Gippsland Times Wednesday November 6 2024

& MAFFRA SPECTATOR Times

Hayden (left) from Stratfordand Margot, who wasashowstopper at the Sale Showpet parade, took out the ‘prettiest dog’ category.Jemma (right) and Reggie, also from Stratford, emerged another decorated duo in the pet parade. Showstories and photos, pages 5, 32, 33 and 42.

Photo: ErikaAllen

Princes Hwy

GIPPSLAND motorists are beingtreated like “second-class citizens” by the state and federal governments, according to federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester.

In response, the federal government said Mr Cheser was not being open with Gippslanders about the levels of funding for the highway.

Mr Chester has accused the State RoadsMinisterMelissa Horne and Federal Transport Minister Catherine King of abandoning regional motorists and putting lives at risk as the Princes Highway east of Sale falls into disrepair.

“I’m terrified that local families will be killed and injured on our highway because these two ministers refuse to do their job and invest in abetter, safer road,” Mr Chester said.

“At atimewhen road trauma statistics are increasing in regional areas, we

should be spending more on road safety, not cutting projects that will save lives.

“We’reall meant to drivecars that are roadworthy …surely we can expect our main highway to be car-worthy?

“The stateand federalgovernments have cut funding for maintenance and improvements to the Princes Highway, and the road is fallingapart, particularly east of Sale.

“There are sections east of CannRiver which havebeen patchedliterally dozens of times…why not just get the job done right the first time?”

Mr Chester said he had received numerous reports from motorists and large transport company owners about damage to vehiclescaused by the deteriorating road surface on the Princes Highway.

“Inthe middle of acost of living crisis, people are paying for costly repairsto theirwheels, axelsand windscreens because the state and federal governments are refusing to spend money on

maintainingand upgrading our region’s major transport route,”MrChestersaid.

“Under the previous coalition government, we provided funds,which delivered new overtaking lanes, wider shoulders and asafer road surface, but there has been an investment strike ever since the Albanese government came to office.

“The Labor-Greens city-based MPs couldn’t care less about road safety in regional communities, and we are being treated like second-class citizens while they are gold-plating the infrastructure in Melbourne with hideously expensive projects. Rather than this obsession about saving afew minutes in Melbourne, how about we save lives in regions like Gippsland?

“Locals are angry and frustrated that they are not seeing any money flow our way to improve basic infrastructure because the Labor Party has blocked new projects. If you see agraderor bulldozer working on amajor project

in Gippsland today, Ican assure you it was fullyfunded by the previous government,and once the workisdone, there’s nothing for new road projects in our region.”

Minister King told the Gippsland Times the federal government was making “substantial investments in Gippsland”, including committing $76.4 million to new and existing projects along the Princes Highway in the last budget.

“Mr Chester has been provided with all of the information on Princes Highway funding and project start and finish and has been to my office regarding these projects on anumberofoccasions,” she said.

“He has the correct information available to him to providetothe voters of Gippsland, but chooses not to.”

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Community Corner with David Braithwaite

Stamp and coin fair

SALE Stampand Coin Club’s annual fair will be heldthis Saturdayatthe Sale Band Hall, next to the Sale Museum, Foster St. Melbourneand local stampand coin dealers will be in attendance. Tradingwill take placefrom 10am to 2.30pm.

Gold coin admission.

For more information phone Peter on 0439 918 232 Laurie on 0419 132 824.

Open

gardens

TWO Latrobe Valleygardens will be open to the public on the weekendof November 9and 10.

Open Gardens Victoria will showcasing Into The Blue, 60 Wakanene Drive, Jeeralang Junction, and 35 Madison Place, Hazelwood North. Into The Blue was transformed from abushblock to an eclectic garden in agully.Massplanting and an attention to detail make this garden worthavisit.

Madison Place is afive acre resort styled garden with sweeping views over alakeand groves of silver birch, oaks as well as native trees.

Both gardens have quirky but different styles of statues.

Visit between 10am and 4.30pm.

To visit book through TryBooking or pay cash on the day. Entry costs $10 for adults, $6 students, while under 18s are free.

Heritagetruck show

THE EastGippsland Heritage Truck Display will be held at the Maffra Recreation Reserve on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17.

The event will feature big trucks of

all ages, modeltrucks,remotecontrol trucks and live music. Full catering and coffee van will be available.

Entrycosts$10 forone day $15.00 for two. Childrenunder16willbe admitted free.

Dogs need to be on leads.

CWAcooking demo

THE finalcookingdemonstration for the year will be held by the North Gippsland Country Women's Association Group on Thursday, November 21, from 10am in the Sale CWA clubrooms, McArthur St. Members, guests and the public are welcome to the demonstration, which will be about baking Christmas goodies, including shortbread.

Cost is $10 per person and includes morning tea.

To register attendance phone Ann on 0427 310057.

CWAcraft morning

THE Avon CWA will host acraft material destash morning on Saturday, November 23, from 9am to noon in the Stratford Senior Citizens rooms, Dixon St.

Stayand enjoy acuppawith members and learnwhatthey do each year to support the community. Please note there aren't any EFTPOS facilities in the clubrooms.

For more informationphone Dianne on 0413 569 954.

