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Majority rules The nation went to the polls on Saturday to vote either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Gippsland sided with most of Australia, as the referendum was defeated in a landslide.

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DISASTER RELIEF Stefan Bradley

THE Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) has experienced a promising start to its fundraising efforts to support Gippslanders affected by the October fire and flood events.

GERF president, Andy Tegart, said that Gippslanders had always been great at helping each other out, especially after disasters, and the new ‘Fire & Flood Appeal’ was another great example of that.

“Thanks to donations from the public we’re off to a good start, but we have a good way to go,” Mr Tegart said.

“Some larger local companies have stepped up behind us. Marinus Link, Star of the South and AGL, are good examples of those who have donated early.”

GERF has been supporting Gippsland residents impacted by natural disaster since 1978 and is run completely by volunteers.

“We’re aiming to raise funds to give a helping hand, we’ve done that for 45 years,” Mr Tegart said.

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“Assessments are underway by municipal recovery managers and we would like to be in a position to respond promptly when referrals for financial assistance come through.

“It is most unusual for us to run an appeal for both fire and flood victims at the same time.

“The forecast conditions for the coming fire season may also draw on GERF support for impacted residents in Gippsland.”

Referrals and claims for support started to come in last week.

Mr Tegart said the fires, the largest of which was in Briagolong, affected about 20 farms and four homes.

“And in terms of the flood side of it, we were very concerned about the flooding of the three main river systems, the Mitchell, the Thomson and the Macalister,” he told the Gippsland Times.

“The Macalister one for Wellington showed the significant impact when record rains fell into that catchment.

There were damaged homes … and horticulture and dairy farmers in particular were impacted.

“But I don’t think we have a good feel of the extent of the damage … so we’re still trying to assess that need.”

GERF encourages those who were affected to reach Wellington Shire Council Recovery teams, who will assist.

Relief services can also be provided to people with a range of different needs.

GERF’s relief fund is just one option for support. The VicEmergency website also has information on payments available for those affected by the fires and floods.

“Based on those referrals (by council), those people (affected) are in the best position to figure out the best way for recovery. This may include fencing to keep their stock in,” Mr Tegart said.

“We want to empower people who know what assistance they need. We’re just part of the puzzle.

“We’ve had communication with Blaze Aid, another charity. They’re hoping for more volunteers and we can support them.”

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye welcomed GERF’s new appeal to support Gippslanders affected by these significant emergency events.

“The Wellington community is a

resilient bunch, and in times like this we know that communities will come together and support each other, especially when conditions continue to change so quickly,” Cr Bye said.

“The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has facilitated over $19 million worth of emergency resources and funding to Gippslanders for over 40 years, and we fully endorse the Fire & Flood Appeal.”

Cr Bye told the Gippsland Times that everyone involved would learn what they can from this month’s emergencies.

“Emergency services will get together, they’ll do a debrief on what happened and figure out what they can do to improve with our communities. That always occurs,” he said.

Donations to the appeal can be easily made via the GERF website at gerf.org. au and all donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

People can phone Wellington Shire Council on 1300 366 244 or go to Wellington.vic.gov.au/community/ emergency-management Federal government assistance Page 3

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Returning water to Traditional Owners

THE state government is returning water to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners in Gippsland strengthening their connection to Country through better cultural water management.

Minister for Water, Harriet Shing announced that Southern Rural Water has issued Gunaikurnai Land and Water Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) two licences for cultural water use - one of 200 megalitres at Buchan Munji, as well as 500 megalitres of water for the Tambo River.

At Buchan Munji, GLaWAC intends to hold the water in an aquifer for cultural purposes and to restore and maintain the health of Country.

These water licences support Gunaikurnai connections to Country and support GLaWAC to own and manage water for spiritual, cultural, environmental, and social economic purposes.

The state government is working with Traditional Owners to improve their access to water and their involvement in water management, benefiting Traditional Owners and all Victorians through the release of Water is Life: Traditional Owner Access to Water Roadmap.

This builds on a 2000-megalitre water licence from the Mitchell River in Gippsland to GLaWAC in 2021 and another 2500 megalitres of unallocated winter fill water from the Palawarra (Fitzroy River) system to Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation in southwest Victoria for cultural purposes.

The government acknowledges and respects that Traditional Owners have a deep and ongoing cultural, spiritual and economic connection to land, water and resources.

Ms Shing welcomed the partnership.

“Currently Traditional Owners hold less than 0.2 per cent of all water access entitlements in Victoria and that’s why the Water is Life roadmap is so important - this work has begun but there is still a long way to go as we continue to support the return and management of water to Traditional Owners,” she said.

“These two water licences are the result of extensive collaboration between Southern Rural Water

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Harriet Shing announced two water licences had been issued to GLaWAC. and GLaWAC and will ensure better spiritual, cultural and environmental outcomes.”

GLaWAC Chief Executive, Daniel Miller said the organisation was proud now have the licences.

“Returning water rights to Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners opens a door long closed, restoring the custodial rights to say how, if and

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“The return of these licences are a tribute to the Elders who have fought for many years for water justice, and paves the way for strengthened sharing of traditional knowledge, customary practice and a self-determined future.”

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Bessie’s half-century of service LOCAL CWA legend Bessie Newberry celebrated 50 years with the Country Womens’ Association recently.

In a ceremony at the Sale CWA headquarters surrounded by delicate china, tea and nibbles (like scones, jelly slices and sandwiches from the kitchens of Ashleigh House), Ms Newberry expressed her gratitude at being part of CWA. “It has been a wonderful experience. I've learned a lot and I've made so many really good friends,” she said.

“Unfortunately, the time comes where we just have to give up on account of our health, but I'd just like to thank the CWA members here.

“I'm sorry I've reached the stage where I've got to retire, but I'm not sorry because I'm 98, so I'm not doing too bad.”

Bessie joined the CWA Yarram branch at age 48, and was in the branch for the next two decades.

She joined because she liked the fellowship program which allowed her to be a part of a community

and partake in the good that CWA does for people in distress.

Bessie has many fond memories of the CWA such as when she was part of a skit theatre performance at the Yarram branch.

Her favourite one is where she played Dave in a skit called ‘Dave and Mabel at the honeymoon hotel’ inspired from a popular radio show in the 1950s.

Apparently, the audience was roaring.

Another fond memory was in Yarram was when she surprised a CWA meeting by playing Santa Claus and giving all members a tiny crochet sock.

“Well, I thought we had such a crowd there and that we want a Father Christmas. So anyhow, I got this costume, and it was so funny,” she said.

She moved to Sale in 1996 after her husband died from cancer.

The way she tells the story, she just thought she needed a change in her life and one day drove to Sale to have a look at places.

She left behind two sisters and her favourite

Bessie Newberry (left) is presented her award for 50 years in the CWA by colleague Wendy Taylor.

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doctor, Doctor Jones, who tried to stop her from leaving.

In three weeks she transferred to the CWA Sale branch.

She enjoyed the area but said initially it was difficult to grow the Sale CWA branch.

“The first couple of years we didn't know if we were going to keep meeting again,” she said.

“We thought we'd have to fold up but eventually we rounded up a few more members and they came in and we really built the show up.”

Bessie lived in a lovely two-bedroom unit (with an ensuite) in Sale.

This is where she met CWA member and neighbour, Shirley.

Bessie also has a local fame for performing well in the CWA bake competitions and state conferences, winning prizes every time since 1994.

She now lives in the Ashleigh House elderly citizens village and is being taken care of by what she calls the ‘lifestyle ladies’ who organise all sorts

of events like quizzes, board games and lawn bowls.

Apparently it gets competitive with big trophies being handed out.

Bessie is proud of where her life is and the contributions she has made to CWA. “I feel really great, but very sad because it comes to an end. I had to give up CWA because I couldn't come anywhere because of my health, this is my final time,” she said.

“But today is one of my bad days as my nerves have just cracked up. But I guess that comes with age. It’s just one of those days.”

Bessie is very relaxed and believes CWA has taught her how to manage stress.

“Just take it one day at a time now and make the best of it,” she said.

“Death is going to happen, so you've got to make the best of your life. What you've got left of it.”

CWA members and supporters gathered to congratulate Bessie Newberry on her half-century service.

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The federal Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt, said residents had faced challenging conditions battling dual disasters.

“The bushfires caused power outages, destroyed at least one home and triggered evacuations, right before the floods blocked roads, inundated and isolated properties,” Minister Watt said.

“The Albanese government and our National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) worked closely with the Victorian government and state agencies throughout the events, and will now continue to assist through the recovery process.

“Last year’s Victorian floods and the Black Summer fires are still fresh in the minds of lots of locals, and I’d really encourage people to reach out to mental health support providers like Lifeline, Beyond Blue, MensLine, and Head to Health if they need support with the impact to their mental health and wellness.”

Victoria's Minister for Emergency Services, Jaclyn Symes, said it was important that communities were supported now and throughout their recovery.

“The funding will allow local councils to respond to the health and safety of their communities in a

way they know their community needs,” Minister Symes said.

“We will continue to monitor the needs of affected communities as the water recedes and the extent of damage becomes clearer.”

Affected local councils should reach Emergency Management Victoria via email ndfa@justice.vic. gov.au to discuss the availability of assistance.

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KEY Gippsland communities - Wellington Shire, East Gippsland, Latrobe City and Baw Baw - will receive disaster assistance from the recent floods under a jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Other regions to receive help due to the severe weather events in Victoria's east are the Rural Cities of Benalla and Wangaratta, and the Shires of Mansfield and Yarra Ranges.

The two levels of government said activation of these arrangements allowed councils to undertake a range of relief and recovery activities, such as the establishment and operation of relief centres.

The support also provides funding for counter disaster operations carried out by councils to make residential properties safe and habitable, and emergency works to urgently restore transport infrastructure and the reconstruction of essential public assets like roads, bridges and footpaths.

Additionally, emergency relief payments have been made available for people whose homes have been directly affected in Wellington and East Gippsland, and Wangaratta Rural City.

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Resilience shown in visa debacle Stefan Bradley

Umakanth, Lin and their two sons John and Mark are facing incredible uncertainty to try and remain in Sale.

“I found working on a farm very easy. No talking, just working,” Lin said with a soft laugh.

When applying for a marriage licence in 2020, Umakanth and Lin were told that both their visas had expired and that, as a result, they would not be permitted to marry, and even worse, to work.

They were not given any notification of the forthcoming cancellation nor a reason for this to occur. The revelation that their visas had expired transformed their world into one of uncertainty.

Lin’s working visa has since been renewed which has offered a limited reprieve, but it came with its own challenges as she could not access her former workplace on the local vegetable farms as their car and other assets had been sold to pay for food and rent. Umakanth currently has a request lodged for a Safe Haven Protection Visa, under which he has

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The family’s future hangs in the balance. Their Australian-born children, John (aged two) and Mark (aged one) along with their father Umakanth, being ethnically Tamil, are unwanted in Taiwan, Lin’s birthplace.

In fact, the boys are considered stateless, according to documents seen by the Gippsland Times; therefore the boys are deprived of the rights and privileges, apart from Medicare benefits, of their Australian birthplace. They do not currently hold the protection of any country’s authorities.

They would both face serious or significant harm, persecution and rejection in the homelands of both their parents.

The family’s vulnerability only deepens as they are denied a means of supporting themselves, with constant uncertainty the only regular part of their lives. The looming threat of deportation shadows Umakanth constantly.

It’s difficult for Umakanth to communicate with his father, even on the phone, fearing reprisal by the Sri Lankan government.

The generosity and true community spirit of some Sale welfare agencies and individuals has thus far enabled the family to survive and grasp any opportunity to work which is offered to them.

Unfortunately, such offers have been few, mainly because their situation has not been widely known.

St Vincent de Paul in Sale has extended a major lifeline of support, but the family’s needs remain huge and complex.

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A St Vincent de Paul representative hopes the family can stay in Australia and be allowed to work.

“We’ve become very fond of the family,” they said.

“UD is desperate to work. He’s a very willing worker.”

Umakanth and Lin have worked hard since their arrival in Australia and are desperate to be permitted to make it their permanent home, thus giving their sons a better and safer place to live.

A second representative of St Vincent de Paul says if anyone is able to help the family with living or transport costs, it would be of great assistance.

“It’s been an absolute joy to get to know them,” they said.

“I am absolutely convinced that they are genuine in wanting to get to work. And they shudder at the thought of having to leave Australia.”

The representative said if anyone is willing and able to assist the family in any way, phone the president of St Vincent de Paul on 0437 380 747 and leave a message for a call back.

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“You may have an older but still working lawn mower that they need for their rented house block, whatever it might be that you think could help a family who have no money and very limited ability to earn any by working,” the second representative said.

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WITHIN the community of Sale, a heart-wrenching tale of resilience and hope is unfolding as a refugee family finds itself in a struggle for survival.

Umakanth (UD for short), a Tamil man, has weathered hardships that span continents.

In the last few years, his struggle has also involved his partner, Lin and their two sons, John and Mark. The family’s strength, spirit and mental wellbeing are being tested each day of every week.

Due to his visa situation, which had changed suddenly, Umakanth is currently not allowed to work, but he and Lin are able to stay in the country.

The pair used to do farm work in the Wellington Shire.

“I don’t want Centrelink, I just want to work,” he told the Gippsland Times.

His former employers want him to work too, and have shown him great kindness.

Growing up in Sri Lanka, Umakanth would work on farms, and he wanted to continue doing so in Australia.

Sri Lanka is where Umakanth’s journey begins, a country torn by conflict and political unrest. Born into a tumultuous period, he grew up amidst the struggle for Tamil autonomy, a path that cost him dearly.

He was imprisoned and tortured multiple times from the age of 14 and bears the scars of police brutality and the trauma of witnessing many members of his immediate family being killed.

Only he and his father survived.

In 2012, his father’s determination to see his son survive meant selling a piece of their meagre farm, bribing local officials, and smuggling Umakanth onto an overcrowded boat - about 82 onboard - taking him away from his countrymen, his culture and economic support. They took this option in the hope that a better life awaited elsewhere.

After enduring 28 days of harrowing uncertainty and fear, with little food or water, the boat was picked up by an Australian naval vessel near the Cocos Islands. The occupants were then housed at Christmas Island for one month before being transferred to Nauru. Umakanth was in his late teens at this point.

Two-and-a-half years later, Umakanth was transported to a detention camp in Australia, and in due course, was given a temporary bridging visa before being granted a further visa.

Lin arrived separately from Taiwan by plane in 2015 (under a study visa), later spending much of her time and energy working to prove her commitment to the new country and opportunities. Both Umakanth and Lin eventually found their way to Sale where they met while working on local vegetable farms.

Because Umakanth wanted to work on farms, living in Sale was a natural fit. As for Lin, her friends recommended Sale for work.

Lin’s desire to contribute through farm work is hampered by a lack of transport and limited English skills. She is, however, working with a tutor to deepen her understanding of the English language.

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73 per cent of Gippsland vote ‘No’ THE Voice Referendum was defeated on Saturday night, as the majority of Australia voted 'No' to constitutional change to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

At time of going to press, 78.2 per cent of the vote had been counted, with 60.6 per cent of Australia (8.29 million people) electing to vote no.

In Gippsland, the no vote was an overwhelming majority.

With almost 85 per cent of the vote counted, 72.9 per cent or 71,493 Gippslanders voted no. The ‘Yes’ vote garnered 27.1 per cent of the Gippsland minority.

In the other federal electorate that encompasses some of the Latrobe Valley, 66.5 per cent of Monash voted 'No' with a slightly higher ‘Yes’ vote in the electorate closer to the suburban areas with 31,477 yes Monash voters.

