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PERMITS for authorised work and childcare, closed playgrounds, construction site limits and children wearing masks are a few of the stricter settings regional Victoria must adhere to under lockdown 6.2.

As the regions rejoin their metropolitan counterparts in lockdown, there are a few notable changes from settings in place when country Victoria was last in hard lockdown a week ago.

While there is no curfew locally, regional Victoria falls under Melbourne’s other tightened restrictions until at least 11.59pm next Thursday, September 2.

There are only five reasons to leave the home statewide: to get food and essential supplies, to exercise for up to two hours, for care or caregiving, authorised work or education if unable to do so from home, or to get vaccinated at the nearest possible location.

The five kilometre radius is back, and people must exercise and shop within that five kilometres, unless their closest supermarket is further away.

Regional hospitality is now takeaway only again, and schools have returned to online learning.

As well as the long list of businesses that must close every lockdown — such as accommodation, entertainment venues, non-essential retail, hairdressing and beauty salons and tourism operators — all childcare centres across Victoria are now closed, except to children whose parents are authorised workers and cannot be supervised at home, and to vulnerable children.

Authorised workers’ permits are now required to leave the house for work, and it is the employer’s responsibility to issue the staff a permit.

The permit also allows parents and guardians to access childcare, kindergarten and early education centres.

Home visits are still banned, as they have been since May 28.

Face masks are still mandatory outdoors and indoors unless an exception applies – including all workplaces and secondary schools — and masks cannot be removed to drink alcoholic beverages.

While the rain might’ve been enough to keep children away from Sale Botanic Gardens yesterday morning, local playgrounds must be shut until at least September 2 bring the regions into line with metropolitan restrictions.

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Victoria’s public health team has issued a “strong recommendation” primary school aged children wear a mask when they are not at home.

Workforce limits now apply to the construction industry, with staffing reduced to 25 per cent or five workers on site, whichever is higher.

Playgrounds, basketball hoops, skate parks and outdoor exercise equipment are closed.

Exercise is limited to just one other person, plus dependants if they can’t be left at home.

Premier Daniel Andrews gave regional Victoria just two hours’ warning before it was plunged into lockdown, but said positive cases in Shepparton had travelled to Bendigo and beyond.

“... there is a very significant risk of transmission right across Victoria, not just in the Goulburn Valley area,” he said in announcing the lockdown.

“This virus has made its way from Sydney to New Zealand for heaven’s sake, therefore we shouldn’t be having any of these debates about whether the whole of country Victoria is at risk.

“The judgement of our public health experts is that it should be state-wide, and on that basis, that lockdown, those five reasons to leave will apply to all of regional Victoria, just as it applies to Melbourne.”

The age demographic of this outbreak is different to the state’s other outbreaks, with about 80 per

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cent of active cases aged below 40 and about 25 per cent under the age of nine.

Cases currently in hospital include people in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.

Health Minister Martin Foley said he knew having childcare centres closed would be difficult for parents already juggling so much but “with so many young children in this outbreak contracting the virus, we need to do more to protect them and their families”.

There are more than 390,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available during the next four weeks.

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Yesterday, health authorities announced 71 new local cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 495 active cases of coronavirus in Victoria.

Of the 71 local cases, 49 were linked to known outbreaks and 22 were still under investigation.

On Sunday, 103 of the active cases were aged nine and under, and 85 aged between 10 and 19.

There were 27 COVID-19 cases in hospital in Victoria, with 12 cases in intensive care and five cases on ventilators.

In Victoria, 29.5 per cent of the population was fully vaccinated, and 50.9 per cent had their first dose of vaccine — slightly behind the national average of 30 per cent and 52.3 per cent respectively.

Regional exposure sites included a service station at Bonnie Doon, a bobcat parts store in Bendigo and 45 sites in Shepparton.

At the time of print, the government’s exposure site list (available at www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites) did not mention any sites east of Pakenham.

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Gippslanders are invited to have a say on offshore wind farm GIPPSLANDERS are being asked to have their say on a proposed 2000 megawatt offshore wind farm at a community forum run by Star of the South to be held locally next month.

Locals can hear a presentation on the project’s update, talk with the team and share feedback to help shape Star of the South’s ongoing development.

Star of the South is entering the next phase of its detailed environmental assessments, with 25 technical reports to be prepared during the next two years.

The reports will cover environmental, visual, social, business, transport, agriculture and fisheries issues.

Star of the South is seeking local knowledge and feedback to help shape its technical reports.

Locals are being asked to share their favourite sightseeing spots as part of project’s visual assessment, to

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consider different viewpoints looking towards the wind farm at sea.

The viewpoints will help Star of the South understand any visual impacts from various locations to help inform a concept design.

Star of the South chief development officer Erin Coldham encouraged people to help shape the project’s environmental assessments and development.

“We’re keen to hear from locals and visitors about their favourite sightseeing and special locations in Gippsland to inform an assessment of what the offshore wind farm could look like from different viewpoints on land,” Ms Coldham said.

“It’s exciting to see momentum growing for offshore wind in Australia and we’re proud to be progressing Star of the South in Gippsland, the home of Victoria’s power generation.”

Star of the South is also working

with landholders on an underground transmission route from Reeves Beach through Giffard West to plug into either Loy Yang or Hazelwood.

If built to its full capacity, Star of the South could create thousands of jobs including up to 750 construction jobs and 200 ongoing jobs in Gippsland.

Several consultation sessions are planned in Gippsland — at Port Welshpool, Woodside, Morwell, Yarram, Longford and Leongatha.

Longford’s consultation session will be held on Tuesday, September 7, from 5pm to 7pm at the Longford Hall, if COVID restrictions allow.

A webinar session will be held on Thursday, September 2, from 5pm to 6pm.

For more information and to register for sessions, visit getinvolved. starofthesouth.com.au or phone 1800 340 340.

Delta forces changed dates for VCE students NEW Year 12 exam and assessment dates have been scheduled ahead of the year’s final exam periods, as COVID-19 continues its disruption.

As the state government urges people to follow stay-at-home orders, get tested and get vaccinated to run the current Delta outbreak to ground, it said senior secondary students needed “clarity” as they prepared for final assessments.

Subject to public health advice and epidemiological conditions, the 2021 General Achievement Test (GAT) will be held for all Year 12 students across Victoria on Thursday, September 9, with extra COVIDSafe conditions in place.

While students continue remote learning, school-based assessments that cannot be conducted remotely – for example, performance or practical assessments – may be completed in person at schools from August 30, in groups of no more than 10 students at a time.

VCE written and performance exam dates will remain as originally set – with performance and oral exams scheduled to begin on Monday, October 4, and written exams to run until Friday, November 17, subject to any changing public health advice.

These timetables will allow results and

the ATAR to be released on Thursday, December 16.

All examinations, onsite school-based assessments and the GAT will be conducted with extra health precautions in place, like the use of face masks, enhanced cleaning of exam spaces and smaller than usual group sizes to allow students to be physically distanced.

Students who are unwell at the time of an assessment must get tested and return home to isolate, and a derived examination score will be calculated if a rescheduled assessment is not possible.

In light of the continued disruption

to the 2021 school year, consideration of educational disadvantage provisions will apply to all students completing one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 subjects in 2021, giving students certainty that the only thing counting towards their score is their effort and hard work.

Consistent with the approach in 2020, the process will consider the individual impact of coronavirus on each student including school closures, students’ health impacts, remote learning and mental health challenges – and will use data like the GAT, other assessment and

school comparisons to calculate final VCE results.

Education Minister James Merlino said the consideration of educational disadvantage process would ensure every student was assessed individually on their effort – not the disruptions.

“All of these dates are subject to the health advice at the time – which is why it’s so vital that every Victorian does the right thing,” he said.

“Stay at home, get tested, and get vaccinated if you can, so our students can finish the year strongly.”

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Council in a good position, despite COVID challenges David Braithwaite THE pandemic has affected Wellington Shire Council’s bottom line for the 2020-21 financial year.

With council still to complete its final 2020-21 financial report, it has recorded an interim surplus of $9.82 million, up from the $9.03 million forecast in the budget.

Compared to the adopted budget, council had $7.8 million more in income and $7 million more in expenditure.

Council had received half of its 2021-22 government grants ($7.7 million) early, and an unbudgeted $1.4 million from the state government for Working for Victoria initiatives to help stimulate the economy.

Income from user fees was down $2.1 million from budget, much of it relating to some council services and facilities being closed because of lockdowns and restrictions.

Council also repaid unused state government grant funding of $4.3 million for the abandoned shared services initiative with East Gippsland, South Gippsland and Bass Coast councils.

Councillor Gayle Maher said council was able to collect $63 million in rates and charges.

“This in light of staff working in a difficult space, particularly being mindful of hardship that is considered on a case-by-case basis,” she said.

“From a financial stability aspect, we’re doing quite well, despite many things not being business as usual.”

Council had spent $34.4 million on capital works.

“Completion of the Cameron Sporting Complex, Roads to Recovery projects, kerb and channel works, capital improvement to buildings and rec reserves, and footpath and bike path projects are just some of the works that have been undertaken,”

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Compared to the adopted 2020-2021 budget, Wellington Shire Council had $7.8 million more in income and $7 million more in expenditure.

Cr Maher said.

“Currently, there are 11 projects in pre-planning and 36 projects underway for completion this financial year.

“What we have seen is a complex capital works rollout in the face of wet weather, wet winter, complexities of community consultation in an ever-changing environment due to COVID, and the increasing scarcity of materials and even tradespersons, also directly attributed to COVID.”

In the three months to June 30, the multi-year Maffra central business district streetscape renewal project and the reconstruction of Ingles Bridge, Devon North, were completed.

Special charge scheme works in Guthridge Parade, Sale, and Port Albert were due to be completed this month, as was the upgrade of Bond St, Sale.

Public toilet replacement projects at Hiawatha and Stead St, Sale, were completed in June.

Domestic violence victims will not be fined for fleeing home

POLICE are reminding people while they should stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, they are aware it is not the safest place for everybody.

Those who are at the risk of harm, or whose children are at risk of harm, can leave home to seek support and assistance.

Police will not fine victims who leave to escape any type of family violence, whether this comes in the form of physical or psychological abuse.

Family violence frontline services, including crisis accommodation, continue to operate.

For consultation with a family violence specialist, phone the safe steps Family Violence Response Centre on 1800 015 188, or email or web chat via www.safesteps.org.au In an emergency, phone 000.

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Lockdown extends to regions Those with questions or concerns should speak with their GP, pharmacist or to a senior immuniser at a clinic or state-run site.

All Victorians are encouraged where possible to book their vaccination appointment by visiting portal.cvms.vic.gov.au or by phoning the Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.

For more information, phone the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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“While the Commonwealth have advised they will be opening Pfizer eligibility to over 18s from August 30, we strongly suggest that Victorians who have already booked in for their Astra Zeneca vaccine, do not cancel that appointment,” the government said in a statement.

“The best vaccine you can get is the one that you can get today.”

AUSTRALIAN Capital Territory police are seeking local help to find missing 47-year-old man Andrew Gloe, believing he has visited Sale sometime since mid-July.

Information received by police indicates Mr Gloe was most recently in Lakes Entrance, and may still be in Victoria.

He has not been seen or heard from since mid-July.

He is described as Caucasian, about 186cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes, and is of medium build.

Police and Mr Gloe’s family hold concerns for his welfare and are asking for the public’s help to find him.

People with information should phone Sale police on 5142 2200, or report in anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Strategy to take Gld into future

THE Gippsland community’s calls for better digital connectivity and more resilient facilities in the face of emergencies has shaped recommendations from Infrastructure Victoria.

The state’s independent infrastructure advisory body presented Victoria’s infrastructure strategy 2021–2051 to the Victorian Parliament on Thursday.

The strategy makes 94 recommendations, worth around $100 billion, to the state government for infrastructure-related investment, planning and reform during the next 30 years.

Infrastructure Victoria chief executive Michel Masson said feedback from local government, the community and peak industry bodies was integral in shaping the advice across Gippsland’s transport, social housing, tourism and healthcare sectors.

“Drawing on new evidence, research and listening to the people who live and work here, we have finalised actions the Victorian government should take to meet Gippsland’s infrastructure needs over the next 30 years,” he said.

“We recognise Gippsland’s enormous renewable energy potential, with existing transmission infrastructure that has capacity to connect renewable generation in the future with the right investment and planning.

“However poor digital connectivity and infrastructure that is not resilient to emergencies impacts the liveability and safety of the community.

“The recent bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic have exposed serious vulnerabilities in Gippsland’s telecommunications infrastructure and inadequate digital technology, and we have recommended this

as a priority for investment.”

Infrastructure recommendations for Gippsland include:

• Emergencies: build back better after emergencies; • Energy: identify and coordinate Renewable Energy Zones; • Youth: fund more youth foyers in regional Victoria; • Social housing: expand social housing in regional centres, in locations with good access; • Community infrastructure: update community infrastructure; • Public transport: redesign regional public transport to meet local needs; • Tourism: plan for and facilitate regional nature-based tourism investments; • Digital connectivity: improve regional telecommunications infrastructure resilience; • Closing the Gap: co-design an Aboriginal community-controlled infrastructure plan.

Tourism recovery also features prominently in the strategy, which suggests exploring new ways to celebrate the region’s rich Aboriginal culture and natural attractions such as the Gippsland Lakes, Wilsons Promontory, Croajingolong National Park and Phillip Island.

“Gippsland could build on its tourism strengths for economic recovery in developing more culturally rich and year-round visitor experiences at its pristine coasts, lakes, parks, reserves and landscapes,” Mr Masson said.

“Infrastructure planning for Gippsland must

“The recent bushfires and COVID-19 pandemic have exposed serious vulnerabilities in Gippsland’s telecommunications infrastructure and inadequate digital technology, and we have recommended this as a priority for investment.”

— Infrastructure Victoria chief executive Michel Masson acknowledge the needs of its Traditional Owners, and this strategy references Closing the Gap outcomes through investment in Aboriginal community-controlled infrastructure.”

Protecting the Gippsland coastline was flagged as needing more government investment to manage the effects of rising sea levels caused by climate change.

“We need to change the way we manage coastal assets, focusing on targeted protection and longterm investment for these precious coastlines and the communities and economies they support,” Mr Masson said.

The strategy release builds on four years of collaboration with regional communities.

Infrastructure Victoria released its first infrastructure strategy in 2016, making 137 recommendations across nine sectors.

Of these, nearly 90 per cent have been completed, or are underway.

In updating its advice, the advisory body conducted a three-month community and stakeholder engagement program to develop final recommendations in the 2021 strategy.

More than 200 written submissions were received and 675 people participated in consultation events including a virtual roundtable discussion with Gippsland residents, local governments, workers and peak industry representatives.

“These are tangible, evidence-based infrastructure solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges that regional Victorians face,” Mr Masson said.

