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SALE businesses are struggling to stay afloat as the Omicron wave swells COVID cases to an all-time high, washing widespread fear and trepidation throughout the local community. Since the pandemic's beginning, many Sale businesses have spent the past 20 months fighting to stay open with the reoccurring lockdowns, continuously changing restrictions and travel limitations. Best Western Aspen and Apartment proprietors Craig and Marianne Caddy revealed that they have chewed through all their savings since the pandemic's beginning. "If it weren't for our landlord, our doors would be shut," Ms Caddy said.
"Yes, we were very fortunate with our landlord. He took a hit. We took a hit," Mr Caddy added. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the relaxation of restrictions generated an influx of tourism and consumer demand, sparking hope for local businesses. "By Christmas, we were completely booked out for over three months," Mr Caddy said. But just as the return to normality seemed plausible, disaster struck, another COVID variant emerged, Omicron, and within the blink of an eye, Sale businesses were under pressure once again. "We are getting so many cancellations, and they are all because of COVID," Mr Caddy said. "This week, we lost $10,000 worth of accommodation in one day." For Mr and Mrs Caddy, the uncertainty of the effects the current wave of COVID will have on business
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is frightening. Generally, Best Western Aspen and Apartments would be booked out at this time of year, and they were, but as fear increases in the community and case numbers skyrocket, there is only a handful of rooms filled. "We aren't sure if we are going to be able to afford staff next week," Mr Caddy said. Down the road at the Comfort Inn, owner Dianna Radjenovic is preparing to sell as the pressures from Omicron tip the business over the edge. "We just can't cope," Ms Radjenovic said. Pre-COVID, the Comfort Inn was averaging anywhere between 80-100 per cent capacity at this time of year, and now, Ms Radjenovic says they aren't even at 50 per cent.
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Commitment is welcomed THE Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed a preelection commitment from Federal Labor to invest up to $200 million per year in disaster prevention and resilience. President Linda Scott said that ALGA had asked all political parties to support such a program through its 2022 Federal Election Platform. “Currently, less than five percent of our nation’s disaster funding goes towards mitigation and community resilience measures,” Cr Scott said. “This needs to increase to make sure that our communities – particularly those where exposure to fires and floods is greatest – are better prepared for the increasing number of emergency events we’re seeing. “Aside from the spiralling human toll, the economic costs of natural disasters now far exceed insured losses. "However, independent analysis we’ve commissioned shows that a $200 million per year investment in disaster mitigation would create up to 1833 new jobs and add $280 million to our nation’s GDP.” Cr Scott said that local governments around Australia would also welcome this pre-election funding commitment. “We make a substantial contribution to disaster relief, recovery, and management, through investing in evacuation centres, fire breaks, and telecommunications improvements,” Cr Scott said. “If local governments are to reduce and manage the impacts of future natural disaster events on our communities, we need increased support and certainty of funding. “Physical mitigation measures such as flood levees and stormwater catchments can be expensive, especially for small rural, coastal, and riverine councils with small ratepayer bases. “It is vitally important that we help our communities adapt to and address the impacts of climate change, and new disaster mitigation funding will help accelerate this work.”
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on all outdoor grillers to ensure their barbecue gas bottle connections are safe before they start sizzling this Australia Day. Photo: File ENERGY Safe Victoria (ESV) is calling on all outdoor grillers to ensure their barbecue gas bottle connections are safe before they start sizzling this Australia Day. ESV’s Know the Drill Before You Grill campaign aims to inform Victorians about a few simple safety tips that will help avoid the dangers of damaged, old or loose LP gas cylinder connections, causing fires and putting lives and property at risk. Barbecue-related incidents are more common than most think with Fire Rescue Victoria and the CFA receiving a combined 63 calls relating to barbecue-related fires across the state during 2020-21. In one instance, a man replaced an empty barbecue cylinder but only partially screwed in the new connection. When he lit the barbecue without checking the connection for leaks, the gas ignited, resulting in severe burns and damage to the property.
Another incident occurred when a cook decided to check the cylinder connection after the barbecue was lit. Unfortunately, he did not realise the thread was left-handed and twisted the connection the wrong way, disconnecting the hose from the cylinder. This created a large high-pressure leak that was ignited by the barbecue, resulting in the cook receiving serious burns. Most fires caused by gas leaks can be avoided by simply using a plastic bottle filled with soapy water (dishwashing liquid and water works), which can be squirted on the cylinder connection after turning the gas on. This test should be conducted every time the barbecue is used, and if no bubbles appear, you’re safe to cook. If you see bubbles, turn off the gas immediately and re-check the hose and connections to make sure they are tight.
Re-test with soapy water, and if bubbles still form then turn off the gas, as your LP Gas cylinder or hose regulator assembly may need replacing. Barbecuers are also urged to inspect the hose for signs of perishing or cracking – if the hose is cracked or damaged, don’t use the barbecue until the hose assembly has been replaced. ESV commissioner and chairperson Marnie Williams said that Australia Day barbecues are an important tradition for many Victorians, but things can go wrong quickly if safety measures aren’t followed. “We’ve seen what can happen when people fire up their barbecues with badly connected, old or damaged cylinders,” Ms Williams said. “Check your connections with a soapy water mixture, ensure there are no leaks and enjoy an Australia Day barbecue.” Find out more at esv.vic.gov.au/campaigns/ barbecue-safety/
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LOCH Sport Community Care have stepped up to assist residents in Loch Sport, Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Seaspray and The Honeysuckles affected by the Omicron surge with bags of essential items for contactless pickup or delivery. Those who have a CRN or DVA number can receive a bag of groceries plus some fruit and vegetables of their choosing in exchange for $10. Those who cannot afford can get it for free. Board member Phil Stephens says that in response to Omicron, local residents who have to isolate due to COVID will also get a bag for free. “All they have to do is contact us,” Mr Stephens said, “we got six board members who run the facility who can talk’”. “The bags probably have about $30 or $40 worth of stuff in them. “Add the fruit and veg, you probably have about $50 to $60 worth of product.” Mr Stephens said that the Loch Sport community had been largely untouched by COVID-19, but then the Omicron variant arrived. “Everyone’s feeling paranoid,” Mr Stephens said. “It’s only been since Christmas that we’ve had a COVID situation in town. “Everyone’s making sure they’re wearing a mask, they’re sanitising, sometimes they ring in advance to make sure they can drive through quickly or request home deliveries. “We’ve done a delivery to a pregnant lady and to older people who rely on home support services and they just can’t get out. “I know personally of six people who got COVID, they’re housebound and we deliver to them.” Clients park at the building and stay in their car wearing their mask while the volunteers place the food in the boot and exchange a pleasant socially distanced outdoors conversation. “We wouldn’t be able to operate without the volunteers,” Mr Stephens said. “They are on call when we get a big delivery to help for an hour to put the food away and in the fridges and freezers. “Then they come back on the Thursday and Friday to work for the four hours.” Glenys Stephens is Phil’s wife and the treasurer at Loch Sport Community Care, and said that the food donations they receive have been essential. “Christmas is always a busy period, but thanks to Foodbank we were able to give 96 clients a ham, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and a litre of custard,” Ms Stephens said.
“And everyone was so appreciative of that, it’s a Christmas present from us.” “Our client base over the Christmas period is between 60-80 people, but when we get into the business season, it’s over 110,” Mr Stephens said. He said they’ve also received help in the form of grants. “Esso Australia gave us a $30,000 grant. We’ve been able to do some extensions to the building and also buy a ute and the two big fridge and freezer,” Mr Stephens said. “And a six metre long awning out the front to give our clients a bit more shade.” Secondbite, ALDI, Foodbank, FoodWorks and kind residents regularly provide food for Loch Sport Community Care. “FoodBank is our major supplier, they deliver once a week,” Mr Stephens said. Mr Stephens said that Perry Bridge Farm Fresh Produce had been fantastic in helping with the food shortages experienced in the town. “We went up there with a ute load of stock and we got it for less than wholesale. That’s twice they’ve helped us out with stock,” Mr Stephens said. “We help out the pub, the bowls club and the RSL if we have surplus stock. “The whole community is pulling together.” Loch Sport Community Care is open Thursdays and Fridays 10am-1pm on 101 National Park Rd. Those who wish to donate, volunteer or obtain a bag of essentials can contact Ms Stephens on 0437 529 411.
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WOOLWORTHS has today reinstated a limit of two packs per customer across toilet paper and analgesic (painkillers) products nationwide both in-store and online. This is a precautionary move following recent food and grocery supply chain constraints and pockets of increased demand across select categories. The limits will ensure more customers have fair access to toilet paper and analgesics. Woolworths has had purchase limits on rapid antigen kits since it first began selling the products last year. In line with guidelines from the federal government, customers are currently limited to one pack per purchase (these packs can contain one through to seven testing kits). “We understand this is an anxious time for our customers across the country, but we will remain open and operational as an essential
service,” Woolworths director of Stores Jeanette Fenske said. “We will continue to closely monitor product availability across our stores, with stock continuing to be sent to stores daily. “Customers will notice some gaps on shelves but we’re doing all that we can to meet demand. “We encourage everyone to be mindful of others in the community and to continue shopping in reasonable quantities.” Woolworths is continuing to see supply chain challenges impact stock levels across the country, due to COVID-19 and high rates of absenteeism. “We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding, and ask them to continue to show kindness to our teams who are doing everything they can to support them during this challenging time,” Ms Fenske said.
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COMMUNITY groups looking for funding help can apply now for the latest round of Wellington Shire Council's Community Assistance Grants. The grants will be awarded to non-profit groups for events, projects and facilities that will benefit the community. Applications are open to community groups for funding of $2001 to $5000 in the following categories: Community Events which celebrate the community or aspects of culture and identity, such as festivals, mardi gras, activities, open days, fun days, forums, garden parties, celebrations and anniversaries. Community Projects which fulfil a demonstrated need and benefit the diverse community, like arts initiatives, equipment, community gardens, community development programs, cultural projects and project planning. Community Facilities for minor capital works projects and maintenance to help increase access and use of a facility for the community. This could include kitchen upgrades, water tanks, building extensions, storage, accessibility improvements and shade shelters. Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye urged groups in their applications to consider outlining how the funding would benefit the Wellington community. "In our last funding round, council allocated more than $136,000 in funding to 28 different projects, events and facilities across Wellington Shire which needed our support," Cr Bye said.
"With many projects and events hopefully getting back on track after a couple of years of interruptions due to COVID-19, I encourage groups to seek funding through the Community Assistance Grants program." The Community Assistance Grant program has two rounds in 2022, with the first round of funding open from January 14 to March 14, and the second round from June 13 to August 2. Community groups wishing to apply for a grant should visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ communitygrants to view guidelines and assessment criteria and to access an application form. Groups can also contact council's Grants Officer on 1300 366 244 to discuss their application.
