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Traralgon case found, lockdown to be extended

A POSITIVE COVID-19 case has been recorded in Traralgon, lockdown will be extended and case numbers continue to climb.

On Sunday, COVID response commander Jeroen Weimar confirmed the positive case, who lives in Traralgon, travelled to Melbourne for a funeral.

Four tier two exposure sites have been identified across Traralgon.

On Sunday, August 22, the case visited Coles from 11.45am until 12.25pm, and then the Traralgon Centre Plaza foodcourt until 12.45pm.

On Friday, August 27, the case visited the foodcourt again from 11.10am until 11.15am, and on Monday, August 23, they visited Woolworths from 5.20pm until 5.45pm.

Anyone who visited these exposure sites during these times should urgently get a COVID-19 test and isolate until they receive a negative result.

There are no other people at risk within this person’s household.

The Traralgon case features among the 92 new locally-acquired infections recorded on Sunday, with only 19 cases in isolation for their infectious period and the source of 31 still under investigation.

On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed lockdown would be extended beyond Thursday, but said it was too early Continued page 7

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MEWBURN Park, an historic homestead on the outskirts of Maffra, has proven a popular choice as a wedding venue for regional and metropolitan couples in recent years.

The home’s expansive gardens and red brick stables provide a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies, and its drawcard clear marquee has hosted numerous wedding receptions, parties, soirees, dinners and even champagne brunches.

Now, the gardens, marquee and champagne glasses are empty, after regional Victoria was dragged back under yet another lockdown.

The owners of Mewburn Park — the business, not the homestead — are husband and wife team Adam and Julia Vardy.

Along with their booking list of soonto-be newlyweds, the Vardys have been crippled by the uncertainty of COVID19, with lockdowns and restrictions smothering weddings and events and the Vardys’ income.

Currently, weddings cannot be held unless there are compassionate reasons — such as for end-of-life reasons — and then, only five people can attend (the two people getting married, two witnesses and a celebrant).

So far, the Vardys have been ruled out of the majority of government financial support because of a categorisation oversight.

They submitted a grant application on June 3 when the fourth lockdown was announced, and it took 11 weeks to receive any form of funding.

The pair is trying to remain operational off the bare minimum.

“It was an eye-opener last year that the wedding industry is not even an

accepted industry,” Julia said.

“It’s really shown there’s no overall body or association or anything for that non-existent industry, even though it’s a big and important industry in people’s lives.

“We’re either tucked under hospitality or events, but events in like big events — thousands of people, nothing between 50 and 300 or so.

“We’re just falling through those cracks.”

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Despite Mewburn Park being a licenced hospitality venue, it missed out on a major liquor licence grant support package last year because it does not have an on site commercial kitchen, outsourcing catering for weddings and events.

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The Vardys’ hopes were dashed eight weeks later, when they received notification they were ineligible again.

The fine print stipulated the third party food certificate caterer needed to have the same address as Mewburn Park’s liquor licence.

Because of the delay in notification, the Vardys missed out on being able to Continued page 5

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THE Star of the South offshore wind project has postponed community consultation sessions planned across Gippsland in September because of COVID-19 restrictions.

The events in Yarram, Port Welshpool, Longford, Leongatha and Morwell will be rescheduled once restrictions ease.

Star of the South is seeking feedback on its 25 technical studies including marine, environment, social, economic, heritage, health and visual aspects of the proposed offshore wind farm.

Local residents and people with an interest in the project are invited to attend an online webinar with a presentation update and question and answer session this Thursday from 5pm.

Star of the South chief development officer Erin Coldham encouraged people to still share their feedback online or via the phone.

“We’re looking forward to connecting with the community online at our webinar, where we’ll share a presentation update on what’s been happening on the project and details about the technical studies, as well as answer people’s questions,” she said.

“We hope everyone stays safe during this time and we look forward to getting back out across Gippsland soon.”

People can register to attend the online session by emailing info@starofthesouth.com.au or at starofthesouth.com.au

Feedback on the studies can be provided online at getinvolved.starofthesouth.com.au, or by phoning the project team on 1800 340 340.

People can also phone to request a postal information and feedback pack.

To get the latest project news and to find out when new dates for the community consultation sessions are confirmed, sign up to receive updates from Star of the South on its website.

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Vaccination now open to everyone over 12

THE Pfizer vaccine has now been approved for use in those aged over 12.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said bookings for 12 to 15-year-olds would open up around the country from mid-September, and he urged parents to talk about immunisation with their children.

The Pfizer vaccine was approved for all Australians aged 12 and up after health experts said the increasing spread of the Delta variant made vaccinating adolescents even more important.

AstraZeneca remains the preferred vaccine for people aged 60 and over, while Moderna vaccines are due to arrive in mid-September.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation announced the change on Friday morning.

“Vaccination against COVID-19 is recommended for all individuals from 12 years of age, extending the current recommendation for those aged 16 years and older,” the ATAGI statement said.

Health Minister Greg Hunt says all children aged between 12 and 15 would be able to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021.

“We’re in a position to ensure that all children and all families who seek their children to be vaccinated between the ages of 12 to 15, will be able to do so this year,” he told reporters on Friday.

Australia’s medical regulator was examining data around the use of Moderna’s vaccine in children as young as 12, and Mr Hunt said once it was approved by both the Therapeutic Goods Administration and ATAGI it would be made available to children.

Head of Operation COVID Shield, Lieutenant General John Frewen, said the vaccination rollout was gathering pace.

“Parents get your kids booked in, and ... have a bit of patience while you get bookings as you can, but we look forward to getting 12 to 15-year-olds through the door,” he said.

To date, nearly 18.4 million doses have been administered across the country, and almost one third of the eligible population aged 16 and over are fully immunised.

ATAGI said the spread of the Delta variant among younger children was a contributing factor

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children aged over 12.

to the decision to allow children from the age of 12 to get the Pfizer vaccine.

“In the many countries experiencing Delta variant transmission, including in Australia, the median age of people with COVID-19 is falling, with adolescents and children accounting for a higher proportion of disease in the context of vaccinated older age groups,” the group said.

“Overall hospitalisation rates for COVID-19 in the adolescent age group are higher than for other diseases such as influenza.”

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, said it was important to highlight that there were still far fewer hospitalisations from children with the Delta variant in Australia.

“Almost entirely, the disease in children is much less severe than it is in adults,” he said.

Professor Kelly said there was “nowhere in the world that has a program for vaccinating children under the age of 12” so it was important to provide a “cocoon effect” by immunising those around them.

“Parents, please get vaccinated," he said.

“Older siblings will also be part of that cocooning

effect.

“Teachers, please get vaccinated.

“Anyone who has anything to do with young kids, please, get vaccinated.

“I have made my point clear.

“Now is the time to make an appointment and get the vaccination started.”

A Gippsland Region Public Health Unit spokesperson urged people to be patient when planning and booking appointments.

“Staff at our community vaccination clinics are committed to supporting people to get vaccinated,” the spokesperson said.

“The community’s cooperation and kindness is very much appreciated.

“We are constantly reviewing our ability to increase capacity at all of our community vaccination clinics.”

All appointments for the Pfizer vaccine need to be booked at community vaccination clinics by phoning the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398, or online at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ book-your-vaccine-appointment

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Saline water from a burst Loy Yang wastewater pipe is pumped from Giffard West farm dams. dams have been affected by saline inflows, said she still feeling concerned. and her husband Steve were surprised to wake up “It’s a big impost having all these trucks coming on Wednesday morning to a running creek, and in and out,” she said. phoned Gippsland Water later that day to find “Gippsland Water have been great. They are going out why. to reinstate everything that they damage, but that Water testing in one of their dams confirmed it will probably involve resowing pasture. was now filled with salty water.

“They’re being really good at trying to have as “Cattle can put up with some salt in their water, little impact on the pasture as possible, but pretty but this far exceeded their tolerance level, so it [the much everywhere from behind that dam to those water] couldn’t stay,” Mrs Harrison said. trees, it [saline water] just inundates that pasture.

“We’ve had to remove all the stock from all the “We don’t know if all these trees are going to die, paddocks along the way that don’t have troughs in and we won’t know for maybe a year — until they them, so they have an alternative water source.” get stressed.

Luckily, water in one of the farm’s major dams, “The grass we should know within a couple of which services the house, garden and stock troughs, weeks.” was relatively unaffected.

Mrs Harrison emphasised the burst pipe was just Last Tuesday, water was still flowing into some of an accident — “there’s no-one to blame”. the property’s dams, with Mrs Harrison pointing out “It’s ironic, we went for so many years where we a particularly engorged dam in one of her paddocks had no water in the dams, and now that all the dams in the process of being pumped. are chock-a-block full of beautiful, fresh rainwater, “We estimate there’s about a million litres in that they’re salty ... it just seems a waste,” she said. dam. It was full before [last Wednesday],” she said.

“With solar panels, wind farms, Star of the South With three dams already emptied on the water- cables, wastewater pipes going through the district course and two more to go, Mrs Harrison said she ... we feel we’re more of an industrial zone now, understood the plan was then to flush the creek with not a farm.” about three megalitres of fresh water to dilute the less affected dams on the property, so they didn’t have to be drained.

She described Gippsland Water’s response as “excellent”, but said she and her husband were

Clear signal on lockdown end needed GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on Premier Daniel Andrews to make clear that lockdowns will end in Victoria consistent with the National Cabinet plan, when vaccinations reach 80 per cent of the adult population.

Mr O’Brien was commenting after new data was released showing Gippslanders are pulling their weight in getting vaccinated, with 56.3 per cent of Gippslanders aged over 15 having already had one dose and 33 per cent fully vaccinated as at August 23.

“Gippslanders are pulling their weight and getting the vaccine, but to ensure that we incentivise vaccination as much as possible we need a clear signal from the government that lockdowns will end.

“The National Cabinet plan points to an easing of restrictions at 70 per cent fully vaccinated and no further need for lockdowns at 80 per cent.

“While I understand these figures may still require some level of control, whether that is

contact tracing and isolation or some mask use, we need the government to make it clear that Victoria will stick to the national plan and put lockdowns behind us.”

Mr O’Brien encouraged all Gippslanders to go out and get vaccinated now that they were available for anyone over the age of 12.

“Lockdowns have had devastating impacts on many people including through business losses, loss of employment, stress on our school students, teachers and parents and the mental health impacts throughout the community,” he said.

“In addition to that, we have seen unequivocal evidence that lockdowns lead to the deferral or avoidance of important health check-ups and tests, which has led to a delayed but significant strain on the health system.

“We are getting to the stage over the next few months where lockdowns can end and the government needs to be clear with the people of Gippsland.”

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FOUR Giffard West properties have been affected by a burst saline water pipe near the South Gippsland Highway, which flooded the creek that runs through the properties.

A fortnight ago, a crack burst in Loy Yang power station’s saline waste outfall pipeline, which transports wastewater from the Latrobe Valley power station to an ocean outfall at McGaurans Beach.

Overnight Tuesday, August 17 into Wednesday, August 18, the salty water flowed into Hoddinott Creek — which is usually dry unless the area records huge rainfall — and traversed through a private wetland and several farm dams in the area.

The resulting spillage clocked an estimated nine megalitres, with an additional 50,000 litres recorded by the Environmental Protection Authority on Saturday.

Gippsland Water now has the mammoth task of remediation works, which include pumping the water out of affected dams and the wetlands — one 20,000 litre tanker at a time.

EPA Gippsland regional manager Jessica Bandiera confirmed the authority had already been out to inspect the site.

“EPA continues to monitor the situation and will provide environmental management advice, as well as investigate how the pipes broke in two separate incidents, and what are the next steps to address any further concerns,” Ms Bandiera said.

A Gippsland Water spokesperson said the pipe had been repaired, and environmental monitoring was taking place to ensure potential impacts were managed.

“Gippsland Water is working with landowners to assess any impacts to their properties,” the spokesperson said.