Despite these figures, Victoria had the highest support for the ‘Yes’ vote from all six states, with inner city electorates like Melbourne voting in support of the constitutional change as the polls predicted.

Victoria initially had the highest support for the Voice of any state, but that suffered a decline in the weeks leading up to polling day.

As the ‘No’ vote was declared around 7.30pm on Saturday night, a very emotional Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged defeat.

"My fellow Australians, at the outset, I want to say that while tonight’s result is not one that I had hoped for, I absolutely respect the decision of the Australian people,’’ he said.

"Our government will continue to seek better outcomes for Indigenous Australians and their children and generations to come.

"Maintain your hope and know that you are loved."

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, who has been staunch in his opposition to the machinations of the Voice from the outset, said now as the time to move forward together.

"Australia has spoken in the referendum and I respect the outcome," he said.

"I want to thank the overwhelming majority of Gippslanders who participated in this referendum with respect and a kind heart towards their fellow countrymen and women from diverse backgrounds.

"The referendum result reinforces our national anthem: Australians all let us rejoice for we are one and free.

"As a nation … we have rejected a proposal that would have divided us for generations. But that doesn’t mean Australians don’t want to do more

to improve the lives of all vulnerable people, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

"This is not a day to be triumphant because our nation is more divided today than it was 18 months ago.

"I remain committed to being a positive force in uniting our great nation, and providing practical help to people who need it."

The Voice failure, reflected a city-country divide, but an income and educational divide too - as reported by the ABC interview with Emeritus Professor of Sociology Andrew Jakubowicz from the University of Technology Sydney.

"Having higher education in particular contributes to someone's likelihood of voting ‘Yes’," he said.

Professor Jakubowicz said working class or migrant voters were more concerned with the cost-of-living than the Voice.

"If the economic pressures weren't as critical, the outcome might have been different," he said.

The national opposition leader Peter Dutton said the referendum was unnecessary.

"What we've seen tonight is Australians literally in their millions reject the Prime Minister's divisive referendum," he said.

The national Liberals pledged to implement practical solutions to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities.

In a state government joint statement on the Voice, the state said they could understand the pain and hurt that has come from the referendum result.

"Australians have decided that the Commonwealth approach to change the Constitution - in this particular way - was not the right way to go," it said.

The Premier Jacinta Allan reconfirmed Victoria's commitment to respect Indigenous rights and culture.

"We’ll keep working towards a stronger, fairer future for Aboriginal Victorians - led by, shaped by and driven by Aboriginal Victorians," the state government said.

The state coalition released a joint statement from the leader of the Opposition John Pesutto and Nationals leader Peter Walsh.

"Australians voted in the Voice referendum and the Victorian Liberals and Nationals acknowledge and respect the result," they said.

"With the referendum now over, we must all rally and unite to close those gaps in life outcomes which, to this day, deny so many First Nations people the dignity and equality of opportunity they deserve.

"The Victorian Liberals and Nationals reaffirm

Adam Goode, Matt Centra, Helen Macdonald, Robert Macdonald and Neil Chantree voted ‘No’ in the referendum. our commitment to working with Indigenous communities across Victoria to close the gap and to achieve a better future for First Nations people."

Professor Paula Gerber at Monash University Faculty of Law said the referendum result was a big step backwards between Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations.

"This referendum has been described as Australia's 'Brexit moment'. The rejection of constitutional recognition and the Voice may well be followed by 'buyer's remorse' in the months and years afterwards as Australians come to terms with the negative implications of this outcome," she said.

"We are unlikely to see any further attempts to amend our constitution for a very long time, as politicians will think there is no point trying to modernise our constitution because Australians will always reject change.

"The result is our rule book will become outdated and not fit for purpose. The drafters of it empowered the people to change the Constitution, and if Australians always "vote ‘No’, because they don't know" then we have given up the power to change

the rules to better suit our contemporary society."

Indigenous leaders have called for a week of silence to allow country to grieve and reflect on the referendum. Indigenous flags will fly at half-mast.

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VBA: Hire a professional

THE Victorian Building Authority (VBA) reminds Victorians who want to make the most of Spring weather and undertake renovations around their home to hire a professional.

Consumers must engage a registered builder for most domestic building work worth more than $10,000, including parts and labour.

The VBA’s State Building Surveyor, Andrew Cialini said anyone who uses an unregistered builder or tradesperson risks having no protection from poor-quality work.

“Do your research and ask for some key information upfront, so there are no shocks in the long run,” Mr Cialini said.

“If you do it yourself or hire someone who isn’t registered, the work done won’t be covered by domestic building insurance.

“In Victoria, building practitioners must be registered with the VBA to perform certain kinds of work.”

The VBA has published guides about home renovation and building essentials containing key information about building work.

Mr Cialini said consumers should be wary of anyone offering their building or plumbing services via online marketplaces and mobile apps.

“With the rise of online apps and websites where anyone can advertise their services without qualifications, it’s important to always check the credentials of anyone you hire,” Mr Cialini said.

“Registered practitioners are required to include their name and registration number on any advertising relating to domestic building work.

“You can also check on the VBA website whether the builder or plumber you’re looking to use is registered and whether they’ve faced any disciplinary action.”

Suppose the project exceeds $10,000 and requires structural work or two or more specific trade skills. In that case, you must use a registered building practitioner and enter into a major domestic building contract.

Victorians can visit vba.vic.gov.au/check to ensure their builder or plumber is registered or licensed.

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Plan ahead and reduce the risk VICTORIANS are urged to use the state’s worldclass risk forecasting system this grass pollen season to protect themselves and their loved ones against the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma.

Grass pollen season, which typically runs from the start of October until the end of December, brings a seasonal increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma.

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma occurs when many people develop asthma symptoms over a short time caused by high amounts of grass pollen and a certain type of thunderstorm.

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Clare Looker, said now is the time to get on top of your asthma action plan or hay fever treatment plan.

“Learn asthma first aid and monitor the epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast throughout grass pollen season,” Dr Looker said.

“Our epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecasting and warning system means Victorians have the information they need to stay safe this grass pollen season.”

Victoria’s forecasting system, which is operating from October 1 until December 31, enables people who have asthma or seasonal hay fever - and who are at risk to plan ahead and reduce their risk.

The forecasting system, launched in 2017, gives a three-day forecast showing the risk of this type of event, from low (green), moderate (orange) to high (red) risk, across the nine Victorian weather districts.

The epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast is available daily through the VicEmergency website and app, and those in the community can set up a watch zone to receive advice and warnings for their area. The forecast is also on health.vic. gov.au and the Melbourne Pollen website and app.

Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Keris Arndt, said epidemic thunderstorm asthma events may happen when certain atmospheric conditions occur on a high grass pollen day.

“Predicting the likelihood of storm days in Victoria is extremely difficult more than a few days in advance,” he said.

“The best advice is to take precautions ahead of time and keep up to date with the weather forecast and the epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast issued daily by the Victorian Department of Health.”

Melbourne experienced the world’s largest

Grass pollen season is in full swing. epidemic thunderstorm asthma event on November 21, 2016, which resulted in 10 tragic deaths and thousands of people developing breathing difficulties quickly.

On high-risk forecast days, Victorians with asthma or spring hay fever can reduce their risk by avoiding storms, particularly the wind gusts that come before them. They should go indoors to reduce the chance of exposure, close windows and doors and turn off air conditioners, bringing air in from outside.

National Asthma Council Australia Director and respiratory physician, Professor Peter Wark said the best defence that Victorians with seasonal hay fever or asthma can have as they head into thunderstorm asthma season is good day-to-day control of their conditions.

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“So keep taking your preventer medication as prescribed by your doctor,” he said.

“A blue reliever inhaler does not stop the inflammation that causes asthma and will not prevent an asthma attack.

“Now is the time to check in with your GP to review your asthma plan and know what to do during a Spring thunderstorm or asthma emergency.”

The current outlook is for an average grass pollen season for Victoria this year. Those at risk should still ensure they take any prescribed medication as directed and follow their asthma action plan or use asthma first aid if they experience symptoms.

For more information on thunderstorm asthma and asthma first aid, visit the Better Health Channel.

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20 years of Life FM radio GPHN annual IN the early hours of October 29, 2003, a new era began in radio and for the Christian community in Gippsland.

It was then a new community radio station, Life FM, first went to air on the 103.9 frequency.

Two decades later, 103.9 Life FM Gippsland is still going strong, broadcasting positive, uplifting music and messages of hope across the region.

Life FM also features locally-made programs such as Gippsland Perspective, which covers local news and events, Light Up Latrobe and Make Gippsland Great Again.

One person integral to getting Life FM on the air was Deb Bye, a former manager at ABC Gippsland who was chief executive of Gippsland Christian Broadcasters, the organisation behind Life FM, from 1999 until 2015.

Deb said she was motivated by a desire to give the Christian community a place in Gippsland radio, which hadn't previously existed.

“In 1999, when I started doing deputations to tell people we wanted to start a radio station, I met a lady in South Gippsland, who said, "I've been praying for Christian radio in Gippsland for 20 years". For me, that was like a rubber stamp, I was on the right track,” Deb said.

Until Life FM was able to afford a link between the studio in Sale and the transmitter on Mt Tassie, a loop of content, downloaded on to a hard drive and connected to the transmitter was broadcast.

"We'd drive up to Mt Tassie once a month or more, and we'd switch over the hard drives. It was full-on,” Deb said.

“If we went off air, we'd have to drive back up and press a button to turn it back on again."

"The night we (first) went on air was amazing, we started getting calls at two in the morning.

"People started calling us from W Tree and Gelantipy (in East Gippsland) and places like that."

Former production team leader and station manager Randell Green said Life FM had made a positive impact in the lives of people in Gippsland over the past two decades.

"I remember one pastor in Traralgon said he had a young guy come to his church because he was driving home from work one day, and just happened to be listening to Life FM," he said.

"You often heard testimonies like that. Even if they didn't become Christians, they might have heard something that was uplifting and encouraging for them."

Current station manager David Braithwaite (and former Gippsland Times journalist) acknowledged the efforts of people like Deb and Randell as well as the many volunteers who helped make Life FM what it had become.

"Without their vision and efforts, we may not have had a Christian radio station in Gippsland, created for Gippsland," he said.

"Twenty years on air is a milestone we're proud to have reached. It's a big achievement, but we wouldn't have been able to do it without the support of listeners - through memberships and donations - as well as local churches, businesses and community organisations.

"To all who have helped us over the years, a

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Renowned public health expert Dr Sandro Demaio will speak at the Gippsland Primary Health Network’s annual meeting.

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Life FM Gippsland president Yvonne Coffey and station manager David Braithwaite. The station is celebrating its 20th anniversary next month.

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David said there was still a place for Life FM in the Gippsland media landscape.

"Now more than ever, there is a need for uplifting and family-friendly music and messages that encourage and inspire," he said.

"Times have been tough for most in recent years, and people need a sense of hope. At Life FM, we aim to play a part in providing that.

"We are part of the Gippsland community, and we also aim to tell Gippsland stories.

"It is this mix of music, messages and stories that makes Life FM unique in Gippsland. There is something for everyone on Life FM."

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Gippsland PHN acting chief executive, Angela Jacob, said it was important to raise awareness of the importance of screening for cancer.

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GIPPSLAND has some of Australia’s highest rates of avoidable deaths due to cancer, including breast cancer and colorectal cancer.

These statistics were released in a cancer snapshot by Gippsland Primary Health Network and highlight the importance of people screening for cancer.

Avoidable cancer death rates (average per 100,000 people) in Gippsland are at 35.9 per cent, significantly higher than Victoria at 28.2 per cent and Australia at 28.8.

Latrobe City and Wellington Shire have rates of 52.7 per cent and 51.6 per cent respectively.

In cancer screening, the results were mixed. The snapshot shows in Gippsland:  47.3 per cent of people aged 50-74 years participated in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (Victoria 43.9 per cent);  51.8 per cent of women aged 50-74 years screened for breast cancer (Victoria 45.9 per cent), and;  56.4 per cent of women 25-74 years screened for cervical cancer (Victoria 62.2 per cent).

To mark the milestone, Life FM will host a range of events, including a trivia night on Saturday, November 4, shopping centre displays and, early next year, a celebration night.

Life FM is also holding its 20th Birthday Appeal.

Donations, which can be made via the Life FM website at lifefm.com.au, to help keep Life FM on the air.

Donations $2 and over are tax-deductible.

People can also support Life FM by becoming a member for just $10 a year or becoming a sponsor, both of which can be done by visiting the Life FM website.

GLOBALLY renowned public health expert and advocate, Dr Sandro Demaio, will be a guest speaker at the Gippsland Primary Health Network’s annual general meeting and 2023 Gippsland Primary Health Awards on Wednesday, November 15.

VicHealth Chief Executive, Dr Demaio, originally trained and worked as a medical doctor at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, before taking his role at VicHealth.

He was chief executive of the EAT Foundation in Norway and a medical officer for the United Nations World Health Organisation in Switzerland.

Gippsland PHN Acting Chief Executive, Angela Jacob said Dr Demaio had a passion for public health including issues around nutrition and obesity.

“He has had an extraordinary career that has taken him all over the world and we are thrilled to have him as our special guest,” Ms Jacob said.

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Highway upgrades continue Ben McArthur

RECENT flooding and bushfires have not caused any major delays on the Stage 3 Princes Highway East upgrade.

The Stage 3 upgrade adds 12 kilometres of dual lanes on the Princes Highway in addition to the 33kms already constructed in Stage 1 and 2 between Traralgon and Sale.

The construction also adds a new steel arch rail bridge at Kilmany.

The construction is part of the Big Build Initiative set up by the state government which aims to improve Victoria's road and transport network.

It has been a long journey for the construction to get to this point, with Stage 1 begun in 2010, Stage 3 started in 2021.

The bridge has been mostly completed with V/Line train’s taking full advantage of the new upgraded bridge.

The opening of the bridge occurred three months ago when the first V/Line made its way across in late July.

On Monday, October 9, project engineers and employees gathered at the bridge to watch the steam train from Steamrail Victoria pass.

The engineers eagerly looked on with their phones

in hand to capture the monumental occasion.

But the engineers weren’t the only ones excited for the steam train, with many onlookers upon the train’s journey, including a curious cameraman who stopped his car on the side of Princes Highway, before being waved off by engineers.

Senior project engineer for the Kilmany Bridge, Nicholas Wybo watched the train pass and said the bridge design is fairly unique in this country.

“There’s two main components that make this bridge special. One is its span, the bridge spans 95-metres without any piers in the middle,” he said.

“The second thing is that we've built it about 25 metres off from its permanent position. If we were to build this bridge on site, we would have to shut down the train network for about six months."

The 3200-tonne bridge was constructed off-site then relocated to its new position.

It is a long single-span, steel-arch bridge that uses a concrete bridge deck and a network of highstrength steel “hangers” that cross over each other.

It uses concrete, reinforcing steel, stress bars, post tension bars and tendons and a range of other materials and bridge components are being sourced from Victorian companies.

Under the bridge, the road is now being paved by about 110, UK construction company Laing O’Rourke employees.

Senior project engineer Nicholas Wybo watches the steam train go past on the Kilmany Bridge.

Senior project engineer for the roads, Darcy Vanllier, said despite the weather, progress has not been significantly delayed and expects works to be completed around mid-next year.

“The site’s quite well set up to manage the water.

So, there's very little, very little water lying around today. The floods haven't done a lot of damage to the road,” he said.

“We've got our environmental controls in place so it doesn't take too long to be able to get up and running again even after big rain.

“There’s roughly four to five kilometres of roads left currently under construction.”

The new road was partly justified because of the safety concerns as the upgrades adds safety barriers and tactile edge line.