“This strategy also calls on the government step in to help regional councils make better use of existing infrastructure by delivering funding within the next five years to update or repurpose outdated community facilities “A quarter of our recommendations focus on developing regional Victoria, and we look forward to continuing the conversation with communities on evidence-based ideas and recommendations to influence public discussion and decision making.”

The estimated capital cost profile for the recommendations average $3 billion a year to 2025, $8 billion a year to 2030 and $4 billion a year to 2035.

The state government is required to respond to the strategy’s recommendations and deliver an integrated five-year infrastructure plan within 12 months.

The strategy is available to read at www.infrastruc turevictoria.com.au

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A local politician says there is an opportunity to capitalise on the interest in Melbourne people moving back to the regions, and help develop new industries in regional centres to create jobs and decentralise the state.

Regions can help recovery from pandemic REGIONAL Victoria can help grow manufacturing and new jobs as the state emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a local politician.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said there was a great opportunity to capitalise on the interest in Melbourne people moving back to the regions, and help develop new industries in regional centres to create jobs and decentralise the state.

“The Nationals and Liberals announced last year our ‘Back to Work, Back in Business Program’ which included an $1 billion ‘Bringing Manufacturing Home Fund’ to encourage manufacturers to locate facilities in Victoria.

“This is a policy we put forward as part of a suite

of suggestions for the Andrews Labor Government to adopt to help get our state back on track after last year’s devastating second wave.

“Given we are now into our sixth lockdown and Melbourne will likely be in that situation for some time yet, we will need innovative policies to help get our state firing again.

“There’s a great opportunity to establish more manufacturing in our regions, particularly here in Gippsland, and reduce our reliance on single source suppliers such as China.

“A $1 billion ‘Bringing Manufacturing Home Fund’ would help stimulate investment and create jobs throughout Gippsland.”

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Mr O’Brien said a good example of existing manufacturing and decentralisation policy was the Bambach Cables factory in Rosedale, which had relocated from Sydney with assistance from the federal government.

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Mr O’Brien said The Nationals and Liberals had a plan to rebuild the state in a post-pandemic world and could be found at vic.nationals.org.au/

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Help to support live performance APPLICATIONS are open for the second round of the government’s Live Performance Support Program, to help businesses and individuals in the live performance industry who have been affected by event cancellations between May 27 and September 2.

The program will provide funding of up to $12,000 for eligible event presenters, and up to $4000 for suppliers who had been contracted to work on events and have lost income or incurred costs.

It is open to those who work on stage and off, front of house and behind the scenes, across live performances such as music, theatre, opera, dance, comedy, and cabaret.

Victoria-based applicants who have lost scheduled work interstate are also eligible to apply.

Delivered through Business Victoria, the Live Performance Support Program has two streams: Presenters – open to live performance event presenters, including producers, promoters, venue owners and artists who promote their own shows. Applicants can apply for either $7000 or $5000 for one event, and an additional $5000 for a second event.

Suppliers – open to suppliers contracted to work on events, including performers, crew, technicians, and engineers. Suppliers may be eligible for a grant of either $200 or $500 per event for up to 20 events. Suppliers do not need to be GST-registered.

Eastern Victoria MLC and Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries Harriet Shing encouraged people in creative industries to apply for this second round of grants, and to access help through state and federal assistance programs.

“Along with venues who’ve been required to cancel live performances and events for months, our artists, creators, technical and support worker, and promoters have been devastated by the impact of restrictions,” she said.

In this second round, the program has been updated in response to industry feedback and to assist a wider range of affected event businesses and workers.

For eligibility details and to apply, visit business. vic.gov.au

Applications close Wednesday, September 8.

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Sweet moments at Ben Cruachan Walking Club

Ben Cruachan Walking Club members recently visited ‘The Honey House’ in Mitchell River National Park.

WITH COVID requirements and storm damage to walking tracks, Ben Cruachan Walking Club cancelled some recent walks, but has interesting walks planned next month.

On Saturday, September 4 (subject to COVID-19 restrictions), the group will walk to the Toorongo and Ampitheatre Falls — a walk featuring mossy rocks, tree ferns and lots of water.

There will also be a visit to the historic Noojee Trestle Bridge.

The club plans to have dinner at Wan Loy

Restaurant, Traralgon, on Wednesday, September 8, when Andrew Stevenson will talk about his recent feat of walking the 1000 kilometre Bibbulmun Track in south-west Western Australia.

The walk planned for Saturday, September 25, will take place on the Wirilda Walking Track from the Moondarra Dam wall to Wirilda Park, Tyers.

The track, often referred to as the Latrobe Valley’s best kept secret, follows the Tyers River, passing through dry, open forest, lush fern gullies and the spectacular conglomerate cliffs of the Tyers

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In mid-November, the Federated Bushwalking Clubs of Victoria will hold its annual event, based at the Licola Wilderness Village.

This will be an opportunity for Gippsland walking clubs to showcase the beauty of the southern section of the Alpine National Park.

Thirty-three Victorian clubs will be taking part, with the popularity of the event demonstrated by it being sold out within three hours of listing.

For more information, visit bencruachanwalkingclub.com

Let’s keep Wellington open for business

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations are available in the Wellington Shire at: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Sale, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9.30am to 3.30pm; Wellington Respiratory Clinic, Inglis St, Sale, Monday to Fridays, 8.30am to 5.30pm; and Yarram Medical Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am to 3.30pm.

Bookings must be made through the Victorian state COVID-19 Hotline, 1800 675 398, or online at portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/ Currently, AstraZeneca vaccinations are available at approved medical centres around the shire, including Ramahyuck Gippsland Family Practice, Sale; Maffra Medical Group; the Clocktower Medical Centre, Sale; Heyfield Medical Centre; Sale Medical Centre; Stratford Medical Centre; and Johnson Street Medical, Maffra. Some pharmacies are also providing vaccinations.

Book appointments by phoning 1800 675 398. Walk-ins may be available at some clinics and pharmacies. People having difficulties phoning directly or booking through the portal can try phoning their local medical clinic directly.

People with questions about vaccination should speak with their GP. More eligible cohorts have been opening up, so it’s best to check — you may be eligible for vaccination and not know it. For more information about vaccination, go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine GP1631008

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Cash help for businesses A PACKAGE of automatic cash grants jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments will provide regional Victorian businesses with the support.

Lockdown directions began at 1pm on Saturday, in regional Victoria, and will continue until 11.59pm on Friday, September 2, aligning with restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne.

Grants to be paid through the new $146.6 million initiative will be made automatically without the need for regional businesses to make an application.

The package comprises a $100.9 million allocation to the Business Costs Assistance Program, $34.5 million for regional premises that have previously received Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund grants and $11.2 million for the Alpine Resorts Winter Support Program.

The programs will support 20,000 business throughout regional Victoria, joining more than 110,000 businesses in Melbourne to be paid cash grants for the two-week lockdown extension under a $807 million metropolitan support package announced by the Commonwealth and Victorian governments last Thursday.

Business in regional Victoria that do not qualify for this new support and have experienced a reduction in revenue of at least 70 per cent can apply for the $252 million Small Business COVID Hardship Fund, which provides grants of $14,000 to successful applicants.

Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment arrangements will apply to workers and eligible sole-trader businesses in regional areas, as they do in metropolitan areas.

The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said businesses had dealt with so much during the past year and half of the pandemic.

“While we cannot replace the bookings, the patrons or the work lost as a result of the lockdowns, this support package will help businesses to survive and get to the other side,” he said.

“For many, it will be hard to see right now but

there is light at the end of the tunnel with more than 51 per cent of the Australian population aged 16 years and over having now had a first dose of the vaccine.”

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas said no-one wanted to be in this position, but the rapid spread of the Delta strain and the emergence of cases in regional Victoria meant there was no choice.

“We are acting quickly, decisively and on public health advice to get ahead of this outbreak so we can start our return to conditions more like we remember them before the pandemic.

“This package is about helping regional businesses at a really tough time as we continue to battle this current outbreak.”

Victorian Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Martin Pakula said direct payments allowed the government to get money to businesses across the state without needing to go through any additional applications, cutting red tape.

More information about the business support programs is available at business.vic.gov.au Business Costs Assistance Program: About 18,000 businesses in regional Victoria will automatically receive payments of $5600 ($2800 per week) if they have previously received grants under the Business Costs Assistance Round Two or July Extension programs. The government says $100.9 million Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three – Regional Top Up assistance will help businesses across multiple sectors to continue paying overheads and other costs while they are unable to operate.

Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund: Automatic payments of $5000, $10,000 and $20,000 per week will be made to more than 2000 licensed hospitality premises in regional Victoria that have previously received grants under the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 or July Extension programs. A total of $34.5 million has been allocated to this new licensed hospitality

venue initiative. Payment amounts will be tiered according to premises capacity: $5000 for a capacity of up to 99 patrons, $10,000 for a capacity of 100 to 499 patrons, and $20,000 for a capacity of 500 patrons or more.

Alpine Resorts Winter Support Program: Victoria’s alpine region attracts more than 1 million visitors in a standard year but has been significantly affected by lockdown restrictions and border closures during the peak winter period. This targeted program will provide payments of $5000, $10,000 and $20,000 per week depending on business type and location, with a total of $11.2 million allocated to the program extension.

The former Cobains Hall is now for sale

COVID-19 Disaster Payments: Eligible workers across Victoria who lose hours of work because of the lockdown will be able to access the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 Disaster Payment, as will individuals who are sole-trader business owners who lose work and that do not qualify for Victorian government support programs.

The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is administered through Services Australia, with the federal government funding the areas declared a Commonwealth hotspot and the Victorian government assuming responsibility to fund payments in the remainder of the state. The payment is set at $450 for people who have lost from eight to 20 hours work or a full day of work (over seven days), and $750 for 20 hours or more of work lost. People who receive certain Commonwealth income support are eligible to receive a $200 payment where they have lost eight hours or more of work because of the lockdowns. Victorian micro-businesses and sole trader business owners who wish to apply for the Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment can access the Business Victoria concierge service on 13 22 15 to schedule an appointment for help to make applications.

WELLINGTON Shire Council will advertise the former Cobains Hall for sale.

After announcing its intention to sell the 4046 square metre property in June, council didn’t receive any objections from the community.

The property, next to Cobains Primary School on Bengworden Rd, will be advertised for sale at or above market value.

The 1950s HardiePlank-clad building containing a main hall, kitchen and amenities, is considered to be in a fair condition for its age.

Council deemed the property surplus to its requirements, and has seen little interest from community groups and the school to use the building.

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Longford residents are worried trees will block their views Cards WELLINGTON Shire Council will speak with residents of a Longford road who objected to a species of tree being planted.

After submitting a petition with 18 signatures, residents of Cumming Drive will be consulted about the species of trees being planted as well as their location.

Residents claimed the Yellow box trees already planted would block off views of the High Country, and shed bark and limbs, and were concerned with the amount of moisture the trees would take from the ground.

Responding to the petition, council said all the concerns raised, bar the blocking of the view, were covered in its tree policy, with none providing sufficient reason for removal of trees — especially in a large lot subdivision.

From a planning perspective, council claimed views are not owned, and there was nothing to prevent

a view from being altered into the future from future development.

The planting of these trees will not block the view, but it was acknowledged they will alter it, affecting a handful of homes facing north.

Councillor Carolyn Crossley said council planted more than 1000 trees each year in urban areas, to improve amenity and create shade.

“This has been a normal process of doing the street plantings of a new subdivision,” she said.

“The officers usually choose the species and have it planted out with the development contribution.

“This has been done very successfully over a number of years, but the residents of this street were a bit concerned about those species, so we’ve listened to their concerns.

“Because it’s early days in the growth, these trees, the little tiny saplings ... it’s a good time to have discussion and see if we can choose a more suitable species that would suit both our plans and the residents.”

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Michael and Erin Scott’s four children will take turns to run with him and get involved too. Pictured are (from left) Frankie, Erin, Michael Scott (left) will run 300km during September for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, in honour of his boss Denis (‘Dinga’) Lucardie. Michael, Willow, Hamish and Olive.

Running to raise prostate cancer awareness and support A local nurse TWO local residents will pull on their runners during September to raise awareness and fundraise for prostate cancer support.

Sale’s Michael Scott and Stratford’s Jordyn Grant will run 300 kilometres and 72km respectively during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and take part in The Long Run. The Long Run is the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s annual fundraising campaign, calling on people to run, walk, or wheel 72km throughout the month.

This year’s theme, ‘Together for the long run’, encourages people to unite as a community to save lives and improve the mental and physical health of men affected by prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men, claims more than 3000 lives a year, and can have lifelong impacts on those affected and their families.

Despite this, awareness levels in Australia are at historic lows, and authorities have warned many men are clueless about their risks of the disease.

Jordyn said she was inspired to sign up to raise awareness for men’s cancers while honouring a friend who lost his battle with testicular cancer at age 30.

“Up until his passing, my friend Brendan was a huge advocate for men’s health and worked so hard to raise awareness of cancer while encouraging men to get checked,” she said.

“He knew a lot of men were reluctant to ask hard questions about their own health, particularly when it involves such a personal area of the body.

“I want to carry on his legacy and get more men talking about their health and seeking support when they need it. It could save a life.”

The 30-year-old said she wanted to remove the stigma surrounding prostate cancer to ensure men like Brendan had the best possible chance of lifesaving intervention.

“I want more men to take charge of their health when something doesn’t feel right, and if I can make one extra person seek a medical opinion as part of this challenge, I’m happy,” she said.

“I hope the community will get behind me this September and start an important conversation about men’s health.”

When Michael’s boss was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he witnessed first-hand the detrimental toll that the disease can take on men and their families.

Committed to raising awareness of the disease and supporting those going through it, Michael will step up during September for Prostate Cancer Awareness

provides help and support

A free service is providing specialised support for those navigating the fear and uncertainty of a prostate cancer diagnosis and the many treatment choices.

Prostate cancer specialist nurse John Curran provides information and education, support, counselling, promotes community awareness and helps coordinate services.

More than 250 men from Gippsland are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.

A prostate cancer diagnosis can be a stressful time for men and their significant other, and at first overwhelming.

Mr Curran liaises with doctors and others involved in patient care, offering support in all areas of prostate cancer care.

Patients can be referred to him by other medical services, or can self-refer without the need for a medical referral.

Mr Curran can be reached by emailing

Stratford’s Jordyn Grant, pictured with her son Dawson and dog Odie, will run 72km in September in honour of a friend who lost his live to testicular cancer.

Month, also taking part in The Long Run. Michael said his boss, Denis Lucardie from Union Hydraulics in Sale (better known as ‘Dinga’), had been like a father figure to him since he started with the company nearly 20 years ago.

“When Denis was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year, I saw how this disease can completely break even the strongest of men,” he said.

“I wanted to do something to show my support, and when I came across The Long Run last year I thought it was a great opportunity to get involved.