“Gippsland Water is also working with the Environment Protection Authority, Parks Victoria, Southern Rural Water and landowners to assess options for remediating the creek.

“Soil testing will be undertaken to assess any impacts on land, with assistance from local agronomists. The results of these tests will inform any further remediation actions that may be needed.

“Gippsland Water would like to thank the affected landowners for their understanding and cooperation throughout this event.”

Affected landowner Lisa Harrison, whose seven

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Sale pastor’s son pleads guilty to assault over kissing a child THE son of a Sale pastor has been convicted and will have to undertake 150 hours of community work and rehabilitation after pleading guilty to one charge of common law assault against a young girl.

Dale Gunning faced Sale Magistrates’ Court via video link on Friday, as the court heard how he had hugged and kissed a young girl at Kingsway Christian Centre, Sale, one Sunday in 2008.

Gunning is the son of Kingsway Christian Centre Pastor Graham Gunning and Deanna Gunning, who unsuccessfully ran for council in 2020.

The prosecution outlined how Gunning had a youth leadership position in the church.

One Sunday in 2008, when the complainant was about five or six years old, she attended the church with her family.

After a church service there were refreshments, and this is when Gunning led the young girl into the children’s area of the church, took her into a storage room and forcibly hugged and kissed her, before releasing her and leading her back Gunning was aged 20 to 21 at the time.

The girl reported the incident to her mother at the time, saying “Mummy, can you please tell Dale to stop kissing me — I don’t like it”.

As the family left the church that day the girl’s mother told Deanne Gunning what had happened, and asked her to ensure Dale left her daughter alone.

The court was told the girl’s mother later talked to her husband about the incident, and he spoke to Graham Gunning who set up a meeting which

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Pastor Gunning agreed to remove his son from working with the youth group, but Gunning still continued to attend church and be actively involved.

The incident remained unreported to police.

Gunning was finally arrested over the incident in 2019.

A victim impact statement was read in closed court.

Representing Gunning, Stephen Peterson said his client’s guilty plea “recognised and validated the memory of the victim”, and he acknowledged the difficulties that had been faced by the victim and her family.

He said Gunning had accepted responsibility for his actions, his plea saving the victim from having to attend court to tell her story.

Mr Peterson said Gunning had various difficulties during his life.

He was brought up in a “structural environment”

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The quarterly national Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for September to November was released by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council, the Bureau of Meteorology and state fire services agencies last Thursday.

The outlook shows substantial rainfall across much of Victoria is likely to result in continuous grass and fuel growth, but also above-average rainfall during spring could lead to a below average fire risk for summer across the east, north-east, central ranges and Otway ranges.

Along the coastal and foothill forests of Gippsland, the monthly rainfall in July was below average.

Given spring’s outlook of higher-than-average temperatures and average rainfall along the coast of eastern Victoria, Gippsland’s fire danger period is likely to begin in early summer.

The bushfire risk will remain lower across fireaffected areas of east Gippsland and north-east Victoria, as forests recover from recent bushfires.

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Spring is historically a more challenging time for large scale planned burning because of less predictable weather conditions, such as wind, however, this year higher moisture levels in forest areas may provide opportunities to carry out planned burns.

Mechanical fuel management, such as slashing and mulching, will also be upped this year, as well as creating and maintaining fuel breaks.

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“Thanks to our year-round approach to bushfire risk management, we’re well prepared for bushfire season, but all visitors to our parks and forests have a role to play to reduce the risk,” he said.

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and had an integration aid as a young person.

Now aged 33, he is in a wheelchair suffering chronic hip pain, and has been in and out of hospital in the recent past.

Mr Peterson said Gunning also suffered from depression, anxiety and developmental difficulties, and was now unable to work and operate his maintenance business.

He submitted that Gunning had no prior criminal history, had been offence-free since the incident, and proposed a community corrections order.

“Mr Gunning has a good prospect of rehabilitation as a result of the substantial time he has spent not coming to the attention of court,” he said.

The prosecution submitted the young girl had been further traumatised by continuing to go to church, and she should have expected to be safe in that environment.

Gunning’s offending was a breach of trust which “had a devastating effect on the complainant and

her family”.

The prosecution asked that the sentence reflect the pain and seriousness of the offence, which had been exacerbated by Gunning’s father, Pastor Gunning, “sweeping it under the rug”.

Magistrate Guillaume Bailin noted the common law assault charge was not a sexual offence, but nevertheless was serious.

He said Gunning had a “position as a religious leader in a broader hierarchy”.

The victim was isolated in a storage unit and because of the significant age difference, Gunning had the balance of authority.

“Offences against children are inherently serious, especially a very young child,” he said.

In sentencing, Magistrate Bailin noted Gunning's immediate acceptance of responsibility at the time and guilty plea since, the fact that his plea meant the victim did not have to come to court and face cross-examination, and Gunning’s prospects for rehabilitation given that he had not offended before or since the incident.

He also acknowledged the pain and suffering of the victim and her family, adding the inaction of Gunning’s father had exacerbated the pain of the offending.

Magistrate Bailin said his offending involved a betrayal of trust that had caused a ripple effect and changed the lives of all those involved.

“You abused that position for your own gratification,” he told Gunning.

But he believed an onerous Community Corrections Order, where Gunning had to give back to the community and repay the breach of trust, would achieve a better outcome than imprisonment.

Gunning will serve an 18-month Community Corrections Order, and will have to perform 150 hours of community work during that time.

Half of the hours will be allowed to be served participating in rehabilitation programs, with additional monitoring conditions to ensure compliance.

The magistrate told Gunning that if not for the guilty plea, he would have gone to prison, with a lengthy Community Corrections Order to follow.

He also warned him that if he breached conditions during the next 18 months, he would “almost certainly go to jail”.

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The Vardys’ dealings with the government’s business concierge line proved frustrating and far from fruitful, causing more headaches after the government incorrectly categorised the venue as a mushroom farm.

“You constantly get your hopes up that you’ll get the support or can operate a little, and then you don’t, and there is no-one to talk to, no-one in charge,” Julia said.

Last year, Julia laughed at accusations that the government was Melbourne-centric, but now she feels differently.

“It seems more and more like that, because how can you put the whole of the rest of Victoria as ‘regional Victoria’?,” she questioned.

“After 18 months, you would have thought they would let the regions operate differently — how come we’re still not having Victoria divided into at least west, east, north, south, and Melbourne to help businesses stay open as long as possible?

“Last year, I was saying, ‘they had no idea what to do, it’s new to them’, but now I think, ‘by now, it’s not new anymore, there has to be better support and processes’.

“I’m talking to my family in Germany. Everyone I know is vaccinated over there, and yes, they have rules in place but they can operate; the death rate is down and they have less in and outs of lockdowns.

“We are 100 per cent shut, and even if we come out of lockdown, we’re still so heavily restricted that it’s still really tricky to operate, so it will take me even longer to re-organise things, and then we’re shut again.”

— Julia Vardy, co-owner of Mewburn Park

“I do understand and agree that lockdowns are in place to prevent the hospitals from being overrun, but I feel like the Victorian government is living too much in the fear of the potential of what could happen.

“We are 100 per cent shut, and even if we come out of lockdown, we’re still so heavily restricted that it’s still really tricky to operate, so it will take me even longer to re-organise things, and then we’re shut again.

“You still have all the monthly operational costs.

You still have to maintain the garden so when we can go ahead it looks pretty, because that’s what people are paying for.”

Julia understood every industry was struggling, but said the wedding industry faced unique challenges, given the number of other vendors involved — photographers, florists, caterers, celebrants, videographers, stylists, dressmakers, and more.

“It’s a long lead up [to a wedding] and there’s so many people involved in that,” she said.

“To find a new date is not as easy as changing it to another night to go out for dinner.

“And then if we have to postpone a wedding to later, that also means I receive payment for that later too.

“I don’t have a chance to fill that date quickly unless I come up with an event, but then it’s back to our very specific, niche issue that we don’t have our own kitchen.

“So then it’s working out a theme, whether the caterer will be free, what to do for music and entertainment, and it could all get cancelled again.

“I think because with events and weddings, it’s such a long haul with planning, for us to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s extra long and very exhausting.”

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to find enough casual hospitality staff as more and more people leave the industry to seek more stable employment.

A ‘party in black’ event was postponed from May, to July, to August, but then the sixth statewide lockdown was announced.

A few days later, the lockdown was lifted over regional areas, so the party was changed to a dinner soiree and rescheduled to Saturday, August 21.

The Vardys were decorating the marquee when lockdown was announced from 1pm that day.

“Like so many other businesses when you prepare for a big weekend, you spend time in preparing it, investing in setting it up, buying products and then nothing, now it’s sitting here and goes off and you sit on these costs,” Julia said.

“I feel like people are over it, over organising catching up, re-scheduling and it’s not happening, again, again and again.

“From the 200 original tickets, I think 16 were wanting to come to the dinner, many preferred a refund, some took up the offer of another new date for the party.

“I’m not blaming anyone; it just shows how tired people are of re-organising things.”

Sporadic lockdowns on a moment’s notice have destroyed wedding couples’ dreams and confidence in planning their special day, and the Vardys carry the frustrations of the couples who have to reschedule or cancel.

“I’m anxious about having these conversations again, if I am honest,” Julia said.

“We’re dealing with people who have families interstate, and you want to factor that in because it’s their parents, sisters and brothers, closest friends.

“Since weddings are such an emotional product, it’s hard to have these conversations. We’re emotional too about our business, our livelihoods.”

Julia stressed she respected everyone’s opinion on vaccination, but the reluctance to get vaccinated increased her fears of extended lockdowns — “I am just hoping we will get there”.

“Talking to my family and friends in Germany, it seems like it works over there, less people get sick or die”.

Julia also added it was hard to think about the possibility that she might have to ask people if they’re vaccinated to allow them to enter the venue, if similar international laws come into force locally.

“Sometimes it’s sad as a business owner. You already have all these struggles and issues, and the last thing you want is to offend any customer; we are thrilled they are out and supporting us. Then needing to play police, whilst fearing heavy fines for not following government rules — no business owner needs that extra stress after the past 18 months,” she said.

Amongst the chaos of rescheduling weddings and events, consoling couples, carrying out maintenance on the property, applying for grants and home schooling their two young children, the Vardys have tried to focus on alleviating the mental toll.

“It took both of us a lot of talking to family and friends, going for walks, listening to podcasts, yoga and meditation, all these kind of things, to try and not get hung up on negative thoughts,” Julia said.

“We are creative people and usually solution

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orientated; we are coming up with different ways of operating, of changing what we can offer.

“I call it the ‘Madonna effect’— every couple of years you need to change a little to stay en vogue.

“It feels like in the last 18 month we had to be Madonna over and over, but with all the limitations it is getting harder and harder.

“Our government needs a better plan.”

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The council’s chair, Mellissa Wood, said the scientific assessment would “guide future decisions on reclassification ensuring Victoria’s forest are sites for the protection of flora and fauna and spaces for Victorians to explore”.

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Wildlife active as weather warms WITH many people getting out for daily exercise during lockdown, Wellington Shire Council is warning residents that local wildlife is also becoming more active in the lead-up to spring, including magpies and snakes.

The warning comes as Gippsland Snake Catchers, based in Sale, reported removing two snakes — a 60cm copperhead and a 90cm tiger snake — from a shed in Wandana Drive, Sale, last Sunday, August 22.

It removed another tiger snake from the same property just two weeks earlier.

Wandana Drive is close to a flood plain that backs onto Sale Common.

Gippsland Snake Catchers owneroperator Baden Neal said the situation was “not ideal” for the resident involved, and he too had been surprised to find two more snakes in the exact same spot in the shed as he had a couple of weeks earlier.

He said finding two different species in the same place during warmer weather was unusual as well.

“It’s more common in winter as they try to find somewhere to hide for the winter,” he said.

“Once the weather warms up, it’s not as common.

