FULTON ROAD MAFFRA

ACREAGE ON THE EDGE OF TOWN * Situated on approximately 13 acres * Modern sandstone home * 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms * Open plan living/kitchen/meals area * Solid fuel heater and reverse cycle air conditioner * Recently repainted, new flooring and blinds * Divided into 8 paddocks with electric fencing * Two dams and new cattleyards * Town water connected * Carport, undercover area and lock up colorbond garage

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* Exceptionally well maintained weatherboard home * 3 bedrooms * Lounge with reverse cycle air-conditioner * North facing kitchen/meals area

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IDEAL INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME OPPORTUNITY * Brick & tile home on 906m2 block * Spacious lounge with gas heater * Kitchen/dining area * Single carport * Single garage/workshop * Currently rented for $235 per week

FOR SALE $349,000 0412 435 644 0427 517 577 0408 472 566

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME ON 1 ACRE * Delightful home with adjoining self-contained unit * Features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 3 living areas * Double garage, extra high carport for caravan storage plus additional double carport * 9m x 6m workshop with concrete floor & power * 6 kilowatt solar panel system * Wood heating & reverse cycle air-conditioning * Well established garden with ample room for pets and children alike * Magnificent north facing deck with uninterrupted views of the nearby mountains

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Brief details: Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom home with a huge deck.

Address: 8 Bakker Place, Maffra.

Price: $415,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate.

Phone Jeremy Gray on 0488 451 550.

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HIS fully renovated Californian bungalow is described by agents as “immaculate and charming”, with its polished floorboards and high ceilings.

Its quality workmanship is evident through its classic features and quality appointments, and the north-facing floor plan means it boasts plenty of light-filled spaces.

The home features an impressive entry off the front veranda, a cosy lounge, a separate dining room and a study nook.

There are three large bedrooms and two large, modern bathrooms — the ensuite is accessed via the master’s dressing room.

The home has plenty of storage throughout, and the kitchen has a walk-in pantry.

Other highlights include split system air conditioning and a double carport and workshop.

Agents say this stylish home has an ideal location in leafy Stawell St, Sale.

AUCTION This Saturday 11.00am on site

Brief details:

• Incredible opportunity to acquire the freehold and business with one of Maffra’s oldest establishments, the iconic ‘Macalister Hotel’ • Offered on a walk-in walkout basis • The hotel consists of a four bedroom residence, six bedroom accommodation for guests, a substantial bar, bistro with additional function room area and seating for 120 patrons • At the rear is a large undercover outdoor area and off street parking. Plenty of storage with a 4 car garage and other sundry rooms • Terms 10% deposit and balance in 30/60 days

Property: Three bedroom, two bathroom Californian bungalow in a leafy central street.

Address: 104 Stawell St, Sale.

Agent: Jeremy Gray 0488 451 550

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Price: $539,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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Farmer group says La Niña could boost more need to be done ag profitability again to reduce emissions FARMERS for Climate Action welcomed the federal government’s recognition of the important role agriculture will play in the transition to a low emissions future, but says more needs to be done across the economy to reduce emissions this decade.

The organisation’s chief executive, Fiona Davis, said farmers also welcomed reviews of the economic effect of the plan on regional and rural communities every five years, with one important caveat.

“It’s important these reviews also take into account the economic impacts of climate change itself,” Dr Davis said.

The chief executive said farmers wanted to be part of the solution and see the opportunity this presented for their communities.

“However, achieving net zero emissions needs to be a responsibility shared by all economic sectors, in particular transport and energy,” Dr Davis said.

“Let’s remember we can’t kick the can down the road and draw down emissions on the eve of 2050.

“We need to urgently make deep emissions cuts before 2030.

“This is the most important decade to protect farming families.”

Farmers for Climate Action was pleased to see the government acknowledge the potential for farmers to diversify their income streams into

THE chance of a La Niña is set to boost the agricultural industry’s already high optimism, according to the NAB October Rural Commodities Wrap, released last week.

The NAB Rural Commodities Index is now 18.9 per cent above the same time in 2020, underpinned by excellent seasonal conditions and ongoing commodity price strength.

NAB agribusiness economist Phin Ziebell said already strong grain and cattle prices could be further bolstered if a La Niña occurs.

“The Bureau of Meteorology’s latest ENSO outlook has now moved to a 70 per cent chance of a La Niña event developing this year,” Mr Ziebell said.

“La Niña is associated with above average springsummer rainfall in eastern and northern Australia.

“This could drive even steeper cattle prices and a big grain harvest, albeit potentially at the expense of quality.

“Winter crop conditions remain generally excellent.

Surging input prices are taking some of the gloss off commodity prices, due largely to ongoing strength in oil prices following a pandemic-induced slump as well as elevated gas demand across Europe and Asia.

carbon crops as a result of strong climate policy.

Dr Davis said farmers needed a stable climate to continue to produce the food and fibre on which Australia and the world relied.

“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, but it also presents an incredible opportunity for Australia, thanks to our ample sun and wind, and our long history of innovation.

“It’s time for our work together across our communities to ensure we don’t just survive, but thrive into the future.

“Farmers for Climate Action looks forward to seeing more details and the modelling of Australia’s plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.”

Farmers for Climate Action is a movement of more than 6000 farmers and agricultural leaders working to ensure that farmers, who are on the frontlines of climate change, are part of its solution.

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Agriculture Victoria land management extension officer Greg Bekker said if farmers considered what the water in the dam was used for and potential losses, they could put things in place to minimise those losses.

“An estimate of how much your stock will drink should be made so you know what you are likely to need until after the autumn break,” Mr Bekker said.

“How much each animal will drink will vary depending on the type of animal, weight, stage of growth or pregnancy and as temperatures increase over summer.

“Knowing this, along with the total numbers of each class of stock, will give you the amount of water you need for stock use. If the dam is connected to a pump system for domestic use or watering gardens, then these figures should also be included in your calculations.”

The next biggest user (or loser) of water is evaporation.

Dams can lose the top one metre of water to evaporation each year; therefore having a small deep dam is a much better option than a large shallow one.

The amount of water getting into the dam will change, depending on runoff and the pastures above the dam.

Improved pastures, including deep rooted perennials and summer active species, will use more water and may reduce runoff.

“This, along with less rainfall means that at times you will get less runoff into your dams,” Mr Bekker said.

“It may not be an issue this year if dams have filled after a wet winter, but needs to be considered in the longer term for years when this does not occur.”

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Agriculture Victoria extension staff can assist farmers with information, planning and design for stock and domestic water systems.

Those interested in upgrading their farm water supply systems can attend a new online workshop to assist producers to evaluate their current farm water supply and plan future changes.

