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LOCAL business people are hoping lockdown will be eased in regional areas this week, after Premier Daniel Andrews flagged the possibility last Wednesday. Sale Business and Tourism Association president Julian McIvor said everyone knew local businesses were doing it tough, but this extended lockdown had truly pushed many businesses, and business people, “to the brink”. “Our region has largely remained COVIDfree, but has been forced to endure every lockdown,” he said. “This has placed an enormous financial burden on businesses and increasing mental stress on business owners. “I have received a number of calls from community leaders who are expressing deep concern for local business owners. “At the moment all they have is confusing rules and ever-changing restrictions. “What business people need now from our Premier is clear and consistent messaging and a significant strategy to move forward.” Wellington Real Estate principal Tony Kiss said business was surviving, but only due to sacrifices made by owners and workers. “We are currently running on a skeleton staff ... we can only really do property management at the moment,” he said. Mr Kiss said the sales side of the business had dried up because staff were unable to complete appraisals, and they could only carry out essential work on rental properties. After restrictions once again tightened in Melbourne, Mr Kiss said interest from Melbourne buyers had almost completely evaporated.
New The Vines on Avon owner Tamara Maxwell estimates she has lost about $60,000 throughout this lockdown either through postponed weddings or loss of regular restaurant business. Ms Maxwell, who has owned the business for eight weeks, is utilising takeaway options to keep business going and her staff employed. “We have started things like taco Tuesday and other events ... anything to give my staff a few shifts,” she said. But she is trying to look on the positive side, saying the community is being supportive. “Community support in the regions has been amazing ... everyone wants to find ways to help,” she said. Ms Maxwell does not believe events businesses such as hers will be able to open until mid-September — even if regional Victoria comes out of lockdown this week. “We just have to keep going — it's all we can really do — a lot of people have it worse than me,” she said. Wellington Shire Council is sending officers around the region to help businesses ensure they are meeting COVID-safe requirements. They are helping to set up and maintain QR code check-ins, physical distancing measures, cleaning and sanitation, and preparing COVID-safe action plans. On Sunday, Mr Andrews described the current wave as a “pandemic of the unvaccinated”. There were 89 people in hospital in Victoria, with 24 in intensive care and 13 on ventilators, the new infections bringing the total number of active cases in the state to 1417. More than 90 per cent of Victorian cases were aged under 50. Continued page 5
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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. Book appointments by phoning 1800 675 398. Walk-ins may be available at some clinics. People with questions about vaccination should speak with their GP. More eligible cohorts have been opening up, so it’s best to check — you may be eligible for vaccination and not know it. For more information about vaccination, go to www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine
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Gippsland Times welcomes a new journalist to the team
JOSH Farrell has joined the Gippsland Times after completing a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in journalism. Josh grew up in Geelong where he played a variety of sport including football, cricket and basketball. He studied journalism to continue his passion for sport, and has a deep love of cricket. Josh enjoys a wide variety of sport including formula 1 and NFL, and is happy to watch elite level or local sport. He played cricket in Geelong and Melbourne, and always finds sport a positive way to become a part of the community.
Josh has joined the Gippsland Times to report on sport and other community issues, looking to cover the issues that matter to the wider Wellington Shire community. His first impression of the wider Gippsland community is an overwhelming sense of welcoming. “Everyone is so friendly and polite,” he said. “I think all the towns around the region are beautiful, and I can’t wait to explore them further once lockdowns begin to end.” If you see him about, say hello. Sports club publicity officers and those with news tips can phone Josh on 5143 9314 or email sport@gippslandtimes.com.au
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Council will back pay some of its workers WELLINGTON Shire Council will pay back a total of about $30,000 to some of its outdoor workers, after it picked up an error in its payment system. A spokesperson said council realised it had “unintentionally miscalculated an allowance for some of its outdoor workers”. “As the first step, council wrote to each affected person advising of the miscalculation, and that it had been corrected for all future payments," the spokesperson said. “We then began the significant task of calculating the subsequent back payments for all affected staff.” The Australian Services Union had claimed Wellington Shire initially refused back pay for up to six years, alleging council said it was only required to back pay for 18 months. But a council spokesperson said the claim by the union that council was trying to avoid its legal obligation to repay workers for up to six years was simply “untrue”. “We were the ones who identified the issue in the first place; we made sure everyone was back paid and our legal requirements were met,” the spokesperson said. The ASU said the underpayment of staff was identified in 2020 by a council contractor, and was due to Wellington Shire’s error in paying eligible staff the industry allowance separately, rather than as an increase to their hourly rate. It said this had the effect of the industry allowance not being applied in calculating overtime or leave loading. Union secretary Lisa Darmanin said employers
Sale man arrested over drug trafficking AN 18-year-old Sale man has been charged with more than a dozen offences, including drug trafficking, after being arrested at Catholic College Sale Ovals last Thursday afternoon. About 1pm, the wanted man attempted to escape police on foot, but was chased down by police and arrested. Police instructed witnesses, including children, to retreat inside their homes as a precaution. Wellington Police Service Area Inspector Craig Gaffe said the man posed no threat to the community while being arrested.
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Wellington Shire Council will back pay some of its outdoor staff after it detected an error in its payment system. had a moral obligation to pay workers properly for the work they undertook, and when there was an error, to correct it with full back pay. “Wellington Shire underpaid some workers for up to a decade,” she claimed.
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POLICE are asking the public for information following an alleged theft in Sale last week. Last Wednesday about 9.30am, a male entered a store in Sale’s central business district, and removed a bottle of alcohol from the counter area without paying for the item. Police believe the man pictured may be able to help with their enquiries. People with information should phone Senior Constable Fletcher at Sale police station on 5142 2200, or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
“Unfortunately, they were only legally entitled to back pay for the last six years.” The back pay will relate to errors which occurred between 2009 and 2020. It is unclear how many workers were affected.
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PARTS of Wellington Shire received extensive rainfall at the weekend, with some areas experiencing flash flooding. Multiple roads were closed when water made them impassable for vehicles, with closures extending into this week on Bengworden Rd and Three Chain Rd. Briagolong received 74.8mm, with about 50mm falling in Stratford and Meerlieu. East Sale reported 35.8 millimetres at the weekend. On Friday VicEmergency issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall across the weekend for parts of east Gippsland, and the north-east and west and south Gippsland districts. Many farmers reported paddocks flooding, and some residents reported even higher rainfall around 100mm. Bureau of Meteorology climate scientist, Dr Andrew Marshall, said the wet weather was set to continue for the next three months. “Spring is likely to bring above-average rainfall to Victoria, with the negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole underway,” he said. “This relates to the unseasonably warm water in the eastern Indian Ocean and to the north of Australia, which is likely to provide a flow of moist air across the continent into south-eastern Australia.” — Josh Farrell
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A GROUP of Loch Sport residents is calling for the creation of a memorial park in the town to allow locals to have a site to remember loved ones who have died. The town currently has no place for locals who have died to be buried or have their ashes interred, and many are laid to rest in Longford or Sale. Loch Sport Community Representation Group secretary David Kiely said the group had begun a petition to gain an understanding into community desire for a memorial park to be created in the town. “A couple of people came up to me and said ‘look, we have had family in town lived here three or four generations; they’ve passed away and we still have the house, but there is nowhere to remember them’,” he said. Mr Kiely believes this a great opportunity for former and current Loch Sport residents to think about having a place to remember loved ones who have died. The community representation group has not selected a site in the town for a memorial park, but believes once it has enough support, it will allow it to go to council with the proposal. “I can’t see any issues,” Mr Kiely said. “It’s a very basic idea. “It’s not as if we are asking for something really elaborate — it’s just a piece of land.” The group will look to engage council on where a site could potentially go to ensure that a memorial would not disrupt the natural beauty of the town. “We don’t want something that is going to be in people’s faces when you’re sitting on the beach. “We want somewhere serene and quiet where people can drive to.” He has a vision of a park with garden beds and benches where people can go and sit to give themselves the opportunity to remember loved ones and to reflect on memories of those who called the town home. The group wants the memorial park to be for anyone who has lived in Loch Sport. “Anyone who has had relatives down here or have
passed away down here or have had an interest in Loch Sport at some time — I think those that are going to be interested are those that have lived here,” Mr Kiely said. “If you have lived here for 30 to 40 years, you must have a love for the place.” Mr Kiely believes that local residents would volunteer to ensure the upkeep of the memorial park. “There will be plenty of volunteers willing to
do it,” he said. “A lot of it is going to be maintained by the families themselves ... the general garden beds; I’m sure people would love to be involved in the gardening,” he said. The petition currently has 142 signatures, and Mr Kiely hopes that can grow to a few hundred before they decide to approach council with the proposal.
Farmer pleads guilty to providing misleading info PRODUCERS have been reminded to ensure their livestock are correctly tagged and their National Vendor Declaration forms are accurate following a case heard at Sale Magistrates’ Court last month. Maffra livestock producer, Michael Daly, moved 91 heifers from his property in May 2019, to a pre-export quarantine property in Romsey, to be exported. Mr Daly signed a National Vendor Declaration form declaring that he had owned all cattle since their birth. Agriculture Victoria authorised officers attended the pre-export quarantine property in late May 2019 and identified Mr Daly’s heifers had earmarks that indicated they had not been born and bred on his property. This was despite having white breeder tags which displayed Mr Daly’s property identification code. As a result of the department’s early response and intervention, the consignment was removed
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device, marking each animal with its own, individual identification number. Mr Bode said it was vital the right NLIS tag was used, otherwise the correct breeding and life history of an animal would not be recorded. “All livestock movements must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation and meet the necessary NLIS requirements for monitoring and traceability,” he said. While the Magistrate accepted that Mr Daly’s early guilty plea and lack of prior convictions were relevant mitigating factors, he emphasised the behaviour was unacceptable to industry and the community. As a general deterrence, because of the seriousness of the offending and the significant risk these offences could cause the industry, Mr Daly was released on a two-year undertaking to be of good behaviour, and also ordered to pay costs of $135.82. For more information about NLIS, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.
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VICTORIA will become the first state or territory in Australia to make the public display of Nazi symbols illegal – in a landmark reform to help stamp out hateful behaviour and boost human rights protections. The state government will legislate a ban on the public display of Nazi symbols, expected in the first half of 2022, in recognition of the rise in neo-Nazi activity and its role in inciting hate behaviour. Extensive consultation will be undertaken on how the Nazi symbol ban is crafted, to ensure appropriate exceptions are in place, such as for educational or historical purposes, or for other uses of the symbol. The state’s anti-vilification protections will be extended beyond race and religion to cover areas such as sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and HIV-AIDS status. To help people subjected to vilification seek justice through the courts, the government will make civil and criminal vilification easier to prove. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes said all forms of hate were unacceptable, and had no place in Victoria. "Expanding our anti-vilification laws to protect more Victorians sends a clear message that this vile behaviour will not be tolerated,” she said. Multicultural Affairs Minister Ros Spence added Nazi symbols glorified one of the most hateful ideologies in human history. “We must confront hate, prevent it, and give it no space to grow,” she said. Earlier this year, the Victorian Parliament’s Legal and Social Issues Committee delivered its report on the effectiveness of the state’s anti-vilification laws – which had bipartisan support from the committee. The report found vilification was all too common for many Victorians – including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particular faith groups, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities. The harm caused by hate conduct and vilification can be profound, affecting the physical and psychological wellbeing of individuals and often preventing them from feeling comfortable participating in their community. The government says its response to the report vows to better protect the community from vilification and discriminatory practices, and boost human rights and equal opportunity for all. Planning is underway to make these changes, with some recommendations requiring the government to change laws, and others needing input from the Victorian community – such as community groups that experience vilification. The government’s Anti-Racism Taskforce is also developing Victoria’s new antiracism strategy, which will complement the implementation of the committee’s recommendations.
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FARMERS have been given more information about new waterfront crown land camping laws, which include no firewood collection, only gun dogs allowed and campers can only stay half the number of nights than originally announced. In a document released last week, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning confirmed some changes to the draft regulations, which it hoped would address some of the landholders’ concerns. Campers can stay at one site for 14 days, but cannot camp within 20 metres of a river or within 200m of a home. Campers cannot enter or cross private land without permission, they must leave any gate as found and cannot interfere with or disturb livestock. Portable toilets must be at least 50m from the waterway (and not on private property), and if not disposed of in a portable toilet, human waste and toilet paper must be buried more than 100m from the waterway (again, not on private property). Soaps and detergents cannot be used within 50m of a watercourse. Campers must take rubbish and belongings on departure, and while campfires will be permitted in some designated areas (campers must check the rules for each area), firewood collection is prohibited and campers cannot cut, fell, pick, damage or destroy vegetation — alive or dead. The controversial new laws were introduced by the Victorian government to increase public access to recreational fishing spots, initially announced as allowing camping along 17,000 kilometres of river frontages, some of which are licensed to farmers for grazing. When the draft regulations were announced, landholders criticised the proposed laws, which in some instances, would void farmers’ insurance policies given the risk of biosecurity hazards, pollution and fire. More than 1100 submissions were received during consultation on the draft regulations.
