Gippsland Times Tuesday 9 May 2023

Diamond Jubilee

SALE MAN KILLEDON SUNDAY

HOMICIDE Squad detectives have charged aman with murder in relation to the death of aman in Sale on Sunday morning. Police were called to the intersection of York Street and MacAlister Street, outside the Criterion Hotel at about 1am after reports that aman had been stabbed.

Officers located the man and immediately provided first aid until ambulance crews arrived but were unable to save him. The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Clint Allen. Police closed the intersection and put in traffic diversions, which were removed by 12pm. A20-year-old Sale man has been charged with murder. He was remanded to appear in the Sale Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Aged carepay rise

StefanBradley

ROYAL Freemasons has welcomed the federal government’s commitment to fund higher wages for aged care workers, but wantstowait for the details in the 2023-24 FederalBudget before commenting on whether they will give their workers a15per cent pay rise.

The aged careprovider’s chief executive John Fogarty said it would be “premature” for Royal Freemasons to comment on the proposed pay rise for nurses and care workers beforethe federal budget, whichwill be handeddown by the government today.

“We await the final announcement so we can best understand how the government is planning to structure and implement these pay increases,” Mr Fogarty said.

“We welcome and applaud the commitment from

government to support increased pay for our valued workforce, who continue to providehigh-quality care to our ageing community, and we hope that better pay will attract more people to the struggling aged care sector as awhole.”

Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells, confirmed the15per centpay increase last week, at acost of $11.3billion.

“Fair wages play amajor role in attracting and retaining workers to provide around-the-clock care for some of Australia’s most vulnerable people,” she said.

Registered nurses, enrolled nurses, assistants in nursing, personal care workers, head chefs and cooks, recreational activitiesofficers (lifestyle workers) and home care workers will see an increaseto their award wages.

UnitedWorkers Union Aged Care Director, Carolyn Smith said the government had lived up

to itspromise to fund the 15 per centpay rise, which would benefit hard-working aged care workers nationally.

“Fortoo long,understaffedagedcare workers have been on the front line providing care to some of Australia’smost vulnerable citizens, without proper recognition and on horrendously low pay,” Ms Smith said.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) said they were concerned that someproviders would not passonthe pay increase

“While we’repleased that the government has delivered on its promise to increase aged care wages, our big concern is that many nursing home operators won’t pass on the money intended for workers,” ANMF Federal Secretary Annie Butler said.

“Wehave good reason to be concernedabout this becausethis is what has happened for the last 30

years when consecutive governments have given privateaged care operators almost $2.5billion, specifically to boost wages. There’s been along history of lost wages and workers have been consistently let down.”

The two Gippsland aged carefacilities run by Royal Freemasons in Saleand Moe have both been embroiledincontroversyinrecent years related to standards and staffing. The organisation said it had worked to improve the latter.

“WhilstRoyal Freemasonsisstill experiencing some staffing issues across our regionalhomes, we have developed strong, clinical leadership teams, in particular at Moe and Sale, whichisresulting in significantimprovements in our compliance ratings,” Mr Forgarty said.

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 Maffra Ambulance Auxiliary will hold a street stall in the Maffra Rotary caravan on Friday, May 12, 2023; community support would be greatly appreciated.

 Maffra Neighbourhood House is conducting afree Wills, Power of Attorney and Respecting Elders information session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 1pm until 3pm. The session will be presented by an expert lawyer from the Gippsland Community Legal Service and from Better Place Australia’s Respecting Elders program, Jacqui Brown. Bookings are essential for this information session which can be done at the House or by phoning 0422 335 155.

 Bookings are being taken for the Learn to Weave to be held over two sessions

Friday, May 26, and Friday, June 2, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The cost of the workshop is $130.00 and includes all materials and colour preferences chosen when booking. To book phone 0422 335 155.

 Free Community Meal will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, beginning at 6pm at St John’s Anglican Church on the corner of Thomson and Church Street, Maffra. Please phone Christine on 0408 324 306 for more information.

Araluen’s Teddy Bear Hospital

TomParry

PUPILS at Araluen Primary School got to be doctors and nurses on Friday, May 5asthey created their own Teddy Bear Hospital.

The eventcoincided with avisit from second-year medical students from Monash Universityaspart of aone-week placement in Gippsland.

According to teacher Emily Stone, it was the Monash studentswho contacted the schoolasking to make avisit.

“We’ve had them here in the past… pre-Covid, but they contacted us and they asked if they could come back, which was very nice,” Mrs Stone said.

“It gives (pupils) an opportunity to learn about the things outside of the school, especially things likehospitals and doctors,which can be really scary for little kids.”

As part of the event, pupils in the school’s junior unit rotatedbetween eight “stations” that explored healthy eating habitsand the workassociated with health professionals.

Such stations included Surgery Station, where pupils learned about different organs inside the body;AsthmaStation, which taught how to help others with breathing difficulties; and Plastering Station,where children were invitedtomakea

cast of their fingers.

Natania D’Saisathird-year medical student at Monash, and the Rural Events Coordinator for Gippsland. Ms D’Sa said the Monash students “loveworking with the kids”.

“Teddy Bear Hospital is all about engaging the kids within our community, and we’re especially excited to be able to do that within arural community,” Ms D’Sa said.

“We’re all about reducing thatWhiteCoat Anxiety alot of kids can have about going to the doctor.

“We’re encouraging healthy eating and behaviour, but also the importance of having funand relying on each other as acommunity to stay safe andtostay healthy.

“Overall, our main goal is just to show the kids that there’s nothing to be afraid of when you go to the doctor, and there’s nothing to be intimidated by when it comes to healthy living.”

Joining Ms D’Saand her fellow students was the Teddy Bear Hospital’s mascot, Big Ted, who was warmly received by the childrenand received many hugs on the day.

Monash University’s Year 2Rural Placement Program aims to increase students’ understanding andknowledgeofrural andregional health systems, and the patients embedded withinthese systemsand communities. For some participants, it was theirfirst exposure to life and health servicedelivery within aregional setting.

Criterion Hotel hosts mental health event

AN initiative aiming to destigmatise mental illness among men is making its way to Sale.

The CriterionHotelwill be hosting aMen’s Table ‘entrée’ eventnext Monday, and the community is being invitedtojoin.

The event is being supported by the philanthropic arm of fund manager Cooper Investors.

According to Philanthropy Manager, Nicole Engelman, the initiative wasbrought to Cooper Investors’ attentionbyThe Men’s Table’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Anthony Garnham.

“Anthony had asked around anumberofother organisations about mental health funding,” Ms Engelman explained.

“It’s certainly somethingthat we werefocused on pre-pandemic at Cooper Investors -weknew that mentalhealth was areally pressingissue -and then certainly throughoutthe pandemic and then

(after), we’ve become more focused on it.

“It’s acore area for us around early intervention andprevention techniques.”

One of those early intervention techniques involves buildinga communityfor men to connect andengage with.

“We find that the evidence is there from many studies that once people have a connection with others,the mental ill-health pathwaythat they may travel down -orthe mental unwellness -becomeslessso, because they’re …talking to peoplethat can direct theminto aplacewhere they can access services and support before it hits crisis mode,” Ms Engelman said.

She further noted that rural and regional areas are underfunded and lackingservices when it comes to early intervention programs:

“Wewere particularly keen to fund Men’s Table

in Sale to assist with increasing the quality and quantity of community-based support services operating in rural and regional Victoria.”

Founded in 2011, The Men’s Table is anon-profit organisation helping men build meaningful male friendships by creating safe places to share, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”. Sale’s first Men’s Tableeventwill be held Monday, May 15 from 6.30pm at the Criterion Hotel.

The event is planned to be the first of many in Sale -ifthe entrée proves successful, other men’s table events will be scheduled.

Bookings are essential and places are limited. For further information and to make abooking, visit themenstable.org/sale-15-may/

“Big Ted” alongside Monash University student Natania D’Sa.

Photo: TomParry

Explain why you didn’t vote last election

CLOSEto300,000 Victorianswho appear to have failed to vote in the November 2022 state election will have an opportunitytoexplain why they didn’t vote when they receivean‘Apparent failure to vote notice’ in the coming days.

Acting Electoral Commissioner, Dana Fleming, says the Victorian Electoral Commission(VEC) is urgingpeople who receiveanotice to respond with adetailed explanation,asthe VEC is required to issue afine of $92 if aperson fails to respond within 28 days.

“An ‘Apparentfailuretovote notice’ is nota fine -it’sachancetoexplain why you appear not to have voted,” Ms Fleming said.

“If you respond to the notice, you are much more likely to be excused. Completing and sending the noticebacktouswithin the 28-daytimeframe gives us achance to consider your explanation and whether you can be excused.”

There are some accepted reasons for not voting,

which will be looked at on acase-by-case basis by the VEC. Voting in state elections is compulsory in Victoria.

The VEC worked to make voting in the 2022 State Election as convenient and accessible as possible by increasing the number of early voting centres by 50 per cent (to 155), extending votinghours during the early voting period, offering telephone assisted voting for those who are blind, have low vision or aphysical disability and were unable to vote withoutassistance, or people impacted by the Victorian floods.

The option to vote by post was also available to all electors, and adrive-throughvotingcentre was offeredtoCOVID positive voters who were unable to vote in the last three days of the election and hadn’tvoted early or appliedfor apostal vote before applicationsclosed. The VEC also sent VoterAlert reminders by SMS and email to 2.5 million enrolled voters who had provided their contact details.

WELLINGTON Shire Council has recently acquired anew range of battery-powered outdoor tools in abid to leave petrol power in the past.

Council’s decision to transition from petrolpowered tools hasbeen welcomed by council staff, who overthe past 12 months have been looking for ways to improve efficiencies, make greener choices and stay aheadofthe game when it comes to implementing sustainable practices into the future.

The new tools are environmentally friendly and cutting edge and are now in daily use at the Sale Botanic Gardens. The updatedcollection includes abrush cutter, backpack blower, hedge trimmer and pole hedge trimmer.

After afew weeks of testingthe new tools, council’s Natural Environment &Parks team is more than happy to spruik the benefits:

Ergonomically, the tools are mucheasier to work with. Vibration is kept at aminimum, helping to reduce the riskofinjury and damage to health through vigorous movement; zero emissions, with no fumes or petrol pollution; improved safety, convenient storage, and fast chargingtimes for batteries; less noise and disturbance to amenities and attractions, the public and to the natural environment.

While the tools have ahigher upfront cost, there is no need to buyfuel or complete extensive servicing;each tool comes with alonger life span and extended warranty. Wellington ShireMayor, Ian Bye, said the new tools were agreat example of how council is working towards asustainable future and supporting its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint throughout the shire.

Funds for community

SEVERAL Gippsland community groups have received funding from the Foundation for Regional &Rural Renewal for projects that benefit the region and community.

The Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester, said the foundation hadawarded grantstoseven Gippsland groups through the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program.

space.“Golden and ParadiseBeach Ratepayers and Residents’ Association received $8336 to upgradecommunity toilet facilities at the tourist park and provide all-abilities facilities for locals and visitors."

Gippsland groups to also receive funding includeBudgeree Hall Reserve Committee, Morwell Historical Society, Net Gen Theatrical, East Gippsland Festivals and Raymond Island Community Association.

“This is justthe start.

Thisforward-thinking approachwillsee the organisation continue transitioning frompetroltobattery-operated equipment over the next two to five years, in line with priorities set out in our council plan”, Cr Bye said.

For more information, please contact council’s Natural Environment &Parksteamon1300 366 244.

“Grants of up to $10,000were awarded to groups to help with localpriority projects, disaster recovery and also recovery from the COVID19pandemic,” Mr Chester said.

“Cowwarr Recreation Reserve committee of management and the Golden and Paradise Beach Ratepayers and Residents’ Association will share almost $18,000 in funding.

“Cowwarr RecreationReserve received$9624 to purchaseastorage shed to supportthe capacity of volunteers and maintain acommunity

Mr Chester said Gippsland received $74,560 in grantsthroughout the electorate.“The FRRR receives funding from arange of sources including the federal government to directly support our regional and rural communities,” Mr Chester said.

“It is fantastic to see so many local projects receiving support and improving facilities for the community now and into the future.”

GLaWAC ParksCrewTrainee ThomasDalrymple, WellingtonShireCouncil Mayor Ian Bye and Sale Botanic Gardens Curator Tony King pictured with the newbattery-operated tools.

Photo: Wellington Shire Council

Valleytobecomeclean energy hub

PhilipHopkins

THE Latrobe Valley coal-to-hydrogen project could be acatalyst for aclean energy hub in the region, according to the company chief, Jeremy Stone. Mr Stone,the non-executivedirector, of the developer J-POWER, said hydrogen was the focus of the project, but other projects could spin off it.

"Someone who can take the hydrogen can make the nitrogen to make clean ammonia, add carbon dioxide (CO2)tothat to make urea,which is a fertiliser,ortake thehydrogen and add CO2 to makecleanmethanolorclean jet fuel," he told the Gippsland Times afterattending aVictorian Hydrogen Cluster Network Forum in Melbourne.

"Hydrogen and CO2 make those two, so there's a range of other clean energy vectors based around hydrogen.The Gippsland opportunity is more than just hydrogen."

Japan's Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC), which uses Latrobe Valley brown coal to produce clean hydrogen, is ajoint venture between J-POWER,amajor Japanese energy company,and Sumitomo Corporation. The coal is gasified, with CO2 to be sequestered in empty oil and gas reserves in BassStrait. J-Power refers to the project as 'clean hydrogen extracted from Latrobe Valley coal with carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS)'.

Mr StonesaidHESCwouldnot necessarily store all the CO2, leaving some available for other industries.

"Wecould use whatwecan -it's calledcapture utilisation and storage -and store what is not utilised," he said.

"The other thing: long-term, we have avision to use mixed biomass with the coal. The biomass provides lower carbon intensity and also provides carbon-neutralCO2. The CO2 from biomass is deemed carbon neutral -the tree hassuckedin

CO2 as it grows -sowhenitgets released in the gasification process it'scarbon neutralinthe cycle. Therefore it can be added to make the jet fuel or methanol or urea fertiliser," he said.

Mr Stone said the company envisaged using tree plantations and plantation wastes, not native forest.

"With taking CO2 out of the atmosphere and injecting it underground -the trees have taken in CO2 -this makes the CO2 carbon negative," he said.

"Our plan would be to use waste from the plantations as well as plantationtimberwhich potentially could provideanother opportunity in Gippsland forpurpose-built plantations."

Mr Stone agreed that this was aclassic example of acluster, where hydrogen would require and stimulate supporting industries.

"The hydrogenproject will need many things that will provide jobs, income, and export income is abig part of the project," he said.

Mr Stone said Victoria could make domestic use of the hydrogen,particularlyinfreightand transport. "The demand for power is initially less in Australia compared with Japan, which has a challenge as it imports 90 per cent of its energy.

Theyhavea particular challenge they need to resolve," he said.

"In Australia, hydrogen could also back-up power supply for peaking plants rather than use gas or diesel, and long-term storage -use the hydrogen when you need it, when things don't work."

The HESC project in March gave the go ahead to proceed to itscommercialstage through $2.5billion from Japan's Green Fund. The move follows the successful testing of the coal-to-hydrogen technology last year at apilot plant located next to Loy Yang Apower station.

Thelong-term aim is to send liquefied hydrogen viaapipeline to the Port of Hastings where it will be shipped to Japan.

The joint venture will initially produce about 40,000 tonnes of clean hydrogen -30,000tonnes for the Japanese market and 10,000 tonnes for the Australian market.All goingwell,the commercial plant is expected to be in productionbythe late 2020s.

TheCO2CRC (Co-operative Research Centre), operatingsince 2003 and basedinEastMelbourne, is adamant that CCUS is aproventechnology. It says storing CO2 underground has been done since the ‘70s and natural gas has been stored worldwide for 100 years.

Hogan at Bass Strait platform

Photo: Contributed THE federal Shadow Minister for Trade, Kevin Hogan, and local MP Darren Chesterhave paid tribute to Gippsland’s energyindustry workers during avisit to Bass Strait and the Longford gas plant.

The pair met the chair of ExxonMobil Australia Group of Companies, Dylan Pugh, and toured the Bream Aplatformwhere they met local workers.

“The story of energy production in Gippsland is extraordinary with infrastructure costing billions of dollars to develop, produce andprocess the crude oil and gas, which is used to power industry, fuel vehicles,heathomes and manufacture products in Australiaand overseas,” said Mr Chester, the Member for Gippsland.

“There are now 23 offshore platformsand installations in BassStrait, which feed anetwork of 600 kilometres of underwater pipelines and keep the oil and gas flowing, 24 hours aday.

“It’s acomplex logistical and engineering task to provide us with the creature comforts we enjoy in our homes and keep industry moving along the east coast of Australia. We should all be thankful to the workers and their families who provide the energy we need in our lives.”

Mr Hogan said he was excited to visit Gippsland

and get aclose up look at the offshore oil and gas sector. “Providing reliable and affordable energy for our homes and industry is critical to sustaining our Australian way of life and providing new job opportunities,” Mr Hogan said.

“Gas in particular is an important part of the transition to more renewable forms of energy as it can be readily despatched to overcome some of the problems withintermittencyfromwind and solar energy production.

“Our trade competitiveness relies on an affordable energy supply and the Esso operations in Bass Strait are avital component.”

Mr Chester said he was also interested to learn more about large-scale carbon captureand storage projectsinBassStrait. “Over the past50years, the highly experienced crews have developed a detailed understanding of the geological formations in Bass Strait,” Mr Chester said.

“The same formationswhichtrapped the oil and gas for millions of years,have great potential to be used for carbon capture and storage initiatives that could help reduce emissions as industry adapts to thenew regulatory and legislative environments we are working in.”

Federal Member forGippslandDarren Chester,ExxonMobil Australia Group of Companies Dylan Pugh,Bream Aplatform supervisorSteven McDonald andShadowMinister for TradeKevin Hoganonatour of the Bass Strait platform.

Milestone made as Marshall’s celebrate 60 years

Zoe Askew

OPERATING adairy farm, caring for eight children, taking on arole at Maffra Council, suffering the heartbreaking lossofa child; even justone of these stressors would be enough to strain any relationship, but not Alanand Gerarda Marshall's.

Through heartbreak and loss, through laughter and light, through the good times and the bad, Alan and Gerarda Marshall have been by each other's side. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage on Thursday, May 4.

Born in Sale, the eldest son of Frank and Merna Marshall, Alan grew up on his family dairy farm in Denison,attending St Pat's (Catholic College Sale) until he was 15.