If you are acommunity group and haveany newsitemsyou need publicised, feel free to email us at news@gippslandtimes.com.au. Information needs to be provided at least two weeks before the event.

Toongabbieschool fete this Saturday

TOONGABBIE Primary School students have been busy this term.

The grade five and six students have been building billy carts to race against Traralgon South Primary School. This project is and initiative developed by the Traralgon South Men’s Shed.

Race day is coming up on Friday, November 15.

The grade three and four children have been away to Waratah Bay Beach camp. Each year, the Toongabbie school joins with Traralgon South, Gormandale and Tyers to run camps program for children in grade three to six.

The camp program provides the children with the opportunity to build resilience and independence as they undertake various activities. It also provides opportunity for the children to make connections with others before moving on to secondary schooling.

Most exciting though is that the children and families are preparing for our school fete to be held this Saturday. Each class is running an activity.

The foundation and grade one students will be holding achocolate toss, the grade two and three children are having aplant stall, the grade four and five class are holding guessing games, and the grade six class have some skill tests to try.

There will be lots of food, fun carnival activities over 40 stalls and a giant silent action.

Foundation and grade one students with some of their chocolate for the chocolate toss.

Making up the ‘guess thenumber of lollies’jars. Photos: Contributed

Shirevote counting continues

WELLINGTON Shire is set to find out who its councillors for the next four years will be on Friday, when the results of the electionare set to be declared.

Based on the resultssofar, at least two incumbent councillors are set to be re-elected,with atight count set for the remaining spots on council.

The result of first preference counting from the

first batch of votes received in the Central Ward has four-term councillor Scott Rossettion3343 votes out of 8392 and Liz Foat on 2736. Both are well ahead of the expected quota of 2256votes required to secure one of the three councillor spots forthe ward.

In third place was Geoff Wells on 1405, with Jacob Veldhuizen on 908. The flow of preferences from Mr Rossetti’s and Ms Foat’s vote will determine who claims the third spot from the Central Ward, which takes in Sale.

It looks like atight race in the Northern Ward, which includes Maffra, Stratford and Heyfield.

With the quota likely to be around 1946 votes, Edward Lowe, on 2365, is in prime position to win aspot on council.

Next in line are three-term councillor Carmel Ripper (1241), Kevin Christensen (1148), John Tatterson (1136), who is seeking asecond term, followed by Jamie Hogan (886) and Christos Iliopoulos (464). Preferences willdetermine who claims the final two spots.

The Times theyare achanging

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On behalf of the Gippsland Times,I’d like to thank you for your service to the paper and the community.

In the Coastal Ward, which includes Longford, Rosedale, Yarram and the 90 Mile Beach, Garry Stephens,who is vyingfor athird term on council, had 1943 votes, more thanthe likely quota of 1913. Just belowthe quota wasCindy Madeley on 1628, followed by Catherine Bannerman (1096), incumbent Marcus McKenzie (987), Paul Mayer (981) and Robin

Counting

Fatal collision at Stratford

AWOMAN has died after being struck by acar at Stratford on Saturday morning. Emergency services werecalled to reports acar hadstruck apedestrian at the intersection of Briagolong Rd and DawsonStabout 11.10am. The yet-to-be formally identified female pedestrian died at the scene. The male driver of the car stopped at the scene and was not physically injured.

Thecircumstances surrounding the collision are being investigated, with anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage asked to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

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David Braithwaite

Sidebotham (503).

of the final batch of votes began yesterday.

From left, Scott Rossetti (Central Ward), Liz Foat (Central), EdwardLowe(Northern)and Garry Stephens (Coastal)are in good position to claimone of nine spots on Wellington ShireCouncil.

Slowlearner

ADRIVERhad hiscar impounded afterhewas foundtobedriving while suspended and with drugs in his system.

Wellington Highway Patrol on Thursday intercepted aHonda Jazz on Reeve St, Sale. Police found out the driver, a28-year-old Sale man, had his learner permit suspended on September 17 due to driving.

The male again tested positive to aroadside drugs test. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and the male be summonsed to court at alater date for drug driving and driving while suspended.

Lorraine is missing

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Lorraine.

The 69-year-old was last in contact with her family on October 18.

Previously,Lorraine has been camping in the New South Wales far south coast area, but told her family she intended to travel to Orbost.

Officers believe Lorraine might have travelled towards Geelong or might still be camping in the Orbost area.

Lorraine was travelling in her 2018White Toyota Utility, registration AXS 449. Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to amedical condition and the amount of time she has been missing.

Anyone with information has been asked to phone the Lakes EntrancePolice Station on 5155 1206.

Crash card

AMOTORCYCLE Crash Card is asmall card ridersand passengers carry in theirhelmets to provideemergencyservice personnel with their details.

The card enables first responders to quickly identify you and your emergency contact, along with personal and medicaldetails, savingvaluable time to begin medical care.

Highway ‘neglect’ prompts safety fears

From page 1

The Gippsland Times has been provided with a copy of the letter Minister Kingsent to Mr Chester in August, with information on governmentfunding for the Princes Highway.

“As you are aware, the Australian government hascommitted $316.3million towards upgrades along the Princes Highway corridor,”the minister wrote.