“I went through that shed two weeks [earlier] and there weren’t any others there then.”

Mr Neal suspects the shed must be a good source of rodents, drawing the snakes in.

He advised all householders to store feed in airtight containers and clean up spillages to avoid attracting rodents, which in turn attracted snakes.

Mr Neal said business had started to pick up in as the weather warmed, and he was getting more calls.

But he pointed out it was generally the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning which was responsible for public places — while he usually handled private property.

“I often get calls for public spaces,” he said.

“Often the snakes are not causing an

This tiger snake and copperhead were found in a shed in Sale during recent warm weather. They were captured and released into the wild by Gippsland Snake Catchers.

Photos courtesy of Gippsland Snake Catchers birds, including magpies, sometimes issue, such as on the edge of a lake. protect their nesting young by swooping “That’s their habitat.”

Mr Neal said in the past he had been people who enter their territory.

This behaviour can result in injury, so asked to assess the environs around lakes Guthridge and Guyatt in Sale, people are urged to avoid areas where and none of the snakes present were birds are swooping.

Council is also reminding people not to thought to be causing a problem.

However, he did say because the harass or feed wildlife, as this can alter snakes were quite accustomed to people, their behaviour and increase the chances they did not tend to move off as they of negative interactions with humans.

Wildlife is protected by Victorian might in other areas, often happy stay put while walkers gave them a wide law and managed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and berth.

Council too is warning people that Planning.

DELWP has developed a Swooping snakes are becoming more active during spring as they come out of hibernation, Bird Map at www.wildlife.vic.gov.au where with people possibly encountering them people can report incidents and alert in parks, along walking tracks and other others to stay out of these areas.

The website includes tips for people natural spaces.

While encounters with snakes might to avoid interactions and protect themcause fear, a council spokesperson said selves from swooping birds.

People concerned about the location the best thing to do was move away and of snakes in public areas should phone give them some space.

Council is also urging people to be the DELWP customer service centre aware of the possibility of swooping on 136 186.

Property owners concerned about magpies.

With the spring breeding season snakes can phone Gippsland Snake Residents are also being urged to be aware of magpies beginning to swoop almost here, several native species of Catchers on 0475 034 609. to protect their young.

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SPRING may bring more rain than usual to Australia’s east, Bureau of Meteorology climatologists say.

According to the bureau’s latest seasonal outlook issued last Thursday, this spring is also likely to have cooler days and warmer nights in the east.

Bureau climatologist Dr Andrew Watkins said predictions for a wetter and warmer spring come after a particularly wet and warm winter.

“Nationally, we’ve seen the wettest winter since 2016,” he said.

“Australia’s average winter temperature is also expected to be one of the 10 warmest on record, particularly in the tropical north.”

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bureau’s prediction for a wetter than average spring was a climate driver called the Indian Ocean Dipole.

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Our best shot to travel:

Destination Gippsland backs vaccine rollout

DESTINATION Gippsland is putting its support firmly behind the vaccine rollout.

It says it is backing Tourism Australia’s ‘It’s our best shot for travel’ campaign, which is aimed at encouraging Australians to ‘get vaccinated and get ready to go’.

Tourism — a vital part of the Gippsland economy — has been hit hard by COVID restrictions on travel and hospitality.

Destination Gippsland chair Nick Murray said those becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 were not just protecting themselves and communities, they are helping to support the 13,000 people that work in the visitor economy in the region.

“We strongly agree with Tourism Australia’s message to get vaccinated and get ready to go,” Mr Murray said.

“The disruption and uncertainty caused by lockdowns is having a significant impact on tourism and many people in our community.

“The sooner everyone gets the shot, the sooner travel can resume and more people can enjoy the incredible experiences on offer in Gippsland.”

Mr Murray said Destination Gippsland believed this approach would give businesses and travellers confidence and improve the health and resilience of local communities.

Central Gippsland Tourism chair and Mansi on Raymond, Sale, general manager Trent Fairweather said the government’s plan to reach 70 and 80 percent vaccination targets and cautiously open up appeared to be the only plan.

“Right or wrong, it’s the only way to get there,” he said.

“We need to get to first base to work out second and third bases.

“At the moment the current [situation] is unviable.”

Like other accommodation places, Mansi is feeling the pinch.

“It’s definitely quiet,” Mr Fairweather said.

“We were lucky to have some contract workers staying last year.”

But now he said with many people working from home and many sporting events, weddings and family events cancelled, accommodation providers were left with just a few essential workers travelling and staying.

“About 80 per cent of the market just isn’t there anymore,” Mr Fairweather said.

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Its chief executive, Terry Robinson, said with the openings, Mansi has taken the opportunity to get its new wellness centre up and running, and those support of local and state government, the organisation had undertaken a bold marketing campaign services will be back on deck as soon as possible.

Mr Fairweather said all of the managers at Mansi that had included television, radio, print, digital and billboard advertising, urging Victorians to visit. and most of the staff had been vaccinated.

“With sustained activity we have reached over “We’re over the 80 per cent mark quite comfort30 million people and generated media coverage ably,” he said.

“We just need to get to the new normal as fast valued at $10.5 million in the past nine months in an effort to attract visitors and minimise the as we can.

“We’ve got our COVID plan in place; we’ve been impacts on our visitor economy,” he said.

For information, visit Tourism Australia’s ‘It’s inspected and approved.

“We’re ready to go, but we do understand we need our best shot for travel’ campaign at www.tourism. australia.com/en; for information about travel to to get to a safer place to get going.”

For the 12 months ending March 2021, Gippsland Gippsland, go to visitgippsland.com.au; for more about received 2.5 million fewer visitors than the year current travel restrictions, go to health.gov.au; and for more about the COVID-19 vaccine, consult your before, down 34 per cent.

The silver lining in the visitor statistics is that GP or visit australia.gov.au Gippsland gained market share during this time, as the average decline across regional Victoria was 44 per cent.

Encouragingly, visitors also stayed longer (up 17 per cent) and spent more per night (up 10.4 per cent) since March 2020.

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“Obviously with almost 100 cases today, where many of them remain mysteries, many of them were out in the community during their infectious period, it is not going to be possible for us to be able to open up our Victorian community in just a couple of days’ time,” he said. “ ... we still have too many cases that are in the community for too long for us to be able to open up and give back to Victorians, whether that be in Melbourne or across the state, those freedoms that we cherish and what we desperately want back.”

On Sunday, 438 of the 773 active cases were aged under 30.

Destination Gippsland is backing the vaccine rollout, saying the sooner those who are able to get the shot, the sooner travel can resume.

There were 44 Victorians in hospital, 13 in ICU and nine on ventilators.

There are currently more than 16,800 active primary close contacts in isolation in Victoria and more than 20,256 secondary close contacts.

There were more than 890 exposure sites in Victoria, available via www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ exposure-sites

There has been increasing concern about people delaying coronavirus tests despite having symptoms, and the number of unlinked cases and the number of people moving about the community while infectious.

At the nation’s current pace of 853,685 second doses per week, health authorities expect 70 per cent of Australia’s adult population to be fully vaccinated by late October.

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A new project is growing in Maffra

AFTER months of lockdown during the past year and a half, the Australian Psychological Society has shared some tips on how people can help manage lockdown fatigue.

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This vacant site at the corner of Princess and Alfred Sts in Maffra is earmarked to become a community garden, in a project Central Gippsland Health hopes to deliver with local residents.

“Our vision for the space is that it’s beautiful and something the community can be proud of, and that it’s inclusive so that anyone from any culture, age, background, or gardening ability can feel welcome.”

Sarah Luke GREENTHUMBS of Maffra rejoice — the town will soon join Sale, Heyfield and Loch Sport in boasting its very own community garden.

Earmarked for the corner of Princess and Alfred Sts — an old tip site — the Maffra Community Green Space will be a community-owned and operated initiative, with a little helping hand from Central Gippsland Health to get established.

The goal for the space is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community through increasing access to and building knowledge of healthy, sustainable, local food.

The garden will also increase opportunities for physical activity and social connection.

Lily Tatterson, health promotion officer at Central Gippsland Health, served on the Seed Community Garden committee, helping to grow the garden into the successful community enterprise it now is on the edge of Sale’s lakes Guthridge and Guyatt.

Ms Tatterson works primarily in prevention, helping people become healthier by examining areas where Wellington Shire has poor health outcomes, and turning them on their head to create an uptake of healthy behaviours, as well as ensuring environments that residents live, work, learn and play in are as conducive to good health as they can be.

The health promotion worker said Wellington Shire’s population was below the state average on vegetable consumption, and above the state average for drinking sugary beverages every day.

Community gardens can provide a solution to this problem, as they have been proven to have numerous health benefits, according to Ms Tatterson.

“They help mental health through bringing people together over shared interests, they increase people’s vegetable consumption, and gardening is a great way to get physical activity,” she said.

As well as having a degree in community development and sustainable development under her belt, Ms Tatterson has a great relationship with the Seed committee, which boasts a great wealth of knowledge and experience in establishing and maintaining community gardens.

The journey has only just begun, with meetings with council regarding procuring the site and planning approval, while Maffra Business and Tourism Association has agreed to be the garden’s auspicing body for grant applications.

Ms Tatterson recently secured about $5000 in funding from Connect Well, with the help of Sam Forbes and Mick Kenny at Elbow Community Building, to employ local garden designer Liz Filmer to draw up some plans to then use in grant and funding applications.

Once plans are received, Ms Tatterson and a newly-formed committee will begin applying for larger grants.

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last month, where plans for the site were discussed, and information on how people could be involved was shared.

An online survey asking residents what they wanted to be included also received a substantial response.

Ms Tatterson credited Maffra Secondary College teacher Sally Tatterson with building interest for the green space and creating the Maffra Community Garden Group Facebook group.

The site does pose some challenges: given the prospective site is an old tip, nothing edible can be planted in the ground, so everything will be in raised beds and pots.

Seed Community Garden is also on an old tip site, so Maffra Green Space will look to it for inspiration.

Ms Tatterson said another issue was the size of the land.

“It is massive,” she said.

“What we want to do is to divide it into different zones, with the community garden being zone one, and we are open to ideas for the other two zones, possibly a second and third,” Ms Tatterson said.

“The reason we want to split it is because to have the whole space as a community garden would be a lot to manage.

“Our thoughts around the other zones were to have something inclusive, for young and old and all abilities to enjoy, possibly to encourage physical activity or to act as a meeting or gathering space for the community.”

Now, Ms Tatterson will begin meeting with people interested in joining the committee, and begin to finalise plans, before applying for more funding.

“Hopefully before the end of the year we’ll be able to break ground and start making some great progress,” she said.

“Our vision for the space is that it’s beautiful and something the community can be proud of, and that it’s inclusive so that anyone from any culture, age, background, or gardening ability can feel welcome.

“And, of course, we want to help improve the community’s health and wellbeing.”

Anyone willing to donate their time or resources to the garden should phone Ms Tatterson on 5143 8844, or email lily.tatterson@cghs.com.au

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• Recognise and try to accept that although there is a desire to return to some sort of normality, this is only possible when it is safe; • Try to create and stick to a routine. It’s common to feel tired and unmotivated, so it’s important to create a routine for sleep, meals, work, rest and exercise. If working from home, take time out and schedule regular breaks to get fresh air and relax; • Connect with family, friends, and colleagues.

Make the most of technology, whether it be the phone or computer, to spe ak or see the important people in your life on a regular basis; • Make the most of any opportunities to communicate, such as chatting over the back fence or balcony with a neighbour, passing them biscuits you baked or lemons from your tree; speaking to a passer-by as you weed your front garden, or while out walking in your local area; or asking the delivery person how they are as they deliver a parcel; • Spend time relaxing. Do the things you enjoy, whether it be listening to music, reading, watching movies, gardening, working on your family history, playing games, or doing puzzles, craft work or painting.

• Try to balance negative thoughts with positive ones, to focus on the present and try not to worry about what you cannot control.