After leaving school, Mr Marshall spent his days working on his family farm, milking twice aday,in the late morning and late evening, baling hay and completing the myriad tasks required.

Gerarda Marshall was born in Holland, the fourth of eight children. Mrs Marshall moved to Australia with her family was eight, in July 1952, settling on adairy farm in Nambrok.

Mrs Marshall attended St Mary's in Maffra, then Boisdale Consolidated School until she was 13, leaving to help operate her family farm.

In February 1962, a17-year-old Gerarda attended adance at St Mary's Hall in Sale, where she met a21-year-old Alan.

"Well, Ijust met Gerarda there, and thatwas it," Mr Marshall said.

"I remember when her father came to the door, her fathercame to pickher up at midnight or thereabouts, and when Isaw him here, Ijustwent.”

"It looked funny at the time," Mrs Marshall laughed.

In the days following the dance, Mr Mashall made the journey from Denison to Nambrok to take his sweetheart on their first date, nervously anticipating his introduction with Gerarda's mother and father.

"From that day tilthe day theydied,wenever had acrossword," Mr Marshall said.

Young Alan could breathe asighofrelief as he escorted Gerarda from thehouse,having obtained her father's blessing to go steady with his beloved daughter.

"She (Gerarda) was his favourite," Mr Marshall said.

"She milked cows until the Friday night before the wedding, and Saturday morning,she didn't have to milk."

"Dad was calling my sister to get up, and Isaid, 'Yes Dad, I'm coming', and Ithought 'Ooo, Idon't have to this morning'," Mrs Marshall said.

Alan, 22, stood boldly in his black tuxedo with a white shirt and neatly folded black bow tie at the end of the aisleatStMary'sChurchinSaleat1pm on Saturday, May 4, 1963.

As the music oscillated inside the cavernous room, the 150 guests filling the seats between either

end of the churchseeminglynon-existentwith Mr Marshall's eyes fixated on the large arching doorway.

Gerarda, 18, glowed angelically as she stepped inside the church, her white veil draped over her face concealing asparking tiara.

Her arms were cloaked in intricatewhite lace that ran the length of her gown, cascading behind her in alovely train.

The Dutch-born bride looked like amovie star as she walked down the aisle to marry her beau.

"There were more than 120 invited guests at the wedding, at the church service," Mr Marshall said.

"Therewas more thanthatagainatnight because all the old ones got invited to the wedding those days, and all the guests our age were invited to the night time (reception).

"The wedding was at one o'clock; the breakfast startedatsix o'clock and was finished before eight o'clockbecauseateight o'clock that was when all our cousins, all the younger ones, came.

"Thathall (St Mary'shall) was absolutely packed, and poor old Pop, Gerarda's dad, paid for the whole wedding."

The duo shared awarm chuckle as they remembered that day six decades ago.

"Dad always promised, because Iworked at home for nothing, he always said, 'You can have the wedding dress you want, whatever you want,I willgiveyou agood wedding', and he did," Mrs Marshall said.

"He did."

In December 1965,Mrand Mrs Marshallwelcomed their first child, Fiona.

Alison, their second child,was born in 1967; Francis, better known as Frank,in1969; Leonie in 1970; Diannein1972; and Kenneth, better known as Kenny, in 1974.

Mr and Mrs Marshallwelcomed theirseventh child, adaughter named Kaylene, in 1984,and their sonTommy,the youngest of eight,was born in 1987

TogetherMrand Mrs Marshall navigated parenting eight children while operating their Boisdale dairy farm, milking up to 600 cows aday and as if that wasn't enough to keep them busy. Alan was also an active councillor at Maffra Council. Together. That was the only way it would work.

"If Iwasn't inside and he knewI'd be nearly finished, he'd start quickly putting the potatoes on,orwhatever it is, and start cooking, then he would come over and help me clean up," Mrs Marshall said.

"We worked well together."

Raising eight children is no easy feat, but Alan and Gerarda Marshall were fortunate in that their strength came from working together.

Oh, and managing an abundance of youngsters was aided by some creative parenting techniques.

"I went to the Melbourne Show one time, and down there, they had an intercom," Mr Marshall said.

"You'dplug it into the power point and plug another one in over at the dairy.

"The kids would be fighting you see, so anyway, Kenny, he was only four at the time, and he always used to say mouth (as) 'mouse'; 'I've put abiscuit in me mouse, Itake the biscuit out me mouse'.

"The poor little bugger was getting bossed around, normally theygot along welltogether,but they had their moments, so when Iseen these things (intercoms), Ibought two, brought them home and showed Gerarda, put one over in the dairy shed, plugged it in the power point and the other one we put on the mantelpiece in thelounge behind the clock.

"One day, I'm over at the dairy, and Ihear 'I'm going over to tell dad, I'm going to tell mum', and Isaid(through the intercom), 'You don't have to, I've heard it all'.

"Well, they didn't knowwherethis voice wascoming from out of the clock," Mr Marshall chuckled.

"It took them awhile to figure it out."

The Marshall family was devastated by tragedy in 1990.

"On the 26th of May, 1990,our youngest, Tommy, got killed on the farm,run over," Mr Marshall said with pain in his eyes.

"He is buried here in Sale Cemetery."

Together Mr and Mrs Marshall navigated how to live with the unbearable pain of losing achild.

The death of achild is like no other death; this grief is not only painful but profoundlydisorienting, and is aloss of hopes and dreams, aloss of part of oneselfasaparent,the loss of arole and purpose in society, aloss of afuturewithyourchild -children are not supposed to die.

The death of achild will change someone and their key relationships forever.

Alan and Gerarda Marshall,two bereaved parents, leantoneach other as they facedthe unfathomable task of learninghow to dealwith theirimmense grief while parentingtheir seven children, attending council meetings and running adairy farm.

Mr and MrsMarshall would enduretragedy once more in 2013 when Alan was hospitalised after an incident, the Boisdale farmer sustaining permanently impairing injuries.

With Alan unable to carry out the duties he once could, the couple had no other choice than to sell their belovedBoisdale dairyfarm. Mr and Mrs Marshall said goodbye to their home of nearly 40 years in June 2013.

While Mr and Mrs Marshall have had their fair share of tragedy in their 60 years of marriage, there have also been many happy times, with the couple sharing numerous adventures, including a six-week-long trip across Europe.

"Our 25th anniversary," Mr Marshall said.

"That was at the Tinamba Hotel," Mrs Marshall exclaimed.

"That was one of our favourite [anniversaries]."

"And our 40th anniversary," Mr Marshall said.

"Here at Sporting Legends," Mrs Marshall added.

"We had cousins and friends come, and some of those same cousins will hopefully be at this one

[60th anniversary].

"And our wedding day, our wedding day was a highlight."

Mr and Mrs Marshall chuckled warmly, steam from cups of hot tea resting on the table between them,dancinginto oblivionasthe couple reminisced on 60 years together.

Stories of their eightbeloved children, stories of their 23 grandchildren, stories of their families and friends, stories of their life on the Boisdale dairy farm.

Alan and Gerarda Marshall, great-grandparents to five great-grandchildren, are just as strong, if notstronger,asthey were on the day theywere married 60 years ago.

Their secret to asuccessful and happy marriage -sticking together.

"Just stick together," Mr Marshall said.

"Just stick together," Mrs Marshall echoed. "Talk together, discuss everything, good or bad or whatever," Mr Marshall said. "But stick together, stick as one, and we're still one."

Alan andGerarada Marshall celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Maffco Brewery and Distillery.

Higher wageswanted for aged careworkers

From Page 1

“In January this year, ourhome in Sale was assessed by the Aged Care Quality &Safety Commission and was found to be fullycompliant.” Late last year, the provider said it would sell

its aged care homes. This news came after anew funding model for residential aged care came into effect, which Royal Freemasons said it could not operate within.

“In October last year, Royal Freemasons announced the sale of some of our aged care and

retirement living communities, further announcing in February that, pending approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board, ownership of two retirement living communities will transferto Aveo around mid 2023,” Mr Forgarty said.

“Discussions also progress with anumber of

possible buyers in relation to some of our other facilities, however it is still too early to comment further on these. Royal Freemasons has also committed to retaining our Home Care division, and are exploring strategies and opportunities for growth of our in home services.”

Local Catholic Primary Schools

St.Michael’s Heyfield DavisStreet, HEYFIELD

% 5148 2514 www.stmheyfield.catholic.edu.au

Principal: MrsJennyMiller principal@stmheyfield.catholic.edu.au

St.Mary’sSale 11 PearsonStreet, SALE

% 5144 1780 www.stmarysale.catholic.edu.au

Principal:MrBrett Morris principal@stmarysale.catholic.edu.au

St.Mary’sMaffra 4-12DukeStreet, MAFFRA

% 5147 1334 www.stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au

Principal:MrJulianBlackford principal@stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au

St.Patrick’s Stratford 2Merrick Street,STRATFORD

% 5145 6463 www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au

Principal:MrJoelBrayshaw principal@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au

Prospective enrolments arewelcome to download an enrolment form from the websiteorcontact the school to obtain acopy. Schools welcome allenrolmentenquiries. Seeschool websites fordetails of open days and enrolmentprocess.

St.Thomas’Sale

GuthridgeParade,SALE

% 5144 1332 www.sttsale.catholic.edu.au

Principal:Mrs Anita Little principal@sttsale.catholic.edu.au

We aimfor the highest quality CatholicEducation delivering opportunities andoutcomesfor everystudent. “InWellington CatholicSchools, learningand wellbeinggo hand in hand.”

Alan and Gerarda Marshall on their wedding day, May4,1963. The couple have been happily married for 60 years.

Photo: Zoe Askew

Sale P.Sart teacher retires after37years

Tour Times and Information Sessions for NewEnrolments (Foundation2024)

Our school will be offering arange of sessions through Education Week to welcome potential enrolments for 2024.

SCHOOL TOUR DATES AND TIMES :

Tuesday16th MayTours at 2.30pm and 3.00pm.

Thursday18th MayTours at 9.00am and 9.30am. FOUNDATION INFORMATION EVENING

6.30-7.30pm Wednesday17th May

Please contact the Office on 03 5145 6554 to express your interest in attending atour or the information session.

We look forward to welcoming youand your child to our beautiful school—a small school with many opportunities!

AIM HIGH SHOWRESPECT SHOWCURIOSITYBEHONOURABLE

SALE Primary School Art teacher, Pauline Vuillermin, has recently retired after 37 years at her beloved 545.

Mrs V, as Paulinewas affectionately known, joined the 545 communityin1986 after beginning her career at Nambrok Primary School in 1985. Duringher time at 545,Pauline worked with many exceptional principals, assistant principals, classroom teachers and specialist teachers. Pauline excelled as both aclassroom teacher and as a specialist teacher in drama, library and, of course, as avery creative and talented visual arts teacher. Amajor highlight of Pauline’s career was when shewas selected as afinalist in the Curriculum Innovation Awards in 1992. This award was a huge accoladeofthe teaching professionatthat time,sotobeselected as afinalist was something to be most proud of.

Over her37years, Pauline involved herself in many extracurricular activities,which included school council, gardenparties, safety house, junior

school council,art captains and the clubs programs. She was also involved as aclassroom helper, helping on school camps, running the school’s arts program and representing the schoolinmany external meetings and events.

And if that wasn’t enough, Pauline also had the task of bookingand arranging numerous school incursions and excursions. All of these things Pauline took on as the much loved and admired teacher that she was.

Pauline is the first to admit that 545 has been ahugepart of her life. Shehas lovedteaching and making adifference in thelives of so many students, parents and staff members over this time. Pauline has left aremarkable legacy in the deep history of 545. Her commitmentand dedication to the entire school community will be sorely missed. Recently the staff and students at 545 honoured Pauline with aspecial assembly. Among the many gifts she receivedwas an amazing heart collage full of heartfelt messages from the students.

Pauline Vuillerman receiveda heart collage fullofmessages from studentsatSalePrimary School, whereshe hasworked since 1986

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Vale Maffra giant Jack Dwyer OAM

Stephen Dwyer

LONG time Newry andMaffra identity John 'Jack' Dwyer OAM died on April 27, 2023 at Sale Hospital aged 95.

Jack was born on February 12, 1928, the second sonofBill and Alice Dwyer of 'Innisfail', Newry. Jack went to Maffra High Schooland was married in 1959 to Frances Roche from Yarragon. They were married for 64 years and had eight children, 25 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

After primary school at Newry, he rode his bike to Maffra High School and then Sale High School where he matriculated.

In the yearofmatriculation, his father had a serious injury, losing three fingers on his hands.

At the end of that year Jack left school, as did his younger brother Leo, and together with their father they ran the family farm. They would continue to work together until Bill’s death in 1959.

Of his father Jack said, “He was the smartest man Ieverknew”.

They continued their partnership withoutside help; together they were progressiveand inventive. Theydeveloped the firstmultipit herringbone milking plant; at the timeofits building,itwas the fastest milking plant in Gippsland and the only one of its type in Australia.

For the time-consuming task of carting hay, they bought an experimentalprototype bale stacker from Mildura and reconfigured it.

The machine would stack 96 bales at atime, and became the prototype for New Holland, who produced the only hands free bale stacker until the arrival of round bales.

They milkedupto230 cows offthe Innisfail Property, as well as fattening beef cattle. Jack often topped the market at Heyfield and would always getadvice beforeeach sale fromhis old friend Norman Chester, who he said was “the greatest man he ever met”.

Jack was involved in the Newry community. He was afoundation chairman of the Newry Tennis Club as well as the NewryGolfClub, and he joined MaffraYoung Farmers, whereherose to State Counsellor.

On compulsory age of retirement, anew young men’sorganisation wassweeping through Australia called Apex. He would become the Charter President of Maffra Apex, and later District Governor. After 14 years of service in Apex, he was awarded life membership.

In his early years, Jack was quite athletic, until he fell on astake -the scar on his leg would stay with him all his life. He had abeautiful raking dropkick, which he perfected playing kick-to-kick withhis worker Mike Loveaftermilking eachnight.

While raising his family, his community commitment continued with involvement in the MacalisterRiver Improvement Trust;his work would result in one of the most innovative works on restoring the river environment. The Trust would eventually become the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority. At the same time, he was on the board of the MaffraHospital and became itschairman.

When oldest daughter Ann was ready for school, he saw the need for anew Catholic School at Maffra; he became the head of the building program and the financeteam that funded it. St Mary's Primary School opened in 1969. At the opening, there was

room on the stage for the priests, councillors, and politicians, but not for Jack. He continued on and was headofthe finance of the Maffra Catholic Church for decades.

ANewry man, he took his family to mass each week at Newry’s St Ita’s Church, and was the one-manmaintenanceteam for manyyears.In

his later years, he retired to Maffra, but still came out to the farm each day to spray thistles and do odd jobs and, of course, to talk to his dogs.

It is said, “We standonthe shoulders of giants”. In Maffra, that giant was Jack Dwyer OAM -husband, father,grandfather, and great-grandfather, devoted family man and all-round fun guy.

Emergency Management Commissioner retires

EMERGENCYManagement Commissioner

Andrew Crisp AM APM has advised the state government that he intends to retire at the conclusion of hisfive-year term, effective August 4, 2023.

Mr Crispstarted as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner in 2018, and throughouthis tenure has providedexceptional leadership and acalm, familiar face for Victorians during some of the most significant emergencies the state has faced, including the 2019-20 bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic response, the June 2021 storm event and the October 2022 flood event.

Duringhis timeasCommissioner,MrCrisphas been instrumental in leadingthe establishment of apermanent 24/7 workforce for the State Control Centreaswell as the establishment of Emergency Recovery Victoria, and ongoing work to reform theoperating model and legislative framework for managing emergencies.

Prior to his appointment, Mr Crisp served a

distinguished 40-year career with Victoria Police, where he held several senior leadership roles before completing his time at Victoria Police as Deputy Commissioner, Regional Operations.

Mr Crisp will take planned leave in May before returning in June to complete his tenure.

Ahead of retiring in August, Mr Crisp will continue engagingwithcommunitiesashealways has, particularlythose impacted by recent emergencies, to thank the incredible first responders who have worked tirelessly to keep their communities safe.

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes thanked Mr Crisp for his service to the state.

“Whilethis state has experiencedsomeofthe most turbulent times, Commissioner Crisp has been acalm, commanding and reassuring presence for Victorians," she said.

"He hasprovided exceptional leadership, and has delivered significant reform across the sector during his tenure.”

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“I would like to sincerely thank Commissioner Crisp for his commitment and dedication to the role and Iwish him and his family all the best for the future.”

The state government will undertake arecruitment process for the role of Emergency Management Commissioner, and an announcement will be made in due course.

The late Jack Dwyer OAM

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Cal’s walk &talk for mental health

Zoe Askew

AFTER raising more than $11,000 for the Black Dog Institute by walking 20 kilometres from Stratford to Briagolong last year, Cal Coleman aims to doublehis fundraising effortsin2023, setting himself atargetof$20,000.

At the start of 2022, Callan Coleman said to himself, "I want to do something different"; he wanted to venture outside the limitations of his comfortzone. Thisventurewould lead himona 20km walk from Stratford to Briagolong, raising more than $11,000 for the Black Dog Institute.

"I was going to do the run for kids, but awalk, and then COVID was still happening, so Iwasn't sure if it was going to get canned or not," Cal said.

"Then Iwas going to do apub crawl from Stratty Pub to Briag Pub, just on my own; Itold abloke at work what Iwanted to do, and he asked what for; Isaidjust for something different, and he said, 'why don't you do it for mental health?'

"SoIcontacted the Black Dog Institute, and it just snowballed from there; it was just awesome." Calreceived an AustraliaDay award in recognition and honour of his outstanding achievement, raising more than $11,000 for mental health walking 20km from Stratford to Briagolong. Cal only intended the event to be aone-off, but following aflood of encouraging feedback, quickly changed his mind and set adate for his 2023 Walk &Talk For Mental Health -Saturday, May 13.

"Straight after that day, people were saying, 'I'm looking forward to next year'," Cal said.

"I put up apost on Facebook in January about

doing it again this year and all the volunteers [from last year] messaged me straight away, and all these other people messaged me, wanting to help out."

With sights set on doubling last year's total raised, Cal has made his bigger and better plansfor Walk &TalkFor MentalHealth 2023 areality.

Not only willthere be a20kmwalk fromStratford to Briagolong, with drink stations every five kilometres and shuttle busses so you can walk as far or as little as you would like, from 12pm at the Briagolong Recreation Reserve (the walk finish line), there will be food trucks, asausagesizzle, drinks, live music, ajumping castle, raffle draw, face painting and more.

