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UNDER pressure, early learning centres across the Wellington Shire have closed their doors and locked them as Gippsland's early childhood education and care sector faces an unprecedented increase in demand for childcare while simultaneously dealing with a national shortage of teachers and educators. In June 2021, the Skills Priority List (SPL) from the National Skills Commission (NSC) placed the childcare occupation in the top seven per cent of all professions in short supply and high future demand. The National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy reports that the Australian early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce must see a workforce increase of more than 19 per cent over the next five years to meet early childhood education and care demand. However, early childhood education and care qualification enrolments are at a five-year low. According to the Australian Industry and Skills

Committee, there were just over 30,000 ECEC qualifications completed in 2020, a decrease of more than 10 per cent since 2016. The Australian ECEC sector has been grappling with staffing shortages for years. In a 2021 United Workers Union report, which surveyed almost 4000 early childhood teachers and educators, 70 per cent would not recommend employment within the ECEC industry as the workload is excessive, the pay is low, and they feel undervalued. The average retention rate is dire, with an excessive number of ECEC professionals leaving the sector due to inadequate and unsustainable workplace conditions. The National Children's Education and Care Workforce Strategy reported in 2020 that the average tenure for ECEC employment is less than four years. Gippsland is no exception to the shortage of ECEC professionals. The Department of Education's 2020 Victorian Teacher Supply and Demand Report revealed that Gippsland has the second-lowest proportion of early childhood teachers in the state, with a total of just

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350. The report further indicated a total of 13 waivers granted across Gippsland exempting early childhood care providers from EC teacher requirements, the highest number in the state. The Department of Education grants waivers to providers as a last resort due to recruitment challenges. COVID has further added to the issues deeply rooted throughout Australia's stressed Early Childhood Education and Care industry, resulting in limited availability in childcare centres and further staffing shortages causing mayhem for many families across the Wellington Shire. For Briagolong mother of three, Lucille Florisson, the inability to obtain her 10-month-old son a position in childcare has resulted in unemployment. As Ms Florisson reached the end of her maternity leave, she began to make arrangements for her son; however, despite contacting numerous centres in Sale, Maffra and Briagolong, the answer was the same - ‘We are full.’

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WELLINGTON Shire Council will hold a series of inspirational workshops for business operators with one of Australia's placemaking and town centre activation experts, Gilbert Rochecouste from Village Well. These events are aimed at helping local businesses reset and re-energise with new ideas for 2022. Mr Rochecouste will facilitate an online workshop 'Creating Thriving Small Towns' on Thursday, February 3, followed by face-to-face 'walkshops' in Sale and Maffra main streets on Thursday, February 10 with Business and Tourism Associations and any other interested business owners in Wellington Shire. Council has organised the events following visits by business chaplains late last year to provide wellbeing support in response to COVID-19. "The feedback from businesses was that lockdowns, the changing rules around Covid-19, and shortages in staff and stock have left them exhausted," Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye said. "This is continuing to affect the wellbeing of business owners so we hope these workshops will inspire them and help kick off the New Year with some creative ideas to work together and re-energise their business." In the online workshop, Mr Rochecouste will cover topics such as creating a thriving destination and customer experience, quick wins to put your town on the map and the art of branding and visual merchandising. It will be held on Thursday, February 3 from 7.30am to 8.45am. To register visit www.wellingtonvic.eventbrite. com The town centre audit 'walkshops' will run on Thursday, February 10 at 9.30am in Sale and at 1pm in Maffra. They will be followed by a speaker series and Q and A at The Wedge in Sale from 3pm. To RSVP for the 'walkshops' email rachelw@ wellington.vic.gov.au

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FIRE restrictions commenced in the Wellington Shire district on January 10. During the Fire Danger Period fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. Police said they have zero tolerance for people not abiding by the rules during the fire danger period. Do you know who owns bike? Sale Police are on the lookout for the owner of this red Repco bike. If you have any information, contact First Constable Benson at Sale Police Station on 5142 2200.

Woman arrested

WELLINGTON Crime Investigation Unit arrested a 35-year-old Sale woman on Thursday, January 20 as a result of a five month drug investigation. She has been charged with traffick methylamphetamine, traffick heroin, traffick cannabis, possess heroin, possess prohibited weapon, deal with property suspected to be proceeds of crime, fail to comply with direction to assist and commit indictable offence whilst on bail. She appeared at Sale Magistrates' Court last week and has been remanded in custody until February 16, 2022.

Hawkhurst death

POLICE will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Hawkhurst on Wednesday, January 19. Police and emergency services attended the Gibraltar Spur Track to reports a man had fallen down a mine shaft about 10.10am. Search and Rescue located and retrieved the body of 82-year-old Cobbannah man shortly before 6pm. The death is not believed to be suspicious.

Man falls from truck in Maffra

POLICE and emergency services attended a workplace incident at a business in Maffra on Thursday, January 20. It’s believed a man fell from a truck at a business on Gray Street just before 10.30am. The man was airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries. WorkSafe will be investigating the incident. NEW technology will allow police to scan the number plates of around 45 million vehicles a year to detect unauthorised drivers putting lives at risk on Victoria’s roads. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology has been fitted to more than 200

Victoria Police highway patrol vehicles as part of a rollout completed last month. It allows police to detect drivers who are suspended, disqualified or unlicensed as well as unregistered and stolen vehicles and fraudulent number plates. Registration information can also be matched against a database of vehicles of interest so they can be identified and removed from the road. The hi-tech boost comes as police this week launch Operation Amity to reduce road trauma over the Australia Day holiday period. Already 19 people have died on Victoria’s roads this year, more than three times the figure during the same period in 2021. Police will use all 221 ANPR-fitted highway patrol vehicles as part of Operation Amity, with patrols to focus on high-risk areas. Although the Australia Day holiday falls

midweek this year, police anticipate significant road activity as Victorians travel to regional areas, social gatherings and the beach. Victoria Police’s fleet of Alcohol and Drug Testing vehicles will be intercepting motorists to detect for alcohol and drugs amid a concerning spike in drink driving activity in recent months. Operation Amity commenced at 12.01am today and concludes at 11.59pm tomorrow. "We’re removing more unauthorised drivers from our roads than ever," Assistant Commissioner of Road Policing Glenn Weir said. "These drivers have no right to be on our roads. "They pose a significant risk not only to themselves but to all road users. "Automatic number plate recognition technology gives us another set of eyes on the roads to stop these drivers in their tracks. “We will use the more than 200 highway patrol

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Cherie Smirl runs the Out of Africa Gallery and Accommodation Suite in Port Albert.

CHERIE Smirl runs the Out of Africa Gallery and Accommodation Suite in Port Albert, which also operates as an op-shop full of donated goods, with proceeds going to education projects in Tanzania. Ms Smirl says the building has a perfect view of Port Albert on a good day. “The building used to be the original Port Albert Post Office constructed in 1864 and decommissioned in 1975, so it’s fairly significant in the history of this area,” Ms Smirl said. “The previous owners fitted this shop room out as

my husband and I bought it six years ago for the purpose of selling pre-loved items to raise funds to educate children in Tanzania. The only way to beat the system is education.” Ms Smirl said she first went to Tanzania nine years ago, where she heavily involved herself with one of the communities. “I lived there for a month and after I came back, I realised that I could sell some stuff from my own home as a fundraiser,” she said. “And that just grew and grew, and people were giving me things to sell.” Ms Smirl said that after carrying items around to various garage sales, she figured there must be a better way to do things.

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“I buy the jewellery from them and sell it here, they do fabulous colours,” she said. “Beading is an important part of their culture. “I go to Tanzania every year that I can, but obviously haven’t been back because of COVID.” Ms Smirl will soon turn 70, but wants to continue giving back to the community. “Having had a successful eatery business for six years, I never want that pressure of a work situation, and this location gives me the freedom that I can enjoy what I’m doing,” she said. Out of Africa Gallery and Accommodation Suite can be found on 13 Wharf St in Port Albert and Cherie Smirl can be contacted to discuss donations at 0407 668 623.

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“I thought why not set myself up somewhere?,” she said. “It took a while to find Port Albert, but when I did find it I could see it was absolutely perfect. “What a great location, and we found this building which was number 13 - my lucky number! “There’s so much beauty and serenity, it’s an idyllic location. When I came here, we didn’t have that many items, but thanks to the generosity of so many individuals now nearly everything is donated. “People call in and say they read about us somewhere or someone told them about the place. “And they give me the most amazing stuff to sell.” Ms Smirl said that some of the jewellery is beaded by the children she supports in Tanzania.

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“A two-year wait, they said, or I could go onto a waiting list,” Ms Florisson explained. “They all replied with the same honest thing; Its unlikely, but waitlisting does give you a chance to get in sooner, just no idea of how long.” As the end of her maternity leave approached, Ms Florrison's workplace could not wait for her to secure childcare, leading her to a crossroads; find alternative childcare or resign. “I contemplated asking my mum to care for my son, but she too has my father to care for, and I don't want to put more stress on them,” Ms Florisson said. “I had a good, stable and flexible job that I loved for almost three years. I lost it because of this issue.” Sale mother of one, Jacinta Jewell, began applying for childcare for her son in April 2021 and, after nine months on the waiting list, has only just secured a position. “We applied to five childcare centres in Sale and one in Maffra,” Ms Jewell exclaimed. “The centres were honest about availability, and while we were on the waiting list, I was relying on my parents to look after my son. “We definitely need another two childcare centres around Maffra and Sale,” Ms Jewell added, sharing concerns that limited childcare positions will prevent parents from returning to work.” Following the easing of restrictions, workers are returning to the office; however, despite common belief, this is not the only cause for the sharp increase in demand for childcare across Gippsland and the Wellington Shire. Between June 2020 and June 2021, Gippsland Health Care reported a 21 per cent increase in births, with the highest surges in March and May 2021, nine months after Victoria's second lockdown began in June 2020. The Gippsland ECEC industry is now experiencing unprecedented growth in the number of babies needing care as parents of 'COVID babies' conclude maternity/paternity leave and return to work. Unattainable childcare is proving to be a monumental burden for Sale midwife and mother of two, April Spiessl. Ms Spiessl's children have attended East Sale Childcare multiple days a week for the last four years. At East Sale Childcare, children of RAAF personnel are priority placements, and this year, there has been an escalation in RAAF families with young children posting to Sale. As a result, Ms Spiessl's two-year-old daughter has been limited to one day a week. “There have been quite a few families there that have been completely kicked out,” Ms Spiessl said. “After speaking with a few of them, they are currently looking for a nanny to share because all the other centres are full. “Makes having two working parents difficult when there are not enough adequate spots in the area. “As a midwife, I work shift work, and so does my husband, so having daycare available is essential.” “I have had to push all my shifts to mostly weekends to work around my husband’s shifts and the one day of daycare we have left. “This means that we barely get any time as a family to do anything together, and I'm having to rely on family to help out.” Multiple hospitals across Victoria issued a Code Brown alert last week as the health care system strains under pressure from skyrocketing number of Omicron COVID cases. With limited access to childcare, Ms Spiessl can only work five shifts a fortnight, and with hundreds of Gippsland health care workers burning the candle at both ends, the midwife and mother of two feels powerless. “If there were adequate childcare centres, how many more nurses and midwives would be able to pick up extra shifts to help cope with the current shortages in the healthcare system and increased demand,” Ms Spiessl said. Gumnuts Early Learning Centre is a non-profit organisation founded in 1998, making it one of Sale's oldest standing childcare centres. Current education director Brandon Ronan has spent more than 16 years educating and caring for children at Gumnuts. “The demand for our service has grown enormously over the past four years. Every year the demand has got higher for the community wanting to engage our services for the care and education of our children,” Mr Ronan said. “It has been an ongoing growth with our waiting list, but last year (2021), it grew at an exceptionally fast rate, with 20 sometimes 30 places a month being added to the list.” At Gumnuts Early Learning Centre, they strive to meet the community’s needs and cater to as many families as possible. Regularly changing classroom models based on

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Gumnuts Early Learning Centre education director Brendon Ronan is working hard to reduce waiting list times for parents. the age demographic of children requiring care and education allows the centre to fill the 96 children per day capacity. “We understand the communities need for care and education and that many need it now, but unfortunately, due to availability, our hands are tied,” Mr Ronan said. “We are fully booked with a waitlist big enough to open an entirely new centre and then some. There are 358 children requiring care each week as of December 2021. “We all want to provide a place for all children, and we are doing all we can to accommodate our community, but it relies on capacity and staffing. “It really is a stressful time for everyone.” Gumnuts Early Learning Centre purchased the residential lot adjacent to the centre in late 2020. After owning the site for just over 12 months, Mr Ronan was excited to reveal that the Wellington Shire Council has recently awarded Gumnuts a grant to allow the centre to expand and construct more classrooms, which will provide care and education to an additional 66 children. “With the extension of the centre, we would be looking at expanding our workforce with another two or three educators,” Mr Ronan said. “The development provides an opportunity for the economy to grow again, not just the Gumnuts’ business economy, but it will put money back into other local businesses, and as a non-profit, community centre, that's what we are all about - giving back.” As early childhood teachers, educators, families and children across Gippsland grapple with the effects of depleted early childhood education and care staffing levels and reduced capabilities, the state government has released a targeted initiative to attract more teachers to regional and rural classrooms. In late 2021, the state government invested an initial $82.8 million into education, including a $45.2 million funding boost to improve teacher deficiencies in rural and regional Victorian schools and early learning centres. A step in the right direction for the future of education throughout the region; however, families in desperate need of immediate early childhood education and care across Gippsland remain at a loss, with hundreds of parents potentially sacrificing their professions due to childcare unavailability.