“I enjoy running, so I’ve decided to take part again this year.”

Michael isn’t just planning to run 72km.

He’s committed to pushing himself the extra mile and running 300km throughout September for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

“It’s truly heartbreaking to watch someone go through cancer,” Michael said.

“With prostate cancer there is also a lot of added

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confusion around treatments and where to find support, and a lack of information out there.

“I know the region’s local prostate cancer specialist nurse was pivotal in getting him [Dinga] through the hardest days, so part of raising funds for The Long Run is about ensuing that all men have access to services like this.

“There needs to be more support services available, and awareness, to help men through it.”

Michael added The Long Run had become a family affair, with his four children planning to take turns running with him and get involved too.

In Australia, 45 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day, with many facing lasting physical and psychological challenges.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s chief executive professor Jeff Dunn AO said men with prostate cancer had a 70 per cent increased risk of suicide death compared to the general population, although 72 per cent of men would not seek help

for their distress.

“Many families in the local community are facing prostate cancer right now and will need special care and support,” he said.

“Make no mistake – we need to step up now, with the number of men diagnosed expected to increase by as much as 60 per cent over future years.

“Without community involvement in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and campaigns such as The Long Run, we simply will not be able to meet the growing demand for PCFA services and programs.

“I encourage everyone to jump on board so we can change the statistics and give men and their families the support they need,” Prof Dunn said.

People can join Jordyn’s The Long Run team ‘Run for Brendan’ or make a donation at thelongrun.org.au/ fundraisers/jordyngrant4540 and for Michael’s efforts, donate via thelongrun.org.au/fundraisers/williamscott/ the-long-run-2021

New participants and teams can also register in one easy step via thelongrun.org.au More than 3000 people are expected to join The Long Run campaign this year in the hope of raising $1.6 million for prostate cancer research and specialist nurses.

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Donations and bequests welcome

People urged to think about the future of Sale Cemetery PEOPLE are being urged to think about donating to Sale Public Cemetery Trust or making bequeaths in their wills, to help keep the cemetery looking its best and playing its role in preserving important family history.

Pauline Hitchins, who was appointed to Sale Public Cemetery Trust in June 2017 and elected deputy chair in February this year, has numerous forebears buried in Sale Cemetery.

Many people will recognise the surnames Glovers, Chubb, Hildebrand, Hitchins and Robertson, who are her relatives.

Ms Hitchins has always been interested in cemeteries as part of her passion for unearthing history and sharing it with others.

And even though cemeteries are so important in helping to preserve the memories of local people, she said they received no finding for general ongoing maintenance, and relied on the generosity of volunteers and donors.

She said many people might not realise cemeteries were not responsible for individual graves.

“That responsibility lies with the family – technically the holder of right of interment and future generations,” she explained.

Ms Hitchins said it was not uncommon years ago for families to have a day out at the cemetery and tend to the graves of their relatives.

But cemetery trusts like Sale Public Cemetery Trust do have to maintain the cemetery in general, including mowing and paths and road access.

“We have to find funds for staff, machinery and equipment and the maintenance of that equipment,” Ms Hitchins said.

“Previous trusts did not provide for decades of maintenance for half the cemetery, for which there has been little or no income for decades,” she said.

“There are minimal government grants for extensions.

“Sale has been lucky to have a large area to expand into – not all cemeteries are as lucky but we have to raise money through grants and other means for design, development of roads and shelters and seating and facilities such as niche

Proceeds from the sale of bears will go towards a new Rosedale Fire Brigade vehicle.

Bears fundraising

Even though cemeteries are so important in helping to preserve the memories of local people, they receive no finding for general ongoing maintenance, and rely on the generosity of volunteers and donors. walls for ashes interment.”

Ms Hitchins said Sale Public Cemetery Trust had also been fortunate to receive funding from the John Leslie Estate for a new fence and initial survey and planning for its new cemetery development.

“Donations and bequests are another source of income, but to date we have received minimal fund this way,” she said.

“It’s something few people consider, but is something that is close to many families.

“Most people probably don’t realise our needs and few think about that as an option when they make their will.”

For some potential donors, the cemetery’s lack of deductible gift recipient status is also an issue.

“Through our industry body, the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of Victoria, we have been trying to convince government to amend the legislation to automatically grant this to cemeteries — but it does not appear to be a priority to them,” Ms Hitchins said.

As a side note, Ms Hitchins said the law currently did not enforce the burial wishes of individuals.

“Decisions in relation to this are the responsibility of your executor, so it’s important to ensure you select the right executor who understands and respects your wishes,” she advised.

“Despite a Victorian Law Reform Commission inquiry recommending the law be changed in Victoria, this has yet to be implemented.”

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Ms Hitchins is also a Royal Historical Society of Victoria councillor; Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History Victoria Support Group convenor; Wellington Shire Heritage Network chair; Sale Historical Society president; Maffra and District Historical Society secretary; the newsletter editor for Sale and District Family History Group and is Seaspray Reserves Committee of Management secretary.

For more information about the Sale Cemetery, visit the Sale Public Cemetery Trust website at salecemetery.com.au

ROSEDALE Fire Brigade is selling captain koala soft toys to raise money for a new brigadeowned support vehicle.

The toys cost $19.95 each, and are available at St Mark Op Shop, Rosedale, which, when not in lockdown, is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm or by phoning Bev on 5199 2818 or 0427 522 787.

Heyfield market and car boot sale HEYFIELD Community Market and Car Boot Sale is scheduled to be held on the morning of Saturday, September 4, at John Graves Memorial Park, Temple St, lockdown pending.

Cakes, baked goods, Devonshire teas, books barbecued food will available to buy.

The event will also provide a way for householders to offer their surplus goods for sale.

The market will be conducted strictly in accordance with COVID-19 safety rules and regulations.

New stallholders are welcome. For more information phone Ray on 5148 3408.

Sale and District Orchid Club’s spring show has been cancelled.

Hopes of orchid spring show wilt SALE and District Orchid Club has cancelled its spring show this year.

Club vice president Peter Ayres said the difficulties of bringing judges from Melbourne under current COVID restrictions and uncertainties

made the event difficult to run.

The show is normally held in Sale on the Father’s Day weekend in September.

Mr Ayres said he anticipated the show would be back on the local calendar next year.

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Horses enjoy a winter sunrise.

Photo: Simon Dubbin

Last Friday, Lake Glenmaggie was at 90.9 per cent capacity, and rising.

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A wild and windy sunset at Lake Victoria, Loch Sport.

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Blooming wattles along the Macalister River, near Coongulla.

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A still Lake Victoria under winter skies at Loch Sport.

Photo: Simon Calabro

Red Hot Pokers, or Torch Lillies.

Photo: Melanie Tancred

Do you have a photo to contribute to our reader gallery?

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Maffra District Hospital Phone: (03) 5147 0100 Stretton Park Aged Care Phone: (03) 51 47 2331 Interesting cloud formations over The Honeysuckles last week.

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Some crazy ideas that just might work From Bob Hammill, Sale: SMALL towns like Maffra should be ready to ‘kick on’ after COVID and bring extra business and extra jobs to the community.

To do that, they need to be different and break away from the ‘take what comes’ approach.

Small towns have advantages — more energy, a greater sense of community and nothing to lose by trying a few wild, way-out ideas.

So here’s my five point plan to increase opportunities in those towns.

First, start traditional.

Put real pressure on council and state government representatives.

In a public meeting, demand more details of how they’re going to bring more jobs and business to town.

Secondly, make more of local resources.

Start small, but encourage several groups to make something unique — form cooperatives and sell products from one of the vacant shops.

Give a helping hand and hopefully one will be successful and want to take over the whole shop.

Next, be different — attract attention.

Find a farmer and his dog and twice a week have him herd five ducks across the main street and through the local park.

Signpost it’s going to happen (preferably just when a tour bus normally goes through town).

Stop all traffic and don’t worry who it upsets.

Next, on the Sale-Maffra Rd encourage everyone to replace the standard letterbox with some unique and colourful designs.

Along the Gympie-Kin Kin Rd in Queensland, farmers used scrap to create giant painted caterpillars from old beer kegs, vampire bats and all types of animals.

Like hundreds of others, I regularly drove that road and always stopped and spent money in Kin Kin. My next idea is advertise a large industrial block for sale for $1 to the right company — one that agrees to start-up conditions, brings in jobs and opportunities.

Finally, two days a week have a bloke in a dress pull up every tour bus in town.

Get on board, advise he’s working ‘undercover’ and they’ve heard buses are being used to smuggle drugs and fighting rooster eggs in women’s bras.

All he then has to do is walk up and down the bus, say it all looks fine and let them proceed.

Get the idea?

It’s different and unusual and when passengers get home, they’ll be telling everyone about the close call they had in Maffra.

I’m sure locals will probably have more and better ideas, but post-COVID, small towns should have demanded more and developed the courage and plans to support a few way-out ideas.

Landline problems in a bushfire-prone area From Jeff Heggaton, Stradbroke: I SEE Telstra has announced huge profits and is now making local phone calls from public phones free which is a good thing, I guess.

So now that Telstra is cashed up and feeling generous, could it please install a phone box out at Stradbroke for the locals to use (not really) — but what would be better still is to fix the landline problems that plague the area.

There have been ongoing issues for such a long time, I can’t remember when I’ve had a reliable, trouble-free landline that either worked or where I could clearly hear the people on the other end due to interference, or at times crossed lines where I am hearing other people’s conversations.

There have been occasions where the area

pre-industrial levels.

The IPCC now says Earth is likely to get close to or reach 1.5 degrees in the next decade.

We are on track for three degrees of warming which will create catastrophic effects across the planet – more severe weather events, a global refugee crisis and disastrous impacts on the world economy.

There is little time left to avoid 1.5 degrees of planetary warming.

Every fraction of a degree is critical.

While governments are slowly and often unwillingly starting to tackle energy policy, UN climate change reports have consistently called for us to do something easy and effective — eat less meat.

The IPCC describes plant-based diets as a major opportunity for mitigating and adapting to climate change through reduced methane production and reversing land clearing for grazing or fodder.

Going vegan is the best way each of us can help avoid the looming environmental catastrophe.

Additionally, it will improve our health and save billions of animals.

Towns like Maffra just need some innovative ideas to kickstart post-COVID, according to a letter writer. has been without landlines for weeks on end, If you have been affected by cancer, we’re here and during the last big weather event both the for you. landline and mobile phone systems failed.

Please reach out to us by phoning our 13 11 20 I am aware of people cancelling their landlines information and support line. because of frustration dealing with Telstra’s call centres and the lack of reliable landlines.

This area is surround by state forest, a national park and pine plantations — all posing a fire risk — and with residents living in the area relying on a landline system for CFA fire notifications, the service that Telstra attempts From Mimi Bekhechi, People for the Ethical to provide is very poor to say the least.

Treatment of Animals, Sydney: This needs to be addressed, as dealing with THE UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Telstra and its call centres does not seem to Change only issues its report every five years, resolve the issue — or is it a non-profitable and the latest one recently landed. system and it’s Telstra’s way off shutting it The results are devastating, but not surprising down? for anyone who has turned on the news and seen the unprecedented bushfires, heatwaves and droughts, floods, coral bleaching and storms ravaging our planet, which will all continue to intensify in the near term.

Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, nations agreed to hold global warming to well below two, From Cancer Council Victoria head of fundraising and preferably under 1.5 degrees, compared to and communication, Lyrian Fleming-Parsley: EVERY August, communities around Australia come together to spread hope for those affected by cancer by supporting the Daffodil Day Appeal.

Now in its 35th year, the Daffodil Day Appeal is Cancer Council’s most iconic fundraising campaign, and this year Daffodil Day falls this Friday.

For many of us in Victoria, Daffodil Day means buying a beautiful bunch of fresh daffodils and donating at a Cancer Council stall to help fund lifesaving cancer research and to support people affected by cancer.

However, the current lockdown in Victoria as a result of COVID-19, means we can’t be out in the community this year.

But we do still urgently need your support.

We’re counting on you to show your flower power and help save Daffodil Day. Here are two ways you can make a difference: Make an online donation at www.daffodilday.com. au/donate; or Become a Yellow Fundraiser. You can take on a challenge, get active in yellow, give up something you love for the month of August – the options are endless. Register at www.

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Community news Yarram Good News market

GOOD News Yarram will host a variety market in the grounds of Yarram Anglican Church, Commercial Rd, Yarram every second Saturday of the month.

On Saturday, September 11, the market will have inside stalls on offer for $10, and outside available for $5.

Buskers and youth groups are welcome.

For bookings and information, phone 0459 428 196.

Family research help

EXPERIENCED researchers from the Sale and District Family History Group can introduce visitors to their rooms to the popular pastime of family history research.

The group’s rooms are located in the historic Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, two doors from the Gippsland Times office, and are open to the public on Fridays from 10am until 4pm.

Resources held by the group include Victorian birth indexes to 1920, deaths to 1985, marriages to 1942, Victorian Inquest indexes, immigration to Victoria indexes 1852-1879 and a large collection of indexes from interstate and overseas.

Group holdings include historic maps, numerous local photo images, school and cemetery records, a large collection of published family histories and local history books.

Local history books published by the group include the much-in-demand Pioneer Index book of the Sale and District 1848-1900, Pub Crawl a detailed history of the hotels of Sale, the Heart Book about the Heart district near Sale, St Helen's and other Private Hospitals of Sale, and the February 1913 autograph book of the Sale and District Pioneering Association First Reunion.

Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month from 3pm.

For more information phone 0428 411 603, or see the group’s Facebook page.

Community and sports clubs, charity organisations, schools, playgroups and kindergartens are welcome to send in images and a few words about the activities they are undertaking.

This is a great way to promote your organisation — and accepted items are published free of charge. We need the first and surnames of people pictured from left to right, and images should be about 300kb or higher. Words and images can be emailed to:

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Monday Tucker is looking to get back on track MONDAY Tucker, which provides nutritious meals for vulnerable people, is looking for options to resume.

Until the brakes were put on the service, every Monday evening, Monday Tucker and community volunteers served hot family-style meals to people struggling in the community.

It launched in 2012, with 20 to 30 people attending each week.

Most recently volunteers served up to 80 people, and the numbers were increasing.

Those who attended came for a nutritious meal and the opportunity to meet new friends and find social contact.

Young couples with small children, single parents, homeless youth, the elderly, and the unemployed, many of whom were finding life tough, found friendship, support and care at Monday Tucker.

Monday Tucker’s group partners are Victoria Police and the Sale Memorial Hall, and it is strongly supported by the Wellington Shire.

Many community groups, businesses and individuals provide funding, supplies and volunteers, including Sale Rotary Club.

Because of COVID regulations, Monday Tucker has been unable to use Sale Memorial Hall as a venue for much of the last year and this year.

The hall committee tried to make the best of the situation when the hall was largely unused, and undertook interior restoration works.

