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Medical student shares her experiences working at Sale how patients embraced me with open arms, the willingness to speak to me and to let me perform skills without a single grumble or look of annoyance. “They would always say “Well you've got to learn somehow, I don't see why not.”. The community that I built for myself at the hospital also enriched my experience last year, with registrars that would go out of their way to teach me, and a consultant even inviting me over for Christmas with his family as I was alone in the region. Everyone around me, both in and out of hospital, became my family,” she said. Outside of her studies, Ms Congdon joined the local community theatre company as well as undertaking many day trips around the region visiting wineries, going to lakes and beaches. She is excited about what is on her radar in the next 12 months. “We can start exploring different specialties like Psychiatry and Paediatrics. I'm looking forward to going back on the wards and making connections with the team and patients alike. But I am also looking forward to resuming my adventures around Gippsland with a different group of peers and enjoy everything Gippsland has to offer again,” she said. As for staying in the region once she’s a qualified, Ms Congdon said. “Once you've grown roots in a community, how can you ever bear to leave it. And for me, that place and community is Sale. I have enjoyed every moment on this personal and medical journey that I have embarked here last year. Though life might take me to another community at a different point in time, for now, for me, Sale is home and where I intend on starting my professional career and continuing my personal life,” she said.

LAST month saw the start of the academic year, with 149 Monash medical students commencing their clinical placements across Gippsland. These include 12 fourth year medical students returning to Gippsland after completing 3B in the region, three fifth year medical students returning to Gippsland after completing 4C in the region alongside the rest of the third, fourth and fifth year medical students. This year, 103 graduate entry students will undertake their first year of medicine at Monash Rural Health’s Churchill campus. Samantha Congdon is doing her fourth year in Sale and Bairnsdale this year, having done her third year in Sale last year. She is one of 25 Monash medical students (years 3-5) who will spend this year completing placements in Sale, at Central Gippsland Health Service and local GP clinics. Before last year, Samantha had never been to Sale or Gippsland but she has fallen in love with the area and hopes to continue her studies and career there. “There were so many positives about my time in Gippsland that it's hard to just find a couple of reasons or highlights that have led me to stay,” she said. “But if I had to choose three main reasons, it would be how I was treated as a part of the medical team, how I was treated as a part of the community, and all the adventures that I've been able to have in Gippsland. “As a medical student, you always hear that rural students will get more hands-on experience in terms of doing procedural skills, but it wasn't simply that, it was how I was integrated into the team, rarely left behind, being offered opportunities by consultants that I would never imagined to have had.” Ms Congdon said another big aspect of her love affair with Gippsland and Sale was

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Heyfield favourite is returning A FONDLY remembered Heyfield tradition will return this week after an absence of almost three decades. The Heyfield Timber Festival, a staple of the 1980s and early 90s, will be held again this weekend after a 28-year hiatus. The festival was renowned for showcasing the timber industry and recognising the importance of that industry in the Heyfield community. But after long being consigned to nostalgia, a small committee came together during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown to bring it back. Organiser Felicia Stevenson said one of the

reasons the group sought to bring the festival back was to highlight the importance of timber to not just the Heyfield community but the wider world. “Our Mission is to demonstrate the sustainability of the hardwood timber industry ‘Sustainably From the Hills to the Mills and Beyond’ is our slogan,” Ms Stevenson said. “We want to show the community what the native timber industry is all about, its benefit to the community and also sharing its proud history.”

Initial plans had the festival slated to return last year, but when COVID-19 related measures meant that had become too difficult, it was pushed back to this coming weekend. And despite COVID-19 still very much a factor, measures have been made to ensure a safe and compliant festival for all. A range of activities will be held throughout the festival including stalls, vintage displays, carnival rides a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, live music and the biggest drawcard of all – an old- fashioned woodchop event organised

Bruthen prepares to play host to the country’s ‘Biggest Little Blues Festival’ IT IS the festival three years in the making. After COVID forced the cancellation of the Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival in 2020 and 2021, there’s a lot of pent-up excitement behind this year’s event which returns to the town of Bruthen on February 18-20. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the festival this year is shaping to be the “welcome back” party that musicians, music lovers and locals alike have been waiting to celebrate for so long. Proudly renowned as Australia’s “biggest little Blues Festival,” the big names performing at this year’s festival include three-time ARIA award winning band The Badloves, Jimi Hocking, Brooke Taylor & The Poison Spitting Gin Queens, and Dan Dinnen and Shorty, plus local performers including Olivia Lay, and Raven and the Dove. “After the couple of years we’ve all had, it will be amazing to bring the festival back to Bruthen, to have some great live music and to be able to celebrate together as a community,” Festival Organising Committee head Joy Manley said. The festival includes both free and ticketed live music events, as well as music, art and storytelling workshops, guided music and art walks around the township, local food, beer and wine, and a two-day market in the main street. Tickets are available online, or you can just head into Bruthen during the festival and buy tickets from the festival information stand - at the Bruthen Inn Hotel on Friday night, or Bruthen Music store in the main street on Saturday. The volunteer-run, weekend-long festival opens with the traditional great local music showdown, The Friday Night Jam. The live music continues on Saturday, culminating on Sunday afternoon at the Blues Recovery headlined by Jimi Hocking.

by South & Central Victoria Gippsland Axeman’s Association. The event has received significant support from a number of organisations involved in Victorian forestry such as VicForests, Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), First Super and South & Central Victoria Gippsland Axemen. The Heyfield Timber Festival will be held on Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20 at Gordon Street Reserve, Heyfield. For more information, you can visit heyfieldtimber festival.com.au.

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MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after a cyclist died in an alleged hit-run collision in Cobungra on Saturday. The man was riding a bicycle on the Great Alpine Road when he was struck by a vehicle believed to be an orange Ford Ranger about 8.35am. The cyclist, a 62-year-old Queensland man, sadly died at the scene. A 25-year-old Swifts Creek man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop and fail to render assistance. He has been bailed to appear at the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court tomorrow. Police are urging anyone who witnessed an orange Ford Ranger travelling east on the Great Alpine Road or anyone with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival is on from Friday to Sunday. Photo: contributed A new addition to the festival this year are the outdoor live concerts on Saturday afternoon and evening, “Blues in the Paddock.” Concert goers can bring their own chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy great live Blues in a wide open outdoor space. It’s a great option for families, and there will be a range of local beer, wine and food vendors on site. For more information, you can visit www.bruthenblues.com.au

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Key workers get extension for booster of COVID-19

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KEY workers now have until March 12, 2022 to receive their third COVID-19 vaccination. February 12 was previously set as the deadline for workers in a number of sectors to get their third jab. However, Victoria’s health authorities announced a four-week extension last Thursday. Workers in the healthcare, aged care, disability, emergency services, correctional facility, quarantine accommodation and food distribution sectors who were eligible to get their additional COVID-19 vaccination by January 12, will now need to receive their third dose by March 12 – provided they can demonstrate a booking. From March 12, workers in the above sectors will need to provide proof of their third dose to attend work, or provide a medical exemption by an authorised medical practitioner. Employers will need to confirm employees have received their third dose and keep a record in line with pandemic orders. Workers who were not eligible to receive their additional dose by January 12 will need to receive their third dose by March 29.

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AGL has assured the Latrobe Valley that it will require a skilled workforce to help the company transition its coal assets after it had announced new climate targets last Thursday. AGL Energy chief operating officer Markus Brokhof said the earlier closure timeline for Loy Yang A would be undertaken in a staged approach between 2040 and 2045. It comes as the energy giant announced it was closing the plant three years earlier than its original planned schedule in 2048 as it progresses to splitting the company into two separate entities. Mr Brokhof stressed the decision to close Loy Yang earlier was independent from any government policy, and no agreements had been made with governments before unveiling the announcement. "We took this on our own account to reflect the ambition to move to lower our carbon footprint," he said. The announcement was made at a half-yearly results presentation to stakeholders on Thursday morning. The company's coal assets will become part of the newly-formed Accel Energy, while the retail arm will be handed over to AGL Australia. Following the proposed demerger, Accel Energy will exit coal no later than 2045. It is also bringing forward the closure of its New South Wales Bayswater plant to 2033 from 2038. AGL Australia plans to reach net zero by 2040 with a 50 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030, and will underwrite three gigawatts of renewable and flexible capacity. AGL stated the company plans to "responsibly transition our operations to reduce our environmental footprint" while supporting "our people and communities through the transition". This includes re-purposing each of its thermal sites into low carbon energy industrial hubs, and invest in renewable and new generation technology.

Mr Brokhof said the company would still require a workforce with the necessary skills to turn Yang into an energy hub. He said plans were already underway for a $150 million 200 megawatt grid scale battery at Loy Yang which should be online next year, providing a short-term investment. Mr Brokhof said feasibility studies were still being carried out into a full commercialisation of the HESC coal-to-hydrogen pilot plant at Loy Yang. But he said this did not mean that Accel would "put all its plans around HESC". "We are looking at a commercial phase for each of our hubs, we will develop a master plan, but we still have 18 years to go," Mr Brokhof said. "We will develop a fully-fledged hub concept with all the industries we are targeting and infrastructure. The Hunter Valley hub will act as a reference for what we do at Loy Yang. "This will create a continuation for the workforce, but no one can say what this final set-up will be." The news comes as AGL had been seeking expressions of interest for voluntary redundancies at its coal plants including at Loy Yang A. Mr Brokhof said these were still being evaluated and would announced later this year. He said the company would still require the coal plant to run reliably and would carry out a planned maintenance schedule, to "invest continuously in the reliability of Loy Yang". "We have cost pressures, market prices have drifted lower and we still have to make sure we run an efficient operation," Mr Brokhof said. Meanwhile, Loy Yang B operator Alinta Energy had already flagged the potential for an early closure in its most recent sustainability report released last year. The report stated Alinta was also investigating emission reductions, including net zero carbon scenarios for Loy Yang B to supply "dispatchable, renewable energy to support network stability".

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Think big when voting at election AFTER nine years of this government, we should look beyond the “sugar hit” policies being offered by all parties and ask these questions:  Am I better off than I was when they came to power?  Is the country in better shape than when they came to power?  Is the governance and ethics of government in better shape than when they came to power?  Will whoever I vote for work for our interests not their own career? Forget the trivia of this tax cut or that bill passed and think about what this country needs to grow securely, to prosper, to preserve the environment, without which there can be no economy or jobs, and to leave a legacy your grand-children will applaud. Vote wisely! John Gwyther, Coongulla

stability in that time. During every day of Her Majesty's reign, The Queen has remained true to the public vow she gave on her 21st birthday in 1947: “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service." Australians will be pleased to learn that The Queen renewed that vow in her Accession Day statement. God save our gracious Queen. Long may she reign. Nicholas Tam, Australian Monarchist League spokesman Traralgon East, Victoria

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ON Sunday, February 6, 2022, Australia and our Commonwealth kin marked the 70th anniversary of Accession Day. On that day in 1952, the world awoke to the distressing news of the passing of HM King George VI, and a young Princess Elizabeth became our Queen. At the time, The Queen and Prince Philip were part way through a Commonwealth tour undertaken on behalf of her ill father and were in Kenya. The young royal couple famously stayed overnight at the Treetops Lodge inside Aberdare National Park, Kenya, prompting their safari guide, Sir E.J. Corbett, CIE, VD to write the following in the guest book: "For the first time in the history of the world, a young girl climbed into a tree one day a Princess, and after having what she described as her most thrilling experience, she climbed down from the tree the next day a Queen—God bless her." For the first time in Australian and Commonwealth history, in 2022 we will have the unique and unprecedented privilege of celebrating a Platinum Jubilee. The festivities on Sunday commence what will be a special year of celebration, with public buildings in all Australian capital cities being illuminated in purple lighting to commemorate the beginning of the Platinum Jubilee year. Further celebrations will take place later this year, culminating in the official Platinum Jubilee festivities in June 2022, including the renaming of Aspen Island in Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin as Queen Elizabeth II Island, and the dedication of the Queen Elizabeth Water Gardens. Closer to home, many Gippslanders will personally remember the historic visit of The Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh as part of their Royal Tour of Australia in 1954, arriving by aeroplane at East Sale on March 3, 1954 and subsequently travelling by royal train along the Gippsland railway, meeting and greeting wellwishers in Traralgon, Yallourn,

Queen Elizabeth II marked 70 years of her reign earlier this month. Photo: Contributed and Warragul en route to Melbourne. I urge our leaders in local government and community organisations to join in the national celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee during this special year, and to consider organising their own events for the community. The Australian Monarchist League will be delighted to assist in publicising local events throughout the country and ask that you provide details to us at secretary@monarchist.org.au. Having reigned as Queen of Australia for 70 out of our 121 year history as a federated nation, I look forward to joining with fellow Australians in celebrating Her Majesty's service to our nation as our Sovereign. Having taken advice from every prime minister since the time of Churchill and Menzies, met every US president since Harry Truman, and throughout extraordinary social and technological changes globally encompassing the arrival of colour television, manned spaceflight, the fall of the Soviet Union and the arrival of the internet age, The Queen has been a steadfast beacon of duty, service and