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MOST children dream of walking out onto Rod Laver Arena in front of a sea of fans and last week Briagolong’s Chelsie Hanna got to live out that dream. The 10-year-old got to toss the coin for the first match of the tournament between Germany’s Tatjana Maria and Maria Sakkari (Greece) in which Sakkari won. Chelsie had prepared well, working on her coin toss in the days leading up to the event. "She was going for height," Chelsie's mother Kristin Kenwell said. Chelsie and her mum arrived at Melbourne Park before the gates opened and were allowed to make their way around the venue as they pleased. "We got to watch the players warming up and Rafael Nadal tossed me a ball," Chelsie said. Chelsie then made her way to the court with the umpire, who took her out to the complex and showed her around. She recalled her conversion with the umpire who turned to her and said "Welcome to Rod Laver Arena, kid." The players came to the net and Chelsie's big moment arrived. She was asked to choose which player would call the coin toss and selected the eventual winner Sakkari. The toss was as high as Chelsie had practiced at home, astonishing the commentators, who were impressed by her coin tossing ability. "Chelsie making sure she got good height on the coin toss," one commentator said. The moment happened all due to the nomination from Bionic Tennis coaching's Nicole Bauer, who nominated Chelsie last year, but due to COVID she was unable to attend. It was a well-deserved moment for Chelsie, who has taken part in multiple fundraising events during recent years. Two years ago, she cut off more than 40 centimetres of her hair to donate to Hair With Heart and raised over $1000 in the process. Every year she helps with 'flanny day' which raises money for homelessness in the region.

Briagolong’s Chelsie Hanna, 10, re-enacts her coin toss at Rod Laver Arena after an interview with the Gippsland Times last week. Photo: Josh Farrell

Gippsland is one of world’s most loved destinations

GIPPSLAND has ranked 17 in The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for 2021. The fresh data, released by the Tourism Sentiment Index, was compiled by studying more than 1.6 billion online conversations and content pieces around the globe. This is the first time the list has been created, and Destination Gippsland CEO Terry Robinson said the placement is a credit to Gippsland's tourism industry. “As a visitor destination, Gippsland offers the perfect mix of world-class, nature-based and outdoor experiences supported by a growing food and drink offering and tourism operators who are really invested in ensuring the guests enjoy their stay," Mr Robinson said. “To rank so highly on a global scale is really a credit to Gippsland’s tourism industry, who have gone above and beyond during these difficult times to ensure the best experience for visitors “Destination Gippsland initiatives such as the Visit Gippsland website, Eat Drink Gippsland guide and marketing promotions throughout the year play a part in attracting visitors – but it is the fantastic customer service of our industry that keeps them coming back.” Six other Australia destinations ranked even higher than Gippsland The Sunshine Coast in Queensland took out first place, and the Whitsundays also in Queensland followed not far behind in second place. To view the full list, visit: https:// sentiment-index.com/most-loved/

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Dodging the issue on speed limits RECENTLY Tim Bull MP, Cindy McLeish MP, Tim McCurdy MP, Steph Ryan MP, Bev McArthur MP and former Police Association boss Phil Edge have told media across Victoria that country roads are a dangerous mess and that lowering speed limits won't stop crashes. Lowering speed limits dodges the issue of neglected roads. Last year, to January 20, four people had died on Victorian roads. This year it's 16. That's not counting injuries and damage to product and vehicles. VicRoads policies failed again. They claim to lead the world in road safety. That was 50 years ago. In 2022, they refuse to admit they are wrong on country roads or wire rope barriers. A comprehensive review of VicRoads' administration, policies and maintenance of rural roads is long overdue. Fix VicRoads management to save money. Fix country roads to save lives. Damien Codognotto OAM Motorcycle Riders Association Australia

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CHRIS PAGE-COOK: Meanwhile the building industry, manufacturing and automotive sector, and agriculture are busier than ever. It’s a tad pessimistic and perhaps only focusing on one or two sectors? TAITO TATE: I don’t understand why motels at this time don’t offer some shortterm accommodation to people at a lower rate there are many people who can’t get a home atm due to rental shortages, maybe time to think outside the box. KYLA EARSMANN: Comfort Inn preparing to sell? It's been on the market for ages & given it's under contract, clearly someone has 2+ mill to invest in these uncertain times.

CHALK ART TAKING OVER YARRAM HEATHER REDDICK: Talent in town.

WILD WEATHER HITS THE REGION

KELLY LETT: 16ml at Airly. KERRIE ELLIOTT: 26ml in the afternoon storm at Valencia Creek. MARGARET VICKERS: OMG unbelievable. We are desperate for rain. And I'm sick of having to sneak and water my dear plants. JIM BALLARD: We had 24ml at our place in Maffra. ROBYN ZAPPULLA: 24mm in Rosedale. KAL-TRACE HEYWOOD: 18ml at Tinamba at about 7pm. GRAHAM McKENZIE: 3.5ml in Seaspray. AHSILEF STEVENS: It seems like every time the rain heads towards Sale, it gets exciting because we finally get rain. But by the time it hits Sale, it seems like it spreads apart and goes around Sale before it joins up again.

Not another politicians' republic

IN 1998, I was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention held in Canberra to discuss an Australian republic elected on the ticket of the former Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Clem Jones, who advocated for an Australian head of state directly elected by voters in a national ballot. After the 10-day Convention – which spent little time considering a model for a republic and too much time on futile monarchy-versusrepublic debates – a model sponsored by the Australian Republic Movement emerged that proposed our head of state be chosen by a two-thirds vote of federal parliament. It failed to secure majority support even among Convention delegates with 73 voting in favour of it, 57 voting against, and 22 abstaining. It was soon labelled “the politician’s republic” and predictably defeated at the 1999 referendum. After two decades the ARM has released its "new" model which unfortunately echoes the rejected “politicians’ republic” by offering voters only a pool of candidates chosen for them by federal and state parliaments. Once again it has already been dismissed in predictable attacks by constitutional monarchists with one reported as saying the ARM model gives Australians “no choice” over their head of state “as only politicians will decide on the candidates”. The Real Republic Australia, which Clem Jones initiated and which since his 2007 death continues campaigning for a genuine directly elected head of state, wants to see as little involvement as possible by politicians in choosing our head of state. The ARM is entitled to put forward its model, but they do not have a monopoly on ideas. In coming months the Real Republic Australia will release a discussion paper seeking feedback on our model. In the end, no pro-republic group should expect to mandate the model put to a referendum. That’s why we want the next federal government to hold a national plebiscite asking Australians if they want a republic and also asking them to choose from a shortlist of models. Whatever model is chosen in that plebiscite should be the one that goes forward at a future referendum to formally change our Constitution so that we become a republic. In that way the final model we vote on will not belong to the ARM or the Real Republic Australia, it will be the Australian people’s model. David Muir AM Real Republic Australia chair

Save the whales - it's easy

THERE are few sights more awe inspiring than the spectacular acrobatics of the majestic humpback whales as they migrate along the coast to subtropical waters where they mate and give birth, and then back down to Antarctica to feed on krill. So it was particularly distressing to read of the young whale seen in Antarctica last week tangled up in fishing nets, his dorsal fin missing and nets cutting into his skin. The whale was labouring to swim, and is considered unlikely to survive. Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear — otherwise known as 'ghost gear' —spells catastrophe for marine life. At least 700,000 tonnes of ghost gear are added to our oceans every year, killing and mutilating millions of marine animals— including endangered whales, seals and turtles. Fishing gear kills 300,000 whales and dolphins annually.

Plant the right seed & great things will grow

Nationals leader Peter Walsh writes that the new housing tax proposed by the state government will mean first home buyers and families will pay at least $25,000 for new housing lots. Photo: File If you hate the idea of these magnificent animals being killed, look to your dinner plate. It's simple: less fishing means less fishing gear—abandoned or otherwise. Clearly, fishing is hazardous to the environment, being one of the biggest source of plastic in the ocean. But it’s also horrifically cruel. Commercial fishing kills hundreds of billions of animals worldwide every year—far more than any other industry. Fish are intelligent, complex animals but, when caught, they are impaled, crushed, suffocated, or cut open and gutted, all while conscious. You can't eat fish and be an environmentalist or a conservationist. Desmond Bellamy PETA Australia special projects coordinator

New tax will thwart country Victoria's growth

MANY people are choosing to make the move to country Victoria for a better life and lifestyle for themselves and their family. But shortages in building materials, new regional housing lots and a greedy new tax grab by the state government are threatening to put the brakes on regional Victoria’s potential. Property experts fear Labor’s massive new housing tax will mean first home buyers and families will pay at least $25,000 for new housing lots. They also say it will stonewall new home builds in towns where it’s most needed, particularly in rural and remote towns where it will make small scale of developments an unviable investment. The Nationals opposed this new tax, because we want to see our rural and regional towns grow and thrive. If elected to government in November, we’ll support families and young Victorians to realise the dream of owning or building their own home. Our positive plan to release 50,000 new lots onto the market will boost supply in rural communities outside of metropolitan Melbourne and the city of Greater Geelong. We’ll achieve it by investing in sending skilled

planning experts to work with smaller councils to boost their resourcing and speed up the approvals process. We’ll also make the necessary legislative changes to stop applications for new developments getting stranded on the Minister’s desk. Population growth has many benefits. More people means more spending, more jobs, more services, better education and healthcare and more opportunities for country Victorian businesses to grow and thrive. There’s an opportunity lapping at our doorstep. The Nationals will continue to work proactively with regional Victorian communities to reach our full potential and build an even better future. Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria

Coal’s end date looms on the horizon

SURELY the day must come when the use of coal in Australia is discredited to such an extent that strong public pressure will force, whatever federal government is then in control, to decide - no more use of coal in any way from this day forward. We all, or should I say many, are aware that coal is a major cause of climate change and the health problems associated with using this carbon filled fossil are extremely serious. Common sense, one would think, would already have seen the use of coal discontinued many years ago bit I guess the huge export dollars being received from selling the product overseas have put an end to anything as sensible as that. Coal is a dirty and dangerous way to produce energy - alternative clean energy producing methods are available - I hope that I live long enough to have the opportunity to vote for a political party that is honest and astute enough to put the health and future wellbeing of Australians ahead of export dollars. Brian Measday, Myrtle Bank, South Australia

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North Gippsland CWA event raises awareness SIXTEEN days of Activism is a United Nations project against gender based violence and is held each year. Late last year, the UN celebrated its 30th event and it was held from November 25 to December 10 with this year’s theme of Respect Women. The North Gippsland CWA Group held an event to raise awareness and seek donations of materials for kitchen start-up kits for survivors of domestic violence. Working in collaboration with Quantum, the lead agency in Sale, start up kits were given to survivors who are leaving places of refuge and entering their own ‘new’ and safe home. Denise Smith, Group president Dianne Honey and Maria Bassanese. GP Dianne received the first donation at our Christmas break-up from Denison Branch.

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This simple act will give them a hand up and an important boost to their self-confidence knowing that someone else cares. Held over two days in the Gippsland Centre, the generosity of members of the public was very gratifying. Quantum took delivery of two kits immediately and they will be supplied with further kits as the need arises. The North Gippsland CWA Group would like to thank everyone who volunteered or generously gave a donation. CWA Vic Inc. advocates for the safety and wellbeing of all women and children living in cities and rural Victoria by ‘improving conditions by community service, more especially as they affect the welfare of women and children’ with a focus on friendship, personal development and advocacy. Further information may be obtained by phoning the group president Dianne Honey on 0413 569 954 or emailing northgippslandcwa@ gmail.com.