• Be kind to yourself (and others). Accept that you and others may be more tired, not as productive or motivated as usual, and may have a shorter fuse and be more irritable; • Acknowledge feelings and reactions and try not to be critical or judge yourself — keep a journal, do meditation or other relaxation, or talk through feelings with a trusted friend; • Seek additional help when needed; • Make sure you look after yourself and get some of the following basics right: eat sensibly, get regular exercise and keep active, sleep well – try and keep to a routine and prioritise sleep, as the body needs good sleep to restore itself. Drink plenty of water, and get fresh air and sun if possible.

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Loch Sport art trail has some stunning works

A NEW art trail has popped up along the Lake St park in Loch Sport.

The idea was brewed up by LakeView Bar and Bistro’s Peter Arsenijevic, and has become reality thanks to the work of local artist Simon White.

“We wanted to show our respect and recognition of the Gunai Kurnai people,” Mr White said on his Facebook page.

“Prior to 1850 there was a population of over two thousand that lived in and around Loch Sport.

“Being surrounded by the lake system and native animals there was an abundance of food and safety

until the arrival of pioneers like Angus McMillan.

“By the turn of the century there was less than 100 Gunaikurnai in the area.”

A crew from Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation installed the paintings along the Lake Victoria foreshore last week, and Loch Sport Business and Tourism Association applied for the grant and planned the trail, with representative Tony Patchell overseeing the entire operation.

The art trail was funded by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.

Are you a people person looking to further their career?

The closing date for applications is 3 September.

Check out the details on our website or contact Acting General Manager Community Services, Rachel Strauss on 51438412.

Please visit the recruitment section on our website: www.cghs.com.au

Sale Hospital Phone: (03) 5143 8600 Heyfield Hospital Phone: (03) 5139 7979

Maffra District Hospital Phone: (03) 5147 0100 Stretton Park Aged Care Phone: (03) 51 47 2331

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Deaths still high at 80 per cent vaccinated

Concerns over vessel maintenance at port

From John Gwyther, Coongulla: IN his desire to get us “out of the cave”, Scott Morrison continues to avoid talking about the full consequences of the national recovery plan.

The Doherty Institute report is quite unambiguous about the case numbers and deaths that will likely occur as we follow the plan.

Relaxing restrictions at 70 per cent vaccination level of people 16 years and over will mean cases range from 389,000 to 610,000 cases within the first six months and deaths from 1520 to 2710.

That is 30 to 80 deaths per day.

At 80 per cent vaccination, the numbers are 276,000 to 465,000 cases and 980 to 1753 deaths.

The 80 per cent level is designed to avoid more than 80 per cent of intensive care unit beds being used for COVID patients and predicated on “baseline restrictions and ‘partial’ TTIQ (test, trace, isolate, and quarantine) effectiveness”.

So, no total freedom, even at 80 per cent.

As well, 80 per cent of those 16 and over means only 56 per cent of the population, so our children will bear the brunt of the above cases and deaths.

Scott Morrison, once again, fails as national leader because he truly does not understand the role of the leader is to be open and transparent with the people.

He cannot morph the above realities into a cute marketing slogan, so he just ignores them.

As for the “freedom” demonstrators’ demands, easing restrictions at even 50 per cent fully vaccinated (a long way from our current 31 per cent level), would result in more than one million cases and 7000 to 9000 deaths.

Another selfish group of people who don’t want to consider reality.

From Bob Hammill, Sale: SOMETIMES it’s hard to tell a good deal from a bad deal — and I was reminded of that when I recently visited the boat ramp at the Sale canal.

For about a decade I lived in a small Queensland fishing village, and in that time I watched a good boat refurbishing business go through some difficult times.

The businesses had its own slipway which moved big boats into a massive shed fitted with fans, filters and everything else you could imagine.

Unfortunately, the owner struggled to meet all the requirements of the Environment Protection Act, in particular, the need to ‘capture’ all run-off and dust from the removal of antifouling paint.

After spending more than $300,000 on the problem, he just gave up and put the business on the market.

The owner learnt a costly lesson that under the ‘Protection of the ‘Environment Operations Act’, it’s an offence to allow any quantities of antifouling paint (a slow-release poison) to enter our waterways.

Penalties include on-the-spot fines for individuals ranging from $4000 to $7500, and much higher for corporations.

On my visit to the boat ramp at the canal, I learnt a bit more about deals and antifouling paint.

Boat owners can use the canal slipway to sand and replace the antifouling paint on their boats.

Then, all they need to is was to wash down the slipway when they are finished.

To me, that sounds like a fantastic deal for boat owners, but a very poor deal for our own local environment.

Let’s just hope the Port of Sale Precinct Masterplan fixes this problem and makes it a good deal for everyone.

Food supply chain must be secure in lockdown From Peter Walsh, Victorian Leader of The Nationals: VICTORIANS have come to rely on a steady stream of food delivery and online shopping to get through another lockdown.

We need our supply chain more than ever to access essential items and to keep Victoria moving – from the freight drivers transporting food and fibre from Victorian farms, to the truckies and distribution centre workers getting food to supermarket shelves.

But even after 18 months of lockdowns – which are costing our state $1 billion each week – there’s still no plan to stop outbreaks bringing the supply chain to a grinding halt.

The Nationals are calling on the Andrews government to put a proactive plan in place to keep our supply chain moving.

This should include less red tape by providing an exemption for drivers – they’re already subject to rigorous tracking – from requiring Authorised Worker Permits.

There should also be priority vaccination appointments and the introduction of rapid testing for all freight and distribution centre workers.

Lastly, the government should make it easier for drivers to get tested, with testing sites that are conveniently located on major transport corridors where there is parking for heavy vehicles.

These are simple changes that could be put in place right now to protect workers in our supply chain and to make sure Victorians are able to access vital supplies in our time of need.

Every week in lockdown is costing our state and compounding social and mental health harms to our kids, families and older Victorians.

A healthy, functioning supply chain is a crucial step to keeping our state moving and on track for recovery, to make sure we can get Victoria back on top.

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A sad tale from the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 In response to last week's article in the Gippsland Times regarding the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu pandemic, Alice Mills of Briagolong sent in the following letter which was written to her grandparents, detailing the tragic death of a relative, a mother of seven.

Alice thinks she was probably in her late 30s or early 40s at the time of her death:

Written to my grandparents Walter and Alice Hicks and my mother Jessie, from Walter’s sister-in-law Sophia Hicks, wife of his brother Wearn.

Ben Hicks (1865-1947) married Sissy 1894. They had seven daughters; May was the eldest.

Frank Williams was probably a brother.

Tom, son, was a World War 1 soldier.

— Alice Mills “Roma” Bethungra, April 31st, 1919.

Dear Walter and Allie,

Sis he said had a little bronchial trouble which would soon clear up with the medicine etc and left Ben and the girls quite satisfied that things would soon be alright.

But on Monday afternoon May (who had been nursing her mother and all the others) noticed a change in dear Sissy and rang up for the doctor again.

He came out on Monday night and gave them no hope.

The dear girl was sinking then and passed peacefully away at eight o’clock on Tuesday morning.

The doctor at once pronounced it pneumonic influenza and quarantined and isolated the place which meant that none of us were able to go near them, so you can imagine how hard it has been for us all to be so near and yet so far.

Poor May and Ben had to do everything for the dear girl after her death themselves.

It seemed all too cruel.

The Health Officers came to the place about the burial etc, of course being quarantined meant that none of them could leave the place.

But poor old Ben said he was going to no matter what came so the authorities allowed them to take her themselves

providing no others went, and I believe it was a sad and lonely little cortege that left Trelawney at 7.30 this morning (dated April 31st), only the undertaker and four from Trelawney.

Ben, Tom, Frank Williams and Jack Turner and laid the dear girl to rest in Bethungra cemetery.

They are nearly distracted and no wonder for the loss of such a good and loving mother and wife is a most cruel blow.

Sissy’s mother, Lalla, and Frank Williams came over about two weeks ago and are still here and unfortunately they, mother and Lalla, are in bed also, but are on the improve.

Poor old Tom only got home last Saturday, a sad home-coming for the poor boy.

We have not seen him yet.

Wearn was sick in bed also for three or four days last week, but thank God he is better again.

I would have been up to Trelawney to help them only for Wearn being in bed.

We all earnestly pray now that it will clear up. It is a cursed thing and seems to be getting all over the country.

We heard that you had been down to Melbourne to meet Arthur. You must be delighted to have him home safe and sound again.

Our boys so far are well.

Jim is down in Sydney at school and of course we feel anxious about him but I believe every precaution in taken with them. He is going to Cranbrook Boys’ School.

Now dear ones, I cannot write more tonight.

Our united love to your Dear selves and Jessie.

Trusting you are all well.

Your affect.

Sister Soph.

No doubt you will be anxiously waiting for news about Dear Sissy’s sad death.

It seems all too terrible and we can scarcely realise it.

The dear girl was so well and the picture of health always.

Most of the children at Trelawney have had colds and were in bed two and three days and got better again.

Sis also got the cold and went to bed last Monday and did not seem to be too bad until Sunday.

Ben thought he would get the doctor out to see the lot of them.

He the doctor, came on Sunday afternoon and said it was just ordinary influenza and that the girls (nearly all of whom were down) were right able to get up.

“The dear girl was sinking then and passed peacefully away at eight o’clock on Tuesday morning.

The doctor at once pronounced it pneumonic influenza and quarantined and isolated the place which meant that none of us were able to go near them, so you can imagine how hard it has been for us all to be so near and yet so far ... It seemed all too cruel.”

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A lockdown Father’s Day WITH it set to be a lockdown Father’s Day this year, sons and daughters are going to have to get creative to spoil dad.

With local businesses struggling — this year, more than ever — it is important to buy locally to find dad that perfect pressie.

Many local businesses are offering delivery or click and collect, enabling devoted offspring to select something online and have it delivered to the doorstep or collected.

It might simply be a book — which dad can enjoy relaxing in the spring sunshine with a tea or coffee, and just escape.

Or it might be a takeaway meal from a local business, either delivered to the door or collected after a phone call or online order.

There’s also the option of making a homemade treat — sourcing ingredients from a local shop.

If your culinary skills don’t extend to baking a cake or making a full meal, there are other options.

Platters are always popular,

Some dad jokes to get the gang groaning this Father’s Day How do you follow Will Smith in the snow?

You follow the fresh prints.

What do you call a factory that makes okay products?

A ‘satisfactory’.

and can be shared with the whole household.

Who doesn’t enjoy local cheeses, prosciutto, olives and a crusty locally-made loaf of bread, washed down by a glass of Gippsland wine? It’s also a sneaky opportunity to spoil yourself as well.

A barbie on the back deck with the household may also fit the bill, even if it’s just a snag from the local butcher in fresh bread. Right now, we all welcome the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and sunshine, breathe and just talk.

But remember, the best gift you can give dad is your time, especially under the current trying circumstances.

If you don’t live in the same household, a video call or phone call can do wonders for both of you, and can involve everyone in both households.

If you do live in the same household, getting out with dad for a walk during exercise time is a good way to clear heads and connect.

Everyone is doing it tough right now, and the odd “I love you” can do wonders.

What did the cleaner say when he jumped out of the closet?

“Supplies!”

“Dad, did you get a haircut?”

“No, I got them all cut!”

What does a baby computer call his father?

‘Data’.

Which days are the strongest?

Saturday and Sunday, because the rest are weekdays.

Where do pirates get their hooks?

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What do you call a beehive without an exit?

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What’s green and has wheels?

Grass. I lied about the wheels.

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Library click, collect

Sale library staff Michael Kewish and Lisa-Maree Maynard prepare click and collect orders.

WELLINGTON Bluegrass Jammers aims to provide an opportunity for musicians interested in bluegrass and traditional old time country music to get together and play the music they love on a regular basis.