“The government recognises the importanceof investing in projects that not onlysupportVictoria’s growing cities andregions, butalign withstate governmentpriorities. This is why the government has committed $19.2 billion towards road andrail infrastructure in Victoria.

“As part of the government’s significant investment along the Princes Highway, $566.2 million has been committed towards 30 projectswithin the Gippsland region. Of the 30 projects, 17 have beencompleted, including $2.37million towards the Princes Highway East -Bairnsdale Median Shared PathwayfromBairnsdale-DargoRdto Forge Creek Rd project and $10.1 million towards the Princes Highway East —Princes Highway Improvements Package project.”

“At the 2024-25 gudget, the government also committed an additional $1.6milliontowards completing the Princes Highway East —Princes Highway and Bank StreetIntersection project. This has increased the government’s commitment from$4.8millionto$6.4million.The Victorian government is also contributing $400,000 towards the project.

“All intersection upgrades have been completed for this project, and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is working on traffic signal installation.

“At the 2024-25 budget, the government also committed an additional $31.1 million towards the Princes Highway East -Complete the Duplication betweenTraralgon and Sale project.

STATEMember for Gippsland SouthDanny O’Brienisseeking maintenanceworksonthe South Gippsland Highway.

Speaking in parliament, Mr O’Brien, who is also theshadowroads and road safety minister, asked Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne to explain what works will be undertaken on the South Gippsland Highway as part of the annual road maintenance schedule.

“I am aware that astaggering 2739 potholes were filled-in on this highway over the space of just four months last year,” Mr O’Brien said.

“In spite of thiswork, the highwayhas continued to deteriorate and remains in an appalling state, just like most of our state-owned roads across Gippsland.

“I am seeking assurances that works are scheduled in South Gippsland that will actually fix the roads –rather than just erect more warning signs and speed reductions.”

Mr O’Brien highlighted there had been two significant traffics accidents on the South Gippsland Highway including afatality last week.

“I am not suggesting that is related to the condition of the road –wedonot know why that occurred, but manypeople havecontacted me since, and they are concerned at the state of the South Gippsland Highway,” he said.

“We know and all agreethat safe roads save lives and that the poor state of the road surface itself can be asafety risk.

“This takesthe government’s commitment for this project from$202.6 millionto$233.7million. Works are currently underway and once completed, are expected to increase capacity, improve safety and travel times, and support economic development in the region.”

Meanwhile, the letterstatedthe minister’s understanding that planning for the Traralgon bypass was on hold while critical information on the rehabilitiation of the Loy Yan coal mine was being finalised. The state governmentwas also contacted for comment.

“The government is talking up its road maintenance plans, so what is in it for the South Gippsland Highway this summer?”

Member forGippsland Darren Chester claims the Princes Highway is falling apart through neglect.

Photo: Contributed

Member forGippsland South DannyO’Brien wants maintenance works on the South Gippsland Highway. Photo: Contributed

This Honda Jazz wasimpounded after its driver wasfound to

Lorrainehas long grey hair andisofslim build. Photos:Contributed

Sunshines on the

ErikaAllenand StefanBradley

THE 159th Sale and District Agricultural Society Sale Show was golden, welcoming more than 10,000 attendees at the weekend.

The annual show is asignificant part of the region’s history, spanning over acentury.Not only doesitbecome history, but it also celebratesit with the feature theme, the Gippsland goldfields. In paying homage to an industry that began in the 1860s, ‘gold’ was amotif highlighted in many displays in theExhibition Pavillion, including flower displays. Agolden pot of pansies by Sue Higgins wassuchanexample and wasthe best amongst entries in the ‘Going Gold –gold pot with plantorplant’ category.

Local historian Peter Synan wrote that “gold transformed Sale”inatwo-page summary of Sale’s role in the illustrious industry for the Sale Show. The summarycan be foundinthe Sale Show’s schedule– https://showday.online/show/saleshow –for anyone interested in reading.

Mr SynanwrotealthoughSalewas never a goldfield, it linkedother fields to miners and provisions because it was atransport hub with an inland port and was on the main road to Port Albert. The gold fever hit Sale, and its population quadrupled in adecade, supporting and attracting business,including 10 additional hotels. The town was Cobb &Co’s headquarters when its Melbourne to Sale coachservice openedin1865inpre-railway times. Even the Sale Show caught gold fever and once hosted amineral exhibition.

Amineral exhibition returned to the show this year. In the Maclachlan Pavillion, gold nuggets, other precious stones and equipment used to pan and clean gold were displayed.

Exhibitors included historical societies from Sale, Bairnsdale, Stratford and Foster; McMillan Rockhounds,Maffra, who displayed local stones found around the Avon River and Hammill’s Quarry, Boisdale;and the Prospectors and Miners Association Victoria East Gippsland branch, whose display included the history of the largest gold nugget found in Gippsland. It was reportedly found in 1895 near Merrijig Creek, south-east of Dargo.

The show is also an opportunity to showcase the district’s bestequestrianism, art, floristry, culinary talent, and livestock. This year was no exception. By 9am Friday morning, equestrian competitors tooktothe MainArena in events like the Jack and Nancy Williamson Memorial Junior Rider OverHurdles, interschoolshowring, and open jumping ring.