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“Now demand has returned but supply, particularly in US shale, continues to lag,” Mr Ziebell said.

“Gas markets are even more constrained amid supply chain issues in Europe. This points to even higher Australian input prices, particularly fuel and fertiliser, in coming months.”

Mr Ziebell said cattle prices remained out of step with trends in global markets and would remain a challenge for processors.

“The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator continues to push ever higher, exceeding 1,075 cents per kilogram this week,” Mr Ziebell said.

“With a big summer forecast for eastern and northern Australia, grass fever could push restocker demand even higher.

“While this is clearly an excellent result for producers, we remain convinced that this price trajectory is unsustainable in 2022 if weather conditions return to normal.”

Looking at the Australian dollar, Mr Ziebell said while it had recently risen back above US75c, NAB had forecast the currency would finish 2021 at around US72c.

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Clydebank ram sells for $30,250 IAN and Heather Baker, of Geraldine Stud in Clydebank, have finished on a high, selling a ram at the 31st Horsham National Border Leicester ram sale for $30,250 online last Monday.

The handsome ram broke a personal best record for the Bakers, being the highest-priced ram sold since the stud began in 1967.

The ram was one of five, with the other four selling to average $14,227.

Heather and Ian Baker of Geraldine Stud, Clydebank, sold this handsome ram for a whopping $30,250 last week.

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NEW jobs will be made available in Traralgon, after the state government backed a plan for a local dairy manufacturer to expand its export sales.

The support means Village Dairy now has the equipment it needs to supply increasing demand from Asian markets in the coming year.

The cheese and yoghurt manufacturer expanded its operations from Dandenong to Traralgon in 2019 after receiving initial support from the government and produces a range of yoghurts including pot set, Indian Dahi, Ayran and Greek, as well as Mango lassi and cheeses such as paneer, feta and haloumi.

The company recently received a $62,500 grant through the Regional Recovery Fund to upgrade its cool room and fill its biggest-ever contract.

Village Dairy has hired four new staff to run the equipment and deliver on the lucrative yoghurt packaging deal, taking its workforce to 18.

It is looking to hire more staff next month.

The Latrobe Valley Authority provided a stamp duty reimbursement through the Economic Growth Zone Reimbursement Scheme when the business bought the former Brancourts site in Traralgon in 2019.

As a result, 13 former Brancourts staff were hired by Village Dairy.

The dairy manufacturer has also benefitted from funding through the Agriculture Workforce Plan to semi-automate its cheese-packaging processes, allowing staff to work at a safe social distance from each other.

The Border Leicester breeders announced they would retire from breeding rams earlier this year, to focus on other agricultural pursuits, such as their cattle herd.

The Bakers’ dispersal sale in June of 97 ewes sold to an average of $2251, while Geraldine’s seven rams which went through the ring sold for an average of $5635.

Farm business essentials webinars FOR some farmers, running a business according to best practice management techniques is something to aspire to, but for many it’s not always easy knowing where to start.

To help farm business owners understand what best practice looks like, Agriculture Victoria is presenting three more webinars as part of its Farm Business Essentials webinar series.

With a ‘planning’ webinar already held last Wednesday, the ‘budgeting’, ‘managing profits’ and ‘succession planning’ webinars will be held in the next month.

The budgeting and managing profits webinars will be presented by Meridian Agriculture farm business consultant Paul Blackshaw. The succession planning webinar will be presented by lawyer Claire Booth — a Nuffield Scholar and cropping and beef farmer.

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The free, one-hour Farm Business Essentials webinars will be held from 7.30pm on • Wednesday, November 10: ‘Budgeting: How to create a budget, review it regularly, and use it as a communication tool’; • Wednesday, November 24: ‘Managing profits: How to make the best of high prices and good conditions and ensure business profits are put to best use’; and • Wednesday, December 8: ‘Succession planning: How a succession plan helps a farming business manage succession challenges’.

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To be eligible to apply local organizations must: ● Be an organization that provides benefit to the broader community. ● The Project must be completed within six months of receipt of funds. This may be extended upon written approval from the committee should extenuating circumstances arise. ● Organizations must agree to expend grant monies only in accordance with the successful grant project application. ● The project must be based within the East Gippsland and Wellington communities. ● Applicants must detail how the project will be funded and delivered.

Applications will close 30th November 2021 at 5pm. Successful applicants will be advised in December 2021 For further information please visit our website at https:/www.kalbaroperations.com.au

About us ● Loy Yang B is an electricity generator located in the picturesque Latrobe Valley currently supplying 20% of Victoria’s power. We are owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) and belong to the Alinta Energy family, a growing and innovative energy market disrupter. ● We are focused on increasing plant performance, efficiency and flexibility and are in search of people with expertise and experience to contribute to innovative new projects. ● We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and creating an environment where people with new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explore what is possible. ● We constantly strive to understand and meet broad community expectations regarding environmental management, health, safety and good corporate citizenship.

About the opportunity ● Competitive salary and other benefits. Generous superannuation, contributions above the superannuation guarantee or membership of a Defined Benefit Scheme. ● Flexible working arrangements to balance your work, life and play (base 36 hour, 4 day work week). Above award annual leave entitlements. ● Enjoy close proximity to great regional communities of Traralgon, Warragul and Sale, access to alpine regions and snow, expansive beaches, wilderness escapes and leading schools. ● Create change and ‘future ready’ the organisation through your involvement in key projects. ● Access to development opportunities to continue to grow leadership and technical skills that are highly transferable throughout industry.

What you’ll do ● Responsible for the safe control and operation of Loy Yang ‘B’ unit(s) and associated plant, within limits, for maximum efficiency and output while maintaining environmental compliance. ● Carry out regular plant inspections, take plant readings and direct Operator/ Technicians to do likewise. ● Actively provide leadership and development for other Operator/Technicians.

Train Operator/Technicians and others to improve their job knowledge and performance. Administer training for personnel supervised. Prepare training modules for plant personnel and conduct lectures.

What you’ll need ● Evidence of successful completion of an approved electrical utility power plant operator training program ● High risk licence for advanced boiler and turbine ● Knowledge of system construction, capacities, limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures, plant design and equipment locations and valving configurations ● Knowledge of permit procedures for safe access to plant ● Minimum three years’ experience as a panel operator of a large-scale brown coal fire power station ● Evidence of compliance with current CHO Victoria’s vaccine mandate If this sounds like you, don’t ignore this opportunity, make sure you: ● Address the key selection criteria, and complete the standard Loy Yang B Application for Employment Form available at http://www.loyyangb.com.au. ● Send the completed application and resume (including proof of ID and qualifications) to: Human Resources Group, Loy Yang B Power Station, Locked Bag 2500, Traralgon, Victoria 3844 or email lybhr@loyyangb.com by 7 November 2021.