Wellington Bluegrass Jammers’ aims 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 of the sessions is to encourage participation and enjoyment.

For more information, including clips of jamming and events that might be happening once COVID restrictions allow, visit the group’s Facebook page, or phone Steve on 0431 513 579.

immersing themselves in a fictional story.

“Click and collect is a way of still being able to access a physical book or other resource while doing so in a COVID-safe manner.”

Library users can also phone their local branch — in Sale, Maffra, Heyfield, Rosedale, Yarram or Stratford — or email librarians at library@ wellington.vic.gov.au

Once the order is made, people can then collect the resources from the corresponding library.

Online resources are available at all times, for anyone who has a current library card.

The click and collect service is available at the Maffra, Stratford, Rosedale, Heyfield and Yarram library branches on their usual weekday opening days from 10am to 4pm, but not weekends.

Sale library collection is available from 10am to 4pm weekdays, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.

The service is not available on Sunday.

No overdue fines apply.

Sale Art Circle meets on Wednesdays

NOT-for-profit community group Sale Art Circle meets in Sale on Wednesdays (COVID restrictions permitting).

Interested people are invited to go along with their art projects and enjoy the company of other like-minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Participants can enjoy a cuppa and chat while they learn from each other.

Regular workshops are one of the many features of Sale Art Circle.

Sale Art Circle meets Wednesdays at Gwen Webb Hall, 116 Market St, Sale, between 10am and 3pm.

To find out more, phone Sandy on 0402 638 851, or search for Sale Art Circle on Facebook.

Community and sports clubs, charity organisations, schools, playgroups and kindergartens are welcome to send in images and a few words about the activities they are undertaking. This is a great way to promote your organisation — and accepted items are published free of charge. We just need the first and surnames of people pictured from left to right (unless large groups or crowds), and images should be about 300kb or higher.

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LIBRARIES across Wellington Shire may be closed as a result of current restrictions, but bookworms can continue reading via its click and collect service.

Click and collect, which has proven popular during previous lockdowns, allows readers to choose books or other library resources by placing them ‘on hold’ via the online catalogue, and then later collecting them.

Wellington Shire Council mayor Garry Stephens encouraged people to use the service at a time when physically browsing the shelves was not possible.

“During periods of lockdown, this has become a vital service for the community and it is muchloved by people across the shire,” Cr Stephens said.

“For many people, borrowing and reading a book is a way of taking care of their mental health, whether it is a way of learning or simply

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www.gippslandtimes.com.au The Strzelecki Stringbusters will perform on Saturday, September 18, COVID restrictions permitting.

Bloomin’ pity, but next month’s spring orchid show is cancelled SALE and District Orchid Club has cancelled its spring show this year.

Club vice president Peter Ayres said the difficulties of bringing judges from Melbourne under current COVID restrictions and uncertainties made the event difficult to run.

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

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

Stringbusters are coming to Stratford

THE Stratford Courthouse is hopeful that restrictions will be lifted in time for The Strzelecki Stringbusters to perform on Saturday, September 18.

The Strzelecki Stringbusters is a 14 piece string band featuring guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, double bass and harmonica.

These festival favourites play many styles of music from bluegrass and Western swing to country and the blues.

The band members live, work and play in the hills around the Strzelecki Ranges.

Tickets are $25 and can be booked at stratfordcourthouse.com.au

Health care card and pensioner concession card holders who are Wellington Shire residents can obtain free entry by entering promotion code CompTicket2021 when booking. Doors open at 7pm and the Wit’s End Bar will be open.

The event is being presented with assistance from Arts Centre Victoria, MusicForVictoria and the Wellington Shire.

Local schools can apply for funding to install solar panels on roofs

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APPLICATIONS are now open for schools to apply for funding to install solar power systems.

The Greener Government School Buildings program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at schools and to upgrade school facilities to become more energy efficient and sustainable.

Education Minister James Merlino said the program would not just benefit the environment, but help reduce power bills for schools.

The program will remove the up front costs of installing a system that may otherwise discourage schools from pursuing this option.

Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing said the intitiative followed the success of a pilot program. “... the rollout of solar panels for more government schools across eastern Victoria will keep our school buildings and infrastructure working hard to generate energy and contribute to Victoria’s renewable energy supply,” she said.

“This is also a really great way for students to learn first-hand about the differences we can all make to reduce emissions and improve sustainability.”

The Greener Government School Buildings program follows the success of a pilot program rolled out across 42 schools in 2019 which generated more than 1200 megawatts of electricity annually, have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1300 tonnes and saved schools more than $270,000 in electricity bills. Schools can apply for a solar panel system at www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au Applications close on Friday, October 8.

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HIS large parcel of vacant residential land, zoned ‘general residential’, is at the end of a Wurruk court, offering a peaceful lifestyle within walking distance to the primary school and bowls club.

The allotment measures about 6120 square metres, and has a frontage of about 67.5 metres.

Services available at the front of the allotment include power, telephone and water.

The property is directly opposite a walking path into Sale’s central business district.

Brief details: Property: About 6120 square metres of land zoned 'general residential'.

Address: 19-23 Railway Crescent, Wurruk.

Price: $299,000.

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Stunning A executive residence

GENTS say this truly magnificent residence in prestigious northern Maffra is magnificently built, with “a layout to rival the best homes in the area”.

The family home has three levels of living, with a kitchen, dining and family room and two outdoor entertainment areas on the first level.

The second level is dedicated to entertaining, with a spacious lounge area and a separate rumpus or media room.

The third level has four bedrooms, an ensuite and the main bathroom.

The large master suite is a feature, with its north-west facing aspect, his-and-hers walk-in robes and a balcony that has mountain views.

Other features include a double garage and established gardens.

Near Maffra Recreation Reserve and local wetland walking trails, agents say this is a stunning executive residence in Maffra’s best location.

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, two bathroom residence with plenty of room for entertaining.

Address: 106 Boisdale St, Maffra.

Price: $820,000.

Agent: Wellington Real Estate, Maffra. Phone Kevin Read on 0488 411 026.

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GENTS say this highly desirable 4.1 hectare property is divided into four paddocks with tree breaks, and has a lock-up shed and town water.

The new owner will also have the option of leasing 1.4 hectares of adjoining crown land.

There is a planning permit active to build a home on the land, which is on the edge of Rosedale near the primary school and recreation reserve.

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Address: 33-59 Cricket St, Rosedale.

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It says the visa will respond to workforce shortages in the agriculture and primary industry sectors, and recent changes to the Working Holiday Maker program developed as part of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

The Australian Agriculture Visa will be available to workers across the agriculture (including meat processing), fisheries and forestry sectors and provide a basis for the growth of Australia’s primary industries as they strive to reach $100 billion in value by 2030.

The program will be operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The government says it will immediately commence industry consultations to understand needs across the agricultural sector.

In a statement, it said the departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Home Affairs and Agriculture, Water and the Environment will design the visa “to ensure a high degree of integrity and safeguards for workers”.

Regulations to enable the creation of the Australian Agriculture Visa will be in place by the end of September 2021, and operation of the visa will depend on negotiations with partner countries.

The government says its primary and growing method for meeting agricultural workforce shortages are the existing Seasonal Worker Program and Pacific Labour Scheme, and the new visa program will build on these.

“Between now and March 2022, the number of Pacific and Timorese workers in Australia will double to over 24,000,” the statement read.

“These workers are highly valued by Australian industry and are critical to Australia’s horticultural and meat processing sectors, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The Australian Agriculture Visa will be open to applicants from a range of countries negotiated through bilateral agreements.

Full conditions will be developed and implemented during the next three years as the visa comes into operation.

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The Victorian Farmers Federation says a key issue with bringing overseas seasonal workers into the country is quarantine, and decision makers needed to “stop passing the buck” on their responsibilities for quarantining.

The VFF says it wants to see “real solutions” offered to fill the projected 24,000 vacant positions on farms across Australia in coming months.

President Emma Germano said recent comments

by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews that the newlyannounced Agriculture Visa was “a fantasy” was cold comfort for nervous farmers ahead of peak production times.

“Farmers are certainly not living in a fantasy world at the moment,” she said.

“The reality is our industry as a whole is facing labour shortages of more than 24,000 workers across Australia.

“Once again farmers could be forced to plough crops into the ground and watch produce rot on tress again this year.

“What we need is for the Victorian and federal governments to offer real, progressive and future-minded decisions and solutions and not resort to political point scoring with no real action.”

Ms Germano added that with the recently-announced Agriculture Visa promised to be in place by September 30, the details of the quarantine arrangements needed to streamlined as a priority.

“The fact is it’s been more than 18 months since COVID-19 first arrived in Australia and our leaders are still feuding over quarantine arrangements and facilities,” she said.

“We need our leaders to deliver a solution and a pathway forward immediately — and we will be holding them to account on this.”

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“Quarantine places remain the biggest constraint to bringing in overseas workers where there are no Australians to fill workforce shortages.

“The government is working closely with states and territories to ensure we can meet future workforce needs across all sectors."”

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the agriculture visa would deliver what so many primary producers were “crying out for”.

“It will give regional Australia the workers they need to get produce to plate in Australia, as well as our export markets,” he said.

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the agriculture

workforce shortage has been a major issue during COVID. “While our farmers and industries have gone about their work keeping Australians and the world fed and clothed, they have done so under workforce constraints,” he said.

“This is a structural change to the agricultural workforce.

“It gives our farmers a confidence to plant a crop and know that they’ll be able to get it into the supply chain.

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ENTRIES for the 2021 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards are now open.

Many business have faced adversities and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has also provided possibilities for new opportunities to emerge.

There is now a $5000 cash prize on offer for the winner of the Gippsland Agribusiness of the Year, and every business entering any category will be in contention to win.

With ongoing COVID-19 restrictions putting an indefinite hold on international travel, money ordinarily required for the international airfare and accommodation associated with a global agrifood insights study trip will now stay in the region, and allow a business owner to re-invest their $5000 cash prize in themselves or their business.

The winner will also connect with an agrifood tech team to create a specific winner’s “package” that may include access to thought leaders and events to support their business in its next stage of growth and innovation.

Food and Fibre Gippsland chief executive Nicola Pero is encouraging businesses of all sizes to get their entries together and submitted by September 19.

“Rather than hold onto this $5k until international travel might be possible ... we decided to let it have some positive impact right now – when there are many businesses needing a spirit lifter at the end of what has been another extraordinary year of circumstances and events,” she said.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing the entries, celebrating the achievements of the people behind the scenes, and rewarding their success across the premier and category awards.”

Alongside the Gippsland Agribusiness of the Year sit two other highly regarded accolades ; the Young Agribusiness Leader of the Year, supported the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation and the Female Agribusiness Leader of the Year, supported

by Leadership Victoria.

Winners of these awards secure themselves a place in an emerging leaders leadership program and a women’s leadership program, supporting them to grow their leadership capacity and help their businesses thrive.

Many food and fibre businesses have had to be innovative during the pandemic, and the Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards may just be the platform to show off what they have achieved.

After managing the awards program for the past com.au or phone 0405 541 460 during business two years, Kate Foster has moved onto the role of hours.

Wellington Shire Council economic development The awards program has been made possible manager. through the support of a range of corporate, governIn her place is the efficiency coach Liz Fleming, ment and industry organisations. and she is available to guide businesses through Every business which submits an entry will be in the entry process, helping them bring together the running for the $5000 cash prize, but entries the best information for their entry and category. received before September 19.

She can be emailed at awards@foodandfibregippsland.

Tools to get dairy farm irrigators more crop for their drop DAIRY Australia says it wants to inspire dairy businesses to be more agile and responsive through greater integration of technology and data.

The Smarter Irrigation for Profit 2 project, in its second year, is delivering innovative tools and technology for dairy farmers to enhance their irrigation efficiency.

It builds on the research developed in the threeyear Smarter Irrigation for Profit 1 project and tests those findings at Dairy optimisation sites across all dairying regions in Australia.