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CONTINUED PAGE 5 “It’s just getting worse,” Ms Radjenovic said. “We keep getting up every morning, hoping it will get better, but it’s not. “People are cancelling because of COVID, and we can’t charge them, so we are making no money. “It’s crazy; our bills are huge because of the size of the property, we are still paying $30,000 a month to the landlords, and there is no business coming in. “It’s affecting everyone, I just want to start looking forward to the future again, but I can’t.” As tourism plunges and community apprehension ascends, the streets of Sale are eerily quiet, and the local hospitality patronage is sparse. The Dock Espresso Bar owner Luke Goldsmith shares concerns about the effects of the Omicron COVID variant running rampant across Victoria. “The hospitality industry is struggling for labour and struggling for supply,” Mr Goldsmith said. “And we have seen a downturn in people moving and travelling and going out. “I think there is fear of having to isolate, so people are now starting to think, do I really need that coffee, is getting this coffee potentially going to put me into a seven-day lockdown.” Pre-COVID, local cafe Wild Honey would be at its peak trading period. However, owner Karen Kiefer admits that it’s quieter than previous COVID summers. “It’s just so inconsistent, one day we will be busy, and it’s great, but the next, there is no one on the street, no one in the shops, there’s nothing,” she said. As Sale’s tourism and hospitality businesses face the brunt of Omicron’s damaging impacts, Ranford’s Family Butcher is in good shape. With national supply chain and distribution shortages, causing deficiencies in fresh produce, meat and poultry for grocer giants Coles and Woolworths, Ranford’s Family Butcher is receiving an influx of customers. Ranford’s Family Butcher owner Brayden Ranford said, unlike Coles and Woolworths, the
Best Western Aspen and Apartment proprietors Craig and Marianne Caddy. business isn’t facing any issues in obtaining stock, nor are they experiencing any shortages of produce. “Because all our meat is local, we aren’t having any issues with getting stock, not like Coles and Woolworths who don’t sell local meat,” he said. Despite the increase in meat prices as local abattoirs face staff shortages due to COVID, Ranford’s Family Butcher is still seeing a rise in its number of customers. Mr Ranford’s wife Christina compared the current climate to the beginning of COVID in 2020. “At the very start of COVID, we had an increase in customers when everyone started panic buying, and there wasn’t anything left in the supermarkets,” Mrs Ranford said, “and it’s like that again now.” Ranford’s Family Butcher are ‘one of the lucky ones’ as hundreds of businesses in Sale and across Gippsland find themselves on the chopping block once again, struggling to make ends meet.
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Wellington Shire Council is warning residents to avoid contact with the water at Lake Guyatt.
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WELLINGTON Shire Council is urging the public to avoid coming into contact with the water in Lake Guyatt in Sale, due to a blue-green algae bloom. People and their pets should avoid contact with the water. If contact is made with the water, people should wash themselves or their pets thoroughly with fresh water. Testing of the water in Lake Guyatt last week confirmed the presence of blue-green algae and council has installed warning signs advising people of the risks associated with the algal bloom. The signs will remain in place until further tests determine that algal numbers are once again safe in the lake.
Blue-green algae occur naturally and can reproduce in favourable conditions where there is still, slow-flowing or low water levels, abundant sunlight and sufficient levels of nutrients. Some species of blue-green algae produce harmful toxins which can cause illness. Council will continue to monitor the health of Lake Guyatt and conduct regular water tests. For more information or advice contact Wellington Shire’s Environmental Health team on 1300 366 244. Anyone experiencing ill-health effects following contact with the water in Lake Guyatt should seek advice from a health professional.
All set for Golden Beach’s annual fishing competition GOLDEN Beach's Australia Day weekend fishing competition will enter its 10th year when it gets underway on Thursday, January 20. The competition will get underway from midnight on Thursday will finish on Saturday, January 23. The competition is just one part of the weekend which include a number of activities for families and those who just want to visit Golden Beach. When you enter you go into the draw to win a number of prizes including a trailer with camping equipment valued at almost $5000 and a $2500 flight voucher, you do not even have to fish to go into the draw for these prizes. A children's draw will also be offered with prizes such as a Lenovo tablet and a Nintendo Switch. For those keen fishers the competition will provide the opportunity to win a variety of prizes including rods and reels to improve their supplies. If you want to enter the fishing competition you can either go to the Gippsland centre this week before the competition or enter on the day in Golden Beach by going to the general store and registering, only those who have entered will be considered for the competition. Saturday will be a chance for people to make their way to Golden Beach and enjoy the town. There will be a market with a range of stalls and food trucks, classic cars, bikes and trucks along with plenty of activities for children including face painting and jumping castles and a CFA education van. A raffle will be held on the day with a range of prizes with all proceeds going to the canopy ward at the Monash Children's hospital. The weekend is designed to support a range of charities including the ward and the Golden Beach CFA as well as creating a fun environment for families and keen fishers alike. The organisers are hoping to grow the number of stalls available on the day - if interested stall operators can contact Shannon on 0498 478 898.
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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 5.00pm and 6.00pm 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 Music Festival
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 fire fighting 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
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Theatre Making Workshop at Stratford
BACKYARD Theatre Ensemble is at the Stratford Courthouse this January to present their original work Hedda, Nora, Julie and Me. This is an opportunity for local performers to take part in a theatre making workshop with these Melbourne creatives. No prior experience necessary. Ninety minute workshop - wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle and your proof of double vaccination. Maximum of 20 participants. For more, contact Helen Waddington by email stratfordcourthouse@gmail.com
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 utilizing the shed equipment. People with disabilities are welcome but if
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The Monday Tucker Christmas meal was enjoyed by many. 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 till 2pm at 30 Desailly Street Sale. The co-ordinator of the men’s shed can be contacted on 0419150620, by email sale.mens. shed@live.com.au or view the Facebook page.
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GIPPSLAND Water Dragons are hosting a fun, social dragon boating event with a fancy dress nautical theme on Saturday, February 5 from 8am. The day includes a picnic lunch at the Swing Bridge. For more information, contact Heather by email gippslandwaterdragons@gmail.com
Sale and District Family Group
SALE and District Family History Group rooms have closed for the Christmas-New Year break. The rooms re-open to the public on Friday, January 28, 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.
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North Gippsland Group CWA seeking expressions of interest
THE North Gippsland Group CWA is seeking expressions of interest from craft stall holders to be part of their exhibition to be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Sale Showgrounds Pavilion. Those interested do not have to be members of CWA. The cost per stall is $20 and stall numbers are limited, with indoor and outdoor positions available. Phone Jenny on 0422 941 326 to register.
Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens
SUMMER has arrived, with time to share and enjoy the beautiful Sale Botanic Gardens. The Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens will operate free guided tours during summer by appointment only. One of the garden's friendly tour leaders will greet tour-goers the main entrance in Guthridge Parade. Regular guided tours will resume in February on the second Thursday of each month. For more information phone Heather on 0413 919 537.
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Review your home’s security
LOCAL police are reminding Wellington Shire residents to review the security of their homes and vehicles — while home or away. Crime prevention officer, Leading Senior Constable Kim Kell, based at Sale police station, is trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Leading Senior Constable Kell can inspect businesses or residential addresses, and give comprehensive advice and recommendations on how to minimise the property from being a soft target of crime. This is a free service offered by Victoria Police. Anyone who would like Leading Senior Constable Kell to attend and conduct a security audit at their address should phone Sale police station on 5142 2200. Victoria Police has several crime prevention tips that can be found via www.police.vic.gov. au/home-and-property
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Gallery goes on Art Safari! Revisiting a ‘Stoneware Pioneer’
HAROLD Hughan (1893—1987) is considered by many of today’s potters to be the first Australian ceramics artist of note. Hughan set up his own studio in Melbourne in 1941 and began to create pieces in earthenware, and by 1945 was pioneering the modern use of stoneware in ceramics. Stoneware Pioneer presents, for the first time, the Gallery’s complete holdings of studio ceramics by Hughan, who in many ways lay the foundations for the generations of artists who followed. The exhibition showcases the range of forms and finishes for which Hughan became well known— all intended to be functional — including pots, bowls, jars, plates, vases, and a casserole pot.
Particularly impressive are the collection of plates, platters and chargers, which led the NGV’s Curator of Decorative Arts, Kenneth Hood, to write in 1961 that Hughan was: “Perhaps the most important stoneware potter in Australia today, no other potter has surpassed him in the technical perfection of the glazes achieved in his oil-fired kiln”. The Gallery’s collection of Hughan ceramics was graciously donated through two significant gifts: the Richard Knight collection of Australian Ceramics, donated by Dr James Baxter in 2018 (11 pieces), and a collection of 65 Hughan pieces donated by Mrs Pam Weaver OAM and Dr Hugh Weaver in 2019. Both gifts were made through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program.
Alan Sumner (1911-1994), Captive Horses, 1952, oil on canvas on board, 43 x 50cm. Collection Gippsland Art Gallery. Donated from the estate of the artist, 1995. © The estate of the artist
THIS summer, Gippsland Art Gallery invites you to go on safari through the wilds of the Gallery’s sprawling art collection. After two years of lockdowns and isolation, Art Safari is a reminder of the power of art to transport us to other places, exotic and otherworldly, and to escape our everyday lives. A feast for the senses, Art Safari returns some of Gippsland’s favourite art treasures to public display in an entertaining and colourful mélange themes, styles, and periods, with a focus on the animal and the exotic. Art lovers of all ages are sure to discover something new alongside timeless favourites.
Drawn from the Gallery’s permanent collection of more than 3000 artworks, Art Safari is a hand-picked selection of all-time favourites and recent acquisitions, with a few surprises thrown in. Children and families will love the Gallery’s new ‘Action Station’, an art activity play station that provides fun activities for the kids, and interactive touch screens that allow you to browse the rest of the Gallery’s collection. With a little something of everything, Art Safari is an invitation to explore the world of magic, wonder and joy through the eyes of our artists. See you on safari!
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Running a fact check on this pamphlet of ‘facts’ Josh Farrell
RECENTLY a journalist from the Gippsland Times received a pamphlet in his mailbox making a number of claims surrounding vaccinations and children. The pamphlet entitled 'have you considered all the facts' has a sub-heading which says "please check these out before making any irreversible decisions." As opposed to listening to my instinct and immediately throwing the pamphlet in the bin - my curiosity was peaked and felt it deserved a fact check. The first part was the claim that 99.998 per cent of children have a survival rate from COVID. We first saw this number on a tweet that claimed to be from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, but the source of information was not cited and therefore was disregarded by most people. This statistic appears to be the case fatality rate which does not provide the full picture when establishing survival rates. The case fatality rate is calculated by dividing the number of deaths by the number of cases to establish the danger of COVID in a percentage form. According to Oxford University it is not that simple when it comes to understanding the dangers posed by COVID. "It’s important to note that it is the ratio between the number of confirmed deaths from the disease and the number of confirmed cases, not total cases,” the university stated. "That means that it is not the same as – and, in fast-moving situations like COVID-19, probably not even very close to – the true risk for an infected person." It is redundant to simply say 99.998
per cent of people will survive when it is dependent on treatment and current situation such as the current Omicron surge. "The probability that someone dies from a disease doesn’t just depend on the disease itself, but also on the treatment they receive, and on the patient’s own ability to recover from it," according to Oxford University. For example at the beginning of the pandemic, China had a 17.3 per cent case fatality rate but as the pandemic continued that dropped to 0.7 per cent showing the ever changing nature of fatalities. The next dot point says the vaccine is provisionally approved and the vaccines are still in the experimental phase. Once again this is a simple way of looking at vaccine roll outs without fully understanding how a vaccine gains approval. According to the Therapeutic Goods Association all vaccines are granted pre-approval for two years - which was the common practice even before COVID - this allows them to monitor for any side effects and quickly remove them from circulation if they pose a danger. "The TGA will continue to play an active role in the ongoing monitoring of any vaccines available in Australia, and has robust procedures in place to investigate any potential new safety issues," according to the TGA. "The evaluation is carried out in multiple stages by technical experts, and involves seeking further information and clarification from the sponsor as required. "The TGA's evaluation is also informed by the advice of the Advisory Committee on Vaccines, an independent committee of external experts." The TGA will look at every ingredient
that appears in a vaccine to deterrmine its safety before it registers it for use. "The provisional approval path hway is a process that allows for tempoorary registration of promising new mediicines and vaccines where the need for early e TGA access outweighs the risks," the T states. According to the federal government there have beeen unprecedented levels of funding g for vaccines which allowed scientistss to d in understand the virus sooner and turn develop the vaccine faster. The next claim is that we do not n understand the long term effect off vaccines, most vaccines have no lon ng term effects, in the same way eatin ng a bad prawn does not give you long ng term effects. h According to Queensland Health once a vaccine enters your body you u immediately begin processing it, your body then creates an immunee response which will leave a lasting memory of how to fight the virus then your body disposes the vaccine as waste. Dr Djordje Krnjevic from the Clinical Centre of Montenegro spoke to UNICEF around the COVID vaccine and whether it would have long-term side effects. "Vaccines against COVID19 cannot cause long-term consequences," he said. "These vaccines have undergone clinical trials which have shown precisely that the vaccine is not harmful to the human body." It is clear going through many claims made on this pamphlet that most are either falsee or deliberately misleading.