It continued into the evening with the Shetland steeplechase. Then, four-legged friends were swapped out for four-wheeled vehicles as Sam Xuereb’s Monster Circus stole the show,featuring the Devil’s Taxi and Son of the Devil monster trucks.

The Fridaynight finale wasa dazzling fireworks display by Fitzpatrick’s Fireworks.

The Kidz Zone and petting zoo were frequented by excited children, who couldhave theirfaces painted, score aballoon animal from aclown, and participate in the pet parade on Saturday.

Children still eagerly clamberedonto rides, waving at their parents below.

Animal judging began, featuring beef and dairy cattle, as well as poultry.

Sale and District Agricultural Society secretary Vanessa Telfersaiditwas afantastic weekend with ideal weather and agreat turn-out across all days, including the equestrian events on Sunday afternoon.

“Saturday (turn-out) numbers were even better than they were last year -our best guess is 12,000 over the weekend,” Ms Telfer said.

“The fireworks and the monster trucks went off withabang. Thecrowds were well-behaved -no

issues.

“The goldfields theme was such agreat idea The kids loved doing the gold panning and metal detecting. We had great exhibitionsofgold-themed displays, including as part of the floral art.”

There will surely be anew theme next year, but what that could be is yet to be determined.

With shows across the country struggling to continue, the Sale Show,aswell as the Maffra Show, appear to be in great shape.

Ms Telfer believed the issueaffectingall of these shows, including the Sale Show, was findingenough volunteers.

“We have been fortunate enough to have agreat committee, and with all theirhelp we’ve been able to keep the show going. Butweare still looking for more volunteers,” she said.

One big change this year was Trish Brown taking over from Sue French as chief steward of the Exhibition Pavilion, as reported in last Tuesday’s Gippsland Times.MsFrench took on this role for decades, but Ms Brown was able to build on it and set-up agreat future for theExhibition Pavilion at the Sale Show.

“I believe (the pavilion) was an outstanding success and Iwas made to feel very, very welcome by all the other stewards. It was an absolute privilegeto be apart of this journey with them,” Ms Brown said.

Ms Brown said the entire show hasseen fantastic support from the community, and the talent from the exhibitors was very high.

Morefromthe Sale Show, pages 32, 33 and 42.

Scarlett, Emily andAndyfromSale exploring the rides on Saturdaymorning.

Kids enjoyed the adrenalineinducing Hurricane.

Photos:Erika Allen

Centrecelebrations

ErikaAllen

AN ANNIVERSARY 40 years in the making took place in the Gippsland Centre Sale last week.

The $21.6millionGippsland Centreshopping complex was officially opened on October 29, 1984, by Treasurer of Victoria Robert Jolly with 1000 guests in attendance.

The following day, City of Sale mayor Geoff Rossetti and 1983 Miss Victoria JeanineClarke were on hand to welcome shoppers into the complex, featuring four chain stores, including Safeway and Target, and 49 specialty shops.

Over30peopleattended last week's celebration, listening to guest speakers, watching afilmabout the centre's history, browsing newspapersand photos, and eating cake.

Gippsland Centre Sale's management team compiled avisual retrospective of the centre's construction. Theretrospective displaysphotographs from1984asthe centre was beingbuilt, plus newspaperclippings highlighting its milestones andcontroversies.

Tied in with the centre's construction was a decade-long battle to have the old Sale railway station relocated fromthe north side of the Desailly and Cunningham Sts intersection to Pettit St. At last week's celebrations, former Sale City engineer Alan Lewis spoke about these challenges.

FormerCity of Sale mayor and local historian Peter Synan,who was mayor throughout the centre's construction, was also in attendance.

IncumbentWellington Shire councillor Scott Rossetti, whose father Geoff was mayor when the centre opened, addressed the small crowd about conversations with his father and his memory of the opening day.

Moreabout the centre's history,page31.

Rental reformsunveiled

THE state government has announcedreforms to give more rights to renters.

Amongthe reforms are preventing landlords from evicting atenant at the end of their fixedterm leasewithout causeand capping lease break fees to no more than four weeks.

Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams announced the government would do six things to make renting fairer:

Stop landlords making dubious bond claims without evidence;

Ban ‘no fault’ evictions, so renters can’t be kicked out of ahome for no reason;

Ban the extra fees that get charged;

Ban charging for ‘background check’ fees for rental applications;

Cap the cost of breaking alease, and;

If arenter needs an extra key or fob for their apartment, they get one.

These reforms will be introduced to parliament in stages over the next 12 months, with some –including the ban on no reason notices –before the end of the year.

The reforms build on the work the government is already doing to protect renters –including launching Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria, creating aportable bonds scheme, and establishingthe rentingtaskforce to crack down on dodgy landlords and agents.

“Renters’ rights are all about respect –that’s the principle that we are trying to bring to the rental market through more than 130 reforms, andthat’s why we are leadingthe nationonit,” Minister Williams said.

“By banning fees and charges on rental payments and applications, and crackingdown on unfair bond claims, we’re putting more money back in the pockets of renters.”

Tenants Victoria welcomed the measures to better protect the rights of renters, who make up almost30per cent of Victorians, in their homes. Its chief executive Jennifer Beveridge said "housing is an essential service and a human right".