Campers will be able to stay at one site for 14 days, but cannot camp within 20 metres of a river or within 200 metres of a home.
“Farmers who will have to deal with the campfire that gets away, the spooked stock, gates left open and God-forbid a serious injury or death. These are not cases of if, but when.” — Victorian Farmers Federation president, Emma Germano Last month, the government announced only 27 licensed water frontage sites were being assessed for suitability, with “hundreds to follow”. There were no pilot sites announced for Gippsland. Following last week’s clarification around the new laws, the Victorian Farmers Federation slammed the government’s “disrespect” to farmers, claiming they were “shut out of the camping site assessment process and will ultimately pay the price as a result”. The federation’s president, Emma Germano, said while farmers with licences affected by the 27 pilot sites had been notified an assessment was taking place, they were not being consulted in the assessment. “Currently licence holders are only being notified that an assessment is taking place on their licensed frontage,” she said. “This needs to change. “How can the impacts be assessed without speaking to the impacted farmer? “No one knows the land better than farmers who have live and work on
it every day. “It’s a no-brainer to involve farmers in this process. “Campers interacting with farm businesses is just an accident waiting to happen. “As much as it burdens farmers, there is also a genuine concern for those camping in areas where it’s just not appropriate, and dangerous to pitch a tent. “Farmers who will have to deal with the campfire that gets away, the spooked stock, gates left open and God-forbid a serious injury or death. “These are not cases of if, but when. “Unfortunately the notion of free camping doesn’t exist, and farmers will be the ones left out of pocket dealing with issues such as broken gates and wrecked fences.” Ms Germano said some risks could be managed if a registration system was implemented. “Minister D’Ambrosio has conceded a registration system will be implemented, so why does her own department continue to create confusion by contradicting this?” she asked.
“This would allow farmers to manage risks associated with their business, included access of stock to river frontages, and for emergency services to manage fire and flood risk.” The VFF intends to hold a briefing for its members and is producing information to help its members understand their rights and obligations. Shadow minister for environment and climate change, Bridget Vallence, said landowners and farmers who held licences to use the riverbanks for agriculture had worked hard to protect these areas from pollution and environmental damage, and deserved to know if camping and campfires would be allowed in front of their properties. “Labor has failed to provide one cent of funding to ensure these new camping regulations aren’t abused and that rivers aren’t left polluted, and has refused to support licence holders to obtain adequate insurance to cover the increased risks of fire and biosecurity hazards resulting from these new laws,” she said.
Govt spending needed to support regional growth
A NEW report has listed supporting growth outside of Australia’s largest cities and in regional centres as a key opportunity for the government. Infrastructure Australia’s ‘Reforms to Meet Australia’s Future Infrastructure Needs’, a major report on Australia’s infrastructure needs over the next decade, says in the year to the end of March, a record 22,651 Melburnians moved to rural and regional Victoria. “Tomorrow’s infrastructure is likely to look very different to today’s, and the way infrastructure is planned needs to embrace this uncertainty,” the report reads. “Historically, infrastructure planning has sought to project future conditions as an extension of today, then provided infrastructure to meet
anticipated demand. “In 2021 and beyond, the approach must be more robust.” Rural Councils Victoria chair Mary-Ann Brown said the report set an ambitious vision “to anticipate and adapt to change, manage risk and deliver infrastructure that works towards the future needs of the community”. “This movement of people to rural and regional Victoria is, as it should, forcing a rethink on how infrastructure is put in place in rural and regional areas,” Cr Brown said. “For instance, rural Victoria has long needed urgent investment in infrastructure ranging from roads, to aged care, to health care, to housing, to
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Businesses watch and wait for news on lockdown and easing restrictions From page 1 Mr Andrews told media on Sunday only one person in hospital had been fully vaccinated. “If you’re making the choice not to get vaccinated then you’re making the wrong choice,” he said. “If you are double-dose protected with either of the vaccines that are available then you are almost certain to avoid very serious illness. “This is yet again another reminder and important point to make about the need to get vaccinated — and vaccinated quickly.” Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton, said the state had an opportunity to reach a plateau, with case numbers remaining relatively low and vaccination rates increasing. “That is our opportunity and we have to grab it with both hands,” he said. “We’ve got a real opportunity to get to the higher vaccination coverage level with a relatively lower case load in Victoria. “So hold the line in these last weeks and months until we get the high vaccination coverage that means that we can have greater confidence about seeing people … initially outdoors, initially in those ventilated settings, and in smaller numbers — but we will get there.” Information correct as of Gippsland Times deadline yesterday.
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The Security Door Company is now in town securing homes in Sale and surrounding areas. Their new showroom is open, when allowed, so that customers can come in and touch and feel the ranges of security doors, pet doors and re-tractable screens. It is always beneficial when choosing products for the home, to be able to have a closer look and get some expert advice. The Security Door Company provide fly-screens and offer re-meshing services as well as spare parts. During lock-down they are still open, with some great deals, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information and get organised now, before the warmer weather sets in. The Security Door Company are accredited by the National Security Screen Association, so when you purchase from them you know that you are getting what you pay for and that the products are compliant with the Australian Safety Standards. Amplimesh Security screen door range are also stocked here at The Security Door Company, so you can rest assured that you are getting a reputable product. With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, you just know that you are getting trusted advice and quality products. “We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service. If things are not how you expect them to be, we will come back and fix things straight away. We want our customers to walk away with a happy smile. We have no plans to expand just yet, but who knows what’s around the corner?” Stacey Williams, a Sale local and customer service guru is in store ready to meet your needs. So hurry in to say hello, get your FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE and discuss with her all your security door requirements. The team can be found Tuesday to Friday 10am- 2pm or Monday and Saturday by appointment at 59 MacArthur St, Sale and can be contacted on 5147 1717 or via email at info@thesecuritydoorco.com.au
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The Great Vanilla Slice Bake-Off is on now SWEET submissions have been flooding in for the inaugural Great Gippsland Vanilla Slice Bake-Off. It might be one Australia’s most-loved sweet treats, but creating the perfect vanilla slice isn’t a piece of cake. The balance of elements needs to be just right to win over hearts and tummies – with golden flaky pastry, creamy vanilla custard that is set (but not too firm) and sweet icing on top. Then it’s got to look the part. To celebrate Gippsland as one of Australia’s biggest and best dairy regions, Gippsland Jersey and ‘What’s on in Gippsland’ are on the hunt for the best vanilla slice in the region. With a recipe packed full of delicious dairy, organisers say it’s the perfect item to put the region’s best bakers to the test. They say once lockdowns are over and people are allowed to travel again, they want people to go searching for a vanilla slice in their own towns. This is the first time Gippsland Jersey and ‘What’s on in Gippsland’ have hosted the Great Gippsland Vanilla Slice competition. They hope it will become an annual event on the Gippsland calendar that is fiercely contested for many years to come. In a non-lockdown world, organisers anticipate physical tastings of each vanilla slice submission via a judging panel. However, because of COVID restrictions, this year’s competition will be judged through ‘people’s choice’ via an online poll. Each bakery will send in a
Organisers are planning the 2022 Sale Music Festival Picnic on the Green.
Hopes for Sale music festival
PLANNING is well underway for the ninth ‘Sale Music Festival Picnic On The Green’, to be held on the Labour Day long weekend. The free event for the whole family has always been an extremely popular and well attended day out for the whole family since the inaugural festival in 2013. Unfortunately, the festival planned for March this year — like a great many other communitybased events — had to be cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions and requirements, but the committee is optimistically proceeding with the hope that once again the Sale Music Festival can go ahead as planned. A fine lineup of first class local and wider Gippsland talent, catering for a wide range of musical tastes, will provide continuous entertainment from 11am through until 7pm. An extended range of free, creative, educational and musical activities for children will be available from 11am through until the late afternoon. Co-advertised as a ‘picnic on the green’, food
Rex Sheenan from Rosedale Bakehouse holds a tray of mouthwatering vanilla slice. Mr Sheenan’s was the first bakery in Gippsland to make authentic French vanilla slice in 1998. He was taught by a French baker who visited the area. On Monday Mr Sheenan celebrated 40 years as a baker. photo of their vanilla slice and share posts to their own social media channels or print in store, asking followers to get behind them. The most votes wins, and the business will receive a window sticker that declares them the 2021 winner. Prizes will also include $250 Gippsland Jersey product credit and a $250 Vanrooy voucher
A $50 bakery voucher will be gifted randomly to a voter. Organisers are urging people to get behind their towns and get some healthy, fun rivalry happening. People can also follow Gippsland Jersey and ‘What’s on in Gippsland’ social media and tag them in vanilla slice posts. Entries for bakeries closed on Wednesday.
and refreshments will be provided by local service clubs for those who prefer not to take along their own picnic food. All money raised by the local service clubs providing refreshments will be used by these groups for their varied local community purposes. Local businesses or patrons that might like to assist financially or otherwise with the running of the festival are encouraged to make contact with the committee. Sale Music Festival Committee organiser David Harrington said sponsors would be acknowledged extensively in advertising leading up to the community event, as well as on the day at the festival. The event will be held on Sunday, March 13, in the beautiful Sale Botanic Gardens. “Please keep the date in mind,” Mr Harrington said. “Bring your family and friends from far and wide and come along and enjoy a marvellous day of free entertainment for everyone in our picturesque Sale Botanic Gardens.”
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1913 autograph book of the Sale and District Pioneering Association First Reunion. Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month at 3pm, and members hope to be able to meet in person when COVID rules relax. For more information, phone 0428 411 603, or see the group’s Facebook page.
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EXPERIENCED researchers from the Sale and District Family History Group can introduce interested people to the popular pastime of family history research. The group’s rooms are in the historic Temperance Hall at 78 Macalister St, two doors from the Gippsland Times office, and are open to the public on Fridays from 10am until 4pm (when COVID restrictions allow). Resources held by the group include Victorian birth indexes to 1920, deaths to 1985, marriages to 1942, Victorian Inquest indexes, immigration to Victoria indexes 1852-1879 and a large collection of indexes from interstate and overseas. Group holdings include historic maps, numerous local photo images, school and cemetery records, a large collection of published family histories and local history books. Local history books published by the group include the much-in-demand Pioneer Index book of the Sale and District 1848-1900, Pub Crawl a detailed history of the hotels of Sale, the Heart Book about the Heart district near Sale, St Helen’s and other Private Hospitals of Sale, and the February
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A wind farm off Copenhagen, Denmark.
Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill:
Paving the way for wind farm AUSTRALIA’S first offshore wind project is a step closer after the Australian Government last week introduced important legislation to enable clean energy projects to be built and operated off Australia’s coast. Star of the South has welcomed the introduction of the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill, which helps pave the way for the up to 2.2 gigawatt project off the coast of Gippsland, which will harness Bass Strait’s strong offshore wind. It says the project will power homes with clean energy and create thousands of jobs. Star of the South says it will consider the detail of the bill in coming days, but is “pleased with government’s strong commitment to work with industry to reduce regulatory barriers, enabling ongoing investment from the project’s partners Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners”. Star of the South chief executive Casper Frost Thorhauge said the company would examine the bill in detail “to understand what it means for developing Star of the South off the coast of Gippsland”. “This legislation is a key step to realising Australia’s offshore wind potential and unlocking the associated economic benefits, including providing opportunities for the nation’s strong resources and maritime sectors,” he said. “We are excited to help create Australia’s offshore wind industry and continue Gippsland’s proud history of power generation into the future – supporting new local jobs and transitioning skills.” Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners spokesperson Michael Hannibal said he was pleased to see the regulatory framework take an important next step. “The Australian Government has shown leadership in removing barriers to investment in technology that will reduce emissions, create regional jobs, and provide affordable and reliable power to Australians,” he said. “We look forward to the legislation being passed and thank the Australian Government for its support to develop a new offshore wind market. “Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has been
“This legislation is a key step to realising Australia’s offshore wind potential and unlocking the associated economic benefits, including providing opportunities for the nation’s strong resources and maritime sectors.”