WE’VE had our right of choice and to have control over our daily lives ripped out of our hands in the past two years. Now, with more than 93 per cent of Victorians fully-vaccinated and hospitalisations for COVID on the decline, we deserve the chance to get back to normal life. While the state government continues to arrogantly impose handbrakes on our freedoms – against the advice of medical experts – The Nationals are proposing a common sense, safe way forward. We believe there’s five changes that will immediately put families, businesses and local communities on the path to recover and rebuild. With contact tracing no longer occurring, QR Code check-in requirements should be suspended for low-risk settings. Further, density limit rules should be removed for hospitality and entertainment so they can welcome back more Victorians. We believe more people will start planning a weekend away and spending in our local towns if they can be confident we won’t be thrown back into lockdown. That’s why we’ve committed to no more lockdowns. No ifs. No buts. No more lockdowns. Labor must match this commitment, as well as ruling out imposing a booster mandate for the general Victorian community. Regional Victorians can be trusted to continue to do the right thing – for themselves, their families and their communities. We have all done what has been asked of us and it’s now time to allow all Victorians to recover and rebuild so we can make Victoria Number One again. Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

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End date for Australia’s coal use must be locked in

AT present the situation in Australia relating to the continued use of coal to produce energy is in one very big mess. Our Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to agree to phase out coal at last year’s climate conference in Glasgow. The federal government seem to be reluctant to deal with the problem concerning coal for fear of upsetting Barnaby Joyce, leader of The Nationals. The unofficial Australian national view recognises that coal must be soon outed as a fuel generator, but little or no support is received from the federal government in relation there to. The narrow, but unflinching view from Mr Joyce is that the use of coal to produce energy for Australia will stay for a long way into the future. The United Nations has made it perfectly clear that climate change will remain an enormous problem for Australia for as long as coal continues to be used to produce energy. This is a situation where strong federal leadership is a necessity, there are so many conflicting views, however because our Prime Minister's hands are seemingly tied as a result of the Mr Joyce-Nationals situation, the required leadership is not likely to come. Spare a thought for the families of those involved, one way or another, in the coal industry. They are being treated in a very cruel way not knowing what is going to happen and when. One can only hope that the May election will lead to a clarification of the situation. There is only one certain factor here and that is that the use of coal must cease if climate change is to be dealt with properly. Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank, South Australia

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MONTGOMERY youngster Henry Ryswyk has fought a remarkable battle in his first three years of life against a rare condition which caused daily seizures, but he is now smiling and seizure free. When Maren and Kase Ryswyk welcomed their second son into the world, their eldest son Leo had his own little brother, and everything seemed to be going smoothly. “Henry was born in February 2019, and the first two days in hospital was fine,” Henry’s mother Maren Ryswyk said. “He was classed as being happy and normal, so we went home after the second day, but the next morning he got up and had a seizure, so we took him to hospital. “He was transferred to Monash and after three days doing tests on him, he was diagnosed with a brain malformation, which caused seizures.” Henry was diagnosed with Hemimegalencephaly (HME), which is a rare condition in which one-half or one side of the brain is abnormally larger than the other, and causes seizures. “For the first year, we were in and out of hospital, and they couldn’t stop the seizures with medications,” Ms Ryswyk said. “Henry was on six different medications at one point. “We tried CBD oil, which did stop the seizures for four months, and he started developing a little more. “While it did stop the seizures completely, we knew they would eventually come back.” The CBD oil was privately sourced. “Some doctors were keen, and others didn’t really want to have a bar of it,” Ms Ryswyk said.

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“You could access it through the hospital system, but it was taking a long time to access it and get onto the trials, so we sourced it privately.” Then on Henry’s first birthday, the seizures came back. “About three weeks after that he went to the Royal Children’s Hospital for his hemispherectomy, which was a surgery where they disconnect the right-hand side of the brain,” Ms Ryswyk said. “It was an 11-hour surgery, and the team at the hospital was absolutely unbelievable, we were really well looked after. “He was having five to 30 seizures a day, but now with continuous therapies, he’s developed heaps and is seizure free. “Not a single seizure since the operation, but now the left-hand side of his body is partially paralysed. “Therapy is helping a lot and he’s working on walking at the moment, and he can say a few words and knows how to get his communication across. “They reckon he’s going to be able to walk with a limp, he’s got a walking frame that he uses by himself and he’s working on the steering. “His peripheral vision on the left-hand side of each eye will probably never come back, but other than that his vision is pretty good, his hearing is great and he’s really outgoing.” Ms Ryswyk said these treatments are paid through the NDIS. “We’re lucky to be in

this country and have that service,” she said. “He’s been going to daycare and he’s been very social, in fact he’s starting kinder.” Ms Ryswyk said Henry is a "really happy little boy”. “He loves The Wiggles and Minions, he loves music, he’s doing music therapy, hydrotherapy," she said. “If you’re going through anything like this through the hospital system, be strong, don’t give up and be a good advocate for your child, and listen to your own instincts. “As a mum or dad, you know your own child, and if something is wrong, don’t let anyone tell you any different.”

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Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien is demanding answers on bungled roadworks across Gippsland.

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Bumpy road no progress MEMBER for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien has taken to State Parliament demanding answers from Roads Minister Ben Carroll over roadworks bungles last year that have angered Gippsland motorists. Mr O’Brien said a number of projects last year including shoulder widening of key roads in the region resulted in poor quality outcomes and potholes and road surface damage within weeks or months of the works being completed. Speaking in Parliament, Mr O’Brien called on Mr Carroll to explain the bungle and outline whether taxpayers would again be forced to pay for the repairs. “When this funding was announced jointly by the federal and state governments last year I certainly strongly welcomed it as much needed

improvements to many of our local arterial roads such as Bengworden Road, Longford-Loch Sport Road, Rosedale-Longford Road and TraralgonMaffra Road," he said. “However not long after the works were completed it was clear they were sub-standard with the join to the shoulder and the main road breaking up quickly and leaving potholes and dangerous road surfaces. “I wrote to the Minister some months ago about this issue, but he declined to respond instead asking Regional Roads Victoria (RRV) to contact me directly. “While RRV has acknowledged the works were not up to scratch, there are still many answers we deserve.” Mr O’Brien said with patching and repair

works underway over recent weeks it was clear Gippslanders and taxpayers deserve an explanation. “I’ve asked the Minister to investigate and explain what went wrong, who was at fault and who is paying for the rectification works," he said. “While there is no doubt wet weather played a part, anecdotally I have heard suggestions that contractors were unhappy with what they were required to do by RRV and it’s time the Minister gave an explanation. “Gippslanders are already having to deal with very ordinary roads – to now be double charged to have these works rectified is adding salt to the wound.” Mr Carroll has 30 days to respond to Mr O’Brien’s request.

A GIPPSLAND independent cinema has received a financial boost thanks to Federal Government SCREEN Fund. Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said Sale Cinema had received $35,000 as one-off financial relief due to the impacts of COVID-19 on cinema operators. “Cinemas in Gippsland, especially locally run independent ones have been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions and this financial support will help them get back on their feet and cover operational costs,” Mr Chester said. “While many businesses could adapt to provide takeaway or online models, cinemas faced months of closures or restricted numbers over the last couple of years. “Supporting local cinemas as they recover ensures the doors remain open and locals can enjoy films. Round two of the Supporting Cinema’s Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund is now open, with applications closing April 30, 2022. For further information visit: https://www. screenaustralia.gov.au/funding-and-support/ covid-19-support/screen-fund

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Jennings, Murphy on board of RFCS RFCS Gippsland recently appointed two new members to the Board, welcoming Peter Jennings and Damian Murphy during their annual general meeting held in November 2021, injecting a new perspective to the governance, future demand and direction of the community service. Mr Jennings has been a generational farmer in Gippsland for more than 40 years and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2017 for his services to the Gippsland community. He brings an acute understanding of how best the organisation can serve our community, previously leading RFCS Gippsland as a rural financial counsellor for five years and executive officer for nine years before retiring in 2016. Mr Murphy also brings first-hand experience and knowledge of regional industry needs. Currently the deputy chair of Nuffield Victoria after being awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2012 to study Young Farmer Finance Schemes, Mr Murphy is a Gippsland farmer; small business owner, and is a leader in agriculture policy and advocacy; holding advisory positions on agricultural industry councils and boards.

It was an end of a substantial and important era for outgoing Board members, Aubrey Pellett (chair) and Robin Lowe (treasurer), both committing nine years each to the success of RFCS Gippsland. Their focus was to be a valuable community service, meeting the contemporary needs of local farmers and small businesses and providing critical support during crises. Dean Cullen, newly-appointed chair of RFCS Gippsland, reflected on their collective contributions, particularly during a turbulent era for farmers experiencing compounding industry downturns, environmental disasters and pandemic, while ensuring continued funding from state and federal governments. “It was a privilege to work with Aubrey and Robin, both highly respected and valued by everyone. They made a significant impact to the organisation and we can’t thank them enough for their enormous contribution to our community. We also warmly welcome Peter and Damian to the Board as we work towards further enhancing our valuable service,” he said.

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Loch Sport Boat Club to host water safety event and cooking up a great sausage sizzle lunch for everyone. It is a great networking day for all. The LSBC thanks everyone who helps assist in the day, as it is such a great sight to see all those uniforms enjoying their lunch. For the past eight years, Kaye Hogben has been coordinating these events which can be challenging, ensuring all are included along with following up with changing personnel from the attendee groups, and sending out information emails to all. The boats are hired from Lake Wellington Yacht Club. Boat Club helpers pick up and return the boats to Sale, put them together early and dismantle end of day, fit the lifejackets and tutor the students in the art of sailing. Current COVID rules will apply on the day.

Primary school children will learn how to sail boats thanks to the Loch Sport Boat Club.

The primary school children got to learn how to sail boats thanks to the Loch Sport Boat Club back in December. The next event is on Friday. Photos: Contributed

 A free community meal will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at St John’s Anglican Church, cnr Thomson and Church Street, Maffra beginning at 6pm. Contact person is Janet 0417 030 768 or 5147 1056.  A World Day of Prayer service will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Pearson Street, Maffra on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2pm. This service has been compiled the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People from across the world meet in their churches on the same day to share in this service. All are welcome to attend, COVID-19 regulations will apply. For more information please call 5147 2718.  Maffra RSL will hold its monthly Trivia Night on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 5pm in the Shelton RSL rooms, Boisdale Street, Maffra.  Maffra Neighbourhood House craft groups meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10am until 12 noon. Craft beginners and crafters are welcome to attend. Bring your own projects, cost is a gold coin donation each week, tea and coffee provided. Please call 5147 1487 to book a place.  A Seniors Exercise group runs from 11am until 11.45am. The cost for the seven-week program is $84. This group is run by Maffra Neighbourhood House and takes place at the Geoff Webster Centre, Thomson Street (opposite Maffra Primary School). Book by calling 5147 1487. All attendees must show proof of double vaccination.

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THE Loch Sport Boat Club (LSBC) will host its second day of the school water safety and emergency services program on Friday, February 18. The group hosted the School Water Safety and Emergency Services day last December and it was very successful. This event was started by Barry Phillips, a lifetime member of LSBC, and Loch Sport Primary School many years ago with children being introduced to sailing in disability boats which are very easy to sail. Close to a decade ago through the Loch Sport Community Representative Group, Wellington Shire Council and local emergency groups were invited to join in. They expanded the day which enabled sharing of the two-hour sailing time to other schools, as a maximum of 20 students can sail at once. As teachers left Loch Sport, they asked for their new school to be included. Three schools then rotated around sailing and the emergency groups, with Seaspray and Cowwarr attending ever year. Woodside Primary School was included in 2020 and with extra pupils it was necessary to create another day and Woodside and Wurruk became part of the program. Bundalaguah Primary School is another school joining in the event. The emergency groups include the students in activities like the CFA fire hose and up close and personal with Ambulance officers and the vehicle itself. The SES activities cover floods and other problems, and Parks introduce their firefighting equipment and programs. The Police boat comes across from Paynesville, with the Marine Safety Victoria Education unit hosting a session about water safety focusing on lifejackets and hyperthermia, Kayak and power boats with a flare demonstration in the carpark. The Loch Sport Lions Club have supported this event sometimes covering the cost of hiring the sailability boats, though mostly with providing

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Community Corner Sale Producers Market

SALE Producers Market will be held this Saturday, February 19, from 8am at Sale Showgrounds. The market will be held under the elm trees on the Dawson Street side of the showgrounds. COVID-19 regulations and procedures will be in place. Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing and accessories, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, photography, plants and flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, jams, preserves and meat. Freshly brewed coffee, egg and bacon muffins and hot doughnuts will also be available. All goods are either grown or manufactured by the seller. Further details are available by phoning Karen on 0409 697 254.