Candidates that have not complied with these application instructions will not be considered.

Loy Yang B – powering your career!

Loy Yang B welcome applications from people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. We will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via the above email or 5177 2268 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone) so we can keep in touch and meet your needs.

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If you are an extraordinary person who wants to join a diverse team, be well rewarded with great salary, perks and benefits, then keep reading!

About us ● Loy Yang B is an electricity generator located in the picturesque Latrobe Valley currently supplying 20% of Victoria’s power. We are owned by Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) and belong to the Alinta Energy family, a growing and innovative energy market disrupter. ● We are focused on increasing plant performance, efficiency and flexibility and are in search of people with expertise and experience to contribute to innovative new projects. ● We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and creating an environment where people with new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explore what is possible. ● We constantly strive to understand and meet broad community expectations regarding environmental management, health, safety and good corporate citizenship.

About the opportunity ● Competitive salary and other benefits. Generous superannuation, contributions above the superannuation guarantee or membership of a Defined Benefit Scheme. ● Flexible working arrangements to balance your work, life and play (base 36 hour, 4 day work week). Above award annual leave entitlements. ● Enjoy close proximity to great regional communities of Traralgon, Warragul and Sale, access to alpine regions and snow, expansive beaches, wilderness escapes and leading schools. ● Create change and ‘future ready’ the organisation through your involvement in key projects. ● Access to development opportunities to continue to grow leadership and technical skills that are highly transferable throughout industry.

What you’ll do ● Perform and coordinate a wide range of facilities-based maintenance tasks, including carpentry, painting, cleaning, hosing, driving of vehicles and operation of mobile plant. ● Assist with supporting routine periodic and emergency plant maintenance as required. ● Plan, schedule and coordinate Utility Worker’s activities, prioritise tasks in conjunction with the Maintenance Team Leader.

What you’ll need ● General understanding of power station operations and maintenance activities. ● Knowledge of computerised applications, including MS Office. ● Broad experience in a wide range of basic plant and facilities maintenance tasks and activities with the ability to coordinate with external service providers. ● Heavy Truck Endorsement and High Risk Licence – Forklift, Basic Rigging, Mobile Crane, well regarded. ● Current Victorian Driver’s licence. ● Successful candidate will be required to comply with current CHO Victoria’s mandate If this sounds like you, don’t ignore this opportunity, make sure you: ● Address the key selection criteria, and complete the standard Loy Yang B Application for Employment Form available at http://www.loyyangb.com.au. ● Send the completed application and resume (including proof of ID and qualifications) to: Human Resources Group, Loy Yang B Power Station, Locked Bag 2500, Traralgon, Victoria 3844 or email lybhr@loyyangb.com by 14 November 2021.

Candidates that have not complied with these application instructions will not be considered.

Loy Yang B – powering your career!

Loy Yang B welcome applications from people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. We will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via the above email or 5177 2268 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone) so we can keep in touch and meet your needs.

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Catholic College Sale

Sale Netball Association

Representative Coaches for 2022

Every Student, Every Day

SALE COLLEGE

NEW Permanent Opportunities

Laboratory Technician

Is seeking to appoint the following:

Canteen Manager - Macalister Campus

(ongoing)

Maffra Hospital

Part-time: 25 Hours a week We welcome your applications for the above position.

Enquiries: Andrea Watson 03 5144 1711 Applications should be emailed to: Sale.College@education.vic.gov.au Closing Date: 12th October 2021

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Registered Nurses (Division 1) Enrolled Nurses Diversional Therapist

Central Gippsland Health are currently seeking applicants for roles within our network to deliver high quality person centred care. We have exciting opportunities for those who demonstrate excellence in teamwork, flexibility and reliability.

Opportunities exist within our Residential Aged Care and Sub-Acute sites working alongside a new leadership team in a supportive environment.

St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following Teaching position for 2022.

Classroom Teacher Fulltime Fixed term contract Commencing 27 January 2022 until 9 December 2022.

Classroom Teacher Fulltime - Ongoing Early Childhood Teacher -ELC Part time 0.5 FTE Fixed term contract Commencing 27 January 2022 until 9 December 2022

To apply for the role or for further information, go to https://centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Madelyn Brand, HR Coordinator

If you are interested please forward a current resume and cover letter to: hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au For a copy of the Position Descriptions please refer to our website: www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Undergraduate Accountant

Applications close Friday 5 November 2021.

Music Administrator

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To apply please visit Careers at srw.com.au

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Positions Available -

Service Manager, Sales Manager and Truck Sales Consultant

Early Learning Centre Co-Educator

After School Care Assistant

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au

Turnbull HINO Sale We are seeking a Service Manager, Sales Manager & Sales Consultant to be based in our brand new HINO dealership currently being built in Sale on the Princes Highway. This new HINO dealership is due to be completed in late 2021 & fully operational by January 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right people to join the company from the start & to assist with the growth of Turnbull HINO. Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience: ● Huge potential for motivated self-starters who are driven by success. ● Current and valid truck license HR min. ● Previous industry experience and knowledge. ● Ability to build effective relationships. ● Ambition to succeed. ● Highly motivated. ● Ability to self-manage performance, through taking initiative, results orientation, decisiveness and thoroughness. ● Ability to build a positive team spirit in the new dealership.

Your strengths would include: ● A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. ● Able to assist with the development and to promote the company and the product.

Disability Support Workers Disability Supported Accommodation

Executive Manager Infrastructure and Operations

Permanent part-time and casual positions Mirridong Services has provided disability services to Yarram and the surrounding community since 1966. Our two new residences are now complete and present several new opportunities to work within our Supported Independent Living houses as a Disability Support Worker.

Our two new residences will be home to seven people with intellectual disabilities who require assistance with all their daily living activities and overnight support.

Successful applicants will: ● Have experience and qualifications in Disability, Aged Care or Community Services; or a willingness to undertake on the job training or an adult traineeship. ● Hold a current driver's licence. ● Have or an ability to obtain Level 2 First Aid. ● Undertake a NDIS Worker Screening (Police Check). ● Be available for weekend and overnight work on a monthly roster. ● Comply with government vaccination requirements.

If you feel you have the skills and attributes to be an integral part of this new and exciting team with Turnbull HINO, please apply now with your current resume, cover letter and the contact details of 2 referees directed to: Tracey Cox Turnbull Hino Sale 303 York Street SALE VIC 3850 e: recruitment@turnbulls.com.au

Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicants. Excellent salary packaging available.

Overnight accommodation provided with ensuite and bedding.