COVIDSafe school measures revealed AS students, staff and families across Victoria prepare for the beginning of the school year, the state government has announced a suite of COVIDSafe measures to protect communities and minimise disruption to learning – with surveillance testing, ventilation, vaccinations and comprehensive workforce planning. Rapid antigen testing will be in place for at least the first four weeks of Term 1, and this surveillance testing will be strongly recommended for all primary and secondary school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff, twice-weekly

at home before school or childcare. Students and staff at specialist schools will be recommended to test five days each week due to the higher risk of severe illness for medically vulnerable children. School and early childhood staff will be added to the list of workers in key sectors who must receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by February 25 if they are already eligible, or within three months and two weeks of receiving a second dose. Ventilation is a key measure to slow the spread around schools, with all 51,000 air purification devices that were ordered will be delivered to

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Education Minister James Merlino announced the COVIDSafe measures for schools across the state at the weekend. Photo: File

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Grant helps archers land targets THE Macalister Trophy Bowhunters Archery Club were successful in receiving a $5000 community grant from the Wellington Shire Council and are now the proud owners of a full 20-target set of 3D targets. After receiving feedback from members about purchasing that 3D targets and completing a feasibility study it was estimated that it was going to take more than five years to purchase a full set of 20 x 3D targets due to the cost. However, the club applied for a grant through the Wellington Shire Council and was successful. The grant received was a Community Projects Grant and club purchased the targets in September last year. The total cost for the purchase of the targets was $7148 and the club contributed $2148. MTB president Doug Cahill said it was a game changer for the club. "On behalf of the club committee and club members he would like to thank the Wellington Shire Council for the grant and helping our club achieve this goal," he said. "Archery is a great sport that a lot of people love and 3D targets adds a new level of challenge and enjoyment. "3D Archery is the fastest growing target archery category of archery worldwide and everyone within our archery community wants to shoot 3D Targets. "But they are also the most expensive targets to initially purchase due to being made from a purpose created archery self-healing foam. Since purchasing the targets, the Gippsland Branch Management Committee have allocated a 3D interclub competition day to our club in September 2022. "We would not have been able to do this without them (Wellington Shire)," Mr Cahill said. "We also now have the required number of 3D targets to host the Victorian State 3D Titles and hopefully we get that opportunity in the coming years. Securing this competition will attract hundreds of competitors. “The club is now showing strength in terms of increasing memberships, as the club has grown from 18 financial members in March 2021 to now 24 financial members with regular Wednesday night club attendance increasing as well. “Some of the benefits of Archery include exercise, strength and balance, focus, coordination, patience, mental control, confidence and social skills.

The Macalister Trophy Bowhunters Archery Club received a $5000 community grant from the Wellington Shire Council to help purchase a full 20-target set of 3D targets. Photo: Contributed “Our mission is to encourage the take up of archery as a sport." The Macalister Trophy Bowhunters Club is located in Newry. They have an indoor range and two outdoor ranges. Outdoor targets are shot at distances from 5.8m to 48m.

The indoor range in located in a shed, the targets are shot at a distance of 18m. The club meets every Wednesday night at 6pm throughout the year and generally once per month on a weekend. "Archery is a sport where proper tuition is needed to learn the safety aspects first and for acquiring

the technical skills. Young or old, everyone can enjoy archery. And that’s one of the many beauties of this sport," Mr Cahill said. If you would like to try archery, you can contact Doug Cahill on 0438 564 771, Clint Brewer on 0407 457 189 or message the club through their Facebook or Instagram page.

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Pharmacists at breaking point with RAT shortages THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for patience and understanding from the general public amidst ongoing rapid antigen test (RAT) shortages. Extreme stock shortages and unprecedented demand continues to place significant strain on pharmacists and pharmacy staff. PSA national president Associate Professor Chris Freeman stressed how challenging these past few weeks have been for the pharmacy workforce as a result of RAT shortages, combined with the commencement of childhood vaccinations and the booster rollout. “The holiday period is already a busy time for Australian pharmacists, and the current situation with accessibility to antigen testing is only making conditions worse," A/Prof Freeman said. “With the National Booster Program in full swing and the commencement of paediatric vaccinations last week, pharmacists have now administered over four million COVID-19 vaccinations to Australians – an amazing accomplishment! “However, this ongoing predicament with RAT continues to place huge pressure on the profession. “Even though the federal government has secured additional RAT stock, supply is still expected to be sparse until mid-February. “In the meantime, our pharmacists are working around the clock to source their own supply of these tests, whilst juggling a huge number inquiries from patients about stock availability. “Pharmacists are being inundated with phone calls and inquiries, which is ultimately consuming a large proportion of their time – time which would be better spent vaccinating people against the virus, and even more importantly, allowing them to focus on their core function, medicine safety. “Members have reported receiving on average, four calls a minute in relation to RATs. This is simply not sustainable. “Governments keep telling people to get tested

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is calling for patience and understanding from the general public amidst ongoing rapid antigen test (RAT) shortages. Photo: File – and people are trying to do the right thing – but there is still a lot of confusion in the community. “PSA and other health bodies were stressing the importance of securing RAT supply and

establishing effective distribution networks with government over six months ago. “Antigen tests are also available and being distributed through government testing clinics, free

of charge – and I implore Australians to consider these services in order to alleviate pressure on our already-stretched pharmacist workforce, until stock shortages are solved."

Victoria’s most popular baby names of 2021 are revealed THE most popular baby names in Victoria for 2021 have been announced. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes revealed the Registry of Births, Death and Marriages top 100 baby names earlier this month. Charlotte proved the most popular for baby girls, while Oliver maintained its position on the top of the boys list. This is the eighth year Oliver has come out on top, with a whopping 4197 babies given the name during during its reign. Under Oliver came Noah, Jack and Charlie. While Olivia, Isla, Amelia and Mia ranked just below Charlotte. Although Oliver's eight year streak has proven impressive, it has not reached the popularity that John maintained for a total of 23 years in the 1900s. Margaret was once an even more popular

Until rapid antigen tests (RATs) are in increased supply, PCR tests are still available for people who have symptoms, or for household contacts without symptoms. A PCR test continues to be recommended for people who test positive on a RAT but don’t have symptoms and who aren’t close household contacts.

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name than John - it sat atop the girls list for 24 years. New additions to the top 100 are girl names Zoe and Willow, while the boys list saw no newcomers. In 2021, 76,410 births were registered in Victoria, up from 74,620 in 2020. “Picking a baby name can be an overwhelming time – hopefully these top 100 name lists provide some inspiration," AttorneyGeneral Symes said. “We’ve seen another challenging year to be a parent – especially of a newborn. I wish all parents the very best as they welcome a happy new addition to their families.” To see the top 100 most popular baby names visit: https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/names

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Pandemic results in major drop of draught beer sales AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) figures for draught beer sales in the first quarter (JulySeptember) of the 2021-22 tax year have shown the true devastating impact of the pandemic on Australia’s hospitality sector. The figures show that pubs and clubs sold 40 million fewer pints of beer in July-September 2021 than they did for the same period in 2019, before the pandemic hit. That’s a massive drop of over 50 per cent in beer sales for struggling venues. After a horror year in 2020 where pubs and clubs lost over $1 billion in beer sales due to lockdowns and other restrictions these latest figures from the ATO show that losses for 2021 could well exceed this. The ATO recorded 903,982 litres of alcohol as having been served in beers over the counter in July-September 2021 compared to 1,993,027 litres during the same period in 2019.

“These figures show that the damage to our pubs and clubs from the pandemic actually worsened last year. On average beer sales are around 70 per cent of alcohol sales volumes in licensed premises and a drop of this severity has hit pubs and clubs incredibly hard," Brewers Association of Australia chief executive officer John Preston said. “We are calling for the federal government to use the forthcoming Federal Budget to reduce Australia’s fourth highest beer tax in the world to give pubs and clubs a fighting chance. “We are very concerned that on February 1, the federal government will hit Australian beer drinkers with one of the biggest beer tax increases in more than a decade – it’s not right and it’s not sustainable. “Other countries have been reducing their tax on draught beer to give pubs and beer drinkers a break.”

The Brewers Association of Australia is calling for a reduction in beer tax from the federal government following Australian Taxation Office figures which highlighted a sharp drop in draught beer sales due to the COVID pandemic.

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Circle the date of the Sale Music Festival on your calendar PLANNING is well underway for the ninth Sale Music Festival — Picnic On The Green. The free event, to be held on Sunday, March 13, in the beautiful Sale Botanic Gardens, has always been an extremely popular and well attended day out, particularly for families. A fine line-up of first class local and wider Gippsland talent, catering for a wide range

of musical tastes, will provide continuous entertainment from 11am through until 7pm. Applications to perform are available on the Sale Music Festival website, www.sale musicfestival.com.au, and close January 31. A range of free, creative, educational and musical activities for children will be available from 11am through until the late afternoon.

Harrington urged people to save the date and take along family and friends from out of town to enjoy a marvellous day of free entertainment. He added the committee was particularly excited to be planning the 2022 festival, as the 2021 event had to be cancelled because of COVID restrictions at the time.

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GALLERY REVISITS ‘STONEWARE PIONEER’ HAROLD Hughan (1893—1987) is considered by many of today's potters to be the first Australian ceramics artist of note. Hughan set up his own studio in Melbourne in 1941 and began to create pieces in earthenware, and by 1945 was pioneering the modern use of stoneware in ceramics. Stoneware Pioneer presents, for the first time, the Gallery's complete holdings of studio ceramics by Hughan, who in many ways lay the foundations for the generations of artists who followed. The exhibition showcases the range of forms and finishes for which Hughan became well known—all intended to be functional—including pots, bowls, jars, plates, vases, and a casserole pot. Particularly impressive are the collection of plates, platters and chargers, which led the NGV's Curator of Decorative Arts, Kenneth Hood, to write in 1961 that Hughan was: "Perhaps the most important stoneware potter in Australia today, no other potter has surpassed him in the technical perfection of the glazes achieved in his oil-fired kiln". The Gallery's collection of Hughan ceramics was graciously donated through two significant gifts: the Richard Knight collection of Australian Ceramics, donated by Dr James Baxter in 2018 (11 pieces), and a collection of 65 Hughan pieces donated by Mrs Pam Weaver OAM & Dr Hugh Weaver in 2019. Both gifts were made through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program.

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Co-advertised as a ‘Picnic On The Green’, food and refreshments will be provided by local service clubs for those who prefer not to take their own picnic supplies. All money raised by the service clubs will be used by these groups for their varied local community projects. Festival committee spokesperson David

ECHOES of Pink Floyd are an Adelaideproduced tribute act who are heading to The Wedge in Sale next month as part of their A Journey Through Time tour. The band says their one goal is “to authentically recreate the wonderful sights and sounds of one of the world’s greatest progressive bands for the enjoyment of fans aged 9–99”. The show will feature young local performers in each town to provide the memorable “Another Brick in the Wall Part 2” choir. The performance at The Wedge will be the first show of the year. Singer Matt Goodluck said they had a wonderful experience when they previously visited the Sale venue in 2018. “We really enjoyed the enthusiastic and warm reception from the audience who certainly know their Pink Floyd music,” Mr Goodluck said. “As soon as we created our new show we knew we wanted to include Sale on our list of tour dates. “We had actually intended to get there last year but COVID had other ideas. “So we thought – what better way to kick off 2022 than to go to a familiar and friendly venue? “We find that regional audiences are warm and appreciative of the effort we go to, to recreate this amazing music. That’s why we always include so many regional venues on our tour schedule.” Mr Goodluck said that the idea of A

Journey Through Time is to take the audience on a musical trip through the highlights of Pink Floyd’s vast back catalogue. “It’s the first time we’ve touched on the Syd Barrett years after many fans had been asking us to do so over the years,” he said. “So we start at the very beginning of their career and work our way through what we consider to be the most important moments. “We’ve got the big hits, the fan favourites and a few obscure album cuts for the hard core fans so there’s something there for everyone.” When asked if he was on Team David Gilmour or Team Roger Waters, Mr Goodluck said he was on “Team Pink Floyd”. “I’m quite fortunate to have a vocal range that sits fairly comfortably within both David and Roger’s ranges,” he said. “Together they complemented each other so well, which led to some amazing music.” Mr Goodluck said the band puts in many hours of both personal and group practice to ensure they can replicate the songs with accuracy. “We stay as true as we can to the original studio album versions because we know this is what most fans are most familiar with,” he said. “After learning the material and putting it all together as a band, we then look forward to performing the music for audiences with the same passion that made us all huge Pink Floyd fans to begin with.” Echoes of Pink Floyd will be performing at The Wedge in Sale on Friday, February 11. To book your tickets, call 5143 3200 or visit thewedge.com.au

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trees. Drive through a tree-lined path to your new home site. All town services are available with town water already connected. Privacy fencing at road frontage and along two sides which changes to rural fencing at rear providing a more expansive view. The land has a street frontage of 23.42 metres and a depth of 130.75 metres. The property is located in a quiet residential area

near to all of the town’s facilities including shops, schools and recreation. A ten minute walk takes you to The Knob Reserve, 56 hectares of natural bushland. Ten minutes in the other direction takes you to the bank of the Avon River for hours of enjoyment wading and exploring. Stratford is an ideal small community with huge potential. For more information, contact agent Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Family living with rural views T his fabulous family home is located close enough to walk to town, yet far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet plus stunning water views. Comprising two living areas including a separate family room and the open plan living/meals and kitchen where you will enjoy those magical views. The kitchen is large and boasts a walk-in pantry, quality appliances and ample bench/ storage space. The family is well catered for with four bedrooms – the sizeable master complete with new ensuite, and the further three bedrooms also share a new family bathroom. Additional features include new laundry, built-in cabinetry to living areas, quality laminate flooring, walk-in linen, gas ducted central heating, evaporative cooling and split system air conditioning.