U3A Sale

SALE University of the Third Age (U3A) has enjoyed a successful first week in 2022 when past members caught up and new members were welcomed. Each Tuesday there is a guest speaker and last week, Ron Reed, a former chemistry teacher from Maffra who always makes his topic so much fun, spoke on the composition of Ash Barty’s racquet strings! Some interesting facts were made about Collagen too. Danny O’Brien will talk to us this week and Kylie from Neighbourhood House the following one. A history class is held each Thursday. We observe COVID-19 protocols as required by law. U3A caters for all tastes as Cards and Mahjong, an exercise class and tai chi are weekly events, whilst monthly there is a Ramble as well as a visit to the Sale Art Gallery. Another monthly activity is the Discussion Group and the February topic, with lively discussion, was ‘Does intelligence preclude common-sense?’ We observe COVID-19 protocols as required by law. We’re a friendly lot who enjoy one another’s company and are always looking out for new members. Currently we meet in Room 7 at the Wellington Community Centre (the old High School) at 55 Raymond Street, Sale. For further information, please contact Trish (0418 104 840) or Georgie (0439 943 973). So, come along and check us out.

Study Skills session in Sale

HEYFIELD Community Resource Centre is running a Study Skills for TAFE program in Sale. This program is perfect for people wanting to engage in TAFE training in 2022, but need some extra skills and confidence prior to starting their course. This program is perfect for people who are returning to study after a break or first-time students

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who haven’t studied in the TAFE environment. The course starts on Monday, February 21 and runs four days a week for four weeks at TAFE Gippsland’s Flexible Learning Centre. $40 per person. Bookings essential with the Heyfield Community Resource Centre on 5148 2100 or coordinator@heyfield.net

Briagolong Art Gallery showcasing a quality collection

LONG-TIME local art patron and collector Ian Rees is having to grapple with the galling reality of finite wall space, and therefore has decided to make a select number of pieces available from his collection. The exhibition comprises approximately twenty pieces by Australian artists, whom are collected both nationally and internationally. The works include a wide variety of genres and a mix of media, including oils, watercolours, and prints. The exhibition runs for three weeks with the extended opening hours including Friday nights 6-9pm, and the Monday of the Labour Day long weekend. The opening will run the entire first weekend from Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6, with the exhibition running until Monday, March 21.

Maffra and Districts Landcare Network

MAFFRA & Districts Landcare Network annual general meeting will be held at the Heyfield Wetlands Centre on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6pm. Light refreshments provided. Guest speaker Dr Deb Archer, Environmental Sustainability coordinator at Gippsland Water, presenting on wetland biodiversity, restoration and landscape rehydration. RSVP Bonnie 0484 002 296 or Carmen 0457 786 582.

Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens

WHILE we can still enjoy the outdoors it is the perfect time to experience our beautiful Botanic Gardens, explore the different living collections and learn a little about its history. It is the only surviving botanic gardens of colonial times in Gippsland that owes its botanical heritage to William Guilfoyle, a prominent landscape architect, and Ferdinand Von Mueller, a distinguished botanist. Both were former directors of the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens will be operating free guided tours on

the second Thursday of each month. One of our friendly tour leaders will meet you at the main entrance in Guthridge Parade. Special group tours are available by appointment only. Phone Heather 0413 919 537.

Sale Brass Academy

THE Sale City Band is re-commencing the Sale Brass Academy for 2022. This learners’ music group is open to all ages who wish they could play a brass instrument but never had the opportunity or for anyone that used to play and is looking for a chance to get the cobwebs cleared and make music again. The group will meet in the Sale City Band Hall, Foster St, every Monday from 5pm to 5.45pm. There is a nominal tuition fee and instruments can be provided. For more information you can check the website www.salecityband.com. au or email secretary@salecityband. com.au

Sale Museum openings

SALE Historical Society has a schedule of regular openings for each of its four museums. The Foster Street Museum, which still has the Leslie exhibition and some early Alfred Bock portraits on display, is open from 1.30pm-4pm each Wednesday and Sunday. Sale Water Tower, in the original brick water tower in Victoria Park, opens from 2pm-4pm each Saturday. Sale Powder Magazine will hold regular open days from 2pm-4pm on the first and third Saturdays from February. Sale Railway Museum in the former Signal Box in Reeve Street, Sale will continue with regular Saturday openings from 10am-2pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Further information: salehistory@ outlook.com

Sale Junior Fire Brigade

SALE Junior Fire Brigade is looking for new members. Junior Fire Brigade is open to all children aged between 11 and 15 years. If you a looking for a different and interesting sport, then fire brigade may be for you, so come along and check it out. Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday nights 5pm start at Brennan Park, Desailly Street, Sale (between Stawell and Fitzroy Street) Further information please contact 5144 5774 or you can email thextonfamily@bigpond.com

Monday Tucker

EVERY Monday evening, Monday Tucker and community volunteers serve hot family style meals to those who seeking community support or who simply want to meet new people in a safe and supportive setting. We recently recommenced our service after a break over the holiday season using our newly refurbished facilities in the Gippsland Veterans Centre situated in the West Wing of the Memorial Hall complex. Our recent Christmas celebration was well attended and enjoyed by all. We plan to be offering hot two-course meals to all comers free of charge every Monday evening. We encourage all our long-time patrons and new friends to join us commencing at 4.30pm for coffee and chat with meals served between 5pm and 6pm at the Gippsland Veteran Centre on the right-hand side of the Memorial Hall. All volunteers will be double vaccinated and patrons must be able to show evidence of double vaccination prior to entering the dining room. Masks must be worn inside except when eating or drinking as per the current government regulations and QR Codes need to be used.

Sale and District Family Group

THE Sale and District Family History Group rooms have now re-opened to the public, between 10am and 4pm, and at other times by appointment. Regular monthly meetings will resume on Friday, February 11, from 3pm at the Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, Sale, and on the second Friday of each month from then on. For more information, phone 0428 411 603 or view the group’s Facebook page.

Wellington Bluegrass Jammers

WELLINGTON Bluegrass Jammers provides opportunities for musicians interested in bluegrass and traditional old time country music to get together regularly and play the music they love, aiming to cater to musicians of all abilities. Many bluegrass and old time tunes use simple chord progressions, and instrumental virtuosity is not essential. The objective is to encourage participation and enjoyment. The group has a Facebook page which includes clips of jam tunes. For more information, phone or text Steve on 0431 513 579.

Justice of the Peace duties have resumed Sale Music Festival A JUSTICE of the Peace will be on duty at the Sale Police Station Signing Centre every Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 2pm, and on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm for the purpose of witnessing signatures and certifying true copies of documents.

Sale Men’s Shed

SALE Men’s Shed has re-opened following the Christmas/ New Year’s break and would like to welcome new members particularly those with administrative skills. The Sale Men’s Shed provides a safe and friendly environment where members can carry out many things of interest or they can just have a yarn and cuppa in an atmosphere of mateship. Men’s Shed members come from all walks of life and wish to stay active by doing something meaningful with their time. Activities include woodworking, woodturning, metalworking and gardening and members are encouraged to bring their own projects which they can work on utilising the shed equipment. People with disabilities are welcome, but if wishing to use power equipment, they must have a support worker who is qualified to operate the power equipment. In the community Sale Men’s Shed is supported by the Uniting Church, Wellington Shire, Esso and district businesses. Sale Men’s Shed will be open Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays from 9am to 2pm at 30 Desailly Street, Sale. The co-ordinator of the men’s shed can be contacted on 0419 150 620, by email sale.mens.shed@live.com.au or view the Facebook page.

THE Sale Music Festival is on at the Botanic Gardens, Guthridge Parade on Sunday, March 13. The free community event will showcase the best of local Gippsland talent.

Maffra Fire Brigade

MAFFRA Fire Brigade is seeking juniors aged between 11 and 16 for the running season. This is the competition side of the brigade, but is also a lot of fun. Youngsters will get to learn new skills that can later be converted into firefighting skills, if they wish to volunteer. It also provides a good opportunity to meet new friends from around Victoria at local competitions, while keeping fit. Training is free and takes place on Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5.30pm (there may be a small fee for state and interstate competitions). People interested in finding out more information, or who wish to take children along, can phone Brent on 0476 192 825, or email bm.mckenzie28@ gmail.com

Gippsland Times welcomes school news and photos

CALLING all primary and secondary schools throughout the Wellington Shire. The Gippsland Times welcomes all contributions and photos of school news. News items and photos (bigger file size the better) can be emailed through to news@gippslandtimes.com.au.

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Preparing for Mamma Mia! matic Society is into their final month of rehearsals of Mamma Mia! before a string of performances at The Wedge in March. March Maffra Dramatic MAFFRA Dramatic Society's production of Mamma Mia! is in full swing. The cast is going full steam ahead into their last month of rehearsals before their performances at The Wedge in Sale from March 3 to March 13.

Boasting a cast of 40 local volunteers from both Wellington and Latrobe Valley, director Grant van Brummelen is capitalising on the fun and excitement that ABBA’s musical extravaganza brings. “It really is infectious,” he said.

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LOCAL Gippsland trio ‘Misty & The Rollers’ welcome you to their very own concert at Kilmany Park on Saturday, March 5 from 4pm-7pm. Misty is a singer-songwriter known for her captivating voice. Joined onstage by Rowan Salerman on drums and Calvin Capraro on bass. The trio's sound bridges alt-country, roots, flavours of jazz and easy listening rock. Guided tours will be offered on the day and a lucky door prize will be included to win a night’s stay at Kilmany Mansion. BYO picnic rug and fill your basket with treats and refreshments, - come celebrate the afternoon with some homegrown live music!

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“We’re doing everything we can to make this the best show it possibly can be. We’re having such a blast in rehearsals and just can’t wait to bring the show to the stage next month.” After a long two years in and out of COVID restrictions, audiences are jumping at the opportunity to get back to the theatre, as shown by Sale Theatre Company’s recent season of Strictly Ballroom in late 2021. The long-running musical was only just recently made available to community theatre companies after many professional tours and a couple of popular film adaptations. The story follows Donna (played by Catherine

Hicks) who owns a taverna on a Greek island and is helping daughter Sophie (played by Ashton Hicks) prepare for her wedding. What Donna doesn’t know is that Sophie has secretly read her mother’s diary in a bid to find out who her father is, and has gone ahead and invited her three potential dads (played by Glenn Crawford, Leo O’Brien and Paul Lee) along to her wedding. As you would expect, Donna isn’t too pleased by the surprise and chaos ensues as Sophie tries to figure out who is her actual father. Tickets for Mamma Mia! are available now at thewedge.com.au

Stratford hosting All-Ages Tour AUSTRALIAN youth music organisation The Push is bringing the All-Ages Tour back on the road in 2022 – kicking off this month across regional Victoria, including a stop in Stratford in March. Each event is being staged by teams of local young people, as a part of the Victorian Government FReeZA program – a youth development initiative that provides young people with industry skills and experiences in staging events in their local communities. “After a devastating 18 months for both young people and the contemporary live music sector, The Push is excited to have this opportunity to bring Australia’s best artists to regional and outer-suburban Victoria,” The Push chief executive officer Kate Duncan said. “We’re supporting a stack of incredible artists to get back

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Sunday, March 20 and will feature performances from Thelma Plum, Dallas Woods, Emily Jansen, Spring Thing and Misty. All shows are all-ages, drug, alcohol and smoke-free, fully supervised events. Visit thepush.com.au for more information.

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Legislation welcomed HESTA has welcomed the federal government progressing their legislation through the Parliament last week, removing the $450 monthly wages threshold for payment of Super Guarantee contributions. The threshold has unfairly disadvantaged the retirement savings of low paid casual and part-time workers for years. “The requirement to earn $450 per month with one employer before you get paid super has compounded financial insecurity for casual and part-time workers, who often have lower pay and are in insecure or precarious work,” HESTA chief executive officer Debby Blakey said. “More than 80 per cent of our members are women. Women are more likely to work in multiple part-time or casual roles with different employers. “The result is that they can totally miss out on

the benefits of super, which leaves them more vulnerable to poverty as they age.” Ms Blakey said that HESTA had advocated for many years to scrap the $450 super threshold and congratulated the government on ending a super system inequity that disproportionately impacted women. “Super is for all Australians and ending this outdated measure helps make our super system fairer for women and those on lower wages,” Ms Blakey said. “Our members spend their working lives caring for others and the long overdue removal of this threshold will ensure that they’ve now got a better opportunity to enjoy a more financially secure retirement. “The fact that super continues not to be paid on parental leave remains an obvious gap in our super system that needs to be addressed.”

Regional and remote students eligible for tertiary scholarships NATIONALS Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath said more than 1000 eligible students from regional and remote Australia will have access to a scholarship worth up to $18,000 to support their tertiary education in 2022. Ms Bath said applications for Round 6 of the Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships (RRES) program were now open. “These scholarships support students to undertake courses from Certificate IV to PhD level,” Ms Bath said. “Since 2018, these scholarships, funded by the federal Nationals and Liberals, have helped support more than 4000 regional and remote students to access a tertiary education.