“Extending the ban on no-reason evictions gives renters more security.Itputs them on amore evenfooting to requestrepairs, for example, in the knowledge that rental providers cannot ask them to leave without areason under the law,” Ms Beveridge said.

Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said while he supported protecting the rights of renters,there would be little benefit to Gippsland renters when they are not able to find ahome to rent in the first place.

“There is aperception the government seems to embrace that landlords are rich and greedy withmultiplerental propertiesintheirportfolio, but the reality is that most of the landlords in Gippsland and across the state are mum and dad-type investors who have used theirsavings or superannuation to invest in and help keep our rental market afloat,” Mr O’Brien said.

“According to the Australian Tax Office, the top rental provider occupations are registered nurses, office administrators and primary or secondary school teachers.

“These reforms, in addition to asuite of new land taxes are going to leave landlords questioningtheir investment and risk them leaving the market in favourofshort-term rentals like Airbnb.

“A quick search online will show that many towns in my electorate are already being impacted by this growingtrend as property owners understandably seek maximum return on their investment.”

Mr O’Brien said that at the time of writing there were more than 20 full-houses listed on AirBnB in Sale alone.

“Underthe Allan Labor government there have been no incentives for landlords to offer their homes to long term renters. We need a state government thatcan find the balance and ensure both renters and landlords are protected.”

Data released by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing earlier this year showed social housing stock across Gippsland decreased from 4874 in 2015,to4834asofJune30, 2023.

“Thesefigures are particularly alarming when you consider that the socialhousing waitlist has also doubled in this time,” Mr O'Briensaid.

“These reforms will likely drive landlords away from investing in rentals in Victoria and only serve to exacerbate the issue."

Community Consultation -decommissioning of oil &gas infrastructure in Bass Strait

Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd (Esso), awholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd, is committed to operating and decommissioning its Gippsland and Bass Strait facilities safelyand effectively.After delivering energy to Australia for over 50 years, many of the Bass Strait oil and gas fields are now reaching the end of their productive life. As planning for decommissioning progresses, Esso is focused on safely shutting-down non-producing facilities and ensuring they stay safe throughout the entire decommissioning process.

Community Information Sessions

If you’d like to know more about plans for Decommissioning of platforms and pipelines in Bass Strait, the Esso Consultation Team will be hosting community information sessionsatthe following locations:

Monday 18 November 2024 -Welshpool

The Esso Consultation Team will also be available to discuss all current activities, including: Gippsland Basin Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigations

Kipper -Sub-Sea Drilling Turrum Phase 3Drilling

• South-East Australia Carbon Capture &Storage (SEA CCS) Project.

Like to be consulted about these activities?

Esso is working to identify and consult with relevant persons [stakeholders] whose functions, interests, or activities may be affected by one or more of Esso’s proposed activities.

Please fill in the Esso Consultation Questionnaire (sli. do) in the Esso Consultation Hub to let us know if you’d like to be consulted or have any questions or feedback.

Welshpool Memorial Hall

49 Main Street, Welshpool

Monday 18 November 2024 –Lakes Entrance

On the Wharf Café, Bullock Island Lakes Entrance

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Sale

The Criterion Hotel

90 Macalister Street, Sale

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Foster

Foster WarMemorial Arts Centre

Main Street, Foster

Wednesday,20November 2024 -Leongatha

South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance (SGBLLEN)

71 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha

All the above sessions willrun from 5.00pm -7.00pm with apresentation aboutdecommissioning.

We encourage you to come along and ask questions or to raise any concerns you may have. Please register your attendance by emailing: consultation@exxonmobil. com

If these dates and times don’t suit, please contact us at consultation@exxonmobil.com or by phone on 03 9261 0000.

Please refer to the NOPSEMA brochure Consultation on offshore petroleum environment plans brochure. pdf (nopsema.gov.au) to understand more about consultation on offshore petroleumenvironment plans assessed under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Environment) Regulations 2023.

Your feedback and our response will be included in the relevant regulatory application documentation and submitted to the regulator

Please connect us with other interested people If there is anyone you know who may be interested in our activities, we encourage you to share this information with them.

To findout more information

For more information about Esso’s activities and other projects, please go to the Esso Consultation Hub at: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/ locations/australia/our-approach

Peter Synan, former City of SaleMayor,cuts the 40thbirthdaycake on Wednesday.

Former Sale City engineerAlan Lewis, with Gippsland CentreSale administration manager Tamara Williams,centre receptionistDiane vanden Broek and incumbentWellingtonShire councillor ScottRossetti.

Photos: Erika Allen

Seaspraya Tidy Towns

SEASPRAY wasthe only Gippsland representative at the Tidy TownsAwards in Melbourne last week (Monday October 28).

The Seaspray Ratepayers Association’s historic signboardwalk, which has been constructed along the town’s foreshore reserve, was afinalist in the Heritage and Culture category.

It was an amazing achievement for the project to finish as arunner up alongside submissions from much larger towns across Victoria. The winner in the Heritage and Culture category was the ‘Kelly Trials Exhibition’ at the Beechworth Historic Courthouse. Thethirdfinalist in the category was Beechworth’sGolden Horseshoe Festival.