Monday Tucker organisers anticipated being able to resume operations in the hall by July 5, but

CHARITIES providing services for families in the Catholic Diocese of Sale are invited to apply to Catholic charity Trinity Families for 2021 project funding.

Deadline for submissions is September 30.

Applications must be from registered charities with deductible gift recipient status.

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“The committee is confident we could make it work with Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre support.”

When this venue becomes available, it will enable Monday Tucker to regain momentum and recommence services close to where it was before.

“Monday Tucker is also planning to reach out to all its supporter and other community organisations, to help us get the word out to all our past and potentially new clients,” the spokesperson said.

“We will provide information and details that can be easily passed on to any people who wish to be referred to us.”

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Trinity Families often supports charities which for various reasons have not been able to attract funding from other sources.

When Bishop Jeremiah Coffey established the trust in 1997, he saw major national charities raising millions of dollars in the region.

At the time, he felt that little of the money was finding its way back to fund grass roots programs here.

Bishop Coffey saw little value in duplicating the services of other charities already doing good work here, so he decided to create a charity to support other charities working in the region.

While Trinity Families is a Catholic charity, it serves all charities, no matter whether they have a religious affiliation or not.

Charities wishing to apply for funding are encouraged to download the fillable application form on the website, www.trinityfamilies.org.au/ sale-diocese/application-form.html, and send it back.

For more information, visit www.trinityfamilies.org. au or email trinity@sale.catholic.org.au

DOCTORS, nurses, allied health professionals and organisations providing health and support services across Gippsland being encouraged to enter the awards 2021 Gippsland Primary Health Awards.

This year’s awards will embrace the theme ‘Better Gippsland’.

The award categories this year are: better access to health services; better support for diverse communities; better partnerships; better deadly health; better prevention; and better primary care research.

To be part of these awards, individuals or organisations who have delivered one of the six priority areas above are invited to tell their story.

Nominations can be submitted via a dedicated website, and could be a 30-second to one-minute video; poster (any size); PowerPoint presentation or any other document that tells the story.

Winners will receive a $1000 credit towards professional development — for example a health conference, workshop or forum of their choice.

People can access information about the awards and entries at awards.gphn.org.au or email

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Trinity Families executive officer Mary Winter said this year’s disbursement would mark a milestone in the charity’s service to families, as it would take the amount distributed to more than $1.7 million.

Over 20 years, more than 90 different charities have benefitted from Trinity Families funding.

To be eligible to apply there are three things an applicant must be able to show.

It must be a registered charity with DGR status and must use the funding to support families which align with Catholic values. Projects must be within Cardinia, Casey, Baw Baw, Latrobe, Wellington, Bass Coast, South Gippsland and East Gippsland municipalities.

Recent recipients have included a charity which assists children going into foster care, a disability advocacy organisation to assist it with advocating for disabled people affected by the bushfires in 2020, and to a foundation undertaking an early learning and literacy program in the Latrobe Valley.

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storms caused damage to the hall which required yet more work.

There is now no clear resumption date, but Monday Tucker volunteers are keen to re-establish, with the need for the service now quite likely to be even greater than before.

Organisers are negotiating with Gippsland Veterans Welfare Centre, a group of mostly exmilitary service personnel, who are in the west wing of the Sale Memorial Hall complex.

“They have a venue suitable to run our program with some minor modifications and equipment upgrades,” a Monday Tucker spokesperson said.

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Organisers home an awards night can be held in Sale in a physical environment this year, instead of online, as it was last year.

It has been another challenging year for workers involved in primary health care locally, and the Gippsland Primary Health Awards will be an opportunity to recognise their efforts.

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MAFFRA Neighbourhood House has settled into the routine of a number of its regular classes being held at the Geoff Webster Centre, Thomson St, Maffra. Although numbers of participants are limited, there are still vacancies in most groups. If anyone is interested in joining either craft, jigsaw or tai chi, phone 5147 1487.

Masks and QR code registration are mandatory.

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MAFFRA Cancer Council volunteer unit’s next meeting will be held at the Maffra Community

Sports Club on Monday, September 8, from 1.30pm.

MAFFRA Recreation Reserve has free clean straw available for gardeners. It can be found in the cattle pavilion, and can be collected once current restrictions are lifted.

Many activities have been cancelled or postponed because of COVID restrictions. If in doubt, speak with event organisers.

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The Spanish flu:

Lessons from a century ago

A CENTURY ago, the post-war world faced a similar pandemic to today’s coronavirus.

The 1918 pneumonic influenza pandemic spread from February 1918 to April 1920, with Australia seeing peaks throughout 1919.

The first wave was relatively mild but a second, highly contagious wave of influenza led to many deaths.

At the time, there were no effective drugs or vaccines; increased travel and the crowded conditions on troop ships helped spread the disease and even the medical advice of the time reportedly ‘overdosed’ many patients with toxic doses of aspirin.

City residents were flocking to the country; masks were common on the trains and in larger stores (and compulsory in Sydney).

Schools were closed and some used as hospitals and 15 mile radius around infected areas invoked special restrictions.

The majority of deaths were from ‘bacterial pneumonia’, a common secondary infection associated with influenza, and there were more younger ‘healthy’ victims than normally expected.

Dubbed the Spanish flu, it was first identified in the United States of America, but wartime censorship was in place to ‘maintain morale’ and the early reports came from Spain, a neutral country with a free media that covered the outbreak from the beginning.

It infected 500 million people – about a third of the world’s population at the time – in four successive waves.

The death toll is typically estimated to have been somewhere between 17 million and 50 million, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in human history.

John Willett, a popular postal assistant at Stratford, who fought in World War 1, died in England on December 27 from pneumonic influenza.

“He was only a little over 21 years of age, and had seen a good deal of fighting,” it was reported.

In January, it was reported that Nurse Cone, of Glengarry, who had been on active service, ‘has been attacked by Spanish influenza in Western Australia’ and Private Jack Francis of Glengarry had died from the flu.

Francis had been reported killed, then missed and discovered as a prisoner of war at the end of the war.

He contracted the flu in London, but it was one battle too many.

A local medic, Dr William Reid, 41, died on January 31, now described as ‘an early victim of the influenza epidemic.’

At the time the Borough of Sale health officer, Dr A. Macdonald, claimed the visiting Melbourne specialist had stated “that it was not a case of pneumonic influenza”.

However, he recommended quarantine for all residences where there was a chest case.

With one of the first suspicious cases identified in Sale in late January, Dr Hagenauer explained that “... the first symptoms are those of ordinary influenza — pains in the back, headache, sore throat, etc, but principally pains in the back, and a general feeling of depression.”

Noting that the danger in the country was not so great as in the city, he still recommended inoculation and other precautions.

By February 3, with new regulations in place, the borough was forced to hold a special meeting to declare “an area of 15 miles radius from the council chambers, Sale” an infected area, because two cases of influenza had been reported in the borough.

This required the ministers of various religious denominations in the town to be notified that if more than 20 people attended worship, approved masks must be worn.

Proprietors of the various halls in the town were notified more than 20 people assembling within

Gippsland Hospital, Sale, circa 1920. their halls was forbidden.

The various amusement halls in the town were closed until a notice permitting their opening was published in the government gazette.

Any person attempting to leave the town for other than business reasons, could be detained if such person’s conduct was challenged as a breach of the regulations.

A planned social for returned soldiers was deferred until the influenza quarantine regulations had been relaxed.

In late January the national media had suggested the pandemic was ‘abating’, but Australia was about to experience the more aggressive second wave.

The number of cases and deaths were updated regularly. Although numbers were much smaller than today’s figures, reflecting smaller populations, the percentage resulting in deaths was greater.

By May 1919, the Gippsland Times reported 12 influenza patients were in the Gippsland Hospital.

“All are improving, with the exception of Mr Boyle, of Sale, aged 65, who is very sick. One of the staff — Nurse Gibbs who was nursing in the Infections Ward — is down with a light attack.

“Nurse Jessep, who was admitted last week, was discharged on Saturday.”

Thomas Francis Boyle, 54, died the same month.

‘Jim’ Wilson, 36, of Stradbroke died in July and in September Private Walter John Cloak, youngest son of Mrs. R. E. Cloak, of Desailly St, who had returned from service in delicate health after contracting pneumonic influenza died.

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This article was first published in the Sale and District Family History Group newsletter in 2020.

Timely hints (from 1919) “THE public would be well advised to observe the following hints to ward off the influenza: • Keep away from the cougher, sneezer, or spitter who does not use a handkerchief; • Keep out of crowds whenever possible; • Don’t use dishes or towels which have been used by others until they have been washed in boiling water; • Don’t put your lips against the telephone mouthpiece, and don’t put into your mouth pencil or any other article that has been used by another; • Keep in fresh air and sunlight as much as possible, but - wear sufficient clothing to keep warm; • Sleep in well-ventilated room under plenty of bed clothes; • Walk whenever your journey is a short one; • Be temperate in eating, and observe the ordinary rules of hygiene; • Wash your hands and face immediately upon reaching home, and change your — clothes, if possible, before mingling with the rest of the family.”

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Some of the events on this page have been cancelled or postponed because of COVID restrictions. For more information, speak with event organisers.

Matilda is back

Matilda, performed by Gippsland Grammar Year 9 student Georgia Steel, inspires librarian Mrs Phelps, played by Year 11 student Amelia Norman, with her entertaining stories.

GIPPSLAND Grammar’s senior school production of Matilda: the Musical performed to sold-out crowds.

The cast involves 40 students from Year 7 to 12, directed by Gippsland Grammar drama teacher Christina Kyriakou and performing arts director Dr Kevin Cameron.

Matilda is a stage musical based on the 1988 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl.

It was adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

Matilda (played by Year 9 student Georgia Steel) is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the loveable Miss Honey (Ashton Hicks, Year 12).

Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each others’ lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognise but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth

BOOBS: a tale of mammary proportions AWARD-winning cabaret BOOBS, will be performed at The Wedge, Sale, this Saturday from 8pm.

The performance follows one woman and her two boobs through a hurricane of life-changing events.

Audiences will laugh and gasp their way through one big decision, a million opinions, a natural disaster and an ‘Australian-first’, as one woman’s determination unwittingly shakes the foundations of how gender, body autonomy and boobs are perceived.

The Age awarded BOOBS as Melbourne Fringe’s best cabaret and best feminist work in 2019, and the performance also took out Four Green Room Awards last year.

Tickets cost between $35 and $45, and are available by phoning The Wedge on 5143 3200 or visiting thewedge.com.au

sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress Miss Trunchbull (Joshua Hanratty, Year 11) hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules.

It’s a great tale of courage and cleverness in equal amounts.

Principal Leisa Harper said creating a musical in 2021, in the middle of a pandemic, would not be possible without the unwavering support of students and staff.

“Rehearsals have been on, then off, then held on Zoom, with orchestra and without – everyone has shown great resilience and dedication to this art form,” she said.

“It’s proved to us that we will make art with whatever we have.

“We can turn a school hall into a theatre, some cloth into a dress and, yes, a pandemic into a learning opportunity.”

Mrs Harper said audience numbers had been reduced to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, but that did not mean students did not shine on stage.

Tickets on sale for Archibald Prize tour TICKETS are now on sale for the Archibald Prize 2021 at the Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale.

The gallery is the sole Victorian host venue for the Archibald Prize 2021 regional tour, which will be in Sale later this year.

Fifty-two portraits will be on display, including 2021 Archibald Prize winner, Melbourne-based Peter Wegner’s portrait of fellow artist and centenarian Guy Warren.

Also on display will be the Packing Room Prize winner, Kathrin Longhurst’s portrait of muchloved singer Kate Ceberano.

Gippsland Art Gallery director Simon Gregg said as the “premier art destination in Gippsland”, the gallery was thrilled to welcome the Archibald Prize to Gippsland in the prize’s centenary year.

“We look forward to welcoming Gippsland locals, along with their friends and family, to the exhibition and encourage them to enjoy one of the many exciting events taking place throughout the exhibition, including pop-up ‘portrait speed dates’, ‘Friday up late’, ‘portrait play for mini makers’, artist talks, guided tours and more.”

Wellington Shire mayor Garry Stephens said it was no secret the region had faced its fair share of challenges in the past couple of years, with drought, bushfires, floods and the ongoing

pandemic.

“We encourage all locals to get behind the Archibald in Gippsland by not only experiencing the exhibition themselves, but by using this opportunity to encourage visits from friends and family, inviting them to experience everything that our amazing region has to offer,” he said.

Celebrating its centenary this year, the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize is Australia’s foremost portraiture prize.

Awarded to the best portrait painting, the prize attracts entries from prominent and emerging artists in Australia and New Zealand, and features celebrated figures from all walks of life.

The exhibition will be on display in Sale from October 8 to November 21.

Tickets to the Archibald Prize 2021 in Gippsland are priced at $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $11 for concession (card holders and students) and $9 for children (ages five to 17).

A group discount of $15 per ticket applies to groups of 10 more.

Tickets can be bought at archibaldprizegippsland.

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Mamma Mia info night

MAFFRA Dramatic Society plans to take Mamma Mia to the big stage in 2022.

After its recent productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Blithe Spirit, Maffra Dramatic Society is seeking those interested in joining the Mamma Mia cast or helping out backstage.

The hit musical follows Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, as she prepares for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends.

Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan, secretly inviting three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day.

For those interested, there is an information night for the show from 7.30pm tomorrow at Sale Showgrounds’ committee room.

Those interested in attending should enter Sale Greyhound Club carpark from Maffra-Sale Rd and turn left.

It is the first building inside the gates.

Those who cannot make it on the night but would still like to audition or be involved should contact the society for an information pack.

For more information, visit the Maffra Dramatic Society website or Facebook page.

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Nature-inspired learning for Seaspray students SEASPRAY Primary School students enjoyed a Bug Blitz session at the Heart Morass last Wednesday.

The students undertook water exploration, found macroinvertebrates in the water and

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examined them under a microscope, searched for bones and looked at different animal skulls.

They also built earth balls out of natural materials, and made friends with some local insects and spiders.

SALE resident Alicia Oakley has been named as a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Health category.

The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented

by The Women’s Business School, celebrate and recognise Australian mothers in business achieving outstanding success in areas such as business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation.

The awards are designed to recognize the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family.

Ms Oakley is an experienced health care professional with more than 10 years of experience, and is the founder, designer, and proud owner behind Reformer Pod. Reformer Pod is a mobile pilates, massage and personal training studio built inside a custom designed truck.

This fully equipped and self -sufficient mobile studio contains everything a standard pilates or massage studio would — including an electric massage table, pilates reformer, warm water sink and reverse cycle heating and cooling, all powered by a generator under the truck.

The inspiration for Reformer Pod came about after Ms Oakley listened to people relay their struggles to find the time for self-care once they had started having a family.