“As a former secondary school teacher I understand the importance of supporting and delivering access to tertiary education for all students regardless of where they live. “Regional students most overcome so many more barriers when it comes access to education - it is important all levels of government close this gap. These scholarships support the cost of tertiary education, aiming to reduce financial stress for regional students and their families." Ms Bath said she is strongly encouraging all eligible regional and remote Australians to apply for these regional study scholarships to support them in their higher education pursuits. For more information, visit https://www.qtac. edu.au/rres-program

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Play your role in reducing landfill waste A NEW state government campaign that is being delivered by Sustainability Victoria is encouraging Victorians to remember their reusable bags when heading out to shop to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. While nearly three quarters of Victorians are committed to reducing their use of single-use plastics, they often forget to take reusable bags when heading out to shop. "Building habits to make it easy to remember reusable bags is a simple step that all Victorians can take to reduce waste," Sustainability Victoria chief executive officer Claire Ferres Miles said. The new campaign highlights simple actions that everyone can take to reduce waste such as keeping reusable bags by the front door, in the car or in a carry bag. Single-use plastics are often used for only a few minutes but remain in the environment for a very long time. Another step that Victorians can take to reduce waste and help the environment is to try reusable fruit and vegetable bags that are readily available at many supermarkets and retailers. The statewide campaign will run from now through to March 26, 2022 and will include advertising, community engagement and public relations activities. By building strong habits to remember reusable bags, we can all help create a more sustainable Victoria. This campaign is funded through the Recycling Industry Reform Package and is supporting the state government's circular economy plan Recycling Victoria: a new economy. For more tips and information about alternatives to single-use bags, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/ bags

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ith residential land in Longford almost impossible to find, this outstanding allotment represents an amazing opportunity for the astute purchaser. The allotment has a wide 20m frontage and a substantial depth of 47.6m giving a total area of 953sqm allowing you plenty of room to build your dream home. The land is partly fenced and has power available to the boundary. With government incentives in place for first home builders and stamp duty discounts this may be never more affordable. All that you need to do is secure the land and make your dream a reality.

Address: 7 Madeline Street, Longford Price: $165,000 Agent: Graham Chalmer Contact: Matt Cutler 0438 356 761 or email matthewc@chalmer.com.au

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• 4 bedroom, 2 living and 2 bathroom family home on 793m2 allotment • Formal loungeroom with separate kitchen/dining/living room • Brilliant undercover outdoor area • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and full ensuite with the second bedroom opposite ideal for a younger child or a home office • Further 2 bedrooms adjacent to family bathroom • Ducted central heating and ceiling fans in the three main bedrooms • 8.45m x 6m approx. two car garage with rear roller door access to back yard • 5.6m x 3.95m approx. lock-up garden shed • Rear yard boasts multiple garden bed areas and numerous fruit trees and is designed for ease of upkeep

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MAFFRA

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118-120 Johnson Street, Maffra

4 Temple Street, Heyfield

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94 THREE CHAIN ROAD MAFFRA

159 FREESTONE CREEK ROAD BRIAGOLONG NEW LISTING

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SOUGHT AFTER LIFESTYLE • Set on approximately 5 acres on the northern fringe on the Maffra township • Immaculately presented inside and out • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 3 spacious living areas • Private undercover entertaining area • Double garage with direct access into dwelling

COUNTRY COTTAGE WITH ACREAGE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

• 4 bay colorbond shed with concrete floor and power • Solar power system back into grid reducing the costs of electricity • Established trees and gardens • Large paddock plus holding paddock with loading ramp • So much more, inspection will not disappoint! • A rare opportunity to purchase a lifestyle property on the edge of town

• 2.7 hectares (6.67 acres)

• 2 reverse cycle air conditioners

• Delightful 2 storey country cottage

• Outdoor timber deck overlooking nearby mountain range

• 3 bedrooms

• 6m x 6m shed with concrete floor & power

• Open plan living area

• Subdivided into 10 paddocks with all new fencing

• Updated kitchen appliances

• Town, bore and tank water

AUCTION SATURDAY 26TH FEBRUARY AT 10:30AM ON SITE 18 MOUNT BRADLEY STREET COONGULLA

9 SALE ROAD MAFFRA

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ANOTHER COONGULLA GEM • 4 large bedroom home, 2 bathrooms • Open plan living, kitchen & dining with wood heater, air conditioner & ceiling fans

• Kitchen with a large breakfast bar and access to 2nd living area/sunroom • Undercover entertaining/BBQ area • Carport & 3 bay garage with storage/bungalow • Short drive/walk to the main boat ramp to enjoy all kinds of water sports

INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • Zoned Industrial • 3 bedroom character weatherboard home • Separate lounge • Single carport and colorbond workshop • Huge backyard with loads of potential for further development or shedding for industrial use • Currently rented for $260 per week on fixed term lease ending September 2022 • Approximately 1700m2 block

FOR SALE $465,000

FOR SALE $399,000

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FAMILY HOME WITH ROOM TO MOVE • 3 bedroom weatherboard home • Large open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area • Separate bathroom and separate shower room • Sunroom • Reverse cycle air-conditioning • Solar panel system back into the grid • 3 car carport • 9m x 6m shed with concrete floor plus sundry shedding • Orchard and vegie gardens • Set on a corner block of approximately 3300m2

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Address: 226 Old Paisley Road, Munro Price: $880,000 Agent: Wellington Real Estate Contact: Kevin Read 0488 411 026

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et amongst 28.75 hectares is this private and secluded property perfect for the buyer looking to upgrade their acreage lifestyle. There is a four bedroom, two bathroom double storey residence with the property that takes in the views of the gently undulating landscape. Included in the homes’ layout is a kitchen, dining, family, lounge, bathroom, laundry and garage on the first level along with the undercover outdoor entertaining area. The second level includes the four bedrooms, bathroom and walk-in linen. All bedrooms have built-in robes. The home is heated by a solid fuel heater and also has a reverse cycle unit in both the lounge and master bedroom. Outside the sundry shedding takes in a hayshed, workshop dog pens, chook shed plus cattle and sheep yards. The solar system is a great addition with six kilowatts of panels running off two inverters plus the bonus of a 14 kilowatt Tesla power wall battery. The land is divided into five paddocks with two dams and there is also a bore, large house tank and stock tank. This property offers a rare opportunity to the market and to truly appreciate what is offered with this property, call into Wellington Real Estate’s office today for an inspection.

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ere is a beautiful country retreat with a scenic rural landscape where you can enjoy your very own 9.8 (approx.) acres of serenity, just minutes from the township of Stratford. This delightful family home is spacious and offers something for the whole family. Comprising a large welcoming entry, a living room and adjoining formal dining/ office with vaulted timber lined ceiling, a modern kitchen with ample bench space and storage plus huge meals area. The spacious bedrooms are located at the opposite end of the home and have BIR’s. Both the ensuite and bathroom have

Brief details Address: 151 Newton Drive, Stratford Price: $850,000 Agent: Graham Chalmer Contact: Ferg Horan 0417 123 162 or email fhoran@chalmer.com.au

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been updated and there is a well-appointed laundry. Some of the notable features are split system air conditioning, solid fuel heater, ceiling fans, quality floor coverings and window furnishings, heaps of storage, double carport and an expansive north facing pergola. Then there’s the shedding! A huge 18 x 12m high clearance workshop with mezzanine storage, a double garage and for the horse enthusiast there is an ideal set up of a good stable and tack room. Four paddocks, one dam, three tanks totalling 73,500L (approx.), water bore and solar system complete the country living package.

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onsideration and attention to detail has been lavished on this contemporary property. Brilliant opportunity to secure a terrific home or investment in a solid family area. Situated on a well-aspected huge corner block with multiaccess. This home has an extensive list of features: Open plan living, state of the art kitchen to please any chef, formal lounge, spacious

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family dining area, leading to out door entertaining. Master suite with outstanding ensuite and walk-in robe. Bedrooms two and three both with walk in robes. Well-planned and designed laundry, custom made cabinetry throughout. Solar panels, easy care gardens. Modern conveniences ducted heating and cooling. Easy access for caravans, boats and vehicles.

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EST 1886 265 Denison Rd, Rosedale

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648 Bundalaguah Rd, Bundalaguah

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• 3 bedroom plus study. Master has WIR and ensuite • Land divided into 7 main paddocks with electric fences • Very well set-up grazing or horse property Agent: John Walker 0477 430 090

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• Highly fertile irrigation property is located between Sale and Maffra • 124 Acres set on the Macalister River • Three generous sized bedrooms, the master including WIR and ensuite

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•Perfect location, close proximity to town center •Brick veneer •Two living rooms Agent: Aaron Ralph 0456 215 087 •Well established gardens

• Open plan kitchen, dining and living • Split system air conditioning and a solid fuel heater • Bungalow with toilet, shower and laundry facilities

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•Well presented 3 bedroom family home Agent: Glen Synnott 0467 550 904

•Superbly located property in the heart of Sale •3 Bedrooms •Low maintenance garden Agent: Declan Patten •Large lockup shed 0499 949 292

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“CLANAVON” • 22 acres • 2 living areas • Wood heater

23 AIRLY ROAD, STRATFORD $790,000 - $830,000

• Polished timber floors • Cattle yards, stables, shearing shed • Stock & domestic bore

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Agent: Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

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88 REEVE STREET, SALE

87 CEMETERY ROAD, SALE

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PRIME LOCATION, CLOSE TO STRATFORD S CBD

2 2 6 EXCEPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL LAND OPPORTUNITY 2427sqm (approx.) allotment Highly sought after CBD location Three separate titles

Huge development potential

237-239 RAYMOND ST, SALE

FAMILY LIVING WITH RURAL VIEWS

Agent: Ferg Horan 0417 123 162

TEL: 5144 4333

Fabulous family home close to town 1520sqm (approx.) allotment with Stunning water views rear access Newly renovated family bathroom, 6m x 14m shedding/mancave ensuite & laundry

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Agent: Chris Morrison 0419 381 832

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Wellington trio among scholarship recipients students living in Victorian dairy communities who have successfully completed their secondary schooling and contributed to their community as well as demonstrating leadership and a commitment to personal development. The scholarships are named in recognition of the significant contribution to the dairy industry made by past industry leaders and legends Shirley Harlock, Jakob Malmo, Bill Pyle, Doug Weir and Niel Black. Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000 annually for up to three years to contribute towards costs associated with their studies.

“Regional students incur high costs associated with relocating from home to undertake tertiary education,” Gardiner Dairy Foundation chief executive officer Allan Cameron said. “These scholarships aim to support the development of young professionals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue higher education.” The Tertiary Scholarships program encourages students to return to Victoria’s dairy regions upon graduating, or after gaining further work experience, to ensure a diverse range of essential skills within these regions.

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GARDINER Dairy Foundation has awarded seven tertiary scholarships to students from Victorian dairy regions who are commencing their first year of tertiary study in 2022. Three hail from the Wellington region - Maya Osborne-Coleman, Maffra (Shirley Harlock scholarship), Flynn Cannon, Maffra (Jakob Malmo scholarship) and Ebony Cook, Devon North (Niel Black scholar). They join George Nicoll (Fish Creek), Scarlett Grinter (Muckatah), Alex Smith (St Germains) and Anastasia Rea (Allansford) as recipients. The scholarships are awarded annually to

Maffra’s Maya Osborne-Coleman.

Maffra’s Flynn Cannon.

Devon North’s Ebony Cook.

2022 Gardiner Dairy Foundation Tertiary Scholars Maya Osborne-Coleman, Maffra SHIRLEY HARLOCK SCHOLARSHIP

Flynn Cannon, Maffra JAKOB MALMO SCHOLARSHIP

Ebony Cook, Devon North NIEL BLACK SCHOLARSHIP

MAYA completed VCE in 2020 and has spent the last year working on the family dairy farm in Riverslea. She will be studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Maya has been involved in creating awareness for Dolly’s Dream which addresses the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families. She loves working outdoors and would like to be a rural journalist, sharing stories of people who work on the land with the rest of the community.

FLYNN completed Year 12 at Maffra Secondary College and will be studying an Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management at Longerenong Agricultural College. Flynn’s future career aspirations are to return to the family farm and to progress into share farming and eventually to own and operate a successful dairy farm in Gippsland. He is a member of the local Young Dairy Network group and volunteers as part of the local hill climb club, Maffra and District Car Club.

EBONY completed VCE at Yarram Secondary College and is relocating to Monash University’s Peninsula Campus to study a Bachelor of Nursing. Ebony has always had a passion to help people and wants to provide more medical support to her community which is an hour’s drive from a large hospital. She has her Australian Scout medallion and has volunteered at the Yarram Community House helping with meals program. During the power outages and floods in 2021 she helped provide hot meals to those without power.

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It is illegal to buy, sell or give away water hyacinth in Victoria.