— Star of the South chief executive Casper Frost Thorhauge
instrumental in commercialising offshore wind globally, and we are motivated to bring these benefits to Australia, starting with Star of the South.” In a statement, Star of the South said the bill represented “a clear signal to the global offshore wind market that there was a strong appetite to establish a new industry in Australia”. “Offshore wind represents a strong economic opportunity for Australia, with modelling demonstrating an estimated 3000 direct jobs and more than $10 billion of wider economic benefits resulting from 2.2GW of offshore wind in Gippsland – primarily in regional Australia,” it read. “Star of the South is working together with Gippsland’s energy leaders and representative bodies on opportunities for Latrobe Valley workers and businesses to participate in the region’s future offshore wind industry, continuing Gippsland’s proud history of powering the nation with skilled workers. “Offshore wind can make the challenge of transitioning to a clean energy system more achievable – offsetting the loss of existing generation as it exits the market and building new generation close to load centres, reducing the need for significant new transmission infrastructure.” Star of the South involves turbines in the sea and underground cables connecting to the Latrobe Valley, to power Victorian homes. To find out more, visit starofthesouth.com.au
AS the weather begins to warm, many Gippsland residents relish the nicer days and sunny afternoons. But for animal rescue organisations such as Animal Aid in Fulham, it signifies the beginning of kitten season. During the colder months, shelters can have next to no kittens, but numbers can grow astronomically when the weather begins to warm, as female cats come into heat. Animal Aid at Fulham can see almost 200 kittens in a single season. Manger Debby Goddard said they were looking for about 30 foster carers to keep up with the needs of the shelter throughout kitten season. “No shelter is designed to have kittens long term,” she explained. “They do much better if we can get them out into a family environment.” Ms Goddard said if they reached the 30 to 35 mark of foster carers it provided the opportunity for carers to take breaks if needed. They didn’t always reach that mark, but it was a goal they aimed for. Animal Aid is searching for anybody willing to foster. “It is better if [the foster carers] are home for a little bit of the time — so mums with little kids, people that work part time,” Ms Goddard said. “People that work full time are okay as well; —we just need people who are willing to spend time.” Ms Goddard said being in a foster home helped kittens with their development. “The more they can get used to the better,” she said. “If they’re around dogs or around other cats ... small children, big kids, older people, music, dancing — all that sort of stuff that they’re going to encounter later in life — is wonderful.” Families often take kittens in groups of two to five so the kittens have company while learning
Animal Aid at Fulham is seeking foster homes ahead of kitten season. to be more independent. Animal Aid ensures foster parents don’t need to use their own money when fostering. The shelter provides all of the food, bedding, litter trays and other requirements. “It doesn’t cost them anything — it costs them time,” Ms Goddard said. The centre hopes that as lockdown restrictions ease, families will visit Animal Aid and speak with the team to discuss the option of fostering. If Animal Aid is unable to get enough foster carers in the Gippsland region, many kittens will need to go to Melbourne to be fostered, which reduces the options for people looking to adopt kittens in this region. “All they [potential foster carers] need to know is that we need them and that we will give them all the support that we can,” Ms Goddard said. Fosters need not fear. If they fall in love with the little ones they can keep them. For more information, phone Animal Aid on 5144 5940, or look them up on their website at www.animalaid.org.au
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Pet store, vet at car yard site Josh Farrell
A pet store and veterinary clinic will go on the former Sale City Motors site in Foster St, Sale.
Live Performance Support Program APPLICATIONS close tomorrow for the second round of the government’s Live Performance Support Program, to help businesses and individuals in the live performance industry who have been affected by event cancellations between May 27 and September 2. The program will provide funding of up to $12,000 for eligible event presenters, and up to $4000 for suppliers who had been contracted to work on events and have lost income or incurred costs. It is open to those who work on stage and off, front of house and behind the scenes, across live performances such as music, theatre, opera, dance, comedy, and cabaret. Victoria-based applicants who have lost scheduled work interstate are also eligible to apply. Delivered through Business Victoria, the Live Performance Support Program has two streams: Presenters – open to live performance event presenters, including producers, promoters, venue owners and artists who promote their own shows. Applicants can apply for either $7000 or $5000 for one event, and an additional $5000 for a second event. Suppliers – open to suppliers contracted to work on events, including performers, crew, technicians, and engineers. Suppliers may be eligible for a grant of either $200 or $500 per event for up to 20 events. Suppliers do not need to be GST-registered. Eastern Victoria MLC and Parliamentary Secretary for Creative Industries Harriet Shing said along with venues which had been required to cancel live performances and events for months, artists, creators, technical and support worker, and promoters have been devastated by the impact of restrictions,” she said. In this second round, the program has been updated in response to industry feedback and to assist a wider range of affected event businesses and workers. For eligibility details and to apply, visit business. vic.gov.au
SALE is set to become home to a new pet retailer which will take over the former site of Sale City Motors on Foster St, which has been vacant for some time. PETstock, which also has a store in Traralgon, will aim open its doors on October 22. The site will open with a retail store and a veterinarian serving Sale and the wider community. The company’s chief executive, David Young, said regional areas were a big focus for the company. “We’re the only sort of large scale pet company that caters for the likes of equine and country supplies,” he said. Sale Veterinary Clinic will move from its current location on York St to the smaller of two buildings on site where it will have a relationship with the pet store. Well-known local veterinarian Dr Duncan Runciman will move to the new site, which he believes will have a large impact on the community. “This new site should cut out the need for pet owners to travel to
Melbourne,” he said. Between vet sites in Sale and Maffra, Dr Runciman thinks they will be able to double their capacity. This new site will aim to provide seven-day-a-week veterinary care. Dr Runciman said few veterinarians were available seven days a week, and some weekends they were the only vets available between Moe and Orbost. “The Maffra Veterinary Hospital will gain a CT machine that will cater for all animals, and will allow the Sale team to refer them to that centre — as opposed to towns further away or even Melbourne,” he said. This new site will provide the opportunity for the vets and the retail store to build a partnership that will allow them to provide sound advice to animal owners. “Often [currently] we will make a recommendation and we won’t have the item on site,” Dr Runciman said. “Having the store as a part of the complex will allow us make better recommendations.” Dr Runciman hopes the new site will be fully operational by Christmas.
Spring firewood collection is now open in Gippsland state forests PEOPLE can now gather firewood from designated firewood collection areas in Gippsland’s state forests for personal use, after the spring firewood collection period opened on Wednesday. Under the current coronavirus restrictions, if firewood is essential for home heating or cooking, people can travel to the closest designated firewood collection area as long as physical distancing requirements are followed. People should still stay as close to home as possible. Gippsland deputy chief fire officer Geoff Conway said there was an increased demand for domestic firewood which was putting strain on the limited availability in the region. “Regular updates on available firewood are being provided to communities to ensure people can collect the firewood they need safely,” he said. As a result of bushfire preparedness works in the Latrobe, Macalister and Tambo districts, there are additional firewood collection areas this spring in Walhalla, Cobbannah and the Colquhoun State Forest. “Firewood collection areas are being more realistically mapped for the benefit of communities to reflect where firewood can be practically and legally collected,” Mr Conway said. “All firewood collection areas in Gippsland have changed from block to roadside areas where firewood can be collected within 50 metres of a road.” Because of a lack of available firewood, there will be no collection areas available south of the Princes Highway in Latrobe this year. “We are balancing the need to ensure the fallen timber doesn’t pose a fire risk, with the desire to provide the community with firewood and ensure fallen logs are still available to wildlife,” Mr Conway said. “It should be remembered firewood is an unpredictable and finite resource, and this is why we strongly encourage people who rely on firewood for
Forest Fire Management Victoria says there is a lack of available firewood, and people should explore “all energy options” for heating and cooking. heating and cooking to plan their firewood needs and explore all energy options. “Most people do the right thing and stick to the collection limits of two cubic metres per person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year, however people should know authorised officers will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to catch those who aren’t,” Mr Conway said. He added safety in forests was important.
“Please be COVID safe and aware of the environment around you at all times,” he said. “Trees may fall or drop limbs without warning." Financial assistance is available for people on low incomes who buy firewood by visiting www. ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/energy-concession-and-support
People can find out more about local collection areas at www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood Spring firewood collection season closes November 30.
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Destination Gld is advocating for a plan out of lockdowns
DESTINATION Gippsland is advocating for a four-point plan to support the tourism industry through lockdown and restrictions. The plan from the Victoria Tourism Industry Council involves delivering a wage subsidy scheme that supports businesses in navigating the next several months until targeted vaccination thresholds are achieved in mid-November. It says beyond the 10-week period to mid-November, once Australia reaches 70 to 80 per cent vaccination targets, the subsidy scheme needs to remain in place through the current financial year to support visitor economy businesses that continue to record at least a 50 per cent reduction in turnover. In addition, it wants state government taxes and fees for eligible businesses waived. The final point on the wish list is to build confidence and re-establish the reputation of Melbourne and Victoria. This includes delivering a clear plan for how the tourism industry will reactivate as staged thresholds are met in the coming months, and what privileges might be open to fully vaccinated residents. Destination Gippsland’s chief executive, Terry Robinson, said the peak body shared the community’s frustration and acknowledged the extremely difficult business environment faced by so many in Gippsland as lockdowns have continued. “Our immediate advocacy priorities are to support VTIC’s four-point plan for industry which includes a new wage subsidy as the core component for government to support
businesses with,” he said. “Amid the gloom of reduced visitation to Gippsland, recent data showed our region had increased market share compared to regional Victoria over the past 12 months, as did our length of stay and yield per visitor. “Hopefully, this healthy trend continues when restrictions ease and travel resumes.” Destination Gippsland is also backing Tourism Australia’s ‘Our Best Shot for Travel’ campaign, encouraging everyone to get vaccinated so people can all resume doing the things they love, such as travel. For the 12 months ending March 2021, visitation to Gippsland was down 34 per cent. The silver lining in the visitor statistics is that 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 the pandemic began in March 2020. Destination Gippsland has invested heavily in marketing the region with its ‘Gippsland All Kinds of Wonder’ brand. With the support of local and state government, it has undertaken a marketing campaign that includes television, radio, print, digital and billboard advertising, targeting Victorians to visit. With sustained activity Destination Gippsland has reached more than 30 million people and generated media coverage valued at $10.5 million in the past nine months in an effort to attract visitors and minimise the impacts Destination Gippsland wants to see visitors back in the area as soon as possible. on the local visitor economy. Photo: John Morgan
Some walking tracks to explore close to home
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WELLINGTON Shire Council is encouraging its residents to lace up their walking shoes, pop the dog on the lead and explore some local tracks and trails during this latest COVID-19 lockdown. With immeasurable wellbeing and mental health benefits, going for a walk within five kilometres of home is a great way to abide by the COVID-19 restrictions but still maintain fitness, get the endorphins pumping and get some fresh air. Acknowledging this has been a difficult lockdown for many, council has curated a list and map that includes wetlands, arts and beach trails, all within easy reach of Wellington’s main urban areas. Wellington Shire Council mayor Garry Stephens said issues around mental health and wellbeing had come to the fore, particularly during this latest lockdown, with many struggling with the restrictions and being isolated from family, friends and work. “We know a lot of people are doing it really tough at the moment and getting out to exercise might be the only time they can step away from what’s happening at home,” Cr Stephens said. “In times when restrictions are in place limiting our movement, exercising in the outdoors close to home is just so important for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. “There are many options for exploring the surrounding environment. “That might be our neighbouring streets or it might be parks and walking trails both within and outside the town limits.” In addition, residents can visit The Middle of Everywhere website or download the app to seek out other exercise options near their homes. “At some point when restrictions ease, we will
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Trails to enjoy include: Sale: Lake Guthridge Playground, Sale Common Wetlands and River Heritage Trail, Herb Guyatt Sanctuary Reserve. Maffra: Maffra Wetlands Walk, Macalister River Regional Park Playground. Stratford: Stratford Arts Trail, Knob Reserve Loop. Heyfield: Heyfield Wetlands Walk, Heyfield Apex Park and Gippsland Plains Rail Trail. Yarram: Yarram Wetlands Park, Tarra Trail Coastal: Walk along the 90 Mile Beach. be able to use the website to go even further and explore more of The Middle of Everywhere, but for now we must do what we can to keep each other safe, and that means staying within the five kilometre rule,” Cr Stephens said. “There are wetlands walks within five kilometres of urban centres in Maffra, Heyfield, Sale and Yarram, with some of those places linking up to accessible rail trails. “If you live along the coast you can explore small stretches of the 90 Mile Beach, or those in Stratford have the arts trail to admire while exercising.” Town walks and trails to explore, with links to more information on The Middle of Everywhere website, are available at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ wellnessmap
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Virtual open day Friday GIPPSLAND Grammar’s senior Garnsey campus in Sale will host a virtual open evening this Friday from 3.30pm to 6pm. Current COVID-19 restrictions mean a virtual open evening is the most practical way for interested families to gain insight into the Gippsland Grammar experience from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Gippsland Grammar’s acting head of Garnsey campus Kate Ray said the program for the virtual event would showcase all aspects of school life including a virtual tour of the senior Garnsey campus, presentations from a variety of key leadership and teaching staff, a snapshot of what life looks like for boarders in Blackwood House and the opportunities offered by the rowing program. “While having students on site to tour our campus and meet our staff isn’t possible, we are excited to be able to offer a virtual open evening,” Ms Ray said. “This 2021 version of our usual open day will give interested families the opportunity to talk to some of our leadership team about what an education at Gippsland Grammar can provide. “There will also be an opportunity to discuss our rich co-curricular program with the staff who run these fabulous programs and students will also be available who will be able to share their first-hand perspective on the benefits of being
a part of the Gippsland Grammar community.” While Gippsland Grammar still has places available for Year 7 next year, the open evening may particularly appeal to families with senior students who are looking to join the school for their final years from Year 10 to 12. Gippsland Grammar’s two junior campuses (Bairnsdale and St Anne’s) will also be represented at the event, so potential junior school families are also encouraged to take this opportunity to get a sense of the whole school community, which includes early childhood education at the school’s two early learning centres at its Bairnsdale and St Anne’s campuses and long-term, short-term or once-off boarding at Blackwood House for senior students. Private buses operate daily from east Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley. Gippsland Grammar is an independent coeducational Anglican school. It has the only boarding facilities east of Melbourne’s suburban fringe and is a home away from home for students from far east Gippsland, south Gippsland, Victoria’s High Country and the Latrobe Valley, as well as for a cohort of international students. Private buses travel from east Gippsland daily. The virtual open evening will be held via Zoom from 3.30 to 6pm this Friday. To register, visit www.gippslandgrammar.vic.edu.au
Sale Show’s Friday night carnival, 2019. Photo: John Morgan
Grants for shows affected by COVID
THE state government has allocated $300,000 to support agricultural and pastoral societies recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to successful applicants through the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program. Agriculture Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said no matter their age, Victorians loved their local shows and the pandemic had again played havoc with these local institutions. “Agricultural shows are a significant part of not only regional Victoria but the entire state, providing opportunities for up to 50,000 volunteers and attracting around two million patrons annually,” she said. “We are supporting our agricultural and pastoral societies with more funding and look forward to them welcoming visitors through the gates again when it’s safe to do so.” The government’s grants can be used for a range of purposes, including to implement COVID-safe measures and support the use of technology to encourage remote participation in show activities. It will also allow societies to develop infrastructure, increase community involvement and improve show planning activities. The annual grants program continues to support up to 90 per cent of the total cost of projects. Earlier this month, Maffra and District Agricultural Society announced this year’s Maffra Show, scheduled for October 22 and 23, would not take place because of uncertainty surrounding
Gippsland Grammar captains Connor Hare and Kate Finlay will be on hand to answer questions at the school’s first-ever virtual open evening this Friday.