Between juggling family responsibilities, work and childcare there was little, if any, time for exercise or massage.

Women in more remote communities often lamented to Ms Oakley that travelling an hour or more on country roads to get to a gym then another hour back was just too exhausting and time consuming.

In the city, there is a pilates studio or massage clinic close by, but this is not the case in rural-remote communities.

Ms Oakley wanted to come up with a solution to the problem: “why should rural-remote communities miss out on important services that improve their health and wellbeing just because they live in the country?”

She said she was delighted to be named as a finalist and was proud of her achievements.

She has successfully registered Reformer Pod services with NDIS for personal training, and also reignited community spirit through pilates classes — all while home-schooling her 11-year-old son, who has autism.

There are many benefits to balancing business and motherhood according to Ms Oakley, with the biggest for her being not missing any of the important milestones in her children’s lives.

“Both my children are on the Autism spectrum,” she said.

“What may be smaller achievements for some children became big achievements for mine, so being there for their milestones has just been so rewarding.”

Sale mother Alicia Oakley has been named as a finalist in a national business award.

Ms Oakley said it was challenging to be a successful business woman while raising a family, but definitely possible for others thinking about beginning their own enterprise.

“Instant success does not come overnight,” she said.

“It takes blood, sweat and tears, lots of tears to chase your dreams — dreams that often you can only see and to trust your gut instinct.

“Not everyone is going to understand your why.

“Surround yourself with positive people, a good business mentor, bookkeeper and personal assistant.

“Make sure you have someone in your life that can be brutally honest with you and holds you accountable.”

Ms Oakley has just set up a new pilates and massage studio in Macalister St, Sale.

The winners of the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at an online event in September.

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Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom home in a popular estate.

Address: 38 Woondella Boulevard, Sale.

Price: $429,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Julian McIvor on 0428 084 622.

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This home features a wellequipped kitchen with plenty of bench space and cupboards, a gas cook top, electric oven and dishwasher.

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The remaining three bedrooms have builtin robes, and there is also a main bathroom and separate toilet.

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In a quiet location, there are walking tracks and parks nearby.

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The home faces north and the ample natural light and warmth and is enhanced by two reverse cycle air conditioners (as-new) and a large solid fuel heater.

There are three large bedrooms near the main lounge and bathroom, with a fourth bedroom adjacent to a second living room and separate study.

Hot water is supplied via a new hot water service, and there is a compact laundry adjacent to a second bathroom which has a shower, hand basin and second toilet.

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OMEBUILDER-supported work is beginning to wane, but its momentum has spurred growth in Victorian home renovation market, according to the state’s building peak body, Master Builders Victoria.

Activity related to housing investors and higher density home building has also begun to expand strongly.

Master Builders Victoria chief executive Rebecca Casson said there were increasing signs that the HomeBuilder sugar hit was beginning to fade, with a two per cent drop in approvals for new detached houses in Victoria during June 2021.

“The successful HomeBuilder program was implemented last year at a time that our industry was facing a cliff. It is therefore pleasing to see that activity on this front is still well ahead of this time last year by nearly 40 per cent,” Ms Casson said.

“The number of owner-occupier loans for new home construction fell by 6.2 per cent in June 2021, but again, activity is still up 53.4 per cent from a year ago.”

Ms Casson said home renovations were arguably the brightest light in the property market now.

The total value of major home renovation approvals rose by nearly 30 per cent in Victoria in June 2021 to $342.7 million.

This figure was up nearly 50 per cent on a year ago.

“The number of loans to owner-occupiers to support home alterations, additions and repairs also jumped by 13.3 per cent in June 2021,” Ms Casson said.

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owner-occupiers are up 79 per cent on their level of 12 months ago.”

While HomeBuilder has been successful in firing up owner-occupier demand, Ms Casson said that there was increasing evidence that the baton was being successfully passed to investors.

“The number of loans to housing investors for the construction of a new home rose by 11.8 per cent in Victoria in June 2021 – some 60 per cent higher than a year ago,” Ms Casson said.

But the building and construction industry is still facing serious supply chain issues and trade shortages.

To address this, Master Builders Victoria is continuing to work with Victoria’s Better Regulation Commissioner and Red Tape Commissioner, Anna Cronin, to seek short, medium and long-term solutions.

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EGISLATION to reintroduce the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme passed in parliament earlier this month.

Businesses that have experienced a loss in turnover of more than 30 per cent during the pandemic are now guaranteed to receive rent reductions, while separate support will be provided to landlords.

As part of the scheme, landlords will be required to provide proportional rent relief in line with a business’s reduction in turnover.

Tenants and landlords are encouraged to enter negotiations directly, with the Victorian Small Business Commission available to provide mediation if parties can’t reach an agreement.

The protections mean commercial landlords can’t issue an eviction notice for eligible tenants without obtaining a direction from the Victorian Small Business Commission.

Tenants’ percentage drop in turnover will determine the amount of initial rent relief available to the tenant.

For example, a business with a turnover of 40 per cent of pre-pandemic

levels can only be charged 40 per cent of its rent.

Of the balance, at least half must be waived, with the remainder to be deferred.

Rent relief for eligible tenants will be calculated by comparing their turnover for the final quarter of the 2020-21 financial year with turnover from the final quarter of 201-/19.

The state government has included new businesses in the assistance, with special arrangements in place to assess the turnover effects for new businesses which were not operating in 2019.

To help landlords that are doing the right thing by eligible tenants, the government will provide land tax relief of up to 25 per cent, in addition to any previous relief, at an estimated cost of $100 million.

Small landlords who can demonstrate acute hardship will be eligible to apply for payments as part of a $20 million hardship fund.

Tenants and landlords can contact the Victorian Small Business Commission for more information on 13 87 22, or visit vsbc.vic.gov.au

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Pest bounty collection AGRICULTURE Victoria’s Maffra depot will be accepting fox scalps and wild dog parts from 9am until 11am on Wednesday, September 8.

Fox scalps only will be collected at Yarram’s depot on Rodgers St, from 2pm until 4pm on the same day.

Collections will only be accepted at the designated times.

MLA: ‘Reallocate unused water’ UNUSED water in the Latrobe River system should be used to create new opportunities for jobs and economic development through the expansion of irrigation, according to a local politician.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien is pushing the state government to reallocate water to help the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland transition to a new future.

Mr O’Brien has asked the state government to reallocate 25,000 megalitres of water that was set aside for a new power station that was never built, so remains unused.

“I’ve raised this matter in state parliament and been told the government is yet to decide the best potential future uses for the water — but it’s critical that we take the opportunity now,” he said.

“I’ve been working with Latrobe River irrigators and others throughout the region who see a good opportunity for us to cement Gippsland’s role as one of the safest and most productive agricultural areas in our nation.

“In a changing climate the security of water in the Latrobe system will be a huge attractor for investment and jobs in our region.”

Mr O’Brien said after lobbying from himself and local irrigators, the state government undertook a feasibility study on expansion of irrigation, which he understood had proven it can be a success.

“But we need the water, and currently there is 25,000ML that is sitting in Blue Rock Lake that is unused and should be reallocated to productive use.

“This can be done having minimal impact on the environment, including the lower Latrobe wetlands, as this water is not currently used for environmental flows.

“As our coal-fired power stations close over coming decades we need long-term sustainable jobs — and irrigation can play a part.

“We can move towards high-value uses of water that will reinforce our reputation as a great food producer.”

Mr O’Brien said the government should release the Southern Victoria Irrigation Development study as well as freeing up this unused water.

“I call on the government again to get proactive and help the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland through a difficult economic time, by helping us set up sustainable and ongoing industries in agriculture,” he said.

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AGRICULTURE Victoria scientists, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, have developed a world-first customised single nucleotide polymorphism chip, designed with the latest known genes that affect dairy cattle traits.

The work involves the customisation of a small piece of plastic – the chip – with 50,000 small dots that bind DNA to detect genetic variations on the bovine genome, with the potential to improve dairy breeding worldwide.

Agriculture Victoria research scientist and research fellow with the University of Melbourne Dr Ruidong Xiang said the chips helped breeders select animals with genetics of interest by testing tens of thousands of genetic variants to find the genes for important traits in each animal for the purposes of breeding.

“The information obtained from an SNP chip can be used to make genetic predictions for a trait of interest, such as milk production, so breeders can quickly narrow down which animals they are interested in breeding,” he said.

“The new customised SNP chip will have better predictions for a trait of interest compared to existing chips currently used in the industry and ultimately improves breeding decisions.”

The research team began with 16 million genomic variants from 44,000 Australian dairy

SNP chips help breeders select animals with genetics of interest by testing tens of thousands of genetic variants to find the genes for important traits in each animal for the purposes of breeding. cattle and moved along the bovine genome, picking the next best variant until they narrowed it down to 50,000 genetic variations for inclusion on the customised SNP chip.

Dr Xiang said by screening genes of interest to the Australian dairy industry, the team was able to customise the SNP chip to reflect the most up-to-date biological information.

“This method included using more genes associated with 37 dairy traits, which was a huge improvement on the standard chips, as most genetic variants used in the standard chip were not supported by biology,” Dr Xiang said.

Agriculture Victoria researched high throughput sequencing capabilities and the Biosciences Advanced Scientific Computing facility at AgriBio was used to analyse the vast amount of data. It was also used to develop the methodology and statistical methods utilised in the research, such as incorporating Bayesian modelling.

The research findings showed the customised biology-informed chip outperformed the standard chip in predicting the genetic value of multiple traits across datasets from 90,000 dairy cattle by up to 10 per cent.

Dr Xiang said by translating big genomic data, they had been able to develop an industry-usable product that would help farmers select and breed the best animals more accurately and efficiently.

“This research has the potential to benefit both the Australian dairy industry as well as other key global dairy regions such as New Zealand and the United States,” he said.

People can read more about the research findings in the open access scientific journal Nature Communications.

Match-winning tactics prevent pests and disease FINALS time – like spring – is in the air and just like your favourite local sports team, farmers are starting to focus on going all the way after a strong season of preparation, hard work and honing tactics.

Agriculture Victoria grains industry biosecurity officer Jim Moran said winter crops were reaching a critical growth stage, and just like sports finals, would require “match-winning tactics” from farmers to achieve the best possible returns.

“Unnecessary yield losses can easily be avoided through good hygiene,” he said.

“Weeds, pests and diseases can arrive as seeds, eggs, spores and other microscopic particles, and they play dirty.”

Mr Moran said farmers could improve their results this season by putting strong hygiene measures in place.

“You need to stop uncontrolled visitors accessing your property to ensure no nasty passengers arrive to spoil your game plan,” he said.

Mr Moran said farmers should ensure vehicles, equipment and-or people were not carrying dirt or plant material, before allowing them onto the productive zones of their properties.

“This could be a boot wash or a high-pressure hose in a vehicle washdown area,” he said.

“Do whatever it takes to ensure arrivals to your property are clean and play by the rules.

“Install a free biosecurity gate sign to alert people that you are serious about biosecurity and they are required to contact you before entering your property.”

As the end of the growing season draws near, rigorous and regular surveillance is required to protect maturing crops from newly-introduced weeds, pests and diseases.

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Prepping river flats for flood Careful pre-planning and processes put in place during the offseason can reduce the damage caused by the next flood, and help manage the recovery from the next flood run a lot smoother. Pictured, river flats around the Latrobe River in Longford during this year’s floods. Photo: Lotje McDonald

MANAGING flooded river flats is never easy, with each flood producing its own unique set of challenges.

For those farmers whose properties were affected by the storms and floods in June, there were some characteristics to the extreme weather that have made managing the recovery process particularly challenging.

Agriculture Victoria’s livestock extension officer, John Bowman, has been working with farmers for more than 30 years and has experienced an array of seasonal floods and storms.

During the past couple of weeks, Mr Bowman has been talking to farmers with flooded pastures about their management processes.

“Many of these landholders have years of experience in management of flooded river flats and many have reported that this flood has been one of the worst,” Mr Bowman said.

“It’s been described as a dirty flood, with the fast-flowing water carrying extra silt and debris thus making the clean-up more difficult.”

During his career, Mr Bowman has collected an array of tips and recovery processes and says it’s times like these that this advice needs to be shared among farmers currently dealing with recovery.

“These are some of the tips that landholders have passed onto me from their experience in managing the clean-up from previous floods, as well as some tips to reduce the damage for future floods.”

First priorities

FOR most farmers, the initial priority was the rescue of livestock from the low-lying areas, to get them to safe ground.

Ideally, producers should try to do this early and certainly before nightfall, as a lot of change in river heights can occur overnight.

Once moved to high ground and provided with feed, the next priority is infrastructure, including water pumps, machinery and fodder stored on low ground.

As the flood recedes, farmers should not be too hasty to get back down on the river flats. The full flood may not have passed, as other tributaries upstream can still deliver a surge of water from upper catchments and river flats could be inundated again.

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— Agriculture Victoria livestock extension officer John Bowman assessing the damage and working on a strategy to prioritise repairing the damage.

Producers should take the time for some strategic planning while waiting until the soil has firmed up. This may take a day or two, but will make the job easier in the long term.

Managing the recovery

THE reinstatement of boundary fences is an obvious priority, beginning with the removal of the major debris such as tree trunks across fence lines.

The smaller debris can often wait as much of this may break down. However, if time permits, it is good to clean up the smaller debris to avoid it being washed back into the fence in future floods.

Leave the fence wires three or four days for the debris and suspended grass to dry, as it is easier to remove the debris when it is semi-dry, when often just a shake of the wires or tapping with a length of polly pipe dislodges most of the grass and debris.

Wires can then be re-attached and strained up again.

River flat pastures are quite resilient and will grow up through the silt, even a covering of up to 15 centimetres. Often a shower of rainfall after the flood helps to wash the silt off the plant leaves and aids recovery of the pastures.

Those who need to reseed areas of pasture should avoid any cultivation or earthworks, as any recently disturbed soil is prone to erosion with future floods. Remember that the catchment is saturated, and the likelihood of a follow-up flood is a high possibility.

Over-sowing with a disc seeder or broadcasting onto a damp soil will be adequate to re-establish pastures on damp river flats, providing there is sufficient soil temperature.

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WHEN it comes to reducing the effect of future floods, producers should consider the following tips: • Install a couple of gates at the higher point of the paddock, so the livestock will move to the higher point as the water rises, and the stock can be released from the paddock at short notice; • As winter approaches, begin to build up a feed wedge on some of the higher ground or hills on the farm so if a flood occurs, there is somewhere to put livestock on safe high ground which has feed available; • River flats should be grazed during the season so there is not too much feed on the flats that can get damaged; • Store all hay and silage on high ground that is accessible at short notice. Nothing is worse than watching your silage bales float down the river – yes, they float like corks. The quality of hay and silage bales, once submerged in flood water, will quickly deteriorate; • When planning fencing, try to run fences parallel to the direction of flow of the flood water so the fence will collect less debris and will be less likely to be impacted by floating logs and other objects.