For a copy of the Position Description please visit www.mirridong.com.au/employment.

For information contact Gregor MacAulay on 5182 5750.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume to and be emailed to: info@mirridong.com.au please address application to Mrs. Doreen Milne.

Closing date: Ongoing vacancy We provide opportunities for adults with a disability to make choices, achieve goals and gain independence.

Applications Close: Please apply now as we will be interviewing shortly.

Please note, the successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a current National Police Check, at own expense.

Must be a permanent Australian resident.

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Two positions exist for enthusiastic people with customer focus to help us continue growing in our Morwell Branch.

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KICK START YOUR CAREER WITH A WAREHOUSING TRAINEESHIP

(Full-Time) Are you looking for a change - a new career challenge?

Previous experience in the Bearing Industry would be a definite advantage. Computer literate and a Victorian Drivers Licence are required.

Remuneration to be negotiated dependent upon experience.

Applications close Wednesday November 3, 2021 Only mailed or emailed applications will be accepted.

Managing Director PO Box 3100 Morwell 3841 roger@gippslandbearings.com.au

Casual Bus Driver Vacancy Sale Depot

The Dyson Group of Companies is a family owned organisation and industry leader, which provides quality coach and bus services across Australia.

Our Sale Depot currently has casual Bus Driver vacancies. Reporting to the Bairnsdale Depot Manager, the successful applicant will require a current Heavy Vehicle License, Vic Drivers Certificate, as well as a Victorian Working with Children Check.

Our casual drivers have the potential to cover a variety of work including school runs, local route services, charter and V/Line.

Company expectations include: ● Picking up and setting down Passengers as per service within the specific time schedules. ● Provide a high level of customer service at all times. ● Have a strong focus on Safety ● Profession driving manner ● Flexibility in available work hours

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The successful applicants will be required to work within our small team environment. Ideally, you will have experience in stores and/or spare parts/a mechanical aptitude with a background in external sales.

Duties will include but not be limited to: ● Counter/Phone Sales and Quoting ● Goods Received/Purchase Orders ● Stock control

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Programmed Skilled Workforce would like to invite applications for a Warehouse Trainee commencing in early 2022. The Traineeship is for a period of 12 months.

Based at Loy Yang B Power Station, Victoria’s newest and most efficient coal-fired power station, you will work with an experienced and passionate team of people while completing a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing).

You will learn how to efficiently perform the warehouse functions and undertake inventory management duties associated with the operation of the power station.

This will include accurate and timely receipting of incoming materials, quality inspections of inventory, and utilising the computerised maintenance management system. You will be trained to operate material handling equipment to unload, load and store material, stock and equipment.

The successful applicant will: ● Work autonomously, keep others informed of progress, and seek assistance when necessary. ● Effectively communicate information orally or in writing and speak up on important matters. ● Be productive, punctual and reliable and have a proven track record of finishing tasks properly and on time. ● Deliver work of a high quality standard with minimal mistakes. ● Understand and comply with safety requirements at all times. ● Have a good working knowledge of computerised applications including the MS Office Suite.

Loy Yang B are committed to creating an environment in which people who have new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explore what’s possible. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who aspire to make a difference with a leading energy employer.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ROLE AND TO APPLY, GO TO JOBS.PROGRAMMED.COM.AU AND SEARCH WAREHOUSE TRAINEE. Only candidates who have addressed the selection criteria and followed the process stated on the website will be considered.

Applications close Friday, 12 November 2021.

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Please direct any queries to: Rich Dyson - (03) 5144 2623 If you would like to apply for this position, please forward a 1 to 2 page summary of your experience to Eric Rebillard, Recruitment Advisor careers@dysongroup.com.au

Senior Adivsor

Gippsland Motor Group are looking for additional experienced Automotive Motor Mechanics, and 3rd and 4Th apprentices to join our Dealerships located in Traralgon/Morwell/Leongatha with our Service Teams.

Responsibilities: ● Diagnose faults on vehicles ● Using diagnostic equipment ● Successfully repair or replace defective parts Requirements: ● Technical and mechanical expertise ● Able to use diagnostic equipment ● Productive Team player ● Able to work to meet deadlines and targets ● Self-motivated, organised ● Valid driver's licence All enquiries to the position can be made by contacting Andrew on 0408 748 251 or contact am@gmg.net.au for a position description.

Pharmacist Technician Full Time Permanent

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Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Do you strive to deliver exemplary patient care and professional health services?

Are an energetic and motivated Pharmacist Technician?

If so, we'd love you to join our team!

Central Gippsland Health are seeking to appoint an experienced Pharmacist Technician to join our team of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a pharmacy intern. The position suits someone who is a team player with excellent communication and computing skills with a desire to continually learn and is adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

To apply for the role or for further information, go to https:/centralgippslandhealth.mercury.com.au or contact Jacqueline Richards, Director of Pharmacy on (03) 5143 8611.

Classroom Teacher vacancies

The role is located Agency Performance and System Support Unit in the Inner

implementation of the Agency Monitoring Framework, including management of local service agreements though a risk based approach. The role is responsible

Learning Support Officer

for the driving quality improvement, strengthening service pathways, and

Housekeeper / General Cleaner

Busy motel requires a casual housekeeper to join our team.

Must be available to work on a 7-day roster including weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

No experience required Email resume to info@thematador.com.au

MILKER

Experienced casual milker req'd. for modern 30-aside Nambrok dairy, milking 330 cows with one other.

Drivers' licence and covid vax essential. Phone 0414 988 946.

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FORD TERRITORY

2005, no reg or RWC, eng no. JGAT5K3110, $4,900.

Phone 0419 307 864.

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BAR STAFF

The Sale Golf Club are looking for Casual Bar Staff to join their team.

We are in need of someone who can fill shifts on an adhoc basis at short notice on weekdays, weekends and for vacation blocks. Training will be provided to the right applicant. Casual Award rates will apply.

If this sounds like the job for you, please send your resume to admin@salegolfclub.com.au

Ford falcon ute, BF Mk 2, 5 speed, factory air, cruise, tow bar. 12 month reg WKV 807. $12,500.

Ph: 0428 238 818.

Gippsland Area, within the South Division. The team has responsibility for

health and human services. The role is accountable for the monitoring and

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business.

The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role.

To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net.

For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

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St Mary s Primary School Maffra

monitoring the performance of service providers funded to deliver a range of

Long Distance HC Driver

Situations Vacant

Are you

St Mary s promotes Child Safety practices in order for all children to learn in a safe and caring environment.

management?

of stakeholders in the community sector?

HOLDEN Cruze Z, auto 2016, h/back, exc. cond., one owner, 11 mths reg., heated seats, 58,611kms, r.w.c., 1HN-8ZK, $16,300.