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The outside is equally impressive, sitting on 1520 sqm (approx.) with plenty of room for the kids and pets. Enjoy all year round entertaining in the alfresco, plus there’s a large 6 x 14m man cave/shed which can be accessed through double side gates. Live a tranquil lifestyle in a home that you will just love!

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eat practical family weatherboard home, situated on a large leafy block. Tastefully renovated throughout, this well-aspected home close to all services is a gem. All the hard work has been done. The property features a modern kitchen, large study, ideal home office, renovated bathroom, three bedrooms and a spacious light-filled lounge. A north facing undercover patio is the perfect place to relax. A 12.5 x 4.5 workshop and 6.0 x 7.3 garage offers plenty of possibilities. The property features a secure private yard with established trees, and is convenient to local schools and kindergarten.

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BRICK VENEER HOME ON BIG BLOCK • 3 bedrooms • Updated bathroom • Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge room • Reverse cycle air-conditioning • Mud room at the rear of the home with shower & toilet • Huge shedding incorporating double garage/workshop with concrete floor & power • Bore water • Huge block measuring 1817m2 on 2 titles • Ideal for the first home buyer or retiree

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• Situated on approximately 2 acres • Lovely outlook of nearby mountains • 3 bedrooms • Separate lounge • Spacious kitchen/dining • North facing enclosed patio area • Town water and solar power back into grid • Sundry shedding plus horse shelter • 2 paddocks • Rare farmlet on the edge of the town

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et on just under six hectares of irrigated land, sits this great family home. Consisting of four bedrooms plus a study, two bathrooms, a huge lounge with wood heating and a reverse cycle air conditioner. The kitchen is spacious with plenty of storage, a walk in pantry, 900mm stainless steel hot plates plus a wall oven and double draw dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area which is east facing with large timber windows letting in plenty of natural light and warmth on those chilly winter mornings.

The property has an abundance of shedding with a double carport off the home, a 12m x 12m machinery shed, 18.9m x 7.8m workshop/ vehicle storage shed and a good set of livestock yards. The land is divided into six paddocks with beautiful mature shelter belt trees on the western boundary. The paddocks are watered by flood and lateral irrigation with a 17 mega litre high reliability water right and eight mega litre low reliability water right. The house and stock water is supplied by a stock and domestic bore which is also hooked up to a rain water tank.

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Recognition for innovation enhance quality, improve safety, and increase profitability. John Deere Australia/New Zealand managing director Luke Chandler said the awards reflected John Deere’s commitment to meeting farmers’ evolving needs and challenges with technological solutions to advance the industry. “Innovation is central to everything we do and we invest heavily in research and development,” Mr Chandler said. “John Deere specialists from around the globe combine their expertise to create outstanding

new products, and take great pride in knowing their ingenuity has contributed to assisting our customers to efficiently and sustainably meet the world’s growing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. “An example of this is the award-winning See and Spray Select, a targeted spray application that provides a similar hit rate to broadcast spraying while using an average 77 per cent less herbicide - a significant saving on inputs for farmers.” Factory-installed on the new 400 and 600 Sprayers, the See and Spray Select solution toured Australian farms last year, to demonstrate the advanced camera and control technology which allows it to differentiate colour on fallow ground, to detect weeds for spraying. Other John Deere innovations receiving a 2022 AE50 Award include:  MY22 9 Series Tractors – is powered by an all-new John Deere PowerTech 13.6L engine to allow producers to increase efficiency by pulling wider implements and is packed with technology to enable greater precision.  HDF Hinged Frame Flexible Cutterbar Draper – provides superior harvesting capacity for small grains, canola and pulse production across changing conditions and uneven or rolling terrain while capturing more grain.

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EIGHT John Deere innovations have received a 2022 AE50 Award for their ability to equip farmers with powerful and intelligent technology to advance agricultural production. Each year, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recognises the 50 most innovative product-engineering designs in the food and agriculture industry with AE50 Awards, as chosen by international engineering experts. To be selected, winning products must help farmers and food processors to increase efficiency,

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Grants for shows, field days ROUND two of the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program opens on January 28, 2022. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the funding would support show societies with a much-needed cash injection after another year of disruptions. “Show societies faced another tough year with numerous lockdowns and restrictions making it near impossible to run events,” he said. Applicants will be able to claim for eligible expenditure incurred for events cancelled in the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For further information you can visit www.communitygrants.gov.au Applications close February 17, 2022.

Agriculture Victoria and the Victorian Rabbit Action Network is encouraging landowners to get together with their neighbours to plan a rabbit control program, with summer and early autumn the best time reduce local rabbit populations. Photo: Contributed

Landowners urged now is the time to target rabbits AGRICULTURE Victoria and the Victorian Rabbit Action Network is encouraging landowners to get together with their neighbours to plan a rabbit control program, with summer and early autumn the best time reduce local rabbit populations. Agriculture Victoria biosecurity manager Jason Wishart said the best rabbit control results are achieved when landowners work together and implement management programs when rabbit populations are at their lowest. “With food scarcer over the summer period, there is a natural pause in the breeding cycle, so the time to act is now,” he said. Mr Wishart said control techniques such as baiting and ripping also become more effective at this time year because the rabbits are more likely to eat bait and the soils are more friable and better for ripping. “While there are a number of biological control agents in the environment such as myxomatosis and RHDV (calicivirus), they are not effective for managing rabbit populations on their own,” Mr Wishart said. “The most effective programs are those that adopt the ‘rabbit recipe’ which is an integrated

approach using a combination of baiting, ripping and fumigation. “It is also critical to monitor rabbit numbers before and after your program to confirm that you are having the desired impact on the rabbit population.” Rabbits cause considerable damage to agriculture as they consume pasture and various crops and compete with livestock for feed. This, coupled with their burrowing behaviour, also leads to soil erosion and other land degradation issues. Rabbits also have a significant impact on the natural environment through selective grazing, competition with native species and habitat degradation. Mr Wishart said effective rabbit management is especially critical at the moment because populations are predicted to increase as a result of the the late browning of vegetation this spring and summer. “Research indicates that the late browning of vegetation in spring and summer can result in increased rabbit populations the following year,” he said. “With the wetter conditions we are seeing this

spring and summer, it is very important to control rabbits now, so they don’t get a chance to build up.” Landowners are urged to talk to their neighbours and form community rabbit action groups that can share the cost of contractors to conduct baiting, ripping and fumigation over multiple properties, making it more effective. Victorian Rabbit Action Network chair Gerald Leach said it was essential that communities are motivated and supported to conduct effective rabbit control programs. “Rabbits are a serious problem for everyone. They have major impacts on agriculture, the natural environment, Aboriginal cultural heritage, infrastructure and community assets," he said. “Undertaking rabbit control with your neighbours is far more effective than working on a single property, as it provides greater knockdowns and helps slow population recovery." For more information about best practice rabbit management visit Agriculture Victoria’s website agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/pest-animals/ invasive-animal-management/integrated-rabbitcontrol or vran.com.au

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Community news

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COMMUNITY CORNER

Wellington Bluegrass Jammers

WITH GREGOR MACTAGGART

Sale Fire Brigade

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

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

Sing Australia Sale

SING Australia, Sale group is starting a new year of singing on Tuesday, February 1 at 7.30pm. Sing Australia welcomes anyone who loves to sing regardless of ability. There are no auditions and everyone can come and enjoy a fun evening of singing popular and classic songs. We sing at the Bond Street Event Centre, Bond St, Sale. This year the Group would love to hear from anyone who would be interested in playing the piano for the group on Tuesday nights. Accompanist books are provided. For more information on this position please phone Jocelyn on 5144 1128. If anyone would be interested in finding out more about Sing Australia, come along on February 1, phone the above number or email jocpat@icloud.com

Mary’s Soup Kitchen

THE not for profit volunteer run initiative opened its doors in 2007 as a means to reach out to the community providing food and a social inclusive environment for people who need it. Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID restrictions on our volunteers, Mary’s Soup Kitchen will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Heyfield Community Market and Car Boot Sale

THE Heyfield Community Market and Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday morning, February 5 at John Graves Memorial Park, Temple Street. Cakes, baked goods, Devonshire teas, barbecued food and a variety of goods will be available to buy. New Market stallholders are welcome. The Car Boot Sale will provide an opportunity for residents to offer their surplus goods for sale. The Market will be conducted strictly in accordance with COVID-19 safety rules and regulations. For more information phone Ray on 5148 3408.

Sale Red Cross

SALE Red Cross’ monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, February 3 at Sale Greyhound Club meeting room at 1.30pm on The Sale/Maffra Road. New members welcome.

Museum openings

SEVERAL Sale museums will be open for Australia Day. The Foster Street Museum, which still has the Leslie exhibition and some early Alfred Bock portraits on display, will be open 1.30pm–4pm. (It is open each Wednesday and Sunday.) Sale Water Tower will open from 10am-12pm on Australia Day and is open each Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. Sale Powder Magazine will be open from 2pm–4pm on Australia Day and will hold regular open days on the first and third Saturdays from February. Sale Railway Museum in the former Signal Box in Reeve Street, Sale will also open from 2pm–4pm on Australia Day and continue with regular Saturday openings from 10am–2pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Further information: salehistory@outlook.com

Call for stallholders

SUNDAY, May 1 sees the Medieval Market & Faire Day return to Stratford in 2022. After a hugely successful day in 2021 the fun returns to our new site adjacent to the train station including the ArtCOLT (community of lost trades) and the Village Green alongside the kindergarten. “Last year was brilliant,” Stratford on Avon Shakespeare Association (SOASA) president Gavin Roberts said. “We were so lucky with great weather and big crowds. The kids’ sword making stall sold out in an hour!” This year faire day goers can join in the fun of the children’s games run by Groundwork Youth

Sale Music Festival

SOASA president Gavin Roberts at the sword crafting workshop and crowds enjoying the fantastic weather in May 2021. Photo: Lisa Hayman Photo & Film Theatre, craft their own sword and see other lost trade demonstrations. There will be local stalls, Stratford Historical Society’s famous Avonshire Teas, street performers and exhibitions. The Shakespeare on the River festival is currently looking for stall holders to join our day. The Faire Day & Market is a brilliant opportunity for local businesses and individuals to have their products displayed and get involved in an excellent community festival. If you are an artist, food vendor or entertainer and would like to know more, please contact faire day coordinator Aynslie Watson on 0405 633 456 or email: shakespearefaireday@gmail.com Find the application forms at stratford shakespeare.com.au Applications must be received by Monday, April 25, 2022.

St Luke’s Parish hosting a guest speaker

ST Luke’s Parish (Anglican Episcopal Church International) will be hosting a speaker form Open Doors Australia on Sunday, January 30. Zeke Murley will give a presentation on their work in assisting persecuted Christians across the world, and will be available to talk with individuals over a cuppa after the presentation. Open Doors grew out of the work of Brother Andrew, who took Bibles into communist countries in Eastern Europe. The talk will take place during the 10am service on January 30, which will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 129 Dawson Street, Sale. All are welcome to come along and join in.