• Those who need to fence across the potential water flow should use minimum number of wires, avoid barbed wire which collects debris, and place the wires on the downstream side of the posts so the staples and insulators will detach to release the wires and hopefully leave the fence posts remaining; • Water troughs should always be full of water, as empty water troughs can float away in flood water; and • Ensure any infrastructure such as water pumps, irrigation equipment or machinery can be quickly detached and moved to high ground.

Careful pre-planning and processes put in place during the offseason can reduce the damage caused by the next flood, and help manage the recovery from the next flood run a lot smoother.

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THE next in a series of on-farm paddock walks in flood-affected areas of Gippsland will be held at Yarram this Thursday from 10.30am.

Gippsland Agriculture recovery manager Darren Hickey said two months on from the floods, these paddock walks brought farmers together to work through the common problems the had encountered since the June floods and storms.

“The gatherings provide farmers with an opportunity to workshop solutions with Agriculture Victoria experts and help them decide what their next steps are,” Mr Hickey said.

“Coming into spring and following the immediate aftermath of the floods, farmers will now be looking at pasture repair, and whether or not to resow pastures and fodder crops.”

Gippsland-based Agriculture Victoria extension officers David Shambrook and John Bowman will discuss a range of onfarm issues during the farm walk, sharing their local knowledge and expertise in pasture management, animal nutrition and soil fertility.

Presentations will focus on the following topics, with plenty of time to discuss issues and consider questions: • Grazing management into spring; • Recovery of pugged pastures; • Resowing pastures and fodder crops; • Spring fertilizer requirements; and • Fodder conservation.

The paddock walk is free and a light lunch will be provided.

Registration by 5pm tomorrow is required, as numbers attending the event will be limited according to COVID restrictions.

To register for the paddock walk, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.

For more information, phone James Paulet on 0477 695 839 or email james.paulet@agriculture.vic.gov.au

This event is unable to go ahead because of COVID restrictions.

Speak with organisers for more information.

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In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement.

A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

As of July 1, 2019 a Pet Exchange Reg. No. is also required.

Please go to https://per. animalwelfare. viic.gov.au//

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More options for placing classifieds in person Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

Heyfield Newsagency

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Lost and found All ‘found’ advertisements are published free.

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For hire or sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762.

HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$

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Wanted to lease 100 to 1000, acres for grazing cattle.

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FIREWOOD Top quality. Dry. Split.

LARGE BUILDING For relocation, former

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HORSES WANTED $$$ Cash Paid $$$ Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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Business Opportunities

Looking for a lifestyle change?

Wanting to be your own boss?

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CARPENTER Fully qualified, quality

work guaranteed. Interior, exterior house, farm, factory, commercial. Verandahs, pergolas, decking.

Mobile 0400 647 111.

The Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine is a major project for the local region that will support economic growth and local jobs for many years.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Kalbar Operations Pty Ltd is launching a Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities and provide long lasting benefits to the wider community.

Grant funding is available for projects within the Educational, Recreational, Environmental and Social aspects of the community.

A total of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter.

These grants must have a direct positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in a positive and sustainable manner.

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

Opening 16 August 2021.

Closing 30 September with applicants notified of outcomes October 2021.

For further information please visit our website at https://www.fingerboardsproject.com.au/

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HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED

Kilmany Park B&B in Sale. Part time hours.

Duties include meeting/greeting guests. Some experience preferred, will need to attend to basic admin/bookings/emails. Live in accommodation available, some weekend work involved.

Please email kpe@kilmanypark.com.au Phone 5144 2345 or 0408 517 178 for further info.

JMS PAINTING

SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Risk & Audit Committee Independent Member Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking to appoint an independent member to its' Risk & Audit Committee. Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably experienced and skilled individuals.

The Risk & Audit Committee is an Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors. The primary objectives of the Risk & Audit Committee are to assist the Board in the effective conduct of its responsibilities for financial reporting, management of risk and maintaining a reliable system of internal controls. Independent members must have appropriate accounting, risk management or related expertise.

To obtain a copy of the Risk & Audit Committee Charter, please contact Rebecca Gunning, Manager Executive Services on (03) 51 438 319 or email rebecca.gunning@cghs.com.au Applications can be in written or electronic form and must be lodged by 5pm Tuesday 31 August, 2021 addressed to: Mark Dykgraaf Chief Executive Officer Central Gippsland Health 155 Guthridge Parade SALE VICTORIA 3850 mark.dykgraaf@cghs.com.au

Servicing the Gippsland area with 15 years experience. Interior and exterior, new or old. For a prompt and reliable service contact Joe for a no obligation free quote.

Phone 0477 232 706.

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St Thomas' Primary School

Kalbar Operations Community Grant Fund Round 3

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Enrolments are now open at Heyfield Kids House for childcare in 2022, children aged 12 months to 5 years.

Contact Heyfield Community Resource Centre for details on 5148 2100.

WANTED

AGM

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Cash paid for older caravans. Phone Ken 0418 547 047.

Mixed hardwood. Deliver all areas. Phone 0439 206 Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202 925.

Sale Neighbourhood House annual general Clearing Sales meeting will be held on Tuesday September 21 at 6pm. All welcome. The meeting will be held in PRELIMINARY NOTICE person, but will move to virtual if required.

To attend please RSVP to: salenhsecretary@gmail.com

by September 17.

Satu urday August 28, 2021 2

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CHILDCARE 2022

SECV Hawksley single men's quarters, GC., 20.73mL x 9.37mW x delivering 20 week old Isa 2.74mH, alum. roof and Browns to your area walls. No asbestos, kitchSaturday, September 4, en one end, on stumps, ideal for community group $26ea. / camps, farm / shearing Phone 0438 832 535. shed etc. P: 0419 308 917

LAYING HENS Old Port Poultry Farm

For Sale

IN PERSON

74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

Livestock

Will apply fert.

Phone: 0408 838 520

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Livestock

This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

STARTING TERM 4 2021

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Full time - Fixed term position Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above position to commence on October 4th 2021 until the remainder of the 2021 school year.

STARTING TERM 4 2021

MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER

Part time - 0.4 FTE (2 days p/w) - Fixed term Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above position to commence on October 4th 2021 until the remainder of the 2021 school year. Dance and/or Drama Teacher considered.

The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.

They will possess the skills and abilities to target their teaching and embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.

Applicants will need to hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration, a current Police Check and provide the name of three referees.

For further information regarding these positions and an Application for Employment form, please contact the school: Email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Phone: 5144 1332.

Please forward applications and resume to Mrs Anita Little.

Email: principal@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Friday 27th August 2021 at 4.00pm.

Projects Estimator and Administrator

R&M Engineering specialise in the design, fabrication and erection of structural steel for domestic, commercial and industrial projects throughout Victoria and also provide a range of other project management and construction services. We are currently looking for a Projects Estimator and Administrator to be based at our office in Sale.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in estimating, while wanting to develop customer relationship skills and experience. A high attention to detail, strong computer skills and good level of communication are essential.

Key responsibilities include: ● Review construction and engineering drawings supplied by customer and completion of take-offs and bill of quantities ● Review of tender documents and technical information ● Tender cost build up and preparation of formal tender submissions ● Maintain and administer company records relating to estimates and correspondence ● Project cost control and reporting using company job costing software ● Effective interpretation of construction and engineering drawings ● Ensure all records and job files are complete, organised, maintained and accessible ● Assisting in the trial and implementation of new project estimating software ● Subcontractor, supplier and material selection and procurement Ideally a minimum of 2-3 years of Estimating /Administration or field based trade experience (alternately mechanical or structural engineering degree).

Experience with MS Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management software (Aconex, etc.).

Knowledge of steel fabrication and ability to read construction and engineering drawings.

Good communication skills and strong attention to details.

Self-management skills to work autonomously and to work to project deadlines.

A competitive salary will be offered to the suitable candidate.

Resume in person to: 379 Raglan Street, Sale or Email: alicia@rmeng.com.au

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Situations Vacant

First Year apprentice Designer Cabinetry

Great Opportunity to undertake a first year cabinet making apprenticeship at a local cabinetry business. Seeking someone with a genuine desire to undertake a trade apprenticeship.

Email: accounts@designercabinetry.com.au or call Sera for more information on: 0403 841 723

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Sales Assistant

Full Time Intersport Sale currently have a position vacant for a Sales Assistant - to average approx. 30-38 hours per week, with regular Saturday shifts.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated individual with excellent customer service skills that will form part of our busy team, involving various aspects of a traditional sports store.

A key responsibility of the successful applicant will be stock management and merchandising, and data entry of incoming stock. There may be scope to progress into a management role.

Experience with P.O.S. systems is preferred.

Applicants must have a current drivers Licence, and be available to work weekdays and Saturdays.

To apply: Please forward a handwritten letter of application, together with a photo and your resume (in-store for a chat preferably) to: The Manager Intersport Sale, 300 Raymond Street, Sale, 3850.

Applications close COB Monday 30th August 2021.

Clinical Pharmacist

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PERSONAL CARE WORKER - IN-HOME CARE We are looking for candidates in Central Gippsland Sale, Maffra, Heyfield and Stratford and surrounding areas.

One of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations, Benetas, is looking for dedicated, community-minded, in-home service assistants/personal care workers. Are you looking to make a difference in your local community in a meaningful and fulfilling role that has ongoing job security in a growth industry? To succeed you will be compassionate, respectful, caring, dedicated and reliable. If that sounds like you, we would love you to join our growing team!

You will also have: ● Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (preferred but not essential) ● Full driver's licence and reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance What is the role?

The role is predominantly made up of personal care services and home care which may include cleaning, meal preparation, shopping assistance, transport and socialisation. Predominantly looking after our aged care clients in the community that have a homecare package.

All candidates must have valid working rights, a current police check and influenza vaccination.

For more information please visit our website: www.benetas.com.au/careers or apply on SEEK www.seek.com.au/job/53478026

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Home Care Package Coordinator Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking a highly motivated person to join our Home Care Package (HCP) team.

The suitable applicant will have excellent time management skills to coordinate the team in meeting deadlines and servicing our current and prospective HCP clients, as well as previous experience working within the health and/or community sector, clinical nursing background or experience, and a Certificate III qualification in community health and/or a related discipline.

The role is a full time permanent position in a challenging and rewarding work environment which offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

Applications should include a resume, cover letter and statement addressing Selection Criteria as outlined in the position description which can be found at www.cghs.com.au For more information, please contact Sally Weatherley, Director Residential Aged Care on (03) 5147 0111.

Applications close August 27 2021.

Compliance Officer

Financial Adviser

Finance Manager

Location: Sale CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE Direct Support Worker - 3x casual positions

Aruma needs YOU (yes, you!)

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Aruma is a leader in the Disability industry. Formerly known as House with no Steps and The Tipping Foundation, we have a combined experience that makes us the employer of choice for YOU! At Aruma, we offer a supportive team environment that values work life balance, a family friendly outlook and opportunities to grow and develop within your career.

As well as a diverse team environment, we provide little extras, such as salary packaging, training and development opportunities and wellbeing programs.

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We are looking for Direct Support Workers who are flexible in their availability (evenings, weekends and some sleepover shifts may be required).

Experience working with people in this field (or similar) is preferred.

Health care tasks to ensure the health, hygiene, and general wellbeing A range of household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and personal care Attending medical and other appointments Implementing programs to help achieve personal goals and outcomes Hoist work or support with personal transfers The essentials you will need for this role are: Current Victorian Driver s Licence Current First Aid Certificate with CPR Good oral and written communication skills Be willing to provide an NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC) Clearance

Most importantly, we are looking for staff who are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to live their best life a life they choose.

To be part of the Aruma journey please contact: Scarlett Lim, Talent Advisor Scarlett.lim@aruma.com.au GP1631243

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Newspaper Deliverers Required for

Jackson Ave., Bowman Drive, Rosetti Crt and Chalmer Crt. 160 papers - $16 Dawson St area.

150 papers - $15 York/Raglan St area.

120 papers - $12 Raglan/McCole St areas 100 papers- $10.

Templeton /McCole St area.

100 papers - $10 Phone Sue 0403 006 347

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Quality Meats has a casual position available around 30 hrs per week.

Duties include serving customers, preparing meats and cleaning.

Please send your resumes to: Shaws Quality Meats, 37 Tyers street, Stratford Vic 3862, or drop them in.

Applications close September 5, 2021.

Classifieds deadline for Friday’s Gippsland Times is 9:30am Thursday

INTERSTATE and INTRASTATE TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED

Tenders

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Commercial Cleaning Services Loy Yang B Power Station is seeking suitably qualified and experienced companies to provide commercial cleaning services to the Loy Yang B site. The site is made up of a number of multi-level buildings housing offices and workshops, as well as several outbuildings that include warehouses, workshops and amenities buildings. Cleaning frequency is mainly daily, though some locations differ from between four to seven days a week.

For further information and key selection criteria, please email a request to: lybpurchasing@loyyangb.com

by Friday 27 August, 2021

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Please email resume to: craig@bedggoodstransport.com.au

Casual Optical Dispenser

The team at Maffra Vision Care is looking for a casual Optical Dispenser 1-2 days a week 9am 5:30pm, with the potential for Saturdays in the future. You would be working with patients assisting with frame selection, lens advice and spectacle delivery, as well as administrative jobs such as taking appointments.

It is essential that you enjoy meeting and greeting people; it is a busy practice and you would need to feel comfortable using technology.

Optical dispensing or medical reception experience is preferred however not necessary.

On the job training will be provided.

Tasks and responsibilities (not limited to); ● Respond to attending patients and incoming telephone calls ● Provide advice to patients regarding services and appointments ● Provide frame and lens selection to patients, order and verify jobs, and dispense. ● Provide frame adjustments and repairs ● General administration Please send resume and references to: info@maffravisioncare.com.au

Cars

EXTERNAL AUDITORS TENDER Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation is seeking tenders for the provision of external auditing services.

This includes the auditing of its consolidated financial statements for a three-year period commencing 2022 financial year.

For enquiries or to obtain the tender document contact: Nancy Binotto Financial Controller Ph: 4120 0543 or finance3@ramahyuck.org Tenderers must comply with the tender guidelines and submit a tender by COB 30 September 2021.

Catholic College Sale "Every Student, Every Day"

Applications are invited for the following full time positions: ● VCAL Coordinator (Ongoing teaching position) ● English Years 7 - 12 (12 month leave replacement) ● Maths/Science Years 7 - 12 ● Design Technology (Specialisation in one of Wood/Metal/Auto) ● Music/RE Years 7 -12 ● Languages (French advantageous)

All positions commence January 27, 2022 Further information and application forms available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4.00pm Thursday 16th September 2021

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2013 VW Caddy Maxi Crew van, 4 door, diesel, manual, roof racks, tow bar, air cond., cruise, excellent cond., ZUW-635 $15,000. 0409 539 649.