COVID-19 restrictions. Sale and District Agricultural Society followed suit soon after, citing major operational constraints, challenges and risks in holding major events during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those with large, free-roaming crowds. It is now the second time the 158-year-old Sale Show has been cancelled since being called off twice during the war years, after last year’s cancellation. Yarram Agricultural Society has not yet cancelled its show, scheduled for November 20. Agricultural shows play a significant role in regional Victoria’s calendar of events, promoting the agriculture industry and showcasing the best of the state’s livestock, local art, craft and artisan produce. Drawing volunteers to their committees from across the community, they are also important social institutions. Earlier this year, the government announced 46 recipients from the 2020 program, which shared in almost $300,000 — including Sale’s society, which received $8901 to build an equine testing facility. Other recipients used the grants for a range of initiatives, including buying a grandstand, extending a shearing pavilion, providing sanitiser stations, the installation of solar panels, and the purchase of portable animal yards. Applications for the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program are open until Sunday, October 3. For more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au
Special charge scheme for Coongulla
opportunity for undertaking street improvements in Coongulla, finding a higher level of support for a scheme in the residential section of Hodges Rd. These investigations also led to council working on a scheme to seal streets in the eastern part of Coongulla, where a special charge scheme was declared for earlier this year. A proposal for the formation and sealing of Hodges Rd would reduce council’s need for maintenance, while providing a higher level of service and safety for the adjacent properties. It was proposed the Hodges Rd scheme would provide for the sealing generally to a 5.5 to six metre width, with kerbs at intersections. When the six property owners in the area were asked about the scheme in March, four were in support (with one against and another not replying) — enough to move the matter forward. After announcing its intention to declare the scheme, council didn’t receive an objection, leading to last month’s decision. — David Braithwaite
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THE sealing of a section of a Coongulla road will progress, with Wellington Shire Council declaring a special charge scheme to pay for the works. Two hundred metres of Hodges Rd will be sealed, with the owners of six properties to each pay $3600. Council will pay the remaining $70,400 from its share of federal government Roads to Recovery funding. An investigation of a special charge scheme for the entire town began following ongoing property owner concerns in relation to dust, rutting and the maintenance grading regime of gravel roads. A preliminary meeting was held with property owners and the community in November 2019, which included an outline of a special charge methodology in order to undertake street improvements. A follow-up survey with property owners early last year found 52 per cent of all property owners supported a special charge scheme for town — below the 60 per cent required to progress the issue. Council officers continued investigations into the
Letters to the editor Cancelling parliament is ‘troubling’, says MLA From Danny O’Brien, MLA, Gippsland South: IT should be troubling to all Victorians that the Premier of our state has not only cancelled parliament, but has dismissed the need for it during this ongoing pandemic crisis. Parliament is the people’s house and the place where grievances are aired, problems solved and accountability delivered. It is very concerning that not only have we lost two weeks of parliament because of health restrictions, but that the Premier has set up a false choice, claiming that he doesn’t want to be distracted from getting people vaccinated by making speeches in parliament. This is a false and misleading narrative. By that rationale, parliament would never sit through world wars, bushfires or any other crisis challenging the state. Parliament of course can (and should) sit even if via remote means, as the federal parliament has been doing this past week. This is not about politicians getting to grandstand, it is about the very real need for us as local MPs to be able to take concerns of our electorate to the floor of parliament and hold the government of the day accountable. Had we been sitting during the two weeks that have been cancelled, I would be raising issues about the need to get school children back to school, the impact of lockdowns on small business in Gippsland and the mental health of everyone who is affected by these restrictions. Is it safe? Well, in September last year the Premier recalled parliament when he needed to pass legislation to extend the State of Emergency. It’s ironic that we had more cases, more deaths and more active cases across the state then than we do now. Parliament is not something to be toyed with, and the Premier must be held accountable.
We must have political representation returned From Samuel Lindsay, Sale: TODAY, I write about local representation. As you well know, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has been elected to represent us in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. Here’s the problem: it appears we have no representation right now. Currently, the state seems to be governed by the Premier and a small group of persons, many of whom are not elected officials. I think we can all agree that the current challenges that face us are of great concern, however the continual extension of the State of Emergency and the use of special powers has left us without representation in these most crucial matters. An initial State of Emergency was a no-brainer. However, in my opinion, the time has long passed for a return to normal parliamentary decision-making process. We need representation for our district on the matter of closing playgrounds. We need representation on what areas should be locked down or not. We need representation on whether our businesses can open tomorrow. We need representation on whether it is illegal for Christians to practice the basic tenants of their religion in gathering to share Lord’s Supper and Eucharist. As a state we collectively elected representatives who coalesce to form government and opposition. We elected them to be our voice, and to hash out problems on our behalf. We did not elect them to gather special powers into a small group of people to make continual changes that directly affect our daily lives without the oversight, checks and balances of our parliamentary process. Please give people their political representation back.
A suggested spot for 10-storey living in Sale From Bob Hammill, Sale: I’VE written numerous letters to the editor, and people tell me my most annoying suggestion is the proposal to ‘go up rather than out’ to limit the urban sprawl. To many, the idea of a 10 storey apartment block in Sale hits ‘a raw nerve’ — and that’s not surprising. Groups in every city have always opposed any multi-storey development, but when the time is right, 10 storey apartment will come to Sale regardless of any arguments anyone presents. In recent years, modern, well-designed apartment blocks have come a long way. Before moving to Sale I lived in my partner’s penthouse. It was bigger than most three bedroom houses — large decks, spa, en-suites, theatre, vegetable garden and much more. On all floors, and on the other connected
www.gippslandtimes.com.au towers, were stylish apartments of various sizes and on the ground floor, a few units, a large reception area, theatre, gym, pool and tropical entertainment areas. All cars (including visitor cars), were parked in the four-level, below-ground parking areas. So where would you put a building like that in Sale? Well, if I was a developer or council, I’d pick the old police station site and I’d buy, trade or resume the two units and two houses on the southern end. To me that site then becomes close to perfect. A good aspect, magnificent views, established outdoor exercise areas, minimal road works and sufficient passing traffic to support a small retail area. A 10-storey construction on that location would not block anyone’s views, and shadows from the building would not be an issue. The only problem is the site is included in the ‘Port of Sale Precinct Master Plan’ and with a shortsighted council, you’d have to expect they’ll ‘butcher’ the block with some insignificant twoor three-storey structure. Such a structure is unlikely to deliver any significant income, provide much in the way of employment or bring extra business to the main shopping centre. What it will do is put that site out of contention — we’ll be stuck with that building for the next 20 years. We’ll soon see where we stand when the final master plan goes to council in October.
Is livestock exchange under-utilised? From Susan Casey and Kenneth Wicke, Carrajung Lower (Gippsland farmers of 27 years and vendors), and Charlie Jones, Won Wron (Gippsland farmer of many years and vendor and livestock carrier): GIPPSLAND Regional Livestock Exchange is owned by Wellington Shire Council, which regularly advertises monthly store cattle sales in local newspapers throughout the shire. However, the scheduled February and August store sales were cancelled at short notice by the Sale Stock Agents Association for reasons unpublicised. Wellington Shire Council has invested more than $3 million of our rates in GRLE, an excellent facility primarily for the benefit of Wellington farmers, which provides for animal welfare, ease of yarding, moving and loading cattle, easy access for carriers and agents, and plenty of car parking. The quality of Wellington cattle is excellent, and information obtained from the council shows August store sales from 2015 to 2019 averaged 900 head yarded. No store sale was held in August 2020. We have the cattle numbers and quality in Wellington, so why cancel sales? We believe the facility is being under-utilised. Cancellation of markets at short notice is unheard of in other parts of Victoria, and we believe a growing number of local farmers are losing confidence in the running of the facility. Farmers who had cattle market-ready in August were thrown into disarray, deciding whether to sell at other venues at greater transport costs or hold over for another month if they could afford to. Carriers have to re-schedule their workloads, and because of recent heavy rain may not be able to access some properties to collect held-over cattle for the September sale. All this while prices are hot. This business has been lost forever from the local economy. At least four casual yard and canteen staff have lost a day’s pay and the saleyard canteen a good day’s trading. The rest of the Sale business community usually does well on market days when market attendees buy lunches and coffees, groceries, petrol, newspapers, and so on. Advertising abounds urging us to buy local because it creates jobs — so it makes sense to sell local for the same reason. I urge the farming community to direct their stock agents to sell their stock at GRLE, because it may mean a job for their kids one day.
colleagues. As the climate heats up, World Car Free Day is also a great time to put pressure on city planners and politicians to give priority to cycling, walking and public transport. Let World Car Free Day be a showcase for just how our cities might look like, feel like, and sound like without cars 365 days a year. Check out World Car Free Network’s resources and find inspiration there, find potential allies in your area and become an activist for car-free day today. People with questions or who want to organise an event, can email infocarfreeday@gmail.com
Thanks for help after a bad fall at Port of Sale From Phillip Clerici, Sale: ON the afternoon of Tuesday, August 31, my wife suffered a severe fall when we were walking across the bridge at the Port of Sale. Four Good Samaritan staff from Superior Energy Services, who were passing by, came over and gave us wonderful assistance in this emergency. Two of them stayed with us right until the ambulance took my wife to the hospital. We greatly appreciated their help and concern, and cannot thank them enough for all that they did. They were marvellous.
‘Disappointed’ over response to tweet From Dean Culshaw, Bairnsdale: IT was disappointing to see Gippsland MHR Darren Chester accuse his Nationals colleague, Senator Matthew Canavan, of being “totally lacking in any compassion” for the 41 Australian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan, in response to Canavan’s sarcastic tweet asking if the Taliban was signing up to net zero. As Canavan has explained in interviews since, the tweet was designed to provoke debate about how misplaced the priorities of most commentators and policy makers are. Net zero and climate change are frankly irrelevant compared to the serious global challenges we face (and whatever Australia does on this issue is irrelevant in a worldwide context), not only in Afghanistan but in adapting to the changing balance of power globally, as well as economic recovery and restoring the personal freedoms that Australians have lost to totalitarian health bureaucrats during the past year. Nothing in the tweet or the discussion that Canavan was seeking to promote was in any way denigrating towards the Australian military. Senator Canavan moved the spill motion that removed the insipid Michael McCormack (a factional colleague of Chester) from the role of Deputy PM. While people can understand that not everyone will get along or be close mates, a stand needs to be taken on some difficult, major issues. Senator Canavan always has a go on those big issues and is winning a lot of respect as a result.