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Show is off, but workshop is on SCIMM Dance Company have cancelled their show Fragments, which was to take place on January 20 and 21 at The Wedge in Sale. In a statement posted to social media, Scimm said that “we had hoped to go ahead with these shows but the rapid circulation of COVID means the risk continues to be too high for both our dancers and audience”. Scimm’s Regional Workshop at Leaps And Bounds Dance School in Sale will still be going ahead on January 22, allowing attendees to get an insight into Scimm’s choreography and ask questions. The cancellation was announced the day after Scimm co-founders and directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes were interviewed by the Gippsland Times, during which they expressed hope that the show would see the light of day after a depressing two years for the dance industry. Mr Barnes, who grew up in Sale and Rosedale before moving to Melbourne at age 15 to pursue dancing at the Australian Ballet School, said they were feeling mixed emotions. “After the last two years it’s really hard to get excited about shows with a looming cancellation in the back of your mind,” Mr Barnes said, “but we’re just feeling like we can’t give up”. “The world just needs shows and art, and music and dancing, more than ever. We want to keep fighting and keep the arts on stage. We’re passionate about bringing it to regional Victoria.” Mr Pokorny grew up in Sydney and also moved to Melbourne at age 15 to take up dancing at the Australian Ballet School, and he also felt burnt out from the last couple of years. “I am excited to get to regional Victoria as I know that Tim has connections to the area and so do our other dancers,” Mr Pokorny said. While working in the dance industry in Melbourne, Mr Pokorny met Mr Barnes, and in 2013 they formed Scimm Dance Company. Putting on performances is what they do dancing is their true love. But circumstances continue to get in the way. “It’s been a very, very hard two years for the whole dance industry in Australia,” Mr Barnes said, “there’s been endless cancellations with all dance companies”. “For Scimm, there have been nine performances that have had to be postponed or cancelled due to COVID, and this will be the first time that our senior professional dancers get to be on stage since the start of the pandemic. “From the dancers’ perspective, every single one of them just wants to be on stage. They just want to get back to doing what they love.” Those with a keen interest in dance still have the opportunity to attend Scimm’s workshop at Leaps & Bounds Dance School, with Mr Barnes saying they wanted to give a local dancer a chance to participate in their signature dance style and training. “If there are any young dancers who are looking to be inspired or want to have a dance career, they can come along to that and have a day of asking questions and do some of our choreography,” Mr Barnes said. “We also have our dancer who teaches there, her name is Cobie Kinnish and she has gone from Sale to become a professional dancer in Melbourne, so that’s pretty exciting for young kids to learn from here.” “Our dance style is derived from a classical ballet base and it’s a fusion with commercial dance elements,” Mr Pokorny said. Mr Barnes said there’s a lot of talent in Gippsland as a whole. “Scott and I have auditions every year and we get some phenomenal dancers from Sale and the surrounding areas,” he said, “but there’s not enough work opportunities”.
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only performances of Fragments as Mr Barnes and Mr Pokorny had cancelled every other date, and were intending to work on a new show to debut later this year. Mr Pokorny said the show’s themes had morphed after the constant delays. “Fragments is touching on the fact that everything is in pieces. It derives from atoms in the atmosphere,” he said, “now one concept is putting the dancers back on stage, as we’ve been unable to do anything”. “It’s an ode to the last two years.” Ironically, Fragments is once again in a situation where it may never see the light of day. Scimm’s Regional Workshop will run at Leaps And Bounds Dance School in Sale on Saturday, January 22. For more information, go to www.scimmdance. com.au
Scimm Dance Company co-founders Tim Barnes and Scott Pokorny. Photo: Contributed
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“There’s a lot of amazing training and great talent, but the area that’s lacking is jobs for dancers. “The more shows that get to come to regional, the better, so hopefully that inspires more professional local groups to put on shows where they can pay dancers to work. “Because otherwise the students grow up to become a dance teacher or they go into something else because of a lack of jobs.” Mr Pokorny said that finding a talented cast for the Fragments show had been challenging. “Some of our dancers have gotten COVID in the last couple of months,” he said, “some people quit dancing or some went to other jobs as they found something we couldn’t provide at that time”. “But we did manage in the end to find a talented cast.” The shows in Sale were set to be the first and
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The Maffra Municipal Band is expanding and on the lookout for new members to join its new string orchestra as well as the existing Concert Band, Training Band and Stage Band. They are holding information sessions next month. Photo: Contributed
Telehealth call on Medicare RURAL doctors have welcomed the recent announcement by the federal government that a number of Medicare items for telehealth that were available earlier in the COVID pandemic will be reinstated until June 30 to support GPs and Consultant Specialists in providing care during the Omicron wave. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) said the measures will greatly assist rural GPs, Rural Generalists and rural Consultant Specialists to care for patients while also reducing the spread of Omicron. The announcement is in response to requests made to the government last week by the four GP peak bodies – RDAA, ACRRM, the AMA and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), as well as the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) – to ensure general practice is well placed to continue to provide quality care as the pandemic continues.
“Patients who have contracted Omicron may have experienced milder symptoms but Australia has experienced the highest case numbers seen so far in the pandemic, which is putting significant pressure on all levels of the health system," RDAA president Dr Megan Belot said. “Omicron’s impact has also extended significantly to rural and remote areas, impacting on the ability of rural health services to operate at full capacity. Telehealth enables patients to still access care, while also providing a layer of protection to other patients and health professionals, by reducing instances of exposure. “We are very pleased that the government has listened to our concerns, and taken action on this issue following the meeting our organisations had with Ministers Hunt and Gillespie last week. “This measure will make a significant difference in slowing down the transmission of Omicron and helping to keep rural health services open and adequately staffed.”
THIS year the Maffra Municipal Band is expanding its program to include a string orchestra as well as the ongoing Concert Band, Training Band and Stage Band. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to come to the information sessions, which will be held at the band rooms, at the end of the main building at the Maffra Recreation Reserve, 146–148 Maffra Newry Rd. The string orchestra will meet on Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm with the information session on February 1. Bring your instrument. This is not a learners group, but for people who can already play, and is designed to complement your own learning. Don’t be afraid to just come and try! For further information contact Rosemary on 0413 010 047. The Training Band, Maffra Music Academy, is for woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Beginners are welcome, as are people with some playing experience but not enough skills or confidence to join the Concert Band. Our ages range from 12 to mid 70s. The band has a few instruments for loan or hire, so don’t let the lack of an instrument put you off, come and try. After the information session, it will meet on Tuesdays, starting on February 8, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. For further information contact Claire on 0408 036 627. The information session for the Training Band, Concert Band and Stage Band will consist of a free welcome barbecue on Wednesday, February 2 at 6.30pm. Again bring your instrument if you already play, but beginners are welcome too. During the year the Concert Band rehearses on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm, with Stage Band following on, and new members are always welcome, especially if you play the clarinet or trombone. For more information about the Concert and Stage Bands or any general enquiries please contact Rob on 0411 434 520.
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The Wedge Performing Arts Centre welcomes the Australian Shakespeare Company back to Sale Botanic Gardens for Lewis Carroll’s absurd and wickedly clever classic, Alice in Wonderland. Photo: Contributed
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THE Wedge Performing Arts Centre welcomes the Australian Shakespeare Company back to Sale Botanic Gardens for Lewis Carroll’s absurd and wickedly clever classic, Alice in Wonderland. Brought to life beautifully in Glenn Elston’s highly-acclaimed production, this familiar tale is stunningly lifted right from the pages. Just as the school holidays are about to tumble down the rabbit hole, audiences have
the chance to join Alice on her adventures. Meet the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, sing along with the Dodo and other birds in the Caucus race and meet the pepperobsessed Duchess and her extremely crazy cook. The Cheshire Cat will leave you with a grin and you can’t fail to miss Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee. And what might seem slightly silly becomes downright absurd as the Mad Hatter arrives
with the March Hare and Dormouse to have a grand old time with Alice at the tea party. This enchanting world of song, dance and interactive games will have the whole family dizzy and giddy with nonsense! Alice In Wonderland will be showing on Tuesday, January 25 at 10.30am and 1.30pm. To purchase your tickets visit thewedge.com. au/event/alice-in-wonderland.
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Mardi Gras planning underway PLANNING is underway for the Maffra Mardi Gras, and entrants from local community organisations and clubs and are being urged to put their hands up. The event, which began in 1957, gives entrants the chance to raise money for their community organisations, and involves six weeks of fundraising activities, culminating in a big mardi gras community event, planned for March 19 this year. This fun family fun event has a carnival-like atmosphere and includes a variety of activities like face painting, an animal petting nursery, rides, jumping castle, music, street parade and food, craft and market stalls.
Annemieke Mein - The Silverfish, 2019, textile on board, 180 x 125cm. Private collection ANNEMIEKE Mein’s current exhibition at Gippsland Art Gallery will continue until February 13, allowing visitors the opportunity to see many her most significant textile artworks from the last 40 years — all together in the one place. This unique and not-to-be-missed exhibition was originally launched to coincide with the staging of the 2021 Archibald Prize, and with more than 25,000 visitors already having experienced the wonders of this current exhibition, it has now been extended into 2022 by popular demand. This special ‘Archibald edition’ of Annemieke’s ongoing exhibition brings together key works from many private collections, and draws also on the gallery’s own extensive holdings of her work. The exhibition includes many crowd favourites such as Silvereyes (1983), Freedom (1986), Fantail Rhapsody (1987), and Dance of the Mayflies (1988). In a treat for fans of Annemieke’s extraordinary
The mardi gras' concept of raising money for community organisations has not altered in more than 60 years, and a variety of sporting clubs, kindergartens, primary schools and secondary colleges, aged care facilities and wildlife shelters having previously participated. Local groups, organisations, schools and clubs can be become involved by fielding entrants, running stalls or entering decorated floats in the parade. These days, the Maffra Mardi Gras is run by Maffra Rotary Club, and individuals and organisations which would like to become involved can phone Helen Lanigan on 0409 030 918.
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Lamb-tastic TV commercial MEAT & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) highlyanticipated Australian Lamb Summer Campaign is back in a new TV commercial that celebrates Australia reuniting with the rest of the world after years of isolation. An Aussie tradition, the annual lamb campaigns have built a strong legacy of highly topical advertising and thought-provoking creative content, which continue to generate widespread conversation and subsequent publicity for Australian lamb. The campaign also encourages Lamb purchases when shoppers are making their key protein choice across retail and food service environments. Building on the ‘Share the Lamb’ brand platform, the six-week integrated campaign reflects upon how Australia has become isolated from the rest of the world due to strict international border closures during the pandemic.