These sites are dairy farms that are set up to test the latest in innovative irrigation technology and measure how effective it is in ensuring optimal water efficiency.

To deliver the project, Dairy Australia has partnered with a range of agricultural sectors, as well as the Australian government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program.

Dairy Australia managing director, David Nation, said more dairy farmers than ever were taking advantage of irrigation to increase their

production in drier months.

“We want to ensure dairy farmers have access to the latest information to increase pasture and crop yield from their water, to get more crop for their drop,” he said.

“The technologies used in the Smarter Irrigation for Profit 2 project help farmers make better irrigation decisions, thereby improving water efficiency and creating more profit.”

Technology like soil moisture monitoring probes and apps have been tested on dairy optimisation site farms across Australia, and are available for dairy farmers to use.

For the latest tools, resources and information, visit the Smarter Irrigation for Profit 2 webpage on the Dairy Australia website at dairyaustralia. com.au/SIP2

The Smarter Irrigation for Profit 2 project is supported by funding from the Australian government’s Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment as part of its Rural R&D for Profit program, and Dairy Australia.

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

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

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Please forward resume and covering letter to rivers@nataccom.com.au

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Catholic College Sale "Every Student, Every Day"

Forthcoming Vacancies on the Gippsland Lakes Coordinating Committee.

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

The Minister for Water is seeking expressions of interest for up to five community member positions and one independent chairperson. The terms of appointment for members are due to commence this year.

The committee provides advice to the Minister for Water on environmental issues and priorities within the Gippsland Lakes and its catchment.

The committee generally meets quarterly for a full day and attends functions and events when available.

Community applicants are being sought from the following fields: ● A current member of the community within the Gippsland Lakes catchment area ● A current member of a local recreational water user group with an interest in the Gippsland Lakes

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

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

Good communication skills and strong attention to details.

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

A competitive salary will be offered to the suitable candidate.

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

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Applications close September 5, 2021.

WAITRESS

Waitress required for Indian restaurant. Part time position Tuesday - Sunday. Please send resumes to 245 York st, Sale.

All applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 1. Waterway management - Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the waterway management issues in the Gippsland Lakes and the relevant strategies 2.

Environment or natural resources management - Demonstrated understanding of the key strategic issues and risks in dealing with environmental or natural resource management challenges for the Gippsland Lakes 3. Water resource management and the water industry - Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the water industry and water resource management in the catchment 4. Community engagement - an ability to build partnerships with the community and a strong commitment to consult with stakeholders and partners in the catchment.

5. Public administration and corporate governance - an understanding of the roles, duties and governance obligations of Ministerial Advisory Committees and the ability to effectively undertake these responsibilities.

6. Demonstrated recent experience in working in collaborative programs with other groups and individuals How to apply: Applicants are required to register an account on the Get on Board website (https:/getonboard.vic.gov.au) prior to applying online.

Applicants should view all documents attached to the advertisement prior to applying.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact us on the details below.

Applicants with further enquiries or those with difficulties in accessing the documents should contact Bruce Hammond on 0457 204 537.

Expressions of Interest close midnight 13th September, 2021.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represents the diversity of our communities. Women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, young people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex people are encouraged to apply.

Classifieds deadline for Friday’s Gippsland Times is 9:30am Thursday Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 - Page 25

Situations Vacant

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Tenders

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2013 VW Caddy Maxi Crew van, 4 door, diesel, manual, roof racks, tow bar, air cond., cruise, 200 series VX Landcruiser excellent cond., ZUW-635 V8 diesel, 25,000 km, pearl white, 1LW1ZC, $15,000. 0409 539 649. $113,500. P:0417 359 011

TOYOTA

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2022-040

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Footpath Renewal Works

Cars

Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil contractors to tender for renewal of footpaths across Maffra, Heyfield, Gormandale, Stratford, Dargo, and Rosedale.

Mercedes Benz

2000 model, V8, reg.

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

Practical completion date: 31st March 2022.

All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www. eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Project Engineer, Yash Sachar on (03) 5142 3283 or by e-mail to yashs@wellington.vic.gov.au.

2013 SUBARU

SMALL BUS

Forester, auto, 103,250 km., 6 mths reg., great Mazda T34 small bus, cond., AAY-221, $20,000 sunroof, air conditioning ONO. Ph: 0414 774 144. and heating $8000 o.n.o.

Ph 0455 333 254.

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Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 29 September 2021.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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Public Notices

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Financial Adviser

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

4WD

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Deaths

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DELAHUNTY, Peter James.

23/01/1947 - 21/08/2021 Dearly loved and loving husband of June.

Devoted, loving and loved father of Mark (dec.), Michelle, Rachael and Sean.

Loving stepfather of Nic and Jeremy (both dec.)

Loving father-in-law to David and Debbie.

Much loved and loving brother and brother-in-law of John and Judy.

Loving, loved and proud Poppy to Jamie, Travis, Courtney- Lea, Samantha, Charlotte and Tessa.

Dearly loved brotherin-law of Terry and loving uncle to her family.

A kind, gentle, caring and funny man, who helped so many in the community, and also known as Santa 2004 model, no reg. or to many more. roadworthy, $2500, vin. no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027. My darling man You were my rock Phone 0455 333 254.

My heart and soul.

Fly free on your Santa sleigh beautiful man.

4 cylinder, 2.4L petrol, With all my love, June xxx 71,550kms, excellent cond., ZQV-843 $20,500. Peter's family extend their eternal gratitude to Phone 0417 052 687.

Dr. Nandah, Palliative Care, Gary Mac and the staff of the Surgical ward for their ongoing care and compassion of Peter and the constant and respectful support for June.

FORD TERRITORY HONDA CR-V VTi-L

Kalbar Operations Community Grant Fund Round 3

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2022-042

Briagolong Recreation Reserve Tennis Court Redevelopment Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified contractors to tender for the design and construction of 3 new tennis courts and 1 multi-purpose court facility at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve. Works include design, demolition, drainage, concrete and pavement construction, asphalting, acrylic surfacing and line marking. Electrical works include design, installation of LED Flood lights, controls and switch boards.

Practical completion date: 30 March 2022.

Homelessness Worker Full-time, Ongoing Sale location Leading community services organisation Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 29 September 2021.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

Situations Vacant

The Homelessness Worker will provide a range of accommodation and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The broad aim of the role from a housing provision perspective is to provide short-term housing assistance to individuals and families in crisis as a result of homelessness or impending homelessness. The program also provides tenancy administration for both transitional and crisis housing.

Learn more For more information and visit https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/li sting/ Interested?

If this sounds like you, apply today.

Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) Address the Core selection criteria

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INTERSTATE and INTRASTATE TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED Your duties will include but are not limited: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Transportation of general freight.

Participate in the loading and unloading of vehicles.

Daily prestart checks on the vehicles and equipment.

Restraining of loads correctly and safely.

Correctly managing fatigue in each journey.

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

Complying with all Bedggoods policies and procedures.

Must have a current HC or MC licence.

Must provide a Vic Roads Licence print out.

Experience preferable but not essential.

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If under 18, the parents signatures as well.

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

Sanders Basin Underdrain and Civil Works

CONTRACT: GW521

This is a Lump Sum Contract, in the form of AS 4000-1997 (as amended) General Conditions of Contract, for the provision of all labour and material, site preparation works necessary for the Construction of the Sanders Basin Underdrain and Civil Works. The works include the underdrain channel system, underdrain pumping system, electrical works, civil works at the basin, an off cover pumping system and everything required to deliver these works.

Position closes: Wed 8 September 2021

Pharmacist, Intern Pharmacist and Dispensary Assistant Positions Available GP1631558

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All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Shire Council’s eProcure website (www. eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender documents or by contacting the Project Engineer, Mike Kareem on (03) 5142 3156 or by e-mail to mikek@wellington.vic.gov.au.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Opening 16 August 2021.

Closing 30 September with applicants notified of outcomes October 2021.

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

We are currently looking for Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and Dispensary Assistants to join our teams at the following stores - Chemist Warehouse Sale, Chemist Warehouse Traralgon and Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale. Both Part Time and Full Time positions are available.

Applicants must have a current AHPRA registration and/or Certificate III with eligibility to work in Australia.

To apply please visit: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/careers and search for Reference Number - 54409

A Tender Site Meeting or online tender meeting (depending on Covid restrictions during the week of) will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, 8 September 2021.

Please register an expression of interest to Justin Tile to receive an invitation.

A copy of the specification may be obtained from: •Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW521 – (Tenderer Company Name)” (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Vic no later than 4.00 PM (AEST) Thursday, 30 September 2021.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer, Justin Tile, on 03 5177 4883 or 0436 392 610, or at Justin.Tile@gippswater.com.au

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DELAHUNTY, Peter.

Pete the world's best personal Santa! So many years of memories to treasure of a beautiful kind man with a heart of gold. You will be missed.

Our sincere condolences to June and family.

- Riny, Martyn, Lilian, Clancy and Marlon, Susan, Hannah, Amelia and Alexandra and Corey.

FARRUGIA, Orland.

Husband of Judith Ann Farrugia (dec.).

Father of Suzanne Stekic, Michelle Farrugia and Mark Farrugia.

Grandfather of Jordan Hamm, Madison Hamm-Stekic, Eden Stekic, Joshua Farrugia, Judith Farrugia, Eli Farrugia, Isaac Farrugia and Sophia Farrugia.

Your love was shown in action not words, with a loyalty like no other.

Now re-united with your one true love, but forever in our hearts.

We love you, we will miss you.

Until we meet again.

HENDERSON, Ian Malcolm.

20/4/1955 - 12/8/2021 Passed away surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.

Loved son of John and Rita (both dec.).

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Robyn and Graeme, Donald (dec.), Peter and Faye, Andrew (dec.), Sandra (dec.), Stuart and Rachael.

Loving husband of Lyn and adored father of Kate and Daniel, and father-in-law of Dale and Briege.

Much loved Granddad of Bayley and Lachlan and Lotte.

Very special uncle to all of his nieces and nephews.

Forever missed, but always in our hearts.

Deaths

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LINDREA (nee Bamford), Jean.

23/2/1927 - 28/8/2021 Passed away peacefully at Royal Freemasons Nursing Home Sale.

Much loved wife of Bill (dec.).

Much loved mother to Ralph, Helen, Judy, Jim, Geoff, and Steve.

Loved mother-in-law to Ruth (dec.), Daryl, Merv, Gwen, Chris, and Sheryl.

Dearly loved Nan to 19 grandchildren, and many, many great grandchildren.

Reunited with Dad. Cherished memories are ours to keep.

Rest in Peace Truly loved Mum and best friend.

I will miss you every day.

I will miss our visits, coffee and cake.

All ours talks we shared.

I am happy you are now back with Dad. It was your wish even though I didn't want you to go. You were truly loved by all.

Rest in peace my beautiful Mum. Love always, Judy.

Loved mother of Jim. Mother-in-law of Gwen.

Nan of Robert, Karen, Melanie and Troy.

Great nan of 10.

You will be loved and missed forever in our hearts.

There are no words to tell you Mum what losing you has meant, but know that each day will bring memories of all the happy years we spent.

You continued on to enjoy every precious moment after Dad had left, your strength surprised us all until you heard Dad call.

We are happy knowing you are both together again looking over us.

The memories of your wonderful life will be in our hearts forever and your love will keep us strong as our lives goes on.

Dearly loved by Geoff and Chris, Ben, Adam, Angela, Jason, Michael and families.

Mum, You are the heart of our family, always guiding us with love and endless cakes and cups of tea.

I am so proud to be your son and very honoured at every moment spent with you, not a day will go by without us thinking of you and Dad. I love you forever, Stephen.

Deaths

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McCOLE, Alan.

01/03/1930 - 21/08/2021 Passed away peacefully at home in Maffra, aged 91 with family around him.

Much loved husband of Shirley and Dad to Douglas and Bruce.