Phone 0427 342 945.

for clients?

Jennifer Doultree, Manager Phone: 0400 579 122

Thursday 11th November 2021

Manager Commercial Services

For more information about this opportunity, please go to and download a position description to view departmental information, the selection criteria, our pre-employment screening requirements and our

Does your dynamic leadership style inspire others?

Do you consider yourself to be a self-starter who is focussed on

Diversity and Inclusion commitments.

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delivering high quality outcomes?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Advertise in the Gippsland Times and Latrobe Valley Express Motoring Section for $66.90 with a colour picture orr $53 without a picture *conditions A total of 16 issues!* apply

Applications close at 9 am on Monday 15 November 2021.

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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LOCALLY owned and driven 2007 Honda Accord Euro, 113,960 gen. km, one owner from new, 4 new tyres, pristine cond., always garaged, XIT-446 $9500. Ph 0488 393 711.

Engagements MITSUBISHI Magna ES, 2003, auto, e.c., elec. driver seat, mirrors, elec. windows front and back, a/c and heater, cruise, Pioneer CD, radio, bluetooth, rev. camera, 6mths reg., 1MZ-6DW, r.w.c., 207,266kms, $3650 o.n.o.

Ph 0450 017 249.

TOYOTA 200 series VX Landcruiser V8 diesel, 25,000 km, pearl white, 1LW1ZC, $105,000. P:0417 359 011

TOYOTA Camry Altise, 2016 build,

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All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties.

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

Birth notices: where both parents are named, signatures of both are required and telephone numbers to enable verification.

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Chicobi Joy Winnett

auto, tow bar, 81,000kms, 12 month reg, 1HM 3SC $19,500. located in foster 3960. Ph: 0400 833 115.

VW MULTIVAN.

2013, black with leather interior.

169,000kms, good condition. $30,000.

Reg inc. 1UK 7RG. Ph: 0409 291 434.

Caravans

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AMIET, John.

Chris, Wendy and family would like to thank many friends for their kind messages and condolences on the passing of their beloved Dad, Pop and partner to Fay. We sincerely thank Royal Freemasons, CGH Doctors and Staff, Bradley Cash paid for older and Annette from Lett's caravans. Phone Ken Funeral Directors and 0418 547 047.

Julie Duffy for their services and comTrucks passionate care.

JAYCO Conquest motor home 2015, 21', low kms, as new, toilet, shower, elec./gas hot water, self cont., many extras, 150L 3-way fridge, cruise, auto, GPS, rev. cam. w/sensors $115,000. Ph 5174 4647.

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Iseki 320, heavy duty tyres, good condition CLARK, Russell. $10,000 o.n.o. Phone October 28, 2021.

0412 749 532.

Condolences to Margaret, Larissa, Matthew, Ashley Marine and families on the loss of your dearly loved husband, father and BOAT 4.2m alum. Quintrex, grandfather.

40hp, elec. start, 35 hrs, A dear friend and fwd controls, all safety neighbour has gone gear, EPIRB, 2 radios, 2 fishing. depth sounders, swivel - Bev, Greg and James. seats, fish box and heaps more $12,000 non neg., must sell due to ill health.

Phone 0417 751 933.

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3.4m, 15hp, Mercury o/board, gal., f/u trailer, safety gear and extras $4200. Ph 5127 1501.

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JEEP Grand Cherokee, 75th Anniversary edition, 2016, SUV, auto, diesel, granite crystal/grey, 1JP-8SP, reg. till 1/3/2022, 122,008kms. $38,000. Ph 0419 371 636.

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GIBB, Mathew Daryl.

Gibby/Mat. Passed away October 24, 2021, aged 46 years.

Dearly loved husband of Tamara. Adoring father to Abby and Josh. Son to Robert (dec) and Adele (dec). Brother to Stuart, nephew and cousin to Val, Fred (dec) Andrea, Bill, Kev, Kayleen. Son-in-law to Rose and Paul.

Brother-in-law to Carolyn, Mark and Nikita, Carly CLARK, and Damien, Steve, Matt Russell John Ronald. and Kelsee.

15/11/1952 - 28/10/2021. Much loved Uncle Mat to Passed away peacefully many. at home, aged 68. Loving A million times I've Husband of Margaret.

Father of Larissa, Ashley, needed you, a million tears I've cried. If love and Matthew.

Father-in-law to Stacy, alone could have saved and Garry. Poppy to you, you never would James, Emily, Zoe, have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love Kelsie, Bryden, Kian. you still. In my heart you You had a smile for hold a place, no one else everyone, you had a heart can ever fill. It broke my of gold, you left behind the heart to lose you, but you memories that we will didn't go alone, part of me always hold. went with you, the day God took you home.

Death will not part us, or distance divide. Forever I will forever be your Mara and always you will be by XOXO our side.

I love you Big Fella - Josh Miss You, love you - Abby You never failed to do your best, your heart was I scream, the pain is too true and tender. You great not to. I cry, the simply lived for those you tears make an ocean at loved, and those you my feet. Exhausted my loved remember. heart stares blank into a To hear your voice, to see world which feels empty you smile, to sit and talk without you. The grief to you a while, to be makes me gasp for together in the same old breaths. I remember you way, would be our saving me from drowning as a child, you have greatest wish today. always been my hero.

It's not what we write, it's Memories of you and your not what we say, it's how love will slowly renovate we remember you in our that emptiness, It will lift me back on my own special way. feet as you did when we Love always Margaret. were young. I know it will Always so loving, carry me forward and thoughtful and kind, what protect me, as it has since beautiful memories you I was born. I am glad I got leave behind. You may to share my joy of have left this world fatherhood with you. behind, but you will never That my girls got to know leave our hearts and how special and fun you mind. were. Now this love will With tears we saw you flow back to Mara, Josh suffer, we watched you and Abby. I will be here fade away, our hearts for them like you were for were slowly breaking as me. you fought so hard to Love you my brother, go stay. You did not want to in peace to the after place leave us, but you did not with Mum and Dad. go alone. For part of us - Stu (Raven), Carolyn went with you. Deep in my and Bubba Girl (Aida). heart memories will be kept, to love and cherish You never failed to do and never forget. There is your best. Your heart was a place in my heart, that is true and tender. You yours alone, a part of my simply lived for those you life that no one else can loved, and those you loved will remember you, own.

Tears in my eyes will wipe till we meet again. away, But the love in my Love Paul and Rose, Damien, Carly and family, heart is there to stay.

Now you are peacefully Mark, Nikita and family, Steve and Lilly, Matt, sleeping, away from all your pain, but the love in Kelsee and family. memories will our hearts will always Your always live in our hearts. remain.