MLA Domestic market manager Graeme Yardy said the advert was a reminder that Australia is a country not to be forgotten and we see heartwarming reunions as returning travellers make their way back to sunnier climates and lamb barbies. “Each year the ‘Share the Lamb’ brand gives us a great opportunity to showcase how the unmistakeable flavour and aroma of lamb brings Aussie’s together, even through the very toughest of times," he said. "In 2021 we were all about breaking down state borders, but this year we’re ready to finally open back up to the rest of the world, and what better way to issue the invite than with tasty Australian Lamb. "The advert will appear on national TV with placements during the Australian Open and the
campaign will feature across path to purchase out-of-home, online video and social platforms. “To keep lamb top of mind and drive purchases in store, the campaign will also connect with consumers with a presence in major retail environments including Coles, Woolworth’s, IGA, Costco, Drakes, ALDI and butcher stores. Product-focused digital screens, catalogue, magazines, digital assets and point of sale activity will deliver meal inspiration and drive purchase in store. “Food service partnerships with Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, Australian Venue Co. and Pegasus Leisure Group will showcase a delicious range of lamb dishes on menus to further drive sales. Additionally, Australian Lamb will host an event in January at 6 Head Restaurant (Seagrass Group) highlighting the best of Australian Lamb to key influencers and their networks to drive
awareness. The January issue of Rare Medium Magazine and Rare Medium Academy will also feature Australian Lamb as a key focus.” Mr Yardy said last year’s Make Lamb Not Walls campaign was a tough act to follow as one of MLA’s most effective to date. “The Make Lamb Not Walls campaign saw Aussies buy lamb more often with sales growth increasing by 16.8 per cent, volume per occasion up 5.6 per cent, and purchase frequency up 2.6 per cent,” Mr Yardy said. “On behalf of Aussie lamb producers, this year’s campaign builds on the success of last years and the team have done a fantastic job at reinforcing the iconic status of lamb as the national dish and remind Australians to purchase and share lamb over summer.”
Gippsland Ag Group’s Dave Caldwell and Craig Bush are happy to promote the upcoming Gippsland Red Meat Conference.
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Conference preparations on track IT may have been a while in the making, but the date for the Gippsland Red Meat Conference is now just around the corner. The conference program is full of uplifting and inspiring presenters and topics with a general theme of recovery and resilience, set for Tuesday, February 15. GRMC event organiser Craig Bush of the Gippsland Agricultural Group, said with a “ripping growing season” currently being experienced in Gippsland, it was timely that producers could meet and hear from leaders in their industry about unlocking the potential gains available to producers in the region. “While it is uncertain times, and here in Gippsland we are not immune from that, there is a lot to celebrate, and this event will be the best place to do that,” Mr Bush said. “After two postponements due to changing COVID regulations, it is now time to deliver the much-anticipated event. “And don’t we all need a shot in the arm
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presenters who continued to support the event, and ticket holders who had purchased tickets. A gourmet paddock-to-plate dinner will take place after the conference, to which everyone is invited, featuring, you guessed it, red meat. The Gippsland Red Meat Conference is presented by the Gippsland Agricultural Group, in partnership with the National Recovery and Resilience Agency, Agriculture Victoria, Meat and Livestock Australia and East Gippsland and Wellington Shires, and support from major sponsors Elders, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Maiagrazing, Ruralbank, the Herd Improvement Co-operative and National Australia Bank. The GRMC will be held on Tuesday, February 15, at the Riviera Convention Centre in Bairnsdale. Tickets are available at gippslandredmeat2021. eventbrite.com.au. Follow the links on the Gippsland Agricultural Group Facebook page or contact event manager, Craig Bush, on 0427 943155 or redmeat@gippsland ag.com.au.
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Federal government grants on offer for show societies
APPLICATIONS under round two of the federal government's Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will open on January 28, 2022. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program is a way to give show societies a muchneeded cash injection after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Agricultural shows and field days generate over $1 billion in sales for small businesses every year,” Mr Littleproud said. “For some communities and charities, agricultural shows or field days are the financial boost they need to get them through the year. “Not only are they essential for business, agricultural shows and field days provide a way for people to show off their latest innovations and technology, increasing productivity and profitability for all involved in the agriculture sector.” Applications for support under this second round of funding close on February 17, 2022.
Grants from $10,000 to $70,000 will be available for eligible show societies and field days organisations to help provide the confidence and resilience they need to go ahead and plan their events in 2022 and beyond. Applicants will be able to claim for eligible expenditure incurred for events cancelled in the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, up to the maximum capped amounts listed in the following table: “Economics aside, agricultural shows and field days are a great day out and provide the muchneeded opportunity for communities to come together, catch up and support each other,” Mr Littleproud said. “These grants provide show societies and field days organisations with the confidence they need to go ahead and plan their events in 2022 and beyond.” Further information will be available from January 28, 2022 at the Community Grants Hub website, www.communitygrants.gov.au.
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Both projects are funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and each field day will follow all current COVID requirements. Fact sheets on each variety presented will be available. The GAgG field day starts at 8am at the Caithness property, followed by breakfast at 8.45am at the Gippsland Research Farm, 345 Bengworden Road, Bairnsdale. The Sowing the Gap field day follows from 9am-12 noon at the Gippsland Research Farm. Please register your attendance with Jen Smith – 0409 436 133 – jen.smith@gippslandag.com.au
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FODDER crops aimed towards filling feed gaps will be the subject of a field day near Bairnsdale this week, where there are 61 species in the ground. There are two Gippsland Agricultural Group (GAgG) projects to be covered during the day, the first ‘relay cropping’, where seed has been aerially sown into existing grain crops. Once those existing cops are harvested the second quickly crop nears maturity. The second part of the field day will put the varieties sown for the Sowing the Gap project under the microscope. “The whole idea of the Sowing the Gap demonstration at the Gippsland Research Farm was to give everything a go, there are different crops for different purposes,” GAgG general manager Jen Smith said. “Originally the species were selected when we had drought conditions but it’s been really interesting to see what’s happened with this wet summer. “There’s as much to learn from an extremely wet season as there is in an extremely dry season. “It’s great to see so many species in one place that have had similar growing conditions.” The 61 summer varieties of fodder species include species like turnips, chicory, clovers, sorghum, brassicas, tillage radish, millet, sunn hemp, linseed, peas, cereals and plantain. The idea is to help farmers look at varieties they may choose to plant next year, what’s suitable to what seasonal conditions, with the aim of filling a summer feed gap in drier conditions. GAgG advising agronomist Casey Willis said because of the wet weather, the chicory varieties in the Sowing the Gap demo were outperforming the brassica varieties as a protein source. “Multi species crops are also doing really well,” Ms Willis said. “They also provide high weed competition, which keeps the weeds at bay. Where the brassicas have been water damaged, they have thinned out allowing the weeds in.” She said millet was also “steaming along” in the demonstration. The day begins at 8am on Thursday, January 20, at Trevor Caithness’ Forge Creek property, which is the first in a series of relay cropping field days showing the success and failures of the method. The second and third field days will be on January 27 at Winnindoo and January 28 at Giffard.
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Driver education will save lives PROVIDING drivers with the skills they need to stay safe on the road must be a priority so young Victorians and their families can recover and rebuild in confidence. Recent figures have shown an alarming increase in instances of drink driving and despite more people working from home and less movement across the state, last year’s road toll was up. At the 2014 Victorian election, the state government committed to introducing driver education for every Year 10 student across Victoria. In 2015, the then Road Safety minister stated the funds were in the budget and ready to roll out. If only Labor had delivered on what they promised then, Victoria Police could have had a more positive message about young drivers now. Education is the single most important way to create positive habits in our most inexperienced drivers. The current 30 minute offering to some Year 10 students falls well short what the state government promised and as a former police officer and parent of two teenagers, I understand how important that message is. Telling a parent their child has been killed in an accident is one of the most harrowing responsibilities of the job. The look of terror in their eyes sticks with you long after you’ve left. It is time to focus on reducing the road toll and preventing the accidents that leave people with injuries they will never recover from. A Coalition government would reintroduce the bipartisan Road Safety Committee abolished by Labor. When in operation, it made key recommendations such as compulsory seat belts, increasing road side blood alcohol tests and improved vehicle and road safety measures. I don’t want any parent to have to answer a police officer’s knock on their door. Brad Battin, Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, Community Safety and Victim Support, Corrections
New Year. New variant. New way? THE start of 2022 marks the beginning of a third calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the less severe Omicron variant taking over from previous variants, Victorians are vaccinated, and it is time for governments to find a new way forward. People in the community often ask me what I would do differently if I was Deputy Premier. The fact is that there have been crucial things overlooked by the state government. While in isolation they may seem small, these overlooked strategies would have had a huge impact on our healthcare system and taken some stress and pressure off our front-line workers. As the Omicron variant sweeps across Victoria, we are all feeling the impacts of the virus and the state government’s response – whether that be someone we know becoming unwell, limited stock on the shelf, newly imposed buying limits, or our local shop or café being closed because of staff being exposed or isolating. This is despite Victorians rising to the task and achieving world leading vaccination rates amidst the world’s longest and most heart-breaking lockdowns. We’re now taking up third doses with similar enthusiasm to keep ourselves and our communities as safe as possible. We were promised that we would get our lives back if we got vaccinated. We’ve gotten vaccinated, and governments should be holding up their end of the bargain. They have had two years to prepare the system for the inevitable surge in cases. They have had plenty of time to put us in the best position to trust our safe and effective vaccines. All governments have an obligation to prepare communities for the future. That’s never more important than for a crisis such as this COVID-19 pandemic. As a community we need a strong, reliable healthcare system to support us while we transition to living our lives with COVID. Our healthcare workers have done a remarkable job over the last two years, and I am confident they will continue to do their best. That’s why the state government failing to deliver on a promise made in 2020 to bring 4000 new ICU beds into the system is so unacceptable. We need those beds and that surge capacity, which Labor knows, but fails to address or explain. The Liberals and Nationals would have ensured we kept an essential promise like that to support our healthcare workers and system. It’s why the Liberals and Nationals were calling for preparatory action on rapid antigen tests (RATs) in August 2021 and again when they were fully approved by authorities in November. It’s why it’s so disappointing that Labor responded by labelling our calls a “desperate political stunt” in Parliament. It’s now clear that the Liberals and Nationals were right to call for action on RATs, whereas the state government spun their wheels.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s record when it comes to the environment has been put under the microscope by letter writer Brian Measday.
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In September, Health Minister Martin Foley promised that the state government would stockpile rapid tests, but they have since been silent on that stockpile. I think it is only fair to assume that the stockpile doesn’t exist – they only ordered RATs on Christmas Eve after three months of sitting on their hands. Those tests would do so much for our state as Omicron embeds itself in the Victorian community. The Liberals and Nationals would have ensured that people were not compelled to line up for hours for a PCR test, only to be turned away, or compelled to park their cars in testing lines overnight. We have needed more testing centres and longer opening hours. We would have put testing and vaccination popup sites across holiday hotspots, and we would have opened key testing sites for 24 hours to take pressure off our stretched testing system. The state government spends millions of your dollars on spin and on advertising themselves. The Liberals and Nationals would redirect much of that spending to support the health system, to pay for additional healthcare workers, and to raise awareness for people due for their third dose of vaccination. These may seem like small differences, but they add up to a drastic change to the way we approach the pandemic – with last minute reactionary decisions under the state government, or with a plan to move forward under the Liberals and Nationals. That’s what I would do differently as Deputy Premier with the Liberals and Nationals. Peter Walsh Leader of The Nationals
Environment not a focus for our PM I GUESS that when our present Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, waved that lump of coal around in Parliament, the year before he was elected as Prime Minister, the writing was on the wall, but certainly since becoming Prime Minister there has been multiple reasons for the many Australians who care about our environment to be extremely concerned. Record native animal extinctions for which we are now unfortunately amongst the world leaders, record-breaking devastating bushfires that none of us will ever forget, record flooding, deforestation at a speed as if there will be no tomorrows for which we now rank with the terrible and depressing land clearing practises being experienced in the Congo and the Amazon, patheticly weak environmental laws. I could go on and on, but can sum it all up by commenting - it is as if our Prime Minister has declared all out war on our environment. Positive actions in relation to our all important
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Australian environment have been, in my opinion, overlooked in a shocking manner by our federal government for many years and because of the present structure of the Coalition, I cannot see any improvement taking place in the foreseeable future. Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank, South Australia
Widespread constitutional ignorance on display SHARON Claydon from the federal parliament's House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs states that she is concerned about the low levels of understanding of the Australian Constitution in the community, and hopes to create a more informed and engaged citizenry ('Referendum process needs modernisation', Gippsland Times, 11/1). Since Ms Claydon is a federal MP, may I respectfully suggest that she start by educating her appalling ignorant parliamentary colleagues about the Australian Constitution. A good starting point would be to remind perennially whinging state politicians that schools and hospitals are the constitutional responsibility of state and territory governments, so that must stop blaming shortcomings in those areas on Canberra.