Waterways safety focus of campaign AGRICULTURE Victoria has launched an advertising campaign targeting the online sale of water hyacinth and salvinia, two of Victoria’s highest priority aquatic noxious weeds. The two-month long campaign will raise awareness of the impact these weeds have on waterways and encourage reporting of detections so that Agriculture Victoria can remove infestations to prevent further spread and impacts to water quality and use. Agriculture Victoria’s Biosecurity manager Angela Constantine said the sale of these aquatic state prohibited weeds creates the potential for them to spread throughout Victoria, which could have economic and environmental impacts on a large scale. “These weeds may look attractive, but they quickly spread to cover and block waterways, which harms native plants and wildlife and reduces water quality for farming and recreation,” Ms Constantine said. Water hyacinth and salvinia are primarily spread by people buying and selling them as pretty water

plants for ornamental ponds, dams and aquariums. “It is illegal to buy, sell or give away water hyacinth or salvinia in Victoria, however in most cases home gardeners are unaware of potential harmful impacts of these weeds and are unknowingly growing it,” Ms Constantine said. The state government takes responsibility for the safe treatment, removal and disposal of state prohibited weeds such as water hyacinth and salvinia, at no cost to the land owner. “Agriculture Victoria wants to work with the community to help protect our waterways and protect Victoria from emerging weed incursions,” Ms Constantine said. If you suspect you have water hyacinth or salvinia on your property, please take a photo of the suspect plant, and email it to weed.spotters@ agriculture.vic.gov.au, or call the Customer Contact Centre on 136 186. You can also make a report via the Agriculture Victoria website - www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/ waterweeds

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What 2022 holds for agriculture THE NAB Rural Commodities Index is now 22 per cent higher than this time last year following its tenth consecutive gain in January, driven by strong commodity prices and the La Nina event delivering a wet summer for many. Released last week, NAB’s February Rural Commodities Wrap reports that while La Nina was a challenge for harvest in parts of eastern Australia, summer rainfall tallies should keep soil moisture levels high enough for a good start to the 2022-23 season. NAB Agribusiness economist Phin Ziebell said rising farm input prices would continue to present a challenge this year, although solid commodity prices had offset the impact for many producers to date. “Rising oil and gas prices continue to affect farm inputs, notably fertiliser,” Mr Ziebell said. “While US Dollar (USD) denominated DAP and urea prices eased a little in January, they are up 273 per cent and 311 per cent respectively since the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020. This is clearly a global challenge and could have broader implications for crop production and profitability in 2022.” Mr Ziebell said looking at commodity prices, the outlook for wheat and cotton were particularly positive. “High global fertiliser prices, geopolitical uncertainty in Ukraine and patchy global growing conditions have kept wheat elevated – a trend likely to continue in the first half of 2022,” Mr Ziebell said. “The cotton price rally continues, with Australian Dollar (AUD) denominated Cotlook closing in on $1000/bale, the best result in 11 years.

The NAB Rural Commodities Index is now 22 per cent higher than this time last year following its tenth consecutive gain in January, driven by strong commodity prices and the La Nina event delivering a wet summer for many. Photo: File Seasonal conditions are excellent, reflecting replenished storages and good dryland performance. “Canola has now pulled pack substantially from its earlier rally, which had seen prices close to the $1000/tonne range. It seems unlikely at this stage that we will see a similar peak in 2022. “Barley prices remain fairly low compared to other winter crops, reflecting the hangover from the China trade ban and plentiful domestic supply.” Mr Ziebell said while the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) remains at near record

levels above 1,100c/kg, driven by strong seasonal conditions and herd rebuilding, prices were not sustainable in the long-term. “Processor demand has been strong, although domestic prices are now so detached from global fundamentals that export viability could be an increasing issue,” Mr Ziebell said. “The wet summer has prolonged the peak, but we see the EYCI breaking the 1,000c/kg level on the way down around mid-year, with further falls in the back half of 2022.

“Lamb has now eased post-spring flush, hovering in the 850c/kg range since November, but prices around these levels still represent excellent returns for growers. Wool prices have been mixed to slightly higher recently, with the AWEX Eastern Market Indicator at 1407c/kg last week. “All three global dairy trade auctions this year have been positive, the latter two especially. Our export price index is now well above any time in the last decade, representing very good news for producers.”

Coalition’s Bill amendments blocked Fertilizer ● Gypsum ● Lime

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EXTREME animal activists will be free to illegally invade farmer's river frontage lease land without consequence after Victorian Labor MPs teamed up with the Greens last week to block crucial changes to farm trespass laws. The Victorian lower house voted on the Livestock Management Amendment (Animal Activism) Bill 2021 on Thursday, February 10, but Labor MPs voted against two key amendments proposed by the Liberals and Nationals. Nationals leader Peter Walsh said Labor's Bill failed to fix farm trespass laws, with amendments needed to extend protections to include river frontage leased land and to deter invasions by doubling the maximum fine.

"Labor's act of political bastardry shows it’s abandoned farmers and farm families who have a right to feel safe at home," Mr Walsh said. "The Agriculture Minister's legislation cruelly excludes a farmer's river frontage lease land from protections under the law and goes soft on the illegal action of extreme activists by proposing maximum fines for individuals that are among the lowest in the nation. "It's no surprise when nearly half of Labor's MPs rely on Greens preferences to get elected. I'm worried about what deals might be done between the Greens and Labor in the future that will further strangle farmer's rights. "Farmers and farm families deserve to feel safe in their own homes, but Labor's refused to offer

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them protections with a Bill that doesn't go far enough to stop the illegal actions of law-breaking activists." The legislation is the result of a parliamentary inquiry to fix farm trespass laws, which made recommendations in February 2020 that Victoria introduce heavy on-the-spot fines to stop illegal invasions. The Nationals said the state government has refused to take action for two years, raising questions on why it wasn't acting sooner to deter illegal entry on Victorian farms. The Bill will now go to the Legislative Council. The Coalition will again seek support for these amendments when it comes up for debate.

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Wayne McKay 0419 486 282

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Accommodation Accommodation Wanted Lease To Let Business Opportunities Education and Training Employment Services Professional Situations Vacant Phone: 5143 9333 Situations Wanted Adult Services Computers Entertainment Events Fax: 5144 7308 For Hire Holidays and Travel Home Maintenance Houses for Removal Legal Email: classifieds@ Lost and Found Meetings Missing Persons Party Planners Personals Pet gippslandtimes.com.au Cemetery Public Notice Religion Tenders 4WD Caravans Cars Machinery

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Finance advanced in Victoria. Investments accepted. Interest paid 4.75% +p.a. (03) 5593 3450

74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

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LAND FOR SHEEP GARAGE SALE

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Cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn and home grown mixed vegetables. 178 Sale-Toongabbie Rd, Nambrok. Ph 0459 211 550. Sauce tomatoes available mid Feb.

86 Carpenter Street, Saturday February 19, 8am start. Furniture, books, jigsaws, St Kilda items and much more. Cheap!

WHEELCHAIR

172 Newton Drive. Jigsaws, books, household goods, treasured items we no longer have room for. Cancelled if raining. 9am start.

Carbon fibre, 5yo, cost $9,000, sell for $3,000. Also shower/ toilet chair, lge wheels, easy to manoeuvre, $200. Phone 0437 448 879.

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CLEARING

SALE. Saturday 19th Feb 9am to 2pm. Household and shed items, boats. 415 Aerodrome Rd, East Sale.

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The Sporting Legends Club Inc. annual general meeting will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the Sporting Legends meeting area commencing 8pm. Enquiries to CEO Mr Ken Bailey 5143 2345.

Bundalaguah Cricket Club 100 year celebration

The Bundalaguah Cricket club will be celebrating it's centenary on Saturday, 26th of February at the ground. All current and former members and friends are welcome. For more information contact Trevor Wrigglesworth on 0457 714 408.

KARATE'S BACK!

For self defence and fitness. Call now to book your free intro, Mark Johnson 0431 950 738; http://www.mjsma.com.au

PRODUCERS MKT Sale Producers Market,

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Wanted to lease. Contact 2 days. 19th and 20th Kevin 0439 221 856 February. 191 Dawson Street, Sale. Saturday and For Sale Sunday from 8am. Collectables, bric-a-brac and much much more.

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Make it, bake it, grow it. Saturday, February 19, Sale Showgrounds, 8am-12:30pm. Covid rules apply. Enq: 0409 697 254.

Thursday March 3, at 11am These cattle have been specially held for this annual sale by local breeders.

More options for placing classifieds in person Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

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SELF-DEFENCE

Learn self-defence and gain confidence with Gippsland's oldest Martial Arts school. Family friendly classes in Sale, Maffra, Bairnsdale, Traralgon. All ages. Call now for two free classes and introductory offer. Ph Brett 0477 860 003

Heyfield Newsagency

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SUNDAY MARKET

Sale Charity Sunday Variety Market, Canal Reserve, February 20. Egg and bacon rolls for breakfast, BBQ, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks, stalls from $15, raffles must be accompanied by a stall. Proceeds to charity. Buskers welcome. Phone 0409 574 253 or 0437 985 283.

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The Footprints Foundation annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30pm at Sale Football Club clubrooms, Palmerston Street, Sale. For more information contact Kain Jackson on 0400 315 839. Come along and show your support for the Foundation.

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Fully qualified, quality work guaranteed. Interior, exterior house, factory, farm, commercial. Verandahs, pergolas, decking. Mobile 0400 647 111.

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Phone Sue 0403 006 347

Car advertisers Private vendors of motor cars advertised for sale must include in their advertisement: - Cash price of motor car - If car is registered, registration number - If unregistered, the engine, vin or chassis number.

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

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Disruption to Swing Bridge opening Full operation of the Swing Bridge will be limited to allow essential repair work to the drive mechanism between 14 February until approximately June 2022. The bridge will only be opened by prior appointment for essential boat transit on a Sunday at 3pm. Bookings must be made by Thursday by calling Wellington Shire Council on 1300 366 244

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St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following positions at both Warragul and Traralgon campuses. Casual Relief Primary

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Commencing as soon as possible. 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 Applications close 5.00pm Monday

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The team at Balfours Pharmacy are looking for someone new to join our team!

HC Licence Truck Driver

Supatruss in Heyfield is seeking an experienced HC Licensed Truck Driver to commence a full-time or part time position, for immediate start. This position involves delivering our products to site, with a prime mover crane truck and semitrailer, all over eastern Victoria. All personal protective equipment is supplied, and above award wages are negotiable based on experience and skill level relevant to the position. Experienced applicants with a truck loading crane licence and White Card will be looked on favourably but this is not imperative to be chosen for the position. Applicants must be fully Covid 19 vaccinated. Please provide resumes via email: quotes@supatruss.com.au or personally delivered to: 7 Firebrace Rd, Heyfield, Vic 3858

Work Role: Pharmacy Assistant and Dispensary Technician.

Work Days and times: 3-5 days per week with one Saturday a month. 9-5pm weekdays, 9-12:30pm Saturdays. If you are interested or know of someone who may be interested and wants to join our amazing team, please email your resume to: info@balfourspharmacy.com.au

SALE COLLEGE

Is seeking to appoint the following:

Administration

Macalister Campus Full-time: 38 Hours a week Job Opening Number 1264933

Student Services

Macalister Campus (Family Leave Position)

Full-time: 38 Hours a week

Job Opening Number 1264918 We welcome your applications for the above position. Enquiries: Andrea Watson 03 5144 1711 Applications close 16/02/2022 Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria available on Recruitment Online (Jobs in Victorian Government Schools: https://schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au/psc/ ROLPPRD1_EA/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_ HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL/SEAR CH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant GP1638986

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Leading community services organisation Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Head of Learning Support

Reinstatement / Clean Up Crew - Concreters Machine Operators

Early Childhood Teacher Glassford St Kindergarten Part-time, 50 hours per FT. Maffra location As the Lead Early Childhood Teacher and Nominated Supervisor, you will oversee the operations of the service and lead, guide and support a team which provides high quality early childhood education and care to children. Learn more For more information about this role, contact Kristin Kenwell on 51529600

Term 2 Teaching positions covering long service leave

Program Manager Early Learning Full-time Position

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Based in Gippsland We are seeking a Program Manager to efficiently coordinate and manage a group of children s services and funded programs in South East Victoria. You will oversee a range of operational decisions and provide expert advice in service planning, community development and management.

2022 GAP Assistants

HC Driver for Melbourne Run

Bonaccord Freightlines has a full time position available for a driver for trips from Bairnsdale to Melbourne. Applicants will need to be available for the 5 day a week business, including early starts.

Learn more For more information about this role, contact Kristin Kenwell on 51529600

HC Local Driver/Yardman

Principal Practitioner

Casual Cleaners

Full-time ongoing Based at Sale, with travel required As Principal Practitioner, you will work closely with frontline staff and leaders to strengthen practice through a traumainformed lens, integrating theory and research into case advice and guidance. Learn more For more information about this role, contact Di Fisher on (03) 5144 9386

Casual Boarding House Supervisors

Interested on any of these roles? Apply today via https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au Please upload the following as part of your application: Cover Letter Current Resume Address core selection criteria

Casual Relief Teachers

Learn more about Uniting on www.unitingvictas.org.au and keep an eye on our Careers page for more opportunities.

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We also have a position available for a Local Driver/Yardman with a HC Licence. Duties will include local pickups, forklift duties, use of pallet jack, loading/unloading of trucks for our transport operation, monitoring and reporting for our Quality, Safety Management Systems, general housekeeping, washing of inside of trailers, deliveries/pickups of freight in Melbourne and change-over of trailers as required. This is a fulltime position that includes overtime for rostered Saturday and public holidays as required. All candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence as minimum. ● A licence to Perform High Risk Work (Forklift) is required for Local Driver/Yardman. ● Professional driving attitude and driving record. ● Previous refrigerated transport and depot 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. ● Be well presented, professional and reliable. ● Have attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. If you have minimal driving experience, we are prepared to give you the training and experience to help further your career. To apply, email your resume with the position name in the subject for the position you wish to apply for: (Casual Driver for Melbourne or HC Local Driver) with work referees directly tofreightlines@bonaccord.net For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours

Long Distance HC Driver

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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CONTRACT NO 2022–081

Port of Sale Moorings Upgrade, Design & Construct – Port of Sale

Chronic Disease Coordinator Part time - Sale VIC 3850

Senior Practice Nurse

Full time - Sale VIC 3850

Newspaper Deliverers required for

Practice Manager Full time Sale VIC 3850

Inglis St, Canopus Crt, Antares Ave, Orion St area. Please phone Sam 5144 6513

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please phone Sam 5144 6513

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The most likely person to buy your vehicle, caravan, motorcycle or boat is a local person! So it makes sense to advertise in your local paper. Ask about our

Cars

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Forester XS 2007 RWC UOJ-356, $8,500 Phone 0488 129 306.