It will provide additional U-turn opportunities and add six intersections.

Senior project manager Allison Heskey has worked on high-class projects such as the Mount Hotham Airport and foundations of Docklands Stadium.

She said the project was very necessary as the old roads were insufficient.

“There was a lot of congestion in the really busy times like Easter Monday and times like that and the highway would almost be at a standstill,” she said.

“This has all the latest sort of safety design built into it, barriers and so forth, it is far safer than the old highway we had before which didn't have any separation between the East and West bound traffic.

“The previous crash rate was unacceptably high.”

The bridge was built on an existing rail corridor owned by the state government.

The design was developed in consultation with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP), V/Line and the local community to increase safety and reliability for freight, tourists and commuters.

Victoria's Big Build is expected to cost $100 billion.

Many have criticised the initiative as unrealistic with Victoria's current debt.

Opposition leader John Pesutto, a critic of Victoria’s Big Build initiative, said after Daniel Andrews retired that his policies left Victoria with a massive debt burden.

“Victoria is broke and Victorians are being punished for his incompetence. Victoria has record debt approaching $200 billion,” he said.

“The cost of major projects has blown out by over $30 billion and we have seen unprecedented waste and mismanagement. Our roads are broken and our regions have been neglected.”

Work is still being completed under the bridge.

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New Premier taken to task on timber Philip Hopkins

TWO Gippsland leaders, MP Darren Chester and senior agribusiness executive Alex Arbuthnot, have challenged the new Premier, Jacinta Allan, to reverse the decision by the state government to close the native hardwood forest industry.

Mr Chester, the Federal Member for Gippsland, said, “the rushed plan to shut down the native timber industry was a plan to kill country towns, kill wildlife, and kill jobs in Gippsland and wider Australia."

In an open letter to the Premier and the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, Mr Chester urged both leaders to put the issue on the agenda for National Cabinet because of the danger to local communities and national supply chain considerations.

Mr Arbuthnot AM, a retired farmer but still deputy chair of the Victorian Agribusiness Council, told Ms Allan that he had never tried to play party politics and make comments on policy on all levels of government.

“I am aware that you hold a regional seat,

Bendigo, and welcome an awareness of the needs of regional Victoria,” he said.

Regarding timber, Mr Arbuthnot said he had become a director of a sawmill started by his great grandfather 130 years ago - Arbuthnot Sawmills (ASM), a specialist in processing red gum timber at Koondrook on the Murray River in north-west Victoria.

“ASM recently opened a new sawmill at Koondrook. Timber is very fashionable and has many environmental and carbon capture advantages. (I note the refurbishment and decor in Parliament House is timber - congratulations.),” he said.

“I always look for win/win solutions and would welcome meeting you or your staff to discuss and explore some outcomes.”

Mr Arbuthnot said sales and demand were growing.

“Another option for ASM, and the sawmill at Heyfield is looking at the same, is to import from South America - Argentina, where there are no environmental standards,” he said.

Mr Chester said the Victorian native hardwood

timber industry had changed dramatically over the past 30 years.

“It’s now a sophisticated, world-class and environmentally-sustainable industry that supports Australian jobs, protects our communities and wildlife from bushfires, and reduces our carbon footprint,” he wrote.

“The alternative to harvesting local timber on a long-term rotational basis is to raid other Australian states for their supplies, or import more timber from countries with poorer environmental protocols. Victorian mills and firewood suppliers are already sourcing timber from Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland to meet increased demand in our state."

Mr Chester said he was at a loss to understand how it was a positive environmental outcome to transport hardwood timber long distances just because the state government had made a decision based on political science, and not environmental science.

“The COVID pandemic also revealed national supply chain fragilities in a range of areas and I would argue that Victoria’s ban on hardwood timber

harvesting is an issue of national importance. As such, it’s an issue that should be included on the agenda for National Cabinet and Victoria should pause its reckless decision until all options are explored.”

Mr Chester said his community would be exposed to greater risks if skilled bush workers left the region as a result of the state government decision.

“My communities are well aware of the work undertaken by skilled bush workers in emergency situations and there have been many occasions where prompt action has saved lives and properties across Victoria,” he said.

“The Black Summer bushfires started on public land that had incredibly high fuel loads after decades of mismanagement due to a chronic lack of staff, resources, and commitment to protecting our communities.

“We need active forest management in our region which allows for multiple uses such as camping, hiking, prospecting, bee-keeping, fishing and a sustainable native hardwood timber industry.”

Native hardwood industry fighting climate change Philip Hopkins THE native hardwood industry and tree plantations play a key role in fighting climate change through sequestering carbon dioxide both as they grow and then regrow after harvesting, the federal Minister for Forestry, the Hon Murray Watt, told an international conference in Sydney recently.

Senator Watt also highlighted the importance of sustainable forestry for green construction and the emerging bio-circular economy during a speech to the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) Marketplace.

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Organisation event was co-hosted by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA).

Senator Watt said a key objective of Australia's collective regional engagement was forestry's role in tackling climate change.

"Australia realises that the contribution of forests to global climate action needs to be accelerated," he said.

"Australia has a total of 134 million hectares of forests, with 87 per cent of that harvested from softwood and hardwood plantation estates. Our native forests continue to play an important role in meeting our nation’s timber needs, as well as supporting our carbon sequestration aims."

Senator Watt said Australia’s National

Greenhouse Gas Inventory reported that overall production of native forests contributed a net carbon sink of 39 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2020, with "sequestration from regrowth exceeding emissions from harvesting".

"The role of forests as carbon sinks and forest products as carbon-storing alternatives to emissions-intensive materials, needs sustained effort to be realised," he said.

"Within Australia we have strong uptake of carbon projects that are receiving credit for conserving and expanding our forest area, which I’m proud to say is increasing steadily. But we want to build on this further and expand globally.

"That is why we became a founding member of the Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership last year."

Senator Watt said under the partnership, Australia was engaging intently to realise the potential for forest products as climate-solutions in green construction and the emerging bio-circular economy.

"This event allows us all to come together to discuss the current challenges our forestry industry faces and build pathways to a more sustainable and prosperous future," he said.

"International cooperation is vital to this future.

Our collective efforts are central to responding to climate change, improving trade, growing our natural environment, and securing our future wood supply.

"The Asia-Pacific has the fastest growing demand for sustainable wood products globally, so it’s particularly important this group gathers here for dialogue on these topics."

Senator Watt said the federal government supported a sustainable forestry sector and its highly skilled jobs. The government's forest management practices - high standards for environmental management and sustainable harvesting - underpinned its strong emission targets.

"Australia’s forest industry supports over 51,000 direct jobs and is worth nearly $2.3 billion annually," he said.

"The government is delivering a record $300 million in measures to the forestry sector that will support the expansion of the plantation estate, modernising our timber manufacturing and build forestry workforce skills.

"These measures include accelerating innovation in wood processing, supporting the establishment of 36,000 hectares of new plantations and the development of National Institute for Forest Products Innovation."

Senator Watt said Australia was investing in a forestry workforce training program and improving its surveillance to combat illegally logged imports, through timber testing and e-declarations.

"We have also committed to reviewing and updating, with our states and territory colleagues, the 1992 National Forest Policy Statement to ensure it is contemporary and fit for purpose," he said.

"The statement outlines agreed objectives and policies for the future of Australia’s public and private forests."

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Practises of the past at Sale Show

The major attraction at the 2023 Sale Show is a heavy horse-powered working farm machinery exhibition not seen in Sale for many a year.

Photos: Contributed EARLY Australian pioneering skills, trades, and heritage practises of the past are the feature theme at this year's Sale Show.

The major attraction, on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 - is a heavy horse-powered working farm machinery exhibition not seen in Sale for many a year, exhibited by Wellsford Heritage Farm at the nationally acclaimed Bendigo Lost Trades and Heritage Crafts Fair earlier this year.

The exhibit includes a vintage horse works machine driving a chaff cutter, a horse-powered loader lifting produce bags onto a two-wheel dray, grain crusher, corn cobber, and rope-making display, heavy horse harnesses and an impressive gypsy wagon.

Demonstrators are Brett and Faye Kennedy of Fulham and Scott and Vanessa Wells of Wy Yung, all enthusiasts in preserving pioneering skills and lost trades.

They will talk about their practice in preparing their farm with horse-drawn plough, sowing feed crops, harvesting, cutting and stooking the crop, and, finally, making it into chaff.

"We will be happy to chat with people who would like to know more about pioneer farming, old implements and others, such as the types of seeds for cropping," Mr Kennedy said.

Supporting exhibits include horse-drawn vehicles, Stratford and District Historical Society and Sale Historical Society, mounting a display of pioneer farm tools and related items and early Sale and Stratford information.

Stratford and District Historical Society secretary Marion Stothers said the society was delighted to be involved, saying many families were actively involved in the Sale Show from its beginning.

Complementing the pioneering skills and trades exhibits, the Sale Agricultural Society's historian

The theme of this year’s Sale Show is early Australian pioneering skills, trades, and heritage practises of the past.

Laurie Smyth will display much of his many years of work, compiling almost 3000 pages of show records dating from 1861.

Mr Smyth said the work, up to 1920, included every recorded show entrant, prize winners, judges and other family names.

"It's a massive task, and I am now working on later years so that perhaps within the next 12 months, it will all be complete," he said.

Mr Smyth added it was important to recognise that the society was held to be Gippsland's longest continuing community-elected committee, formed in 1859 following an expression of interest meeting at the Club Hotel, Foster Street, Sale.

Exhibits in the John MacLachlan Pavilion will also reflect pioneer years.

Opened in 1982 and named in honour of the society's only life governor, John MacLachlan, a recently completed veranda extension will provide additional undercover weather protection.

Agricultural Society president Ross Jones said that while latter-day shows greatly varied in their program attractions, Sale Show continued to encompass much of the old and adopt modern trends.

Mr Jones said that to the early settlers, the agricultural show was a major event in their lives, enabling townspeople, as well as those of the land, to meet socially.

For competitors, the show was an opportunity to compare livestock, discuss farming methods, advancements and techniques, and exhibit their household science skills.

"Our indoor pavilions are packed each show with displays of floral work, art, photography, cooking, garden produce and much more," Mr Jones said.

"There is as always a packed timetable of arena events, especially equestrian show jumping plus the 'old' in horse-drawn carriage classes, always a nostalgic favourite."

Stunt show to shock crowd TIM Coleman is set to excite crowds with his stunt display at this year’s Maffra Show.

Coleman will set up a more challenging set in the afternoon within the food and wine court while the band Voodoo Preachers is setting up to take centre stage.

Later at the night carnival, Coleman will perform once again under the lights with a full range of daring stunts set to shock crowds.

The night carnival will start with the Shetland Pony races, followed by the family favourite, the dog high jump.

Children will love participating in the kid’s zone activities.

The Maffra Mile promises to be a very competitive line-up of prize money totalling $1500, with organisers hoping to break last year’s record entry of primary school sprint races.

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return with eight cars, all before a spectacular fireworks display.

This year, there will be free entry for children at the Maffra Show.

SALE Show’s National Carrot Cake Competition is offering more than $3500 in prize money this year.

The carrot cake contest, now in its 21st year, was initiated by Sale and District Agricultural Society committee member Rosemary Mowat from Stradbroke, seeded with $500 funding.

Society president Ross Jones said the contest had rapidly grown in popularity, the prize money being the highest offered by any 500-plus shows in Australia for a single baking contest.

"We're very proud of Rosemary's initiative and the strong monetary support by major sponsor Covino Farms, Longford, one of Australia's largest carrot producers, growing a variety of salad vegetables on 1416 hectares," he said.

"And there's some honour that a carrot cake contest was a few years ago adopted by the Victorian Agricultural Shows organisation representing 115 agricultural shows."

Billed as the Great Carrot Cake Contest, the champion open class winner will receive $1000 and $1000 will go to the professional class winner.

Mr Jones said the society also appreciated supporting sponsors, the late John Adams, Midtown Motor Inn and Bulmer's Gifts.

Carrot cake entries close on Thursday, October 26, with the 2023 Sale Show running over Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4.

Sale and District Agricultural Society committee member Rosemary Mowat from Stradbroke, initiated the wildly-popular carrot cake contest 21 years ago.

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Birdsong tour soon at Stratford MULTI-GOLDEN Guitar and ARIA Award winners Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham are landing down in Stratford Courthouse on October 28, following the arrival of their new album Birdsong.

Felicity and Josh wrote the song together about keeping joy.

With themes of strength, resilience, coming out of darkness and getting to the right place again, the couple are excited to share the song with Stratford.

The album is an evolution of their music, according to Felicity, where they keep trying to make each album more unique and opening up to the audience to make their own experiences with the music.

"We want to take them somewhere, have them laugh, cry, smile and leave feeling good in their hearts and then our jobs are done," Felicity said.

“We have each got a big backlog of our own music,

with The Waifs (Josh’s band) and (Felicity’s) solo career. We have to think about fan favourites and our backlog, it’s quite a bit to be putting a set together that flows within itself like an album,” Josh added.

Lots of work goes into music, let alone shows.

"It’s not just a random selection of songs. You have a theme and a flow to it. There’s lots of things to consider," Josh said.

"This tour is the album launch so we definitely want to focus on that."

Both Josh and Felicity mentioned that they are happy to be able to provide an escape for people with their music and hope that their work helps connect with different people in different ways.

“It’s very rewarding and gratifying, maybe a bit surprising,” Josh said.

They both explained that music is a very personal thing but is important to everyday life. Josh, as a kid, was discouraged from pursuing music as a

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham will perform in Stratford next week.

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career and was told to “get some traditional kind of education and qualifications to back on when your music dreams inevitably failed."

“I knew right from the outset that (music) was what I wanted to do with my life.

“I didn’t let them push me into getting other qualifications or experience,” he said.

Felicity said that she wouldn’t do anything differently, as she is now at a place of understanding and control.

With many other performers in the field, Josh explained that he has driven through Stratford

quite a bit - living on the New South Wales coast and has been recommended to play there plenty of times but has never found the chance.

"I have been through Stratford many times along the way to Melbourne and I have always been very taken by what a lovely little town it is," he said.

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Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham’s new album Birdsong.

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Traralgon designer John Calabro features at this year’s Design Week.

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LOCAL artists will feature during this year's Design Week.

Design Week is held celebrate and showcase design excellence, innovation and creativity across the Greater Geelong region.

The program features more than 50 exhibitions, talks, film premieres, and unique experiences that will surprise and delight audiences.

The annual event will bring together local Geelong designers, industry leaders, and design enthusiasts from across Victoria from Thursday (October 19) to Sunday, October 29.

This year’s diverse program not only highlights Geelong's notable design heritage, but also shines a spotlight on our local design talent and the best of Geelong as a UNESCO City of Design.

Excitingly, a Gippsland-based designer John Calabro, director at brand design agency, The View from Here and founder of quarterly magazine Gippslandia - is participating in one of the events the Nice Nights x AGDA presents Creative Capital: Regional Design Perspectives - a panel conversation with some of Regional Victoria’s leading Creatives and Designers exploring the idea of crafting creative careers and lives from a regional base.

Born and raised in Victoria, John, from Traralgon, founded his design agency, The View from here, 13 years ago in 2010.

The studio has significant experience in tourism marketing, including place-making and destination branding, alongside work with private businesses spanning architecture, architecture products and more.

Historic, Titanic Exhibition MORE than 200 artefacts recovered from the famed Titanic are set to captivate audiences across Melbourne, with the TITANIC: The Artefact Exhibition taking over Melbourne Museum for an Australian exclusive.

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced the exhibition will run from December 16, 2023 to April 14, 2024, direct from a sold-out season in Paris, attracting visitors from near and far to the heart of Melbourne for this immersive exhibition.