Words are few, thoughts Loved friend and nephew are deep, memories of you are ours of Russell and Jeanette.

Cousin of Ashliegh Brett to keep.

Love always Larissa, and Grace Colby and Flynn. As we smile Garry, Emily, Zoe. through our tears. The You are someone special, memories will always draw you near. The someone good and true, you will never be Backyard cricket just won't forgotten. We thought the be the same. We have to remember it's just a game. world of you.

A wonderful Father laid to Your laughter of the rest. For each of us he did smallest of things, your pride of your family is his best.

His life was good, his what love brings. You heart was kind, a better were one to hide your Father no one could find. deepest pain, your angel wings you have gained.

Rest peacefully Dad. We will always be there Love Ashley and James. for Mara, Abby and Josh.

Dad we are going to miss RIP walking through the door and hearing the words "hey kiddo" or the late Much loved nephew of night messages and Fred (dec) and Val phone calls and having you there to bounce jokes Matty, Even though you back and forth. You have are my cousin, you were always been there for us more like my little brother. in the good times and the You came to Munro when bad times, been a lending you were young, and I will ear whenever we had always remember riding questions or needed the motorbikes around the advice and having our late paddocks with you. We watched you grow into the night chats together.

You always put others man you became and before yourself even as treasure the memories of things got worse. You will our family get togethers. forever be in our hearts Love and miss you And dearly missed in our Kayleen.

Miss you Mate - Peter. family.

The fun times will never Thinking of you always, Matthew, Stacy, Kelsie, be forgotten - Love Emma, Haydan and Kiara.

Bryden, and Kian.

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GIBB, Mat. The Cobains School community would like to offer our deepest condolences to Tamara, Abby and Josh on the passing of Mat. He was a valued member of our community and will be sorely missed.

Rest In Peace

GIBB, Mathew Daryl.

The Chairman, board, management and members of CFA regret the passing of their esteemed colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

JORDAN (nee Shields), Anne.

Passed away October 27, 2021 in Sale.

Aged 81 years.

Loved and adored by: Roger (husband), Christopher and Stephen (sons), Katharine and Jacqui (daughters-in-law), Casey, Elly, Benjamin and Jesse (grandchildren).

Daughter to Isa and James (both dec.).

Sister to Jean and Isabel (dec.).

Resting Peacefully Dearest Anne, Thank you for a wonderful 56 years of marriage.

You meant the world to me and the birth of the family has capped off a perfect relationship. Many happy memories remain of our times in Western Australia and the camper van trips to Queensland.

Rest in peace my dear, till we meet again.

- Roger

KERBY, (nee Barfield), Margaret Mary (Margot).

Passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2021.

Daughter of Tom and Frances. Beloved sister to Beth and Kathleen.

Loving wife of Mack (dec).

Beloved mother of Anne, Trish, Peter, Phillip, Hugh and Ian. Mother-in-law of Ken, Marianne, Margareta, Donna and Robert.

Grandmother to Matthew, Jeremy, Andrew, Emah, Rian, Hannah, Erin, Justine, Steven, Brock, Mack, Tamara, Brent, Callan, Katie, Amber and Marcus.

Great grandmother to Aare, Caleb, Corran, Paige, Paiyton and Matilda.

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LONNEE, Kathleen.

28/11/1930 - 24/10/2021 Aged 90 years.

Loved wife of Robert (dec.).

Mother of Mark (dec.), Brett, Scott, and Dean.

Mother-in-law of Emma, Angie, Alison, and Bernadette.

Grandmother of Jarryd, Hannah, Kial, Rebecca, Amber, Travis and her great grandchildren Mia and Kai. Rest Peacefully If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for us, Place them in our Mother's arms And tell her they're from us.

Tell her we love her and miss her, And when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for a while.

Because remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But there's an ache within our hearts That will never go away.

- Brett, Scott and Dean.

God closed your eyes and took your hand, And left us to try to understand.

Others are taken, This we know, But you were ours And we loved you so.

You'll be in our thoughts every day, In our hearts you will always stay.

A silent prayer and a tear too, We will always love and miss you.

Brett, Angie, Kial, Amber, Mia, Kai, Bec and Travis.

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LUCARDIE, Eileen.

Passed away at CGHS Sale on October 27, 2021.

Aged 90.

Dearly loved wife of James (Dec.). Cherished mother of Fiona (Meaker), Dorothy, Denis and Robyn, Rosanne (Wood) and Kevin (Dec.).

Loved Nanny to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

You'll always be with us.

Private cremation.

ORMAN, Justin Paul.

Born 10/07/96, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home on the 22/10/21.

Aged 25.

After battling DMD for his whole life.

YOU ARE NOW FREE. Forever remembered and forever loved.

Love Mum (Anne), Geoff (Grumpy Step-Dad), Cassie, Maddie and Tamara. XXXXX Thank you to All the 'PCA's and others who have helped with Justin's care over the years.

A Private Cremation will be held.

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The committal service will be at the Stratford Cemetery. People are welcome to attend.

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JORDAN, (nee Shields).

A private funeral service for Mrs Anne Jordan will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 2:30pm on THURSDAY (November 4, 2021), followed by a private cremation.

In memory of Anne you may wish to make a donation to the MS Society.

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LONNEE A private funeral service for Mrs Kathleen Lonnee will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale BROWN. at 1pm TOMORROW A funeral service for Mrs (Wednesday November 3, Mary Coombe Brown 2021), followed by a WAS HELD on Wednes- private cremation. day October 27, 2021.

To my Mum, Please see our website You will always be with for Livestream details. me and so will Mark and Dad. I hope you find them, you will always be in my heart, but never lost, never forgotten.

I will always light a candle CLARK, when I am lost.

In accordance with his - Deano and Jenny. wishes, a p r i v a t e MCNEAL. Thanks for the lifetime of cremation for Mr Russell A funeral service for Mr memories, for your love John Ronald Clark will be Michael William McNeal WAS HELD on Friday and kindness, help and held.

October 29, 2021. encouragement.

- Scott and Alison Mum, I will always remember your special smile, your caring heart and warm embrace you always gave me. You being there for me and my late husband Mark, through good and bad times no matter what.

I will always remember you Mum because there will never be another one to replace you in my heart, and the love I always have for you.

See You When I See You! - Emma.

Dearest Granno, You were the one who was always there, you were the one that always cared.

The brightest star in all the sky, is that same sparkle once in your eye.

We'll never stop loving and never forget the greatest Gran we've ever met.

We will be with you again one day.

But for now we rest easy knowing you are with Dad and Pa, give them a hug for us.