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CAR REMOVALS

Wellington Shire Council invites qualified suitable construction contractors to tender for the design and construction of an upgrade to the moorings at the Port of Sale. Work includes design and construction of new mooring piles, sea walls, finger jetty’s and shared paths. Practical completion date: 23 December 2022. All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure. com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Projects Engineer, Mike Kareem on (03) 5142 3156 or by e-mail to mikek@wellington.vic.gov.au. Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 9 March 2022. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

FOR SALE 1989 Subaru Brumby

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''Every Student, Every Day'' Applications are invited for the following position:

Art/Technology Teacher

To commence as soon as possible Position description available here www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4pm Friday February 18, 2022

Electrical Instrumentation Technicians

(Casual with potential for Permanent) We are seeking local experienced Electrical Instrumentation Technicians Certificate III qualified. Must have Hazardous Area experience. The successful applicant will; ● Be able to engage in a positive safety and training culture. ● Have good communication and organisational skills with an emphasis on teamwork. ● Be suitably qualified and experienced for the position. Please forward your resume and application letter to: CONDEX SERVICES PTY LTD PO Box 654 Sale Vic 3850 or email to: condexservices@gmail.com Applications close 4th March

HEAVY DIESEL MECHANIC

Hughes Plant and Equipment Rental is a medium sized family owned and operated business located in Traralgon Victoria. Due to continuous expansion we are now searching for a super star Heavy Diesel Mechanic to join our workshop team. This role will see you maintaining and repairing our modern heavy plant and fleet of Prime movers, both in our fully equipped workshop and out in the field. Are you:

Trade qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience? ● Covid-19 vaccinated in line with current Government requirements? ● A team player with a great attitude and bright outlook? If you have answered yes we would love to hear from you. ● Hourly rate negotiable upon experience ● Full time or casual to suit your preference, but rostered hours are full time (40+ per week) ● Advantageous if you have an understanding of basic auto-electric repair ● HR drivers license preferred but not essential. A minimum of a current Car license is essential. Hughes Plant are also regularly searching for drivers with a HC or MC licence, or experienced multiskilled plant operators. To apply, or for further information please contact 035174 8027 or hr@hughesplant.com.au ●

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Tidy Toes is a mobile nail care service providing essential care to clients in Sale and surrounds. Our small team is looking for a reliable and caring individual to join us as Tidy Toes expands to meet demand. We are offering a flexible working arrangement and guaranteed job satisfaction for the right applicant. The individual we are looking for will have excellent: ● Time management skills. ● Communication and interpersonal skills. ● Attention to detail. ● Ability to work independently and unsupervised. Training is provided. No qualifications necessary however experience in healthcare, aged care, disability care or positions of responsibility is highly valued. Must have own vehicle. For more information or to apply contact Linda on 0417 549 231.

Part time 0.2 FTE ongoing teacher (LOTE - Italian)

This is a teaching position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018. The successful applicant will: ● demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of all children ● possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience ● embrace a collaborative, team-based approach to teaching and learning. The successful applicant must hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination Information to be collected, recorded and held by the school prior to their on-site attendance. For more information regarding this position, please call the school on (03) 5145 6463. Please forward the Application for Employment form (www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au), your application letter and resume to the Principal: Mr Joel Brayshaw principal@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Friday, February 25, 2022 at 4pm.

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Are you seeking a career in healthcare? LRH has a range of opportunities available for individuals who like to make a difference and care for our community. ● Cancer Services Improvement Coordinator ● Occupational Therapists ● Clinical Pharmacist ● Speech Pathologist ● Registered Nurses ● Regional Nurse and Midwife Educator Mental Heath: ● Eating Disorders Lived Experience Carer ● Senior Recovery Clinician - Sale ● Dual Diagnosis Senior Clinician ● Community Clinician - Wonthaggi ● Associate Nurse Unit Manager - CRCU ● Associate Nurse Unit Manager - SECU ● Administration Assistant ● Social Work Manager For further information, including how to apply positions descriptions and application closing dates please visit our website https://lrh.mercury.com.au/ Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.

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HEYWOOD, Tiger (Leonard Sydney) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family at the West Gippsland Hospital, Warragul on February 10, 2022. In his 90th year. Dearly loved and loving husband of Maisie for 66 wonderful years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Rose, Judy and Geoff, Barb and Alan, Wendy, Graeme and Suzie. Adored Pop of Brendan (dec), Sophie and Avi, Jenna, Ben, Breanna, Jacinta, Jack, Rowen, Angus and Adele. Loving Great Pop of Ariana and Finn. Our lives were enriched by his wisdom and love. HEYWOOD, Tiger. Dad, I will miss your morning greeting. "Hi Dad, how ya going?" (Dad) "Alright 'til you got here." (Dad) "Now I'm even better." Jokes aside Dad, I will miss you and our banter. I am so very grateful for all your love and wisdom you gave to me for 60 years and grateful for being there to hold your hand as you peacefully drifted off. A man of integrity, whose word was his bond. Thank you Dad. Love always, Barb xxx HEYWOOD, Tiger. Pop, you were an amazing Grandpa and great Grandpa to Finn Leonard. I will always remember your greeting to me, "G'day Rat" and all the memories that I will forever cherish. Until we meet again Pop. Love always, Jenna and Finn xoxo HEYWOOD - Tiger (Leonard Sydney). Dad, Life won't be the same without you. Thank you so much for the times we shared and the memories to cherish. Love Graeme and Suzie. Pop, Thank you for the fun times, your sense of humour and your cheeky comments. We miss you already. Love Jack, Angus and Adele.

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McKAY, Robert (Bob) 5/9/1936 - 10/2/2022 Fond brother of Rocky and Judy McKay and loved uncle of Carol and Andy, Zak, Gus and Airlia, Shelley and Rod, Ben, Ruby, Danny and Lily, Belinda and Will, and Michael. RIP brother

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MEREDITH, Vaughan. To Pat, Lauren and family. Was a great man and a good friend. Denis and Janeanne Robertson. Sadly missed. PEARCE (nee Smith), Valery Joy Passed away in Geelong 15/5/1947 - 10/2/2022 Loved daughter of the late Amy and Bert Smith. Loved sister and sisterin-law of Lorraine and David, Beverly and Clyde (dec), Raymond and Cheryl. Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Gone but not forgotten.

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McKAY The funeral service for Mr Robert Charles 'Bob' McKay will be held at the Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway, Sale at 11am on THURSDAY (February 17, 2022), followed by burial at the Stratford Lawn Cemetery. Covid Restrictions will apply.

McKAY, Robert Charles. Gone but not forgotten. The road too hard to climb. Rest now in peace. From Elaine and Jim.

SELLINGS, Bill. A celebration of life memorial service for the late William Charles (Bill) Sellings will be held at 11:15am, SATURDAY (February 19, 2022), in function rooms at the Sale Greyhound racing club. WATT The funeral service for Mrs Kate Watt will be held at the Briagolong Hall, Avon Street, Briagolong on FRIDAY (February 18, 2022) commencing at 3pm. A private cremation will follow

SLATTERY, Patrick John. 1939 - 2022 Passed away in Brisbane on February 3, 2022. Formerly of Maffra and Sale. Dearly loved son of Jim and Win (both dec.). In Memoriam Much loved brother of Eileen (Wilson), John, Frances (McMaster), Lynette (Higgins), Chris, PAYNTER, Wayne Harold 22/9/1959 - 20/2/20 Denise and Stephen Loving memories. Always in our hearts Phyllis and David, Fay THOMAS, George. and Chris and families. A proud family man who WHELAN, Valerie. could never do enough to February 15, 2015. help a friend. We will miss you, George. No longer in our life, but in our hearts you're always - Dave and Barb. there. Missing you. WATT, Kate. - Gavin, Peter, Wendy, It is with shattered hearts Mitch and families. that we announce our beloved Katie passed away on February 10, 2022. Katie was the world to husband Giles and he was the world to her. Mum to her beloved dogs Shelby and Ziggy. Adored sister of Michael and Tom. Cherished daughter of Neill and loved by his wife Jo. Precious angel and daughter of Yvonne. Treasured by the Watt, Short and Marr families.

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MORRIS, Leigh William. 23/07/1944 - 13/11/2021 We would like to thank family and friends who offered love and support on the passing of Leigh. We appreciate your phone calls, food, visits, flowers etc. Special thanks to Doctor Thomas Walsh and staff at Clocktower Medical Centre, Doctor Sachin Joshi and the amazing oncology chemotherapy team including Loretta, Denise, Bec, Jessica, Tammy and other caring staff. To Janine, David, Marg, Caitlin, Dee and other wonderful Palliative care staff, you all made it possible for Leigh to remain at home for almost two years and for this we are especially thankful. To Doctor Cristina Mateevici and staff at St Vincent's Hospital, Doctor Rajendra Hegde Traralgon radiation and oncology, thank you. Heartfelt thanks to Reverend Janet Wallis, Brad and Pal Semmens for allowing us the opportunity to give Leigh the beautiful farewell and celebration of his life. - Kaye, Brett, Melantha, Scott, Terri, Neil, Candice, Brad, Peita and Grandchildren.

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Pride secures Under-21 title GIPPSLAND Pride continued their recent domination of Under-21 cricket, winning the Victorian Country Cricket League title last Sunday. Pride had a comfortable 135-run win over Northern Rivers in the final played at Casey Fields. Batting first, Gippsland compiled 7/272, with Henry Anderson top scoring on 53. Anderson got busy in the middle order, with his 59-ball knock featuring four sixes. Others to contribute were Blair Clymo (46), Ben Perry (40), Kyle O’Reilly (34), Charlie Morrison (22) and Jake Wynd who closed the innings with an enterprising 21 off 12 balls. Northern Rivers was never really in the hunt in reply, and was bowled out for 137.

The second wicket of the innings, taken by Nathan Whitford, netted a middle order collapse for Northern Rivers, who went from 1/41 to 5/58. From there, wickets were snared at regular intervals, as Gippsland wrapped up their fourth premiership in five seasons. The Morrison brothers Charlie and Tom enjoyed a day out, taking seven wickets between them. Tom nabbed 4/35 and Charlie 3/15, while Ewan Williams took 2/16. Sale-Maffra representatives in the side were: captain Charlie Morrison, Tom Morrison, Jake Wynd, Henry Anderson, Nathan Whitford, Kyle O’Reilly, wicketkeeper Jed Malone and coach Chris Malone.

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McKAY, Robert Charles 'Bob' 05/09/1936 - 10/02/2022 Loved father of Janette. Father-in-law to Michael. Grandfather to James and Samual. Passed away at Freemasons Thursday February 2, 2022.

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Longford’s Austin Bauer (left) and Max Parker pile on the runs against Camberwell Magpies.

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HEYWOOD A service to celebrate the life of Tiger Heywood, formerly of Shady Creek, will be held at the Nielsen Funeral Chapel, Korumburra Rd, Warragul on THURSDAY (February 17, 2022) at 11 a.m. The service will also be live-streamed. To view the service please visit: www.nielsenfunerals.com .au

SALE-MAFFRA Cricket Association youngsters helped Richmond pull off an incredible Dowling Shield round win on Sunday, leapfrogging from third to first place in their pool and booking themselves a place in the finals. Longford's Austin Bauer scored 57 not out, helping Richmond to victory over Camberwell Magpies which gave them top honours on percentage points. Camberwell had a top-order collapse with Boisdale-Briagolong quick Austin Anlezark running riot. Anlezark ended with figures of 4/29 off 10 overs, while Boisdale-Briagolong teammate Mason Annear took a catch off Bundalaguah’s Bayden Dowsett to also secure a wicket. In the final overs, with Richmond needing to hold its nerve to get the percentage, tight bowling

from Dowsett, Boisdale-Briagolong's Ed PhelanPenson and Annear piled on the pressure and kept the Magpies contained. In another Dowling round upset, despite Bundalaguah’s Hamish Anderson’s handy 2/16, Carlton was defeated by Fitzroy/Doncaster, while Tom Wrigglesworth’s 1/34 and two catches helped Melbourne to a three wicket win over Greenvale Kangaroos. It was a busy weekend for the Tiger lads, who were also among the wickets and runs for Richmond in premier cricket. Anlezark’s opened the bowling for the Tigers in the thirds and he ended with 3/30 against Frankston Peninsula. Annear made 19 for Richmond fourths and took 2/22. Dowsett took 1/32 and Phelan-Penson 1-23. The Tiger fourths are having an impressive run and are in second place on the ladder.