Special Pa to Georgia and Amy. Loved and respected by Su-ellan, Liza and Peng.

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SCHULTZ, Jenny.

I am very grateful for many years of music tuition with Jenny.

I will treasure her patient and kind encouragements in my heart and always remember her as a dear friend.

- Marieke.

SCHULTZ, Jenny.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Fred and family. A dear MISSEN, (Lay) June. friend that will be sadly 20/06/1927 - 29/8/2021 missed.

Loved wife of Ray (dec.). Love, Julie and Damian Much loved mother to her Hall. children and their families.

Sister to Sydney, (dec.)

David (dec.), and John.

SCHULTZ, Jenny.

Loved aunt of Nancy You were our dear friend.

Pearce, Jennifer Wilkins, But you were also our Shirley Mowat and their faithful organist, our families. provider of morning tea A life well lived with so and often our leader of many great memories. services. Together you and Fred were the glue that held our little congregation together.

MOWAT, Jack.

Our thoughts and prayers 8/12/1925-26/8/2021 Passed away peacefully are with Fred and family. at Wonthaggi Hospital on Love, your friends of the August 26, 2021, aged 95. former St Johns Giffard Beloved son of Hamilton West Uniting Church.

In Gods care. and Elizabeth (Bessie) Mowat (both dec.).

Brother of Allan, Nell, Wal and Flo (all dec.).

Loving Husband, Dad, STREET, (nee Langham), Grandpa and Great Shirley Anne.

Formerly Misseos Grandpa.

A caring and generous 14/8/1946 - 22/8/2021 man who was so proud of Passed away peacefully his family and their many at the Sale Hospital. Aged 75 years. achievements.

We can't bring back the A loved sister, mother and days spent together, nan. Mother to Deb (dec.), those we love don't fade Ricky, Jodie, and Jamie away, the love stays in (dec.).Mother-in-law to Gary. Nan to Taylah and our hearts forever.

We will miss you always. Ashlee. Sister and sisterDevoted and loving in-law to Isabell and Ian, husband to Beryl, father of Mickey, and Gertie. Auntie Sharon, Kerri, Robyn and to Jeames.

Mum had many special Lisa Grandpa to Rebecca, friends that she classed as family. Thank you to David (dec), Emily, Jason, Madison, Toni, Gavin and everyone who was part of her life.

Cassie Great grandpa to Jack, Mum you are free now, free as a bird.

Ruby, Grace, Kaia and Maeve.

Tears in our eyes will wipe My darling husband Jack, away, but the love in our thank you for 631/2 hearts is there to stay. wonderful years, so proud Now you are peacefully to be your wife. I will miss sleeping away from all you each day in every your pain, but the love in way. If I could have a life our hearts will always time wish, one that could remain. come true, I would want to Words are few, thoughts wish with all my heart for are deep. Memories of yesterday and you. I will you are ours to keep. miss you always and God has you in his keeping and we have you forever.

Your precious Darling always in our hearts.

Beryl.

On Sunday evening of God Bless.

August 22, Shirley got called home. All her pain and suffering is no more.

RIP Mum. MOWAT, Jack.

Ricky, Sofia, Jordan, and 8/12/1925 - 26/8/2021 Anais Misseos.

Late of Wonthaggi, formerly of Echuca and Private Cremation Willung.

Loved husband of Beryl, mother to Sharon, Robyn, Kerrie, Lisa and their families.

WAIN, Allan Francis.

Brother to Allan, Nell, 8/4/1947 - 24/8/2021 Wally and Florrie (all Dearly loved Dad of Dec).

Button and Kimmy, Much loved and respected father-in-law to Ben. Uncle to Denise (Dec), Adored Grandpa Mus of Phillip, Graeme, Carol and Kelsie and Ethan. their families.

Soulmate of Jan. Jack lived for his family Forever in our hearts, until and farm life, we have we meet again. many fond memories.

Mum, I couldn't have wished for a better mother in-law, you inspired me in so many ways and were always there for us, SCHULTZ always in my heart.

(Steele, Fordham), - Sheryl.

Jennifer Anne.

8/5/1947 - 23/8/2021 Nan, Passed away at we miss you so much St. Vincent's Hospital, already. Our memories Melbourne. with you and Pa are now Aged 74 years. our gold, the most Dearly loved wife of Fred. meaningful life lessons Mother of Broughton and locked away in our hearts Viv, Tim and Kaz, Kirrily forever. and Nigel.

Of all the things you Grandmother of seven taught us the most cherished girls and boys. valuable is that "family is Big sister of Glenis and everything".

Mick, Kaye and Geoff.

We are so proud to be Called to the Choir of your grandchildren and so Angels. happy that you are now back home with Pa. My darling wife, We love you endlessly.

We thought we would - Daniel, Helen, and watch the sunset together Stephanie, Victoria, Karl, but you were snatched Violet and Maxwell and away.

Kate.

You opened my eyes and ears to so many new things, I am so proud of you. 'til we meet again my love.

Funerals

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FARRUGIA A private funeral service for Mr Orland Farrugia will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 1:30pm TOMORROW (Wednesday September 1, 2021), followed by a private cremation.

In Memoriam

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Michael Callaghan 16/11/1923 01/09/2011 Loving husband of Shirley (deceased) and father of Chris, Anne, Pauline, Tim, Pete, Bern and Liz.

Please see our website for Livestream details.

HENDERSON A private funeral service for Mr Ian Malcolm Henderson will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 2pm on MONDAY (September 6, 2021), followed by a private cremation.

Please see our website for Livestream details.

LINDREA (nee Bamford) A private funeral service for Mrs Jean Lindrea will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 11am on THURSDAY (September 2, 2021), followed by burial at the Sale Cemetery.

Please see our website for Livestream details.

McCOLE A private funeral service for Mr Alan McCole WAS HELD.

Our dear dad passed away 10 years ago and his place in our hearts still burns brightly.

Bereavement Thanks

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BUTCHER, Lorna.

Brian (Binnie), Pauline, Vicki, Sharon and families would sincerely like to thank everyone for the love and support given to us on the loss of Lorna.

Your kind words, cards, flowers, food, phone calls and messages have meant more than you will ever know.

Special thanks to Dr John Bergin and staff at Inglis Medical Centre for your dedicated care.

Thanks also to the staff at Sale Gardens Care Community for your support and care for the short time Lorna was with you. Appreciation and thanks to Pal and Brad Semmens for your compassion and heartfelt service, we are extremely grateful.

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

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

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

SCHULTZ (Steele, Fordham) For funeral arrangements for Mrs Jennifer Anne Schultz, please check our website or phone:

Funeral Directors WAIN Due to current restrictions, a private funeral service for Mr Allan Francis Wain will be held at Our Chapel, Maffra on FRIDAY (September 3, 2021) commencing at 1:30pm.

Please visit our website for the livestream of Allan's service.

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Barrry & Annette Lett

People with questions about vaccination should speak with their GP.

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More eligible cohorts have been opening up, so it’s best to check — you may be eligible for vaccination and not know it. For more information about vaccination, go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.

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No flowers by request, donations in Allan's memory to Dementia Australia would be appreciated. Please visit: www.dementia.org.au

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DELAHUNTY Due to current Covid restrictions the funeral service for Mr. Peter Delahunty will be private and by invitation only.

Peter's service will be live streamed from the Gippsland Memorial Park Crematorium chapel in Traralgon on FRIDAY (September 3rd, 2021) at 1.30pm.

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Sport

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Robbins set to lead the Eagles Liam Durkin

THE Robbins name will take out another section on the Maffra Football-Netball Club honour board, with Anthony Robbins appointed senior coach for 2022.

As has been the way at Maffra since virtually the turn of the century, the Eagles have appointed someone fully immersed in the rich history and tradition of the club to the senior coaching job.

A Maffra FNC life member, Robbins played more than 150 senior games and has coached the Eagles to premierships and grand finals at reserve and under 18 level.

In taking on the top job, Robbins said he was honoured to be given the nod.

“I’m very humbled being given the opportunity by the club to coach Maffra — it has been a big part of my life,” he said.

“It’s been a bit of a journey being involved in the footy club since I played my first game in 1985.”

Robbins will have a good grasp on the group and list at his disposal, as he has worked closely with the senior team as a midfield coach and chairman of selectors in recent years.

Because of this, Maffra players should be able to enjoy a smooth transition from one familiar face in Wayne Butcher to another in Robbins.

“The players have been very receptive,” he said.

“Having been involved in the senior team I’m there every Tuesday and Thursday (at training), I know them well, I’ve taught quite a lot of them as a teacher at Catholic College, so in some ways it will be relatively seamless.

“There’s still a few that I coached in the under 18s that are playing senior footy at the moment.

“I’ve always wanted to take on the main role, but certainly been very happy to support Wayne and work with the group over that time as well — whatever the club has needed me to do I was quite happy to do.”

Butcher passes on the baton after a lengthy and highly successful career as senior coach, with five premierships from eight grand finals across two stints from 2002 to 2005 and 2014 to 2021.

For obvious reasons the pressure to perform would appear immense from the outside, however, Robbins said he was committed to keep driving the standards that have enabled Maffra to achieve numerous flags across the grades for the best part

of the past two decades.

“It certainly is big shoes to fill, but trying to continue a lot of the work that he (Butcher) has done in shaping the footy club is what we have all been about,” he said.

“Equally I feel that support from the club, the players and the community for us to continue.

“We’ve always felt it’s important to have someone in charge who understands the culture and where we’ve come from to where we are.

“We’ve had a wonderful period of success on the field in the last 20 years but many of us remember when we were possibly the whipping boys of the competition, so to understand the journey of an organisation I think helps to continue to lead it — that doesn’t mean a new one couldn’t do it, but it’s been the way we’ve gone.”

With uncertainty still surrounding the remainder of the current season let alone when preseason for 2022 might begin, Robbins said he was keeping things in perspective knowing the season ahead would be a marathon and not a sprint.

“It’s a long game; we’ll just look to revitalise after a lot of issues with COVID,” he said.

“Hopefully we can play a full season of footy and if we can do that, we’re hoping to be thereabouts.

“Not getting too far ahead of ourselves, we just want to get footy back going and playing again. I think that’s what we all want to do — and we’ll see what happens from there.

“There are some under 16 kids coming through that are good and we want to keep the place relatively vibrant for them and give them their opportunity.”

Assisting Robbins on the sidelines will be more rusted-on Maffra people in hall-of-famer Nigel Sellings, former senior captain Ben Batalha and senior premiership player Kal Killoran.

Robbins will continue in the footsteps of his uncle Graham ‘Jugga’ Robbins, who coached the Eagles senior team across two stints in 1983-84 and 2009-11, winning premierships in 2009 and 2010.

If ever there was confirmation Robbins was ready to coach the Maffra senior team, it surely comes from the man he is succeeding in Wayne Butcher, who said in a feature story in the Gippsland Times earlier this year that “Anthony Robbins could coach the side today”.

There is surely no more ringing endorsement than that.

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SALE thoroughbred trainers were unlucky to not leave Moe with a winner on Sunday.

Both Paul Worthington and Damien Walkley prepared runner-up placegetters on the nineevent card.

Worthington’s Panagsama ($12) ran a game second to the well-supported Terindah ($2.40 favourite) in the S&S Equipment Hire Rating 58 Handicap (1014 metres).

The four-year-old son of Warhorse relished the drop back in trip and class, as well as the heavy surface, beaten only a length by the wellperformed former South Australian galloper.

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Panagsama, ridden by boom apprentice jockey Josh Richards, has had just the eight career starts, highlighted by his win on debut at Bairnsdale in December 2020.

Walkley’s charge Bucks ($12) was edged out by hotpot Stradari in a thrilling climax to the Team Staffing ‘Recruiting Now’ Rating 58 Handicap (1623m).

In the final wash-up, a head was the difference between first and second with Bucks again illustrating his love of a heavy trainer.