Monday Tucker

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

Justice of the Peace duties have resumed

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

Theatre Making Workshop at Stratford

BACKYARD Theatre Ensemble is at the Stratford Courthouse this January to present their original work Hedda, Nora, Julie and Me. This is an opportunity for local performers to take part in a theatre making workshop with these Melbourne creatives. No prior experience necessary. Ninety minute workshop - wear comfy clothes,

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bring a water bottle and your proof of double vaccination. Maximum of 20 participants. For more, contact Helen Waddington by email stratfordcourthouse@gmail.com

Rosedale and District Historical Society

ROSEDALE and District Historical Society will re-open their rooms to the public on Tuesday, February 1 following the Christmas-New Year break. The society will then open to the public every Tuesday between 10am and 12 noon and the second Sunday of the month between 1.30pm and 4pm. The opening will be in accordance with current government COVID-19 health regulations with 1.5 metre social distancing, wearing of masks and the use of sanitiser on entry. The society also operates a fund raiser thrift shop in the rooms on most weekdays from 10am until 3pm. New members are welcome and for further information please ring 0466 451 784 or view the society’s Facebook page.

Sale Men’s Shed

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

Sale and District Family Group

THE Sale and District Family History Group rooms re-open to the public on Friday, January 28, between 10am and 4pm, and at other times by appointment. Regular monthly meetings will resume on Friday, February 11, from 3pm at the Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, Sale, and on the second Friday of each month from then on. For more information, phone 0428 411 603 or view the group's Facebook page.

Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens

SUMMER has arrived, with time to share and enjoy the beautiful Sale Botanic Gardens. The Friends of Sale Botanic Gardens will operate free guided tours during summer by appointment only. One of the garden's friendly tour leaders will greet tour-goers the main entrance in Guthridge Parade. Regular guided tours will resume in February on the second Thursday of each month.

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

Maffra Fire Brigade

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

Send us your baby photos

PARENTS are welcome to send in newborn photos with mum or dad for publication. We just need a few details: Baby’s name: Baby’s sex: Baby’s date of birth: Baby’s weight in kilograms: The hospital baby was born at: The names of baby’s parents (first and surnames): Town or area baby’s parents live: The names of siblings: Email your photo and information to: news@ gippslandtimes.com.au with ‘baby photo’ in the subject line.

Review your home’s security

LOCAL police are reminding Wellington Shire residents to review the security of their homes and vehicles — while home or away. Crime prevention officer, Leading Senior Constable Kim Kell, based at Sale police station, is trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Leading Senior Constable Kell can inspect businesses or residential addresses, and give comprehensive advice and recommendations on how to minimise the property from being a soft target of crime. This is a free service offered by Victoria Police. Anyone who would like Leading Senior Constable Kell to attend and conduct a security audit at their address should phone Sale Police Station on 5142 2200. Victoria Police has several crime prevention tips that can be found via www.police.vic.gov.au/ home-and-property

Rosedale Country Market

THE next market is on Sunday, February 13 at the Old School, Prince Street Reserve. Hot food, hot and cold drinks, produce, art and craft, upcycled goods, music, demonstrations and kids activities. Gates open 6am for stallholders. For inquiries phone 5199 2818 or 0427 522 787.

Gippy Galivant

GIPPSLAND Water Dragons are hosting a fun, social dragon boating event with a fancy dress nautical theme on Saturday, February 5 from 8am. The day includes a picnic lunch at the Swing Bridge. For more information, contact Heather by email gippslandwaterdragons@gmail.com

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

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

LAYING HENS Free range ISA

UNDER COVER STORAGE for caravans from $25 per

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Tuesday’s paper

MUSIC LESSONS

before 9:30am Monday

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

Guitar, bass, ukulele, drums, keyboard (online), singing (face to face), home schooling, primary, secondary. 0411 409 593

TENNIS

Wellington Gippsland Tennis Assoc., Monday Ladies Tennis resumes, Feb 7. Competitions available for all levels. If you are interested in playing, please call Tracie Binger 0417 337 599.

CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

More options for placing classifieds in person Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

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CARPENTER

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

Situations Vacant

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BUSINESS MANAGER Araluen Primary School

Fixed Term Full Time 07/03/22 - 27/01/23 Position Number 1263193 Applications via Recruitment online DET Applications close 13/02/22 Contact Dee Groves 5144 2111

Dental Assistant St Paul's Anglican Grammar School is seeking applications for the following position at the Traralgon Campus.

Education Support Staff

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Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

classifieds

before 9:30am Thursday

AAA PEACHES

Clingstone, fresh from Goulburn Valley. Also pears. Due in Sale early Feb. Peaches 10kg, $30. 20kg $50. Pears 10kg, $25. 20kg, $40. Phone now to place your order 0439 768 671.

11 Macfarlane St., Sat., Jan 29 from 8.30. Part of deceased estate, kitchen ware, elec. goods, crystal, furniture, collectables.

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week. Open space $20 per week. Storage for earth moving machinery BROWNS, laid 12 and trucks. Please call months, not de-beaked. John on 0427 890 319 Gormandale area, $12 ea. Large lots available, POA. Garage Sales PIC V05F Ph. 0448 044 280

classifieds@ gippslandtimes.com.au 74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

For Sale

Classroom Assistant Traralgon Junior School 12 months Part time Fixed term contract Commencing as soon as possible. Closing date 5.00pm Monday 31 January 2022.

PART-TIME 8.30-2.30pm. Mon.-Fri.

Bow's Natural Icecream, Gippsland Centre, Sale. Please email resume to bowsjobs@yahoo.com or drop in store.

TAXI DRIVERS

Must have drivers licence, flexible hours, night and day work. Call Marg 0429 964 437 for more information.

If you are interested please forward a current resume, cover letter and proof of Covid vaccination to hr@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au

Commit to a career in Child Protection Senior Child Protection Practitioner CPP5.1 Protecting our most vulnerable children from harm is one of the most important jobs you can do. As a Child Protection Practitioner, you’ll:

WANTED

Tyre Fitter - experience preferred. Must have drivers licence. Wheel Alignment experience not essential but preferred. Full time position available for a reliable, enthusiastic, hard working person. Apply via in person @ 330 York Street Sale or via 03 5144 1676

and developing Child Protection Practitioners in the integration of theory

provide effective service delivery and support other practitioners. The

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assessing reports of alleged abuse and neglect of children and young the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of

Car advertisers

Photographs Photographs for Death and In Memoriam notices will cost according to the space they use. Please email high resolution images to classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au as we cannot accept photos on a memory stick.

Personal notices All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

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

The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements

children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan court.

MEDIA MONITORING SERVICE GWS 454

We require a media monitoring service provider to monitor for mentions of Gippsland Water and related activities across media platforms including newspapers, online news sites, radio and TV news programs. A copy of the specification may be obtained from: • Gippsland Water website - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost. Tender Documents are available in PDF format and can be read in Adobe Acrobat Version 9 or later. To download this information you require Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7 or later. If you have problems downloading the files please contact either your IT Department or your Internet Service Provider; or

practitioners.

• Gippsland Water office, 55 Hazelwood Road Traralgon, VIC 3844 at a cost of $66.00 (includes GST). A single consolidated PDF file named, “GWS454– MEDIA MONITORING SERVICE”, shall be lodged on www.tenders.vic.gov.au no later than 4.00 pm Thursday 17 February 2022. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to Jessica Hotchkin on 0437 452 677 or at jessica.hotchkin@gippswater.com.au

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

difference in vulnerable children’s lives. To apply, visit childprotectionjobs.dffh.vic.gov.au. GP1638047

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Situations Vacant

Service Advisor

Sale motor group are pleased to offer a new full time position for a service advisor. Experience in the motor industry would be an advantage but not essential. Your daily role would be to provide strong customer service while taking customer bookings to service our customers cars. You would liaise with the customer along with the service manager to provide a positive customer experience. On site training will be provided. The successful applicant will have a strong customer service history. You will be punctual, have a pleasant phone manner and a team player. To apply please forward your resume and cover letter to terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

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We are a commercial Salad Company located in Boisdale and are looking for a Tractor Driver, preferably with a Chemcert to join our fast paced team. Some of the duties will include: ● ● ● ● ●

All types of ground work Spraying Seeding Planting Other miscellaneous general farm duties

Applications who have previous experience will be highly regarded.

farming

For further information please call 0412 310 021 or send applications to: hr@tripodfarmers.com.au

''Every Student, Every Day''

Office Administrator Full-time

Bedggood's Transport seek the services of a reliable and efficient full-time Office Administrator. This is a permanent full-time position, based at our office in Maffra. The successful applicant will be joining a small, supportive team and be required to learn aspects and procedures relevant to the Transport Industry. What we are looking for: ● Experience in using Accounting Sortware MYOB AccountRight familiarity advantageous but not essential. ● Experience in general office administration and reception duties ● Strong work ethic and attention to detail ● Willingness to learn existing procedures. If this position is for you, please email your resume and cover letter to admin@bedggoodstransport.com.au by close of business February 4, 2022.

Vehicle Detailer/Yard Hand

Sale motor group is pleased to offer a full time position as a vehicle detailer/yard hand. Experience is preferred but not essential. To be successful you will be: ● Reliable ● Punctual ● Have a manual drivers licence ● Be able to work unsupervised ● Have attention to detail ● Have strong work ethic. To apply please forward your cover letter and resume and cover letter to: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

Yard and Logistics Manager

McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction contractor, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water, and forestry. We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individuals who can add value to our company. Applicants must have experience, a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued. Due to the current increase volume of work and positive outlook we have the following full-time positions available: Duties will include: ● Maintain and organise our depot ● Site deliveries, preparing and cleaning small equipment ● Organising materials ● Forklift and HR Licence essential ● Ability to repair and maintain small engine favourable. ● Strong commitment to OH&S An excellent remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Please phone Andrew on 0429 482 518 Applications close on 11th February 2022 at 4.00pm Full position descriptions can be obtained from andrew@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au

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TRACTOR DRIVER WANTED

Catholic College Sale

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Situations Vacant

Applications are invited for the following contract part time position (negotiable):

Canteen Assistant

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 Monday 7th February 2022.

''Every Student, Every Day''

Applications are invited for the following full time positions:

Head of Library ICT Technician

Civil Project Engineer

Due to continued growth in the civil construction field, we are seeking an enthusiastic Civil Project Engineer. The successful applicant will be involved in delivery of a wide array of Civil Infrastructure Project including road, rail, water, forestry. Duties will include: ● Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment ● Project planning and coordinating construction works on site ● Following project program and liaising closely with the client ● Managing sub-contractors on site ● Project procurement and maintaining close relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors ● Following program and provision of support to the project manager ● Ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance ● Assist with Quality Assurance, Environmental and Work Health Safety site management. ● Survey and Setout ● Develop, monitor, and review construction programming. ● Ensure efficient and cost-effective progress on-site. Your Experience: ● Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or other relevant qualifications and relevant industry experience of 2+ years (essential) ● Strong written and verbal communication skills ● Well-developed interpersonal skills to develop, maintain and enhance internal and client relationships ● A commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development ● Strong time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively ● A positive and proactive attitude An excellent remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Please phone Andrew on 0429 482 518 Applications close on 11th February 2022 at 4.00pm Full position descriptions can be obtained from andrew@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au

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Administration - full time

Experienced Truck Drivers Required

McInnes Earthmoving is a civil construction contractor, with operations across Victoria in road, rail, water, and forestry. We are seeking highly motivated, reliable, and responsible individuals who can add value to our company. Applicants must have experience, a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and producing quality work in an efficient, safe manner are attributes that will be highly valued. Due to the current increase volume of work and positive outlook we have the following full-time positions available: ● Truck Drivers ● Minimum Heavy Rigid Licence essential ● Previous Experience in Civil Construction preferred ● Strong commitment to OH&S An excellent remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Please phone Andrew on 0429 482 518 Applications close on 11th February 2022 at 4.00pm Full position descriptions can be obtained from andrew@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au

Sale Motor Group are pleased to offer a full time roll in administration. Your daily responsibilities will include but not be limited to: ● Processing of new and used vehicle sales ● Processing of bank statements ● Payout of vehicles ● Accounts payable and receivable ● General office duties. ● You will have a pleasant phone manor, be punctual and a team player. System training will be provided. Previous motor industry experience would be an advantage but not essential. To apply forward your resume and cover letter to Terry Wight: terry@salemotorgroup.com.au

Gelliondale Nursery (Casual Vacancies)

CONVEYANCING CLERK

Catholic College Sale

Situations Vacant

Sullivan Braham Pty Ltd are looking to employ a dedicated Conveyancing Clerk to join their team on a full-time basis. The Role: ● To liaise with clients and take instructions for conveyancing transactions ● To draw conveyancing documentation ● Liaise with financial institutions ● Arrange conveyancing settlements ● Support as required from a solicitor The successful applicant should possess: ● 1 to 2 years' conveyancing experience or have completed an accredited conveyancing course ● Excellent interpersonal skills ● An attention to detail and ability to work to a deadline ● Experience with PEXA, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook ● Experience with LEAP legal software would be an advantage A competitive salary will be negotiable, based on skills and experience. Applications including a letter of introduction and CV should be addressed to our Principal Partner, John Sullivan, Sullivan Braham Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 599, Sale, Vic, 3850 (phone 03 5143 1999) or e-mail: jsullivan@sullivanbraham.com.au Applications close: 5pm on February 4, 2022.