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Following the service, you are warmly invited to join the family for refreshments at the Algie Dad, The struggles we shared Hall, Neerim South. these past few years. But we weren't quite prepared for your loss and the tears. To help you stay strong. Then to completely lose you seemed so wrong. Now we take comfort that you are in a better place. No more struggles or pain, maybe a smile on your face. We will miss you. Our memories we will forever hold dear. Time to rest now Dad, Poppy, Bob. Love always - Janette, Mike, James and Sam.

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Lara Dunkley, pictured playing for Sale, has been named vice-captain of the Queensland Firebirds. Photo: File. appointment, explaining how players naturally gravitate towards her. Anderson further described the talented midcourt player as almost a barometer of the team, as well as a strong player with a never-say-die attitude. “Lara was really emotional when I told her she had been chosen as vice-captain, she was so honoured that her teammates had shown the faith in her,” the Firebirds coach revealed. “It’s certainly something she should be proud of, the resilience, positive attitude and love for competing is what has brought her to this position when others would have given up.” Dunkley will support teammate and captain Kim Ravaillion in leading the Firebirds, a combination their coach believes will work extremely well. “I really do think their personalities will

complement each other well and have the ability to get the best out of the team in any situation we face this year,” Anderson said. “Alone they are powerful, inspiring and such great team players, but together they will form such a strong bond and unit and be just a tower of strength for the Firebirds in 2022.” Ravaillion also echoed the thoughts of Anderson as she expressed her excitement to have Dunkley supporting her as the Firebirds head into a new season full of hope. “Larzy is a great wingman not only on the court but as my vice,” she said. “Lara brings so much passion to the Firebirds' environment, she goes above and beyond to make those around her feel special. She is the ying to my yang and I can’t wait to lead this awesome group of girls with her by my side.”

The Drop Kicks start with a flyer Hillclimb on this Saturday MAFFRA And District Car Club will hold Round 1 of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series this Sunday. Following another challenging year, MADCC is looking forward to the opening round for the 2022 racing season. A large field of drivers is expected in a variety of race cars, all eager to compete on the gravel hillclimb track. Racing will commence at 10am, with free entry to all spectators and a kiosk will be open throughout the event. The Boisdale Hillclimb Track is located at 239 Boisdale / Newry Road, Boisdale. Further information is available at www. madcc.com.au or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 561 053.

SALE Touch returned to full competition last Wednesday night with The Drop Kicks showing the way with two strong wins for the season; in the first round they defeated the Mustangs 13-5; last Wednesday night they continued their winning run by defeating C.A.T./Phoenix 14-4. Tawh Ashby top scored with seven tries taking his tally for the season to eight. Leigh Taiapa crossed four times taking his tally to seven. Andrew Campbell scored two with Xavier Greig one. The Drop Kicks are a very fast and talented team and perhaps Ashby is the fastest player in the competition. C.A.T./Phoenix had four individual try scorers in Kate and Marinda Laskowski together with Georgia Martin and Kyung Stewart. The try of the game was made by young 11-yearold Marinda Laskowski when she marked a ball and despite fierce opposition, casually placed the ball down to score. Best players were Leigh Taiapa, Stewart, Tawh Ashby, Aysia Tepatu and Kate Laskowski. Laskowski won the encouragement award. The Mustangs defeated the Pink Panthers 8-3. The game was played in two halves with each team scoring three tries in the first-half. In the second-half, the Mustangs added five tries

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THE Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association will hold its annual championship on Sunday, February 27 at the Sale Tennis Club. Mitch Allman took out last year's championship in the men's open singles which was his fourth in recent memory and the ladies have had four different winners showing that competition will be stiff. The event will consist of a men's and women's open event and then competitions for Under-10's upwards. Everyone who competes in the WGTA has the option to enter the competition with a number of prizes. For the first time the competition will have cash prizes with $125 going to the winner of the men's and women's events sponsored by Star of the South. The men's and ladies doubles will also have prizemoney and the under 18's will have gift cards in lieu of cash prizes. Entry forms will be available from clubs soon and all participants are encouraged to enter. Eli Sims won the Under-18 boys' last year and the Under-18 girls saw Amber Archer take it out, but it is always a very competitive competition as new athletes move into the age bracket. WGTA president Lisa Harrison is excited for the competition and the potential for new winners to be crowned. "I am sure there will be a few young stars hoping to win this year in the juniors and the open event," she said. "Last year was the first year in a long time so we hope that this continues this year and years ahead."

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FORMER Sale netballer Lara Dunkley has been announced as Queensland Firebirds vice-captain, highlighting her impressive rise to the top league. The energetic wing attack made the move from the Melbourne Vixens to the Firebirds as a replacement player for the 2020 season, searching for more regular court time. After impressing the Firebirds coaching staff the charismatic-Victorian decided to call Brisbane home – signing a contract for 2021. Fast forward another 12 months and Dunkley not only finds herself making a significant impact in the mid-court but voted vice-captain by her teammates. “To be named vice-captain is an absolute honour and something I will treasure forever,” Dunkley said speaking on the Firebirds website. “I have a special bond with this group of girls and cannot wait to push the bar higher and take on the 2022 season with everyone involved at the purple club.” Leadership isn’t new to the 26-year-old, having held similar roles at various stages of her netball career, giving her confidence to serve the club proudly. Those that have worked closely with Dunkley know she has a natural ability to bring people together, and that is exactly what she plans to do again this year. “Leadership I feel comes quite natural to me, as I am a big believer in putting the team first and I try my hardest to ensure we all bond on and off the court,” the newly appointed vice-captain explained. “Being a team first leader, I truly believe it takes the whole team and club being on board to gain success. “I will ensure our group fulfils this, to be the best they can and get the best out of everyone around them, pushing ourselves to be comfortable being uncomfortable in all situations we face. “Everyone that’s a part of the purple family is my first priority, and I will do whatever it takes when it comes to achieving great things together in 2022.” Queensland Firebirds head coach Megan Anderson said she was not surprised by Dunkley’s

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MOE galloper Vainstream produced a dashing display to win Sunday’s $60,000 Sale Viatek Quality (1200m). The seven-year-old gelding ($13) was rated to absolute perfection by jockey Ethan Brown on the way to a half-length success from favourite Kentucky Casanova ($3.60). The success was a triumph for hobby trainer John Pascoe, who also bred the son of Bel Esprit out of his grand mare Yasey San. Yasey San won seven races, including three at Sandown Hillside. Pascoe has raced five winners out of the mare, Blistering, Lord Almighty, Red On Red, Yasey Sun and Vainstream, who lifted his career record to seven wins from 36 starts on the back of Sunday’s triumph. Brown ensured Vainstream was in a prime position from barrier nine on the outside of early leader Music Addition. Having shaken off that horse midway down the straight, it was a case of whether the closers could make their presence felt, but Vainstream had done enough to win in a time of 1:08.88 on the Good 4 surface. Of the beaten brigade Kentucky Casanova was solid in defeat, with Alburq ($8.50) rounding out the trifecta. Awapuni Princess ($6) did her best work late to finish fourth. Vainstream’s win earned connections a $47,000 first-prize cheque and lifted his career earnings past the $400,000 mark.

Aria Electra ridden by Rhys McLeod wins the Maffra Community Sports Club Maiden Plate at Sale on Sunday.

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The undercard was highlighted by a winning double for star jockey Jamie Kah. Kah combined with her partner, trainer Clayton Douglas to win the two-year-old maiden with the promising Giga Kick ($3.80), who is surely going to feature in town at his next start after an

emphatic four and a quarter length win on debut. Her second win came courtesy of Morean ($2.60fav), who had the better of a photo finish with De Long Star in the JSM Embroidery & Workwear 3yo Fillies Maiden (1100m).

Morean, a daughter of Divine Prophet, was another winning debutant on the program. So too Vadarchie, who ensured the punters who took the $1.30 on offer breathed a sigh of relief in the Sanlam Private Wealth Maiden (1500m). Ridden by Damien Oliver, Vadarchie beat home the plucky Strikeout, trained by Sharyn Trolove at Bundalaguah. Moe trainer Peter Gelagotis and jockey Rhys McLeod combined to win the Maffra Community Sports Club Maiden (1200m) with Aria Electria ($3.80), who beat home the odds-on pop Miss Keeler by three quarters of a length. Vladivostok (John McArdle-trained and Luke Nolen in the saddle) made it back-to-back wins in the Benson Group Contractors Benchmark 58 Handicap (1500m). Elteecee did a great job to race away with the Duart Homestead Benchmark 64 Handicap (1200m) for Team Hayes and jockey Patrick Moloney. Irish Playboy produced a slashing display in the Maryvale Sand Benchmark 64 Handicap (1717m) to close out the race day. Ridden by Arron Lynch, Irish Playboy ($3.30) sealed his fifth career win from 19 starts by two lengths from Ripplebrook.

Sale Turf Club given the green light for Good Friday race day attracts visitors who will stay and invest in our region beyond the meet itself.” Mr O’Brien said while he had some concerns about major events on such a special religious day, the fact other major sports such as AFL are already allowed, and racing allowed interstate meant it was pointless to continue to ban racing on Good Friday. “Sale Turf Club will delay any racing until after 1pm as a mark of respect as well as place a big focus on the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday appeal,” Mr O’Brien said. “I look forward to seeing what the Turf Club puts together and encourage everyone to go along and support the day. Invite your friends from out of town to come and stay and make a weekend of it while supporting the inaugural Good Friday race meeting.” The race day will feature a $1.4 million prize pool and see the introduction of a $500,000 Stakes race to be known as ‘The Country Discover’. For more information or to secure your tickets visit https://country.racing.com/calendar/2022-04-15/

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AFTER an interrupted two years local hockey players are looking forward to the year ahead in what they hope will see plenty of hockey played. Preparations are underway for the season ahead starting with a Hockey Roadshow by Hockey Victoria. In recent weeks, Hockey Victoria and the Sale Hockey Club have been visiting primary schools throughout Sale and surrounds introducing students to hockey. Following the roadshow, students have the chance to continue their hockey journey when Sale Hockey Club launch their award winning Hookin2Hockey program or ‘come and try’ registration days. Sale Hockey Club were awarded the Hockey Victoria Hookin2Hockey Club of the Year in 2019. Hookin2Hockey is a six to eight week introductory program that teaches the participants the fundamentals of hockey through games and activities.

The first session is free with the full registration costing $65. All equipment is supplied with an option to purchase their own equipment pack at registration. Parents can register their children by visiting www.hookin2hockey.com.au The program is conducted on Wednesdays from 4.15pm – 5pm at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex in Sale, with the first session tomorrow. Sale Hockey Club fields teams in the East Gippsland Hockey Association across U11, U13, U15, U18, Women and Open divisions. Sale’s Open team have won the past six premierships and their women’s the past two. The season will hit-off on in Term 2. There will be a free Come and Try session and registration night held on Wednesday, February 23 from 5.45pm – 7pm. For all enquiries contact the club president Mark Benfield on 0438 423 432 or email salehockeyclub@hotmail.com

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MEMBER for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien has welcomed the passing of legislation that gives the greenlight to an historic Good Friday race meeting at Sale Turf Club. The Racing Amendment Bill 2021 which passed the Upper House last week enables thoroughbred racing on Good Friday which was previously banned. Mr O’Brien said the passing of the Bill was particularly great news for country racing with Sale Turf Club set to host the state’s inaugural Good Friday race meeting on April 15. “I met with Sale Turf Club CEO, Brad Evans last year and discussed their plans for a big day of racing. The club has some great ideas planned for its Good Friday meeting that will promote the local visitor economy and attract more tourists to our region over the Easter long weekend," Mr O'Brien said. “The club will be working with local tourism organisations, the shire, local MPs and other stakeholders to ensure that the race meeting

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THE finish line is in sight in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association. With three home-and-away matches left, there appears to be little to no doubt over which teams are finals bound, although Boisdale-Briagolong’s victory over Maffra from the weekend leaves the door ever so slightly agar for the fifth-placed Saints to see that there are no dead-rubbers on the run to finals. LIAM Hurst singlehandedly kept BoisdaleBriagolong’s season alive. It was Ben Stokes eat your heart out at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve, as Hurst torched 78 from 71 balls batting at number seven against Maffra. That effort alone only told part of the story, as the Saints were in absolute tatters by the time Hurst came to the middle. Having been sent in by the Eagles, carnage ensued and by the fifth over Boisdale-Briagolong was 3/12. The situation became even more dire a few overs later, and when Hurst arrived the scoreboard read 5/30. As Hurst settled into his innings, wickets continued to fall around him, and the challenge of not only scoring but not exposing the tail became even more prevalent. Having hit just one boundary in his first 45 balls, no one in their right mind could have foreseen what Hurst was about to unleash. With his score on 23 and Boisdale-Briagolong’s 7/64, Hurst decided to go down swinging - and go down swinging he did. His first six ignited an unbelievable assault on the Maffra bowlers, which ended with half a dozen shots sailing over the boundary. Playing with beast-mode fully activated, Hurst went 6, 4, 2, 1, 1, 6, 4, 2, 1, 6, 1, 1, 6, 6, 6, 1, 1, sending those in attendance into absolute meltdown and causing birds in the neighbouring Redgum Reserve to rethink their nesting arrangements. In the wash-up, he scored 55 off his last 27 balls, with 44 of those coming in boundaries and three sixes coming in one over alone before being the last wicket to fall. While most cricketers have a rare day where everything they hit comes out of the middle, Hurst went a step further - most balls he hit went over the fence. His herculean effort saw Boisdale-Briagolong to something of a total of 140. Adding another subplot to Hurst’s innings was the fact the Saints left 14 overs to bat when he went out. Connor Hughes played a solid hand of 29 at the top of the order, getting through a treacherous period before Hurst took over. Maffra bowler Max Knobel could have been forgiven for thinking it was going to be his day after taking four of the first five wickets to fall. Knobel ended with 4/32 and Lee Hopkins 2/33. The Eagles run chase netted a pulsating climax. A few starts in the top order was stalled by wickets from the Saints every so often, leaving the match delicately poised throughout. Hopkins got to 26, but his dismissal at 3/69 triggered a collapse that saw Maffra fall to 5/71. At 6/113 the Eagles looked set on the path for victory, yet it was Hurst again who swung the game back in Boisdale-Briagolong’s favour by taking the key wicket of Eagles veteran Brett Lanigan. The game was on a knife’s edge as the equation became five required with one wicket in hand. Shaun May provided Boisdale-Briagolong with the Volvo - BMW - Volkswagen - Mercedes Benz - Peugeot