Seaspray Ratepayers Association president Kaylene Wheeler attended the awardsceremony at Melbourne’sSouth Wharf, alongsidevice-president Zoe Curtis, and said it wasanincredible honour for Seaspray to be named as afinalist in the awards against such strong competition.

“Seaspray has always had asuccessfulhistory withthe Tidy Towns awards with the town receiving many awards in the 1980s and ‘90s,” Mrs Wheeler said.

“Our town looks more and more beautiful each year so we are thrilled to have been recognised by the judges again.”

The Seaspray Historic Signboard Walkwas aproject drivenbyMrs Wheelerand Seaspray historian Sue Kennedy and includes 12 signboards installed along the town’s foreshore reserve between the caravan park and the Seaspray General Store between 2022-2023.

Mrs Wheelersaidthe signboards weren’t designed to provide acomprehensive history of the town, rather to offer 'a smattering of Seaspray life', including beachside fashionsinthe 1920s, the supply of fresh bread and milk to campers in the 1920s and 1930s, the beginnings of the general store,

theclearing of the Sale to Seaspray road, early townscapes and the beginning of the tennis club.

“Preserving the town’s richand wonderful history has always been agoalofthe SeasprayRatepayers Association,” Mrs Wheeler said.

“And in late 2021 the association voted overwhelmingly to support this project away to record andshowcase aspectsofthe town’s history for the benefit of locals and visitors.”

This project compliments other historic projects completed by the Seaspray Ratepayers Association over the past 10 years, including the 2016 centenary celebrations, turning two unstable pine treesin Memorial Park intotwo wood-carvedstatues (a World War 1soldier and nurse) and apermanent plaque installed at the surf club to mark the 75th anniversary of ahistoric wartimeincident that occurred on the beach on Boxing Day 1943 when aRAAF aircraft completing target exercises in the vicinity severed the lower legs of ayoung local girl and the foot of an older man.

In 2020 the Seaspray Ratepayers Association also restored alone grave on the outskirts of town in conjunction of the 150th anniversary of the burial.

“These historic signboards have been overwhelmingly positively received,” Mrs Wheeler said.

“On weekends is it almost impossible to look along the foreshore walk and not see people reading the signboards. In summer this activity provides respite fromthe head of the beach, and in cooler monthsit provides an alternative activity for those who still want to visit the beach but conditions mean the sand and surf isn’t as welcoming as it could be.”

This is the 42nd year Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria has hosted the Tidy Town awards, which are open to all towns with populations of lessthan 20,000. Given Seaspray has apopulation closer to 200, it’s quite remarkable the town held its own in this year’s awards.

People enjoying Seaspray’s historic signboardwalk which wasrunner up in the Heritageand Culturecategory at theTidyTowns Awards

Together, KayleneWheeler and Sue Kennedy,werethe driving force behind Seaspray’s historic signboardwalk. Photos: Contributed

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Newspapers, whichare willing to report the truth impartially, and without fear or favour, are a necessary and essential element in the sustenance of our democracy.

Our freedom rests on truth.

Today, we see aworrying trend across much of mainstream western media: whatisprinted, is no more thanpropaganda supportingselect vested interests, and this is worryingly, at the expense of the foundationsofour democracy.

Like so manyother formerlyglued-on and lifelong readers, Inolonger buy the daily Melbourne, or national, newspapers.

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Thinking globally, and acting locally, is not just aslogan. It is an important and effectivestrategy.

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Nuclear details needed

IT is abit richfor Darren Chester (Gippsland Times,25/10) to be asking for a“facts-based campaign” and “a calm and rationalconversation based on facts,technology and environmental science”whenitisheand his Coalition colleagues who have refused to release any details of their nuclear proposal.

Four months on, we have zero additionalinformationonit, but we do have aseries of contradictory statements from across the spectrum of Coalition philosophies.

If they were genuineabout such adebate, then they would have, by now, releasedthe detailed modelling and supporting expert opinions they claim to have.

So,isthe proposalagenuine idea or are they just chasing political advantage through secrecy, or is it just asmokescreen for walking away from emissions reductions targets?

With the HouseSelectCommittee on Nuclear

not due to report until April30, Ifear they will use thatinquiry process to defer anyrelease of details until after their report.

With an election due shortly thereafter, we may end up with little time for his “calm and rational” conversation.

John Gwyther Coongulla

Put dementia on agenda

WITH two-in-three people with dementia thought to be living in thecommunity,yet two in three peopleadmittingthat they know very little about dementia -community education is the key to increased dementia awareness.

That’s why Dementia Australia has developed afree, easy to use Community Education Toolkit designed to enable community groups and organisations to self-deliver informativeand interactive sessions about brain health and dementia.

So please, Icall on all community and club leaders to put dementia on their agenda–from social, sporting, recreational, retirement villages, educational, corporate, local government and faith-based groups to take the first step towards building awareness about dementia with their clients or members. Visit dementia.org.au/community-education-toolkit or email Innovation@dementia. org.au for more information.

Please call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 for free expert advice and support available 24/7.

Dementia Australia’sCommunity Education Toolkit is funded by The Lionel &Yvonne Spencer Trust.