HVP Plantations Pty Ltd invites applications for seasonal positions at its Gelliondale Nursery near Yarram. Employment is commencing from February for approximately six months, normal hours of work are 8 hours per day in a shift between 6am-6pm, above award conditions apply. A forklift, LR2 or MR2 licence would be advantageous but not mandatory. All successful applicants will be required to participate in an induction course and pass a functional assessment including drug and alcohol testing. Application forms and position descriptions are available from: ● Alberton Post Office ● Gelliondale Nursery at 555 Ti Tree Rd Alberton (During business hours). ● Or Email nurserysales@hvp.com.au Enquires can be made on (03) 5184 0000. Applications open between February-March 2022 HVP Plantations is an organisation where diversity of thought, experience and background is acknowledged and celebrated. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and encourage females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

HC Driver for Melbourne Run

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

HC Local Driver/Yardman

Long Distance HC Driver

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation based from the Bairnsdale area. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business. The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role. To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

We also have a position available for a Local Driver/Yardman with a HC Licence. Duties will include local pickups, forklift duties, use of pallet jack, loading/unloading of trucks for our transport operation, monitoring and reporting for our Quality, Safety Management Systems, general housekeeping, washing of inside of trailers, deliveries/pickups of freight in Melbourne and change-over of trailers as required. This is a fulltime position that includes overtime for rostered Saturday and public holidays as required. All candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence as minimum. ● A licence to Perform High Risk Work (Forklift) is required for Local Driver/Yardman. ● Professional driving attitude and driving record. ● Previous refrigerated transport and depot experience, is desirable but not essential. ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test. ● Be well presented, professional and reliable. ● Have attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. If you have minimal driving experience, we are prepared to give you the training and experience to help further your career. To apply, email your resume with the position name in the subject for the position you wish to apply for: (Casual Driver for Melbourne or HC Local Driver) with work referees directly tofreightlines@bonaccord.net For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours

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Catholic College Sale is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant as a full time ongoing position. As a Child Safe School our focus is to provide a faith filled partnership between students, families and the College to achieve student learning goals. The successful applicants will: ● Be committed to and supportive of the Catholic ethos of the College ● High level of proficiency in organising and facilitating reports ● Enjoy working in a dynamic environment with young people ● Be committed to working in a team environment ● Be suitably experienced and qualified for the position ● Maintain a current Working With Children's Check and Police Records Check If you would like to apply please access the role description and application form from the College website www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au. All applications are to be forwarded with your curriculum vitae to Catholic College Sale, principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au or PO Box 594, Sale 3850. Applications Close: 4pm Monday 7th February 2022.

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Casual and permanent part time positions available. Flexible Hours Ashleigh House currently has several opportunities for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, PCA's and Kitchen Assistants to join our team. If you are a caring person who would enjoy working in Aged Care, then this could be the right job for you. Employee Benefits Above award remuneration Salary Packaging Employee Assistance Program Relocation Support Traineeships available Selection Criteria: Current Registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team Person-centred approach to care and service delivery in line with the Aged Care Standards Good computer skills Offers are subject to valid reference and qualification checks, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Applications to be emailed to lyn@secvinc.com.au

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BUCKLAND, Julia (Julie). 8/7/1937 - 16/1/2022 It is with great sorrow we share with you our loss. Julie, beloved wife of Ron (Barney) (dec.) much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Sue, Stephen and Liz, Jane and William, Marine Peter and Andrea. Grandmother of Amy, Elise, Grant, Matthew, Vanessa, Stephanie and David (dec.) and great 3.4m, 15HP Merc out- grandmother of Poppy, board, fold up galv. trailer, Finn and Archie. safety gear and extras, We loved her more than $3900. 5127 1501. we can say and will miss her every day.

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We would like to thank Dr. Nandha and Dr. Keane for their care. A special thank you to the beautiful staff at Estia Health in Werribee who looked after her with such compassion and kindness, especially in her final days. There will be a memorial service and gathering at the Criterion Hotel in Sale on SATURDAY (January 29, 2022) at 12pm. You are welcome to drop in to share some memories. If Roses grow in Heaven. If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day But there's an ache within my heart that will never go away. (Dolores M. Garcia)

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Taken suddenly as a result of a tragic accident. Loved youngest son of Col and Margot. Cherished and special brother of Geoff, Pam and Wayne. Brother-in-law of Helen, Colin and Sue. Adored and fun-loving Uncle and Great Uncle. -------------------Greg We will forever be broken hearted, Always in our thoughts, Thanks for all the wonderful memories, Love forever Mum and Dad XX. ------------------So suddenly you were taken, we could not say goodbye. Will miss your quick wit and heart of gold.

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The Gippsland Times is your local newspaper, distributing our publications throughout the Wellington Shire and beyond. A position has become available for a sales consultant in our advertising department. The department is responsible for managing and exceeding set targets set out by management, maintaining a strong client base throughout the local community and through the print and online medium, working to strengthen and promote local businesses. We are seeking an individual with the following positive attributes: ● Must work as part of a team. ● Organised and able to work to deadlines. ● Be motivated as well as goal orientated. ● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● The ability to work unsupervised. For a copy of the position description, please email Advertising Manager, Matthew Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au or phone 5143 9309. Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to: The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times 74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850 Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au Applications close 5pm, Friday, January 28, 2022.

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Close to our hearts you will stay, L o v e d a n d remembered every day. Geoff and Helen, Brent and Ainsley, Jodie and great uncle of Lara, Patrick and Harry. -------------------Buggsy, My Little Brother The special bond and precious memories that we both shared together, I will keep locked deep in my heart and cherish them always and forever, Every day I will miss you, Every day I will cry, My tears I won't be able to hide, But I know you will always be by my side. You always told me that I was your favourite sister even though you only had one, You will always be loved and never forgotten. Rest peacefully Pam (Boof) XX Old Mate Buggsy Gone but never forgotten Your favourite brotherin-law, Col. Cheeky and lovable Uncle to Brooke and Anthony, Guy and Fee. Adored great uncle to Kody, Milla, Baylin, Hudson, Tayah, Gage and Vera. -----------------We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our fun and loving brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Family gatherings will never be the same without your humour and classic one-liners. Rest in Peace Greggy Wayne, Sue, Katie, John and Danny.

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BUTCHER, Greg (Butch). Created history Butch; 1st man to take a Devil through the Pearly Gates. Great working with you, old mate. Thanks for the jovial memories. The Two Old Westons Warriors, Geoff and Colin. RIP. BUTCHER, Greg Our deepest sympathy to Col and Margot, Geoff, Pam, Wayne and families, we are thinking of you all. Greg will be fondly remembered by us always. Binnie, Pauline and Paul, Vicki, Sharon and Robert and families. BUTCHER, Greg. He was a great friend and character to all who knew him. To know him was to love him. Those we love don't go away, They walk beside you every day. Heartfelt sympathy to Col, Margo, Geoff, Pam, Wayne and families. All our love, Jen and Les. CARTER (nee Mackay), Mona Isobel 'Belle' 13/10/1939 - 22/01/2022 Loving wife of Harry for 60 years. Loved mother of Phil and Kellie, Chris and Caron, Shane and Kaz. Adored grandmother of Ava and Eamon, Elih and Tom. May She Rest In Peace

MURPHY, Raymond Victor (Boofhead/ Ray). Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Royal Freemasons in Sale on January 22, 2022. Loved and adored father of Kathleen Joy Murphy and Melissa Jean Murphy. Doting grandfather of Kit, Rocky and Bam. Cherished father-in-law and mate of Eden. He was gentle and kind and was present to whoever spoke to him. His warm heart will be deeply missed. May your soul now be at peace. Love you Dad, Grandpa and Ray. SMART, Peter. Members of the Cowwarr CFA are saddened to hear of the passing of Peter. Long time member and supporter of the brigade. TROUP (Nee Stracey), Pamela Mavis Aged 74 Loved sister and sister-in-law to John and Di. Much loved aunt to Lynda, David, Claire and their families. A life lived for her family. We will miss you more than you know. Hugs to Eddie, Elizabeth and Anthony, Anthony and Alicia and their families. We're here for you 006. Sleeping peacefully XXX

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TRIFFITT, Vicki. All the family of the late Vicki Hilda Louise Triffitt, would like to thank all those people who gave of their time to telephone, visit us all, bringing lovely chats, warm hugs, kind words, flowers, cards and food with their expressions of sympathy. All of these things were such a blessing in our time of grief. Our grateful thanks to the ambulance and medical staff for all that they did to help Vicki, along with Pal and Brad Semmens for all their support that helped us through this difficult time.

WARR, Bruce Gordon Bruce's family would like to thank the team at Opal Sale Gardens and the team on duty at CGHS on Christmas Day for their dedication to the care of Bruce. A big thank you also to Scott and Cath from Gippsland Funeral Services for the amazing In lieu of flowers, send off to celebrate donations may be made Bruce's life. to the CGHS Oncology To our family and friends for their words of comfort Ward. at this very sad time, your love and support means Covid Restrictions the world to us. will apply. Please accept this as our Please see our website personal thanks. Jan, Coral, Robyn, Chris for Livestream details. and families x TROUP (nee Stracey) Funeral Prayers for Mrs Pamela Mavis Troup will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Pearson Street, Sale at 1pm TODAY (Tuesday January 25, 2022), followed by interment at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

Finalists of the Traralgon Junior International Sophia Costoulas (Belgium), Kayla Cross (Canada), Edas Butvilas (Lithuania) and Mili Poljicak (Croatia). Photos: Liam Durkin

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THE Traralgon Junior International tennis tournament reached its climax last Wednesday following a week of intense competition. It was a European flavour that took out the boys and girls singles title, as well as the boys doubles, while the girls doubles returned victory for the country known as the Great White North. As the singles tournament went on and players were eliminated one by one, the finals came down to four players fighting it out for the championship and the chance to take home a trademark Traralgon Tennis Association Akubra. In the girls, Belgium seventh seed Sofia Costoulas was pitted against 16th ranked Kayla Cross of Canada. Both players went into the final having taken down formidable opponents on the journey. Costoulas defeated Russian top seed Diana Shnaider in the quarter final, while Cross got through an extremely tough draw to topple second seed Kzenia Zaytseva (Russia) in the third round and eighth seed Celine Naef (Switzerland) in the semi. A tight first set in the final saw Costoulas take the lead 6-4. Both players traded blows in the early stages, and appeared to allow the game to unfold naturally. Cross took on the role of challenger in the second set, with a number of deft placements to force Costoulas to run around the court as much as possible. The Belgian however was up to the task, nailing a number of powerful returns. Given Cross' tough road to the final it is likely she figured her chances of winning would increase if she tried to wear her opponent down rather than go head-to-head. This strategy enabled her to keep within touching distance of Costoulas in the first

Aggression was a hallmark of Croatian Mili Poljicak’s victory in the boys’ final. set, but as the second set wore on it became clear the journey to the final had taken its toll on Cross, and Costoulas took the second set in relatively comfortable fashion 6-2 to complete her victory. With Canadians famous for their politeness, one couldn't help but smile wryly when Cross enquired rather courteously to the chair umpire “are you kidding me?” following a tight line call. Speaking at the presentation, Costoulas said the tournament had gone well. “It was a great preparation here, hopefully I can

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Canadian Mia Kupres during the girls’ doubles final. Page 28 - Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 25 January, 2022

pull off the same run next week (at the Australian Open). “I like the heat out here, I like to play in warm conditions. The people (in Traralgon) are very nice.” THE boys’ final saw second seed Mili Poljicak of Croatia up against sixth seed Edas Butvilas of Lithuania. Butvilas knocked top seed Bruno Kuzuhara (USA) out in the semi-final, and signs were looking promising after he took a 7-5 lead in the first set of the final. Poljicak recovered from a sluggish start and worked his way into the contest, landing a number of killer blows in the second set to win 3-6. The competitive juices of the Croatian were clearly flowing, as he looked like a man possessed once he stepped foot over the white line. Some tense moments on break points in the second and third set had him speaking aggressively to himself in his native tongue - and you didn't have to be a lip reader to know roughly what he was saying. Poljicak looked the calmer player, preferring to absorb what his opponent could throw at him and then looking for ways to counterattack. The Lithuanian pulled one out of the trick bag early in the piece, executing a shot between his legs to keep a long rally going. Both players well and truly belied their age in maturity and appearance. Although they were listed as 17-year-olds, they could have easily been mistaken for men in their early 20s. Come the third and deciding set, Poljicak gained enough separation on his opponent and eventually won 6-3. Reflecting on his performance, Poljicak said he thought momentum shifted his way in the second set. “I felt it in the second when I broke him 4-2 it was my time … it was good in the end,” he said. “I handled the wind well in the second and third, I think that is what helped me win. “It feels great, because this whole tournament is well known in the world so … it feels great.” For Butvilas, he still found reason to smile after the match, and was embraced by his mother as if he in fact had won the title - as only mothers can. Amazingly, Butvilas and Poljicak went from enemies to teammates a short time after the singles final, pairing up to play in the doubles. In a marathon match that went to super tiebreak, the duo completed a 5-7, 6-2, 10-4 win over Kazuhara and Hong Kong partner Coleman Wong. The match started in sunshine and ended under chilling lights just after 9.30pm. Cross still left Traralgon with an Akubra, as she teamed up with fellow Canadian Victoria Mboko to win the doubles. The pair got past fellow Canadian Mia Kupres and Ranah Akua Stoiber of Great Britain in a hard fought 6-3, 6-4, 10-6 scoreline. The week capped off another memorable tournament and coup for the area, in which more than 150 of the world’s best junior tennis players converged on Traralgon. While it remains to be seen just how far some of them will go as they move through the ranks as professional tennis players, those that do reach the heights of grand slams will be able to say they got their start in Traralgon. Of all the positives to come out of a major tournament like this, perhaps the greatest is the fact that while not everyone necessarily spoke the same language in a verbal sense, once they were on a court with a racquet and a ball in hand - this was all that was needed to bring any number of countries and cultures together.