We love you a million times around the moon and back Granno.

- Bern, Jarryd, Hannah and Kiahn xx

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LONNEE, Kathleen.

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Dear Kath, - Lois, Bruce and family.

Thank you for your wonderful friendship to Anne and I over the years, you were a true friend, a wonderful mother and you will be sadly missed.

My sincere condolences at this time to your family.

Rest in peace.

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A throwback to golden days as top-level players add quality to Gippsland League competition Liam Durkin IT appears to be destination Gippsland League in season 2022.

Remarkably, seven of the leagues 10 member clubs will feature ex-AFL players next season - the most ever in the leagues history.

A number of former professionals have either signed with or recommitted to clubs across the league.

Some, such as Sale’s Jack Leslie, Maffra's Danny Butcher, Wonthaggi’s Jarryd Blair and Moe’s Declan Keilty are local players who have returned home in recent years, while other high profile names have also been recruited to help clubs in their quest.

Traralgon recently secured the services of former Port Adelaide player Brett Eddy, as well as Hawthorn rookie Tom Schneider. The pair came to the Maroons thanks to a friendship with current coach Jake Best.

A little further west, Warragul has added two ex-AFL players in Nick Graham and Jed Lamb.

Gippsland boys both of them, Graham is from Traralgon and Lamb from Yarram. The former Carlton players will be looking to improve the Gulls fortunes in 2022 following some lean times.

At the other end of the Gippsland League boundary, former Port Adelaide and St Kilda player Logan Austin will coach Bairnsdale next season.

Austin’s appointment means Port Adelaide will be very well represented in the Gippsland League, as he will join Eddy and Butcher as a trio of former Power players in the local area.

Another local coach of note will be seen on a grander scale next season, with Drouin’s Clint Proctor taking the head at Box Hill.

Although Morwell doesn’t have any AFL players confirmed at this stage, the Tigers have been home to players of note in the past, with their back-to-back premiership team of 2013-14 featuring local boy Dean MacDonald, who was drafted to Richmond, and Collingwood 200 gamer Tarkyn Lockyer.

While Leongatha also might not have any former AFL players, the Parrots will have the next best thing in home-grown talent Aaron Heppell.

The younger brother of current Essendon captain Dyson, the junior Heppell won three best-andfairest medals for the Bombers in the VFL during his time and would have to be classed in the 'extremely unlucky' category to have never been given a crack at the top level.

With so many AFL players running around next season, Gippsland League followers of a certain vintage might be experiencing similar feelings to what was seen around the turn of the century.

The mid-to-late-1990s and early 2000s had a litany of ex-AFL players suiting up for various Gippsland League clubs.

Former Gippsland League player Dean Abbott recalled just how strong the competition was at the time.

“It was tough, unbelievably tough back then,” he said.

“There were no bad players at senior level.

“You never had any easy opponents or easy games, every club had some real stars.”

As Abbott explained, there was some genuine match winners getting around.

“I can remember Wonthaggi in particular had Brett Lovett, Dean Rice and Doc Wheildon,” he said.

“Leongatha had a bunch of ex-AFL guys. Adrian Campbell, Matt Mansfield, Paul Hudson, Michael Johnston, Barry Standfield, Standfield was a giant, Campbell was a big man, Brian Royal coached them at one stage, Christian Macri who came back from the Bulldogs.

“Sale had Anthony Banik who was an ex-number one draft pick.”

With this in mind, an interesting exercise may be to reflect on previous eras of the Gippsland League to try and determine when in fact the league was at its strongest.

Although comparisons are often unfair and it is too difficult to judge different eras, it is possible to get some understanding from the evidence available.

The general rule of thumb is that great players would play well in any era, but one does need to consider how much the game of football has changed over time, and also accept that statistics do not tell the full story.

An example of this could well be seen in Richmond champion Matthew Richardson, who kicked 91 goals in the 1996 AFL season but only laid a grand total of six tackles in the same year.

While there is no doubting Richo was an outstanding player, are his statistics skewed due to the fact there was nowhere near as much emphasis on team defence during that time?

Pivoting back to the Gippsland League, the 1990s

The addition of players such as Traralgon recruit Brett Eddy has left many pondering just how strong the Gippsland League will be in season 2022.

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Sale local and former Gold Coast defender Jack Leslie will be one of many AFL players in the Gippsland League next season.

Photo: Gold Coast Suns Football Club is generally considered to be the time when the league was in its heyday.

This claim could be justified by the fact the then Latrobe Valley Football League won the state country championship in 1990 and 1995 (as the Gippsland Latrobe FL).

It was said local players were more engaged with football around this time, as not many went away on holidays or did overtime at work during the season.

Those taking a different approach however might point to the fact the only reason the league was strong in the 1990s was because of the strength of four clubs - Traralgon, Morwell, Sale and Leongatha.

Those four clubs played in every grand final during the decade except one (Moe played Traralgon in 1999), with the Maroons only missing the grand final in 1996 and 1997 - the two seasons they were in the VFL. Conversely, the modern-day Gippsland League has been much more even.

From 2010 to 2019, seven of the leagues 10 member clubs featured in the senior grand final.

The 2019 season was particularly even, as only three wins separated the team that finished last to the team that played finals.

Additionally, 2019 saw only one win separate the minor premier from fourth.

While it is hard to draw much on the curtailed

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season just gone, league and club officials will be hoping trends continue to follow 2019 to make sure that season alone is not an aberration, as all in local football are surely seeking to head toward true equalisation.

The debate on equalisation leads to the question of does a healthy competition constitute a high standard?

That is a question to ponder for another day, but it would be possible for the two to coexist depending on demographics.

Proponents saying the standard of the Gippsland League has decreased might point to the fact the league’s most recent placing on the Community Championship Rankings had it outside the top 10, in what could be viewed as an indictment on the quality of football in the area.

It should be noted however that the legitimacy of those rankings is for the most part, neither here nor there, as they have been based on interleague matches played once a year when the best players are either injured or don’t make themselves available.

To help address this, the Gippsland League took the praiseworthy step a few years ago of implementing a self-nomination process for interleague, so players were putting their hand up because they genuinely wanted to.

In the eyes of many passionate Gippsland League supporters, the league, as the only major league

Former Yarram footballer Jed Lamb, who played at Sydney, GWS and Carlton, will line-up for Warragul alongside former Blues teammate Nick Graham in 2022. Photo: Carlton Football Club

in Gippsland, could rightfully take a place inside the top 10 at least.

With so many ex-AFL players set to step onto the fields of the Gippsland League next season, logic would suggest the standard should increase substantially.

Just how substantially remains to be seen, but given the calibre of players, the profile of the league will no doubt be raised, which can only help football in the region.