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PHYSIOTHERAPISTS play a key role in helping to patients suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain causes more disability than any other condition. Left unchecked, chronic pain can have a damaging effect on every aspect of a person’s life. Physical therapy and physiotherapists can help people with chronic pain develop the skills they need to manage and take control of their conditions, increase their activity and improve their quality of life. Physiotherapists must work from an evidence base and be an active part of the integrated multi-professional team who work together to provide patient care. Their care can help patients gain a better quality of life by helping them manage and live with what can often be quite complex conditions. Physiotherapists who provide assessment and treatment to patients with chronic pain have to be properly trained, and are qualified and competent to do so. Competence means they can understand an individual’s health and social needs. It is also about having the expertise, clinical and technical knowledge to deliver effective care and treatments based on research and evidence. Many Australians have been helped to overcome conditions, including chronic pain, without going to hospital, thanks to specialist care by rehabilitation teams that include physiotherapists.
Linley Bertacchini from Fortified Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Sports Performance said she aims for clients to become empowered to participate in their own recovery.
Helping clients to maintain the best health possible WHETHER you’re interested in physio and fitness or just massage, the end goal is usually the same — supporting your body to be as strong and resilient as possible. With a little compassion, detective work and knowledge, the team at Fortified Physiotherapy can aim for just that. A relative newcomer on the local scene, Fortified Physio was established in April 2021 and offers physiotherapy, personal training, group fitness, junior sports performance conditioning (upcoming) and also massage. Many paths lead to sourcing physical therapyinjury: detrimental patterns, work and rest imbalance or unhealthy work set-ups, changing bodies, lack of movement, poor form and stress. So many paths can also lead to unique individual recovery. An individual’s story and knowledge of their own body will be the main player in how they move forward. Linley Bertacchini and her team are there to provide support every step of the way, utilising their combined skills to create a solid plan for individual clients. Linley said she wanted people to “be empowered to participate in their own recovery”. “It is truly a collaboration, to really understand your situation and to come up with the best way to work through it,” she explained. The team strives to give clients the tools and knowledge to not only recover, but to maintain a functional and fortified body. There has been many challenges to getting set up during a pandemic, though the team has still been available to essential critical-care clients. These include those who have had procedures delayed or who have essential care plans in place following surgeries, and those needing help for the prevention of deterioration of certain medical conditions. Linley said she has been overwhelmed with the support of the local community, and sent her heartfelt thanks for their kindness, sharing her social media posts and for good old-fashioned word
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Input sought on region’s catchment strategy THE future management direction of the region’s land, water and biodiversity, as well as coastal areas, is up for discussion which will set a course for the next six years. West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s Regional Catchment Strategy will inform priorities for action to look after and care for the Gippsland environment for the next six years, and the authority is inviting the public’s input. The overarching strategy responds to challenges such as population growth, climate change and declining biodiversity. It incorporates community and Traditional Owner priorities with those identified in government policies and legislation. The strategy’s priorities are identified by the people who live in and enjoy the region and key agencies responsible for delivering land and water programs. The strategy covers eight ‘local areas’ based on landscapes ranging from the Bunurong Coast around Inverloch and Wonthaggi and extending up to Korumburra and Leongatha; Corner Inlet and Nooramunga, which includes townships such as Foster, Port Welshpool and Yarram; the Gippsland Lakes and hinterland, taking in Sale, Maffra, Seaspray and Loch Sport; the Gippsland coastal plains, including Woodside, Giffard West and Gormandale; Latrobe, which extends from Warragul and includes Moe, Traralgon and Rosedale; Strzelecki, which includes Hallston, Mirboo North and Balook; the Victorian Alps, which includes Noojee, Walhalla, Erica and Licola; and Wilson’s Promontory. Those who have enjoyed these areas are encouraged to spend a few minutes reviewing the draft strategy, to ensure key priorities are included. For the first time the regional catchment strategy review has moved online and can be found at westgippslandrcs.vic.gov.au Once at the website, members of the public can review the content and also provide feedback via an online form. Comment and feedback can also be sent via mail to the WGCMA at PO Box 1374, Traralgon 3844. Public input is open until October 1.
Planning next steps at Sale Public Cemetery
There is a growing trend for cemeteries to be part of everyday recreation, with the grounds used for walking and running — or simply sitting and contemplating. This pond is in Sale Cemetery. Photo: Julianne Langshaw
SALE Cemetery Trust is planning the next steps in the cemetery’s development, and welcomes donations as it goes about its role in helping to preserve family history. Pauline Hitchins, who was appointed to Sale Public Cemetery Trust in June 2017 and elected deputy chair in February of this year, said the trust had been fortunate to receive funding from the John Leslie Foundation for a new fence and initial survey and planning for the new cemetery development. “Sale has been lucky to have a large area to expand into — not all cemeteries are as lucky — but we have to raise money through grants and other means for design, development of roads and shelters and seating and facilities such as niche walls for ashes interment,” she said. “The area for the new cemetery was gazetted around 1866, so in that respect we were lucky the early trust had some foresight.” The majority of the new area will be lawn cemetery, but there will be several areas for ashes interment, a ‘natural’ burial area, children’s cemetery and a monumental area (which provides for more traditional headstones). Cemetery trust members attend conferences, meet with suppliers and visit other cemeteries to keep abreast of trends and innovations for memorialising those who have died. “This is particularly important as we plan the new area,” Ms Hitchins said. “As part of the extension, we will also be rationalising and modernising our works area to ensure the facility and our processes are efficient and meet all occupational health and safety requirements. “We are certainly mindful of the need to cater for places of reflection and contemplation for those who are visiting their loved ones. “We have a message on most of our stationery that notes ‘Saying goodbye to someone we love is not a single moment in time, but rather a never-ending process’. “There is a growing trend for cemeteries to be part of everyday recreation, with the grounds used for walking and running — and we certainly encourage that,” Ms Hitchins said. She said larger cemeteries such as Springvale provided a range of catering options and hosted group sessions which helped the bereaved find other ways to remember their loved ones there. People are being urged to think about donating to Sale Public Cemetery Trust or making bequeaths in their wills to help keep the cemetery looking its best. For more information, visit the Sale Public Cemetery Trust website at salecemetery.com.au
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Award entries close next week ENTRIES for the 2021 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards close next Friday. The awards recognise, celebrate and reward food and fibre producers for their contribution to the Gippsland region. Producers and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to enter. Submission details can be found on the Food and Fibre Gippsland website.
Post-flood irrigation checks THIS year, many Gippsland farmers have been lucky enough to experience a winter that brought enough rainfall to meet plant water requirements. However spring has sprung, and despite recent rainfall, attention will soon turn to irrigation as the temperature, wind speed and evaporation rate increase. Beginning irrigation at the right time and doing system checks will maximise the amount of pasture or crops farmers can grow, and reduce the chance of breakdowns during the season. Below are some general pointers to help farmers ensure their readiness for irrigation.
After a wet winter in Gippsland, irrigators have been encouraged to take the time to ensure their irrigation systems result in optimal pasture production.
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FARMERS with surface irrigation systems should take several steps to ensure their systems are working efficiently. The first and most important step is to remove vegetation, silt or other blockages from channels and drains to ensure irrigation water flows well, with minimum head loss. Anything in channels or drains that causes head loss slows down the flow of water and increases the chance of waterlogging or losing water to deep drainage, depending on soil type. Heavier soils will show waterlogging issues, such as reduced pasture growth and quality, while lighter soils will lose a lot of water to deep drainage. Ensuring water flows on and off bays as fast as possible is key to efficient surface irrigation. Another important step is to check outlets for any damage that has occurred in the off season and repair any outlets that may have leaks or other issues. Irrigators will also need to check reuse pumps are running efficiently, and have been serviced and maintained appropriately.
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per cent of a system’s performance, so it is vital to get this part of the machine right. Irrigators should inspect their machines for any broken or leaking sprinklers, and make sure the end gun and booster pump turns on and off in the correct places. Irrigators should also check the pressure at the pump that supplies the system, to ensure the entire machine can run at the correct pressure. If the pressure is too high, it will waste energy and money, while lower pressure than recommended will decrease the uniformity of the system. While the machine is running, measure the system water pressure with a pressure gauge at the second span, middle span, and last sprinkler. This will help ensure the system is running at the correct pressure to supply the spans and the end gun, or will highlight pressure problems that need to be corrected. A useful tip is to also check the tyre pressures. Tyres that are too highly inflated can exacerbate wheel tracking, whereas low pressure can increase resistance and in extreme cases the tyre can come off the rim. It’s also a good time to check the pump is running efficiently and has received appropriate servicing and maintenance. Those pumping from a river or on-farm storage that contains solid trash such as sticks, leaves,
or large amounts of sediment should consider a screen on the suction to decrease the amount of litter entering the pivot and potentially blocking the sprinklers.
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IRRIGATORS with fixed or lateral sprays need to ensure their pumps are operational and supplying the correct pressure for their spray systems. Higher pressure than what is needed will waste energy and money, while lower pressure than recommended will decrease the uniformity of the system. Regular maintenance and servicing of pumps can more than pay for itself, ensuring correct functioning and preventing breakdowns. The next step is to check all visible infrastructure (lines, hydrants, posts, sprinklers) for damage or leaks, and unblock sprinklers that are clogged. A well-functioning system and correct scheduling of irrigations will set farmers up for efficient and optimal pasture production. Irrigators are encouraged to keep an eye out for the Agriculture Victoria ETo update for help with irrigation scheduling. For more advice, phone the Agriculture Victoria irrigation team on 5147 0800.
Battling bloat in cattle this spring WITH the flush of spring growth, bloat can become a distinct possibility. Bloat occurs in cattle following the rapid consumption of lush, fast growing, immature, legume (clover or lucerne) dominant pastures. It is seen much less commonly on grass-dominant pastures. Bloat is caused by an increase in gas pressure within the rumen (paunch) as the feeds are fermented. The gas builds up in the rumen as small bubbles or foam that cannot be belched out when the animal chews its cud. The first sign of bloat is a tight, distended abdomen particularly on the left side. On occasions, the only indication of trouble is bloated animals dead in
the paddock. Death occurs because of the pressure of the rumen on the lungs and major blood vessels leading to lung and heart failure. Death from bloat can occur quickly, sometimes within 30 minutes of grazing pastures at risk. Therefore, the emphasis must be on prevention rather than treatment post the incident. Hungry cattle should be prevented from gorging themselves on at-risk pastures. Feed out hay before introducing cattle onto possibly hazardous paddocks. In addition, a range of treatments are available to help prevent bloat. These include bloat blocks, bloat licks, medicated water supply, drenching and
pasture spraying. The suitability of each treatment approach varies, dependent on the circumstances. Many bloat deaths may actually be caused by pulpy kidney. Bloat slows down the passage of food through the gut, allowing the pulpy kidney bacteria to multiply and kill the cow. All cattle should have an annual vaccination for pulpy kidney and other clostridia. The best time to vaccinate is before a high-risk period such as spring. For more information, contact a local veterinarian or a Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer. — Agriculture Victoria senior veterinary officer Dr Jeff Cave
Agribusiness funding to get food on the table
THE state government has announced funding to get food to market sooner by growing exports, building domestic market capability and managing supply chain risks. The first tranche of the Food to Market program has resulted in $8.4 million being granted to 13 key industry and regional peak bodies, to support projects that will add value to food grown and processed in Victoria. The peak body for Victorian fresh vegetable exporters, AUSVEG, has received $960,000 to
begin a pilot in partnership with the government to investigate and trial alternative packaging and transport options. This will ensure viable export pathways remain open for broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, celery and lettuce crop producers in Victoria. The $15 million Food to Market program is funded through the government’s agriculture strategy, which focuses on supporting industry recover from the pandemic and helping it adapt during the next 10 years.
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Ten days to date: Milker graze area Milkers Stocking rate Average graze rest time Estm'd pasture consmp'n Pasture consum'd per cow Pasture growing spend Estm'd pasture price Conc (incl additives)supp fed/cow Conc (incl additives)supp avg price Hay/silage supp fed/cow Hay/silage supp price Feed Conversion Efficiency Total feed intake/cow NDF Fibre in diet Litres/cow Fat test Protein test Milk Solids per cow Milk price (less levies)/kg MS Milk price (less levies)/litre Milk income/cow All feed cost/cow Margin over all Feed/cow MOAF /ha /day Farm MOAF per DAY
MDF TEN DAYS AGO 10-Aug-21 58 115 2.0 60 16 8.0 $2.72 $170 5.4 $417 0.0
MDF THIS TEN DAYS 20-Aug-21 62 150 2.4 50 24 10.0 $2.72 $112 5.4 $417 0.0
100 13.3 29.5% 17.7 3.82% 3.76% 1.34 $6.42 $0.49 $8.61 $3.62 $4.99 $9.90 $574
108 15.3 30.8% 22.7 3.72% 3.66% 1.67 $6.41 $0.47 $10.73 $3.37 $7.36 $17.79 $1,103
Units Ha Head cows/ha Days kg DM/ha/day kg DM/cow/day $/ha/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg DM/cow/day $/T DM kg MS/tonne DM kg DM/cow/day % NDF l/cow/day % % kg/cow/day $/kg MS $ per litre $/cow/day $/cow/day $/cow/day $/ha/day $/day
Grass is the bottom line MILKER numbers are rising quickly at Macalister Demonstration Farm, as fresh cows come into the herd after calving. Grass consumption per cow has lifted, as has overall pasture consumption per hectare, which is now close to the August target. This increase in grass consumption is a powerful driver
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of production and profitability. Grass production has increased, which means that pasture price has fallen. Extra grass consumption has lifted milk solids per cow significantly to above the August target, with feed efficiency also lifting markedly. All these factors drive the feed margin, which has lifted accordingly.