The iconic story of the Titanic and its ill-fated maiden voyage has continued to captivate, educate and break hearts in the 111 years since it sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

The exhibition will feature meticulously recreated ship interiors including the Grand Staircase, First Class Parlor Suite and Verandah Cafe to give visitors an insight into the grandeur of the ship and what the world’s

greatest ocean liner looked like back in 1912.

Visitors to the exhibition will receive a boarding pass and step on board to connect to the human side of the tragedy through personal stories and possessions of passengers and crew who faced unimaginable circumstances.

New in 2023, the refreshed exhibition will feature a touchable piece of the Titanic hull alongside the vast collection of authentic objects salvaged from the sea floor.

TITANIC: The Artefact Exhibition will also explore the enduring fascination from the media and the public showing how the event has inspired films, books, songs, and artworks that continue to captivate audiences across generations.

The preeminent Titanic exhibition, affiliated with RMS Titanic - the only company permitted by law to recover artefacts from the wreckage is expected to drive interstate and international visitors to the state.

The ‘Voice of Ireland’ live at The Wedge

BACK after four years, with sold out shows across Ireland and the UK, Tommy Fleming brings an extended tour to a city near you.

Tommy Fleming has many times been described as the ‘Voice Of Ireland’ and is one of Ireland’s top entertainers with more than 6.5 million YouTube hits and over 3.5million album sales worldwide.

Singing traditional Irish songs mixed with contemporary classics from Danny Boy and Raglan Road to You Raise Me Up, Fleming has toured extensively throughout Ireland, UK, Netherlands, China, United States and Australia, the latter he refers to as his "second home".

Tommy has earned a stellar reputation as a live performer. Through constant touring of Ireland's pubs, clubs, festivals and cathedral’s, Tommy has graced the stages of National Concert Halls, National Symphonies and the legendary Carnegie Hall, New York.

The 2023 Australian tour will be Tommy’s sixth tour down under to coincide with the release of Best of 30 Years', All These Years.

Tommy Fleming will perform at The Wedge on Thursday, November 2.

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Callinan’s cinematic execution of post-war DAMIAN Callinan’s show, Double Feature is showing at The Wedge on Friday, October 28 at 8pm.

The surprise discovery of his mother’s 1946 diary leads Damian Callinan on a cinematic, romantic romp through post-war Melbourne.

However, her diary poses more questions than answers. With suitors lining up for Kathleen Purcell, will Jack Bowlen ever get the Canadian two step right? Will Ron Rogan keep his hands to himself? But most importantly for Damian’s very existence, will she notice the

dapper fly boy who has just returned from active service?

His mother’s charming journal is hilariously contrasted with his father Adrian’s retirement diary that bookends his parent’s loving relationship and sadly, reveals the tragedy that brought it to an end.

Comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan is bringing his show ‘Double Feature’ to Sale.

Featuring Gippy’s yard Stefan Bradley

DURING the pandemic, Longford filmmaker Danielle McAlpine Johnson realised she didn’t need to be in the city to direct compelling motion pictures, especially with Gippsland as our backyard.

Ms McAlpine Johnson is a film producer, writer and director who co-founded CheekyMac Productions with her husband, singer-songwriter Chico Johnson. Together, they decided to move back to the country, which has allowed their creativity to flourish.

CheekyMac Productions is in pre-production for a new documentary.

“We will be shooting throughout rural Australia and certainly will be showcasing some of our beautiful region of Gippsland,” Ms McAlpine Johnson said.

“How could we not!

“You only have to look at the creation of nature in this magnificent region to be inspired.”

CheekyMac Productions has spent more time filming in Gippsland than most. They filmed a short exposé on the Kurnai Elders’ experience of the healthcare system in Gippsland during the Stolen Generations, featuring Cheryl Drayton and Linda Mullet, titled Jackson’s Track. This premiered at the Women In Gippsland International Women’s Day event to 750-plus Gippslandians in March.

Thanks to milestones like that, there’s plenty of excitement and momentum for the team’s next project.

Another major win that occurred this year is the company’s documentary Stop. Rewind. Play. airing on national television following months of advocacy.

Broadcast on Network 10 on July 8, Stop. Rewind.

Play. is a Gippsland story through and through.

The documentary was filmed at Kurnai College in the Latrobe Valley and shares the lived experience and racism that Kurnai youth have dealt with in the region.

Ms McAlpine Johnson wrote and directed the film and said it spurred meaningful conversations about these issues with her own friends after it aired. “(The documentary) has created great context for dialogue around such an important topic, and in some cases, we have witnessed healthy debate from viewers,” she said.

“This is how we create change. So we, as a team, are humbled.”

And this leads to the second win - Stop. Rewind.

Play. was nominated for ‘Most Compelling Screen Media’ at the national Christian Media & Arts

Longford filmmaker Danielle McAlpine Johnson is looking forward to further film projects in Gippsland.

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While the film didn’t win at the ceremony last month, Ms McAlpine Johnson said the nomination was a fantastic recognition for the youth involved, as well as the crew. It wasn’t the easiest project to make, thanks to COVID restrictions.

“The process of making this particular documentary was somewhat more challenging than previous productions,” she said.

“It was put on and off again multiple times throughout the lockdowns, and we only had a small window to capture the students’ story.

“Also, being a non-Indigenous Australian sharing this story, I was acutely aware that it had to be the student’s voice that was heard.”

Mr Johnson ran six weeks of workshops in the lead-up to the interviews to ensure students understood the process of making Stop. Rewind.

Play. before filming began. This built trust and helped the students articulate what they wanted to share - Mr Johnson works in schools teaching students how to find themselves through song.

“These workshops really helped them tap into their personal identity and helped them to marry their passion and pain to find purpose, which is the foundation in which our mission through film and song is built upon,” Ms McAlpine Johnson said.

“Being an interracial family running a production house, it has become incredibly important to me to showcase a multicultural cast to our audience.

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“In our first season of Beyond The Fire series, which was also shot in Gippsland, we dedicated an episode to the Indigenous voice in our region (the Gunaikurnai voice) as they shared insight on traditional cool burns regarding bushfire prevention and recovery (season two was also shot in Gippsland).”

The principal and staff of Kurnai College watched CheekyMac’s work and reached out to ask if Ms McAlpine Johnson would share their story, which led to the production of Stop. Rewind. Play.

“We were humbled and, of course, said yes,” Ms McAlpine Johnson said.

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Blokes gather for prostate awareness WELLINGTON'S Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ saw Sale Memorial Hall packed last Friday.

Blokes gathered to have a few drinks and listen to what Sam Newman, Dave O'Neil and John Silvester had to say, all while raising money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Comedian Dave O’Neil warmed up the crowd and introduced Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye, who is also the barbecue committee chair.

After thanking everyone for showing up, Cr Bye said the money raised from this event would fund Wellington Shire’s prostate nurse.

“Without this event, we wouldn’t have a dedicated prostate nurse that people can actually go to,” Cr Bye said.

“We’re going halves with Central Gippsland Health to actually fund that prostate health.”

Nurse David Murray was introduced, who spoke about prostate health and cancer.

AFL media personality Sam Newman spoke about his own experience with prostate cancer as well as his time on The Footy Show. Most of the audience knew what to expect - plenty of politically incorrect jokes, which led to laughs from the crowd.

Crime journalist John Silvester was the last guest speaker. He shared stories about his time reporting on Mark “Chopper” Read, and crime and corruption in New South Wales.

Throughout the day, various donated items were auctioned off and raffle tickets prizes were won.

With proceeds supporting prostate cancer causes, it's a reminder to get off your backside and get tested.

There was no shortage of laughs as Dave O’Neil and Sam Newman entertained the crowd.

Wellington Real Estate’s Will Postlethwaite, Glenn Ingrem from Phillipsons Accounting and Wellington Real Estate’s Julian McIvor at the Wellington Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ last Friday.

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Tables were full for the event.

Comedian Dave O’Neil provided plenty of laughs.

Nurse David Murray provided some fascinating insights.

AFL great and media personality Sam Newman spoke about his own battle with prostate cancer.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien with Rosedale’s Garry Leeson and Sale’s Graeme Dyer.

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Upon entry, you will be greeted by a floor plan that maximizes space and natural light.

The master bedroom exudes elegance and luxury with its walk-through robe, a second walk-in robe and ensuite featuring a double vanity.

Alongside the master, you'll find three additional generously-sized bedrooms, each equipped with built-in robes for all your storage needs.

Two separate living zones cater to your family's lifestyle needs. The formal lounge with wood heating provides a tranquil retreat for relaxation and entertainment. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, meals, and family zone, boasting raked ceilings that add a touch of sophistication.

Prepare and enjoy meals in the stylishly appointed kitchen, complete with top-of-theline fixtures and finishes, large island bench and plenty of storage space.

Step outside, and you'll be delighted by the expansive decked alfresco area, perfect for soaking up the sunshine or hosting

gatherings with family and friends.

For the handyperson or hobby enthusiast, a fully powered separate shed/workshop/ mancave with additional storage areas awaits.

Dual access to the shed and backyard is provided through the enclosed double carport with a remote door, as well as double gates at the rear of the property for added convenience.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure a family retreat in a highly soughtafter location.

Brief details Property: Well-located four-bedroom, two-bathroom home Address: 76 Topping Street, Sale Price: $675,000 Agent: Julian McIvor, Wellington Real Estate, 0428 084 622

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With two living areas the home has plenty of space. The ‘formal’ lounge is located at the front of the property, capturing the natural light through the north facing windows and looks out to the estate’s park and grassed area. The extended hallway supplies two large linen cupboards and flows directly into the spacious open plan kitchen/living area. With gas cooking, a dishwasher and a sizeable butler’s pantry, the kitchen provides a substantial amount of storage and space, perfect for those busy mealtimes.

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• Walking distance to the CBD, Parks and Schools this home retains the practicality of location combined with just under an acre of land.

• The home features two spacious living areas a well positioned office/ study (ideal for work from home) and a third living space which is currently used as the pool room and bar.

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•Master bedroom with a refurbished ensuite and WIR. The remaining bedrooms are set privately to the southern end of the home and are all of a generous size and catered for by a genuine family bathroom.

•Double Carport is complimented by a Double Garage. Well established driveways, gardens, deck entertaining area and lawn charm of this home.

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• This home is light and bright throughout with stylish window dressings and light fittings.

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• Open-plan living area is flooded with natural light. Wellappointed kitchen features sleek cabinetry, premium appliances, and ample bench space, making it a chef’s delight.

• Three generous bedrooms, with two rooms boasting built-in wardrobes.

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his exceptional rural property, spanning 50 acres with irrigation, presents an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking a retreat from the hustle and bustle of town life while still having the convenience of town within only a few minutes’ drive.

This property boasts a modern home that elegantly complements its natural surroundings, offering not just a place to live, but a lifestyle to be cherished. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance between contemporary comfort and the rural lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of.

The master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite.

The remaining three bedrooms all have

built-in robes and share a central bathroom.

One of the two generously-sized living areas features a bar and additional powder room.

The home also includes an enclosed outdoor entertaining area and a huge amount of shedding including garages, carports and storage – a great opportunity for a tradie or handyperson.

The farm consists of 50 acres (approx.); 61 meg of high reliability water; drain license; stock and domestic bore; three meg re-use dam with pump; laser graded with a mix of flood irrigation and sprays; undercover cattle yards with crush and loading race; laneway connecting you to the over 20 paddocks; excellent fertilizer and pasture management history, and; hay and machinery sheds.

For sale by Expression of Interest, closing 4pm Friday November 17, 2023.

Brief details Property: Four-bedroom home on acreage Address: 141 Lower Heart Road, Sale Contact: Aaron Ralph, Alex Scott and staff, 0456 215 087

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BRICK VENEER UNIT, QUIET LOCATION * Situated in quiet courtlike location * 2 bedrooms with built in robes * Spacious living area which captures all the afternoon sun * Timber kitchen with gas cooking * Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning

* Single garage * Private courtyard at rear * Currently rented until March 2024 * Ideal for those looking to downsize or a low maintenance investment property

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elcome to 19 Darling Street Sale, a versatile property offering dual dwellings on one title. This property is all about location and

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The main home offers:  Three large bedrooms, all with built in robes;  Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living plus separate sunroom;  Well equipped kitchen with plenty of bench and storage space;  Air conditioning and gas heating, and;  Central family bathroom with vanity, shower and bath.

The separate unit offers;  Two bedrooms, bathroom, and;  Open plan living/kitchen space with gas heater.

Situated on a 1200sqm block, this solid home plus unit is one not to be missed if you have been waiting for an investment that offers a high return to hit the market.

Currently leased for a total of $670 per week this presents a return of over six per cent, with further potential if the site is developed.

Alternatively, if you are after a home with extra accommodation for family members

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* Exceptionally well maintained weatherboard home

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* 3 bedrooms

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* 7m x 5m shed with concrete floor

* North facing kitchen/meals area

* Well established garden on excellent block

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or teenagers looking for their own space, it also ticks the box!

Positioned in a great location, walking distance to schools, shops, health services and the Lake Guthridge precinct, this one is not to be missed.

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* Approx 2530m2 commercial zoned land * 50 patron public bar, 60 patron dining room, 60 patron outdoor deck and 30 patron smoking area * 7 accommodation rooms * Drive through bottle shop * Solar power system reducing electricity costs * Sale includes all furniture, plant and equipment

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SENSATIONAL HOME ON 10 ACRES • Architecturally designed home on 10 acres on the edge of Maffra • 4 bedrooms plus study • Delightful timber kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Formal dining area plus large family room with wood heater • Uniquely designed lounge room with curved brick walls, wagon wheel windows and open fire place • Paved outdoor entertainment area adjoining undercover gazebo • Double garage • Huge workshop with concrete floor & power

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Dairy Feed testing: Calculating the benefits Regional Farmers’ Ball Tanya Dobrijevic

FEED is more than just hay or grain, it is the energy and protein content that is most important.

It is critical to purchase feed that is appropriate for your stock and meets their nutritional requirements.

A simple visual assessment of a feed is not sufficient to determine quality.

By doing a ‘feed test’, you take the guess work out of feed supplementation and can accurately calculate the suitability of your feed.

A feed test will provide an analysis of the nutritional composition of your feed (be it hay, silage, grain or pasture). Metabolisable Energy (ME) is a critical component required by livestock and is one of the primary determinants of feed quality.

Different feeds are likely to have variations in energy content, for example hay tends to contain less ME than grains.

The energy content between two samples of the same type of feed can also vary. While the difference can appear small on paper, doing some simple calculations suggests otherwise.

The attached graph shows a comparison of two similar looking pasture hay samples, fed to a 550kg dry cow to achieve a maintenance energy requirement of 69MJ ME/day.

Based on the feed test results, the cow requires 1.5kg more of Hay 1 than Hay 2 to fulfill her maintenance energy requirements. This can be further adjusted to account for herd size, the number of days of supplementary feeding, and even to accommodate a desired weight gain goal.

However, an apparently small difference in feed quality can have a large difference on the total

amount of supplementary feed required.

If you fed the same two hay samples to a group of 100 cows at maintenance for 30 days, you would be feeding an additional 4.48 tonnes of Hay 1 as opposed to Hay 2.

This difference will increase further if the stock you are feeding had a higher daily ME requirement and were being fed for weight gain or lactation as opposed to maintenance.

It is important to note these calculations do not include wastage, so the amount fed will need to be higher. Wastage of hay fed on the ground is around 30 per cent to 50 per cent, while using hay feeders can reduce wastage to about 15 per cent.

While this example doesn’t consider other factors that contribute to a balanced ration, it does highlight the impact of a higher-energy feed.