A son of the champion colt Pierro, Bucks began his career at Lindsay Park and spent time with David Noonan before joining the Walkley stable.

Sunday was his fifth minor placing from 12

Alpine rally is postponed until 2022 because of COVID-19 THE Lock and Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland has been postponed until December 2022.

Organisers said the current lockdown meant they could not work on the roadbook and other instructions.

Additionally, organisers had serious and increasing concerns that competitors from all Australian states and territories, as well the growing contingent of overseas competitors, spectators and media, would not be able to attend.

The event will be postponed until there is “a more stable environment and all state and international borders are fully open”.

The organisers have already spoken with all event sponsors and local stakeholders in east Gippsland to explain the decision.

Organisers said the past 18 months had been a difficult time for these communities, and wanted to ensure it was able to run the most successful event possible.

“If you are able to visit the region over the next few months and support their economy we encourage you to do so,” organisers said in a statement.

“Postponement is not the outcome anyone wanted, or even anticipated, at the beginning of 2021.

“But, to press on in such uncertain times we will wind up running a compromised event.

“This will not do justice to the celebration of Australia’s oldest running motorsport event, and that’s not the way we want to see such an important landmark recognised.”

The rally is now scheduled to be run from December 1 to 4, 2022.

Organisers said they would be working with Motorsport Australia during coming weeks to look at what changes may need to be made to the event documents, and would re-issue those documents as quickly as possible.

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starts, although a first win is surely just around the corner.

Walkley’s other runner, Peppino, finished fourth in the Latrobe Electrical Rating 58 Handicap (1623m) won by Toorak Playboy.

Other performances from Sale runners were as follows: Angelsreach finished eighth and Cheeky Prince ninth in the Cloud Chat Maiden Plate (1214m).

Iona Heart was last in the Ladbrokes Moe Cup October 15 Rating 58 Handicap (1214m).

Kilmany trained He’s Stryking ran fifth in the Moe Denture Clinic Rating 58 Handicap (2439m) for trainer Cliff Murray.

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Football, netball is in doubt Liam Durkin

THE Gippsland League has abandoned its final round of the home-and-away season.

The Round 18 matches had been rescheduled four times in 2021 and the timeline remaining to complete a finals series forced these games to be left unplayed.

Although it reached a stage where it became unavoidable, the result leaves a compromised fixture as all teams were still one round short of playing each other once.

The fixture was changed earlier in the season following the May cancellation, however the arrangements saw clubs playing some teams twice before they had played others once.

Given what has happened since it appears clear the league was banking on no further lockdowns when it changed the fixture.

“As it stands with the weeks running out to get a finals series played before the hand over to cricket season and after the senior teams have missed seven weeks of football and netball the practicality around asking teams to return for one match is not viable,” the league said in a statement last week.

“It means that the league will try and move straight into a finals series if state government’s restrictions allow it. The desire is to find a way for the league to complete season 2021 by playing some form of finals series in the coming weeks.

“The state government restrictions will play a large role in how and if a finals series can be completed with AFL Victoria COVID by-laws recommending a minimum seven day training period before senior sides can return to play.

“The league will meet with clubs around the time when lockdown is due to end on September 2 to decide on a strategy to attempt a finals series to complete season 2021.”

While the league and clubs are working with the rolling issue of lockdowns either being extended or lifted, given the current climate it appears for all money there will be no further football or netball played in 2021.

There was hope last week of lockdown ending on Thursday, which would allow a two-week window to complete a final series, but as Premier Daniel Andrews has already announced the lockdown will be getting extended, a two-week finals series looks to be unattainable.

Clubs had previously agreed on changing from the traditional top five finals system to a top six, but given the circumstances, that path has been thrown out.

If a two week finals series does go ahead it would see the top four teams from each football and netball

It’s increasingly looking like there will be no more football or netball played in 2021. grade play a round of semi-finals with the winners then advancing to the decider.

In that system, first plays fourth and second takes on third. Therefore, the senior football finals will see Leongatha versus Sale and Wonthaggi versus Moe. A Grade netball finals would be Moe versus Traralgon and Leongatha versus Warragul.

It is understood the league and clubs are all working under the assumption that no crowds will be permitted to attend finals if matches do in fact go ahead.

THE East Gippsland league has also decided to abandon its last home-and-away round and go straight to finals.

Elimination finals were slated for the weekend of September 11 last week between the top four teams before lockdown was extended. As usual, all

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East Gippsland finals are scheduled to be held at Bairnsdale City Oval.

In a top four scenario, minor premier Stratford will play Lindenow in senior football, while Boisdale-Briaglong will take on Lakes Entrance for a place in the grand final. In A Grade netball, Wy Yung will play Lakes Entrance and Orbost-Snowy Rovers will be up against Lindenow.

THE North Gippsland Football-Netball League last week said it had an “absolute desire to try and deliver a grand final to determine our 2021 premier”, while it has already made the move to eliminate all teams that finished the home-andaway season in fifth position from the finals series.

The NGFNL acknowledged that any premiership awarded without finals matches being played would carry feelings of a hollow victory.

“I think it is fair to say that our board desires, and I think most people would prefer to achieve our 2021 premier through some level of competition rather than to contemplate handing out a premiership flag without any competition,” league president David Kyle said.

“Should the latter become our strategy, then any premiership awarded in such fashion will always be tainted in some way about how it was achieved and thus why our lack of enthusiasm for this concept is at the forefront of our minds.”

The Goulburn Valley Football-Netball League, which takes in the COVID-ravaged area of Shepparton, received widespread criticism last week for awarding premierships after cancelling the remainder of its season.

Super Trail coming to Lakes Entrance in November to welcoming runners from across Australia to Lakes Entrance.

“We are very excited to host the first round of the SuperTrail Series,” Cr Urie said.

East Gippsland, and Lakes Entrance in particular, is well-suited to a range of adventure sports.

“We have varied terrain with spectacular views and a great climate year-round for event.

“I have no doubt Lakes Entrance businesses, who have done it tough with bushfires and COVID-19 restrictions, will help make this event one of the highlights of the SuperTrail Series for competitors, officials and supporters.”

Built around a three-day running festival, and with a huge cash prize pool up for grabs, SuperTrail will offer something for everyone, from the couch to five kilometres trail run enthusiasts, elite athletes,

and even families or fitness-focused groups looking for an active weekend getaway.

Distances range from tiny trails for the kids at 2km, right through to 55km.

To complete the 91km triple crown is to do all three running events during the weekend.

Lakes Entrance Rotunda will be the festival heartland for the weekend, with a health and lifestyles expo set for 2pm on the Friday when the event begins, before racers head out Friday afternoon for a 10km trail run through Lakes Entrance, experiencing beach running and dune and shrub-land trails, boardwalks and footpaths back to the festival.

Saturday morning sees the pinnacle race of the event with a 55km point-to-point run from nearby Nowa Nowa.

Bairnsdale will be banking on Austin’s powers

Former Port Adelaide and St Kilda player Logan Austin will coach Bairnsdale next season.

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FORMER Port Adelaide and St Kilda player Logan Austin has been appointed coach of Bairnsdale for next season.

The 26-year-old played 20 games for the Power and Saints from 2015 to 2020 before spending this season at Rochester in the Goulburn Valley.

Standing at 194 centimetres tall, Austin is expected to take up a key position post at either end of the ground.

He takes over from Darren Martin, who has been in the top job since 2018.

Austin might find himself pitted against a familiar opponent next season, as Maffra’s John Butcher played alongside him at Port Adelaide.

The challenge in front of Austin is a great one. Bairnsdale finished this season in ninth position with just one win — which was secured in the opening round.

Runners will get to experience some of the most scenic trails on the East Gippsland Rail Trail, before heading back into Lakes Entrance.

Children and support crews have not been forgotten with the tiny trails run and the 5km race taking place on Saturday and Sunday morning from the festival area.

On the Sunday, a 26km trail run will leave from the festival area.

The triple crown is for those runners who have braved the 10km, 55k and 26km during the weekend. Triple crown finishers will be eligible to go home with the biggest trail running prize purse on offer in Australia, with more than $5500 in cash prizes for place getters.

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TRAIL runners from across Australia are expected to come from afar to experience the east Gippsland region with the chance to come away with Australia’s largest trail running prize purse.

COVID pending, the SuperTrail season will begin with a running from Friday, November 19 to Sunday, November 21 in picturesque Lakes Entrance.

The perfect place for the SuperTrail Series to start, Lakes Entrance, on the edge of 90 Mile Beach where the Gippsland Lakes meets the Southern Ocean and has long been a popular holiday spot, is well equipped to host the over 3000 racers expected at the inaugural event.

East Gippsland Shire council mayor Cr Mendy Urie said east Gippsland was looking forward

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Gippsland Vehicle Collection member Colin Moran, Maffra Men’s Shed representative Daryl Bloomcamp, Maffra Men’s Shed president Jim King and Gippsland Vehicle Collection display manager Andrew Gallagher with the milk cart.

Repco milk van is set to become part of community life in Maffra

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as the milko jumped off to deliver the milk – the horse, however, would just take a few steps forward and stop and start as the Milko required.

The Trademaster was developed to be just as handy and quick as a horse, but offered all the advantages of a petrol motor in payload, economy and speed on the open-run sections of the round.

One of the members of the Gippsland Vehicle Collection had an old Trademaster Milk Van which it was believed operated in the Latrobe Valley up until 1971.

He generously offered it to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection as an item of interest for their displays.

Russ Wise and Bill Morris, who are members of the Gippsland Vehicle Collection, saw the potential to refurbish the vehicle — and in the process offer local students some hands-on experience with restoration and car mechanics.

And so the project was born.

Twice a week for about two hours each day, Russ and Bill would work with the high school students.

Each year the students were set goals.

In 2012, the goal was to remove all the rusted exterior panels and fabricate and fit new panels.

In 2013, the aim was to get the Repco Trademaster

engine running and attend to other mechanical issues.

During that year, a red motor gearbox was fitted.

For 2014, the goal was to repair the cockpit chassis and frame, re-panel the cockpit inside walls and get the electrics working.

At the end of 2014, with the brakes and accelerator working, the students were able to take the van for a test drive on the grounds of the Gippsland Vehicle Collection.

Unfortunately, the project then lapsed and the van has sat idle in the shed for many years.

During a visit to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection, it was spotted by the members of the Maffra Men’s Shed, who could see the potential to restore the vehicle completely and use it for promotional activities in the Maffra area.

An approach was made to the Gippsland Vehicle Collection about the future of the van, and it has now been donated to the Maffra Men’s Shed as a community project.

GVC members look forward to seeing the van being brought back to life.

Maffra Men’s Shed has secured funding to

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enable it to be mechanically serviced before seeking a roadworthy certificate, applying for club plates, building a picket fence on the tray of the van then having appropriate sign writing completed.

It is intended to display the van at Maffra Agricultural Shows, the Maffra Mardi Gras and other community events.

It will also become a ‘selling point’ for the Maffra Men’s Shed kindling program.

As it happens, a Gippsland Vehicle Collection member used to work on this style of milk van in his younger days, and his skills will be called on for ongoing maintenance of the van.

The GVC and Maffra Men’s Shed said they were grateful for the financial support of Gippsland Lakes Community Health, which helped make the project possible.

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A MOTORISED milk cart is being restored to its glory days, and is set to be used at community events like the Maffra Show and mardi gras.

The Repco Trademaster milk cart was manufactured by the PBR Manufacturing Company in East Bentleigh from 1966.

A headline from an article of the time reads ‘Repco exchanges Clip-Clop for Chuff-Chuff’, which goes on to say, “The last utilitarian stronghold of the horse – in retail house-to-house deliveries of such commodities as milk and bread – are being threatened at last”.

Even after the development of the motor vehicle, the horse continued to be used for many years as the preferred option for milk deliveries. This was primarily because no vehicle had been developed which could cope with the frequent stopping and starting required on the milk run.

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