THE National Centre for Farmer Health’s innovative chat-based platform ‘Campfire’ has now been up and running for three months, bringing farmers together to chat, listen to experts and peers, ask questions and pose solutions. It helps farmers to improve their systems of work in order to better manage the demands and challenges of primary production, and to develop mentally healthy workplaces for farm owners, managers, workers and their families. The platform has engaged with more than 100 registered participants across a wide range of agricultural industries in Victoria, and is reaching many more primary producers through blogs, podcasts and social media messaging. ‘Bonfire’ events have attracted the most participation so far. These are held fortnightly on the Campfire platform on Wednesday evenings (from 7.30pm) where farmers can hear from topic experts and participate in live question and answer sessions. The audience will soon be able to submit questions ahead of time, to be answered by experts on the night. Those interested should check the centre’s Facebook and Instagram pages about how to lodge questions in advance, or visit the Campfire page to leave questions. The Farmer Health Campfire webpage has resources developed around the topics tackled so far, including podcasts, blogs and the link to access the Campfire platform. Previous Bonfire conversations have content covering: working effectively in a family business; making businesses more resilient to environmental extremes; strengthening support through farming safety consultants, AgriSafe and the Rural Financial Counselling Service; learning from experience; communication; and planning for succession. Coming bonfire topics include the prevention of work-related risks to mental health with rural psychologist Dr Kate Gunn (tomorrow), supporting the next generation of farmers (September 22), seasonal contract labour (October 6), and working dog training school (October 20). For more information, visit farmerhealth.org.au/
Extension executive officer sought MACALISTER Demonstration Farm (MDF) is seeking an extension executive officer. The role entails hosting field days and creating regular reports on projects, activities, and financial performance; preparing social media extension videos and articles, as part of the farm’s ‘e-media project’; creating and strengthening industry and governmental ties to create
new project opportunities at the farm; and supporting the board by functioning as the executive officer — preparing agendas, minutes, annual meetings and audit material. For more information, email mdf@wideband.net.au or visit the ‘events’ tab at macalisterdemonstrationfarm.com
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Rain expected into spring IT'S been a wet year so far for Wellington Shire, and the rain is predicted to continue. After above average winter rainfall, some areas are well on their way to surpassing their average rainfall total. With the Bureau of Meteorology’s spring outlook suggesting a wet forecast, east Sale looks set to record above average rainfall for the first time since 2016. After three of years of some of the worst drought conditions Gippsland had experienced from 2017 to 2019, last year’s steady rainfall brought some relief to drought-stricken farmers. After it just fell short of its average rainfall last year, the bureau has recorded a healthy 502.4mm in total for east Sale so far this year. The average for this time of year hovers about 367mm. East Sale’s annual mean total is 589.6mm, meaning during the next four months, 87.2mm has to fall for east Sale to surpass its average rainfall. Given spring is historically the region’s wettest time of year, with an average of 56.1mm falling per month, this seems achievable, as confirmed by the bureau’s outlook. The bureau has given Sale an 86 per cent chance of receiving at least 150mm over the next three months. A soggy March (111.8mm) and June (114.8mm) have accounted for just under half of east Sale’s rainfall total in this year. Yarram has already topped its yearly rainfall average. After recording massive rainfall totals in January (137.4mm), March (158.8mm) and June (115.8mm), Yarram Airport now sits ahead of its average annual rainfall by 31.8mm.
Farmers across the region have been set up for a productive spring, with most parts of Wellington Shire well ahead of their average rainfall for this time of year.
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“Averaged across the state, the maximum temperature was just over 0.7 degrees warmer than the winter average, while minimum temperature was about 1.1 degrees warmer than the winter average, and the fourth warmest on record. “Mount Baw Baw had the state’s wettest day, with just over 280mm recorded on June 10. This was the fifth wettest day on record for Victoria for any month. “Wilson’s Promontory was the warmest place to be in Victoria this season, with an average overnight temperature of just under 10 degrees, and an average overall temperature of 11.8 degrees.” The wet weather is set to continue for the next three months, according to Dr Marshall. “Spring is likely to bring above average rainfall to Victoria, with the negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole underway,” he said. “This relates to the unseasonably warm water in the eastern Indian Ocean and to the north of Australia, which is likely to provide a flow of moist air across the continent into south-eastern Australia.” The latest outlook is available via
Giffard, a small farming community between Yarram and Sale which received staggeringlylittle rainfall throughout the drought, will be revelling in this year’s downpours. Currently clocking 507.6mm this year, Giffard is firmly placed within reach of reaching its annual rainfall average of 560.3mm. After recording a mammoth 822.9mm in 2020, Stratford is having a more normal year, and currently sits on 517.5mm of rainfall in 2021. This is still far more than its usual average for this time of year (378.9mm), but 96.1mm short of its annual average. Briagolong has clocked a little more than its neighbour so far this year (571.8mm) and is looking far more lush than it did during the ‘green drought’. Briagolong’s mean annual rainfall is 654.2mm, so it will have to record a similar figure to Stratford to surpass average rainfall. The bureau’s climate scientist, Dr Andrew Marshall, said some parts of Gippsland had a wetter than average winter, but rainfall was close to average across most of Victoria. “It was the seventh warmest winter on average for Victoria, and the warmest since 2013,” he said.
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Expressions of Interest TURNBULL HINO - SALE
This is an exciting opportunity to join TURNBULL HINO at a grassroots level. We are seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our new HINO dealership. You will be a member of the brand new HINO dealership currently being built in Sale. We are actively looking for new staff for the new dealership with the following attributes: ● SERVICE MANAGER ● SALES - TRUCK ● DIESEL MECHANIC If you feel you can hit the ground running in a brand new dealership and have the skills to match, please forward a cover letter together with a current resume to the below address. Please note, the successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a current National Police Check, at their own expense. Only Australian permanent residents apply. Applications to: Tracey Cox Turnbull Toyota 303 York Street SALE VIC 3850 E: recruitment@turnbulls.com.au
Accommodation and Hospitality work available at a local business. We are looking for casual staff to work in all facets of the business including reception, room and facility cleaning, kitchen (including dishwashing, food preparation and wood fired pizza making), and bar. Applicants must be willing to work in multiple areas of the hotel and training will be provided. A current RSA and food handling certificate are required. Please forward resume and covering letter to rivers@nataccom.com.au
Coaches Expressions of Interest - Season 2022
SFNC are seeking expressions of interest for all Football and Netball Coaches for the upcoming 2022 season. If you're interested in finding out more information regarding Stratford and the EGFNL, forward an email to the club at: mfooty3862@gmail.com Alternatively contact Club President Matt on 0439 069 781, or Netball President Alex on 0458 490 776.
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We are currently seeking a qualified diesel mechanic at our Maffra Depot. This is a full-time position with an immediate start for the successful candidate. Duties include but not limited to: ● Maintaining company fleet ● Diagnosis and rectifying mechanical problems ● Schedule maintenance, servicing and repairs of fleet and equipment. ● Maintain service and maintenance records in accordance with company guidelines and NHVAS accreditation. ● Prioritizing and organizing daily workload ● General housekeeping duties within the workshop. Please email resume to: craig@bedggoodstransport.com.au
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Clinical Care Manager
For further information please contact: Gail McNally - 0429867629 Or send your CV to HR@yooralla.com.au
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Division: Residential and Respite Services. Location:Sale Type: Permanent - Part Time and Casual About us At Yooralla, we believe that exceptional customer service starts with employees who love what they do. Our people are committed to supporting people with disabilities to live the life they choose and obtaining the best possible outcomes for our customers. About the Role Are you looking for a great opportunity to build a rewarding career where you can make a difference within a supportive team environment? We have a number of permanent part time & casual vacancies available for Disability Support Workers to join our friendly and committed team. We offer a range of employment options including direct support, assisting our customers in engaging in activities of their choosing in shared accommodation services, or their own homes. We support individuals to pursue their interests, develop new skills, achieve their lifestyle goals and be valued as equal citizens in the community. About you If you are passionate about supporting customers to manage their own lifestyles and live the life they choose and ideally you have experience with supporting individuals to meet their goals, we would like to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will need: ● Clear and effective communications skills ● Attention to detail and accuracy in record management. ● Relevant Qualifications are highly desirable, however, someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn will be considered. Working with Yooralla We employ individuals dedicated to providing quality, sustainable and flexible services, that uphold human rights and create opportunities, empowering individuals to live the life they choose. Yooralla has a long history of working to build a world where people with disability are equal citizens. We offer ● Attractive remuneration package with excellent tax benefits ● The opportunity to have a positive impact on peoples' lives ● Comprehensive three-day induction program ● Flexible working hours A rewarding career in a growing service sector ● Ongoing training, support and development ● A great, supportive team environment
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Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and PCA's. Permanent part time positions available. Negotiable Hours Ashleigh House currently has an exciting opportunity for energetic PCAs, Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses to join our team. If you are a caring person who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, then this could be the right job for you. Employee Benefits: ● Above award remuneration. ● Salary Packaging. Employee Assistance Program. ● Relocation Support.
Ashleigh House is an 80-bed Residential Aged Care Facility situated in Sale, Victoria. We offer all aspects of aged care including memory support and palliative care. We are looking for a dedicated care manager on a permanent basis. We are looking for a clinically focused experienced aged care professional who can effectively lead and manage staff and work closely with the entire team to deliver the highest standards of clinical care. The role of the Clinical Care Manager reports directly to the CEO and will be responsible for operational management of Ashleigh House's Care team and line management of all Care staff. The Clinical Care Manager will ensure that all our resident's clinical and health outcomes are achieved using a person-centred approach. You will also ensure that clinical excellence is maintained through compliance with best practice and ACQSC standards and requirements. The successful candidate will be well supported by the Clinical Consultant to improve the quality of care. Key responsibilities: ● Responsible for establishing comprehensive communication between the multidisciplinary team within the facility and other stakeholders. ● Responsible for ACFI optimisation and completion for all residents. ● Opportunity to grow and develop the care and nursing teams through mentoring and sharing clinical knowledge. ● Ensuring standards of documentation and clinical processes are maintained. ● Continuous quality improvement. ● Rostering and staffing for all care and nursing staff.
Selection Criteria: ● Current Registration with AHPRA for RN's and EN's. ● Certificate 3 or 4 in Aged Care ndividual Support for PCAs. ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ● Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. ● Person-centred approach to care and service delivery in line with the Aged Care Standards. ● Good computer skills.
Minimum requirements: ● Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse. ● Knowledge of the aged care industry, regulations, ACFI and ACQSC standards. ● Demonstrated alignment with the philosophy of resident focused care which supports dignity, independence and informed consultative decision making. ● Previous leadership or management experience (essential). ● Demonstrated organisation skills with accuracy and attention to detail. ● Ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing priorities. ● Good computer skills.
Offers are subject to a valid reference qualification checks, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and evidence of COVID-19 vaccination. Applications to be emailed to: lyn@secvinc.com.au by COB Friday September 10th, 2021.
Permanent full time or part time negotiable (minimum of 30 hours per week). Remuneration is above award and based on skills and experience. Relocation support available. Email cover letter and CV to: lyn@secvinc.com.au or (03) 5144 4484 Applications close Friday, September 10th, 2021
Pharmacist, Intern Pharmacist and Dispensary Assistant Positions Available 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
EXTENSION / EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Macalister Demonstration Farm (MDF) is seeking an Extension/Executive Officer. The role entails: ● Hosting field days and creating regular reports on MDF projects, activities, and financial performance. ● Preparing social media extension videos and articles, as part of the MDF 'e-Media Project' ● Creating and strengthening industry and governmental ties to create new project opportunities at the MDF ● Supporting the MDF Board by functioning as the Executive Officer- preparing agendas, minutes, AGM, audit material ● Generous remuneration ● Mobile phone and laptop provided ● Flexible work location and hours (2-3 days per week). For further information and application details, please email mdf@wideband.net.au or visit the "Events" tab at: macalisterdemonstrationfarm.com All applications must be submitted by email to: mdf@wideband.net.au by 5pm Friday October 1st 2021.
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MUNRO A private funeral service for Mr Ian Neil Munro will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Sale at 1pm on FRIDAY (September 10, 2021), followed by burial at the Sale Cemetery.