Her federal colleagues should be informed that immigration and quarantine are federal responsibilities, so that must reverse the abdication of responsibility during this pandemic that has destroyed the notion of Australia as a united nation and turned the clock back to a landscape of six colonies which refuse to cooperate. Her Labor colleague, Premier Daniel Andrews, should be told that treaty-making with foreign governments is the exclusive preserve of the federal government, which explains why Canberra were able to cancel his bizarre Belt and Road deal with Peking (Beijing). State Premiers ought to be reminded that section 92 of the Australian Constitution guarantees freedom of movement across state boundaries, so our right to visit friends and family interstate must be restored. These examples all arise out of recent political events, which disturbingly reveal that much of our political elite is either ignorant, indifferent or downright dishonest when it comes to governing and discussing constitutional matters. Australians deserve better than the widespread constitutional ignorance which permeates our parliaments, state and federal, on both sides of the partisan divide. Nicholas Tam, Traralgon East
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Pat Barnes: Whatever happened to “driving to the road conditions”? Yes, some of these unsealed roads could be better but due diligence in driving style would reduce the level of risk. Troy Anderson: About the same length of time on our Road. Not in Sale not a Wellington Shire matter. Rod Follett: Hang on a minute Gippsland has just had one of the wettest springs and starts to summer on record and you expect the roads to be in pristine condition. May be you would be better off to give some thanks to the Shire, work crews and there supervisors for their efforts in trying to get all the km of roads they work on back into condition. If you want roads like freeways then move to Melbourne and leave the people who know how to drive to road conditions in the bush. Thanks for all the hard work you do road crews.
Kimberly Anne: We are in exactly the same position here on Moroka Road Valencia Creek Victoria. The road gets an outrageous amount of traffic with the bare minimum maintenance. Melinda Clark: Good luck and be persistent! If my dad can get Tinamba's roads looked at... keep at it! Call, email and even go to the office... it can be done. Rhonda Jacobs: Keep fighting! The road is awful.
Darryl Francis Gray: What about the 10 mm thick bitumen they have been spraying on both sides of the road around the district the last six months, everywhere you look it’s breaking up and forming new potholes. I don't know who owns this so called upgrade, but it is a joke. Jason Laskowski: Needs to be fixed. Julie Carrodus: Fix it now.
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Clingstone, fresh from Goulburn Valley. Also pears. Due in Sale early Feb. Peaches 10kg, $30. 20kg $50. Pears 10kg, $25. 20kg, $40. Phone now to place your order 0439 768 671.
MOBILITY EQUIP Scooter Shoprider, $2500, wheelchair carbon fibre Helico C2 $6000, Walker Ellipse super lite carbon fibre $400. All large and excellent condition. Ph 0437 448 879
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Southern Rural Water (SRW) wishes to advise of an application to construct a new bore and to permanently transfer up to 120.0 megalitres of groundwater for urban supply purposes on land described as 33 McMillan Street, Briagolong. It is proposed that the bore will be approximately 110 metres in depth and constructed in accordance with the Minimum Construction Requirements For Water Bores in Australia. All groundwater proposed to be extracted will be sourced from the Rosedale Groundwater Management Area. Southern Rural Water is committed to an appropriate consultation process to ensure the proper consideration of relevant matters as prescribed by the Water Act 1989. We therefore seek comment from any interested person or parties that considers they may be affected by these applications. Submissions on this proposal will be accepted until 4pm on 15 February 2022 and will be taken into account in determining these applications. Please direct enquiries and submissions to: Trevor McDevitt Manager Applications. P.O.Box 153 Maffra Vic 3860 Telephone 1300 139 510 Please quote reference: CZ1663320 Cameron FitzGerald Managing Director
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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.
HC Local Driver/Yardman
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
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Sale motor group is pleased to offer a full time position as a vehicle detailer/yard hand. Experience is preferred but not essential. To be successful you will be: ● Reliable ● Punctual ● Have a manual drivers licence ● Be able to work unsupervised ● Have attention to detail ● Have strong work ethic. To apply please forward your cover letter and resume and cover letter to: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au
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Sale Motor Group are pleased to offer a full time roll in administration. Your daily responsibilities will include but not be limited to: ● Processing of new and used vehicle sales ● Processing of bank statements ● Payout of vehicles ● Accounts payable and receivable ● General office duties. ● You will have a pleasant phone manor, be punctual and a team player. System training will be provided. Previous motor industry experience would be an advantage but not essential. To apply forward your resume and cover letter to Terry Wight: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au
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Sale motor group are pleased to offer a new full time position for a service advisor. Experience in the motor industry would be an advantage but not essential. Your daily role would be to provide strong customer service while taking customer bookings to service our customers cars. You would liaise with the customer along with the service manager to provide a positive customer experience. On site training will be provided. The successful applicant will have a strong customer service history. You will be punctual, have a pleasant phone manner and a team player. To apply please forward your resume and cover letter to terry@salemotorgroup.com.au
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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The team at Maffra Vision Care is looking for an Optical Dispenser Trainee to join our team. The successful applicant will undergo a Cert IV Optical Traineeship under the supervision of our qualified dispensers and optometrists. Training is carried out in conjunction with Australian College of Dispensing (ACOD) involving 12 months of work and study, following which you will be a qualified and experienced Optical Dispenser! This full-time role will see you rostered for Mon to Fri 9am-5:30pm. Optical Dispensers interpret and dispense optical prescriptions in order to select the most suitable frame and lenses for the patient, as well as repairing optical glasses. You will also undertake duties including, but not limited to, greeting patients, answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, processing payments and other admin roles. Recent school leavers are encouraged to apply! Applications can be emailed to info@maffravisioncare.com.au
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Part Time (0.4) Fixed term St Michael's Primary School is a small Catholic co-educational primary school located in the rural township of Heyfield, approximately 50 kilometres from Traralgon and 40km from Sale. The school prides itself on being a welcoming community where everyone is valued and respected. Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for a part time (0.4) fixed term position as a Classroom Teacher in the junior grades commencing on 28th January 2022. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to the philosophy and ethos of Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the necessary skills to provide students with a rich educational experience that reflects understanding of current educational initiatives and contemporary pedagogy. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be prepared to embrace a team-based collaborative approach to teaching and learning. How to apply: Applications should be forwarded via email to the Principal. Applications must include a cover letter addressing the requirements and a resume that includes at least three work referees. A pre-employment form should also be included with the application. This is available from the Principal. Applications close: Friday, 21st January 2022 at 4.00pm Mrs. Jenny Miller St Michael's Primary School Email: principal@stmheyfield.catholic.edu.au St Michael's school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
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Tyre Fitter - experience preferred. Must have drivers licence. Wheel Alignment experience not essential but preferred. Full time position available for a reliable, enthusiastic, hard working person. Apply via in person @ 330 York Street Sale or via 03 5144 1676
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Relief milker required. One or two days a week, possibly more. Looking for a Sunday in the mix. 130 quiet cows/16 swing over dairy. Ten minutes from Sale. Phone 0408498201.
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Newspaper Deliverers required for Inglis St, Canopus Crt, Antares Ave, Orion St area. Please phone Sam 5144 6513
Is seeking butchers, apprentices and front of counter staff for both our Sale and Stratford stores. Please drop or post resumes into 37 Tyers Street, Stratford. Application date closes 20th of January. For any enquires please phone David on 0427 456 424
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Advertising Consultant Sales
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BURGESS, Warren Dad Warren Grandad We watched you fade away, As you fought so hard to stay, Now you're at peace, We have lot's of memories to keep. The memories and stories will make us smile and remind everyone you were there, just like the time you convinced Tony to cut off his chin hair. Always in our hearts and forever in our minds. Love you always. Tony, Michelle and Angus
BURGESS, Warren Maxwell (Warren) at Sunshine Hospital on January 10, 2022 aged 71 years.
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HOLLAND, Barry 28/9/1950 - 8/1/2022 Barry, everyone admired your honesty and integrity. You were one in a million. Dearly loved and never fogotten by those who knew, and remember you. You were the best. Love from Val, Darcy and Christine. Sincere condolences and fondest love to the family. HOLLAND, Barry. Aged 71 years. Of Wangaratta. Formerly of Sale. Result of motorbike accident. Friends for close to 60 years. Wonderful memories sharing our fun times of camping, hot air ballooning, house-boating, weddings, parties, etc. Will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to Shirley, Ian, Narelle and families. - Krys and Max Kent and family.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Dad, Grandad, you are now sleeping peacefully, free from all the pain, your memory will live on, as we share stories of times gone by. Rest peacefully. Love, Tony, Rick, Doug, Michelle, Hayden and Angus.
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JOHNS, Robert (Bob) 18/6/1937 - 7/1/2022 Aged 84. Loving Dad to Rod and Tania. Adored Pop to Melissa, Doug, Steve, Jayde, Dave and Kate. Great Poppy to Elyse, BURGESS, Warren. Zoe, Olivia, Taylor, January 10, 2022. Cohen, Westyn, Cooper, To hear your voice, Archie, Makenna, To see your smile, To sit and talk with you a Summer, Nate and Daisy. A true gentleman. while, To be together in the Finally in the loving arms of his daughter Susan. same old way, Would by my only wish Wonderful memories. Forever in our hearts xx today. Now at peace with Mum. Your loving sister, MATTHEWS, Taylah Reese Rhonda. Loved Uncle to Warren, Sincerest sympathy to Annette, Aron and their Kelly, Jason and Callum on your tragic loss. families. Our love and thoughts are with you. Gippsland Water Dragons. BURGESS, Warren. January 10, 2022. Warren, As kids, we lived together. We fought, we laughed, we cried. We did not always show the love, that we both had inside. We shared our dreams and plans, and some secrets too. All the memories we share, is what bonds me now to you. We grew to find we have a love that is very strong McLAUGHLIN, Ronald today. A golden heart stopped It's a love shared by our beating, family, that will never fade Two hands were laid to away. rest, You are my brother not by God broke our hearts to choice but by the nature prove, of our birth, He only takes the best. I could not have chosen a Your loving Guy family better one, you were the best on Earth. Loving sister Leeann and brother-in-law to Willem (dec.). Uncle to Adelle, Blayne and families.
BURGESS, Warren Maxwell 16/9/1950 - 10/1/2022 Raymond, Ralda, Andrew, Heidi, Candice, Sem, Sid and families. The pain is gone mate. Take it easy up there. RIP
McLAUGHLIN, Ronald A cheery smile, GARBY, Alan Peter A heart of gold, 6/6/1927 - 11/1/2022. One of the best, Dearly loved husband of This world could hold, Annie-Jean. Sixty eight A loving nature, Congratulations treasured years together. True and kind, Love from all Caring and loving father of What beautiful memories, your family xo Marianne, Michael (dec.) You leave behind. and Louise. A wonderful Thank you for being a father-in-law, grandfather wonderful Uncle. and friend. 'Till we meet again, Jock. Forever in our hearts. From your loving Guy Private family funeral. family. Page 28 - Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 18 January, 2022
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MOWBRAY, John Phillip 29.9.1941 - 15.1.2022 Dearly loved husband of Gail for 59 years. Adored and loved father of David, Mark, Gerlinda and Brett. Father-in-law to four wonderful people. Grandfather of twelve children who were all a great joy to him. Great grandfather of seven who gave him a lot of laughter with their antics.