Cal has gone all out for this year's fundraiser, collating an extensive raffle prize collection from local businesses and even starting his own Team Cal merch,withall proceeds goingtothe Black Dog Institute.

Therewere more than 2000 individualfundraisers hosted for the BlackDog Institute in 2022, including the one organised by Cal Coleman, with all money raised supporting Black Dog Institute's mental health research, education programs and support services.

Black Dog Institute is theonly medical research instituteinAustraliatoinvestigate mental health; they aim to create amentally healthier world for everyone.

A$50 donation to theBlack DogInstitute can help facilitate acommunity webinar on the signs andsymptoms of mental illness, $100 can educate health professionals on the latest research and clinical evidence, and $500 can empower young people to manage their mental health by training

one youth presenter to deliver high schooleducation programs.

With $15,000, the Black Dog Institute can better equip students,teachers, parentsand carersto manage their mental health and wellbeing by educating 2400 young people and their families.

Walk &Talk For Mental Health will begin at 8am. The 20km journey commences at Pine Lodge in Stratford and concludes at BriagolongRecreation Reserve.

Those wishing to join the 20km walk from Pine Lodge must arrive by 7.30am.

Participants are required to pay a$20 entryfee (a donation to theBlack DogInstitute) and register to join the walk, which can be done through the link at teamblackdog.org.au/fundraisers/CallanColeman

Reduced demand improves emergency response

ON average, paramedics are responding more than one minute faster to the most seriously ill people, after record demand for ambulances eased between January and March.

Ambulance Victoria ActingExecutive Director Clinical Operations, Michael Georgiou, said ambulance performance improved thanks to reduced demand and fewer staff furlougheddue to COVID-19.

“January to March saw ambulances called to 92,413 Code 1cases, which provided some welcome relief to our hard-working paramedics who faced rising demandduringthe pandemic,” Mr Georgiou said.

“That’s 7825 or 7.8 per cent fewer ‘lightsand sirens’ cases compared to the previous quarterwhichwas the busiest in our history with more than 100,000 cases.

“We thank the community for helping us relieve pressure on our paramedics, first responders and the health system by saving Triple Zero (000) for emergencies.”

From January to March, paramedics and first responders across Victoria responded to 65.2 per cent of Code 1cases within the state-wide average target of 15 minutes -upfrom 60.2 per cent in the previous three months.

As aresult, the state-wide average response time to Code1 emergencies was15minutes and 20 seconds -animprovement of one minute and 24 seconds.

Performance against the 15-minute target improved in 67 of Victoria’s 79 local government areas (LGAs), with some of the largest improvements in rural Victoria and Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

Mr Georgiou said along with reduced demand, adrop in staff furloughed due to COVID-19 at Ambulance Victoria, and across the entire health system, made areal difference.

“This helped speed up the handover of patients at hospitalsand allowedtousget back on the road quickertoattendmorelife-threating emergencies,”

Mr Georgiou said.

Between January and March,anaverage of nearly 54 Ambulance Victoria staff were furloughed everyday due to COVID-19. As awave of COVID-19 eased, the number of staff furlougheddecreased from apeak of 112 on January 5, 2023 to alow of 29 on February 21, 2023.

“However, now is not the time to be complacent. We know demand is already rising again and will continue to do so as we head towards winter,” Mr Georgiou said.

“That’s why Iencourage all Victorians to take care of themselves and keep regular check-ups with your GP or specialist and get your COVID-19 booster and annualflu shot. For more minor ailments, visit your local Priority Primary Care Centre.”

Mr Georgiou said while ambulances are always provided to patients when required, from January to March, 37,825 people who did not need an emergency ambulance were instead connected by paramedicsand nurses in thesecondary triage team to more appropriate care.

“That results in 500 or more cases every day being safely matched to servicesthatbetter suit their needswhile also avoiding emergency dispatch,”

Mr Georgiou said.

Mr Georgiou said Ambulance Victoria continued to work closely with stakeholders across the entire health system to ensure patients received the most

appropriate response for their needs, and improved ambulance availability across the state.

“We’ve recruited more than 1300 paramedics over the pasttwo years, tripled the size of our

secondary triage team, and have referred almost 32,000 cases to the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) since October 2021 to help avoid unnecessary trips to our hospitals,” he said.

Cal Coleman (front right,blue shorts) at the endofhis 20 kilometrewalk from Stratfordto Briagolong last year.The Stratford localisundertakinganother walk this Saturday, with hopes to increase the previous fundraising effort

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Cal Coleman is raising money for mental health awareness.

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Heart health checks coming to Sale

THIS week, from Wednesday, May 10 to Friday, May 12, free 15-minute hearthealth checks willbeoffered outside Targetatthe Gippsland Centre in Sale by qualified pharmacists as part of LatrobeHealth Services commitment to Gippsland communities.

LatrobeHealth Services chiefexecutive, Ian Whitehead, said thatasGippsland’snot-for-profit private health insurer,the organisation had a strong focus on supporting its community and members.

“At Latrobe Health, we care about much more than just health insurance,” Mr Whitehead said.

“We believewe’ve got arole to playinhelping our community and members improve their health.

“That’s why we’re helping bring these free 15 minute heart health checks to our community.”

The heart health checks are free, and no booking is required. Key heart health indicatorsare checked, including:

 Blood pressure;

 Heart rate;

 Body composition;

 Diabetes risk, and;

 Non-fasting cholesterol levels. The results are provided to each participant immediately so they can learn about their current heart health,get adviceonhow to keep their heart healthy, and then follow-up with the GP if further action is required.

In 2022, Latrobe Health Serviceswas involved in the Gippsland HealthyHearts Study, which aimed to betterunderstandthe cardiovascular health of the Gippsland community and play a role in supporting better heart health outcomes.

Key results from the study were:

 High rates of cholesterol present in males (16-44) and females (18-24);

 Smoking rates at 10.4 per cent which is above average, particularly in females;

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 High blood pressure in -60per cent of females over 55 and 66 per cent of Males over 35;

 Atotal of 66 per cent of males 18-24 presented with very high body mass index (BMI), and;

 Around 65 per cent of participants presented with very high triglycerides.

TheDepartment of Health and Aged Careishosting a webinar to provide updates on in-home aged care reform. Older people, their families and carers, and workers in the aged caresector areinvited to attend the webinaron Thursday18th May2 -4pm.

Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar, that will also have Auslan interpreters. Register for the webinarhere https://www.agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/.../reformi.../.

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During the study itself of the 500 patients, one patient was sent to the hospital via ambulance,and 59 were referred to their GP for high cholesterol. The Gippsland Healthy Hearts Study won a Public Health Network award in 2022. Stay up to date with LatrobeHealth Services events by following the official Facebook page at facebook.com/LatrobeHealthServices

Learning aboutthe law

GIPPSLAND'S VCE Legal Studies students are invited to hear from Victoria’s top legal experts as part of Victorian Law Week, which includes alegal service information session at Maffra Neighbourhood House.

Aimed at Year11and 12s,a full-dayprogram will be hosted at the Morwell RSL on May 18, and is designedtohelp aspiring lawyers learn about the law.

Experts from Victoria’s courts and other legal institutions will present on topics related to the VCE Legal Studies curriculum, includingthe rule of law, rights protectioninAustralia and the justice system.

Students will hearfromthe Victorian Ombudsman, Juries Victoria, County Court, Victorian Law Reform Commission, Young Workers Centre, Gippsland Community Legal Service, Victoria Legal Aid and Deakin Law School.

Executive Director of the VictoriaLaw Foundation, Lynne Haultain saidthis Victorian Law Week eventisaninvaluable opportunity for Gippsland students to better understand Victoria’s legal system.

“Victorian Law Week is the perfect opportunity for Gippsland’sVCE students to learn moreabout the law,” Ms Haultain said.

“They will see the VCE Legal Studies curriculum brought to life by speaking directly with some of Victoria’s most influential legal professionals.”

Victorian Law Week is an initiative of the Victorian Law Foundation, and helps Victorians understand their rights, find legal answers to everyday problems, get legal help and learn more about the law.

“Victorians needaccess to vitalinformation about their legalrights and responsibilities. Victorian Law Week helps people find this information and learn how to act on it,” Ms Haultain said.

Victorian Law Week runs from May 15 to 21, with more than 150 unique in-person and online events taking place across both metro and regional Victoria.

The following Victorian Law Week events will be hosted in Gippsland:

 May 15: Future planning with Gippsland Community Legal Service (Corinella &District Community Centre)

 May 17: Young Workers Centre clinic -event is open to all young people under the age of 30 who may be facing issues in their workplace. (Gippsland Trades and Labour Council)

 May 17: Wills, Power of Attorney, and respecting Elders: aLegal Service information session (Maffra Neighbourhood House)

 May 19: Empowering Support: Legal Processes for Family Violence andRelationship Breakdowns (Phillip Island Community Centre)

Participant Heather Cliffordistaken through LatrobeHealth Services’heartscreening process by pharmacist Amy Sabatini.

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Flying high, painting the sky

FLIGHT Lieutenant Aimee McCartney’s contemporary Aboriginal artistic creations are turning heads, not only because of their wonderful use of colour and style, but also through their reflection of the deep and enduring ties the Air Force has with Australia’s First Nations history and culture.

Aformer Indigenous liaison officerwith Air Force, and now with Headquarters Air Academy at East Sale, Flight Lieutenant McCartney has been creating unique works of traditional art for many years -including for Air Force.

The most notable of these was an artwork titled 'Continued Friendship', which is apaintingofan AFL football symbolising the enduring relationship between the Australian and US air forces -currentlyondisplayatThe Pentagon in Washington.

Flight Lieutenant McCartney has also designed footballs for the AirForce footballteam and as departing gifts for members of 30 Squadron.

It’s acreative outlet she finds incredibly rewarding.

“It is very important to me to be able to serve my country and to express my connection to country, culture and community through my artwork,” Flight Lieutenant McCartney said.

“My time is spent serving my country and then painting the stories of my country. Idothis by being proud of who Iamand where Ihave come from. Itell our stories through the vivid oral histories and putting apaint brush to canvas.”

So highly regarded are Flight Lieutenant McCartney’s artworks that she has been offered auniqueopportunity to display her work as part of Melbourne’s annual Yirramboi Festival.

The exhibition called ‘Gaanbona’ -translating to ‘brightand happy’inTaungurunglanguage of the Eastern KulinNations-will be Flight Lieutenant McCartney’s first solo exhibition.

“Whilethe exhibition won’tfeatureany items that Ihave produced for AirForce,all of the pieces explore my ancestral ties and memories of country in dynamic colour, intricate patterns and bold designs, invoking afeeling of joy and positivity,” she said.

Flight Lieutenant McCartney’s hope was to continue the sacred tradition of storytelling through art and to inspire people to connect and learn about First Nations’ culture, history, stories and language.

“Air Force recognises the unique position held by First Nations peoples and communities, and we acknowledge the wisdoms that enhance our

workforce culture,” she said.

“The early insight and knowledge of aerodynamics demonstrated in the boomerang, spear, Woomera and bullroarer is today honoured by the new generation of AirForce Indigenous servicemen and women as we apply modern knowledge to the protection of our skies.

“I really feel that Air Force continues to be committedtoworkwithAustralia’sFirst Peoples to

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COUNCIL COLLECTION POINTS:

• Council Customer Service Centres in Sale and Yarram

• Wellington library branches (Heyfield, Maffra, Rosedale, Sale, Stratford and Yarram)

• Any Council immunisation sessions

• The Wedge Performing Arts Centre

• Gippsland Regional Sports Complex

honour andcelebrate the richness and diversity of the world’s oldest living culture.

“Together we are proud Australians carrying on with the shared responsibility and privilege of protecting our country and its skies.”

Flight Lieutenant McCartney’ssolo exhibitionis on show now and runs until May 14 at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre in Melbourne.

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East Sale RAAFBase, FlightLieutenant Aimee McCartney, stands before her painting titled ‘Nawu’ -one of themanytraditional artworks nowondisplayather first solo exhibition in Melbourne.

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Kindergarten registrations nowopen

WELLINGTON Shire Council is welcoming registrations for three and four-year-old kindergarten placements in 2024.

Familiesare encouragedtoregister children who turn three or four years old on or before April 30 for akindergarten placeatparticipating providers.

Registrations will be open until June 30, 2023 andcan be made via council’s website at wellington.vic.gov.au/earlyyears

Following ashort waitingperiod in July,first round offers will be senttofamilies in early August 2023, with acceptance of placementdue in late August 2023.

Kindergartenplacesare allocated in accordance with criteria mandated by the Department of Education and agreed to by participating kindergarten providers.

Once aplace is accepted, familieswill be connected with their child’s kindergarten to start the enrolment process.

Families should remember that there is no ‘first in, first served’ process for the allocation of kindergarten places.

Registration forms submitted after June 30 will be considered late, and these families will receive offers in September 2023.

Wellington Shire Councilannounced its new centralised kindergarten registration service in January2023, with the aim of streamlining the kindergartenregistration process and facilitating afair and transparent placement of children into funded kindergarten programs throughoutthe municipality.

Following the announcement, council offered families the opportunity to fill out an expression of interest (EOI) formtorecord their interest and be notified when registration for their child’s kindergarten year would open.

Parents who completed an EOI and have children eligible for kindergarten in 2024can expect to be reached by council, and reminded to submit a registration before the June 30 deadline.

WellingtonShire Council Mayor, Ian Bye said that enrolling your child in akinder program was areally important part of your child’sdevelopment and learning.

“Children who go to kindergarten are more likely to build confidence and social skills and make a smooth transition to primary school," Cr Bye said.

“The new kindergarten registration process has been refined this year to ensurekindergarten placements across Wellington Shire are fair and equitable, and it’s pleasing to hear that local families have welcomed this change.

“I encourage all parents with eligible three and four-year-old children to register now.”

For more information about kindergarten enrolments and participating kindergarten providers in Wellington Shire, visit council’s website and download the Kindergarten Central Registration Service FAQ document.

Alternatively,phone Wellington Shire Council’s EarlyYearsteam on 1300 366 244 or email earlyyears@wellington.vic.gov.au

Time to enrol your children

WITH kindergarten enrolments now opening for 2024, the state government is encouraging young families to enrol their children and give them the best start in life.

Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep, Ingrid Stittrecentlylaunched the 2024 kindergarten enrolment campaign by encouraging parents to talk to their local kindergarten service about enrolment processes and timelines.

In Victoria, freekinder is available for three and four-year-olds at participating services, including sessional kindergartens and longday-care centres.

Ninety-seven per cent of kindergartenproviders are currently participating in the state government’sfreekinderinitiative, savingfamilies up to $2500 in fees per child and giving parents and carers -particularly women -greater flexibility to return to work if they choose.

With free kinder, childrenenrolled in threeyear-old kindergarten receive between five and 15 hours of funded learning each week, and those in four-year-old kindergarten receive 15 hours per week.

Research showsthatplay-based learning is a powerful way to support achild’s development, with two years of quality kindergarten having greater impact on children who start at three years of age rather than four.

The benefits are even greater for children experiencingvulnerability, or whoneed extra support.

At kindergarten, children are given the opportunity to use their imaginationand practice importantskills, suchasproblem-solving,through play-basedlearning. They also learn key skills for life, includingcreativethinking, social and emotional skills, and early literacy and language skills -preparing them for formalschool education.

Highly skilled teachers and educators guide learning and development, helping childrento becomeconfident, curiousand creative while developing concentration and independence, formingpositiverelationshipsand making friends.

To ensureakindergarten meets theirneeds, familiesare encouraged to organise atimetovisit so they can see the service, its staff and the children in attendance.

Families should also look for aKinder Tick, so they can be confident their child is attending a funded kindergarten program.

Families with children born betweenJanuary and April can choose the year in which they start three-year-old kindergarten. These children can startinthe same year they turn threeorinthe year they turn four. If unsure, speak to your local service about the best time for your child to start kindergarten.

Parentscan find kindergarten services near them by visiting vic.gov.au/kinder or reaching their local council.

Kindergarten studentsenjoyaspot of gardening at Glassford Street Uniting Kindergarten in Maffra Kindergarten places arenow open across the shire.

Photo: Wellington ShireCouncil

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VALUE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST SCHOOLING EXPERIENCE

TRADITIONS, culture, values and connection underpinaGippsland Grammar education starting in the Early Learning Centre, continuing into the primary school yearsand then onto secondaryand VCE. And it enables asmoothtransition through each of these important phases of life.

The best education is more than what happens in the classroom, according to Gippsland Grammar HeadofStAnne’s JuniorCampusJie VanBerkel.

“AtGippslandGrammar studentsare immersed in an environment of rich learning experiences whichreally do set them up for life, whetherit’s taking part in acombined sport event, participating in areflective Fellowship, learningtospell atricky wordorplaying with friends in theplayground with respect and compassion, it is about individual growth,” Mr Van Berkel said.

“Our students are not just students they are our future leaders and worth the investment.”

Mr Van Berkel added that Gippsland Grammar willcelebrate its 100th birthday nextyear, and it’s impressivetoreflectonthe impact the independent

school has had on the community throughout the generations.

“Over many years, the school has created many valued traditions,” he said.

Onesuch tradition that -inthe minds of current students -has become more of arite of passage, is ‘having abuddy’. The GippslandGrammar Buddy Program brings children in the kindergarten or Early Learning Centre together with Year 5 students at the Junior Campus. Relationships are formed and the transition into School is seamless.

The buddy hat parade is just one of the activities within the Buddy Program. It’sanactivity of so much value and learning, fostering cooperation as well as all of the School’s Values of compassion, leadership, excellence, respect and responsibility. Together, little students and big students work to create special hats whichthey wear and parade for the whole campus.

Gippsland Grammar’s St Anne’sCampus provides an excellent beginning for local children as they embarkupon their education. Vacancies currently exist in the three-year-old and four year-old Early

LearningCentre programsand the Foundation class, which are all tailored to meet the learning needs of young students.

According to Early Learning Centre Director Lisa Burgess, these early years “are crucial yearsof intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth.”

“Quality education is our priority. Our students are encouraged to become flexible, creative and adaptable thinkers who are global citizens navigating change in afast-moving world,” Mrs Burgess said.

For further information about Gippsland Grammar’s St Anne’s Campus, ELCtoYear 6 -located at 52 Raymond St, Sale -talktoeither Mr Van Berkel or Mrs Burgess direct by calling 5143 6388.

Gippsland Grammar’s Garnsey Campus in Sale caters for students in Year 7through to Year 12.

It is the only boarding school east of Melbourne’s suburban fringeand is ahome-away-from-home for students from East Gippsland, South Gippsland, Victoria’s High Country and the Latrobe Valley.