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The Fingerboards Mineral Sands Mine is a major project for the local region that will support economic growth and local jobs for many years. As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Kalbar Operations Pty Ltd is launching a Community Grants Program to support community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities and provide long lasting benefits to the wider community. Grant funding is available for projects within the Educational, Recreational, Environmental and Social aspects of the community. A total of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter. These grants must have a direct positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in a positive and sustainable manner. To be eligible to apply local organizations must: ● Be an organization that provides benefit to the broader community. ● The Project must be completed within six months of receipt of funds. This may be extended upon written approval from the committee should extenuating circumstances arise. ● Organizations must agree to expend grant monies only in accordance with the successful grant project application. ● The project must be based within the East Gippsland and Wellington communities. ● Applicants must detail how the project will be funded and delivered. Opening 16 August 2021. Closing 30 September with applicants notified of outcomes October 2021. For further information please visit our website at https://www.fingerboardsproject.com.au/
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Wellington Shire Council invites suitable qualified contractors to tender for the design and construction of 2 new netball courts and shelter at the Maffra 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.
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HENRY, Shirley Doreen. 20/07/1938 - 08/09/2020. The year has passed, with Mazda T34 small bus, every moment in our sunroof, air conditioning thoughts. You will never and heating $8000 o.n.o. Ph 0455 333 254. Cash paid for older be forgotten, your memory Deaths caravans. Phone Ken will be forever held in our hearts. Loving mum, 0418 547 047. granny and great granny. FOTHERINGHAM, Love Graham. 4WD Peter John. 'Wheelchair Pete' TILLEY, Ivan. 13/2/1956 - 31/8/2021 7/10/1935 - 6/9/2008 We have been missing Passed away peacefully you for 13 years today, at Sale Hospital on Forester, auto, 103,250 August 31, 2021, km., 6 mths reg., great 2004 model, no reg. or Dad. cond., AAY-221, $20,000 roadworthy, $2500, vin. From Jenny, Lee-Anne, surrounded by family. Loving husband to Sue. ONO. Ph: 0414 774 144. no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027. Steve and families. Cherished father to Phone 0455 333 254. TILLEY, Ivan. Rebecca. September 06, 2008. Adored father-in-law to Hey Dad, I bought a Gary. bigger boat. Wish you Friend to all. 4 cylinder, 2.4L petrol, 'The only true disability 71,550kms, excellent were here to come fishing with us... is a bad attitude' 2013 VW Caddy Maxi cond., ZQV-843 $20,500. Miss you always, Crew van, 4 door, diesel, Phone 0417 052 687. Jenny, Lee-anne, Stephen My dear loving husband manual, roof racks, tow and families. you meant so much to bar, air cond., cruise, me, I will never have excellent cond., ZUW-635 another one like you. Funerals $15,000. 0409 539 649. You were great to us. Love you forever. Love Sue. FOTHERINGHAM Fly high. 2000 model, V8, reg. For funeral arrangements UFD-540, many extras, for Mr Peter John Dad, you were my rock, $8000. Ph 0455 333 254. Fotheringham, please and I was yours. Our bond check our website or will never break. You are phone: the best Dad I could have Tenders ever asked for. I'm so lucky and cherished to be your one and only daughter. I promise I'll take care of Mum. I love you Dada. To the moon and back. FOREVER! XOXOX HAYES. A private service with attendance by personal Rest in peace Wheelchair WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL family invitation only to Pete, I'm still lost for CONTRACT NO 2022-045 ensure Covid-19 comp- words and will always be liance will be held for grateful for the many Mr Ronald Rexwell chats we had while "Little Mushroom" had to Hayes. For those unable to wait! My promise to you attend, a "Facebook Live" I made, I'll always keep, Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified broadcast of the service and I look forward to contractors to tender for the heritage renewal/ called your will take place at 1pm b e i n g restoration of the Rotunda at the Victoria Park in Sale. TOMORROW (Wednesday son-in-law. Have a beer with my Practical completion date: 15 April 2022. September 8, 2021). brother for me. All tenderers must register with Council via Wellington Cheers mate! Gary. https://www.facebook. Shire Council’s eProcure website (www.eprocure. com/gippslandfuneral com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil) to obtain the tender To The King of Stratford services documents. (known as Pete mostly), I will be forever grateful Tenders are to be lodged via the eProcure website no later for the day we crossed than 2.00pm Wednesday 6 October 2021. paths, almost like it was meant to be. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. You have changed my Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted. life, just by simply being you. I will never forget the laughs, the tears, the deep and meaningful discussions and the debates. You were truly one of the strongest men I've ever met in my life, and you fought until the end. 'That'll do Donkey, that'll do' Tanjil RWPS Electrical Switchboard Upgrade Love you forever. Love always, CONTRACT: GW520 Sarah The Carer xxx This is a Lump Sum Contract, in the form of AS 4000-1997 (as amended) Pete, General Conditions of Contract, for the provision of all labour and Where do I start. material, site preparation works necessary for the Tanjil Raw Water Pump Many fond family Station (RWPS) Electrical Switchboard Upgrade. memories, I hold close to my heart forever. I was The Works include the removal of the existing old main switchboard just a young girl when you and variable speed drives, and the supply and installation of a new main came to my parents home with your beloved wife switchboard, generator connection cabinet, PLC cabinet, three new Sue. You fitted in with us variable speed drives (free issued), associated cable tray and cables, as if you had known us PLC programming and associated works. your whole life. My Mum and Dad loved you as A Tender Information session will be held at much as I did. You loved Tanjil RWPS, 360 Moe-Walhalla Road, Tanjil South, at 10:30 am being with Dad and his beloved horses. Or sitting on Tuesday 14 September 2021. around having a beer and A copy of the specification may be obtained from: bullshit. You are an inspiration, • Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au Pete, and will be dearly (under TENDERS) - at no cost missed by us all. Love you. An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted - Kel, Ray, Dan, Japr, (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW520 – Jacoby and family xxx (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 7 October 2021.
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HAYES, Ronald Rexwell. 02/02/1928 - 30/08/2021 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Much loved father of Peter, Gary and Francesca. Grandfather of Timothy and Rebecca and great grandfather of Kaeden, Keira and Caleb. Now reunited with Betty, his wife and soulmate of 68 years.
STEELE, Jenny. In memory of a beautiful lady, so wondrously talented and so willing to share with all. "Thank you for the music"
MILLAR, John. 8/8/1983 - 2/9/2021 Cherished grandson of Gwenda and Jim (dec.) Millar. The sadness I feel at your passing hurts deeply, but I know you are at peace, safe in the arms of your loving Grandpa. Remembered with love. Nan and family.
People who have recently lost loved ones are respectfully invited to contribute life stories and photos for publication in the Gippsland Times. There is no charge for this service. This is separate from the Death notices in the Classifieds section. Those who would like to honour a loved one in print by telling the story of their life journey are invited to email details and images to: news@ gippslandtimes.com.au with ‘obituary’ in the subject line
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Obituaries
MUNRO, Ian Neil. April 8, 1935 to August 29, 2021. 86 years old. Adoring husband of Joan (dec.). It is with sadness we announce the passing of Neil who died peacefully on August 29, 2021 at Royal Freemasons Sale. Special friend to Lea-Anne. In your words, Neil, we spoke about everything and spoke for hours but spoke about nothing in particular. I will cherish those times. You hold a special place in all our hearts and we will miss you deeply. I'm sure you are kicking up your heels with a tall Gin and Tonic while being reunited with Joan and Skip. SCHULTZ, Jenny. Condolences from the Falconer-Pritchard family. Remembering the influence Julie had on our musical education as well as on many others in the community. Rest in peace. From Vicky, Charles, Alex and Dora.
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TYLER, Allan. We would like to thank everyone for their cards, flowers, food, phone calls and messages on the loss of our dearly loved Dad and Pop. To Dr. Monash for his dedicated care of Dad for 30 years, Dr. Seth and all the staff in Medical Ward at Sale Hospital, Brad Lett and staff for being so compassionate and patient in the Covid situation and to Dave Hynd for playing the bagpipes at Dads funeral. We thank you all so much and are extremely grateful. - Julie, Jane, Peter and families.
SCHULTZ, Jenny. So sad to learn of your passing. You tutored my daughter in piano and voice. I will forever remember your kindness before and after Jem's illness. RIP Lovely lady. - Julie Bamford.
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Cricket forced to play a waiting game
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THE issue of venue ownership in regional areas between cricket and football was raised by the Victorian Country Cricket League last week. With the traditional start of the cricket season only weeks away and the potential for the football season to push into October, the VCCL reiterated the need for the two sports to work together to ensure a smooth transition. While it appears a near certainty there will be no more football played in Gippsland this year, the possibility of the sport overlapping into the start of cricket season has meant an unprecedented set of arrangements. Ordinarily the cricket season begins the first week of October, but with football finals still up in the air and most football reserves doubling as cricket grounds, the preparation of turf wickets and the handover of resources from a football to cricket club has been left with a degree of uncertainty. Cricket clubs are facing a mad dash to get squares and wickets prepared, as in some cases, they cannot touch the middle of the ground because of the lingering football season. A solid month and limited foot traffic is generally needed to allow a wicket square to be properly ‘raised’. In a memo to county cricket leagues, VCCL president Kelvin White said the powers at be were working through the issues at hand. “As the coronavirus continues to show its ugly head across suburbia and in some country areas, we need to be proactive in ensuring, as much as possible, that there is a smooth transition period between the embattled football season and, hopefully, what will be a successful cricket season,” he said. “With communities, businesses and families being so badly impacted in many ways, we should keep things in perspective, but I think we all understand the important role of sport and recreation in maintaining fitness, health and a positive mindset.
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Cricketers across the region still don’t know for certain when the season will start. “We should demonstrate our capacity to work together to make the best of the situation so Cricket Victoria is keen to continue consultation with AFL Victoria to reduce any levels of anxiety that might be occurring around country Victoria. “After a couple of weekend reports of football pushing into October, communication with Paul Milo at Cricket Victoria has prompted us to seek out any other areas where there might be concerns about football and cricket butting heads. “So that we can get a state-wide perspective on this issue, Cricket Victoria’s area managers will be asking for feedback as any changes to the lockdown rules are announced. “While everyone is now aware of the
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time-honoured legislation determining the use of shared football and cricket grounds, we also know there are many more issues involved, like football being played on non-cricket grounds, the involvement of (cricket) volunteers and (cricket) players, preparation of wickets etc. “This is why positive and respectful communication between the sports needs to be carried out — so agreement towards a smooth transition can be reached.” According to the Cricket Victoria spreadsheet on current cricket related restrictions, curators are permitted to prepare a turf wicket “subject to written council approval, worker permits and safe COVID practices”.
Life Members Day postponed
SALE Tennis Club has been forced to postpone its 17th annual Life Members Day, scheduled for Sunday, September 12. With COVID-19 restrictions likely to extend beyond this weekend, a new date will be set. Life Members Day is a special day for the club each year and is one of the most anticipated days on the annual calendar so it will be rescheduled as soon as possible. The day is a celebration of the contribution to the club of all members, and especially life members, who have been recognised for their outstanding service. As part of Life Members Day each year, the club welcomes back the extended Flint and Best families to celebrate their lifelong association with Sale Tennis Club. The postponement is especially disappointing as the club’s renovations and court upgrades are now complete, and the committee was looking forward to showcasing the whole redevelopment. A new date will be announced as soon as restrictions are lifted.