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TROUP, (nee Stracey) Pamela Mavis Aged 74 Passed away peacefully at GBH on January 17, 2022 after a short illness. Beloved wife to Eddie. Mum to Elizabeth and Anthony. Mother in law to Aleysha and Anthony. Nanna to Chloe, Emily, Ethan, Brodie, Asher and Callum.
Loved daughter of Reg and Mavis Stracey (dec.). A shock to go so quickly Sister to Ron, Gavin, Bev but we knew that your (dec.) and John. pain didn't last too long which was a blessing. You A lady taken too soon. gave me, especially, great No more pain, No more pills. memories forever. Will be deeply missed by Rest peacefully John. all. Love Gail Eddie Johnno A wonderful father, best Mum, my beautiful mum. friend, coach, and mentor. With a broken heart we We will miss you every watched you slip away. day for the rest of our Your love for us was unwavering. All the lives. grandkids loved and Go Pies! adored you. David and Kellie I'm so glad you held on to watch me marry Aly. MOWBRAY John Phillip No more pain. 29.9.1941 - 15.1.2022 Love always Anthony, Aly, A loving father, father-in-law, grandfather, Ethan, Brodie, Asher and Callum and great grandfather. Dad our lives will not be Nan, I love you to the the same without you. moon and back. Sadly missed and loved You are the best. by all. Callum Brett, Lesa, Bianca, Steve, Clara, Tyson (dec.) Nan, you are the best. and Dylan. I will always love you. Asher Pop/Big Pop Thank you for being the Nan, you will be missed best. but not forgotten. I cannot find words Brodie important enough to describe how much you We all love and miss you meant to all of us. We have been blessed to so much. Thank you for everything have shared your days and beyond proud to have you have done for me. Ethan called you ours. We already miss you. Mum, our hearts are Love Hailey, David and broken. We will miss you Eli. always. I will miss our chats, your John Pop, You made us feel worthy undivided love for us all. of the absolute confidence Elizabeth and Anthony you held in us. I we miss our sleepovers You were truly a gentle man and alongside Nana and the craft days with you. Gail looked up to by the Chloe and Emily entire family. We will miss your smiling presence and quiet Funerals conversations. With love, Jordan, Laura and Wally. BURGESS The funeral of Mr Warren Pop, Maxwell Burgess will A great person and leave Geoff Rossetti grandfather. My words cannot thank you enough. Memorial Chapel, 1390 Maffra Road Sale (next to Love always Josh Sale Cemetery) after a MOWBRAY, John Phillip. service commencing at 1pm on WEDNESDAY 29/9/1941 - 15/1/2022 Passed away suddenly (Jan. 19, 2022) for the General and will be sadly missed, S t r a t f o r d a man that was well Cemetery. respected in the community. Rest in peace. - Mark and family.
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ROBINSON, Jeffrey Albert ''Robbo'' 22/4/44 - 9/1/22 Cherished father and father-in-law of Shane and Thao, Kylie and Mark, Fiona and Craig, Marc and Amanda. Loved ''Grumpy'' of Jack, Chris, Josh, James, Charlotte, Charlie, Milie, and Lachie. A loving father, grandfather and great mate to many. Set off for his last trip. His stories and tales of past adventures, along with many precious shared moments, will be the memories we treasure forever. Safe travels Grumpy
MOWBRAY A graveside service for Mr John Phillip Mowbray will be held at the Sale Lawn Cemetery, Maffra Road, Sale at 11am on THURSDAY (January 20, 2022).
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CARTER, Jean. Forever in my thoughts of a wonderful mother who endured so much in her life. Mum, take care of Ben and Paul please. Love always, Julie. GLEESON, Jack. Grief is the price we pay for love. Forever missed and loved, Julie. Hi Pop. A big 70 this year. Yay! Aaron has got his ATAR score and the rest of us are at big and little St. Pat's, so look out for Ivy's first day. Jai won some money playing a fun game of pool with his friends and says to thank you for teaching him. Have you found Paul, Leigh and my other cousin Bec yet? Love to them and Ben. Nan says thanks for the pure white feathers that keep popping up in the most unusual places. Tell the boss's up there to send us a better 2022 please. Love and hugs always, your mate Jenso. WITTS, Justine 7/2/1983 - 16/1/2004 Auntie Justine is often talked about Always loved and never forgotten Love Mum, Dad, Libby, Lauren and Phil, Olivia, Henry and Lucy xxx
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CARRUTHERS, Barry Thank you to our friends and family in Australia and overseas who shared in supporting us during this difficult time. The cards, phone calls, emails and attendances, in person or online, at Barry's memorial service, were certainly appreciated. Thank you also to the First Responders from Rowville for their prompt and compassionate support, Funeral Directors Brad and Pal Semmens for such a professional farewell for Barry and to the members of St John's Anglican Church in Maffra for the tasty afternoon refreshments. Margo and Family GARBY, Peter. The Garby family would like to express their deepest appreciation to all those involved in the care of Peter, particularly during his latter years. Thank you. McCONNELL, Johnny Bev, Darren, Jane and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their cards, flowers, wishes, phone calls and support on the passing of Johnny. Special thanks for the care provided by the Sale and Maffra Hospitals, Dr Paul Marosszery and staff of Maffra Medical Group, Palma and Brad Semmens, Maffra Cricket Club, Maffra Food Store and Maffra Football Club catering staff. Please accept this as our personal thanks.
Weekend’s lower grade cricket scores SALE MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION
SECOND GRADE SATURDAY
Sale 6/132 (W McKenzie 44, R Sudan 24, M McMaster 2/27) def Longford 96 (P Love 48, T Dobson 3/9, J Sharma 3/12, J Duffield 3/35); Collegians 6/169 (Stuart Anderson 62no, A Burgiel 26, J Beaumont 2/20) def Maffra 6/134 (B Lanigan 62no, E Proper 28, L Panwar 2/15, M Stobie 2/24); Heyfield 164 (D Birss 43, M Eastham 23, J Keane 22, T Birss 21, S Wain 2/17, D Murphy 2/18) def Boisdale-Briagolong 62 (D Murphy 27, J Woodward 4/8, D Burton 2/14, K Amiet 2/19).
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Longford 89 (B McMaster 24, L Panwar 6/19, N Anderson 2/30) lost to Collegians 6/90 (C Hall 29, Stuart Anderson 22no, B Hornby 3/29, C Osborne 2/10); Maffra 90 (H Shingles 21, H Wrigglesworth 3/24, D De Silva 2/2, B Dowsett 2/16) lost to Bundalaguah 5/93 (N French 35, D De Silva 27no, R Phelan 2/22).
THIRD GRADE
Rosedale-Kilmany 139 (C Moulton 55, L Stuckey 30, Z Connolly 4/36, W Osborn 2/19) def Maffra 8/131 (C Pendrick 59no, J Kelly 33, S Treasure 3/24, B Pryse 2/41); Bundalaguah 64 (E Aponso 32, J Van Zelst 3/16, N Thomas 2/11, T Millar 2/12) lost to Stratford 4/66 (N Thomas 29); Sale 33 (R Maidorn 3/4, D Bird 3/5, H Holmes 2/3) lost to Collegians 2/34 (S Dawes 31no).
FOURTH GRADE
Bundalaguah Bulls 91 (R Rowley 28, L Holmes 4/16, A Singh 2/5, J Kerton 2/26) lost to Longford 5/96 (L Grosveld 45no, M Grosveld 30, H Rowley 2/31); Collegians 9/101 (J Braden 42, S Batalha 2/9, L Heyne 2/13, M Allman 2/24) lost to Maffra 7/102 (C Sellings 23, A Parker 23no, J Sutton 2/15); Wurruk 65 (L Dabkowski 30, P Knowles 4/0, H Russell 2/3, A Robinson 2/22) lost to Nambrok 3/66 (S Hettiarachchige 28, K Bakulapalli 20, W Breddels 2/9); Bundalaguah Yaks 8/182 (G Wrigglesworth 49, G Hickey 43, S Tilley 22, L Clohesy 3/42, B Van Zelst 2/8) def Stratford 97 (R Allred 50ret, L Clohesy 23, J Scicluna 3/5, K Lenehan 3/9, M Wrigglesworth 2/14); RosedaleKilmany 8/135 (G McGrath 55ret, I Freshwater 44, B Darlington 3/31, C Berryman 2/14, D McMahon 2/16) def Heyfield 110 (D Stokes 32, R Winter 27, G McGrath 3/30, K Hahn 2/4, K Armistead 2/9); Sale 81 (K Marshall 2/5, N Ericson 2/9) lost to Boisdale-Briagolong 4/82 (B Marshall 50 ret, R Cusack 3/3).
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Sienna Wynd put up 19 points in Sale’s win against Lakes Entrance.
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Warragul showed its skill and experience by dominating the second period, scoring 16-4 to take a seven-point lead into the half-time break. The Sonics came out and continued to compete reducing the lead to five points going into the final term. But the big efforts in the first three terms clearly got to the Sale side as they ran out of petrol tickets and were outscored 25-8. The Sonics could be heartened by how well they competed throughout the match despite going down 72-46. Billy Hughes top scored in his return with 13 points while finding help from Chris Byron (9) and Harper Fraser (8). The men's side find themselves in eighth on the ladder, but only two points behind fourth placed Moe. Sale’s women’s team are sitting sixth on the ladder having played extra games, so they will be watching other results closely to see if they can sneak into finals.
SALE Croquet Club hosted a weekend of closely-contested games in its annual golf croquet tournament. In Section 1 both winner Richard Parkes, Drysdale, and runner-up Shane Downey, Traralgon, had seven wins from eight games but Parkes got the win on a points’ countback. Section 2 was also closely contested with two of the older competitors showing the younger ones how it is done. David Barrett, Lakes Entrance, won from 88-year-old Ed Chatwin, Drouin. Section 3 was won by Graeme Bennett, Bairnsdale, who only had one loss for the weekend, from Mary Cornwall, Warragul. Sale hosts the tournament but its members do not compete to allow full participation from visiting players. Referees were Sale players Wilma Freeman, Ian Wilson and Len Clissold and tournament director was Deirdre Lebbon.
Section 3 runner up Mary Cornwall, Warragul, and winner Graeme Bennett, Bairnsdale, Section 2 runner-up Ed Chatwin, Drouin, and winner David Barrett, Lakes Entrance, Section 1 runner-up Shane Downey, Traralgon and winner Richard Parkes, Drysdale.
Section 1 referee Wilma Freeman adjudicates after a wrong ball was played during a match between John Carr, Mornington, and Julie Beasley, Warragul. Photos: Contributed
Tough losses and pivotal wins for Maffra MAFFRA finished its Round 5 Country Basketball League fixture after the previous week’s match against Warragul was postponed due to COVID protocols. It was a see sawing affair between the third-placed Eagles and top-of-the-table Warriors which saw Maffra go down 81-79. The Eagles have shown they will be there at the pointy end of the season in their title defence. Warragul jumped out of the gates and went into the first break with a six-point lead which was vitally important in what was always going to be a tight match. Maffra fought back in the second period and reduced the lead of the Warriors to only two points going into the half time break. The Eagles then jumped out of the blocks well in the third term working hard up and down the court to restrict the Warriors to 11 points and to lead by five going into the final period. Maffra then ran out of petrol tickets and Warragul put the foot down with a 20-12 final term to get over the line by two points in what was a heartbreaking loss.