Gippsland Grammar Early LearningCentre student Matilda Williams withher Year 5 buddy Frankie Balfour

Gippsland Grammar Early LearningCentrestudents Matilda Williams, Will Gibsonand MillaVan Heurck showing offtheir millinery creations to theentire St Anne’s Junior Campus during in the EasterHat Parade.

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New program helping Victorian teachers go rural

THE state government is backing rural and regional communities, withaninnovativeprogramtobring hundreds of student teachers into government primary and secondary schools across the state.

Minister for Education Natalie Hutchins recently launched the Teach Rural pilot program, which will support up to 200 student teachers -orpreservice teachers (PSTs) -toundertake placements at government schools across rural and regional Victoria in 2023 and 2024.

The Victorian Budget 2022/23 provided $2.6 million for the Department of Education to partner with Country Education Partnership, which will deliver the Teach Rural pilot program.

The Teach Rural program involves coordinating

and supporting groupsofparticipating pre-service teachers to undertakeplacements in clusters of rural schools, including in East Gippsland, Wimmera, Mallee and North-East Victoria.

Ms Hutchins welcomed the news.

"Undertaking aplacement at arural or regional school is an important and valuable experience for teaching students and could also be the first step towards arewarding career and life in rural and regional Victoria,” she said.

“We’re providing pre-service teachers more opportunities to discover regional and rural communities, while deliveringlocal schools extra supportand local kids better educational experiences.”

Placements will benefitschools in St Arnaud, Bairnsdale, Wangaratta, Tallangatta, the Otways

Playgroups and their important impact on child development beforekinder

TomHayes

WHILEkindergartenisbeing celebrated in this feature of the Gippsland Times, playgroup should also be acknowledged for the important role it plays in achild's development.

President of the Traralgon Playgroup, Esther Greco has highlighted the importance of playgroup for young children,before they begin to attend Kindergarten or Primary School.

“It’s agoodthing beforeKinder,for kids to get used to playing with other kids before preschool, and we’ve got avariety of different ages,” Ms Greco said.

Traralgon Playgroup Secretary Erin Di Corleto believes the areas provides kids with anurturing spaceand givesparents the ability to meet likeminded parents.

“It’s just anice, kid-friendly space, for people to meet and have social connections,” Ms Di Corleto said.

“It’s agood place, particularly for new people moving to the area, it’s away for them to connect and learn about the local activities and programs.”

Playgroup is increasingly popular for mothers groups and people new to the area, as it allows families to mingle with other families and socialise with the community.

“We’ve found especially with alot of new mums, mothers groupsare coming to join because it’s a

great place to have,” Ms Greco said.

Playgrouphosts arange of activities to cover the whole year, which allow kids to become comfortable with different surroundings and new people.

“Becauseitisaparent-run organisation, we really left it up to the parents.Todaywere organising painting pots with Bunnings,” Ms Greco said.

“Other activities we’ve had during the year are alot of colouring, painting.

“I think the parents like that thekids can justbe independent and play as they want.”

“They can do alot of free play, we’ve got an inground trampoline, the sides, the swings, the sand pit, chalkboards. Inside is full of cars and trucks, alittle kitchen, some costumes,lotsofarts and crafts,” Ms Di Corleto said.

Playgroup is seen as atremendously beneficial start to life, as it teaches young kids the basics of growing up.

“(Kids learn) social skills which is very important right now as they all sit next to each other, they learn to share,” Ms Greco said.

“Motor skills like climbing and playing, we’ve got all the toys, so often kids will come here and learn how to use ascooter for the firsttime…there’s reading as well,” Ms Di Corleto said.

“It’s just anice safespace for kids to playoutside, or inside if the weather is not great.”

Local playgroups are always looking for new participants, with late morning and afternoon sessions currently available.

In 2024 Kath Foleywill offer 3’sand 4’skindergartenwith wrap around care. We areperfect forfamilies with busy lives who need carefor their children earlierorlater in the dayand over the school holidays

We provide thesameapproved program deliveredbyanearly childhood teacher with some unique advantages

Our staff areherefor everychild and family in asmaller group setting

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and Swan Hill. The first placements for the Teach Rural programhave started, with groups of teaching students from the University of Melbourne commencing four-week placements at schools in Tallangatta and Wangaratta.

Teach Rural has been designed to remove barriers PSTs can face in doing their placements at rural and regional schools, while supporting ruralschools through better access to pre-service teachers.

The initiative provides participants with asuite of supports to facilitate the placements and welcome them into the local school and community, addressing barriers that can includerelocation, costs of accommodation and isolation during placement period.

Support for Teach Rural participants includes

subsidised placement accommodation, agroup welcome event, awelcome meal with the host school principal or mentor,welcome packs with community information, acluster peer network andsupport for mentor teachers to induct their PSTs into the schools.

Since 2019, the state government has invested more than $290 million in initiatives to attract, retainand placeteacherstosupportall ourschools, withnearly 5000 more registered teachersin2022 compared to 2020.

Student teachers interested in participating in theTeach Rural program should visit cep.org.au/ teach-rural

MaffraLittle Saints ELCprovide families with access to Kindergarten programs in along day caresetting,delivered by auniversity trained Early Childhood Teacher and offering 15 hours for4year old children and up to 15 hours for3year old children.

Each programislinked to theVictorian Early YearsLearning and Development Framework and caters forthe whole child ensuring that underlying skills required forschool aredeveloping, children have theopportunitytodevelopselfconfidence, social skills, self careskills and independence. The programs aredeveloped to help children achieve the individual learning goals, followthe interests, build on community engagement and engage children in age appropriate experiences.

Having access to an integrated kindergarten program gives families flexibility to access care before and after kindergarten hours, a nutritious menu of meals for their child during the day and the support of an early education team for their child GP1657142

Guardians of the Galaxy return

MARVEL’Sspace-faring superheroes have returned for their third feature-length picture, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Our resident film buffs Stefan Bradley and Tom Parry went to check it out.

SB: This film arrivessix years after the previous Guardians movie, four years since their appearance in Avengers: Endgame,and 12 months since their cameo in Thor: Love and Thunder.Their latest adventure, Vol. 3 is very good, at least on par with the first two Guardians films. Imight have to see it again to determine whether it’s better than both, but overall it’s great, and Ithink most will dig this one.

TP: I’m goingtogoone step further than you and declare this to be the best Guardians film so far. I enjoyeditmuch more than the first two, which both have heartbut are at times contrived. By contrast, Vol. 3 has the most spectacular action sequences, feels energeticand, dare Isay it, the most original and vibrantMarvel CinematicUniverse (MCU) film we’ve seen in avery long time.

SB: Idoagree -the MCU films and TV shows released since Endgame in 2019 have been amixed bag, butthere have been some marvellous ones such as WandaVision, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.What’s great about the Guardians movies is they’ve largely been standalone from the other Marvel films -they haven’t been bogged down in tying their events and characters to separate franchises.

TP: Andthis feels the most standalone of all. James Gunn is returning as director after helming the previous two Guardians films,and Vol. 3 definitely feels like his film and his vision, rather than somebody desperately attempting to adhere to atemplate. It’s particularly evident in afantastic one-shot fight sequence which tracks all the heroes one-by-one as they fight their way along acorridor. That scene is unlike anythingelse that Marvel has ever done, and it’s that kind of sequence that we should be seeing more of in the franchise.

SB: Iloved that part! Even though there’s so many charactersfighting,you can still follow what’s going on and it’s asight to behold. The overall action and screenplay were very strong. The main villain -the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) isn’t the best Marvel antagonist, although many of them aren’t terrific. Idothink he was a threatening foilfor the Guardiansand was an interesting character.

TP: He’s not the most original villain, though. He shares many of histraits with Kang the Conqueror from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, including an eccentric personality, preternatural abilities,love of purple clothing and agod complex. Really, the only major difference is his British accent.

SB: Okay, but what about the rest of the characters? Idon’t have much to say, other than the

whole cast delivers. These are iconic characters -I really enjoyed seeing the entire gang again.

TP: As didI,but that bringsmetoanother problem with Vol. 3,beingyou won’t find it as satisfying unless you’ve seen the previoustwo movies,theirappearances in the third and fourth Avengers films and the Holiday Special on Disney+. That’s not to say you’ll be lost by what’s happening, but you will ask yourself, ‘Why should Icare for these characters?’

SB: Especially if you watch this chapter immediatelyafter Vol.2 -you’re missingout on alot of context and character development without those Avengers films and the special. Ialsowant to highlight the great song choices…

TP: Even the orchestral score by John Murphy is really good!

SB: Vol. 3 delivers pretty much everything you want from aMarvelmovie, even though it’s more akin to aspace operathan asuperhero blockbuster. It is lengthy at 150 minutes, but it earns its runtime. The story is quite emotional, as is the ending that provides genuine.

TP: Agreed. The ending was well-paced, and a perfect conclusion not just to the filmitself,but to the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy andJames Gunn’s inputinthe MCU -he’s now working with Warner Bros. to assist with rebuilding DC’s cinematic universe.

SB: Irecommend Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, especially if you liked theothertwo films. It caps off what is easily the most consistent trilogy or series within the MCU.

TP: I’d add to that, if you’ve been disaffected by Marvel’s output in recent times, or feel the studio has lostits way- and that’s avalid criticism-I reckon Vol. 3 will bring you back into the fold. It’s so creative and colourfulthat you’ll havenochoice but to fall in love with superhero movies again.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is rated M for Intense scenes of violence, sciencefiction themes and coarse language, and is currently screening at Sale Cinema.

The HighEvolutionary(ChukwudiIwuji, in purple).

The Guardians of the Galaxyhavereturned fortheir thirdfeature.

Guardians of theGalaxyVol. 3,directed by James Gunn Images: MarvelStudios

Festivalofficially open

FRIDAY, April 28 marked the official opening of the Shakespeare on the River Festival in Stratford.

In front of alarge crowd,Wellington Shire Councillor Carolyn Crosleydeclared the festival open, and the two weeksofentertainment began. Attendees got to see the prestigious festival awards presented, music by local Dane Nicholls, ashort filmbyStella Ramage, and asnippetof some of the festival's 2023 live performances.

The opening nightalsoincluded the opening performance by GroundworkYouth Theatre, Shakespeare in Pearil, where the poison Pear struck down the outstanding cast in three acts of hilarious laughter.

With the Bard's Banquet now soldout, attention turns to the remaining live shows. The small cast one act show No Holds Bard performs on Wednesday, May 10, and the Grade 6children’s play is also on three times this week.

The highlight of the festival is always the community play, wherelocalswho have rehearsed since 2022 get to perform.

Twelfth Night opened on May 5and is running until Sunday,May 13 with a4.30pmtwilight session.

Starring some of Gippsland’s best performers, this play is aromp of mistaken identity and misguided love.

Tickets for the festival are available from stratfordshakespeare.com.au

2023 StratfordShakespeare

Festivalaward winners

 Sheila Malady Writing Competition

 Youth Winner: Charlotte Lewis

 Gippsland Winner: Barbara Fulton

 Open Winner: Frazer Burnett

 Janice Jones Youth Award: Lauren MacKrell

 Joan McCloud Award for Best Costuming (2022): The Macbeths

 Sheila Malady Award for Best Actor, Community Play (2022): Rachael Nicholls

Photos:

Anna Roberts and Darren McCubbin performing at theStratfordShakespeare Festival’s opening night

Contributed David Luxfordpresentsthe JaniceJones Award to Lauren MacKrell.

“CORIO”- Circa 1897 iconic Maffra landmark

Briefdetails fdetails

Inspection: Strictly by appointment

Address: 6Pearson Street,Maffra ess:

Price: ForSale By Auction For Sale

Saturday, June 3@10.30am on-site tur y,

Terms: 10%Deposit,Balance 60 Days

Contact: Gippsland Real Estate t: MaffraBrett Lanigan 0427 517577 or PatWeatherley0412435 644 2435

Arare opportunity has arisen to purchase one of Maffra’siconic landmark properties.

‘Corio’ was originally built in 1897 and has been lovingly cared for over the decades. It has retained its outstanding features which include high ceilings, open fireplaces, wine cellar, decorative ceiling roses and cornices and combined them with modern-day conveniences.

The home itself comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal study or library,huge formal dining room with open fireplace, family room with wood heating and reverse cycle air conditioning, and timber kitchen. There is adelightful north facing outdoor entertainment area which has direct access from the family room.

The outdoor features continue with a6m x9mgarage and well-established gardens that give the home plenty of privacy.The position is nothing short of outstanding as the property is within easy walking distance to schools, churches, kindergartens and Maffra’spopular main street.

RECENTLYrestored to its former glory is this chic renovated brick veneer home that agents says beautifully encapsulates the 1960s era.

Cleverly stylish, with elegance and sophistication, agents add this home has been totally transformed to give it amodern edge while retaining its retro glam appeal.

Comprising two large bedrooms with the master boasting awalk in robe, study/third smaller bedroom with built in robe, striking bathroom with floor and wall tiles, walk in frameless glass shower with dual shower head and retro pink bath and aseparate toilet suite.

The kitchen is new and ultra-modern with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and abig walk in pantry.The adjacent meals area has anortherly aspect and flows through to asensational lounge room with an open fire as the centrepiece.

The property also features reverse cycle split system air conditioner,polished timber floorboards and new carpet, light fittings, electrical wiring and internal/ external paint.

Outside, prospective buyers will discover arenovated external laundry with second shower and toilet suite, single garage under roof, rustic sun drenched outdoor living area/studio with power and water,handy lockable powered workshop, newhot water service, side gate access for the caravan or boat and new side fence.

6PEARSON

STREET,MAFFRA

CORIO -CIRCA 1897

Updatedhome in prime location

Impressive on Patten!

This stylish brick veneer residence is situated in aprime East Sale location within close proximity to schools, Central Gippsland Hospital, recreational facilities and FoodWorks.

The beautifully renovated and updated family home is deceptively spacious and offers an abundance of light throughout. Consisting of four private bedrooms including astunningmaster suite featuring anew modern ensuite with walk-in shower and floor to ceiling tiles plus afabulous retreat/dressing room with robes. Twoofthe further three bedrooms have built in robes and share alarge family bathroom.

The sitting room upon entry is agreat spot to sit back and relax, while the family and meals area adjoin amodernised kitchen which overlooks the extensive decked alfresco area.

The well-maintained, easy care back yard boasts a7.5 x7.5m powered shed with substantial concreting to the front and access to the rear yard via the double garage, plus a water tank with pump for the gardens. Awell-appointed laundry,loads of storage throughout, ducted central heating and split system air conditioning complete this move-in-ready home.

Inspect today to be impressed!

Briefdetails fdetails

Property: Spacious four bedroom brick veneer

Address: 37 Patten Street,Sale

Price: $575,000

Contact: Victoria Cook, Graham Chalmer, 0417 017182

DISTANT SEA VIEWS

• Large4686m2 block (over an acre)

• Services connected (electricity/water)

• 3bay machinery shed 11 x15m

• Water tank, ridgetop location

• Minutes to the Ninety Mile Beach

*One of Maffra’s iconic landmark properties

*Old world features which include large verandahs, high ceilings, wine cellar,open fireplaces, decorative ceiling roses and cornices

*4bedrooms, 2bathrooms

*Formal study or library

*Huge formal dining room with open fireplace

*Family room with wood heating and reverse cycle air-conditioning

*Timber kitchen with large stove and abundance of cupboard space

*Delightfulnorth facing outdoor entertainment area which has direct access from the family room

*6mx9mgarage with concretefloor andpower

AUCTION: SATURDAY 3RD JUNE AT 10:30AMONSITE

90 SLAVINS LANE, STRATFORD

TASTEFULLYRENOVATED ON THE EDGE OF TOWN

*6278m2 (approx 1and ahalf acres)

*Extensively renovated both inside and out

*Elevated hardiplank home with views over thetown

*3bedrooms with built in robes

*Lovely open plan design with solid fuel heater and new split system air conditioner

*New kitchen featuring gas hotplates, electric oven and

dishwasher

*Stylish modern bathroom

*Huge outdoor entertaining area

*Double carport plus undercover storage area and lock up tool shed

FOR SALE $670,000

Home with character and charm

Tucked away on aprivate corner block with easy access off Palmerston Street, and well located to shops, schools, recreational facilities and health services, this charming property offers loads of appeal both inside and out.

The weatherboard home has an inviting front façade set amongst lovely established trees and gardens, with alarge timber deck at the front of the home providing agreat spot fora morning cuppa.

The spacious and light-filled interior is sure to impress, with the home having been fully renovated in recent times, seamlessly blending original features with modern updates.

Agents say this property presents as the whole package -goodlocation, alovely interior and great outdoor entertaining space plus ideal shedding.

Aproperty that you can move straight into and enjoy, don’t miss out on an inspection.

Property features:

 Four generous-sized bedrooms, all with built in robes;

 Spacious north-facing formal living area full of natural light and asplit system foryear round comfort;

 Modern, well-equipped kitchen with good bench space, and plenty of cupboards and drawers with adjacent dining area for family meals;

 Superb family bathroom with double vanity, large shower, separate bath and toilet;

 Well-designed laundry with plenty of storage space, plus separate, second toilet;

 The ultimate undercover outdoor entertaining area complete with built in benches, cupboards and BBQ, well protected from all types of weather, making it perfect for year-round entertaining;

 Secure and well-fenced backyard with established low maintenance landscaping;

 Private driveway access to the two-car garage/workshop and the single carport, both with remote garage roller doors;

 11.8x5.6 sqm garage/ workshop with great storage, bench space and plenty of inbuilt shelving.

Briefdetails

Property: Charming, renovated four bedroom home

Address: 216Raglan Street,Sale

Price: $545,000

Contact: Christine Haylock, Wellington Real Estate, 0417 007 336

Oral lice treatmentregistered

AUSTRALIA'S Veterinary Medicines Authority has registeredthe world's first oral product for managing lice in sheep.

Lice is estimatedtocost the Australian sheep industry around$123million,and now, for the first time, farmers are not bound to shearing time to effectively treat their flock.

FLEXOLT,afirst-of-its-kind oral lice treatment for sheep, giving Australian sheepfarmers ultimate flexibility when it comes to treatingtheir flock, has been registered for use in Australia.

The world-firstproduct can be usedonbothsheep andlambs, with any length of wool, revolutionising how farmers can administer asheep lice product.

Current lice treatment products are applied externallyafter shearing; however,with FLEXOLT,anew methodofadministration is available- asingleoraldose -giving farmers a greater choice.

FLEXOLT means farmers can strategically treat their flock for lice at any time, such as pre-lambing, when lambs are at foot or when new stock is brought onto the farm.