Importantly, the Crude Protein (CP) in Hay 1 is unlikely to meet the protein requirements of the cow in the above scenario. In this case, you would need to introduce another feed source with a higher protein level to meet this requirement.

Additionally, the higher Neutral Detergent Fibre

(NDF) which is indicative of a higher roughage and lower quality feed, will limit the amount of feed the animals can physically consume and subsequently lower their energy intake. When feeding this stock class, aim for a CP of 10 or above and a NDF lower than 60 per cent.

It’s important to note that nutritional requirements vary between animals and is influenced by a variety of factors including stock class, size, milk production and growth stage.

For example, a late pregnant heifer will have a higher energy requirement compared to when she is in early pregnancy, in turn differs from her nutritional needs during lactation.

So, the next time you are buying feed, consider a feed test, crunch some numbers, and see for yourself which option will best meet your animal requirements and is more cost-effective in the longer term.

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Gippsland Water’s newest recruits GIPPSLAND Water has a new board chair and two new directors following an announcement by Minister for Water Harriet Shing.

Tom Mollenkopf AO has been appointed board chair, with Jenny Selway and Katie Wyatt appointed as directors.

Managing director Sarah Cumming welcomed the three appointments and said she looked forward to working with the new board chair and directors.

"We feel very fortunate to have three new

members with such impressive experience and diverse viewpoints joining us at Gippsland Water," Ms Cumming said.

"The new board chair Tom Mollenkopf's extensive experience, includes executive and CEO roles in the water and environment sector as well as advising government, NGO and private sector clients within Australia and internationally.

"We also welcome Jenny Selway as a director.

She has a passion for decarbonisation with over 20 years of experience as an Engineer and NonExecutive Director, primarily in the energy sector.

"Also joining us is Katie Wyatt, who is the current head of diversity and Inclusion at the Coles group and has more than 20 years of leadership and business experience. She is a proud Noongar Yamatje woman from Whadjuk Noongar country."

Board chair Tom Mollenkopf said he felt privileged and excited to be appointed to the role.

"Gippsland Water is an organisation with an enviable reputation in the community and among its peers in the water sector," Mr Mollenkopf said.

"Water plays such a critical role in the economic, environmental, and social wellbeing of our communities, and I am pleased to have the chance to continue to contribute.

"Ensuring we can efficiently and effectively deliver water services is a key enabler in our region. I look forward to working with the team at Gippsland Water and the community to make that happen."

Ms Cumming acknowledged the work of the outgoing board chair, Therese Ryan and her legacy.

"Therese helped steer the organisation to reach some extraordinary achievements, particularly her commitment to safety, which has seen us exceed the ambitious safety targets she strongly pushed for," Ms Cumming said.

"The impressive legacy she leaves includes an increased focus on customers, safety, long-term financial sustainability, innovation and investment in our people.

"Her trust in our organisation saw key strategic priorities being realised, like the recent bulk water entitlement from the Tarago Reservoir for Drouin and Warragul.

"Outgoing deputy chair Greg Hade and Director Jane Oakley helped shaped good governance and the strategic direction of the organisation, and we thank them for their commitment and passion."

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IT'S time for the region’s farmers to kick off the gumboots and Blundstones for a new event on their social calendar.

WestVic Dairy is hosting its first Dairy Farmers’ Ball in Warrnambool next month.

The black-tie event aims to provide those working in agriculture with a fantastic night out - along with raising money for charity.

Max Bond, Cooriemungle dairy farmer and one of the Young Dairy Network leaders explained the initiative.

“The group has been discussing the idea of hosting a gala ball for a while now. The kind of event that gives us all the opportunity to get dressed up, get together, and have a great time - all whilst raising money for the Let’s Talk Foundation," he said.

“We want to put on an evening that really elevates the dairy industry and agriculture more broadly.

We are inviting anyone connected to farming to join us for this exciting new event and help make it the success we know it will be."

Central to the evening will be the charity raffle.

The prize is provided by Lely Australia - the event’s exclusive sponsor. Along with funding towards the night, Lely is providing the lucky raffle winner with a trip to the Netherlands. With return airfares to Amsterdam, a week of accommodation and a fantastic itinerary of farm visits and behind the scenes access of Lely Headquarters all included.

WestVic Dairy Extension Officer, Matt Wood, is coordinating the event.

“We wanted to ensure we put on a high-quality night. So, we have secured a great venue at the Matlida Rooms, Warrnambool Racing Club, a top band in Good Faces 4 Radio, and an amazing prize from Lely," he said.

“Currently our early bird tickets are available for $75pp, that includes cocktail food, a ticket for the raffle and a drink on arrival. Further raffle tickets can also be purchased online prior to the evening. You don’t need to attend the ball to buy raffle tickets - though of course we would rather people get along and enjoy the night."

Those wishing to find out more or purchase tickets should head to the WestVic Dairy Eventbrite webpage or call 5557 1000.

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Aiming to reduce feral pig numbers Program, is already producing positive results.

“Feral pigs can be difficult to control due to their nomadic nature, often travelling up to seven kilometres per night,” he said.

“They are also intelligent and highly adaptive, dispersing and travelling to new areas if disturbed or forced by environmental conditions such as fire or flooding.”

Parks Victoria Project Officer Evan Miller said a satellite collared “Judas pig” is being used to track how feral pigs move across the Alpine National Park.”

“Using the data on the Judas pig’s movements across the landscape provides the opportunity to undertake targeted control operations ensuring effective use of resources,” Mr Miller said.

“As part of our feral pig monitoring program, Parks Victoria actively use eDNA testing to assist in the detection of feral pigs across closed water catchments in our national parks and reserves across Eastern Victoria.”

More than 120 sites across the Alpine and Snowy River National Parks have benefited from pig control covering more than 250,000 hectares of land.

Both Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation and Moogji Aboriginal Council worked on the program, monitoring sites across Eastern Victoria.

Feral pigs are omnivorous and will eat almost anything they can lay their snouts on, including native wildlife species and their eggs. Pigs also trample native plants and cause havoc around waterways with their rooting and wallowing behaviour, destroying habitat for rare native species.

Evidence of feral pig damage and sightings reported by landholders and the local community helps identify the best locations for more extensive monitoring and control sites.

Diggings, scats, tracks, wallows, tree rubbings and fence damage all give good indications of recent feral pig activity.

To report damage or sightings, phone DEECA on 136 186 or email feral.pigs@delwp. vic.gov.au or Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or email feralpigs@parks.vic.gov.au

LANDHOLDERS and the local community are being urged to report sightings of feral pigs as part of a project aimed at reducing their population across Eastern Victoria.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and Parks Victoria have combined pig sightings with camera trapping, GPS tracking and thermal drone imagery to target the species across the Gippsland and Hume regions.

Over the past two years, hundreds of feral pigs have been detected on camera traps, with many eliminated through baiting, shooting, and trapping techniques.

Ongoing monitoring and baiting of feeders aims to significantly reduce the population of feral pigs within two years and eradicate smaller sub-populations.

DEECA Statewide Invasive Species Program Manager David Miralles said the Landscape Feral Pig Project, which is funded by the state government as part of the Protecting Biodiversity

Preparing for fire season THE Banksia Group were ahead of the game when they recently gathered for their group training exercise to hone their skills in preparation for the now-kindled fire season.

The group, located in the south catchment of CFA’s District 10, consists of Golden Beach, Loch Sport, Longford, Seaspray, Stradbroke, Willung and Giffard West.

Covering an area around 153,000 hectares, the zone entails coastal and lake scrub, plantations, forest and farmland, meaning the brigade members need to be equipped to tackle all terrain.

Around 30 existing operational and support volunteers from six of the seven brigades in the group came together on Sunday, September 24, to run through a series of pumping activities.

Banksia Group Training Officer Reese Goodwin said it was an important session from a skills maintenance point of view coming into the season, but also to build strong camaraderie.

“Knowing your surrounding brigade and group members is really crucial, especially leading into summer as you want to build relationships and forge friendships so you’re able to work together more effectively,” he said.

“It was a great day out and we got lots of positive feedback from the brigade members. It’s always a

successful day when you can send your members home with a full belly and a number of key takeaways from the day.

“Coming out of a few benign fire seasons, it was an opportunity for us to revisit certain skills to ensure they are all still second nature.”

The day started off with a navigation drill before jumping into a range of pumping exercises that involved drafting, boosting and simple hose work with tankers, ultra-light’s and quick fill pumps.

“Each brigade received a six-figure reference from myself, and they were tasked with finding their way to the event with those coordinates," Mr Goodwin explained.

"It all worked out very well, we had no tankers go missing!

“We then ran a few different fire season scenarios including how to tackle grassfires and structure fires, then finished with a boost relay.

“In the Banksia Group, there are no hydrants, so we re-enacted a structure fire to run the boost relay between fire tankers.”

With the weather becoming warmer and drier, and with the current fuel loads, the group will look to hold another exercise in the cooler autumn months.

Six brigades came together to hone their skills in CFA’s District 10 southern catchment. Photo: Contributed

Annual celebratory dinner GIPPSLAND dairy farmers and industry professionals are invited to join GippsDairy for its Farmer and Industry Dinner on Thursday (October 19) at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra.

This event is an opportunity for farmers and industry professionals to come together and celebrate their hard work and achievements throughout the last year. It is a chance to connect with like-minded people passionate about the dairy industry and its future.

The dinner will feature keynote speaker Claire Moore, a former stockbroker turned farmer.

Ms Moore is the founder and chief executive of Sweet Justice and a key member of the beekeeping industry. She will share the journey of Sweet Justice, a company that offers second chances by training young people and adults in correctional facilities across Victoria to become qualified beekeepers.

The evening’s MC will be Ben Vagg, a thirdgeneration dairy farmer from South Gippsland.

Mr Vagg is deeply engaged with the dairy sector, contributing to Gippsland’s Young Dairy Network, employing apprentices, and taking calves to local schools for Dairy Australia’s Cows Create Careers program.

Registrations are still open to attend the dinner and can be made via eventbrite.com. au/e/gippsdairy-annual-farmer-and-industrydinner-tickets-705645764477 The event will be preceded by GippsDairy’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), beginning at 6pm at the same venue.

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

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Wanted Livestock

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BULLS

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

LPG Gas Bottle Refills

before 9:30am Thursday

8.5kg - $20 45kg - $130

We will refill any gas bottle including SWAP'n'GO if it's less than 10yrs old Call Platinum Plumbing Plus Sale 5144 7644 Maffra 5147 2818

CREDIT CARD FACILITIES We accept

More options for placing classifieds in person Maffra Newsagency Newry Store

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

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HOUSE FOR RENT Bluestone cottage, two br,

wood fire, one and half acres, close to Yarram township. $365 per week.

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The Footprints Foundation annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14th at 7:30pm at Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Cobains Road, Sale.

For more information contact info@footprintsfoundation .org.au Come along and show your support for the Foundation.

Quote wanted for 2-3 weekly house cleans.

Prefer with references supplied. Phone John 0437 942 456.

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Newspaper Deliverer required for

Sale round: Raymond St. (From Foster St. to MacArthur St.) Please phone Sam 0438 446 513

DRIVERS NEEDED

For local 13 Cabs taxi company. Nights and weekends especially. We offer part time and full time. If interested or for enquiries please call Kerry Mon-Fri 9am-5pm on 0490 882 007.

Carnarvon Hibiscus Pty Limited (CHPL), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hibiscus Petroleum and is the titleholder of retention license VIC/RL17 in eastern Bass Strait. There are two exploration wells remaining in the area that CHPL will fully decommission early 2025. Neither has ever been a producing well, both are abandoned, and their removal will be conducted using construction vessel or similar. The wells are in 40m of water approximately 13 km off the Gippsland Coast.

If you would like further information regarding the proposed well operations or would like to provide feedback on how your functions, interests or activities may be affected by the activity, please contact us using the details provided below. The revised EP for this activity will be re-submitted in November 2023.

CONTACT DETAILS Website: www.hibiscuspetroleum.com/asset-portfolio/australia/ Email: girdwood.b@xcd.com Telephone: 0429 059 078

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Chris Owens Plastering.

Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small.

Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliaMembers of the Gippsland ble, professional service.

Forestry Hub are pleased Ph. Chris 0460 813 299. to announce their Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday October 24, 2023, Situations Vacant 10am - 11.30am at Morwell Innovation Centre 1 Monash Way, Morwell.

All are welcome to attend.

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Mid Nov-Christmas Eve. Multiple vacancies, Sale area. WWCC and Police check req. prior to start.

Above award. Please call: 0419 623 224

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Personal notices

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drop into our office: 74 Macalister St., Sale or email: classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au

Permanent irrigation ground water, in the Wa De Lock aquifer.

Please contact Tom: 0425 748 019

Clearing Sales

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

GARDEN RENOS

Imagine. Weeds and unwanted plants removed, hedges trimmed, watering system repaired and a fresh cover of mulch.

Need design work, a new fence, paving or edging or a food garden? Talk to us.

We are the garden renovators and we love what we do. Call Mike on 0478 636 088.

Situations Vacant

For all classifieds please telephone: 5143 9333

• HORSES WANTED

TEBCO Carrier, Christmas red. Little used - suit new buyer. Large carrier basker and bag. New retail $2999. Offering for $1900 (neg.). Genuine enquiries welcome.

Contact: 0497 645 200

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Sale Producers Market, Make it, bake it, grow it.

Saturday, October 21, at Sale Showgrounds under the Elm trees, Free service.

Phone Sam 0488 471 163 8am-12.30pm.

Inquiries 0409 697 254.

Deadlines for ELECTRIC TRIKE

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Lease and agistment 35 Thompson Street. country.

Sat 21 Oct, 9am-1pm.

We currently have a very Furniture, electrical items, good client looking to shower chair, mobility lease 100 - 500 acres walker, sundries etc. preferably in the Wellington shire but will consider all options.

Everything free, houseContact Aaron Ralph hold, shed and garden 0456215087 items. Please call 0431 444 631.

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A Heyfield Lions Project.

Enquiries Damian 0427 451 286

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MOTORING DEAL

Catholic College Sale

$74* line ad with colour photo or $60* with no photo

English Teacher (Literacy Intervention) Language Teacher (French) Technology Teacher (Automotive) Science Teacher (Years 7-10)

A total of 12 issues over a month!

"Every Student, Every Day" Applications are invited for the following:

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Applications with a RE qualification are advantageous.

Commencing in 2024.

Further information and application forms available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au All applications are to be forwarded to principal@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: 4.00pm Friday, October 27, 2023.

*Price includes headline plus 4 lines of type. Each line thereafter $8.50 Cash or credit card only

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GIPPSLAND SPECIALIST SERVICES

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST A position has become available at our Specialist Medical Practice in Sale for a Medical Receptionist. This is a part time position and requires experience in Medical Clinic.

Place Facilitators - Full time - Omeo or Mallacoota eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/careers

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The applicant must have sound computer knowledge and skills in medical software including bookings and billings, ability to use initiative, work independently, have excellent time management and communication skills.

Adaptability and flexibility are qualities we are looking for. The hours may be negotiable.

Enquiries may be made by ringing the Director on 5144 4666 (Tues-Fri). Written applications must be marked confidential and mailed to The Director, P.O Box 142, Sale, Victoria 3850 by 5.00pm on Tuesday 31st October 2023.

SALE COLLEGE Is seeking to appoint the following:

VCE Teacher Drama/ Theatre Studies Ongoing Full-time: 38 Hours a week Job Opening Number 1375506 VCE Teacher Drama/ Theatre Studies Maternity Leave Position Full-time: 38 Hours a week Job Opening Number 1375505 Classroom Teacher - English/ Humanities Full-time: 38 Hours a week Job Opening Number 1375507 Student Careers/Pathways Advisor Ongoing Full-time: 38 Hours a week Job Opening Number 1375508 We welcome your applications for the above position.