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STRATFORD DEFEATED LONGFORD STRATFORD T Tatterson....... c C Osborne b K Macgregor-Davies.... 1 L Bolton.................c M Floyd b C Osborne..................23 J Tatterson.............run out (J Taylor)............................ 35 B Walker................c L Holmes b C Osborne ............... 10 B Channing...........c unknown b J Wynd ........................9 J Rietschel ............c W White b J Taylor .........................9 C Aurisch...............c M Floyd b J Wynd..........................8 E Albrecht..............run out (C Osborne).........................0 S Anstee................c & b M Floyd....................................2 L Dowd..................not out .............................................17 N Bennett..............c W Macgregor-Davies b M Floyd....2 Extras.................... ..........................................................9 Total (31.4 overs)... ......................................................125 Bowling: M Floyd 6.4-1-2-19, K Macgregor-Davies 7-1-1-26, C Osborne 7-1-2-20, J Taylor 3-1-1-19, J Wynd 7-1-2-38, B McMaster 1-0-0-2. LONGFORD J Wynd ..................c L Dowd b J Rietschel...................17 M Floyd .................lbw b J Rietschel............................. 11 W White.................lbw b J Rietschel...............................1 K Macgregor-Davies c B Walker b J Rietschel.............17 W Macgregor-Davies c B Walker b S Anstee.................9 A Vogt....................run out...............................................4 B McMaster...........not out ...............................................6 L Holmes...............st B Channing b S Anstee................7 C Osborne ............st B Channing b E Albrecht..............6 J Taylor ..................c B Walker b S Anstee......................0 A Heywood ...........st B Channing b S Anstee................0 Extras...............................................................................8 Total (27.0 overs)... ........................................................86 Bowling: B Walker 3-0-0-11, L Dowd 4-0-0-12, J Tatterson 5-0-0-20, J Rietschel 7-1-4-15, S Anstee 6-1-4-17, E Albrecht 2-0-1-10. COLLEGIANS DEFEATED BUNDALAGUAH COLLEGIANS J Malone ...............c M Dowsett b S Spoljaric ..............19 M Nicholls .............lbw b S Bedggood..........................37 C Morrison ............st N Hibbins b M Dowsett...............62 H Anderson...........b S Bedggood...................................6 T Morrison.............st N Hibbins b T O’Reilly...................1 B Hurley ................lbw b T O’Reilly.................................2 I Love.....................c B Smith b M Dowsett.....................7 J McGuiness.........c & b M Dowsett ...............................4 S Fyfe....................not out .............................................13 A McGuiness ........not out ...............................................6 Extras.................... ........................................................13 Total (45.0 overs) ......................................................8-170 Bowling: N Whitford 4-0-0-14, G Munasinghe 4-1-0-14, C Lay 4-0-0-18, S Spoljaric 8-1-1-26, S Bedggood 9-0-2-27, T O’Reilly 8-0-2-32, M Dowsett 6-0-3-26, B Smith 2-0-0-10. BUNDALAGUAH K O’Reilly ..............c C Morrison b I Love .......................2 J Langshaw...........run out (H Holmes)...........................8 M Dowsett.............c T Morrison b C Morrison ...............5 S Spoljaric.............c S Fyfe b H Anderson ...................30

winning wicket, breaking through to see Maffra bowled out for 136 in the penultimate over. May took 3/9 and received good support from Mark Donald, Ned Sutton and Dylan Bolton. ELSEWHERE, Rosedale-Kilmany ended Sale’s season. The Swans were dismissed for 131 batting first at Sale Oval, with their scoresheet plagued by four players getting to 20 or so without pressing on. Ben Jones made something of an impression with 27 off 24 balls. Ben Fleming took 4/17 and Dylan Rowley claimed 3/40 to be best with the ball for the Warriors. Rosedale Kilmany ended up winning by five wickets. Rohan Diamond steered the side to

S Bedggood..........run out (J McGuiness, J Malone) ..38 J Read...................b H Anderson....................................2 T O’Reilly...............c S Fyfe b I Love.............................12 N Whitford .............b C Morrison.....................................1 G Munasinghe......not out .............................................14 C Lay.....................b I Love .............................................9 B Smith .................not out ...............................................3 Extras...............................................................................6 Total (45.0 overs) .. ...................................................9-130 Bowling: I Love 9-2-3-26, C Morrison 9-1-2-30, T Morrison 9-3-0-17, H Anderson 9-2-2-19, A McGuiness 8-0-0-32, J McGuiness 1-0-0-2. ROSEDALE-KILMANY DEFEATED SALE SALE B Jones.................c M Walters b B Reid..................... 27 R Blandford...........c M Walters b D Rowley ...................0 W McKenzie..........c A Wright b B Reid ........................18 L Carman..............c C Freshwater b B Fleming .......... 12 J Mayman .............c A Wright b B McDonald ............... 18 H Glover................c B McDonald b B Fleming ..............2 M O’Brien..............lbw b D Rowley............................... 10 L Mowat ................lbw b B Fleming................................4 M Raidal................c R Diamond b D Rowley...............21 A Nicholas.............lbw b B Fleming................................3 B Dobson..............not out ...............................................2 Extras.............................................................................14 Total (34.2 overs) .. ......................................................131 Bowling: D Rowley 8.2-0-3-40, B Reid 4-0-2-22, B McDonald 9-0-1-31, S Fox 3-1-0-16, B Fleming 9-3-4-17, T Love 1-0-0-1. ROSEDALE-KILMANY B McDonald..........st R Blandford b B Dobson ............36 L Freshwater .........c B Dobson b A Nicholas ................ 9 M Walters ..............c R Blandford b J Mayman...............9 R Diamond............not out .............................................55 C Freshwater ........c L Mowat b B Dobson.....................1 A Diamond............c R Blandford b H Glover .................2 S Fox.....................not out .............................................12 Extras...............................................................................8 Total (40.3 overs) .. ...................................................5-132 Bowling: B Jones 9-0-0-22, L Carman 4-0-0-17, A Nicholas 3-0-1-16, J Mayman 9-1-1-21, B Dobson 9-1-2-26, H Glover 4-0-1-10, L Mowat 2.3-0-0-19. BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG DEFEATED MAFFRA BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG M Roberts .............c D Griffiths b M Knobel ...................4 S Noble .................c B Harrington b M Knobel...............4 T Langshaw ..........b M Knobel .......................................2 C Hughes..............c D Bedggood b B Durrant............ 29 J Outhart...............c L Hopkins b D Griffiths...................1 D Bolton ................c L Hopkins b M Knobel...................0 L Hurst...................c & b M Bennett..............................78 N Sutton ................run out...............................................2 M Freeman ...........c M Bennett b L Hopkins..................2 K Randle ...............c J Rurawhe b L Hopkins.................3 M Donald ..............not out ...............................................4 Extras.................... ........................................................ 11 Total (31.3 overs)... ......................................................140 Bowling: M Knobel 9-0-4-32, N Magnuson 3-1-0-10, D Griffiths 5-2-1-9, M Bennett 3.3-0-1-11, B Durrant 6-1-1-43, L Hopkins 5-0-2-33.

victory with an unbeaten 55 and Brandon McDonald scored 36 opening the batting. Brody Dobson took 2/26 for Sale. STRATFORD won a low-scoring grind against Longford. The home side conjured up 125, with Jack Tatterson top-scoring on 35. Mitch Floyd, Clinton Osborne and Jake Wynd took two wickets each for the Lizards. Tricky conditions saw the ball turn sideways, and the Redbacks were able to return serve as spinners Jack Rietschel and Sam Anstee ran riot. Taking the ball away from right handers, but working from different angles, the pair finished with figures of 4/15 and 4/17 respectively as Longford was shot out for just 86. COLLEGIANS defeated Bundalaguah.

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MAFFRA L Hopkins..............c M Donald b N Sutton.................. 26 D Bedggood..........b D Bolton .......................................22 J Rurawhe.............b N Sutton.......................................18 B Lanigan..............c T Langshaw b L Hurst .................13 B Harrington..........c D Bolton b M Donald .....................1 B Sly......................c M Freeman b M Donald ................0 N Wozniak.............c M Freeman b D Bolton ................ 17 B Durrant...............b S May...........................................17 M Bennett..............b S May.............................................3 N Magnuson .........c D Bolton b S May...........................4 D Griffiths ..............not out ...............................................3 Extras.............................................................................12 Total (44.0 overs) .. ......................................................136 Bowling: D Bolton 9-3-2-44, C Hughes 5-0-0-16, M Donald 9-2-2-20, N Sutton 9-1-2-29, S May 8-2-3-9, L Hurst 4-0-1-17. SECOND GRADE

Bundalaguah 150 (C Rowley 37, C Smart 26, A Padula 25, M Foster 2/32) lost to Collegians 4/151 (A Burgiel 88no, M Foster 28no, L Wrigglesworth 3/19). Heyfield 8/171 (R Smith 56, D Birss 49, J Keane 39, M Jackson 4/38, D Marks 2/24) defeated Sale 9/96 (M Jackson 55, K Amiet 3/10, P Berryman 2/15). Stratford 5/235 (B Russ 134, B Wilkinson 57no) defeated Longford 62 (J Love 28, Z Waixel 3/10, S Pendergast 3/14, R Van Berkel 2/9). Maffra 5/170 (C Bailey 78, H Shingles 51no, M Murphy 3/29, T Harms 2/27) defeated Boisdale-Briagolong 81 (J Beaumont 3/8, C Hennig 2/4, J Pendrick 2/9, Z Connolly 2/16).

THIRD GRADE

Stratford 6/176 (A Russell 55, T Boyd 32, D Pendergast 23no, S Blake 2/20, G Winstone 2/38) defeated Sale 93 (G Ingle 24, C Fry 22, J Tatlow 3/20, Y Sachar 2/17). Rosedale-Kilmany 105 (A Henry 32, J Walker 2/3, S Breddels 2/8, T Lindrea 2/9, B Gieschen 2/20) lost to Bundalaguah 9/107 (S Schuback 50no, J Matthews 22, J Diamond 5/20, S Treasure 2/12, B Pryse 2/28). Collegians 147 (S Dawes 26, D Bird 21, H Burgiel 20, L Van der Velden 4/18, L Dabkowski 4/32) defeated Wurruk 107 (B Van der Velden 25, A Tilley 22, B Carubia 3/12, D Bird 2/11).

FOURTH GRADE

Bundalaguah Bulls 5/153 (D Braithwaite 43, J Cantwell 43) defeated Maffra 111 (J Anderson 36, S McLaverty 28, J Cantwell 4/21, G Moon 3/9). Nambrok 9/141 (S Hettiarachchige 31, H Russell 26, G McMillan 21, P Brown 21, G Davies 21, G McGrath 3/21, I Freshwater 2/2) defeated Rosedale-Kilmany 123 (R Leeson 24, David Ross 21, Darcy Ross 20, D Cormack 4/31, A Grey 2/9, R Knowles 2/10). Bundalaguah Yaks defeated Sale on forfeit. Boisdale-Briagolong 6/151 (S Atkinson 50 ret no, A Chalmers 31no, C Pleydell 20, E Patterson 2/14, W Cooke

2/42) defeated Wurruk 6/80 (W Breddels 44). Heyfield 116 (R Winter 41no, M Grattan 3/14, A Sutton 2/13) lost to Collegians 4/121 (J Sutton 49no, J Braden 33, R Wilson 20, J Burton 2/28). Stratford 80 (S Noble 22, J Gibb 2/10, A Singh 2/12) lost to Longford 4/88 (K Kumar 23, K Noble 2/7).

College batted first at Col Wrigglesworth Oval, closing at 7/170. Charlie Morrison led the way with 62 and Mark Nicholls contributed 37. Leading lights with the ball for the Bulls were Matt Dowsett (3/26), Sam Bedggood (2/27) and Toby O’Reilly (2/32). Bundalaguah could only manage 9/130 in reply. Bedggood top scored with 38 and Steve Spoljaric made 30. Isaac Love led the way with the ball for Collegians, grabbing 3/26.

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