There are more than 200 years of service in this photo of Sale Tennis Club’s life members, who attended the day in December, 2020. Pictured, from left, are Robin Lowe, Debbie Krusic, Chris Deschepper, Karen Pollett, Karen Deschepper, Di Arnot, Bruce Carter, Mike Riley, Murray Fitzclarence and Gary Schuback. Photo: Lisa Baker
WEDNESDAY’S Sale greyhound meeting returned a number of winners for local trainers. The opening Maiden race over 440 metres saw Benjamin Rose stride across the line in relatively easy fashion for Rosedale’s Sharon-Lee Chignell. Jumping from box one, Benjamin Rose won ahead of Kilmany trainer Justin Bowman’s Eye Spy Skye, which ran exceptionally well considering its starting price of $23.40. Rosedale featured on the winners stage in the next race, another 440m Maiden, with Big Bird Nose getting home for Jeffrey Chignell. Sale trainer Robert Wynd secured a win in the race three Grade 7 (440m) as Just Needed Time justified its $1.70 favouritism to bolt to the line ahead of Stratford pair All For Now (trained by John Lindrea) and System Issues (Georga Gray). A Restricted Win in race four (520m) was won by Forever A Dream for Hallam trainer Olivia Cartechini, which narrowly edged our Bella Bullish for Ben Joske at Yinnar South. Yarram favourite Go Rogue ($1.70) won a thriller for Brian Alford, getting home in 0.015 of a second from Four Aces, trained by Leslie Hughes at Giffard in the race five Grade 5 (440m). Seaspray runner Omega Dodge showed why it was a $1.30 favourite, winning the race six Free For All over 440m for Barry Harper. Joske had another placing in the race seven Grade Five (440m) with Zheng, while Nambrok trainer Lyn Smith got a win with Ashby Mayhem in the race eight Mixed 4/5 (520m). Kilmany trainer Yvonne Andrews won the race nine Mixed 6/7 (440m) with Coco’s Hot, and backed it up with a win in the following race, a Grade 5 (440m), with Locked In. Race 11, a Grade 5 over 440 metres, saw Maffra trainer Lindsay Fulford salute with Esfahan, while Sale’s Kym Russell rounded out the meeting with $1.60 favourite Airly Cleaner winning the Grade 5 440 metres. GREYHOUND racing continued at Sale on Sunday. Jeffrey Chignell opened proceedings with a win in the Maiden Heat (440m) with Elmo Rose. Briagolong trainer Matt Clarke had a winner in the race three Grade 7 (440m) as Rasputin proved its $1.90 starting price. A winner from not far down the road came up in the race four Restricted Win (520m) for the Dawn Johnston trained Nathan Ryder at Boisdale. Omega Dodge made it two wins in two meetings in the race six Free For All (440m), while State The Facts won for Kilmany trainer Cheryle Ragen in the race seven Mixed 4/5. Johnstone was again on the winners list as Queen Kathlenn won the race nine Mixed 6/7. Rosedale's John Connor won the following race with Madalia Champ in the Free For All (520m) Other winners on the night were Bel Air Storm for Bunyip’s Barry Toner, Pirates Patch for Altona Green’s Malcolm Davis, Security Man for Cranbourne's Neville Wakefield, Lakeview Bonnie for Metung's Luke Whelan and Gold Skulltula for Graeme Jose at Catani.
Twilight golf recommences at Sale next month TWILIGHT golf is set to commence at Sale Golf Club next month (subject to restrictions). Those interested are encouraged to arrange a team of three to six players, and invite members and non-member friends to join a low cost fun evening of golf. Participants will get to enjoy a drink and a barbecue, and get to meet some like minded golfers. Play will commence for the Christmas season on Thursday, October 7, and conclude on Thursday, December 16. The Easter season will run from Thursday, February 3 and conclude Thursday,
March 31. Tee off times are between 3pm and 6pm. Scores are stableford scores for all rounds (veterans competition players may enter their first nine score). Prizes will be awarded in for the highest scoring male and female for handicap and non-handicap players, as well as prizes for the winning team. Competition can be played on either of the course’s nine holes, but to qualify for the members eclectic, players must have not played greater than a difference of two between the totals of front nine
and back nine played at the end of the competition. While the eclectic sheet will continue to be updated, it is the player’s responsibility to maintain a record of the number of times each nine has been played. Prizes for the eclectic are awarded at the end of the season. Team entry is $5 per player, per season. Weekly competition fee is $10 for members and non-members. For more information, email peter.ray@education. vic.gov.au
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Galea to go again HEYFIELD FootballNetball Club has re-signed senior coach Rick Galea for season 2022. Galea will enter his fourth season in charge of the Kangaroos, and will be hoping to finally get a clean run at things after two COVID interrupted seasons and a dramatic Rick Galea 2019 that saw Heyfield controversially stripped of premiership points which ultimately cost them a double-chance. The Kangaroos finished the 2021 North Gippsland season in eighth position with a four-win six-loss record. Heyfield began the season on fire, winning their first four games, before undergoing a dramatic form slump and not winning a game thereafter.
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Bye Butch, and thanks Josh Farrell
MAFFRA Football-Netball Club legend Wayne Butcher has retired after 26 seasons in and around the Gippsland League. Butcher began his career at the club as a player in 1977 before turning his hand to coaching in 1990. Butcher finishes his illustrious career at Maffra with a winning percentage of 79.2 for both finals and home-and-away. Butcher has been at the helm of the Eagles senior team across two stints, from 2002 to 2005 and again from 2014 when he returned to coach after a period away from the club to follow his sons John and Danny as they moved up the ranks. On his return, the Eagles finished fourth in 2014 and the following year lost the preliminary final before Butcher began the Eagles’ rise back to the top. In 2016, the Eagles climbed to second on the ladder behind the dominant Leongatha. After overcoming Traralgon in the qualifying final, they handed the Parrots their first loss of the season thus booking themselves a spot in the grand final. Leongatha easily defeated Traralgon in the preliminary final to ensure a rematch between
the two teams. The Eagles were able to inflict the same result in the grand final, overcoming the Parrots by 21 points in what Butcher described as his finest premiership victory. Over the following three seasons, Maffra versus Leongatha became the norm for grand finals, with the Parrots settling the score in 2017 by a single point and then going back-to-back in 2018 winning by nine points. The Eagles were able to win again in 2019, getting home by eight points. Butcher declared the victory a fitting result, with both teams walking away with two flags over four years. The man himself has always been modest when asked about his achievements. “It’s a coaching group, you can’t do it on your own,” he told the Gippsland Times earlier this year. “I don’t even know the stats. “Someone will say ‘you’ve been in the last 20 finals’, but we don’t even talk about that. “It’s a very simple game plan. “If you can kick 15 or 16 goals you’re going to win most games. “If you can keep the opposition to under 10 you’re going to be in most games you play. “That’s all we try and do.
“There’s no great secret at all. “You can talk as much as you like but when they’re playing they don’t want to be read the whole bible on footy because they are only going to remember two things that you say for your whole speech. “Coaching wise we would probably be the most relaxed coaching group that you’ve ever seen if you played with us.” Maffra FNC vice president Paul Bourke had nothing but praise for Butcher. “We’ve been extremely lucky to have him for this long,” he said. “A lot of what the club is now, is thanks to him.” Butcher finishes his career having coached Maffra and Boisdale-Briagolong across seniors, reserves, thirds and fourths for 26 seasons. His teams appeared in 19 grand finals, winning 11 premierships and twice losing by only one point. A post on the club’s Facebook read “the president and committee of the Maffra Football-Netball club would like to thank Wayne and his family for their outstanding contribution over the past 40 years”. “The club’s success, culture and family values are in no small way due to Wayne’s love of the club and the people of Maffra. The club is proud of Wayne’s achievements and wish him well in retirement.”
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SALE City FootballNetball Club senior coach Shane Fyfe will step down after coaching the team in season 2021. Fyfe made the move to the Bulldogs from Sale FNC after winning a club record five senior best and fairest at the Magpies and playing Shane Fyfe close to 300 games. In a statement, Sale City thanked Fyfe for his time coaching, saying he wanted to step away to spend more time with his family. “Shane displayed such strong leadership during such a difficult COVID year,” the club said. “We appreciate the knowledge, passion and skills that Fyfey brought to the club, and have absolutely loved having him and his family with us”. Sale City finished the season in seventh position with four wins, five losses and a draw. The Bulldogs were the only team to defeat minor premier Woodside.
Wayne Butcher has retired as Maffra Football Club’s senior coach, leaving with five senior premierships from eight grand finals.
Maffr fra Netball Club’ss Emma Allman has been chosen in the squad for the Gippsland League Netball Team of the Year. File Photo
GL netball squad announced
THE Gippsland League has announced its squads for the 2021 football and netball Team of the Year. Players needed to play a minimum of six matches to qualify. Gippsland League 2021 Netball Team of the Year Squad Moe: Ramayer Gourley, Hollie Bugeja, Jordan Pyle, Taylin Gourley, Georgia Moody. Morwell: Tanya Budge. Page 28 – Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 7 September, 2021
Traralgon: Amy Harrison, Stacey O'Brien, Emma White. Maffra: Emma Allman. Leongatha: Nicola Marriott, Lauren Redpath, Hannah Flanders. Wonthaggi: Jessica McRae. Drouin: Kym Diston, Stacie Gardiner. Warragul: Shannon Freeman, Christie Hillberg, Alex Cole, Kate Steel.
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GL’s finals flame still alight Liam Durkin
Reigning Gippsland League reserves premier Maffra is facing the incredibly bizarre possibility of defending its title by playing in a grand final two months after its last game, if finals go ahead.
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Junior teams in the Gippsland League had gotten onto the park the week before, but their joy was short-lived as they were met with the same fate as
their senior counterparts six days later. The league abandoned its final home-and-away round recently, meaning a compromised fixture
North Gippsland League off, minor premier to receive cup but no flag THE North Gippsland Football-Netball League has cancelled the rest of its season. The league made the decision on Friday as it eventually became clear there could be no practical way of staging an equitable finals series. Up until last week, the league had remained steadfast in its determination to play a finals series this season, even if it just meant playing a grand final between the top two teams. A minor premiership cup will be awarded to all teams who finished on top of the ladder after round 11 of the home-and-away season. Round 11 signified the point in the season where every club had played each other once and every club had endured a season bye. No premiership flag or premiership medals will be awarded. League best and fairest awards will be delivered and formalised. Junior teams that went through the season undefeated will be recognised with a minor premier and undefeated medal created for distribution. The recipients are Churchill (under 18 football) and Sale City (17 and under and 15 and under netball). The league intends to pre-tape and produce a best and fairest award ceremony, that will be available for download and viewing on AFL grand final eve. League president David Kyle wrote to all clubs to outline the board’s decision making process. “You should all know nothing is considered lightly and nor without lengthy periods of consideration and consultancy where appropriate,” the letter reads. Kyle said unchartered waters and ongoing uncertainty meant constant directional change from above. “The board understand this drives frustration, and we equally understand that we all crave clarity to enable us to plan and execute outcomes within community sport,” he wrote. “Despite what any other league may be communicating, for which they are rightfully entitled to do, our board sees many significant challenges to deliver an abridged finals competition.” The letter listed the extension of the current lockdown eradicating at least a further two weeks of ability to return to play, inclusive of time to prepare and train, as a major constraint. Should restrictions lift in regional Victoria, whether they include the return to play of
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WHILE many Gippsland League clubs have internally given the rest of the 2021 season no further thought, at the time the Gippsland Times went to print, the season was still officially active. In recent weeks, clubs have moved their attention to appointing coaches and planning for 2022, all the while the possibility of there being something that resembles a finals series on the cards. Because of this, the red texta that will put a line through the season is still in the pencil case of the powers at be, for now. As it stands, there is still confusion around when a practical date to play a finals series would be because of AFL Victoria’s COVID framework, which requires a 14 day training period once return to play is granted. If lockdown is lifted in regional Victoria (with the exception of Shepparton) as has been slated this week, then a starting weekend of September 18 becomes available in line with the 14 day training stipulation. Because of this, it looks like if there will be any finals football in Gippsland League, the only option is to have the top-two teams play each other for the title of premier. That option in itself calls into question the concept of what would constitute a worthy premiership winner, with any such ‘victory’ likely to come with an asterisk in years to come. Play on the weekend of September 25 could also be off the table in order to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final, while the weekend of October 2 runs the risk of dragging into the traditional start of cricket season. Staggeringly, it has been 58 days since Gippsland League players last took to the field in senior football and netball — equating to one third of the season. The league and nine of the 10 member clubs had previously committed to playing the last homeand-away round with restrictions in place for the weekend of August 21. All looked set in motion before disaster struck and community sport was halted on the Friday night beforehand. Had matches gone ahead that weekend, games would have been played in front of no crowds and players based in Melbourne would not have been able to travel.
as all teams were still one round short of playing each other once. In a statement released last week, the league said there was still a number of pins to fall. “After the announcements yesterday (last Wednesday) around the extension of the lockdown for regional Victoria, the Gippsland League has decided to push back meeting with the clubs to plan for the rest of the 2021 season,” it said. “It has been reported that there may be a potential easing of restrictions in regional areas announced next (this) week and this information will give the league and member clubs a clearer picture around the possibility of planning a finals series to complete the 2021 season. “We appreciate this is a difficult time for all our players, volunteers and supporters with no clear direction on play returning, however it would be remiss to make a decision or plan on the path forward with this information potentially coming in the near future.” Should grand finals be played, it will be a South Gippsland showdown in senior football between Leongatha and Wonthaggi. The Power are yet to win a title in the Gippsland League as a merged entity (Wonthaggi Blues and Wonthaggi Rovers combined in 2005), which presents a truly bizarre set of arrangements in which Wonthaggi might claim a maiden flag. If there happens to be an A Grade netball grand final, Moe and Leongatha will face off. The Lions could well become the first team in sporting history to play a grand final without a coach, as Moe coach Peter Moody is based in Melbourne. THE NORTH Gippsland Football-Netball League has remained steadfast in its ambition of crowning a premier through some level of competition for season 2021. IF a competition is not possible, the NGFNL has said it will “acknowledge the minor premier in some way but asterisk the 2021 season without the declaration of a formal premier”. OTHER Gippsland leagues based closer to Melbourne made the decision to call off their seasons last week. Ellinbank and District and the West Gippsland Competition are done and dusted for 2021.
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