Enquiries: Andrea Watson 03 5144 1711 Applications close 21/08/2023 Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria available on Recruitment Online (Jobs in Victorian Government Schools schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au

ST. THOMAS' PRIMARY SCHOOL, SALE

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

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the following educational roles. Job share arrangements will be considered to fill vacancies.

Teaching Positions 2024

Classroom Teachers 1 FIXED TERM FULLTIME CLASSROOM TEACHER (1.0FTE) 1 ONGOING PART TIME (0.5 FTE) CLASSROOM TEACHER - ALTERNATING: 2 DAYS WEEK ONE, 3 DAYS WEEK TWO 1 ONGOING PART TIME (0.4FTE) 2 DAYS PER WEEK - CLASSROOM TEACHER Specialist Teachers We have two ongoing specialist positions available, 0.6 FTE (3 days a week).

Our preference would be: ● Performing Arts: Music and/or Drama ● STEM or Digital Technologies.

Other Specialist positions would be considered.

Learning Support Officers: 2023: Ongoing 0.48 (3 days per week starting immediately) 2024: Ongoing 0.64 (4 days a week) 2024: Learning Support Officer: Library Assistant 0.16 FTE (1 day) Ongoing Fixed term positions begin January 29, 2024 and end January 24, 2025.

Each role is a position under the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

The successful applicants will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team-based approach to teaching and learning.

The successful teaching applicants will hold current Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration. It is preferable that Learning Support Officers will have a minimum Cert IV in Education Support or be working towards this qualification.

For further information regarding this position and an Application for Employment form please email: reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au or phone: 5144 1332 Applications and resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Anita Little Email: principal@sttsale.catholic.edu.au Applications close Friday, October 27, 2023 at 4pm.

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TRAVELLER Sunseeker 2013, 18ft 6'', single beds, combo shwr/toilet, gas/ elec. h.w., gas stove and griller, diesel heater, 175L gas/elec. fridge, satellite TV, 2x 120 batt's, 300w solar panels plus many extras $55,000. 0428 504 823.

Trucks & Tractors

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maffra PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

2010 VW Passat sedan, turbo diesel, leather, sat. nav., great fuel economy, r.w.c. incl., reg. incl., auto trans, XEC-770 $5500. Ph 0477 636 141.

Fixed Term Position O.4FTE Commencement Date: Term 1 - 2024 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maffra is seeking a skilled practitioner with a sound knowledge of the Health and PE Curriculum who will engage and excite our students.

The successful applicant should be highly organised and will share the coordination of whole school events such as school sports and inter-school sport programs. Graduate and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

Role description and application form can be accessed from the CEVN website www.cecv.catholic.edu.au/Positions-Vacant Contact Details: Mr Julian Blackford, Principal Email: principal@stmmaffra.catholic.edu.au Enquiries welcome, please call (03) 5147 1334 Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday October 29th, 2023.

St Mary's Catholic Primary school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

HOLDEN ASTRA

2003, manual, reg'd, no r.w.c., selling as is, IBDIPV $1200 o.n.o. Phone 0408 117 027.

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DEUTZ tractor 100hp, good con., $25,000.

FIAT tractor 411R and slasher, good con. $5000.

TOYOTA ute 1994 FJ75, $15,000.

WEBSTER 4.0m alum. boat, 35hp, g.c. $8500.

Phone 0428 748 044.

MAZDA 3

sedan, 2011, 6 spd man., jet black mica, one owner, 115,283kms, always serv'd, always garaged, full serv. history, new tyres, reg. till mid 3/2024, r.w.c. YIB-160 $9250. Ph 0402 512 246.

TOYOTA KLUGER

'08, Grande, black, 7 seats, sunroof, g.c., 182,000km, s/history, r.w.c. 1EO-3OL $15,500. 0401 514 692.

FUSO Canter 2 tonne tipper 2015, auto, drop sides, 104,000km, r.w.c., no reg. but 12 mths reg. will be incl. in price, can drive on car licence, $34,900 ono. 0412 325 723.

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Fibreglass plus trailer, 15.5ft L x 8ft W x 2ft H, mast 23ft, g.c. $600 o.n.o.

Phone 0437 523 867.

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ST PATRICK'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, STRATFORD READVERTISED: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL St Patrick's Primary School is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to work in partnership with our staff, student, and parent community. The role of the primary deputy principal is to support the principal and leadership team in managing the planning, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of the education of all students. It will involve working closely with the principal in enacting the strategic directions of the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL) and the strategic deployment of resources. The duties and the responsibilities include: ● Enlivening faith education and Catholic identity ● Improved learning outcomes for all students ● Strengthening and development of expert teacher practice, leadership formation and capacity building ● Ongoing commitment to effective and supportive governance.

Salary: $123,878 - $134,422 Essential Knowledge and Experience ● Proven record of leadership ● A commitment to the understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission ● Excellent communication and intrapersonal skills, including team building and mentoring skills How to apply Further information on this exciting opportunity can be found at St Patrick's Primary School website or by contacting Principal, Joel Brayshaw on 03 5145 6463.

Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal, a CV that includes three professional referees and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications are to be emailed to jbrayshaw@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Monday 23 October 2023 at 9:00am St Patrick's Primary School community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care.

A role description can be found on the school website: www.stpstratford.catholic.edu.au/employment https://teacherson.net/vacancy/104565-readvertis ed-primary-deputy-principal-st-patricksschool-stratford/

VOLVO, S60, 2013, 5cyl turbo T5, elderly lady owner, low country kms, like new, $14,990 with r.w.c. or make an offer as is, rego 7-RANGE. 0409 096 800.

Caravans

9:30 am Thursday

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A VAN camper, 2006,12ft, as new, little use, sleep 3, solar panel, 3-way fridge, h.w.s., annexe, $11,500, eas to 4 c l car SOLD Churchill.

Ph 0456 422 666.

Motoring Deal

CAMPER trailer, brand new, off road, custom built, never used, reg'd, sleeps 2, custom built factory made pull-out kitchen, $7500. Ph 0411 428 914.

Ask our Classifieds staff about the

3for2 deal

when placing your classified advertisement

Telephone: 5143 9333 email: classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au or drop in at: 74 Macalister Street, Sale

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LOG SPLITTER

Oregon 28 tonne, vertical/ horizontal, Kohler engine $1700 Toongabbie area PhoneSOLD 0437 523 867.

Trailers

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Folding Boat Trailer

Dunbier, fully galvanised, 12 months reg, excellent condition $1000. Phone 0428 347 521.

Interested in placing a

Call us on:

A total of 12 issues over a month!

Cash or credit card, through

Machinery & Plant

5143 9333 CAMPER Trailer, off-road, water tank and pump, elec. brakes, 12v batt. and 12v plugs, boat rack, erect trailer for tinny $7000 o.n.o. Ph 0488 301 283.

CAMPER TRAILER

Starvision FX2 2021.

Forward folding, excellent cond. $19500 ONO. PH: 0417 027 504

JAYCO 21FT 9"

Dual axle, 5 new tyres, 2 rear tool boxes, TV., microwave, fridge, shower, toilet, washing machine, slide out bed.

PH: 0455 165 054 PARAMOUNT Thunder 19'6'' pop-top, 2020, custom made, dual axle, full ens., L-shaped lounge, bike rack, diesel heater, QS bed, el/brakes, Dexter anti-sway, gas/240v HWS, 3-way fridge, m/wave, anti-flap kit, Dometic awn., solar panel, rev. camera, w/mach., TV, exc. cond., great van, easy to tow, $68,000. 0431 159 984.

TOYOTA Hiace camper '86, auto, diesel, fully fitted, m/w, 3-way fridge, gas stv, suit 1 person, annexe, reg.

31/10, bike rack, 274, 000km, $11,000 ono. 0428 346 224.

Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 17 October, 2023 - Page 27

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GREETINGS

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BALSEVICIUS, Jannine Therese.

Passed away peacefully at Central Gippsland Health Service Sale on October 2, 2023 aged 69.

Loved daughter of Malcolm and Denise (both dec).

Loving wife of Wayne (dec.).

Loved mother of Kate, Cain and Jake.

Loving grandmother of Ashleigh, Riley, Braidyen, Ebony, Caleb and Issac.

Sadly missed, never forgotten.

DYER, Leo Douglas "Doug" 16/10/1933 - 14/10/2023 Passed away peacefully at Ashleigh House.

Aged 89 years.

Dearly loved and devoted husband of Lorna for 63 years.

Cherished father of Kaye and Jillian.

Respected father-in-law of Ian Hanson and John Ashmore.

Adored Pa of Renton, and Meggan and partner Scott.

Forever Loved DYER, Leo Douglas "Doug" Died 14/10/2023.

Brother of Graeme.

Uncle to Scott and Julieanne, Greg and Carolyn and David and Joanne, and all families.

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FARRUGIA, Mario Michael.

Passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2023. Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved husband of Fay. Loving father and father in law of Debbie and Jack, Kerry and Felix, Stephen, Julie and Frankie, Johnny and Wendy.

Loved pop of Jamie and Savana, Kirsten and Camo, Jacob and Tahlia, Holly and Danny; Nicholas and Natasha; Brandon and Franki; and Monique.

Great grandpop of Elsie, Letti, Sophie, Anna (dec.), Elle, and Oakley.

To my darling loving husband, words cannot describe how much I miss you, you were my soul mate, best friend, our love for each other was so strong, it was like a never-ending gold chain, the links will never be broken.

Until we meet again to hold hands in heaven.

Love you deeply, madly, truly, forever and always.

Your loving wife Fay xxxx Dad/Pop The gates of heaven have opened wide. No more pain, no more suffering. I will miss your chats. Our lives go on without you, but nothing will be the same.

Forever in our hearts Debbie and Jack and family.

Dad You guided me through life with racing, riding, cattle with happy and sad times together.

I will miss your funny ways. Love you lots.

Kerry and Felix Rest in peace Dad You have left a huge void in our hearts and lives.

Your love and memories will be cherished forever.

We take comfort in knowing that you are at peace We love and miss you so much.

Your legacy will live on through us and you will always be in our hearts.

Rest in peace Pop. Love Stephen, Nicholas and Natasha.

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FARRUGIA, Mario.

In loving memory of Mario Farrugia (Pop).

We celebrate a life filled with so much love. His wisdom, kindness and unwavering support will forever be cherished. We are grateful for the time we shared and the lessons we learned.

Pop's memory will forever be in our hearts.

Lots of love Oakley and WAGNER (Macdonald) Valerie Nicholson Keeyla xxx 25/3/1939 - 15/10/2023 Passed away peacefully Dad A hard working man, great at home. provider, lots of laughs Much loved by partner and tears and a great Darcy, daughter Christine family man. In the end you and Hillary the cat. were so tough. We will Our beautiful and adored Valerie you are loved so miss you heaps. dearly.

Forever in our hearts Love Johnny, Wendy and Not only by us, also those who you met.

Monique We will keep a special place for you in our hearts FARRUGIA, Mario.

To Fay, Debbie, Stephen, forever.

Kerry, Julie and Johnny As we say goodbye and extended families we Valerie, we recall the joy offer our condolences to and laughter, the smiles you all on the passing of and the tears we shared throughout the years. your husband and dad.

A heard-working man now As we say our final farewell Val, we honour resting peacefully.

Brother-in-law to Mary you for the hard work and and Norm ( d e c . ) integrity you brought to Schuback, uncle to everything you did.

Graeme (dec.), Dianne, As we wipe the tears from Jenny, Roslyn and our eyes, we give thanks to the lady you were - an Normie. incredible lady who will be Rest peacfully. forever in our hearts.

We love you and miss you.

We'll meet up at the Rainbow Bridge with all FARRUGIA, Mario. the animals and pets you Passed away October 12, loved dearly.

2023. A true horseman, Resting now without pain. and a very good friend to Until the 12th of never we all the family. You made will be loving you. your indelible mark on Love forever Darcy and training race horses and Christine. gave us many winners.

Your door was always WAGNER, Val. open with Faye your wife Aged 84. ready to make a cup of Result of long illness. tea. We thank you for all Much loved auntie and your kindness and caring great auntie of Judy, Kim, over many years. Always David and families. remembered. Heartfelt Forever in our hearts. sympathy to Faye and all No more pain and the family. suffering.

Love you Brian and Robyn Hutty forever. Rest in peace. and family.

All our love to Chrissie and Darcy.

HAIR (nee Jennings), xxxooo Ethel Bessie.

1/03/1927 - 8/10/2023 Much loved mother of YEATES, Bet. Craig. Mother-in-law of Dear long-time friend of Betty Work.

Jayne.

Beloved nana to Georgia, Loving memories.

Darcy and Archie.

A wonderful lady that will Funerals be loved and missed forever.

McKENZIE, Don. Respected uncle of Tony, Jane, Katherine and Robert.

Thankyou for a lifetime of good memories with the McNeillys.

SHINGLES, Donald James.

22/4/1950 - 12/10/2023.

Dad Passed away peacefully A true horseman and at Sale Hospital. cattleman, last of the dying breed, a true Dearly beloved son of legend.

Henry William Ernest A great dad, father-in-law Shingles and Winifred and a terrific pop. Will be May Shingles (both dec.). greatly missed.

Forever in our hearts Dearly loved brother and Love always Julie, brother-in-law of Henry Frankie, Brandon and little (dec.) and Jean, Gordon Franki and Oakley xxxxx (dec.), Noel (dec.), Mervyn (dec.), Beverley I'll forever cherish the time and Gary, Neil and I've spent with you and I'll Christie, Barry (dec.), be forever grateful for Emily (dec.), Heather and everything you have done Bernard, Coral and for me. You did so much Trevor, Linda and Garry. for me and words can't describe how appreciative Loved uncle to all his I am to have you as my nieces and nephews. grandfather. You were more than just a pop to me. You had such a positive impact on my life.

You helped raise me from when I was a kid and you taught me so much.

Looking back on everything you were one in a million through my eyes. I knew if I ever needed you, you were always there. I admire everything you stood for as a man. I'll never forget all the great memories I have with you. Even though you are gone, your spirit lives on.

RIP Pop Love always Ricko

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BALSEVICIUS. The funeral of Mrs Jannine Therese Balsevicius will arrive at the Sale Lawn Cemetery for a prayer service commencing at 11am on FRIDAY (October 20, 2023).

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Bereavement Thanks

SHINGLES. The funeral of Mr Donald James Shingles is appointed to leave St Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson St., Maffra after a service commencing at 2pm on SATURDAY (October 21, 2023) for the Maffra Cemetery.

PEDERSEN. Peter John (Jack).

The family of Jack would like to thank all those people who sent cards, flowers and messages of sympathy when they heard he had passed away.

Thank you to Lett's Funeral Service and celebrant Julie Duffy who made everyone feel special, I know Jack would have loved your references regarding his farming days Julie.

Thanks also to the staff at the medical ward at CGH WAGNER (Macdonald).

For funeral arrangements for their care of Jack. for Ms Valerie Nicholson Please accept this as a Wagner, please check our special thank you from Doreen, Bryan and website or phone: Leanne, Daniel and Michelle, Justin and Elizabeth and Kate and Mark.

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DYER. For funeral arrangements for Mr Leo Douglas "Doug" Dyer, please check our website or phone:

FARRUGIA. The funeral service to celebrate the life of Mr Mario Michael Farrugia will be held at the Laurels Function Room, Sale Turf Club, Maffra Rd., Sale on MONDAY (October 23, 2023) commencing at 1pm.

A private burial will follow.

Please visit our website for the livestream of Mario's service

Keegan Wain getting sideways in his Commodore at Boisdale Hillclimb.