It was the regular contributors for Maffra of Andrew Quirk (21 points), Coby Burgiel (19) and Sam Whelan (14) who fought hard to try and get their side over the line. Maffra’s women’s side lost a heartbreaker to the Moe Meteors 47-46. The match ebbed and flowed and at no point either team dominated scoring. Moe finished the first term with a two point lead, a sign of things to come as the teams struggled to be separated. The Meteors then got out to their biggest lead of the match extending to lead by six points at the half-time break. Maffra put together an impressive third term to wrestle back the lead and go into the fourth period with a one point lead. A seesawing final term saw the Meteors score 18 to Maffra’s 16 to win by one point and break the hearts of Eagles’ fans. It was a low scoring affair for both sides with only one Maffra player - Emerson Connolly - scoring double figures with 11. The men’s side did not have long to dwell on their
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tough loss as they suited up on Sunday and travelled to Churchill to take on the Blue Devils. The Eagles skipped away to five point lead at the end of the first period but Churchill reduced that lead to four points at half-time and all of sudden it looked like the Maffra players and fans would be chewing their finger nails. Maffra then showed why they are one of the teams to beat when they were ruthless in the third term scoring 24-14 to scamper away to a 14-point lead. The Eagles then extended that to the eventual margin of 16 points getting over the line 83-67. Quirk, Burgiel and Whelan continued on from the night before putting up 18, 17 and 14 points respectively. The Maffra men’s side find themselves third on the ladder two points behind Traralgon and seven points behind top of the ladder Warragul. For the women, they will be looking to keep their winning ways to ensure they stay in the top four currently sitting in fourth, having played less matches then the rest of the competition.
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IT was mixed results for the Sale Sonics men's side on the weekend as they played Country Basketball League double-headers against Lakes Entrance and Warragul. The team sealed a big win in its first match against Lakes Entrance, winning 73-49. The Sonics were ruthless, never giving the Pelicans a sniff. Sale skipped away to a 12-point lead at the end of the first period and the match was effectively over after they established its lead. The ball movement from the Sonics was slick and clean setting up scoring which allowed them to extend the lead to 16 points at the half-time break and then 21 points going into the final term. They then put the finishing touches on a fine showing, extending the margin to 24 points at the final buzzer. Jake Hutchins was the pick of the players for Sale putting up an impressive 24 points and was ably supported by Archer McGuiness and Josh Butcher who put up 15 and 12 points respectively. The Sonics’ women's side got an important three-point win against Lakes Entrance in what was a physical affair for its last home game of the season. It was a tight contest throughout and the teams were evenly matched going into the first break with a two-point lead. The lead did not change going into the half-time break. The Pelicans then came out and got away from the Sonics scampering away to a six-point lead and it looked like it might have been a bridge to far for Sale. As they have done most of the summer, the Sonics refused to roll over and fought back, outscoring Lakes Entrance 17-8 in the final term to win 64-61. Sienna Wynd and Ash Centra once again had impressive matches scoring 19 and 16 points respectively. It was always going to be a tough match on Sunday for Sale’s men after playing bottom side Lakes Entrance they would have to match up with the undefeated Warragul. The Sonics welcomed back local legend Billy Hughes, giving an influx of talent to a team looking for a big win. Sale started well going into the first break with a one-point lead and the Sonics looked like they may have been able to go toe-to-toe with the best team in the competition.
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Star all-rounder Steve Spoljaric’s big century for Bundalaguah set up a comfortable win for the Bulls on Saturday. Photo: File
A Spoljaric ton sinks Stratford Josh Farrell A BIG weekend of cricket came to a finish on Sunday, but results on Saturday will have ramifications for the rest of the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association season as it heads towards finals. Bundalaguah got two big wins over top two Stratford and Maffra handing the Redbacks’ its first loss of the summer. The man that did the damage for the Bulls against Stratford was Steve Spoljaric, making an unbeaten 101 to power the Bulls to their score of 7/223. Spoljaric took control of the innings, hitting eight boundaries and manipulating the field to take control of the middle order. The Bulls star came to the wicket with the match evenly balanced after the wicket of skipper Jason Langshaw (27) had Bundalaguah at 2/40 which was quickly followed by SMCA leading run scorer Matt Dowsett which saw it slip to 3/48. Spoljaric and Sam Bedggood got to work steadying and wrestling back momentum from Stratford. Bedggood fell for 35, but had helped his side to 118 partnering well with Spoljaric. Stratford took two quick wickets and the Bulls found themselves at 6/127, but the tail steadied and assisted Spoljaric to drag the score to over 200 and put pressure on the Redbacks. Bodhi Walker and Sam Anstee bowled well taking 2/37 and 2/50 respectively, but had no answer for the skill and guile of Spoljaric. In its batting innings, Stratford struggled to get any fluency losing wickets at the top of the order with the Bulls reducing the hosts to 4/36 thanks to two wickets to opening bowlers Nathan Whitford and Gayashan Munasignhe. Ben Channing (39) and Bodhi Walker (45) fought valiantly in the middle order to try and bring Stratford back into the game, but they both fell to all-rounder Bedggood and then wickets fell regularly after that which saw Stratford all out for 169. MAFFRA got an important win over Collegians to stay in touch with the top two. The Eagles got off to a great start thanks to young gun Max Knobel breaking through to have College reeling at 2/9. Henry Anderson and Charlie Morrison steadied for College making 42 and 24 respectively before Anderson fell to Ben Durrant and Morrison to Maffra skipper Josh Davis. Isaac Love continued his impressive summer making 30 until he became Ben Durrant’s second victim. Lee Hopkins continued his golden summer ripping through the tail to take 4/15 from his five overs to help Maffra bundle out College for 135. Maffra’s top three never let College into the game
with Ben Sly (36), Hopkins (25) and Dan Bedggood (23) getting the Eagles to 73 before Josh Davis and Brett Lanigan guided them to a big win by six wickets. SALE secured an important win over Longford to ensure they stay in touch with the top four as the season moves into its second-half. The Swans batted first and got to work putting a mammoth total on the board thanks to skipper Rohan Blandford, who made 72 from 74 balls at the top of the order. Sale will be hopeful they have unlocked a winning combination with Blandford at the top of the order with the skipper well assisted by his partner Ben Jones, who made 36 from 31. The Swans lost a steady procession of wickets through the middle of its innings before Lucas Mowat made 32 to help Sale build their total to 9/212 from its 45 overs. Jake Wynd took two wickets along with young gun Liam Knight with both bowlers bowling economically in an attempt to keep Sale’s score down. Longford’s batting innings followed a similar script to what it has for most of the season with only one batter making over 20. Wayne Macgregor-Davies made 28 from 43 in an attempt to halt the procession of wickets but eventually fell to Brody Dobson. Ben Jones was the pick of the bowlers for Sale taking 5/29 from his nine overs breaking the back of the middle order to deliver Sale the win. Andrew Nicholas chimed in with two wickets to ensure the wickets continued after the openers had a rest. BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG secured an impressive win in a low-scoring affair after travelling to Rosedale. The Saints batted first and were bundled out 108 in their innings but had contributions of 31 from keeper Tom Langshaw and 26 not out from Jonathon Outhart. The wickets were well spread by the Warriors bowlers with two going to Brandon McDonald, Dylan Rowley and Ben Fleming. Rosedale-Kilmany spluttered through their run chase with only two batters making double figures and extras the third highest scorer. Similar to the Warriors, the Saints spread the wickets well with Connor Hughes and Shaun May taking two wickets and Mark Donald and Dylan Bolton taking three each to bundle out RosedaleKilmany for 43.
GCL season is abandoned ALL Gippsland Cricket League competition has ceased for the 2021/22 season. The Gippsland Cricket Region 7 Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday, January 13 to consider the continuation of competitions in the GCL amid the lingering COVID cloud, and made the determination to cease competition after extensive discussion and board representatives from all six Gippsland cricket associations (Bairnsdale,
Latrobe Valley, Leongatha, Sale-Maffra, Traralgon and Warragul) recommended that the Gippsland Cricket Region 7 executive make a determination. Consequently, there will be no premierships awarded or any player awards for season 2021/22, with the focus now on ensuring the competition will resume in 2022/23.
SALE DEFEATED LONGFORD SALE R Blandford...........run out (W White) ........................... 72 B Jones.................run out (W White) ........................... 36 N Massey..............b J Wynd........................................... 6 S Jago...................b J Wynd..........................................14 H Glover................c W Macgregor-Davies b W White ... 7 M O’Brien..............c M Floyd b L Knight......................... 3 M Raidal................c J Heywood b L Knight ................... 3 L Mowat ................not out ............................................. 32 A Nicholas.............c J Wynd b L Floyd ..........................10 L Carman..............run out (L Floyd) ..............................11 B Dobson..............not out ............................................... 1 Extras.................... .........................................................17 Total (45.0 overs) .. ................................................... 9-212 Bowling: L Floyd 9-0-1-47, J Taylor 9-0-0-52, M Floyd 9-0-0-37, J Wynd 9-1-2-35, L Knight 5-0-2-21, W White 4-1-1-12. LONGFORD W White.................c N Massey b L Carman .................. 0 J Heywood............c M Raidal b A Nicholas..................16 M Floyd .................lbw b B Jones ..................................12 J Hare....................c N Massey b B Jones ....................11 J Wynd ..................c N Massey b B Jones ..................... 5 L Floyd ..................b B Jones.......................................... 4 S Lucas-Laws.......c B Jones b A Nicholas .................... 3 W Macgregor-Davies c M Raidal b B Dobson.............. 28 A Heywood ...........c N Massey b B Jones ..................... 0 L Knight.................c B Jones b N Massey ....................15 J Taylor ..................not out ............................................... 1 Extras.................... .......................................................... 6 Total (30.0 overs) .. .......................................................101 Bowling: L Carman 4-0-1-22, B Jones 9-1-5-29, A Nicholas 9-0-2-27, B Dobson 5-2-1-11, N Massey 3-1-1-11. BUNDALAGUAH DEFATED STRATFORD BUNDALAGUAH J Langshaw...........c unknown b A Tatterson .................12 K O’Reilly ..............b B Walker....................................... 27 M Dowsett.............c N French b B Walker ..................... 2 S Spoljaric.............not out ............................................101 S Bedggood..........c & b S Anstee................................ 35 N Hibbins ..............c N French b S Anstee ..................... 0 T O’Reilly...............b J Rietschel ..................................... 0 L Wrigglesworth....c T Tatterson b L Channing .............15 J Read...................not out ..............................................18 Extras.................... .........................................................13 Total (45.0 overs) .. ................................................... 7-223 Bowling: A Tatterson 8-1-1-49, E Albrecht 4-0-0-28, B Walker 9-1-2-37, J Rietschel 9-1-1-17, S Anstee 9-0-2-50, L Channing 6-0-1-37. STRATFORD A Tatterson ............c J Langshaw b G Munasinghe......17 C Aurisch...............c N Hibbins b N Whitford.................. 6 T Tatterson ............lbw b G Munasinghe ........................ 2 J Rietschel ............c N Hibbins b N Whitford.................. 5 B Channing...........lbw b S Bedggood.......................... 39 B Walker................c G Munasinghe b S Bedggood .... 45 L Bolton.................b T O’Reilly.......................................15 N French ...............c C Lay b S Bedggood..................... 2 L Channing ...........c N Hibbins b M Dowsett.................17 S Anstee................run out (N Whitford) .........................10 E Albrecht..............not out ............................................... 0 Extras..............................................................................11 Total (35.5 overs) .. ...................................................... 169 Bowling: N Whitford 6-0-2-30, G Munasinghe 6-1-2-17, C Lay 9-0-0-26, S Spoljaric 5-0-0-30, S Bedggood 5-0-3-41, M Dowsett 3-0-1-13, T O’Reilly 1.5-0-1-6. BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG DEFEATED ROSEDALE-KILMANY BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG S Noble .................c R Diamond b D Rowley................12 M Roberts .............lbw b B McDonald ............................ 4 M Freeman ...........c M Walters b B McDonald............... 4 T Langshaw ..........run out (M Walters, H Fox) ............. 31 C Hughes..............c C Freshwater b D Rowley ............. 7 D Bolton ................c B Reid b B Fleming ....................... 0 J Outhart ..............not out ............................................. 26 R Marshall.............c & b H Fox ....................................... 4 M Donald ..............c C Freshwater b B Fleming ............ 2 K Randle ...............c C Freshwater b B Reid .................. 0 S May....................run out (C Freshwater, R Diamond). 3 Extras..............................................................................15 Total (38.0 overs) .. ...................................................... 108 Bowling: B McDonald 4-0-2-20, B Reid 9-0-1-29, D Rowley 5-2-2-9, T Love 5-1-0-17, B Fleming 8-1-2-14, H Fox 6-1-1-18, R Diamond 1-1-0-0. ROSEDALE-KILMANY B McDonald..........lbw b S May ...................................... 1 M Walters ..............c D Bolton b C Hughes .................... 0 R Diamond............c M Freeman b D Bolton .................11 S Fox.....................c & b C Hughes ................................ 0 C Freshwater ........c T Langshaw b D Bolton................10 D Rowley...............c S Noble b M Donald ...................... 5 J Diamond.............c T Langshaw b M Donald ............... 0 H Fox.....................b M Donald ....................................... 4 T Love ...................lbw b D Bolton .................................. 2 S Reid ...................st T Langshaw b S May.................... 3 B Fleming..............not out ............................................... 0 Extras............................................................................... 7 Total (21.4 overs)... ........................................................ 43 Bowling: C Hughes 4-1-2-9, S May 1.4-0-2-2, M Donald 9-2-3-17, D Bolton 7-3-3-13. MAFFRA DEFEATED COLLEGIANS COLLEGIANS T Morrison.............c C Bailey b M Knobel...................... 0 J Malone ...............c L Hopkins b M Knobel................... 4 H Anderson...........b B Durrant ..................................... 42 C Morrison ............b J Davis ......................................... 24 I Love.....................lbw b M Bennett.............................. 30 T Dessent .............c B Lanigan b B Durrant................... 2 J McGuiness.........c B Sly b L Hopkins .......................... 0 B Hurley ................c B Harrington b L Hopkins.............15 M Thacker .............st B Sly b L Hopkins ......................... 1 M Nicholls .............b L Hopkins....................................... 3 A McGuiness ........not out ............................................... 2 Extras.................... .........................................................12 Total (42.0 overs) .. ...................................................... 135
Bowling: N Magnuson 6-0-0-10, M Knobel 5-2-2-16, D Griffiths 2-0-0-17, M Bennett 6-0-1-27, J Davis 9-0-1-23, B Durrant 9-1-2-26, L Hopkins 5-0-4-15. MAFFRA B Sly......................b H Anderson.................................. 38 D Bedggood..........c J Malone b T Morrison................. 23 L Hopkins..............b T Morrison.................................... 35 B Harrington..........b A McGuiness ................................. 7 J Davis ..................not out ..............................................13 B Lanigan..............not out ............................................. 21 Extras............................................................................... 4 Total (42.2 overs) .. ................................................... 4-139 Bowling: T Morrison 7.2-3-2-17, C Morrison 9-3-0-11, I Love 9-0-0-29, H Anderson 5-0-1-39, A McGuiness 9-0-1-29, J McGuiness 3-0-0-14.