As for this writers view, he is a modernist, believing that the sport of today is the best it’s ever been played. Sport science, technology, ground conditions and coaching have all improved, so the standard of play should really continue to rise because of this.

If the standard of the Gippsland League does reach a new level next season, it is sure to carry much more meaning for the premiership winning team in years to come.

Perhaps the debate on comparing eras is best left to the great author George Orwell, who said: “Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it”.

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THE Sale-Maffra Cricket Association has released its fixture for the season ahead, with some bumper games scheduled for round one.

Reigning premier Stratford will host Maffra in a replay of last season’s grand final.

The two sides look relatively similar going into the season so both will be hoping for a win to start the summer strongly.

Longford will play Rosedale-Kilmany with both teams looking to make up after a poor 2020-21.

Semi-finalists Boisdale-Briagolong will take on Collegians while Bundalaguah will battle Sale.

The Swans dropped out of the top four last season after winning the premiership in 2019-20 and will be looking for a strong return this season.

The Bulls have always been there or thereabouts and will be hoping with coaches Nathan Hibbins and Matt Dowsett that they can return to the finals.

For a full preview of the SMCA season, grab a copy of Friday's Gippsland Times.

THE Gippsland Goannas Veterans cricket team is raring to get back on the park.

The club played a practice match on Sunday at the Bundalaguah Cricket Ground, which was followed by the annual meeting.

Draws have been announced for all grades with cricket matches commencing from the first weekend in November.

The first game for the Over 50 team will take place on Sunday, November 14, and will be a home game against 2020-21 premier Geelong.

There will be just five home-and-away games for this team, about every second Sunday, before finals in early February.

The Over-60 team will also have a home game first up on Sunday, November 7 against the Koo Wee Rup Over-60 team. This team will play 14 games during the season, in the new restructured competition, which sees the 30 plus teams placed into two zones.

Unfortunately Gippsland will not play against some of the stronger clubs from the west and north of the state.

There is a new Veterans Cricket Victoria competition this year for Over-70 cricketers.

Some clubs have joined together to form a team, while the Goannas have opted to go at it alone.

It is certain the Goannas will need a few recruits to be able to field a team in the eight games for the new season.

The first of these is a home game, midweek in the week of November 8 to 12 and will be against the combined Yarra Valley/Ringwood Veterans.

Any veteran cricketers in Gippsland who feel they can still enjoy participating in a game of cricket should phone the Goannas secretary Ian Gibson on 0427 376 776.

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AS Gippsland Grammar gears up for a return of competition rowing, students are breaking national indoor rowing records.

Gippsland Grammar Year 11 student Billy Osborne broke multiple indoor rowing records.

The school is doing a number of indoor rowing competitions to ensure they are prepared for a big summer of meets.

The indoor rowing machines are similar to what you see in a gym and according to director of rowing at Gippsland Grammar Nick Bartlett, they are a great way for the team to train.

"We do the indoor rowing to supplement our outdoor training, especially during COVID times," he said.

Osborne has broken numerous records to go with the current national 1000 metre record he currently holds.

Osborne broke the one minute, four minute and the 500 metres rowing records.

Bartlett knows that Osborne is a special talent, his outdoor exploits are equally as impressive.

"He and his partner Lindsay Hamilton are fantastic rowers," he said.

Hamilton and Osborne have formed a formidable partnership and are the current national champions in the under 19 double skull.

They have both represented Victoria and hold multiple state titles.

Bartlett is immensely proud of his two rowers but says that the rowing at the school has so many benefits for all that participate.

"Rowing brings a lot of value to our students, it creates important life skills," he said.

"We are just happy to be back rowing.

"We are happy the kids are back enjoying themselves and seeing all of their mates".

The school has enjoyed a large amount of achievements in their history according to Bartlett.

"We have a good history of success and enjoy competing against other schools," he said.

Bartlett said the first on the water race for the school should be Saturday, November 20.

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Bence lands breakthrough win Liam Durkin SALE thoroughbred trainer Angela Bence secured the first win of her career on Saturday, with four-year-old gelding Clinched winning at the Latrobe Valley Racing Club's Traralgon Derby Day meeting.

Ridden by jockey Jack Hill, Clinched took out the Latrobe City Council 58 Handicap (1430m), coming home strongly after sitting 10th with 400m to go.

The son of Dundeel is a recent arrival at the Bence’s stable, having previously been trained by the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young combination.

Bundalaguah trainer Sharyn Trolove had a placing in the WIN Network Gippsland Maiden Plate (1900m), with Raid The Bar coming second to Be Alert.

Expert trainer Peter Moody dominated the meeting, securing three winners, while this year’s Moe Cup winning jockey Patrick Moloney steered home the same number of victors - two of which were for Moody.

It could be the start of a big few days for Moody, who saddles up favourite Incentivise in today’s Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Strong wind gusts from Friday played havoc in the hours before the first race, as up to 600 metres of rail had to be cleared from the track.

Moody got his first win of the day on the board in the Latrobe Valley Express 3YO Maiden Plate (1100m), with Dubai Nights strolling through to win by more than two lengths.

It was more of the same for Moody in the Gippsland Motor Group Maiden Plate (1430m), as Sudann won by three lengths from Samedi with Moloney again riding in the saddle.

The RACV Solar 58 Handicap (1900m) saw Moloney make it a riding treble on board $3.70 favourite Saving.

Moody got his third winner for the day in the Vale Lindsay Cameron BM64 Handicap (1100m), as Dance to Dubai won by a length from Eagle Spirit.

Arguably the best finish was saved for the last race in the Cleaners World Traralgon 58 Handicap (1100m), which saw less than 0.3 of a length separate the top three finishers.

Bailarin narrowly edged out Commanding Witness for Moe trainers Paul and Tracey Templeton.

Latrobe Valley Racing Club (LVRC) chairperson Frank Bezzina said the event went well considering the weather leading in, and wished to thank all who supported the club.

“It was a really good day,” he said.

“The weather was up and down with patchy rain, but the track was magnificent - the best it has ever looked.

“All the top trainers were really happy with it.

“We had no problems getting sponsorship this year. It helps because, apart from our track manager, we are all just volunteers.”

The club will now turn its attention to Traralgon Cup Day, with Bezzina saying it was full steam ahead for the LVRC until the event on Sunday, November 28.

“There is lots of interest, the dining room is already booked out,” he said.

“We’re on the up, our facility has been upgraded in the dining room so we’re looking forward to the cup.”

Sale trainer Angela Bence got the first win of her career at Traralgon on Saturday after Clinched (pictured) won the Latrobe City Council 58 Handicap. Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos

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