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Sale-Maffra Cricket Association SCOREBOARDS ROUND 8 FIRST GRADE

BUNDALAGUAH DEFEATED SALE

STRATFORD DEFEATED MAFFRA

Bodhi Walker had an impressive weekend scoring 57 in Stratford’s important win over Maffra.

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Redbacks seal the points from a tight contest Josh Farrell

AS predicted in Friday's Gippsland Times, the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association first grade match between Maffra and Stratford delivered an incredibly close finish with the Redbacks getting over the line by one wicket. The battle between second and third was a seesawing affair at Cameron Sporting Complex in Maffra legend Brett Lanigan's 250th A Grade game. Eagles skipper Josh Davis won the toss and decided to bat first knowing that a win in this match would be vital for ladder position. Scoring was slow early and Maffra lost wickets at regular intervals but Lee Hopkins was holding steady before Stratford broke through courtesy of a caught and bowled from Sam Anstee which saw Hopkins depart for 26. After Hopkins was dismissed the match was evenly-poised with the score at 4/74, but Davis was joined at the crease by man of the moment Lanigan. They got to work building the Eagles’ score and put on 60 before Davis fell for 44 after Lanigan hit a ball back straight and Stratford Jack Rietschel got a hand to it. The Redbacks bowlers kept it tight late in the innings restricting Maffra to 6/153. Lanigan finished unbeaten on 32, showing he is still one of the premier batters in the SMCA. Rietschel and Sam Anstee were the pick of the bowlers taking two each to keep Stratford in the hunt for another win. Maffra's bowlers came out with a point to prove and broke through early reducing the visitors to 4/29 courtesy of David Griffiths (2/14) and Ben Durrant (3/28). Jack Rietschel had survived the carnage and along with Bodhi Walker set about bringing Stratford back into the game. Rietschel anchored the innings for the Redbacks and Walker set about counter-attacking reversing the pressure onto the Eagles’ bowlers. Walker made 57 from 55 on the expansive Maffra ground hitting six boundaries before he became one of Lee Hopkins two victims. Nathan French fell soon after then Maffra got the big wicket of Rietschel and the match once again had taken a turn and the pressure was back on the Redbacks. Small partnerships continued but it was Simon Williams who guided the Redbacks hope five balls to spare. The result sees Maffra drop to fourth and Stratford extend its gap between third and fourth to nine points. OTHER results throughout the league were not quite as close, but Longford and Rosedale-Kilmany played out a low scoring affair at Rosedale. The Warriors got the win by 36 runs after being sent in by Lachie Floyd. Once again it was Rohan Diamond (57 off 69 balls) who made the bulk of the runs in RosedaleKilmany's all out for 143. He found help from Brandon McDonald who made 32 at the top of the order - he will be hoping to have recaptured some of the form he found early in the season. Jake Wynd continued his affinity for the Warriors batters taking 4/34 from his nine overs meaning

he has taken 10 wickets so far this season against Rosedale-Kilmany. Kerrod Macgregor-Davies was impressive with the ball taking 3/23 from his eight overs and Cameron Wrigglesworth was important taking 2/38 to help bowl out the Warriors. For the Lizards, it was a similar tale to previous matches in which it struggled to get its batting innings going. Macgregor-Davies got a start before he fell for 17 and Jake Wynd got his innings going but departed for 15. Adam Vogt tried to add respectability to the score making 31 not out off 25 before he ran out of partners, with Longford bundled out 107. Tom Love was the one who did the damage for Rosedale-Kilmany taking an impressive 5/26 from his nine overs which included two maidens. Harper Fox was important with the ball taking 2/30 off his six overs. In what has been a tough season for both sides, week in week out they have patches in which they play well - which bodes well for the future. COLLEGIANS walked away with a commanding victory over Boisdale-Briagolong. It was the Morrison show that did the damage for College, restricting the Saints to 110 in its innings. Charlie Morrison was impressive taking 4/14 from his nine overs which included three maidens while Tom Morrison took 2/12 from his five. Henry Anderson chipped in picking up 2/9 from his four overs to wrap up the Saints innings. Most batters struggled to get going throughout Boisdale-Briagolong’s innings but Jonathon Outhart was the standout making 35 from 84 in a stoic innings. The top three for College chased down the Saint's score with little issue. Jed Malone top scored with 39 from 79, Mark Nicholls made 28 from 48 and number three Henry Anderson finished his impressive day with 29 from 42. College will be pleased to have climbed to third on the ladder and know important wins such as these will be imperative throughout the season. Boisdale-Briagolong were ravaged by a lack of numbers across the club this week but will look to work on team make up for next season. BUNDALAGUAH got an impressive win over Sale to remain on top of the ladder. The Bulls dismantled the Swans batters with the only resistance coming from skipper Rohan Blandford who made 31 at the top of the order. It was a good spread of wickets for the Bundalaguah bowlers with Nathan Whitford taking 3/9 from his five overs, Steve Spoljaric 2/26 from six and Toby O'Reilly, who got 2/9 from his four. It was always going to be a simple chase for the Bulls and although an early wicket might have had them worried, they quickly settled. Opener Kyle O'Reilly made 38 at a better than a run a ball, Steve Spoljaric came out and played flamboyantly dispatching the Swans bowlers for six boundaries on his way to 34 not out from 20 deliveries. The Bulls will be happy to get a win to remain on top of the ladder while Sale will know it will need to bounce back this week to stay in touch with the top four.

MAFFRA B Sly....................c B Walker b J Rietschel ...............7 L Hopkins............c & b S Anstee.............................26 J Rurawhe...........c E Albrecht b S Anstee...............11 D Bedggood........b J Rietschel ..................................6 J Davis ................run out (J Rietschel) ....................44 B Lanigan............not out..........................................32 B Harrington........c E Albrecht b B Walker.................1 M Bennett............not out..........................................10 B Dobson............not out............................................1 Extras.................. .....................................................16 Total (45.0 overs) ............................................... 6-153 Bowling: B Walker 9-0-1-29, J Tatterson 9-0-0-33, J Rietschel 9-4-2-13, H Tatterson 3-0-0-11, S Williams 2-0-0-10, S Anstee 8-0-2-36, E Albrecht 5-0-0-19. STRATFORD C Aurisch.............b D Griffiths....................................5 L Bolton...............lbw b D Griffiths .............................7 J Rietschel ..........c J Davis b L Hopkins..................43 B Channing.........c J Rurawhe b B Durrant...............6 J Tatterson...........lbw b B Durrant..............................0 B Walker..............lbw b L Hopkins...........................57 N French .............c L Hopkins b B Durrant................2 S Anstee..............not out............................................7 H Tatterson..........run out (L Hopkins, B Sly).............1 E Albrecht............lbw b J Davis..................................3 S Williams ...........not out..........................................13 Extras.................. .....................................................12 Total (44.1 overs) ............................................... 9-156 Bowling: M Knobel 5-0-0-16, D Griffiths 7-1-2-14, B Durrant 9-2-3-28, J Davis 9-3-1-24, M Bennett 3.1-0-0-28, L Hopkins 9-1-2-25, J Farrell 2-0-0-17. ROSEDALE-KILMANY DEFEATED LONGFORD ROSEDALE-KILMANY M Walters ............c J Hare b C Wrigglesworth ........16 B McDonald........lbw b J Wynd ..............................32 H Fox...................c L Floyd b J Wynd........................9 D Rowley.............c J Heywood b J Wynd..................2 C Moulton............lbw b J Wynd .................................2 R Diamond..........c J Hare b K Macgregor-Davies..57 T Love .................c J Hare b C Wrigglesworth ........12 L Stuckey ............b L Floyd ........................................4 M Edgar ..............c L Floyd b K Macgregor-Davies...1 B Fleming............c J Heywood b K Macgregor-Davies....1 S Moulton............not out............................................0 Extras.................. .......................................................7 Total (43.0 overs) ...................................................143 Bowling: L Floyd 8-1-1-16, K Macgregor-Davies 8-13-23, C Wrigglesworth 9-1-2-38, J Wynd 9-0-4-34, J Taylor 7-1-0-17, S Smith 1-0-0-12, A Vogt 1-0-0-1. LONGFORD S Smith ...............c R Diamond b T Love ................11 C Wrigglesworth .c T Love b D Rowley .....................3 K Macgregor-Davies run out (M Walters, R Diamond) ..17 J Hare..................b T Love .........................................3 L Floyd ................c R Diamond b T Love ..................0 M Johns ..............b H Fox...........................................0 J Wynd ...............b T Love .......................................15 W Macgregor-Davies b H Fox....................................1 A Vogt..................not out......................................... 31 J Heywood..........c C Moulton b T Love ....................4 J Taylor ................lbw b B Fleming.............................5 Extras........................................................................17 Total (25.3 overs) ...................................................107 Bowling: B McDonald 3-0-0-12, D Rowley 5-1-1-19, T Love 9-2-5-26, H Fox 6-0-2-30, B Fleming 2.3-0-1-18. COLLEGIANS DEFEATED BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG

SALE R Blandford.........b S Spoljaric ................................31 B Jones...............c N Hibbins b G Munasinghe........0 N Massey............c J Langshaw b N Whitford ...........8 S Jago.................c C Lay b N Whitford .....................2 H Glover..............run out (J Read) ............................3 M O’Brien............st N Hibbins b T O’Reilly .............11 M Raidal..............b S Spoljaric ..................................6 L Mowat ..............c N Hibbins b T O’Reilly ................7 R Sudan..............b S Bedggood................................1 J Mayman ...........not out............................................8 A Nicholas...........c N Hibbins b N Whitford.............. 2 Extras.................. .....................................................15 Total (30.2 overs) .....................................................94 Bowling: N Whitford 5.2-0-3-9, G Munasinghe 5-0-1-20, S Spoljaric 6-0-2-26, C Lay 4-0-0-13, S Bedggood 6-2-1-14, T O’Reilly 4-0-2-9. BUNDALAGUAH J Langshaw.........c M O’Brien b B Jones ..................0 K O’Reilly ............b B Jones.....................................38 M Dowsett...........b R Blandford...............................15 S Spoljaric...........not out..........................................34 S Bedggood........not out............................................3 Extras..................(nb 3, w 2, b 0, lb 0).......................5 Total (12.5 overs) ................................................. 3-95 Bowling: B Jones 6.5-0-2-42, A Nicholas 2-0-0-13, R Blandford 2-0-1-33, J Mayman 2-0-0-7.

SECOND GRADE Stratford 4/191 (D Devisser 64no, B Russ 46, J Rietschel 36no, A Russell 23, W Robinson 2/30) defeated Maffra 6/133 (R Phelan 43, H Shingles 42, J Kelly 27no, J Waixel 2/18, J Rietschel 2/27). Longford 111 (P Love 59, T Birss 3/22, K Amiet 2/6, M Eastham 2/20) lost to Heyfield 3/112 (K Amiet 59, M Eastham 39no). Collegians defeated Boisdale-Briagolong on forfeit. Sale 82 (W McKenzie 27, W Hector 25, E Aponso 4/15, K Bannak Ralalage 2/5, H Wrigglesworth 2/9) lost to Bundalaguah 3/83 (C Rowley 42no, J Shingles 2/9).