SUNDAY COLLEGIANS DEFEATED LONGFORD COLLEGIANS J Malone ...............b M Floyd .......................................... 2 M Nicholls .............c R Traeger b J Wynd..................... 54 H Anderson...........c R Traeger b M Floyd .................... 27 J McGuiness.........c R Traeger b L Cunningham......... 53 I Love.....................b J Wynd......................................... 22 T Morrison.............c J Hare b A Bauer ......................... 42 C Morrison ............ not out ............................................ 43 B Hurley ................b L Floyd ......................................... 21 Extras............................................................................. 26 Total (45.0 overs) ...................................................... 7-290 Bowling: L Floyd 9-0-1-48, M Floyd 9-0-2-58, A Bauer 8-0-1-60, J Wynd 9-0-2-34, L Cunningham 9-0-1-79, L Knight 1-0-0-4. LONGFORD M Floyd .................run out..............................................15 J Heywood............c C Morrison b T Dessent ................ 4 L Cunningham......c unknown b T Dessent.................... 2 A Bauer.................c J Malone b M Nicholls................. 22 J Hare....................b H Holmes....................................... 3 J Wynd ..................c M Nicholls b H Holmes................ 39 R Traeger ..............lbw b M Nicholls...............................13 L Floyd ..................not out ............................................. 26 L Knight.................c C Morrison b J Malone.................. 4 S Lucas-Laws.......lbw b H Anderson ............................. 1 A Heywood ...........c H Holmes b H Anderson ............... 0 Extras..............................................................................16 Total (32.1 overs) ......................................................... 145 Bowling: T Dessent 6-0-2-29, I Love 6-1-0-18, A McGuiness 5-0-0-14, H Holmes 5-1-2-44, M Nicholls 3-1-2-18, J Malone 2-0-1-8, J McGuiness 3-0-0-11, H Anderson 2.1-1-2-2. SALE DEFEATED BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG SALE R Blandford...........c D Bolton b M Donald ................... 26 B Jones.................c M Annear b D Bolton ..................114 N Massey..............c D Bolton b M Donald ..................... 6 S Jago...................b D Bolton ........................................10 H Glover................c T Langshaw b C Hughes ............ 38 M O’Brien..............lbw b C Hughes................................ 1 L Mowat ................not out ..............................................14 M Raidal................not out ............................................. 28 Extras..............................................................................12 Total (45.0 overs) ......................................................6-249 Bowling: C Hughes 8-1-2-47, S May 9-0-0-54, M Donald 9-0-2-35, E Phelan-Penson 8-0-0-37, D Bolton 9-0-2-49, J Outhart 2-0-0-22. BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG M Freeman ...........c B Jones b A Nicholas .................... 0 S Noble .................b H Glover....................................... 45 T Langshaw ..........c H Glover b A Nicholas ................... 6 C Hughes..............c M Raidal b A Nicholas................... 6 D Bolton ................c B Jones b H Glover ..................... 33 M Annear ..............c R Blandford b B Dobson ............... 7 J Outhart...............c R Sudan b B Dobson ...................12 K Randle ...............c N Massey b A Nicholas ................. 0 R Marshall.............c M O’Brien b A Nicholas................. 0 S May....................c N Massey b R Sudan .................... 1 E Phelan-Penson .not out ............................................... 5 Extras..............................................................................12 Total (31.0 overs).......................................................... 127 Bowling: A Nicholas 7-0-5-20, L Mowat 5-0-0-27, J Duffield 5-0-0-24, B Jones 4-0-0-31, H Glover 4-0-2-9, B Dobson 5-1-2-12, R Sudan 1-0-1-1. BUNDALAGUAH DEFEATED MAFFRA BUNDALAGUAH J Langshaw...........lbw b M Knobel................................. 0 K O’Reilly ..............b B Durrant ..................................... 54 M Dowsett.............c D Griffiths b J Davis ......................18 S Spoljaric.............c B Sly b M Bennett........................ 42 S Bedggood..........not out ............................................. 66 L Wrigglesworth....c J Rurawhe b M Bennett................. 1 J Read...................c & b L Hopkins .............................. 31 T O’Reilly...............lbw b L Hopkins ................................ 5 N Whitford .............not out ............................................... 5 Extras..............................................................................13 Total (45.0 overs) ...................................................... 7-235 Bowling: N Magnuson 7-0-0-41, M Knobel 3-0-1-16, D Griffiths 3-0-0-21, J Davis 7-0-1-44, B Durrant 9-1-1-32, M Bennett 9-0-2-43, L Hopkins 7-0-2-35. MAFFRA B Sly......................c M Dowsett b N Whitford................. 1 L Hopkins..............c G Munasinghe b M Dowsett ....... 78 J Rurawhe.............b N Whitford ...................................... 0 D Bedggood .........c N Hibbins b S Spoljaric ................11 J Davis ..................c N Higginbs b T O’Reilly ............... 35 B Harrington..........run out (L Wrigglesworth/M Dowsett) 20 B Lanigan..............b T O’Reilly...................................... 22 M Bennett..............c N Hibbins b M Dowsett.................. 6 B Durrant...............not out ............................................... 5 N Magnuson .........b G Munasinghe............................... 0 D Griffiths ..............b G Munasinghe............................... 0 Extras..............................................................................14 Total (42.2 overs) ......................................................... 192 Bowling: N Whitford 7-0-2-36, G Munasinghe 6.2-0-2-26, S Spoljaric 9-1-1-31, C Lay 4-0-0-19, S Bedggood 7-0-0-30, T O’Reilly 3-0-2-16, M Dowsett 6-0-2-28.
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Ben Jones bowls for Sale, with Boisdale-Briagolong’s Steve Noble at the non-strikers end. Both players had a good day with the bat - Noble scored a run-a-ball 45 and Jones smashed 114 off 104 balls. Photos: Liam Durkin SALE got an important win to stay in the hunt for finals punctuated by an impressive century to opener Ben Jones against Boisdale-Briagolong. Jones batted aggressively going at better than a run a ball to help Sale to a score of 6/249 making his 114 off 104 balls including eight boundaries. He found support in skipper Rohan Blandford (26) at the top of the order and Hayden Glover (38) to grow the Swans score before a late flourish from Matt Raidal who scored 28 from 14 saw the Swans almost reach 250. It was a tough day for the bowlers but Connor Hughes, Mark Donald and skipper Dylan Bolton chipped in with two wickets each and attempted to keep scoring to a minimum. It was always going to be an uphill battle for the Saints but opener Steve Noble went a run a ball for his 45 at the top of the order to get the Saints off to a solid start. Noble nearly fell to an astonishing catch from Matt Raidal on the boundary when the gun fielder
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AFTER wet weather and COVID attempted to cancel Round 2 of the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association season, it was finally played out on the weekend. Bundalaguah asserted themselves as the team to watch in 2022 after defeating first place Stratford on Saturday and then second place Maffra on Sunday. Once again for the Bulls it was a spread of runs after they won the toss and batted first at Cameron Sporting Complex. Skipper Jason Langshaw went early but opener Kyle O’Reilly was solid at the top of the order making 54 from 69. Steve Spoljaric continued on from where he left off on Saturday compiling a well-made 42 before he became one of Mitch Bennett’s two victims. All-rounder Sam Bedggood continued his impressive summer top scoring for the Bulls with 66 from 78 balls, only hitting two boundaries on Maffra’s vast ground. James Read put the finishing touches on the innings making 31 from 36 to help propel Bundalaguah to its total of 7/235. Bennett and Lee Hopkins were the pick of the bowlers for Maffra taking two each bowling the middle and death overs. Maffra’s run chase got off to a shaky start when the Eagles found themselves at 3/27, but captain Josh Davis and opener Hopkins steadied. Davis fell for a well-made 35 from 44 bringing Ben Harrington to the crease to partner with Lee Hopkins. The pair got to work trying to chase down the Bulls mammoth total but Hopkins fell for 78 with Maffra still needing 93 runs for victory. Harrington departed soon after for 20 and then wickets fell regularly after that with club legend Brett Lanigan trying to salvage the innings but eventually fell for 22. Much like they have all season, Bundalaguah spread the wickets well with Nathan Whitford, Gayashan Munasignhe, Toby O’Reilly and Matt Dowsett picking up two each to help the Bulls to an important victory to leapfrog Maffra and finish the weekend on top of the table. All summer it has appeared Stratford was the team to beat but in one weekend, Bundalaguah has shown the competition that they are going to be difficult to beat come March.
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