Coopers technical leadand veterinarian, Dr Jane Morrisonsaid thebreakthrough product will transform on-farm practices for Australian sheep and wool producers.

"FLEXOLT works systemically, from the inside out; therefore, lice controlisnot affected by length of wool," Dr Morrison said.

"In practice, this means that farmers can treat off-shears, short and long wool sheep, and lambs with one oral dose.

"Itmeans farmers are no longer bound to shearingtime for effective lice control, allowing sheep producers to choose any timepoint right across their farming calendar that best suits their operation."

MSD Animal Health Australia's ruminant business unit lead, Jane Parker, said Coopers was a trustedbrand with along history of innovation in the sheep licesegment and for MSD Animal Health.

"FLEXOLT represents anothermilestone in bringing new active ingredients to new species of animals," Ms Parker said.

"We were thrilled whenFLEXOLT was registered

by the AustralianPesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, and are working hard to bring this product to market as soon as possible.

"This product is pure innovation."

Chief executive of WoolProducers Australia, Jo Hall, said the product will be agame changer for Australia's $3.5 billion sheep industry.

"Lice is asignificant production and animal health issue for the Australian wool industry," she said.

"Onethat's estimated to cost the Australian sheep industry around $123 million per year through disease control and production losses.

"Shearing is averybusy time,particularly when

you add the critical animalhealthmanagement treatments of lice control.

"Allowing farmers to treat for lice whenthey want has real benefits in terms of managing labour, optimising on-farm performance.

"Every sheep flock could have alice outbreak at some point, but by giving farmers more control over the way they manage this issue with the addition of anew tool, this will help make on-farm processes more efficient and increase the health of their flock.

"WoolProducersAustraliaisextremely supportive of the innovative product released by Coopers and MSD Animal Health; its importance to the industry cannot be understated."

ACRRM supports extended prescribing model

THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine(ACRRM) has welcomed Minister for Health and Aged CareHon.Mark Butler’s announcement of 60 day prescribing for arange of stable ongoing conditions.

Collegepresident,DrDan Halliday said the initiative would have significant benefits, particularly for people living in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

"Inadditiontothe cost savings resulting from peoplebeing able to buy two months’ supply of medicine for the price of asingleprescription, it will reduce travel and other imposts for people who have to traverse long distances to get their scripts dispensed,” Dr Halliday says.

"Hopefully, the extended prescribing regime and subsequent reduced appointments for script repeats, will also allow Rural Generalists (RGs) and specialist General Practitioners (GPs)to spend moretime treating patients with severe and chronic conditions, and improve community access to these services.

"We note the safety profile of the medicines to be included in this initiative has been reviewed by the Pharmaceutical BenefitsAdvisory Committee, and that prescribers will still be able to makeaclinical decision about whether extended prescribing is appropriate for individual patients.

"Followingour discussions with the Department of Health and Aged Care, we arealsoconfident that there will not be issues with supply of medicines."

Dr Halliday said it was important that savings from the initiative be reinvested back into the community pharmacy sector, and particularly into rural and remote pharmacies.

"Like rural practices, we know that rural pharmacies face greater challenges in remaining viable," he said.

“We valueour pharmacist colleagues who are integral members of the healthcare team in rural and remote communities.

"ACRRMstronglysupports team-based, multidisciplinary models of care, particularly where clinical pharmacists are engaged in community general practiceand primary care settings, and works closely with medical colleagues to provide coordinated, high-quality, patient-centred care.

"This announcement provides an ideal opportunity to address the inequity of access for rural and remote populations and promote rural pharmacy initiatives.

"The college looks forward to working with the Minister,the Department of Health, andour pharmacy colleagues to support its implementation."

Australia’s Veterinary Medicines Authority hasregistered the world’sfirst oral productfor managing lice in sheep. Photo: Contributed

Candle business an instant hit

Zoe Askew

HANDCRAFTEDona16-acreproperty in Callignee, Gippsland, comes the aromatic bliss of The Gay Farmer Candles.

Sheep farmer Timothy Bye fell in love with candle making after learning the craft from his niece in Western Australia last year.

In less than 12 months, Timothy has founded a successful business, The Gay Farmer Candles; his candles fast becoming asought-after homeware with market, event, and online sales skyrocketing.

"In aboutAugust last year, Idid acandle for afriend who is atriathlete, Molly Irvine from Traralgon; she went to worlds -world championships -and she had to pay her way, so Idid acandle for her to help raise money for it," he said.

"Then it just turned into this gigantic business that Iamnow just trying to handle."

The Gay Farmer Candles,100 percentsoy candles in reusableglassware individually handcrafted and packed by Timothy, are for the lovers of alit candle, with an array of incredible scents from Comfort Linen and Relaxation, base notes of musk, white cedar, vetiver and soothing Tonka, and top notes of lemon, white ginger and bergamot to Morning Latte and Almond Milk Caramel.

"I'm aone-man band," Timothy said.

"Everything is done by me, and it's aprocess.

"Some days you wake up, and you're like, 'I really don't want to do this today', but you have to because if Idon't do it, no one else is going to do it.

"There are no sick days, there is no nothing, it's just get up and do it, but Ilove it."

From melting the wax on his stovetop, stirring frequently,adding in selected fragrance oilsfor The GayFarmers Candles' popularMonkey Farts -this includes base notes of vanilla, mid-notes of maple and top notes of butter and sugar cane -then hand pouring the melted mixture into glass jars andleaving to set, Timothy can produce about 24 candles an hour.

"It's quite aprocess; once they've set, then you've got to label and box," Timothy said.

"My best is about 50 aday;from start to finish, it takes about 10 hours."

Timothy's establishment of The Gay Farmer Candles has introduced him to awhole newworld of travelling local businesses, the sheep farmerturned-candle maker revealingheloves events like East Gippsland Field Days.

"I love coming to all these events, it is so much fun, and you meet some really cool people," he said.

"I'vegot alot of market friends;it'sreally cool that we're like areal community that kind of gets around.

"Weall talk aboutwhichmarketoreventweare going to and where we should go,there's alittle group of us, and we're all swapping which events have been really good for us."

Timothy warmly received becoming part of anew welcoming, and supportive community.

"I started at Warragul Arts Market and met some really cool people there, and through that, I've met a lot of othersand did different events," Timothy said.

"So it is abig perk, getting to know other marketers, not onlybeinga part of the communitybut you can find out what is working at the time; I've noticed some of the markets are slowing down, just with financial stuff at the moment it's slowing down, but the big events, like the two, three-day events are doing really well so Ihave swapped my strategy from doing local markets to the bigger events like East Gippsland Field Days.

"There are some big one-off events like Idid Coongulla their Paddy Market, which was amazing, and Iwent to Foster for their Easter Market, and Farm World (at Lardner Park), that was massive."

Through The Gay Farmer Candles, Timothy is actively supporting the Black Dog Institute.

Originating in 1985 as the 'Mood Disorders Unit' at Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, the Black Dog Institute was founded in 2002 and has since been at the forefront of mental health research.

Today the Black Dog Instituteaddresses new challenges and opportunities in mental health, includingsuicide prevention, digital innovation, lived experience, youth and workplace mental health.

"Black Dog Institutedid alot of work down in Gippsland with Warragul Football Club losing a lot of players to suicide, same with Traralgon, they came down and did alot of work with the clubs," Timothy said.

"So when Istarted this, Iwas like, ‘Alright, I've got to get to the point where Ican do acandle to donate’."

The Gay Farmer Candles collaborated with the BlackDog Institute to develop aone-of-a-kind candle, with $10 fromeach sale donated to the non-profit facility.

"They created it; they pickedthe scent, they

picked the glassware, everything," Timothy said.

"I was emailing with their marketing team, and I asked 'hatdoyou want'; Isent the samples up,and theyabsolutelylovedit, so it wentinto production.

"At the moment, it's $10, but Iwant to get the business to apoint where that is afull $45 to Black Dog Institute, so that's the next goal.

"They (Black Dog Institute) are incredible, and they do it off very little donations at the moment."

The GayFarmer Candles is abusiness that reflectsits founder in allaspects, from thelove of artand candles to supporting and promoting mental health and mental health research to the vibrant, eye-catchinglogowhich screams,"I'm here, I'm gay, so deal with it".

"Stags are leaders, and they're always the one in the pack that's always in front," Timothy said.

"The Gay Farmer started as aYouTube channel, and Iwanted adeer head, Ilove deer heads, Ilove antlers; it's just athing.

"Plus all the meaning behind it as well."

Nothing could capture Timothyand his business more than the rainbow watercolour stag head.

The GayFarmer Candles areatreat forany candle lover offering an array of tantilising scents.

"So many people arelike, 'thankyou for being your authentic self', but there is no point having a business where Iampretending to be something else," he said.

"Being at and going to rural events shows younger country people they can be their authentic selves too; if Ican express myself, why can't they."

Follow The Gay Farmer Candles on socials for updatesand appearances at upcoming events.

FounderofThe GayFarmerCandles,Timothy Bye.

Photo: Zoe Askew

Photo: Contributed

Keep an eyeout for invasive weed

VICTORIAN gardenersare urgedtokeep watch for the highly invasive weed water hyacinth following arecent discovery in aresidential garden pond. Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officer, Kaitlin Wright said more than 90 of the aquatic plants

had been removed from aWilliamstown premises following an anonymous report from an astute gardener.

“Water hyacinth is considered one of the world’s most invasive plants because it grows so quickly and forms athick mat on the water surface,” Ms Wright said.

“It thenreduceswaterquality, pushes out native plants,reduces oxygen (killing fish), rapidly chokes waterways and blocks recreational activities such as fishing and boating.”

Waterhyacinthisastate prohibited weed in Victoria, which means it’s illegal to sell, place in awaterway or otherwise spread the weed.

Over the past 12 months, water hyacinth has

been reported in Bairnsdale, Warrnambool, Rutherglen and multiple Melbourne suburbs.

“Manyhome gardeners aren’t aware of the biosecurity risksassociatedwith this environmentally destructive plant, so we’re always really grateful to members of the public for reporting sightings,” Ms Wright said.

“A single plantcan produce more than 3000 seeds over summer,each of which can survive and plague awaterway for at least 30 years.”

Ms Wright warned gardeners not to remove water hyacinth themselves due to the risks posed by plant parts or seed being left behind.

“Please contact us on 136 186 if you’ve seen water hyacinth plants, or have them in your possession,

Container deposit to start

and we will remove them at no cost to the owner,” Ms Wrightsaid.

“The earlier we can treat an infestation,the greater opportunity we have to protect our beautiful waterways from decades of damage by the destructive water weed.”

Water hyacinth has round, bulbous stems that help it float. Over summer it puts up stalks with multiple pale purpleflowers. Below thewater’s surface, it has long, trailing dark purple roots. For more informationabout water hyacinth and invasiveplant management, visit the Agriculture Victoria websiteatagriculture.vic.gov.au or call thecustomer service centre on 136 186.

Cattle and biosecurity webinar

AGRICULTURE Victoria is teamingup with RSPCA Victoria to present awebinar about cattle health and biosecurity management.

'Keeping Your Cattle Healthy', willbe held tomorrow (Wednesday, May 10) from 6pm to 7pm,and will provide smaller-scale farmers with important information and practical tips to help ensure their cattle are healthy, productive, and profitable.

The one-hour session will cover arange of topics, including how to manageon-farm biosecurity, assessing and monitoring cattle health and feed requirements.

Brett Davidson from Agriculture Victoria and Rachael Laukart from RSPCA will be presenting at the webinar. Both presenters have extensive experience in animal management, and are passionateabout helping Victorian farmers to carefor their animals.

VICTORIA'S container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, is set to start on November 1, 2023.

The scheme will reward Victorianswith a10-cent refund for everyeligible can, carton andbottle they return.

Re.Grouphas confirmed its Return-It entityhas been selectedasone of threenetworkoperators in CDS Vic. This opportunity allows Re.Group and Return-It to expand their recycling operations in southeast Melbourne and the Gippsland region. Return-It will serve as network operator for CDS Vic in Zones 6and 3; South East Metropolitan Melbourne and Gippsland. The local government areas that Return-It willoperateininclude Wellington, Bass Coast, Baw Baw, East Gippsland, Latrobe, South Gippsland, Bayside, Cardinia,

Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston,Monash, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillipand Stonnington. More than 190 container return points will be established across these council areas.

As anetwork operator, Return-It will distribute refundamountstoconsumers, as well as payments to returncollection pointoperators. The teamwill also report on CDS participation and redemption rates.

Re.Group is an Australian company that was founded 10 years ago to be 100 per cent focused on recycling and resource recovery.

"We would liketotakethis opportunity to thank the state government for entrusting us with this important role, and we look forward to collaboratingwiththe other operators, scheme coordinator, and stakeholders to achieve our shared goals," Re.Group chief executive, Dan Chessonsaidat the CDS Vic launch on Friday, April 14.

"We are thrilled to be apartofthis initiative and are excited aboutthe opportunities it presentsfor theVictorian community, as well as our business, ourpartners, and the environment."

TheVictorian CDS is set to go live on November 1thisyear. Return-It and Re.Groupare dedicated to making apositive impact on the environment and working towards awasteless society.

For more information on CDS Vic, visit vic.gov. au/container-deposit-scheme

“Livestock health and productivity go hand-in-hand, and both are crucial for the success of anyfarming operation,” Mr Davidson said.

“By implementing good biosecurity measures, all landholders can better protect their cattle and farms from diseases and pests.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with RSPCA Victoria to deliver this webinar and provide practical advice to small scale farmersonhow to improve the health and wellbeing of their cattle.”

Ms Laukart said RSPCA Victoriawas excited to be working with Agriculture Victoria and sharing their expertise with the community.

“Management of livestock’s ongoing health and welfare requirements are vital to producing highqualityagriculture produce," she said.

“It may sound obvious, but productive farms need productive animals, which is why ahealthyherd and having the skills to assess andmanage your livestock’s health are essential.”

To register your attendance, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/events

Return-It customers enjoyreturning their containers at aReturn-It Depot.

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The Fingerboards project is a project of major significance 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, Gippsland Critical Minerals Pty Ltd is launching aCommunity 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.

Atotal of $40,000 annually will be provided, consisting of five $2000 grants each quarter. These grants must have adirect positive outcome for the local community, adding to a project in apositive 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.

Round 2isnow open.

Applications will close 2nd June 2023 at 5pm. Successful applicants will be advised in June 2023.

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

DENTAL ASSISTANT

We are looking for apermanent or part time person to join our friendly team at Sale Family Dentist.

Experience is preferred but not essential, as we will provide on the job training. We also offer opportunities for progression and furthering your career with the company as it continues to grow.

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Gippsland Hire

Part Time Truck Driver Position

Two to three days per week. Would suit semi-retired person.

We are located at 14-16 Wellington Park Way, Sale and require an experienced truck driver.

The role is to clean, deliver and pick up portable toilets/showers. To secure this position, you will require the following:

● Truck licence

● Forklift and crane licenses preferred

● Be reliable, punctual and self motivated

● Have great attitude and strong work ethic Genuine applicants only.

Please forward your resume to info@gippslandhire.com.au or call 5144 6954

Advertising Consultant -Sales

Part-time

The Gippsland Times is your local newspaper, distributing our publications throughout the Wellington Shire and beyond.

Apart-time position has become available for a sales consultant in our advertising department. The department is responsible for managing and exceeding set targets set out by management, maintaining astrong client base throughout the local community and through the print and online medium, working to strengthen and promote local businesses.

We are seeking an individual with the following positive attributes:

● Must work as part of ateam.

● Organised and able to work to deadlines.

● Be motivated as well as goal orientated.

● Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

● The ability to work unsupervised.

For acopy of the position description, please email Advertising Manager, Matthew Fitzgerald: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au or phone 5143 9309.

Applications addressing the positive attributes along with the names and contact details of three referees should be forwarded to:

The Advertising Manager Gippsland Times 74 Macalister Street, Sale 3850 Or via email: mfitzgerald@gippslandtimes.com.au

Applications close 5pm, Friday May 5,2023.

Human Resources &OfficeAdministrator

The

Duties will include:

● Dealing with correspondence, emails, phone calls, portals, and day to day administrative support.

● Organising meetings, training and appointments.

● Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.

● Assist with seeking, completing, submitting and organising quotes/tenders.

● General office administration, purchasing, documentation &form creation, note taking, registers, and meeting minutes.

● Providing clear ,concise information to a variety of stakeholders including employees, corporate clients, councils, training agencies, and government agencies.

Your Experience:

● Previous experience in asimilar position.

● Proactive attitude and initiative.

● Exceptional organisational, communication, and writing skills.

● High level of attention to detail.

● Good time management and planning skills.

● Ability to work accurately and efficiently within required timeframes.

● high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

● Demonstrated ability to work in ateam environment, but also self-managing.

● Current Victorian Driver's Licence. Please send resume to office@mcinnesearthmoving.com.au

Anglican Diocese of Gippsland Financial Administration Officer

We seek aperson to provide long service leave cover and to assist in the transition to retirement of our current staff.

We are looking for askilled person to quickly on-board our existing financial management systems and assist with the transition to new systems ofthe Registry financial operations.

The position encompasses accounts payable, payroll and financial reporting, and is available for 3days per week.

This role is suitable for flexible working arrangements.

Essential Skills /Requirements

● Demonstratedexperience in financial administrative roles

● Competency in Microsoft suite and financial accounting software

● Ability to be self-directed and work independently

For more information, and aposition description, please contact the Registrar, Richard Connelly via email: richardc@gippslandanglicans.org.au

Applications close 12 May 2023

Cars

HOLDEN UTE

Caravans

Afantastic opportunity for OSHC Educators

to join our Centre on a Permanent Coordinator

Split Shift basis

We require OSHC educators to work at our Maffra OSHC

Our growing team is seeking enthusiastic & dedicated early childhood educators to join us. We cater for children aged birth to twelve years and provide arange of additional services to our children and families in the community.

Due to continued growth and expansion of our service we are looking to build on our already established team of highly motivated, professional Educators to continue our journey in agreat workplace environment.

Our Educators must be passionate about achieving quality outcomes for children, their families and our community. You must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have proven Early Childhood skills. If you would like to work in a community run not for profit centre whovalue and appreciate their staff, then this is the centre for you!

Some of what we offer:

● Above award wage.

● Excellent facilities and resources.

● Ongoing professional development training. Successful applicants must:

● Hold aqualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or Outside School Hours

Care.

● Be passionate and enthusiastic about Early Childhood Education.

● Have strong leadership, communication and organisation skills.