THIRD GRADE Bundalaguah 114 (B Fuller 32, S Schuback 29, D Anderson 2/14, M Phelan 2/20, Z Connolly 2/29, L Hicks 2/29) defeated Maffra 89 (J Scicluna 22, W Brady 3/25, M Templeton 2/4, J Walker 2/7). Collegians 9/216 (S Dawes 51, E Hug 45, H Burgiel 37, S Morelli 31, N Anderson 20, N Thomas 3/35, Y Sachar 2/24, N White 2/33) defeated Stratford 72 (B Carubia 3/6, D Bird 3/23, T Henderson 2/2). Wurruk 7/175 (C Young 37, B Van der Velden 27 no, A Tilley 22, M Murphy 20, W Smith 3/27, G Sebire 2/25) defeated Rosedale-Kilmany 111 (batting details unavailable, L Dabkowski 4/26, A Tilley 4/27).

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BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG M Roberts ...........c J Malone b I Love .......................3 S Noble ...............c H Holmes b C Morrison ...........15 M Freeman .........c M Nicholls b T Morrison .............0 C Hughes............c J Malone b T Morrison ...............6 D Bolton ..............c J McGuiness b L Panwar .........16 L Hurst.................b C Morrison..................................2 J Outhart.............c H Holmes b H Anderson ..........35 M Landy ..............lbw b C Morrison ...........................6 R Marshall...........c I Love b C Morrison....................0 S May..................b H Anderson...............................17 K Randle .............not out............................................5 Extras..........................................................................5 Total (44.4 overs) ................................................... 110 Bowling: T Morrison 5-0-2-12, I Love 9-2-1-19, C Morrison 9-3-4-14, M Nicholls 8-1-0-18, L Panwar 6-0-1-22, A McGuiness 3-0-0-14, H Anderson 4.4-1-2-9. COLLEGIANS J Malone .............not out..........................................39 M Nicholls ...........c C Hughes b D Bolton ...............28 H Anderson.........not out..........................................29 Extras........................................................................15 Total (28.1 overs) ................................................ 1-111 Bowling: C Hughes 4-0-0-14, M Donald 6-0-0-23, L Hurst 3-0-0-17, D Bolton 7-0-1-29, S May 7-1-0-18, K Randle 1-0-0-3, R Marshall 0.1-0-0-6.

Bundalaguah Bulls 7/228 (H Richardson 50 ret no, B Bronts 44, J Dowsett 42, L Rowley 33, M Bennett 2/35) defeated Wurruk 7/109 (W Breddels 52 ret no, T Anderson 2/5, H Rowley 2/16, J Dowsett 2/20). Maffra 7/155 (J Pataki 50 ret no, M Allman 43, A Sellings 40, M Wrigglesworth 4/30) lost to Bundalaguah Yaks 3/156 (D Burnett 53 ret no, G Wrigglesworth 49, A Day 34). Nambrok 8/194 (P Sheilds 68no, P Brown 51 ret no, B Cottrell 2/11, S Noble 2/14) defeated Stratford 154 (P Allred 53 ret no, S Hettiarachchige 6/21). Collegians 4/159 (B Morris 47, K Grattan 39no, C Morris 26) lost to Rosedale-Kilmany 8/163 (I Freshwater 52 ret no, D Ross 50no, R Leeson 27no, J Sutton 4/10). Longford 68 (J Love 22, H Singh 4/7, J Bruce 3/17, M Berns 2/1) lost to Sale 6/69 (M Jackson 44, J Kerton 2/7). Boisdale-Briagolong v Heyfield.

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Eagles soar to an important CBL win over Korumburra

Coby Burgiel had an impressive game on Saturday putting up 35 points to help his side to an important win. Photo: File

MAFFRA got an important win in the men's basketball over Korumburra to stay in touch with the top two as the CBL season approaches its conclusion. It was a commanding performance from Coby Burgiel that helped secure the win for the Eagles in which he put up an impressive 35 points and no fouls. Maffra got away to an early lead over the Wildcats. After breaking away to a nine-point lead at the first break, the Eagles skipped away to a 27-point advantage at the half-time break. It was always going to be a breeze to the final buzzer and Maffra coasted its way to a 84-71 victory. The Wildcats enjoyed its best period of the game in the second-half, cutting the deficit to 24 points at the final change before reducing the margin to 13 at the siren. Sam Whelan had an impressive game with 19 points and Byron Sandeman chipped in with 14 of his own. The women did not have the same fortune as the men, going down 68-41 to fourth-placed Wonthaggi.

At the end of the first period, the match was tight and the Coasters had a lead of five points. In the second term though, the Coasters got away from Maffra. Wonthaggi took a commanding 17-point lead into the half-time break and it was always going to be an uphill battle from there for the Eagles. Maffra had its moments through a tight third term in which the Coasters were only to add two points to its lead to be up by 19 going into the final quarter. Maffra ran out of petrol late and Wonthaggi skipped away to its eventual final margin of 27 points. Tayler Hardman and Jaime Gallanty were best on for the Eagles with 16 and 12 points respectively. The Maffra men find themselves in third on the ladder approaching the final round of the season and it sets up an excellent finals series in the Gippsland conference. The Eagles currently have 20 points, two ahead of Moe and three behind Traralgon.

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The Sonics women finished the season in sixth on 16 points and if results go its way could finish as high as fifth. For the men's side the season was a chance to work on its systems and prepare for next year while the women showed good signs and will be buoyed by the development of its young players ahead of next season.

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IT was a tough weekend for both the Sale sides in the Country Basketball League. The men’s and women’s sides were ravaged by unavailability. The men's side was only able to field seven players and were lacking experience when compared to opponents Traralgon. Jake Hutchins looked to give the team a spark starting the match with an impressive dunk. Traralgon got away in the first period and it was always going to an uphill battle from then on as they went into the first break with a comfortable 27-point lead. The Sonics showed the same fight they had all season going toe-to-toe with the T-Birds in the second quarter. Despite their best efforts, Traralgon led by 30 points at the half-time break. The T-Birds reasserted its dominance in the third period doubling Sale's points to go into the final term with a 48-point lead. To their credit, the Sonics fought hard in the last quarter, but the lack of available players told late in the 123-67 defeat. Sale spread the scoring well between Harper Fraser, Josh Butcher, Jake Hutchins and Jason Brown, who put up 16, 15 and 13 points respectively. The women's side faced similar challenges as the men's, but it was two late withdrawals that severely hampered the Sonics. Sale's oldest player was just 17 and they gave away a lot of height to the second-placed Korumburra Wildcats. It was always going to be a tough match-up with the Wildcats, but the Sonics battled hard. The Wildcats got out of the blocks well getting away to a 13-point lead at the first break before extending that advantage to 25 points at the half-time break. Korumburra extended its advantage during the

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Dowling Shield beckons for seven

SMCA cricketers playing for Premier Cricket clubs in the Dowling Shield, which started this week. After the Richmond v Carlton game, Bayden Dowsett, Mason Annear, Hamish Anderson, Aussie Bauer and Ed Phelan-Penson. (Aussie Anlezark was rested for this game, and Tom Wrigglesworth was playing for Melbourne in their win over St Kilda.) Most of the boys are already playing weekly in Premier sides. Photo: Contributed

SEVEN Sale-Maffra Cricket Association alumni are this week following their cricket dreams representing Premier clubs in the Dowling Shield. All have played together in one or both of the U14 and U15 Junior Country Week Premiership sides, and other winning representative sides for SMCA and Gippsland over recent years. Five of the boys are now teammates playing Premier Cricket weekly with Richmond, across the 3rd and 4th XI: Austin Anlezark, Mason Annear and Ed Phelan-Penson (all formerly BoisdaleBriagolong), Austin Bauer (Longford) and Bayden Dowsett (Bundalaguah). Richmond is well-known for its development of young players, with three of their 1st XI clubmates (Jake Fraser-McGurk, Wil Parker and Mitch Perry) playing in either BBL or Shield sides. The five former SMCA boys played for Richmond in last year’s shortened Dowling Shield equivalent competition, and are eligible again this year because of the change in age limit to under 17. Also in the Dowling Shield, Tom Wrigglesworth (Stratford) is playing for Melbourne Cricket Club, and Hamish Anderson (Bundalaguah) is playing for Carlton. The competition features all 18 Premier clubs and is widely regarded as Victorian cricket’s “finishing school”, where many top cricketers have impressed as teen stars. In Sunday’s Round One games, Wrigglesworth’s 5-16 off 6 overs helped sealed the win for Melbourne, with St Kilda all out for 126 in response to Melbourne’s 7-243. Carlton 4-223 defeated Richmond 7-222 by six

wickets, with Anderson (1-16) claiming the wicket of Richmond opener Fabian Di Domenico. Jack Iverson top scored for Richmond (71), with Bauer contributing 26 and Annear 21 not out. In response, Richmond struggled to convert pressure on Carlton into wickets, with Bauer (1-22), Dowsett (1-25) and Gishain Fernando (1-30) picking up a wicket each for Richmond, and Phelan-Penson’s pace adding a tight 0-32 with two maidens off 10 overs. In recent months, Aussie Anlezark, Aussie Bauer and Bayden Dowsett have been training as part of Cricket Victoria’s Emerging Players squad, with paceman Aussie Anlezark eventually making it through to selection for Victorian Country Emerging Players XI. VC played the Victorian Metro XI and a Cricket Victoria XI in a tournament at Bendigo last week. In a highlight of his season, Aussie was chosen to be a net bowler for the Test sides’ preparation at the MCG before the Boxing Day Test, where he gave England’s batters a fair workout. Another two former SMCA players have joined Premier Cricket clubs this season: Noah Hurley (formerly Collegians) is now a regular in the Carlton 2nd XI, and Josh Cope (formerly Rosedale-Kilmany) plays in Casey South Melbourne’s 4th XI. The Dowling Shield started on Sunday (January 23) and continues today (Tuesday, January 25), tomorrow (Wednesday, January 26), Sunday, January 30, Sunday, February 13, with finals to be played late February and mid-March.

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MAFFRA Cricket Club's Brett Lanigan played his 250th A Grrade match on Saturday. The current club president played his first A Grade game in 1999 at the age of 14 and quick kly became a staple of the side. He is only the second Eaglee to reach this milestone, with A Allan Evans, a former teammate of o Lanigan’s, the other. gan's Stopping to look at Lanig statistics, it is clear how hee has been a mainstay in thee A SaleGrade competition in the S Maffra Cricket Association. uns Lanigan has made 7727 ru n including his 32 he made on Saturday, showing that even after 250 matches he is one of the best batters in the league. He has 52 half centuries meaning he has reached 50 in one o in five of his games. Lanigan has seven centuries which includes a highest score oof ng in 139 against Boisdale-Briagolon 2010 and one score of 99.. He has scored 500 runs in a season on five separate occasiions and in 07/08, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12 a 12/13. he Lanigan has taken home th batting trophy on six separatte occasions and has been club champion three times. Whilst he no longer finds himself with the gloves and instead patrols the infield, his h wicketkeeping statistics aree impressive. Lanigan has 224 catches, ut 59 stumpings and 29 run ou ar involvements and 26 regula catches. The one thing the Maffra legend is more than happy to talk about is the 16 wicketss he has taken in the SMCA. ainst His best figures came aga Rosedale-Kilmany when hee 13. took 3/9 off four overs in 201 Lanigan has won two premierships 2008/09 and 2011/12 as captain. ub for He has captained the clu eight seasons and was coacch in 2010/11 and has been president in recent years. he To commemorate th occasion all 11 playerrs from the Eagles linee-up signed a top that will w be

Left: Maffra Cricket Club legend Brett Lanigan played his 250th A Grade match on Saturday. Top: Lanigan has been a top bat in the SMCA for a number of seasons. Right: A young Brett Lanigan displays his wicketkeeping talents.

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framed for Lanigan to remember his milestone match. After the match, current captain Josh Davis praised Lanigan and all he has done for the club. "Whilst he is playing a slightly different role he is still a very important player in this side," Davis said. "Brett helped guide me early on in my career and has been an important part of a lot of peoples careers." Club legend Evans congratulated Lanigan on joining the exclusive club at the Eagles commenting on his impressive statistics and the immense impact he has had at Maffra. Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 25 January, 2022 – Page 31

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