MAZDA 3 SP25 GT, BM series, 2014, h/back, 6 sp man., kept u/cover, f.s.h., reg. serv'd, 1 fem. owner, r.w.c., 98,711kms, ACA-368 $16,500. 0417 141 260.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

SMALL BUS

Maffra Depot Minor Capital Works Program – Fence Renewal

Mazda T34 small bus, sunroof, air conditioning and heating $8000 o.n.o.

Ph 0455 333 254.

Caravans

CONTRACT NO 2022-038

Yarram Depot Perimeter Fence Renewal

TANDEM TRAILER

2013 SUBARU

Mercedes Benz

CONTRACT NO 2022-036

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Forester, auto, 103,250 km., 6 mths reg., great cond., AAY-221, $20,000 ONO. Ph: 0414 774 144.

2000 model, V8, reg.

UFD-540, many extras, $8000. Ph 0455 333 254.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

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

caravans. Phone 0418 547 047.

4WD

All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure. com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents.

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JEEP Cherokee Limited, 3L CRD, auto, diesel, 2009, 266,300km, reg., r.w.c., black, exc. cond., YBC-770 $14,000 neg.

Phone 0417 572 354.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Latrobe Regional Hospital

Are you seeking a career in healthcare? LRH has a range of opportunities available for individuals who like to make a difference and care for our community. ● Physiotherapist - Grade 3 ● Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Thomson Unit ● Environmental Services Assistant ● Physiotherapist Senior Clinician - Sub Acute Rehabilitation & GEM ● Physiotherapist Paediatric - Grade 1 (Paediatric Training Program) ● Physiotherapist Senior Clinician - Grade 3 Continence Clinic Mental Heath: ● Group Facilitator - Mental Health ● Occupational therapist - Flynn ● Neuro-Developmental Service Coordinator ● Speech Pathologist - Child and Youth Mental Health ● Perinatal Emotional Health Program Clinician ● Psychiatry Registrar ● Team Manager - South Gippsland Recovery ● HOPE Senior Clinician ● Community Clinician - Aged CMHS Wonthaggi ● Child & Youth Psychiatrist For further information, including how to apply positions descriptions and application closing dates please visit our website https://lrh.mercury.com.au/ Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory national police check and working with children check.

FARRUGIA, Orland.

We cannot believe you left us so quickly and no time to say goodbye. We shared so many great moments both good and bad. Now we will treasure them as memories.

You were not only Uncle Orland but a true friend.

Rest peacefully with Aunty Judy.

Monica, Joe, Nigel (dec.), Pamela, Michael and Ethan.

INGE, Joanne.

21/2/1971 - 15/8/2021 Beloved wife and teenage sweetheart of Terry.

Loving mother of April and Bonnie.

Loved daughter of Joe (dec.) and Marg Desira.

Sister to Adrian and Paul (both dec.).

Loved daughter-in-law of Walter John Inge and Shirley Joy Inge (dec.).

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SPRAGUE, Colin Eric.

30/4/1954 - 18/8/2021 Passed away peacefully, Ingham, QLD, after a short illness.

Loved partner of Diane.

Loved father of Christine, Daniel and families.

Beloved son and brother of Eric and Lorna (both dec.), Helen and Ian Castles, Ron and Dawn, Lib and Peter van der Merwe, Darryl (dec.), and Joyce, and families.

Love to have a beer with Col, cos he's our mate.

Memorial at a later date.

SPRAGUE, Colin Eric.

30/4/1954 - 18/08/2021 Loved Dad of Christine, father-in-law of Tim, Pa of Lilly. Loved Dad of Daniel, Pa of Jake.

Gone fishing.

Remembering the good times.

- Phyllis.

SPRAGUE, Colin Eric.

30/4/1954 - 18/8/2021 Loved cousin of Naomi and Gary, Sharon and Damien, and Fiona.

Forever in our hearts

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BOHN. A funeral service for Mrs Elwyn Josie Bohn WAS HELD on August 18, 2021.

A private cremation WAS HELD.

WANTED Cash paid for older

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the fence renewal works at the Maffra and Yarram Depots.

Practical completion date: 15th April 2022.

Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Tuesday 22 September 2021.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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DELAHUNTY, Peter.

The President, Committee and Members of the Sale RSL and Community Sub Branch Inc. regret the passing of Peter, a former Committee Member.

8x5, electric brakes, LED Sincere Condolence to lights, new tyres and Peter's family and friends. bearings, $2500 o.n.o. Ph "LEST WE FORGET" Jim, Moe 0459 461 211.

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Transportation of general freight.

Participate in the loading and unloading of vehicles.

Daily prestart checks on the vehicles and equipment.

Restraining of loads correctly and safely.

Correctly managing fatigue in each journey.

Completing and ensuring all required paper work is handed in on time.

Complying with all Bedggoods policies and procedures.

Must have a current HC or MC licence.

Must provide a Vic Roads Licence print out.

Experience preferable but not essential.

Deaths

2004 model, no reg. or roadworthy, $2500, vin. no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027.

Phone 0455 333 254.

Your duties will include but are not limited: ●

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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If desired, donations can be made to HDYO the Global Youth Organisation SHAW. for Huntington's Disease. The private graveside service for Mrs Wanda Shaw WAS HELD at the LANGFORD, Glenmaggie Cemetery on Dr Peter Edmond.

Saturday August 21, Passed suddenly at home 2021. at Willung on Friday August 20, 2021.

Husband of Robyn Langford.

Sadly missed LAY, Columbine.

Passed away peacefully August 16, 2021.

Wife of Alan (dec.), daughter of Annie and Keith Nener (both dec.), sister of Jonathon, Peter (dec.), Robert and Rosalie. Sister-in-law to Diane, Janine and Denis.

Happy memories

LOUREY, Maureen (nee Dyer).

Died peacefully at home aged 92. Loved wife of Deaths Kevin (dec.). Mother of Robert, Peter, Margret, Judy, Brendan, Richard and their partners.

Daughter of Leo and Annie Dyer (both dec).

DELAHUNTY, She was sister and Peter James.

Dearly loved and loving replacement mother to her 10 siblings and their husband of June.

Devoted and loving father partners. of Mark (dec.), Michelle, She was the strength and Rachael and Sean.

Dearly loved and loving inspiration in our family. step-father to Nic and She was a nursing sister, midwife and matron and a Jeremy (both dec.).

Loving Pop of Jamie, great mother and wife.

Travis, Courtney-Lee, She will be sadly missed Samantha, Charlotte and by all who knew her.

- Lots of love, Graeme.

Tessa.

Loved and loving brother to John, brother-in-law of SHARP, Bridget (Biddy).

Teresa, and loved uncle There are no words to tell to all the family. you how much we love Such a kind and caring, you and will miss you. gentle man who helped so You will be forever with many in the community us, always in our hearts. and aka Santa to many.

Your forever loving husband Bill, your loving My darling Man, daughter Dorothy, sonYou were my rock, my in-law Darren, grandsons heart and soul. Fly free on Andrew and Mathew your Santa sleigh. forever loving you.

- June.

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DELAHUNTY, Peter.

Gone too soon. Cared for so many people on their last journey.

Sadly missed by Susan, Hannah, Amelia and Alex Mcintosh. Martyn, Gillian, Clancy and Marlon Tesselaar.

Corey Somerville and Amelia Godfrey.

- Riny Kuipers.

SHAW, Wanda M. E. Surrounded by family on August 17, 2021, aged 93 years.

Devoted wife of Bill (dec.).

Loving mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Mark; Gillian; Frances; David and Anne.

Grandmother of Anne, William, Hayden, Jake, Campbell, Naomi, Claire, Ross and Emma and great grandson Elliot.

WAGSTAFF. A funeral service for Mr Leslie Benjamin Wagstaff WAS HELD on Monday August 16, 2021.

WARFORD. A private funeral service for Miss Rebecca Warford will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 1pm TOMORROW (Wednesday August 25, 2021) followed by a Private Cremation.

Please see our website for Livestream Details

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BATTLEY, Ryan James.

15/12/1982 - 22/8/1999 Our beautiful boy.

You're not just a memory or part of our past, you're part of our lives as long as they last. We will always love you, always miss you and never forget you.

- Mum and Dad.

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CHAMAH, Joulie.

As time goes by and seasons change, I miss you more than ever. Keep smiling and going fishing.

Miss you always.

Forever in my heart.

- Ron. JACKSON, Norma Betty.

August 25, 2020 A year has passed, with every moment in our thoughts.

Loving memories of our dearest Norma, Mum and Nan. XX John, Heather, Neil(dec.), Lauren, John, Sam, Henry, Jayne, Matt, Harry and Elise.

KELSO, Bruce.

14/09/1952 - 25/08/2018.

Three years have passed and you are still so sadly missed. Lots of love, Rhonda, Belinda, Rachael and families.

Bereavement Thanks

Greenwattle racecourse hosted a meeting on Sunday, but once again no spectators were permitted.

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LEWIN, Suzanne (Sue).

The Lewin and Hutty families would like to thank everyone for their love, support, flowers, cards, food and messages at the loss of their beloved Sue. Thank you to Letts Funeral Services and Julie Duffy for the beautiful send off. Your professionalism and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten, especially during lockdown at the last minute.

To Sandra, Brian and Robyn, Ray and Carolyn and Marlene. Thank you all for the help and support you gave mum. It will always remain with us and was very much appreciated.

Dan and Keirra, Kris.

Liam Durkin

RACING was one of the few sports given a reprieve in the face of the state-wide lockdown.

A nine race card meeting at Sale Racing Club on Sunday saw some prominent runners, albeit behind closed doors.

The Greenwattle track was rated a good four, with the rail out eight metres the entire circuit.

The opening race, a Maiden Plate across 2246 metres, saw a local winner as Bishop Rock crossed first for Sale trainer Susie Wells.

Bishop Rock came from barrier seven and straightened up at the 400m mark to set up a narrow lead, which it sustained right to the line.

It was the five-year-old bay gelding’s first win in 26 starts. Bishop Rock had been threatening to break through for a win in some time,

having finished in the top five in eight races since September last year.

Another Maiden Plate followed, which was won by Sharper for the Trafalgar team of Mick Templeton with Jason Maskiell on board.

The win completed a quick turnaround for Maskiell, who finished last in the race beforehand.

It was two-horse finish, with Sharper and Rhinoceros breaking clear at the death, only to be decided in a photo finish that saw Sharper win by a nose on the inside.

A Maiden Plate across 1429m in race three was won by New Zealand horse Inverell, which won easily from barrier seven.

The race four Maiden Plate over 1629m saw $1.55 favourite Goondiwindi prevail ahead of another New Zealand horse in Baron of Bedord and The Black Panther.

Just seven horses made up the field in the race

five 1113m Maiden Plate, as half a dozen names were scratched in the lead-up.

Invincible Caviar proved its fitness to win regardless, leading inside a line of three after being challenged as the finishing post approached.

Only six horses took to the track for race six, the 1529m Fillies and Mares BM70 Handicap, which was won by outsider Swelter Magic who was paying $18.

Thought of That galloped away to win race seven, a BM64 Handicap, in comfortable fashion by two and three quarter lengths.

Rigel Star won the penultimate race, the 1013m BM64 Handicap, vindicating its $1.70 starting price.

The meeting ended with Showmidner winning a BM64 Handicap over 1213m.

The next meeting at Greenwattle is scheduled for Thursday, September 16.

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LOCAL trainers enjoyed great success on Friday night as a bumper 12 race card hit the Sale Greyhound Club.

The night began with a major upset, as $19.40 outsider Zurial Bale got some luck courtesy of a late race checking and slipped through the inside to triumph by 4.89 lengths in the first 440 metre maiden.

Local trainers got their first taste of success in the 440m second, as Crossfire prevailed for Darriman’s Jennifer Gill, with the $2.80 favourite impressing from beginning to end.

In race three, a 440m mixed grade six and seven, Scooter Boots trained by Briagolong’s Cheryl Morris caused an upset, with the $5 chance getting away to a fast start and pushing to the line strongly, easily accounting for a late charge by the heavily-favoured Dodds Joy.

It was a McMahon dominated fourth race, as the Darriman based training duo took out all three spots on the podium – with Kimberley’s Dr Macie prevailing over Bill’s favourite Dr Neeki in a tight encounter across the 520 metres.

Race five, a 520m grade five, was won by Minter Zoom, as the Johnsonville-based favourite capitalised on the early speed and did well to hold of a fast finishing Oscar the Scout.

The halfway point of the card would feature a hotly contested 440m grade five race, by which Stephen Whyte’s Rizzo surprised many to lead for the entire race – holding off the more fancied Legasov Bale in a close finish.

Hot $1.40 favourite Egyptian Tiger was given an almighty scare in the 440m seventh. After getting away cleanly in the race’s early stages, it was challenged by roughie Lightning Gadget to hit the line just 0.51 lengths in front.

Race eight, a 440m free for all, was won by $1.70 favourite Omega Dodge – with the Barry Harper

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SALE product and Collingwood games record holder Scott Pendlebury has been left hanging, with the Magpies holding off on re-signing the skipper beyond this season.

Pendlebury, 33, had his season cut short after suffering a hairline fracture in his leg against Port Adelaide in Round 19.

Collingwood has held off contract talks with players as it finalises a new coach.

Those in the running for the job are Don Pyke, Brad Scott, Craig McRae, Michael Voss, Jaymie Graham and current interim coach Robert Harvey.

Pendlebury has cited a desire to coach post his playing days, and has been spoken of highly by former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley as having one of the best football brains in the current climate.

Fellow Sale footballer Josh Dunkley had 17 disposals for the Western Bulldogs in their lost to Port Adelaide on Friday night.

The midfielder registered seven kicks and 10 handballs and had four clearances.

The loss meant the Bulldogs missed the double chance in the AFL finals, and will now face a do-or-die elimination final for the third consecutive year.

Port Adelaide and Gippsland were again connected, with Maffra’s John Butcher playing in the SANFL last weekend for Port Adelaide Magpies.

The key forward featured in the Magpies’ team for the first time this season, and kicked one goal in the teams 15.7 (97) to 13.6 (84) win over South Adelaide.

trained runner fighting back after a slow start to beat out Bill McMahon’s Inuka by 0.79 lengths.

A third McMahon trainer would make their way onto the podium in race nine, with Emily’s Dr Danika beating out an open field courtesy of some excellent closing speed through the back straight.

Mirror Illusion, trained by Kate Gorman out of Tanjil South, led from start to finish in the 440m race 10 to beat out local Devon Meadows greyhound, Aston Bel Air. Courageous Swan did what was expected for Maffra’s Des Douch, with the $1.30 favourite putting together a powerful display across the entire 440m to easily win race 11 by 5.69 lengths.

The final race of the program would see Gorman become the only trainer with multiple winners, as Desert Flame managed to run down fast starter Go Rogue and hit the line with speed to finish with a 3.99 length victory.