● Have aWorking With Children Check.

Further enquiries to the Centre Director on 5144 6952.Please contact the centre to receive aposition description and email your updated CV to info@gumnutselc.vic.edu.au

Gumnuts is committed to child safety

Gumnuts acknowledges the Gunaikurnai people as the traditional custodians of the land of where Gumnuts now is. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and emerging.

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Fulham Correctional Centre -Sale

Tenders for the supply of food/produce for the Fulham Correctional Centre for the period 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024 are being sought. Separate tenders are called for the following categories:

● Bread Products (Fresh Bread &Bread Rolls)

● Dairy Products (excluding Milk/Cream)

● Milk and Cream

● Eggs

● Fruit and Vegetables

● Wholesale Dry &Frozen Goods (includes Frozen Seafood)

● Fresh Meat

● Halal Meat

● Smallgoods

● Poultry

Successful bidders should be able to demonstrate capacity to meet the demands of supply for a900+ bed facility, price stability for the fixed term, delivery and service.

Tender documents will be supplied on request.

For further details contact Kim Andrew Food Services Manager on 5142 3808 or email fulhamfoodservices@geogroup.com.au

Closing date: end of business Friday 9th June 2023.

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McCANN, Ross. In remembrance of my loving brother Ross Dearly loved brother to Bruce and Rachel, father to Lisa and grandfather to Harry and Ebony. No more suffering now brother. Dearly cherished. Rest in peace

Deaths •

BUXTON, Eddie.

May 8, 2023.

It is with sadness that Eddie has passed away in Shepparton Hospital.

Eldest son of May and Bert (dec.), brother to Brian (dec.) and to Neil.

Brother to Neil and brother-in-law to Joy, uncle to Narelle, Rebecca, Sarah and families.

EVANS, Robert Frederick. 31/05/1953 -18/04/2023

Loved son of Fred and Frances Evans. Twin brother of Frank, brother of Pam (dec.), Lesley (dec.), Wayne, Denise and Julie. Your troubled times are over.

RIP Robert. Private cremation.

HERBERT (nee Phillips), Glen Bell. 26/6/1922 -30/4/2023 aged 100 years. Glen passed away peacefully at Ashleigh House, Sale.

Formerly of Stanley and Wynyard, Tasmania Loving wife of Ronald Joseph (dec.).

Loved mother of Kaye and Michael Thompson (Sale) and Pam and Ray Sleap (Sydney).

Fond Nan of five grand daughters and six great grandchildren.

Privately cremated.

To celebrate Glen's life, family and friends are warmly invited to an afternoon tea commencing at 2pm on FRIDAY (May 12, 2023) at the West Sale Bowls Club, 2 Frith Street, Wurruk. Everyone is welcome.

KENT, Martin John. 11/3/1954 -29/4/2023

Died gently and peacefully on April 29, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family following abrief yet inspiringtime living with cancer. Loved and loving husband of Sandra, Dad to David and Cecilia, Stuart and Diana, Jenn and Andrew, adored Pa of Oli, Leo, George, Max and Poppy, brother of Andrew and Sue (dec.).

Martin's kindlylight brightened many lives: his treasured family and friends, the Uniting Church communities he drew strength from and nurtured, the cubs, scouts and venturers in whom he fostered alove for adventure and the outdoors.

Alifelong learner, an intellectual, aman of integrity, justice and supreme selflessness. We are left deeply affected by alife cut far too short, but remain profoundly blessed that Martin lives on in the thoughts, words and actions of those that he loved so dearly.

PRESTNEY, Kevin James 18/5/1937 -4/5/2023

Much loved eldest son of Ron and Fran (both dec.). Loved brother of Maree, Raymond, Gerald, and Pauline.

Adored father of Cheryl, Julie, Andrea and Karen.

KENT. Acelebration of the life of Dr. Martin John Kent will be held at Queenscliff Uniting Church, 83-89 Hesse Street, Queenscliff on FRIDAY (May 12, 2023) commencing at 2pm.

If you wish to honour Martin's memory, online donations may be made to the Queenscliff RAR Refugee Support Project. Private cremation.

McCANN.

The funeral service for Mr Ross Andrew McCann will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street Sale at 1pm

CUTHILL, Caitlin. 4/6/1990 -8/5/2011

Twelve years yesterday. Seems lik eo nly yesterday. Miss you like crazy, our angel.

Love Mum, Dad, Rhys and Flossy xxxx

CUTHILL, Caitlin. 4/6/1990 -8/5/2011

Forever in my heart. Love Nan. xx

OSBORN (McGillivray), Noreen Agnes 3/11/1938 -3/5/2023

Passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon, aged 84 years.

Loved wife of Fred (dec.).

Mother of Lyn, Carol (dec.), Peter (dec.), Ian and Rick.

Mother-in-law of Chris, Vicki, and Leonie. Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of 18.

Forever in our hearts

The most amazing Mum, Nan, and Granny. We are so grateful that we had you in our lives and for as long as we did. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Together again with Pop. Lyn and Chris, Rachael, Luke and Bella, Corey, Sarah, Allie and Leiam, Simone and Archie.

Mum, You have left agreat big hole in our hearts that can never be filled. You were our matriarch.

'Til we meet again.

Love you.

Ian, Vicki, Jason, Michael, Dave, Emma and your ninebeautiful great grandkids. XX

Acheeky smile, aheart of gold. One of the best this world could hold.

Aloving nature, true and kind.

What beautiful memories you leave behind.

Thank you for being such awonderful, loving mother, mother-in-law, nana, and gran. You will be greatly missed.

Forever in our hearts.

Love Rick and Leonie. XX

My nana had ears that always listened, Arms that hug and held tight, Love that was never ending and a… Heart that's made of gold. Our memories will never fade.

Forever and always in my heart.

Meg. XXX

Nana, your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our special needs, Today and tomorrow, my whole life through, Iwill always cherish you.

Abby, Dec, Olive, and Polly. XXX

Gran, Agentle nature, Aheart of gold, these are the memories we will hold. We love and miss you so very much, your lipstickstained smooches, your tight squeezy cuddles and those choccy biscuits you always stocked We know it's not goodbye, it's simply see ya later.

Luke,Jayde,Billie, Jamison, and Luna. XXX

Father-in-law to Gary, Jim, Bruce, and Stuart.

Proud Pop of Cassandra, Luke, Georgie, Jesse, Ben, Sarah, Mitchell, Joshua, and Ashton. Great Pop to Zoey, Skyla, Remi, and Charli. Fondly remembered by Elaine.

Close to our hearts you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day.

Passed away peacefully Sale Hospital.

Much loved father of Cheryl and father-in-law of Gary.

TreasuredPop of Cassandra, Mark, Luke and Hayley.

Special Great Pop of Zoey, Skyla and Remi. Precious memories are forever kept, we love you dearly and will never forget. Always in our hearts.

Aged 85 Years.

Passed away peacefully. Loved father and fatherin-law to Julie and Jim. Loved Pop Kev to Georgie, Jesse, Ben and Jake. Kev, your gentle nature, love of family and support will be sadly missed but will live on in all of us. The Mustang's got fresh tyres and it's time for the "Mechanic to hit the long and winding road."

"Happy Cruisin"

Much loved dad of Andrea and father-in-law of Bruce. Treasured pop of Sarah and Clayton, Mitchell and Sydni.

Cherished great pop of Charli Rose. Your smile has gone, Your hand lcannot hold, Iwatched youslip away, My memories to behold. Forever in our hearts.

Passed away peacefully. Beloved father of Karen and father-in-law of Stuart.

Cherished Poppy Kev to Joshua and Ashton. You kept us smiling with your cheeky ways, right to the end. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

PRESTNEY, Kevin. Loving brother of Pauline Cooper and brother-in-law to Viv. Loved uncle of Maree, Dave, Louise, Liz and families. Rest in peace Kev.

TOMORROW (Wednesday May 10, 2023) followed by aprivate cremation.

Please see our website for livestream details.

PIEFKE, Ben. 1/12/1976 -13/5/2012

VAN DER MERWE, Pieter Bastiaan. Liz, Richard, Ben Sylvia, Dianne,Brooke and Narelle and families wish to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, food, cards and condolences after the sudden passing of Pieter. Sincere thanks to the paramedics, police and Dr John Bergin. Thanks to Father Jithin for the beautiful service, also the ladies at the Chapter house for the refreshments afterwards. Aspecial thankyou to our amazing friend and neighbour Kay MacMeikan for once again being there in our time of need. Also for Warren and all at Gip psla nd Fun eral Services for their care and compassion during this difficult time.

OSBORN (McGillivray)

The funeral service for Mrs Noreen Agnes Osborn will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Albert Street, Rosedale at 1pm on THURSDAY (May 11, 2023), followed by burial at the Rosedale Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rosedale Senior Citizens.

Another year of missing you so much. Think of you every day. Your girls are good and Jon keeps looking out for them. Sadly your father has passed away and Ihope that you have found each other and are sparring as to who is the better club Chelsea or Liverpool. Your loving mum and brother Jon.

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PRESTNEY. Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Kevin James Prestney will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Pearson Street, Sale at 1.30pm on FRIDAY (May 12, 2023), followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

Please see our website for livestream details.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CGHS Medical Ward.

RENNICK. Amemorial service for Mr James (Jim) Rennick of Raymond Island, will be held at the Anglican Church of St Peter's by The Lake, Paynesville, on TUESDAY (May 16, 2023) at 10.30am.

Jim's funeral service will be streamed online. Ple ase se eJ im 's fune ral not ice at stephenbaggs.com.au for alink to the livestream.

Barry &Annette Lett

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Goannas selected for nationaltours

IN keeping with aproud history of having at least one Gippsland Goannas player selected in (almost every) Australian cricketsquad since 2013, the local contingent again take pride in announcing that this year,therehas been three veteran players selected.

KevinLanigan, from Maffra, has made the Australia Over 70 team to tour the UK in July/ August, and will be joined by Mirboo North's Ian Southall.Ray Smith, from Churchill, leaves for the UK in the Australian Over 60s team in late June.

Practicefor all Over 50, 60 and 70 Goannas will commence tonight (Wednesday) at the Bundalaguah indoor nets in ordertogive these cricketers as much practice as possible before they depart.

Fight night coming up in Traralgon

TomHayes

LET’S get ready to rumble!

There is just under three weeks to go until 44 Magnum Promotions’Fight Night at the GippslandRegionalIndoor Sports Stadium in Traralgon gets underway.

Professional and amateur boxing and kickboxing will be on show Saturday, May 27, which will see around 20 fights throughout the night.

Some will continue their boxing or kickboxing journey, while others will be just starting theirs on the night.

AnumberofLatrobe Valley localswill be on display throughout the night, including Ang Witcher, Billy Whitmore, Peter Perona, Chris Ewert,JohnMarray and Gabriel Winkle.

In the main event of the evening, Sale’s Jhon Cortejos will go to battle against Luke ‘Mad Dog’ Martin from Queensland, in the featherweight division for six three-minute rounds.

Cortejos has a3-1 record, including one knockout, while Martin holdsa 1-7record, winning via knockout in June, 2021.

Doorsopen at theGRISS at 4pm, with the first bout beginning at 5pm.

The night will be hosted by Steven Baldacchino from44MagnumPromotions.

Tickets are currently available from THE44GYM in Traralgon, or online at tinyurl.com/a4jkjekh

Fight night details and ticketing more information can be found on their Instagram @44magnumpromotions

O’Toole crowned Victorian Champion

THE Senior Victorian GymnasticsChampionships was held at the Geelong Arena from March 31 to April 2. This event featured multiple gymnastics disciplines includingWAG (Women’sArtistic Gymnastics) and acrobatic tumbling.

Maffra Gymnastics had two WAG gymnasts (Emily Svenson and Rebecca Harrington) compete at Level 8. Both girls workedhard,achievingnew skills on different apparatus in the lead up to the competition, and successfully performed them at

the championships.

From the tumbling program, Maffra had three representatives in GracieSzarekand Eloise Schultz at Level 6and Tess O’Toole at Level 7.

The tumblers performed two tumbling passes in the qualifying round and one in the finals.

At the completion of the competition, Szarek was awardedthe bronze medal and Schultz came sixth.

Veteran tumbler O’Toole took on the challenge, nailing each tumble pass, and finished on top of her

division. O’Toole came home with the gold medal and title of Victorian state champion. Szarek and O’Toole will travel to the Gold Coasttocompeteatthe Australian Gymnastics Championships.

The girls achieved the qualifying score over multiple events including the Victorian Championships, to be selected in the Victorian State Team. This is Szarek’s first time at an Australian Championships while O’Toole haspreviously qualified five times.

Tough assignments too much for GippyUnited

Under 14s

Nerelle Foster

THE first away game of the season for the Under 14s found Gippsland playingagainst Oakleigh Cannons at Jack Edwards Reserve.

It was afast-paced start in wintery conditions, with both teams mounting astrong defence until Patrick Frayne managed to break through and score agoal for Gippsland at the 10 minute mark.

The score wasequalled10minutes later despite the best efforts of the defence who had managedto repel several Oakleigh attempts on goal.

The first half was aclose and intense contest, with both teams having several opportunities to score.

Bill Prior was astandout on the left wing. However,superb displays of defensive playonboth sides held the score to aone-all draw at half time.

An early goal in the second half gave Oakleigh the lead, which they were able to capitalise on to bring the score to 3-1.

Ciaran Toomey had achancetoreduce the deficit with agoal in the secondhalf, but much to the dismay of the boys, it was ruled offside.

The home team continued to dominate the game, taking the three points with a4-1 win.

Under 13s

THE curse of aslowstart wouldcome back to haunt the Under 13 Gippsland UnitedFootball Club boys

Grantsgetting more women in thegame

THE state government is backing sportingclubs across Victoria to get more womenand girlsin the game, celebrating theirhugecontribution to Victorian sport.

Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence, recently announced that 104 community sporting organisations have been awarded grants through the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program.

Grant recipients will share in more than $500,000 for events and initiatives that aim to increase participation and enhance gender equality in sport. Avariety of activities and initiatives have been funded, from the Soccer Mums program offering weekly social, non-competitive soccer to their culturallyand linguisticallydiverse community, to amonthly women-focused coaching development program to buildconfidence, technicalskills and leadership for women volleyball coaches in Victoria. Broadmeadows BasketballAssociation will deliver the ‘No Hoopla’ program, an initiative to provide basketball for women. It aims to engage 400 women in one of Victoria’smost socially disadvantaged

and culturally diverse areas in three free, weekly and flexible basketball programs for all ages and abilities.

Since the program’s inception in 2018, the Community Activation Grants has invested more than$2.4million in communitysportsorganisations across Victoria.

The grantsare part of the state government’s $18.8 million investment in the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation -the first of its kind in Australia -and the Change Our Game initiative, which is dedicated to levelling the playing field in sport.

Established in 2017, the officedelivers nationleading policy, advocacy, research, and education in pursuit of gender equality, includingthe Fair AccessPolicy Roadmap,BalanceThe Board initiative,Change OurGameWomen in Sports Broadcasting program, Research Grants Program, and Professional Development Scholarships.

For more information, visit changeourgame.vic. gov.au

as they took on early league leaders, Glen Eira, at home in front of agood crowd considering the inclement weather.

Glen Eiragot off to aflyer,scoringinthe first minute and then again in the 16th to take an early 2-0 lead.

Unitedstarted to rallywith somestrong work downbackbyHalkett-Dobson and also in the midfield by Herman’s as he started to link up with the forwards.

Despite all the hard work, United conceded an own goal on the brink of half time to go into the break 3-0 down.

Thesecondhalf saw abig step up in intensity by theGippsland lads as they controlled play and started to give it back to their physical opponents.

Diston-McCann again hit the back of the net for asecond half brace.

The final score was Glen Eira 5- Gippsland United 2. Under 12s

GIPPSLAND faced the toughestassignment in the competition, playing away to apowerful Dandenong City outfit.

As they knew they would be, Gippsland was testedearly, with the Dandenong midfield making

repeated forward entries and creating scoring opportunities.

LewisManzo,Liam Arbon and Oliver Lee stuck together as abackthree to hold out many attacks, with Romeo Vitale excelling again in goal. Sid Box, Dino Grbic, Blake Breheny and Isaac Sharp started to connect well through the middle of the pitch, creating play and holding possession with confidence.

Hudson Riess played acrucial role, scoring his first goal of the season fromagreat string of passes Ryan Ogg had great impact in defence in the second half, as did Quinn Asmussen in goal, while Harry Lee and Lucas O'Dowd ran hard through the middle and attack, as theteamstarted to really match it with the benchmark side.

This was by far the mostpositiveand controlled game of the season so far from Gippsland, filling the team with belief for their matches ahead and pleasing coach Manzo.

Player of the match was Hudson Riess in the 11-1 defeat.

In other games, the under 18s had the bye, while the 15s game against Port Melbourne was cancelled due to the condition of the pitch.

Cousinsrakeinmedals at pentathlon

TWO Gippsland cousins have proven themselves maestros of not one, but five different sports.

Alyssa Greening,16fromFernbank, and Ava Harrington, 11 fromDenison, both competed in the Modern Pentathlon Australian Championships, held in Melbourne on the weekend of April 21-23.

Modern pentathlon sees competitors participate in five different fields -fencing, swimming, showjumping, shooting and running -with the winner determinedbywho performs best consistently across each event.

Alyssa earned asilverinthe junior women division, while Ava went one better and obtained goldinthe under 13 girls division,making herthe national champion in her age group.

According to Ava'smother Samantha, it was ashared "love of horses" that got the girls into pentathlon.

Some of their training is done locally, with the girls coached in running by Denis Huffer in Sale, in swimmingbyBrianFord at Traralgon Swimming Club,and in show-jumping by Scottie Barclay and Phil Lever across various locations in Victoria They also travel to Geelong to train in fencing.

Both are now heading into "intense training" in the lead-up to the Australian Laser-Run championships, to be held in Brisbane next month.

Tess O’Toole, Eloise Schultzand Gracie Szarek.

Alyssa Greening (16) andher cousin Ava Harrington (11) with their accolades. Photo: Contributed

Maffra gymnasts Emily Svensonand Rebecca Harrington at the statechampionships.

Photos: Contributed

Sale get back on winner’s list

Zoe Askew

SALE UnitedFootballClubwillnot be disappointed heading into Round 8ofthe Latrobe ValleySoccer League after an 11-0 triumph against Traralgon Olympians in the reserves and a6-2 win in the seniors.

Following a9-1 losstoMoe in Round6,Sale United senior men were out for redemption as they hosted Traralgon Olympians in Sale at the weekend.