SATURDAY afternoon saw Maffra And District Car Club hold Round 7 of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series, a Long Track and Twilight event.

More than 80 drivers from across Gippsland gathered to race against the clock, all vying for their fastest times in windy conditions.

Most drivers ended up having eight “runs”, as they navigated their way around the extra “Bottom Loop” for an added challenge.

As the afternoon and evening progressed, it was buggy driver Matt Muir in a time of 57.90 seconds who won the meeting outright.

In second place was Mark Johnstone with a time of 61.21 seconds, while Peter Leed finished third in 61.86 seconds.

Ladies Class winner was Lauren Britton with a time 64.51 seconds over Emma Jones and Molly Grist with 70.00 and 71.48 seconds respectively.

Fastest Junior driver overall for the event was Ozzy Muir in a buggy with a time of 63.52 seconds, a time that rivals the senior competitors.

The next race meeting will be the Noel Burley Hillclimb, and as in previous years, will be the season ending Round of the Series.

The twilight and short track meeting will be held on Saturday, November 11.

Further information about the Maffra And District Car Club and the Boisdale Hillclimb is available at www.madcc.com.au.

First to third class placings Class A: Darren Clutterbuck 66.04 Class B: A.Britton 65.22, Spider Anderson 65.75, W.Gellie 68.39 Class C: J.Forsyth 64.58, J.Jones 68.65, J.Willoughby 73.16 Class D: Rod Cannon 64.33, M.Bumpstead 65.59, L.Fortune 65.76 Class E: C.DuVe 67.21, N.Bartlett 70.87, P.Brady 70.88 Class F: A.Paterson 63.95, B.Vandongen 65.07, M.Grist 65.10 Class G: Peter Bartlett 71.95 Class H: C.Haagsma 67.83, G.Daniel 68.98, E.Whittaker 69.09 Class I: M.Johnstone 61.21, P.Leed 61.86, M.McDonald 64.38 Class K: M.Muir 57.90, D.Bridle 63.66, M.McCarthy 64.70 Class L: L.Britton 64.51, E.Jones 70.00, Molly Grist 71.48 Junior Class first to third placing Class A: C.Clutterbuck 65.00, C.Gellie 66.89, Z.Burley 78.56 Class B: Hayley Britton 70.32 Class C: Grady Vos-Glasson 78.86 Class D: O.Muir 63.52, D.Howard 69.06, A.Cannon 71.75 Class E: J.Walsh 70.05, L. Trolove 71.84 Class F: B.Hamilton 65.55, B.Shaw 68.47, M.Austin 77.65

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Maffra and Sale gearing up James Whelan

CAMERON Sporting Complex was a buzz on Saturday afternoon as Maffra and Sale basketball associations came together for their annual practice matches as a curtain-raiser the senior Country Basketball League games.

Now in it’s third instalment, the Maffra-Sale Day is fast becoming a tradition that is a highlight on the local basketball calendar each year.

Both clubs put forward their junior squad teams for practice matches during the day, which saw some high-level basketball played.

It is a great initiative which creates a strong relationship between the two clubs and their athletes, plenty of whom go to school together and then enjoy competing against one another in their sport.

Once the junior games are finished, the attention

turns to the CBL matches between the senior Eagles and Sonics squads.

First up was the women’s match, where plenty thought it may be a one-sided affair based on Round 1 results.

However, with some of Sale’s young stars back in the line-up, those in the know expected a closely fought battle and that’s exactly what the 400-strong crowd got.

The first three quarters saw both teams go on small runs and the lead change multiple times with the Eagles taking a three-point lead at the end of the third quarter.

Tanna Boyle, in just her second season of senior basketball, then stepped up to the plate with some key defensive steals leading to fast break points which pushed the Maffra lead towards 10 before the Sonics once again made their run.

In the final minute, Sale closed to within one

point but that was as close as they could come as some clutch free throws from Paige Biddle and Julie Foat closed out the game to see Maffra win 74-70.

Leading scorers for the Eagles were Biddle (16 points), Emerson Connolly (16) and Jaime Gallatly (15), while for the Sonics it was the youngsters in Tayli Dimarco (19) and Jemma Birss (15) who hit the scoreboard.

The men’s match promised to be a close game and through the first 10 minutes it was exactly that, with Sale taking a two-point lead into quarter time off the back of some hot shooting beyond the three-point line.

However, much like in Round 1 in Morwell, the experienced Maffra side kicked into gear in the second quarter on the back of Sam Whelan and Ethan McIntyre’s shooting, as well as Mem Bektas’ strong inside play.

Halftime saw the Eagles take a 46-36 lead.

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With plenty of support on the sidelines, Maffra was able to push their lead out to 17 points.

The fourth quarter brought some excitement when Maffra junior Marcus Proud hit the floor for his first senior match and immediately sent the crowd into a frenzy draining a long range three-point basket, before Mark Cordon and Jayson Mandilag also hit the scoresheet for the first times in their CBL careers.

The result was a 29-point victory for the Eagles, 94-65, with Sam Whelan (37 points) continuing his hot start to the season, with both McIntyre (13) and Byron Sandeman (13) in double figures.

Sale’s leading scorers were Ash Bell with 17 and Ben Dessent contributing 11.

Round 3 sees the Eagles have a home doubleheader facing Traralgon on Saturday night then backing up to face Moe on Sunday afternoon.

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SALE-MAFFRA CRICKET ASSOCIATION FIRST GRADE ROUND 2 (ONE DAYERS) BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG V YARRAM & DISTRICT at Briagolong Recreation Reserve YARRAM & DISTRICT INNINGS J Moore c J Outhart b M Annear .................................................... 24 M Perry c D Bolton b M Annear ...................................................... 24 D O'Keefe c A Gieschen b R Marshall............................................ 47 A Scott c L Bolton b M Donald........................................................ 66 J Swift c A Burgiel b D Bolton.............................................................6 M Earles b E Phelan-Penson................................................................4 G Underwood b E Phelan-Penson................................................. 14 J Babb c J Outhart b E Phelan-Penson ............................................6 B Askew c A Gieschen b E Phelan-Penson.....................................3 J Collins not out ......................................................................................6 O Gourley not out ..................................................................................4 Sundries 13 (3b 2lb 7w 1nb) TOTAL 9 wickets for 217 (40 overs cc) BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG BOWLING E Phelan-Penson 7-1-32-4, M Donald 8-1-41-1, R Marshall 8-036-1, J Outhart 1-0-6-0, D Bolton 8-0-44-1, M Annear 8-0-53-2 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG INNINGS S Noble c J Moore b B Askew .......................................................... 28 L Bolton c&b D O'Keefe ........................................................................5 A Burgiel c J Moore b D O'Keefe........................................................0 T Leeds c G Underwood b B Askew .............................................. 21 D Bolton c J Swift b B Askew ..............................................................6 M Annear lbw J Babb ............................................................................1 A Gieschen c J Babb b G Underwood .............................................7 S Jago b J Babb........................................................................................9 R Marshall run out M Earles, M Perry...............................................2 J Outhart not out................................................................................. 23 M Donald c J Moore b J Collins..........................................................2 Sundries 13 (0b 1lb 11w 1nb) TOTAL 10 wickets for 117 (36 overs) YARRAM & DISTRICT BOWLING O Gourley 4-0-18-0, J Babb 8-2-14-2, B Askew 8-0-27-3, D O'Keefe 4-0-8-2, G Underwood 3-0-15-1, A Scott 4-0-18-0, J Collins 5-0-16-1 STRATFORD V BUNDALAGUAH at Stratford Recreation Reserve STRATFORD INNINGS Sundries 19 (0b 5lb 13w 1nb) TOTAL 6 wickets for 197 (40 overs) Details N/A BUNDALAGUAH BOWLING M Rowley 8-0-51-3, L Wrigglesworth 8-0-46-1, J Wynd 8-0-281, S Spoljaric 8-1-28-1, G Munasinghe 8-2-39-0 BUNDALAGUAH INNINGS L Wrigglesworth run out T Birss ..................................................... 16 J Langshaw b J Rietschel................................................................... 54 S Spoljaric c D Devisser b J Tatterson ..............................................1 N French lbw J Rietschel ................................................................... 14 J Wynd b T Birss.................................................................................... 60 N French lbw J Tatterson......................................................................4 H Wrigglesworth hit wicket ................................................................1 J Read not out..........................................................................................7 C Smart not out.......................................................................................8 Sundries 35 (3b 6lb 26w 0nb) TOTAL 7 wickets for 200 (35 overs) STRATFORD BOWLING Details N/A LONGFORD V MAFFRA at Stephenson Park, Oval 1 - Turf LONGFORD INNINGS H Wilkinson c N/A b S Pendergast....................................................8 J Heywood c N/A b J Davis..................................................................0 W Sutton b J Davis .................................................................................6 N Nimsara De Silva c N/A b J Kelly....................................................3 S Di Bartolomeo run out .................................................................. 27 L Floyd c S Pendergast b J Kelly.........................................................8 M Floyd c N/A b B Durrant................................................................ 20 N Thomas c N/A b J Beaumont....................................................... 12

B McMaster c N/A b J Davis.............................................................. 13 S Dean b J Beaumont............................................................................2 R Sidhu not out .......................................................................................7 Sundries 15 (0b 4lb 10w 1nb) TOTAL 10 wickets for 122 (40 overs) MAFFRA BOWLING L Dowd 5-2-5-0, S Pendergast 4-0-18-1, B Durrant 8-2-22-1, J Kelly 7-3-20-2, J Beaumont 8-1-25-2, J Davis 8-2-28-3 MAFFRA INNINGS C Lawrence c W Sutton b L Floyd......................................................9 J Rurawhe c N Thomas b S Di Bartolomeo ....................................0 B Sly c W Sutton b N Nimsara De Silva............................................4 J Davis b S Di Bartolomeo....................................................................1 J Lawrence not out.............................................................................. 50 L Hopkins c R Sidhu b N Nimsara De Silva.................................. 44 N Hibbins not out...................................................................................1 Sundries 15 (0b 2lb 10w 3nb) TOTAL 5 wickets for 124 (34 overs) LONGFORD BOWLING N Thomas 3-0-14-0, S Di Bartolomeo 9-0-37-2, R Sidhu 2-010-0, N Nimsara De Silva 6-0-26-2, M Floyd 6-1-15-0, L Floyd 8-1-20-1 SALE V COLLEGIANS at Sale Oval COLLEGIANS INNINGS J Malone run out W McKenzie ........................................................ 10 Z Russell lbw H Glover ..........................................................................0 N Giove c C Nel b M Raidal..................................................................3 C Morrison c R Sudan b J Mayman................................................ 60 Z Hurley c G Wolmarans b M Raidal.................................................3 B Hurley b C Nel ................................................................................... 30 N Whitford c N Massey b C Nel ....................................................... 15 J McGuiness c W McKenzie b L Carman .........................................0 M Grattan c C Nel b L Carman............................................................1 X Hurley not out......................................................................................0 D McGuiness b L Carman.....................................................................0 Sundries 12 (1b 2lb 7w 2nb) TOTAL 10 wickets for 134 (40 overs) SALE INNINGS BOWLING H Glover 5-1-6-1, L Carman 3-0-14-3, G Wolmarans 8-1-32-0, M Raidal 8-1-22-2, J Mayman 8-0-36-1, C Nel 8-0-21-2 SALE INNINGS J Mayman b J McGuiness.................................................................. 17 L Mowat c J Malone b C Morrison ....................................................0 B Jones c J Malone b N Whitford.......................................................5 C Nel lbw N Whitford.............................................................................9 N Massey c N/A b D McGuiness...................................................... 15 G Wolmarans not out ......................................................................... 46 M Raidal b Z Hurley............................................................................. 22 L Carman c N/A b Z Hurley..................................................................1 H Glover not out .....................................................................................3 Sundries 17 (3b 5lb 5w 4nb) TOTAL 7 wickets for 135 (35 overs) COLLEGIANS BOWLING N Whitford 8-2-23-2, D McGuiness 4-0-29-1, C Morrison 7-120-1, Z Hurley 7-2-22-2, J McGuiness 5-1-12-1, M Grattan 4-0-21-0

Pelican prowess on SMCA debut David Anderson

SALE-MAFFRA cricket got its season underway on Saturday, a week later than planned.

All first grade games were able to get a result, with a couple of mild surprises registered.

YARRAM, making their Sale-Maffra Cricket Association debut, were unaffected by the 103 kilometre commute to Briagolong and raised the victory flag for South Gippsland with a comprehensive win against the new-look Saints.

The locals won the toss and elected to insert the visitor's.

The Yarram team responded with the highest score across the first grade competition for the round - 9/217.

For Yarram, Anthony Scott smacked 66 from 44 balls faced. His innings included 40 runs in boundaries. Daniel O’Keefe just missed the halfcentury with 47 and Jack Moore and Max Perry both made 24 to round out the best.

Ed Phelan-Penson was the most successful bowler for Boisdale-Briagolong with 4/32. Mason Annear also picked up a brace.

In response, the Saints were well short - all out for 117.

Steve Noble top-scored with a subdued 28 from 56. Jonathan Outhart 23 and Toby Leeds 21 accounted for most of the remaining runs.

Brayden Askew with 3/27 claimed the prized wickets of Noble, Leeds and skipper Dyl Bolton.

Daniel O’Keefe added to his 47 runs with 2/8 off four overs to be the unofficial man of the match.

Yarram skipper Jeremy Babb also took two wickets to complete a very impressive debut match for the team.

THE Grand Final replay between Sale and College went the way of the Swans.

Once again, the team winning the toss invited the opposition to bat first, an indication that the wickets were probably still a little juicy from last week's rain.

Collegians were dismissed for 134, with the last man out with just two balls remaining in the 40 over allocation.

With the top three contributing just 13, Charlie Morrison coming in at four saved the innings with a patient 60.

Ben Hurley, last season’s 4th XI captain, scored 30 and got to play alongside his 13-year-old son Xavier who was making his first grade debut.

Nathan Whitford with 15 also earned a mention.

Sale bowling honours were shared. Matt Raidal and Coenie Nel took two wickets each from the top order while Lachie Carman, returning to Sale after a season with Meerlieu, mopped up the tail and ended with three wickets.

In the scheme of things, 134 should never have

been enough, but Collegians put up a good show in trying to defend it.

John Mayman with 17 was the only batsman in the top four to make it to double figures. Sale bat deep though and Garreth Wolmarans made 46 and Raidal 22 while Nathan Massey scored 16 to get Sale home with three wickets and five overs in reserve.

Whitford and Zac Hurley snared two wickets each for Collegians and Jonty McGuiness bowled a tight spell of five overs, 1/12.

LONGFORD hosted Maffra.

The Lizards were first to bat and were all out for 122.

Stefano Di Bartolomeo top-scored with 27 in his debut match, while Mitch Floyd, returning after a season with Rovers in Traralgon, hit an even 20.

Eagles skipper Josh Davis took 3/28 to be the leading wicket taker. Jack Kelly and Jim Beaumont took two each as well.

The Maffra response started badly with 14 runs from the top four batsmen. Jonny Lawrence made 50 not out and Lee Hopkins 44 to help steady the ship to see Maffra home with five wickets and six overs to spare.

Di Bartolomeo and Nimma Nimsara De Silva with two wickets each caused the early chaos.

STRATFORD batted first against Bundalaguah and made a very respectable 6/197 on Colin Wrigglesworth Oval.

Those responsible for most of the runs were Jack Tatterson who scored 44, Jack and Jake Rietschel (32 each) and Bohdi Walker (31).

Mitch Rowley with 3/51 was the leading wicket taker for Bundalaguah, while Steve Spoljaric and Jake Wynd each bowled eight overs and picked up 1/28 to keep the score below 200.