Professor Tanya Buchanan Chief executive, Dementia Australia

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Local advertising slides on show

SALE Men’s Shed has provided aspecial lightbox to view some advertising slides once shown at the Prince Regent Theatre which are sure to bring back memories.

The dozen slides promote cars, carpets and blinds, Tattersallslottery, upcoming movies and Heyfield Milk and Cream.

Alan Huckell from the Men’s Shed designed and constructed the light box which forms part of the display on ‘Movies in Sale’ at the Sale Historical Museum at 130 Foster St.

The slides and the advertisingschedule came from Val Morgan Advertising, still significant in cinema advertising, which was formed in 1894.

The first movies in Sale were shown at Victoria Hall, but in the 1920s two purpose-built theatres were erected in Sale.

Thefirst was the Palais Theatre in Raymond St, next door to oneofWDLeslies’ stores. This was constructed by the Glover family on the site of its grain store, opening on December 2, 1926,with The Only Way,starring Sir John Martin Harvey.

The Only Way was aplaybased on the 1859 Charles Dickens novel ATale of Two Cities

Afew weeks later, on January 4, 1927, the lavish Prince Regent Theatre was opened by Combined Victorian Theatres, screening The Thief of Bagdad starring ‘The King of Hollywood’, Douglas Fairbanks, “with ample opportunity to display his athleticism”, according to the Gippsland Times of the day.

Mayor of Sale William Stevens officiated at both openings.

At the time, both theatres were showing silent moviesand orchestras, or at least apianist, accompanied the program.Talkies were introduced in the 1930s with aTalkies Bus also touring district towns from 1932.

Within two years the Regent operators conceded they had over-invested and the theatres combined at the end of 1928, with the Regent eventually being bought out by the Glover family (who later alsoacquired Victoria Hall to reduce further competition).

The theatres were not only used for movies but for dancing, musical concerts, plays and fashion parades and other fundraising events. The Palais wasalso used for indoor roller skating and later became the city’s first indoor basketball stadium.

The final movie shown at the Regent was Jane Eyre,screened in February 1973 by George and PatGloverwho hadleasedthe theatre fromthe family company for its final decade.

DeveloperHanover Holdings, whichdemolished the Palais and constructed aColes New World Store, also demolished the Regent but plans for a large store and several smaller shops on the Regent storenever eventuated and only Specsavers and its neighbours in Cunninghame St were constructed.

The back wall of the theatreremains in the carpark.

The exhibition at the Sale HistoricalMuseum includes photographs and memorabilia fromthe time.The Foster St museum is open from 1.30pm to 4pm each Wednesday and Sunday.

Alan Huckell from Sale Men’s Shedand LindaCam, amember of the Gloverfamilywho ran the theatres, check out the slides on the new light box.

Photo: Contributed

Era to end, with storeclosing

ErikaAllen

AFTER more than fourdecades of providing quality furniture and personal service,Chris Webster Furniture will be closing its doors at theend of December.

The store beganin1981asChris Webster Interiors in awarehouse on Bond St, Sale. A1989 feature in the Gippsland Times reported that cane and pinefurniture wassoldinitiallyuntil more exclusive brands like Tessa, Parker, and Moran were introduced.

The storealsoinstalled vertical drapes and manufactured pine bookcases.

Business boomed, reportedlyattracting customers from Latrobe Valley and as far as Merimbula.

The store moved to grander premises in 1986. Chris Webster Furniture remains today in the 20,000-square-foot showroom on Union St,Sale ATraralgon store opened in 1989.

The current owner, John Hutchins, bought the businessin1993after working alongside the original owner, Chris Webster, for four years. He and Margo Maher, along-standing staff member, have maintained the store’s reputation for quality andcustomer service ever since.

Margojoked thatwhile some peoplehave mistakenher for John’s mother, she’s not sure whether to take it as acompliment but emphasised that although they’re not family,they make agreat working team.

Over the years, the store became knownfor more than just furniture sales. Margo and John built personal connections with their customers, often advising on home décor andreturning to check on purchases.

As far as iconic jingles go, Chris Webster Furniture, being the ‘place to shop for quality and service’, is as catchy as it is true.

It’s what John and Margohope the store is remembered for.

“We’ve always prided ourselves in quality, but also too in the service,” Margo said.

“Yes,you have asale, but John is thelastperson at the end of the sale because …he’ll load it on the truck,hedelivers it into the person’s house and sets it up for them, and that then is the end of asale,”she said.

John proudly said they’d never had acomplaint they couldn’t resolve.

“Every sale I’ve made is ahighlight,” Margo shared, because it’s notjust about the furniture; it’s about knowing the customers and meeting their specific needs.

“If they tell me that (they) have an area that requires 10 chairs, for instance, you source what’s available, and I’ve been asked back on many occasions to come and have alook at the end product, which is fantastic.”

When the store announced it would be closing on its Facebook page, customers responded with thanks and support. Some commented on the quality of furniture and service and that their houseshad been fully furnished by Chris Webster Furniture. Another comment saidthe store has been a“fixture in Sale”.

Reflecting on the history, Margo fondly remembered the early days.

“I’ve been here right from the beginning,”she said.

“We had wonderful support from the local people, and the store went from strength to strength.”

John shared similar sentiments, noting how they have always prioritisedselling top-quality Australian-made products.