Ascreamer from Marrien Van Den Heuvel put Sale aheadinthe sixth minute, with right winger Jake Jeong scoring apenalty in the 17th minute to put the Swans ahead 2-0 at the break.

Sale United FC striker Charlie Cockell netted a hattrick as teams returned for the second half, with atop bins goal from midfielder Jacob Richardson

adding to the Swans' final count.

Olympians' Andrew Antonopoulos and Adinew Page soiled Sale's chances of acleansheet, scoring in the 62nd and 89th minute, respectively. Cockell was best on for Sale.

In the reserves, Kieran Horgan netted adouble hat-trick before the break, with two goals from Mitchell Lummis giving the Swans an 8-0 advantage ahead of the second half.

Lummis netted ahat-trick, opening the scoring when teams returned from the break with goals from speedy youngster Tynan Eldred and rightbackLukeWilliams sealingSale United's 11-0 win. Lummis, Horgan, midfielder Nick Bartlett and left-back Jordan Frend were best on for Sale.

Sale United senior women and Sale United second division teams, Sale United Green and Sale United White, had byes.

Goals galoreinWomen’s

ZoeAskew

FORTUNA 60 Soccer Club senior women sealed a10-2win over Moe United Soccer Club in the Latrobe Valley Soccer League's opening Round 7match.

Fortuna led Moe 6-1 at the break, netting four goals in the second half to claim asolid win over the Red Devils at Olympic Park on Saturday afternoon.

Sophie Jarvis netted adoublehat-trick plus one. Her seven goals in Round 7earnt her the titleofthe league's leading goal scorer.

Emily Brabazon scored the remaining three goals for Fortuna.The Round 7hat-trick tying her as the league's equal second-leading goal scorer with Falcons Savannah Lapentaand Sale United's Anouk Meereboer with atotal of 16.

Jarvis leads by two goals, having scored 18 goals.

Newborough Yallourn United redeemed themselves at the weekend, following a Round 6loss,defeating Tyers Lightning5-1 at BurrageReserve.

Olivia Brownnetted abrace,withAngela Knersch, Kelly-Lee Soles and Gabrielle FisherWolfe each finding the back of the net.

Emily Shaw scored for Tyers.

Morwell Pegasus hosted East Gippsland United on Sunday morning, the homeside scoring the openinggoal in the 10th minute.

East Gippsland's Sally Hoffman scored the equaliser in the 36th minute.

With agoalless second half, nothing separated the two sides at the 90 minute mark.

Morwell Pegasus and East Gippsland United split the Round 7points.

Falcons claimed three points, defeating Traralgon City5-1 at Latrobe City Sports Stadium, while Monash and Churchillsplit the points following ascoreless game.

Sale United had the bye.

Sale’s RayAllred pressuresOlympians’ Jordan Martin. Photos: Zoe Askew

Sale United FC’s Mace Irvine evades Olympians forward.

Sale United’s Kieran Horgan scoredadoublehat-trickbefore thebreak in thereserves competition.

Sale United centrebackCooper Coleman wins the ball from Olympians’ Aidnew Page.

Sale UnitedFCreservesleft back Jordan Frendtakes off down the left wing.

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SENIORS

TTUboast 5-0 record

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in the first half, kicking 6.4 (40) to 3.7 (25).

TRARALGON TYERS

GOALS: TTU: TMustoe 2H Willaton 2B WhiteMJacobsen DWilliams CMichie BKelleher

NFox.Heyfield:T Marchesi TGraham TBirss KHole BEST: TTU: KDuncan THourigan

MJacobsen LWillaton RCochrane BKelleher.Heyfield: LHeasley JConway RMcMillan B Woodland MVan Der ZwartBEscreet

GOALS: Woodside: MO’Sullivan 6DFarmer5RFoat 2J Williams LStockdale CWhiteoak

JFythe TKingC Witchell MStockdale.SaleCity: MEvans 2W Sutton HKaandorp BBrett J

Safstrom JWalton BEST: Woodside: MO’Sullivan MStockdaleJ Williams LStockdale TMann

JKennedy.SaleCity: HKaandorp BMacgregor-Davies KMcCullochM Walker MEvans T

Carstairs

YALLOURN

GLENGARRY1.2

GOALS: YYN: DMacdonald 8KHughes 2KJennings 2RReid2BJulin BBrown. Glengarry:

JBurgess TPoulton SHealy THarrisMHarris BEST: YYN: CMacInnes DMacdonald RReidD

Shellcot DBentley RByrne.Glengarry: SHealy CMitchellLJewellBHuttonJBurgess MRyan

GOALS: Yarram: JSwift 4DGarnham 2AScott 2W Brunton MClavarino KGriffiths BMotton.

Cowwarr: KStamers 2R Ferguson BCoffey BRioli RO’Brien SMorgan BEST: Yarram: G

Underwood MClavarino KGriffithsD O’KeefeLBentley

FOR the first time in three weeks, there wasn’tamarginthat hit three figures in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League. Only four fixtures went ahead in Round 5, as three teams had the week off due to the bye.

TRARALGON Tyers Unitedremain on top of the ladder, thanks to a47-point win over Heyfield at Gordon Street Reserve.

TTU were out of the blocks quickly, kicking four first-quarter goals to one, taking a 22-point lead at the first change.

The visitors were held to justone goal in the second and third quarters, while Heyfield found their feet, kicking four goals straight in the middle quarters.

The seesawing affair could’ve gone either way leading into the final term, the margin was dragged back to just nine points.

Afive-goal final quarter from the Bombers was enough to restore an unreachable lead, as they kept the Roos scoreless in the final term to walk away 47-point winners, 10.17 (77) to 5.0 (30).

KadeDuncan, Trent Hourigan, Michael Jacobsen,LiamWillaton, Ricky Cochrane and Brad Kelleher stoodout for the winning side, while Tyler Mustoe and Hayden Willaton kicked two majors each.

For Heyfield, Liam Heasley, James Conway, Robert McMillan, Brayden Woodland, Max Van Der Zwart and Bailey Escreet were within the best.

YARRAM scoredback-to-back wins whenthey welcomed Cowwarr to Yarram Recreation Reserve.

The Demons were undoubtedlysuperior

RESERVES

SHarvey. Cowwarr: LLow DVeale DWebsdale TPauletAMasut

The thirdterm switchedthingsup, as Cowwarrwas able to get agriponthe game, coming withinakick of the Demons by threequarter-time, kicking four goals to two.

But Yarram was simply toogood in the end, kicking 4.4 (28) to nothing in the last term to complete the 34-point win, 12.14 (86) to 7.10 (52).

Griffin Underwood was best on ground, complimented by Matt Clavarino,Kelly Griffiths, Daniel O’Keefe, Liam Bentleyand Jake McFarland

For the luckless visitors, Kyle Stamers, Ben Coffey, Cody Brown, Mathew Leicester, Siaosi Lay Blakeand River O’Brien were in the best.

Yarram now sit within awin from the top three, two wins from TTU on top of the ladder.

SALECITY wasnomatch forthe Wildcats, when they visited Woodside Recreation Reserve.

Woodside consistently piled the goals onto the scoreboard, doing so while keeping their opponents out of the match.

Asix-goaltoone first term set the two teams apart, as thatsoon turned into a 55-point lead at halftime.

Afive-goalquarter keep the buffer intact, despite Sale City kicking three for themselves.

The Wildcats finished with conviction, surpassing triple figures and never looking back, completing an 81-point demolition of the Bulldogs, 20.11 (131) to 7.8 (50).

Woodside appear to be one of the stronger sidesthisseason, in terms of being able to putteams away.

If this trend continues, there is every chance that we see Woodside go deep into the finals picture.

Michael O’Sullivan and Daniel Farmer had aday out once again, kicking six and five goals respectively.

Farmer leads the league in goals this season so far, with 25 from five games.

O’Sullivan was best on ground. Michael Stockdale, Jai Williams,Lee Stockdale, Thomas Mann and Joshua Kennedy were also stand-outs for the Wildcats.

As for Sale City,Harry Kaandorp, Brayden Macgregor-Davies, Kaden McCulloch, Matthew Walker, Mitchell Evans and Troy Carstairs were their best players on the day. YALLOURN YallournNorth’srecordis positive for the first time this season, after a74-point win over Glengarry on their home deck.

The gamewas all but over with onechange to go, after the Jets went from 24 points aheadatquarter time,to43points up at the half, to 66 points up at the final change. Things were getting away from Glengarry, ateam who has shown resilience all season so far.

The final term was the best for the home side, scoring 3.1 (19), doubling their score (and some).

But they still managed to lose the quarter, as the Jets kicked 4.3 (27) to establish a 74-point margin once the final siren rang to signal a16.14 (110)to5.6 (36) YYN victory.

Dean Macdonald was prolific in front of the big sticks, kickingeightgoals,taking his tally to 24 for the season, one behind Woodside’s Farmer.

Macdonald was among the best for YYN, alongside Campbell MacInnes, Rohan Reid, Darcy Shellcot, Dylan Bentley and Riley Byrne.

For the home side, Seth Healy, Callum Mitchell, Lachlan Jewell, Beau Hutton, Jack Burgess and Michael Ryan stood out.

After their0-2 start, YYN have now begun to look more like areigning premier, with back-to-back-to-back wins.

All of asudden they are backwithin the finals picture, but did they really leave the picture?

CHURCHILL, Gormandale and Rosedale had the bye.

AFL royalty to play for Gormandale

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Dunkley, Pendlebury stand out in victories

By TomHayes

I’ve ever seen,” Fagan said.

COLLINGWOODlegend and Brownlow Medallist Dane Swan is sure to draw acrowd to Gormandale this weekend, when he pulls on the boots for the Tigers.

All eyeswill be on The Boneyard, as Heyfieldmaketheir wayover for the contest in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League.

BWatson BEST: Heyfield: MStevens BManson OPearson

CRonan KAndersonT Rose.TTU: AWilbraham RTraill MDeering RDenovan BSelwynB Watson

GOALS: Glengarry: NWasalski4HCarman3RNguoth 2J Newborough LTaylorH Whateley

SBurgess JHodges.YYN:IGlibanovic 2JLerstang MGlibanovic BEST: Glengarry: KRowley

CBartley JNewborough JHodges SDarby NWasalski. YYN: BTredoux SBanks JLerstang C

LLaidlaw

GOALS: Sale City:T Fahey3L Mann 3JReid 2J Kelly APeters RWilson. Woodside: JMattern

2JScott

LOCALSwere back to their very best at AFL level, whilethose that didn’t playbegin to recover from injury.

Yarram’s Josh Dunkley put on aclinic against Carlton, when the Lions travelled to Marvel Stadium last Friday night.

Dunkley had abest-on-ground-performance, stuffing the stat sheet with his name while keepingBrownlow medallist Patrick Cripps quiet

Atight firstterm saw each side kick five goals. While the scoring slowed downinthe secondterm, the Lions took a10-point lead into thehalf.

In the third quarter, Brisbanekept Carlton goalless as they piled on five goals for themselves to hold a40-point buffer at three quarter time.

Five goals to the Bluesinthe final term wasn’t enough as Brisbane claimed a26-point win, 15.10 (100) to 11.8 (74).

The ex-Bulldog had 33 disposals, 11 marks, 13 tackles, six clearances and 555 metres gained, allowing him to sit as the highestranked player on the field by amile.

To put the cherry on top of what was a perfect night, the Lions managed to climb into the top four with a6-2 record.

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan was more than happy with Dunkley’s effort for the evening.

“I’vegot to say it is one of the great games

“If you weigh it all up, he played on Cripps all night, he had 33 touches, he had 13 tackles and he kept Cripps to aquiet game…Josh’s influence on the contest was exceptional.”

Sale’s ScottPendlebury returned to the fold for Collingwood as they hosted the Swans at the MCG.

An eye injury in Round 6kept him out for aweek, but he was able to return to the 23 for the preliminary final rematch of 2022.

He wound back the clock, in agame that saw him accumulate the most touchesfor his side, as they managed to get payback on the Swans.

Collingwood started strong,taking a 15-point lead intothe half,but Sydney wouldn’t go away, clawing their way back in the second half of the second term to take the lead by eight points at the main change.

It was ahot footy in the third term, with only two goals -both going to the Pies -allowing them to regainthe lead goinginto the last quarter.

In usual Collingwood fashion,the Pies were able to comfortably put Sydney in their rear-view mirror, kicking 5.2 (32) to 1.2 (8) in the final term to claim a29-point win, 11.11 (77) to 6.12 (48).

As mentioned, Pendlebury had agame to remember,the veteran racked up 31 disposals and had five clearancesinhis returnfrom injury.

Funnily enough,for Heyfieldwill be Swan’s ex-premiership teammate LeighBrown, who would be expected to line-up as playing coach. So maybejust alittleextra is now on the line with this added AFL narrative to the game.

Post-match, there will be asportsman’s night, involvingSwan and Ricky Nixon.

There is sure to be afew laughs on the night, with achanceto win some memorabilia.

Tickets canbepurchased fromthe Gormandale Football-Netball Club Facebook page at tinyurl.com/237nu4j4

The two collaborated on acomedic video, telling Gormandaleplayers, staff and fans what to expect on the night.

The video can be found on Gormandale FNC’s Facebook page.

Swan played 258 games for Collingwood after being drafted with pick 58 in the 2001 AFL draft.

He averaged 26.9 disposals agame throughout this career, kicking 211 goals.

Swan wonthe 2011 BrownlowMedal, securing34votes, arecord at the time. Retiring as aCollingwoodlegend in 2016 following afoot injury, Swan was athree-time Magpies Best and Fairest and five-time All Australian, highlighting his many honours.

–Times-Spectator,Tuesday, 9May,2023

Woodside’s Ryan Foat and Sale City’s Lachlan Carman compete in theruck at Woodside

Photo: Laurie Smyth

Moe breaks 21-year hoodoo at Sale Oval

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LiamDurkin

DARLING it's better down where it's wetter. Long sleeves and chest marks were aprominent feature in Round 5ofthe Gippsland League.

Rain ruined most affairs from the view of the spectator,aspersistent drizzle and chilly winds well and truly signalled the incoming winter.

SHE was acold one at Sale Oval on Saturday.

The Magpies and Moe played out agrinding affair in the mud,which was eventually won by the Lions in unspectacular fashion 6.8 (44) to 5.6 (36).

Goals were like gold to both sides, while a win could have been viewed justasvaluable as gold for Moe, who finally won agame on Sale Oval for the first time in 21 years.

The Lions' hoodoo at the venue stretched all the waybackto2002, with18consecutive losses between drinks.

However, Moehad to break the drought one day, and that day happened to be Saturday, May 6.

With the area devoted to aturf wicket during cricket season reduced to amud bath by the timethe seniormatch started, the Magpies and Lions wereforcedtoplay out an old fashioned slog.

How quickly things can change -just seven weeks ago that same area would have had one of the hardest and truest surfaces in the region.

The visitors kicked threegoals in the opening term, before Sale responded with two of their own after the first break. Scores were virtually level at halftime, with the Lions ahead by one goal.

Spectators got to see abit more action in the second half, although not from acts involving general play.

Aholding the ball decision on Sale midfielderHayden Potts from Harry Pepper was immediately followed by the same decision greeting Moe veteran Tom Long, who was caught by Sale playing-coach Jack Johnstone. Long then completed an unwanted trifecta by giving away a100-metre penalty resulting in agoal, as well as ayellow card after losing his temper.

In aday of firsts,itwas Long's first yellow card in more than 200 senior games.

He left the ground at the two minute mark, and could be spending more time on the side lines this weekend if the tribunal doesn't look favourably upon his striking charge.

Fortunately for Moe, the weather meant they weren't toohampered being aman down, and they were abletoreply through some good work from Harri Sim and James Blaser setting up Luke Mulqueen to kick acrucial goal from aset shot at the scoreboard end.

The Magpies found areply,albeit10

minutes later, when Jarrod Freeman found himself unattended inside 50 and unselfishly kicked it over the top to Jack McLaren who kicked the easiest of goals.

McLaren would end with two majors, and was generallyaccepted as the best player on the ground from both teams.

With three quarter time approaching and just one point separating the sides, Sim was abletocreatesomething out of nothing, kicking agoal out of congestion at the 29 minute mark to see Moe ahead at the final change of ends.

As well as the drought, part of the Lions' messaging during the week had been about avenging the 142-point embarrassment handed to them by Sale last season.

On thewhiteboardbeforethe match, the numbers 21 and 142 were circled in the visitor's rooms.

Lions coachDeclan Keilty sensed the moment, and left his troops with parting words to the effect of "21 years, here is our opportunity".

Sale started brightly in the last, with star midfielder Shannen Lange burstingthrough astoppage two minutes in, only for the kick to go out on the full.

Understandably, conditions by now had become so treacherous it was almost impossible to handle the ball cleanly.

As spectators could hardly see the ball under fading daylight, onecan only imagine howthe playerswere doing.

The floodlightswere turned on and reached full brightness at the 12-minute mark; from therethe gameresembledrugby, withrepeat stoppages until the final siren blew.

Moe was able to force anumberofhandy points, which not only gave them breathing space, but also meant it was going to be difficult for Sale to transition the ball from one end of the ground to the other.

JoiningMcLaren in the bestplayerslist

was Nathan Whitford, Jayden Allison, Daine McGuiness, Adam Wallaceand Jonty McGuiness.

Bestfor Moewas Scott van Dyk, Grady Cocksedge, James Blaser, Harri Sim, Declan Keilty and Harry Pepper.

Some good cricket talk in the early game as well.

Great to have league umpires in the reserves game. Well done Sale FNC.

YOU'VE had agood run Maffra.

The Eagles now look to be well and truly in afull rebuild stage, after another defeat left them without awin from five starts.

Their most recent defeat however came in perhaps more disappointing circumstances, dropping agame at home to Morwell by 45 points, 13.11 (89) to 7.2 (44).

Heading into the match, most pundits predicted aclose result, as both teams desperately needed points to help kick-start their campaign.

The Tigers had suffered an unexpected loss to Warragul the week before, and came to Maffra under severe pressure in what was virtually an elimination final for them.

The Eagles, havingplayed more senior teams in Wonthaggi and Traralgon in previous weeks,werepresented with an opponent not too dissimilar in terms of profile, but as the match wore on, it became clear just who was further ahead in the football cycle.

Maffra kicked just one point in the third term, thiscomingafterconcedingsix goals in the second quarter following atight opening term The visitors meanwhile went on their merry way, scoring twice as many goals after the main break than their opponents.

Adam Braendler kicked four majors for the winners, in what was agreat effortconsidering the choppy conditions.