Nine times out of 10 you would back Stratford to defend that score, but it was not to be this day.

Bundalaguah responded magnificently to finish at 7/200 off 35 overs.

Jason Langshaw with 54 was the best effort by an opener for the day. Wynd hit 60 (which included four sixes) and 35 extras (26 wides) saw the Bulls pick up the four points.

Jack Rietschel with 2/42 was Stratford’s only multiple wicket-taker.

Rosedale-Kilmany had the bye.

ELSEWHERE, a Special General Meeting of the association is being held mid-week to consider some last minute format changes for the lower grades.

A preseason opportunity to change all grades below first grade to all one day matches was voted down, but a dramatic and unexpected drop in player numbers at several clubs, Rosedale-Kilmany and Collegians to name two of the worst effected, has led to a rethink and the matter will be again debated before the two day games currently scheduled for Round 4 begin.

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Goannas win local derby against western opponent Gordon Cowling

THE Gippsland Goannas Over 60 cricket team played the Iona Over 60's at Cameron Sporting Complex, Maffra at the weekend.

The morning started bright and clear as Iona won the toss and elected to bat.

Bairnsdale's Bernie Symons and Toongabbie's Peter Anton bowled first, with Symons dismissing both openers to have Iona 2/30 after 10 overs.

Chris DeVent and Neil Meredith bowled the next 10 overs, taking three wickets to have Iona reeling at 5/50 at the drinks break.

Rob Taylor and Murray Moore then took the ball, with Taylor taking 1/17 from three overs.

Derek Morris, Ray Floyd, Mark Brown and Ian Gibson bowled seven overs between them for 18 runs, and then the two opening bowlers came back on as retired batsmen returned to the crease.

Iona's innings concluded after their 40 overs at 7/117.

After the lunch break, the Goannas innings was started by Ken Bailey and Floyd.

They had put on 15 by the fifth over before losing their wickets.

Taylor and Jim Armstrong took over, and both retired for 20 and 10 respectively after their 30 balls.

Rino Metlikovec, Brown and Morris all made brief appearances as the Goannas struggled to 5/61 at the 20 over drinks break.

Moore and Meredith rescued the situation, both retiring for 13 and 16. Symons had a quick hit and Anton made 16 not out to see the Goannas pass the Iona total in the 35th over six down.

The over 60s play away this Sunday against Pakenham District, while the over 70s were scheduled to play Morwell on Tuesday against Yarra Valley/Ringwood.

The Goannas Over 50 team will play their next game on October 29 against the South East Veterans at Caulfield.The over 50s were due to play the Sunbury/MacedonRanges at Bundalaguah last Sunday, but unfortunately the opposition could not field a team. The match will be rescheduled for later in the season.

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Anthony Scott (pictured playing previously for Rosedale-Kilmany) returned to the SMCA in devastating fashion at the weekend, smashing 66 from 44 balls for Yarram.

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Player exodus causes cricket crisis SEASON 2023/24 is supposed to be a major celebratory season for Collegians Cricket Club.

Coming into what is their 50th season as defending first and second grade premier in the Sale-Maffra Cricket Association, a player exodus in part due to the success of last season saw the club having to drop back to a three team club for the first time since 1986 when team declarations were made in July.

A number of veterans retired after the twin success, multiple players moved interstate and to other regions and a handful were cleared to other local clubs.

In all, 15 senior players have been lost from last season's squad. Several footballers with

injuries currently on the side lines doesn’t help.

The possibility of dropping another team now looms.

Any adult cricketers not currently committed to a club, or not getting a regular game at their current club are invited to phone Collegians Cricket Club Secretary Shaunagh Murphy on 0497 265 767 or president Daine McGuiness (0437 495 944) or come down to training at College Oval (2 Cunninghame Street, Sale) on Tuesday or Thursday evening from 5pm.

Currently, Collegians can offer senior cricket in first, second and fourth grades.

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Annual tournamant returns Zoe Askew

THE 30th Sale United Football Club annual Primary School Twilight Tournament kicked off last week with a record-breaking 67 teams, making this year’s tournament the biggest since its inauguration in 1993.

Almost 700 Wellington Shire primary school students descended upon the Godfrey Baldwin Reserve on Monday, October 9 for their opening 2023 Twilight Tournament matches.

It was an extra special affair for the Fairhall and Richardson families, as Zeppelin Richardson, and Ava and Lucy Fairhall played soccer at Twilight just like their parents, Christopher Richardson and Ashleigh Fairhall (nee Richardson), did 30 years ago in the inaugural tournament.

Foundation teams were first to take the field, with the tournament’s littlest players kicking off just after 4pm.

The last of the night’s 33 games commenced at 7.30pm, with the tournament’s eldest competitors, Year 5/6 teams, taking the field.

Foundation teams taking home the three points after Round 1 were 545 Kerr, Gippsland Grammar Flames, St Mary’s Sale Foundation, PS Kangaroos, Guthridge Tigers and Longford.

In the Year 1/2 Black competition, PS Ninjas, Maffra Eagles, Longford Blue and Gippsland Grammar Storm sealed an advantage ahead of Round 2.

Gippsland Grammar Bolts, Tommy’s Lightning Smashers, St Mary’s Sale 1/2 Team and Longford White were victorious in the Year 1/2 Green competition.

In the Year 1/2 White competition, Gippsland Grammar Tornados, Tommy’s Imperials, The Little Kicks and Gippsland Grammar Meteors finished Round 1 with three points.

Gippsland Grammar Hurricanes, Gippsland Grammar Comets, Tommy’s Yellow and 545 Nevin had wins in the Year 3/4 Green competition. At the same time, Gippsland Grammar Lightning, Stratty Speed Demons, Longford Blue and Guthridge Sharks claimed wins in the Year 3/4 White competition.

In the Year 5/6 Green competition, St Mary’s Sale 5/6 Team and Airly Thunder took home three points while a draw saw Guthridge Rams and Longford 5/6 claim one point each.

Red Fury, Maffra Eagles, St Mary’s Sale 5/6 TEAM, and Gippsland Grammar Thunder sealed victories in the Year 5/6 White competition.

St Mary’s Maffra is one of two schools that has registered teams in the Twilight Tournament for

WGTA scoreboard ROUND 2, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14  SENIORS

Section 1: Maffra GRE 2 def Maffra WRE 2, Sale KFC v Sale Dahlsens (no score supplied), Maffra CSC - BYE. Ladder: Sale Dahlsens (12 points), Maffra WRE (12), Maffra GRE (11), Maffra CSC (7), Sale KFC (0).

Section 2: Maffra ARL 7 def Maffra O’Briens 2, Stratford 5 def Sale Findex 4, Longford 6 def Heyfield 3, Sale CS - BYE. Section 3: Briagolong 6 def Sale GL 3, Maffra Stobies 5 def Heyfield-Longford 4, Stratford 8 def Maffra Wilmours 1.  JUNIORS

St Mary’s Maffra Eagles Grade 1/2 Team enjoying twilight soccer at Sale United. Photo: Zoe Askew the first time in its 30-year history.

Rebecca Stobie, a teacher at St Mary’s Maffra, has taken on a coaching role for all four of the school’s registered teams, with her sons Jimmy and Eddie playing in their first Twilight Tournament this year as part of the Eagles’ Year 1/2 Team.

“My students and own children absolutely loved their first experience of Twilight Soccer,” Stobie said.

“Students have been practising during recess and lunch times in anticipation for Monday night.

“It was the talk of the yard on Tuesday morning - about how awesome twilight soccer is with students already counting down to the next game.

“Students are keen and eager to run training sessions at lunchtime - such a positive response to their first experience of soccer.

“The reason why I was keen to get our school involved is because in PE classes, we focused on soccer whilst the Women’s World Cup was running, and students showed a very keen interest.

“I wanted to provide students with the opportunity to try a new activity.

“It has been so wonderful to see certain students who would have previously said they were not into sport have a go and love it.”

Stobie received positive reports from St Mary’s Maffra students and teachers following the first night of the 2023 Twilight Tournament.

Section 1: Maffra 7 def Sale Khayaam 1, Sale Intersport 7 def Longford-Sale 1, Sam Sambuilt v Bairnsdale (no score supplied). Ladder: Sale Intersport (16 points), Maffra (12), Bairnsdale (10), Sale Sambuilt (7), Sale Khayaam (4), Longford-Sale (1).

Section 2: Maffra 7 def Sale IH 1, BriagolongStratford 6 def Longford 2, Sale DSF - BYE. Section 3: Heyfield 8 def Bairnsdale Alcott 0, Bairnsdale Rafters 8 def Sale ME 0, Maffra 7 def Longford 1, Sale RS - BYE. Section 4: Stratford 7 def Bairnsdale SS 1, Sale AH 7 def Sale JERE 1, Sale Phillipsons 6 def Sale GMS 2, Bairnsdale Laver v Sale WG&M (no score supplied), Maffra - BYE. Section 5: Sale GCP 4 def Bairnsdale 2, Sale HB 3 def Briagolong 3, Sale GFB - BYE. Section 6: Stratford 4 def Maffra Volleys 2, Heyfield 5 def Sale Specsavers 1, Bairnsdale Hewitt 5 def Maffra Aces 1.

Section 7: Longford 3 def Maffra 2, Bairnsdale 6 def Sale MoR 0, Nambrok - BYE.

“All positive reports from the children and parents from St Mary’s,” Stobie said.

“Considering the large number of schools involved, the competition was very well run - a very positive and happy atmosphere.”

Stobie said the Twilight Tournament provides numerous benefits to the region’s youngest.

“It provides local children with the opportunity to try and participate in a sport not traditionally played at our school/town, which has predominantly been involved in AFL, netball and basketball,” she said.

“It has been a great option for students who have tried traditional sports and not enjoyed them, and being a team sport, it helps to improve social skills and teamwork.

“Parents/guardians enjoy the social aspect of catching up with other parents whilst watching their child play soccer.

“Feedback I received from parents was how enjoyable it was and that their child loved their first soccer experience.”

Nambrok Denison Primary School has also entered teams for the first time this year.

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Tomorrow night’s game at 6.30pm sees Phoenix 74 Macalister Street, Sale play Hussey [referee Long Drop] and Porky’s play Mavericks [referee Mustangs].

Editorial/News At 7.20pm, Long Drop play Mustangs [referee Tel: (03) 5143 9345 Porky’s]. news@gippslandtimes.com.au The ladder following Round 10 sees Mavericks as clear leaders with 27 points and a percentage of Display Advertising 450, followed by Long Drop (24 and 200), Phoenix Tel: (03) 5143 9309 (19 and 108.9), Porky’s (16 and 76.9), Mustangs advertising@gippslandtimes.com.au (13 and 43.8) and Hussey (7 and 38.9).

Mavericks dominating touch rugby TOUCH Rugby resumed last Wednesday night following an extended break for the school holidays, which was then followed by a rather wet week.

The Mavericks showed their skill in an exceptionally fast game when they played Phoenix.

The final score was 10 tries to four and despite Phoenix going down by six they never gave up trying for the entire contest.

Bridgette McMillan, the Mavericks coach, was instrumental in the team’s win with her advice and encouragement from the sideline.

Top-scorer was Bodhi Banister with five tries.

Zoe Curran, Alissa Fenning, Cam Stuart, Lachlan Unsworth and Jordan Zielke each made one.

Marcus Sbaglia-Smith top scored for Phoenix with three classy tries.

Kate Laskowski was the only other single scorer.

Best players were Banister, Chris Luttrell, Sbaglia-Smith, Kate Laskowski and Miranda Laskowski with Andrew Williamson winning the encouragement award.

Mustangs have recruited many new players this season, with 23 individual players taking to the field. In last week’s game, 13 players took on Porky’s to win seven tries to four.

At halftime, Porky’s led four to three, then the Mustangs outplayed their opponent’s with an additional four tries, keeping Porky’s scoreless.

James Brennan and Brodie Cullen each made three tries. Ben Te aho made one. This was Cullen’s first game in the local competition.

Another first gamer, Michael Wentake made three tries for Porky’s. Taylah Ropeti made one.

Best players were Antonio Keedle-Grandeza, Corey Siebel, Luke Szarek, Emily Ung and Mia Van de Vyver with first gamer, Amelie Claringbold winning the encouragement award.

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Sharks off and away in GCL opener Liam Durkin

REPRESENTATIVE cricket commenced last Sunday.

The Gippsland Cricket League got its first look at the new Cricket Latrobe Valley taking to the GCL field for the first time.

Sale-Maffra started its season on a positive note in the senior men’s division.

The Sharks defeated Bairnsdale in a relatively competitive game out in the Briagolong bush.

The home side, not short on experience, decided to have a hit after winning the toss.

Things got off to a horrific start as Zac Hurley lasted all but one ball, but big hitter Anthony Scott and Steve Spoljaric took control soon after.

The SMCA were certainly glad to have Scott in the side, now eligible to play as his home club Yarram District moved from being affiliated with Traralgon District Cricket Association (now Cricket

Latrobe Valley) to Sale-Maffra CA in the off season.

The opener clubbed 48 from 41 balls, sending three of those balls over the rope.

Spoljaric was more circumspect, scoring 28 off 65.

Unfortunately, the day didn’t belong to anyone from Collegians Cricket Club, as Charlie Morrison joined Hurley back in the sheds with a globe next to his name and a combined total of three balls faced between the pair.

Bairnsdale was able to get back in the game thanks to the work of Adam O’Brien, who took four of the first five wickets to fall. Sale-Maffra slumped to 5/101, but the lower order was able to bat with skipper Jack Tatterson to stretch out a total of 165.

Tatterson scored 45, and battled against O’Brien who was clearly the pick of the bowlers, returning astonishing figures of 4/17 off nine overs with two maidens.

Nich Adenorff did the often understated hard job of cleaning up the tail, and took 4/30 off seven.

In reply, Bairnsdale looked on track at 3/85, but

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as they have so often done in GCL matches, SaleMaffra’s spinners tore the game open.

Slow bowlers Jack Rietschel, Jake Wynd and captain Dylan Bolton took wickets two to seven, to see Bairnsdale all out for 124 in just under 50 overs.

Botlon took the key wicket of Frank Mostert for 45, and from that point at 4/85, the visitor’s lost their last six wickets for 39 runs.

Bairnsdale captain Ryan Halford chipped in with 25, but given it was off 94 balls, it perhaps just demonstrated how tricky the Sharks spinners were to deal with.

Rietschel took 3/12 off 10 overs with five maidens and Wynd 2/16 off five, while Tatterson took the last two wickets.

IN the Under 18s, Sale-Maffra defeated Bairnsdale by 20 runs.

Batting first at Stephenson Park, the Sharks recovered after trudging to 3/33.

A half-century from Charlie Morris got the side out of trouble, and allowed them to post 151.

Zac O’Keefe hit good areas consistently for

Bairnsdale and cleaned up the tail, along with taking the last wicket of Morris for 52.

O’Keefe got one for the mantlepiece, taking 5/13 off eight overs with three maidens.

Sale-Maffra then returned fire, and managed to run through the Bairnsdale middle order on their way to victory.

The visitor’s looked in with a shot at 2/51, but suffered two collapses and were eventually bowled out for 131.

Bairnsdale lost 3/12 in the middle order, and then 3/0 at the tail end.

Sale-Maffra captain Zane Waixel nabbed three wickets, as did Jayden Taylor, who hardly put a foot wrong with 3/20 off nine overs.

WOMEN’S GCL begins this Sunday, with a round of Twenty20 matches at Catterick Crescent, Traralgon.

Sale-Maffra, Latrobe Valley and Leongatha will take part, playing each other in a round robin format.

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