Greyhound racing returns to Sale on Sunday for a twilight meet.

New secretary for Gld cricket THE Gippsland Cricket League recently announced Bairnsdale's Peter Henderson as its new secretary.

Henderson takes over from David Anderson, who served in the position the previous eight seasons.

Henderson has had a lengthy and journeyed career in the game with stints at St Mary’s-Nagle, Meerlieu and Lucknow cricket clubs, as well as Beaconsfield, Ex Services, Armadale (New South Wales) and Doomburin Colts in the defunct Stony Creek Cricket Association.

His son Luke is also heavily involved in the game and with the GCL, having coached the Gippsland Pride under 21 team for the past few seasons.

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THE Australian Netball Championships, which were due to be played from September 13 to 19, will not go ahead in Traralgon, and will be replaced by a hub-based model because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The Latrobe City Council and Netball Australia made the decision on Friday afternoon to postpone the event that would have brought the country’s netball community to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.

Netball Australia will work with state and territory member organisations, Suncorp Super Netball clubs and the Latrobe City Council to re-design the competition for 2022.

Netball Australia executive general manager performance, Stacey West, thanked Latrobe City Council for their support in the decisionmaking process and for the operational planning work done to date.

“As a result of government restrictions, the unpredictability of snap border closures and state lockdowns, the delivery of a centralised tournament in Victoria is no longer a viable option,” Ms West said.

“We’d like to thank our event delivery partner the Latrobe City Council for their understanding and ongoing support.”

Netball Australia, state and territory member organisations and Suncorp Super Netball clubs will work together to deliver localised opportunities, where possible to be in line with the original September dates, in continuing to enable high-performance progression of athletes, coaches, umpires and officials in a coronavirus-impacted environment.

An ANC winner will not be declared for 2021, with more details on the decentralised program to be communicated once confirmed.

Ms West said this new format served as the most appropriate way to proceed in the current landscape.

“This new model will enable opportunities in a COVID-impacted environment, for the ongoing development of athletes, coaches, umpires, and officials in their progression through the high-performance pathway,” she said.

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THE Gippsland Power will, COVID permitting, play finals in 2021 courtesy of last week’s announcement of a conference system to decide the NAB League premiers.

A concept which will yield two champions, the finals shake-up will see the league’s country based teams in the Bendigo Pioneers, Geelong Falcons, Gippsland Power, Greater Western Victoria Rebels and Murray Bushrangers square off for the country premiership, while the competition’s remaining teams will battle for a metro premiership.

This new system will allow for as many games as possible to be played, giving Victorian prospects the best possible chance to show their talent heading into the draft.

Sporting a top five finals system, the Power are the fifth ranked country team on the NAB League ladder and will play against the second ranked Bendigo Pioneers in the second semi-final.

The Geelong Falcons and Murray Bushrangers are slated to compete in the first semi-final, leaving the GWV Rebels with a week off and match up with the highest ranked loser – while the two semi-final winners also face off for a spot in the Grand Final.

The finals series was supposed to get underway this weekend, but the current situation surrounding COVID-19 in regional Victoria has seen that date postponed until further notice.

The League is also committed to staging its NAB AFL Under-19 Championships, and will select firsts and seconds sides for Vic Metro and Vic Country for the games in late September (COVID permitting) to allow more players to show their wares after an interrupted campaign.

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Maffra’s Sam Walker was left stranded on 199 senior games after community sport was cancelled.

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Does lockdown spell the end for the 2021 season?

Liam Durkin and Zac Standish LOCAL football and netball suffered what may well be the final nail in the coffin after community sport was cancelled on Friday night.

The intrepid 2021 season came to an abrupt halt after the state government asked sporting leagues to cancel all sport for the weekend, before plunging the entire state into lockdown from 1pm Saturday.

With cases rising in the regional town of Shepparton, most pundits around Gippsland football and netball kept a close eye on the situation with a degree of trepidation, but were cautiously optimistic they wouldn’t be affected.

That optimism quickly turned to despair just as players were packing their bags to play on Friday night.

Misery reverberated around Gippsland’s sporting community as news of another cancelled round filtered through about 7.30pm, in what many felt as the final straw.

For this reason, it is believed the majority of teams and club group chats focussed their attention on sticking together rather than sticking to a return-to-play date.

Apart from the lateness of the announcement, what differed to this one compared to others earlier in the year was the widespread agreement from players, coaches and committee members that the football and netball season was as good as gone.

North Gippsland Football-Netball League club Churchill was preparing to play in a final when the announcement was made.

President Michael Johnson believes now the writing is well and truly on the wall.

“Everyone I have spoken to at the club is absolutely devastated about it, but what lies ahead of us now is how we can work around it because we are running out of time to play a finals series,” he said.

“I think we have one last ditch effort, albeit finals would have to be pushed out by three weeks now, but if we don’t open back up on September 2 it is all over.”

Johnson was hopeful there would still be some football and netball this season, but said there was still a great degree of uncertainty.

“I am really hoping this is not (the end) and I know the league is working incredibly hard to get something underway — but with sport off until September 2 at the minimum, all your facilities get handed over to the cricket club at a certain date so if all those underlying factors become too much I’m not sure,” he said.

“The league had done a great job in arranging what they did, but it is now just so disappointing to have the rug pulled out from underneath us.”

Given lockdown is slated to continue until at least September 2, there appears little to no hope of staging what could be considered a reasonable season, especially given the Gippsland League and North Gippsland Football-Netball League has not played for six weeks.

The Gippsland League still needs to complete one home-and-away round to reach a stage where

THE COVID CALAMITY

Two seasons Seven lockdowns Two full pre-seasons More than 50 training sessions Grand total: 10 to 12 games all 10 member clubs have played each other once — a stipulation the league has maintained is its minimum aim.

Before the round the league’s member clubs had agreed on a change to the finals series, with the top six teams to earn a ticket to the post-regular season action in place of the traditional top five.

Team selections were a major talking point in the lead up to the Gippsland League’s final home-andaway round, as restrictions in Melbourne meant city-based players could not be chosen.

Most Gippsland League teams had at least half a dozen changes in the outs column.

Amazingly, Wonthaggi, a club generally considered to be within close proximity to metro shires Casey and Cardinia, only had four players missing.

The Power would have been without coach Jarryd Blair for its clash against Sale, but retained genuine stars in Aiden Lindsay, Jordan Staley and Jack Blair.

Sale also seemed to be hardly affected by the Melbourne lockdown, and on cursory glance its team appeared close to full strength.

The Magpies’ starting midfield of Jack Johnstone, Shannen Lange and Jack McLaren, as well as Luke Di Ciero, Will Leslie and Jack Leslie across half back, would mount a strong case as two of the best lines in the competition.

Maffra had James Huts, Ed Carr, Kim Kantilla, Ben Brunt, Josh Edey and Lachlan Allman listed as out for their match with Drouin, but by the same token had some prominent names as inclusions.

Experienced Eagles’ senior campaigners Winston Gieschen, Daniel O’Brien and Josh Davis were among the ins, as was Curtley Nettleton, who had surprisingly only played one senior game this season despite averaging close to four goals a game in the reserves.

It was terrible timing for Maffra defender Sam Walker, who was set to play his 200th senior match before being left stranded.

If the season’s finals series do not go ahead,

Maffra will remain the league’s reigning premier, despite only picking up three wins this season.

The NGFNL was scheduled to begin its finals last weekend. Traralgon Tyers United was to be one of the teams taking part, but had to stay put, along with Woodside (which had the week off in any case), Yallourn Yallourn North, Churchill and Yarram.

TTU senior coach Jamie Aitken said another cancellation presented no shortage of challenges.

“It is obviously very disappointing and probably more frustrating than anything,” he said.

“You get locked down and then come out and the boys start training again and you get to the Friday night before you play and you are shut down again.

“I was so excited for the players and the club to get back out and play; it was going to be a nice day and to see the boys out there running around doing what they love again was going to be the best part about it. We had been training with this carrot of a final in front of us and to have that pulled away at the last minute … it is really devastating.

“If the lockdown is for two weeks and players aren’t able to train I think it is curtains. You can’t make a decision now because you don’t know how long lockdown is going to go for — with players not able to touch a footy for that team I can’t see footy coming back this year.”

The East Gippsland Football-Netball League had one round remaining in its home-and-away season.

Although the final four is mathematically assured, the positioning of teams within the four could still change with one game to play.

Stratford, on top, would have had last weekend off as it was drawn to play Paynesville, which has forfeited the remainder of the season.

Boisdale-Briagolong, in third but equal on points to the Swans, was to play Lindenow in fourth.

The Bombers would have gone into the game without any match fitness as they won on forfeit the previous week to Paynesville.

Where things get interesting is in the percentage column.

Boisdale-Briaglong was given the percentage of the highest winning margin of the round in the week it was supposed to play Paynesville, which was 97 points.

Had the Bombers played Paynesville, there is a good chance they would have won by more than 97 points, and as a result now be higher on the ladder.

The same would have applied to Stratford, who could have fallen from top spot without being in control of their destiny.

While the term ‘asterisk season’ seems to be doing the rounds in recent weeks, one could argue players, coaches and club committees who have been involved during the past two years should indeed have an asterisk next to their names in order to stand out in generations to come.

Although officially players and coaches won’t have many games to show for it in the record books, they deserve to be remembered for displays of resilience, commitment and tenacity in the face of something no other playing group before or in years to come will probably ever have to deal with.

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74 Macalister Street, Sale Along with his work as a broadcaster, Howard channelled his passion for sport into the podcast space, creating what is now The Howie Games Editorial/News empire in 2016.

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setting off on a backpacking expedition, taking him to all corners of the world.

However, his dream of being involved in the sporting industry still remained, and it was one opportunity on the other side of the world that spring-boarded him into the start of what has turned out to be a very successful career.

“Coming back as a 22-year old having seen the world, I thought I was pretty well equipped to take on life, so I started to apply for lots of jobs in the sports industry and I wasn’t even getting interviews,” he said.

“I then got a short opportunity in event management at the Australian Grand Prix in 1997 and, after talking to a few of the other guys and realising they travelled with the tour all year round, I reached out to the head office in England who said if you can get over to Sao Paulo then you can work as a rigger.

“After working at a few GPs through South America, they eventually offered me a full-time job on the tour behind the scenes before another opportunity came up to interview the drivers, which I then put my hand up for and turned out to be the start of my career in broadcasting.”

Finding his groove as a broadcaster interviewing the stars of the F1 world, Howard would eventually find his way back to Australia where he continued to jump at a host of opportunities before falling into his dream job.

“I came home and worked on the Olympics in Sydney and then I found my way into it, I kept plugging away hoping to get a reporting role and I got a crack at that at Channel 7 and then Channel 10 offered me a full-time job as a reporter,” he said.

“I worked on the V8s which I didn’t know a great deal about, worked in the newsroom doing some strange cat-up-the-tree style stories and just learnt the trade really – I got some gigs on the AFL football on the boundary for a couple of years and covered some grand finals which was brilliant.

“Then Channel 10 got the cricket, and I was hoping to get an opportunity to sit on the boundary and report – but my boss at the time said ‘I know you love cricket — do you think you can commentate?’ and that was beginning of what is my dream job.”

Playing a key role in Channel 10’s coverage of the Big Bash, the self-proclaimed cricket tragic from Tyers would now find himself rubbing shoulders with the Australian legends he grew up idolising. “(Sitting next to those guys) is bizarre to be honest; it was almost as if I had won a prize where I could go and do my dream job for a day,” he said.

“It is a lot of work, a lot of travel and a lot of

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ONE of Australia’s most accomplished sports broadcasters and podcasters, Tyers’ own Mark Howard, has an incredible story to tell.

Moving to the small town on the outskirts of Traralgon as a 14-year-old, Howard’s love of sport blossomed through his time in Gippsland, as he became a devoted member of the then Tyers Cricket Club, pushing up from the junior ranks to the A Grade senior side during his five-year career.

Now a voice heard by millions of people across the country on Fox Sports’ coverage of the cricket and AFL, as well by 58 million fans of his incredibly popular The Howie Games podcast, the 47-year-old is living the dream of any sports-mad kid in Australia.

Sitting down for a chat with the Gippsland Times, Howard described his time growing up in the Latrobe Valley, getting a start in the sports media industry, working alongside the greats of Australian sport, the growth of his podcast and much more.

The story of his connection to Gippsland begins back in 1986 when he and his family moved to Tyers after his father got a job overseeing one of the region’s biggest employers.

“My father worked for APM so we moved around a lot when we were kids and we were in Sydney halfway through Grade 6 when he got a job as general manager of the Maryvale Paper Mill – so he said ‘right we are heading to country Victoria’, a place we knew nothing about, and we ended up at a house on Jeffrey Drive in Tyers,” Howard said.

He explained his first impressions of the town and recalls a promise his parents made him upon arrival.

“My first memories of it were mum and dad saying if you are happy to move here I reckon we can get you a motorbike so I was pumped about that, but I remember one of the first things we did was go into Traralgon to the motorbike shop and it (the bike) immediately fell over, so I didn’t get the motorbike,” he said.

“The main shock for me though was going from a public school in Sydney wearing sneakers and a T-shirt and all of a sudden I was getting on the bus at 7.20am for an hour and 15 minutes to go to Gippsland Grammar school and had to wear a tie and a blazer, which was a definite shock.

“We were pretty used to moving around at that stage though and it was all about finding a sporting club, which was the best way to make friends and really begin to settle in the new area.”

As a teenager, Howard was as cricket mad as they came, as he made an immediate beeline for the local Tyers Cricket Club.

“Coming from New South Wales, I hadn’t played footy and didn’t play until I was at school in Sale, but I had played cricket and I was obsessed by it so the first year we moved down there it was straight to the Tyers Cricket Club – which was a massive part of my life,” he said.

“I remember going down there not knowing anyone, but I could bat a bit and bowl some leggies, so all of a sudden it was join the Under-14 team coached by a guy called Ron Little and I can still remember the guys I played with and it was fantastic, as going to the cricket club became the highlight of my week.

“Playing at Tyers was also my first real introduction to adult life, as at 14 I started doubling up and playing seniors in the C Grade, so in summer it was non-stop cricket which was outstanding for a cricket mad kid like me.”

Quickly climbing the ranks, before he knew it Howard would see himself in the Tyers A Grade side, which was a sporting experience he still values dearly to this day.

“By the time I was 15 I played in the A Grade for the first time and I remember not really bowling and batting number 11, making 10 or so not out and within three weeks I was opening the batting with men, against men,” he said.

“As well as really fond cricket memories, they were guys that taught me about life and growing up in that men’s team environment, they were really larger than life figures for me and really shaped me and my love for cricket.”

Staying in Tyers until 1991, Howard would initially begin a business degree in sports management at Deakin University before

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