SamWalsh was best on ground, while Brandon Bailey, Brandon Mcauliffe, Burkeley Macfarlane and Boyd Bailey were also prominent.

For Maffra, experience led the way in the form of Ben Brunt, John Butcher, Ed Carr, Nathan Pollard, Kieran Jones and Kade Renooy.

ELSEWHERE,the real coronation took place in Leongatha.

The Parrots extended their unbeaten run to 33, and will surely be crowned kings of Gippsland football if they take their record past Maffra's 45.

Leongatha inflicted maximum damage on Bairnsdale, winning 19.18 (132) to 2.5 (17).

At the moment, there could only be one team that can beat Leongatha -Leongatha themselves.

Wonthaggi got over the line against a determined Drouin, 10.11 (71) to 10.2 (62).

While the visiting Hawks are still yet to win agame, another close loss means they are very much adangerside.

Traralgon defeated Warragul in afairly tame outing in Traralgon.

The Maroons won 10.17 (77) to 2.17 (29). Gulls playing coachJed Lamb couldbedone for the season with aknee injury.

Watching the footage, the Yarram local appears to land awkwardly, with his left knee buckling at aright angle upon landing.

RESERVES

Moe: SCurtis2 LDurkinJ MakepeaceJChessells LRees SMorrow.Sale: BDessent 2ACampbell JSimic BJones BEST: Moe: LReesJ Morrow MHeywood AWilson SCurtisW Hester.Sale: BJones ZRussell CLaverty OWaugh MBenson CHudson

(102)

Maffra: JOldham 6A Cunningham 3BCarubia 2BJohnson BHarrington WBrunt J Davis CJohnson. Morwell: KElphick 2DMakepeace. BEST: Maffra: JOldham JDavis CSmart WPleming BMckenzieW Brunt. Morwell: WClareKElphick ALovison CBailey BBriggs Z

Conditions weretough at Sale Oval on Saturday.

Photos: Zoe Askew

TaylorStephenson sends the ball into attack for Sale.

Fevola visits Rosedale

Liam Durkin

ROSEDALE welcomed arguably its biggest sporting name since Patrobas on Friday night.

Former Carlton spearhead Brendan Fevola made the trip to Rosedale Football-Netball Club to regale attendees with stories from his colourful, and at times controversial playing career.

While primarily alight-hearted talk about the lifeand timesofa highprofile AFL player,Fevola also spoke about his mental health battles, as well as his time spent in rehab and efforts to curb his gambling addiction.

Such topics were rather fitting given Rosedale FNC's mental health advocacy in recent years.

The Blues hosteda mental health round in 2021, and after Fevola's speech, he was presented with aRosedale FNC training shirt by senior football captain Riley Atleeand AGrade netballer Meg Gordyn, both of whom work in the disability sector.

Good timing by way of aRosedale bye in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League meant agood number of patrons were able to attend the talk.

Fevola spoke openly about anumberoffamous and infamous incidents during his time at Carlton and the Brisbane Lions,which spanned more than 200 gamesand saw him kick more than 600 goals in the2000's

The two-time Coleman Medallist laid bare details abouthis departurefrom theBlues following drunken antics at the 2009 Brownlow Medal, as well as his friendship with the late Shane Warne. Acouple of humorousanecdotesincluded Warne being given an exemption to smoke on the set of realitytelevisionseries I'mA Celebrity,aswell as offeringHawthorndefender Trent Croad $10,000 to kick the ball to him as Croad was kicking out and Fevola was on 99 goals.

Somewhat fittingly, Carlton was playing the Brisbane Lions at the time of the talk, prompting the guest speaker to quip they were playing for the 'Brendan Fevola Cup'.

When asked who the best player he had played with was, Fevola rated Chris Judd at the top of thelist.

Interestingly, Fevola explained Judd wentto the circus to train with performers practising on trampolines to help improve his leap.

As for opponents, the key forward said Collingwood's Simon Prestigiacomo and St Kilda's Max Hudghton were the two that made him earn his goals the most.

The Rosedale trip came aday after Fevola appeared on popular football program The Front Bar Fevola has some connections to Gippsland, playing one-off games for Traralgonand Lindenow post-AFL.

He is also good mates with Trafalgar jockey Jason Maskiell, who he picked up on the way through

Zoe’s netball scoreboard

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Drouin 22 dWonthaggi 13,Maffra 37 dMorwell 8, Sale 47 dMoe

andbrought to Rosedale Football-Netball Club.

With the Rosedale Blues struggling abit in the early stages of the North Gippsland season, calls of "see you at training Tuesday, Fev" came from the front.

"I don't train" cameaquick replyfromthe 42-year-old. Fevola wouldn't be the first AFL player to suit up for the Blues.

Hawthorn premiership player Max Bailey and St Kilda's AndrewMcQualterplayed in Rosedale's 2015 senior premiership.

Departing the podium, Fevola couldn't help but smile wryly when it was revealed he was staying in TraralgononFridaynight and the following comment came from the crowd. "See you at Ryan's."

Croquet singles champs decided

30, Leongatha 30 dBairnsdale 18

NORTH GIPPSLAND

Round 5

AGRADE: Heyfield 41 dTTU 22, Cowwarr 50 dYarram 46, Woodside 48 d Sale City 35, Glengarry 66 d YYN 24, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

BGRADE: Heyfield 47 dTTU 37,Cowwarr 60 dYarram

40,Woodside 46 dSale City 32, YYN 39 dGlengarry37, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

CGRADE: TTU34 dHeyfield 27,Cowwarr 22 dYarram

21,Sale City 32 dWoodside23, YYN 42 dGlengarry 28, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

D GRADE: TTU 45 d Heyfield 19 Cowwarr 43 d Yarram

16,Sale City 38 dWoodside 25, Glengarry 45 dYYN 25, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

17 AND UNDER: Heyfield 24 dTTU 15,Yarram24d Cowwarr 19,Sale City 23 dWoodside 15,Glengarry 49 dYYN 9, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

15 AND UNDER: Cowwarr 28 dYarram 12,SaleCity 49 dWoodside 23, Glengarry 43 dYYN 5, TTU52d Heyfield 9, Churchill bye, Rosedale bye, Gormandale bye.

EAST GIPPSLAND

Round 4(split round complete)

AGRADE: Orbost SnowyRovers44dBoisdale-Briagolong 38, Stratford64dLindenow 16,WyYung62dPaynesville7

BGRADE: Boisdale-Briagolong47dOrbostSnowy Rovers 33, Stratford48dLindenow 16,WyYung45d

Paynesville 19

CGRADE: Boisdale-Briagolong 25 dOrbost Snowy Rovers24, Stratford44dLindenow 37,WyYung 39 d Paynesville 14

DGRADE: Boisdale-Briagolong 29 dOrbost Snowy Rovers14, Statford27dLindenow 13,WyYung 36 d Paynesville 6.

SALE Croquet Club's golf croquetsingles championships were decidedlastSaturday (May 6) with players having to contend with frequent drizzle and cool conditions.

In Section 1, Peter Goldstraw was champion, continuing on from his good form at last week's Warragul tournament.

He was undefeated in his games, winning 3-0

(+10 hoops), with runner-up being Len Clissold winning 2-1 (+6 hoops).

In Section 2, Wilma Freeman waschampion, winning 2-1(+5 hoops) fromJean Phillips2-1 (+3 hoops).

In Section 3, ColinCoomber was champion, beingundefeatedtohave a4-0 record (+11 hoops) against Mary Derley 3-1 (+10).

17 AND UNDER: Boisdale-Briagolong 71 dOrbost SnowyRovers11, Stratford39dLindenow 6, Wy Yung 49 dPaynesville 12

15 AND UNDER: Boisdale-Briagolong 28 dOrbost SnowyRovers19, Stratford 21 drew Lindenow21, Wy Yung 32 dPaynesville 6.

Brendan Fevola addressesthe room at Rosedale-Football NetballClub.

Photo: Fiona Nicholson

Sale Croquet Club’s golfcroquet singles champions Peter Goldstraw, WilmaFreeman and Colin Coomber

Photo: Contributed

Bombers claim last-gasp win

Paul Nichols

WET conditions hampered the second half of the Round 4split round in East Gippsland football. While results fell the way they were expected, margins were closerthan what could havebeen seen in ideal conditions.

DISAPPOINTING events fromthe game between Boisdale-Briagolong and Orbost Snowy Rovers overshadowed the Bombers' thrilling onepoint win.

In what was agutsy effort, the Bombers kicked agoal in the dying secondstoclinchthe victory away from home 7.9 (51) to 7.8 (50).

It was agallant effort from the Bombers, in what was an eventful and worrying day for the side being left with no interchange for the majority of the second half.

Coach Sam Bedggood washappy with the endeavourofthe side in blustery, cold and wet conditions.

“Conditions probably suited their biggerbodies,” he said.

“Was good for our boys to have acrack andnever give up," he said.

While the Bombers were happy to take the four pointsafter atight tussle at everybreak, events fromthe daytookaway somewhatfromthe result.

Bluesplayer Hamish Nettleton was reported for striking, with Boisdale-Briagolong's AndrewQuirk taking no further part in the game after being ruled out withfacialinjuries followingthe incident.

Jim Reeves also spent the majority of the second halfonthe bench withconcussionfor the Bombers, alongside Jamie Macintosh who was ruled out with adislocated shoulder.

The Bombers will have to rely on their depth over the next few weeks. Fortunately for them, they play three teams below them on the ladder, so their list should still be competitive.

Orbost Snowy Rovers will learn the fate of Nettletonatthe tribunal this week. With an away game against Stratford in Round 5, the Blues will miss his forward presence if he is to miss weeks, as expected.

SCRAPPY footy was certainly the way to describe the Stratford versus Lindenow game.

Roos youngster impresses

TomHayes

WE are just over amonth into the Talent League season,soit’stimetocheck up on Gippsland Power and see how they’re tracking.

The boys have playedthree games and hold a recordof1-2, sitting 12th on theladder,quite the significant difference to last season’s minor premiership.

In Round 1the Powerdefeated Murray Bushrangers by 37 points, ateam currently 1-3. This win was followed up by back-to-back defeats to Dandenong Stingrays by 27 points and Bendigo Pioneers by 17 points.

Heyfield’s AsherEastham, whoturns 17 later this week, has impressed with six goals from his three games, including one game in the best against Bendigo.

While off duty, Eastham has continued to perform at club level for Heyfield,playing threegames, kicking three goals and earning one game in the best.

No matter where he goes this seasonhewill be in goodhands,asHeyfield are coached by Collingwood premiership player Leigh Brown.

Vice-captain from Traralgon Cooper Brown has featured in all three games this season and has

ledfrom the half back line, while his Traralgon teammate Harper Fox hasalsobeen atough matchup as akey defender.

The boy’s next three games will be telling, all of different difficulty; 14th placed Western Jets, third placed Calder Cannons and eighth placed Rebels.

As for the girls, they have struggled to get results swinging their way, but it was made clear at the start of the season that wins were never the main goal.

Individual development was the key for the girls in 2023,and we have seen some girls take the next step already onto VFL lists.

The Molesworth twins, Alisha and Elise signed for Box Hill at the start of the season.

For the Power, Alisha has featured three times, while Elise eased her way back from injuryplaying just two so far.

Elise was rewarded with amention in the best for Power in her return game, something that is sure to boost her morale.

From ateam standpoint, the girls sit 15th on the ladder, with a0-3 record.

It’s along season, and part of their goal has already been achieved with some girls moving onto bigger stages, so it will be hoped that more girls can take the next step in their careers as the season progresses.

Triple digit victory for girls

Paul Nichols

ASTRONGteam effort saw Boisdale-Briagolong win againstDrouin on Sundayinthe second round of the Female Football Gippsland league.

Adominant midfield, with captain Shani Dixon back after missinglast week, gave the Bombers forwards first use, where they made the most of their opportunities and converted in front of goal to win 17.11 (113) to 0.2 (2).

Emily Porter withfivegoals, Zan Cherry fourand Caitlyn Maree four were the multiple goal kickers

for the Bombers, as they piled on 17 goals in total.

It’s positive signs for anew look Bombers side with astrong group and team mentality forming early on in the season.

CoachJason Miller is happy with the team'sball use and good decision making, meaning targets are hit inside 50.

Boisdale face their toughest test of the season next week as they take on Lindenow South away.

The Swampies met Moe Newborough in apremiership rematch on Sunday, getting some form of vengeance winning 4.4 (28) to the Allies 1.3 (9).

Afteraless than ideal, and somewhat surprising start from Lindenow this season, the Cats were keen to make the most of the conditions at Stratford, which slightly evened the playing field against astrongStratford side, whowelcomed back Reg Tait for his first game this season.

The Swans on the other hand, following big wins against Paynesville and Lakes Entrance, were keen to continue the momentum and get the win over arespected opponent, who they have had strong battled against in recent years.

Stratford did just that, winning 11.16 (82) to 4.7 (31), although contested ball and alot of stoppages was the story of the first term, playing into Lindenow’s hands.

Lindenow kicking alategoal to be only one point down at quarter time, meaning it was game on.

Swanscoach Jarryd Clohesy implored his players to dig deeper and keep their running game going, the style of play that he saw success withlastyear Wet weather and constant pressure meant Stratford struggled to convertinfront of goal.

Rodney 'Ducka' O’Keefe kickedhis second goal for the game and the only goal for the quarter to

give Stratford an 11-point lead at the main break. Clohesy’shalftime address,asking hisplayersto come out and put scoreboard pressure on did not fallondeaf ears. The Swans responded, kicking 3.5 (23) to 1.1 (7), netting a27-point lead heading into the final term.

The game was out of Lindenow’s hands at that point, as Stratford extended theirlead, kicking 5.2 (32) to 1.2 (8) in the last quarter.

IN the other game for the round, Wy Yung easily accounted for Paynesville, keeping the Gulls scoreless after the second quarter, eventually winning by 68 points, 10.15 (75) to 1.1 (7).

Lucknow and Lakes Entrance played last week in the first week of the spilt round.

The weekend's results leave Wy Yung unbeaten andontop of the ladder, followed by Stratford and Lucknowseparated by percentage.

Orbost Snowy Rovershang onto fourthspot. Boisdale-Briagolong are fifth but on equal points with the Blues.

EastGippsland returns to astandard four-game fixture this weekend.

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True Blue

welcomed one of the most famous Blues of all in Brendan Fevola on Fridaynight.Fevola waspresented with apersonalised Rosedale Football-Netball Club shirt by seniorcaptain Riley Atlee and AGrade netballer Meg Gordyn.

Wintryweather across the courts

Zoe Askew

NETBALLERS across the region braved cold weather at the weekend as teams entered Round 5ofthe Gippsland League, North Gippsland Football-Netball League and Round 4ofthe East Gippsland Football-Netball League.

SALE hosted Moe at The Nest with persistent drizzle making for slippery conditions, achallenge forbothsides,who draw strength from their speed on the court.

Moewas first to score. Barely 10 seconds from the openingcentre pass, the Lions showcased a beautiful fluidity moving down court and feeding into the shooting ring.

Sale was fast to match the Lions, equalising the score with agoal from Magpies goal attack Dee Dee Lambert.

The Lions jumped out to an earlylead withgreat feeds into the shooting ring from goal attack Abbey Gregorovich and accurateshooting from Ramayer Gourley,who looked effortless when winning the ball.

Adetermined Sale team fought hard, and with the Magpies centre, Emma Allman, aworkhorse in the midcourt displaying high energy, and outstanding agility paired with precision shooting

and aggressive attack from Lambert, the home side evened the score.

The Lions regainedthe lead with afantastic turnover by Emma Sculley, followed by aswift transition into their attacking third.

Another excellent turnover by Moe goalkeeper Olivia Barnett (playing against her old side) followed by asuperb partnership with centreCharlize Bird, sent the ball to goal attack Georgia Moody, and the Lions extended their advantage.

Sale goalkeeper Rachel Ronaldson made a tremendous turnover in the dying minutes, but it wasn’t enough to catch Moe, the Lions leading the Magpies 19 to 14 at the end of the first quarter.

Sale’sSienna Wyndshot four from fourwhile Lambert scored 10 from 11.

Moody scored 10 from 10, with Gourley scoring nine from 10.

Moe was first to score when teams returned to the court for the second quarter, aturnoverby Moody in the opening minutes giving the Lions the upper hand early.

Sale displayed great on-court collaboration with Allman and wing attack Tori Dessent, while Moe wing defender Macy Gardiner exerted significant pressure.

Gourley was unstoppable in the second quarter,

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the Lions’ goal shooter showcasing outstanding vision, good positioning and highly accurate shooting.

Moe’s defence was tenacious, with Barnett winning several turnovers in the second quarter.

The Lions led the Magpies 37 to 23 at the break.

Moe ran away withthe game in the third quarter. TheLions led the Magpies49to32asteams headed into the fourth and final quarter.

Moody won aturnover for Moe in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter, with the Lions persistent in showcasing abeautiful fluidity up and down the court married with solid defence, winning considerable defensive turnovers.

Despitefantastic accuracy fromLambert,scoring six of Sale’s eight goals in the final quarter, it was no match against adominant Moe side.

The Lions ended up winning 63 to 41.

Emma Allman,Dee Dee Lambert and Rachel Ronaldson were Sale’s best.

Charlize Bird, Ramayer Gourley and Georgia Moody were best on for Moe.

In other games, Warragul defeated Traralgon 31 to 29; Drouin defeated Wonthaggi 46 to 42; Maffra wasnomatch forMorwell, the Tigers defeated the Eagles 57 to 24; and Leongatha continued their hot form, defeating Bairnsdale 55 to 30.

WOODSIDE continuedstamping their dominance in the NGFNL, proving too good for visiting side Sale City, winning the Round 5clash 48 to 35.

It seems Glengarry got their mojo last weekend -perhaps it was the pink socks the Magpies wore with theclubhosting PLAY4BCNA Pink Sports Day at the weekend -stealing abig winover Yallourn Yallourn North, 66 to 24.

Eva Tatchell was best on court for Glengarry.

Yarram was unable to stop their losing streak, going down to visiting opponents Cowwarr 50 to 46.

Traralgon Tyers United was no match to hosts Heyfield, the Kangaroos defeating the Bombers 41 to 22.

THE East Gippsland Football Netball League concluded Round 4with only three games played at the weekend. Stratford remains undefeated after asolid 64 to 16 win over Lindenow.

Ebony Lee was best on for the Swans.

Previous yeargrandfinalists, Wy Yung, had alandslide win over Paynesville 62 to 7, while Orbost Snowy Roversdefeated last year’s premier Boisdale-Briagolong 44 to 38.

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