Some of their favourite bygone furniture brands include Davis Furniture–John and Margo’s

favourite, which had its boomtime between 199497 –aswell as Moran and Janda.

“Twenty years ago,95per cent of (furniture) was Australian made,” he said.

But overtime, localmanufacturinghas dwindled, replaced by cheaperimports.Despite this, the store has maintained its dedication to supporting Australian products, with over half of its current floor stock being Australian-made.

The store has weathered many changes in the furniture industry.

John noted ashift away from classic furniture pieces like display cabinets and tallboys impacted independents like Chris Webster Furniture.

He explained that because furniture like entertainment units and other cabinetry were being built into houses, the market for that type of furniture had diminished.

The decision to close comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and after years of grappling with changing consumer habits, such as online shopping and economic challenges.

“It’s gotten really tough,” John admitted.

“The way things have been over the last five years has made it more and more difficult to make it comfortable.”

John explained customers often came in hoping to replace a cheaply made lounge suite that lasted only six months, but by then, it’s hard for them to afford ahigher-quality replacement.

As the closurenears, John and Margo reflected on thecommunity they have served and the memories they’ve made. BeyondChris WebsterFurniture, the pair have beenheavily involved in sporting clubs, with John acoach across Maffra, Sale and Woodside. Margo played, umpired and coached netball and basketball.

“It’sgoingtobequite difficult… not dealing with people.I love it,” John said.

For Margo, it’s the personal relationships and the daily routine she’ll miss most.

“I’ll miss having my morning coffee made for me every morning. John’s my barista,” Margo laughed.

“And, of course, the lovely people we’ve worked with over the years.”

Margo will also miss walking through the front door.

“I mean walking in the same door for 40 years, that’s ahuge achievement for astart.”

The closure’s impactonthe local business landscape is significant. Chris Webster Furniture is one of severalsmall businesses facing similar challenges.

“It’s sad to see the main street so quiet,” John said, alluding to closed stores and the broader economic strains in the region.

Whilethe closure marksthe endofanera,Chris WebsterFurniture’slegacy will liveoninthe homes of the manycustomers who’ve furnished their spaces with pieces from the store.

“I think Chris definitely left alegacy in setting up abusiness like it has been. And, of course, then Johnpurchasedthe business,and it’s gone from strength to strength as well, so John will be leaving alegacy,” Margo said.

Neither John nor Margo knew exactly what lay in their futurewhenthey sat down on an Australianmade couch to chat withthe Gippsland Times Perhaps semi-retirement and more volunteering.

“I’d justliketosay thankyou to all the lovely people that I’ve been able to deal with over those many years and it’s been apleasure to be able to assist them in their purchases,” Margo said.

“That’s just true,” John reiterated.

MargoMaherand JohnHutchins have been the determined duo behind Chris Webster Furniture for over 30 years.

Photo: ErikaAllen

ONE POINTERS

1. Who played the male title role in the 2004 film “Van Helsing”?

2. Which animal is associated with the constellation Taurus?

3. Which Hollywood actor is best known for being the onlyperson to play Jason Bourne?

4. What countryinvented tea?

TWOPOINTERS

5. Which Disney princess talks to the most animals?

6. What actress played Dolly in Hello Dolly?

7. Siberia makes up over 50% of what country?

8. True or false: Thomas Edison discovered gravity

THREE POINTER

9. How many AFL clubs have birds as their mascots?

10. Which Australian singer/songwriter was married to LizaMinnelli?

11. True or false: eating too many carrots makes your skin turn orange

12. What was the birth name of boxing legend Muhammad Ali?

FOUR POINTER

13. Famed Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight was born in which Latrobe Valley town?

14. What African animal are part of the mongoose family? FIVE POINTER

15. I’ll give you five capital cities; you give me the country? One point for each correct answer

1. Kabul 2. Santiago 3. Copenhagen 4. Cardiff 5. Bangkok

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Augmented reality adventureatGuthridge PS

AFTER the success of last year’s performance, Guthridge Primary School will present another immersive augmented reality experience, Quest for the Last Light of Luminaera

This free event will take place next week, and promises to be an unforgettable blend of reality and fantasy for all participants.

Set in the mystical realm of Luminaera, where wizards, unicorns, trolls, and fairies dwell, the land’s very survival is at stake.

The evil Coven of Shadows is threatening to extinguish the Luminance Core,the heart of all magic in Luminaera, derived from light itself.

Without it, the magic that powers the realm will fade into darkness.

Now,it’suptoyou to embark on aperilous journey to protect the core fromfalling into the hands of the Coven. The fate of Luminaera lies in your hands —will you succeed in saving it from eternal shadow?

This immersive journey will transport the audience into aworld where they are the hero, tasked with restoring light and magic to the realm.

The Luminance Core must be saved, or the realm will be plunged into eternal shadow.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of aunique

Game review: Welcome to the Mario Party

StefanBradley

IT’S like the party never stopped.

The older MarioParty (MP) gamesreleased in the late 90s and early 2000s were some of my favourites as akid.

The basic MP gameplay revolves around you playing acharacter on aboard game for aset number of turns. You roll adice each turn to move around the board and interact with the map or other players, and then at the end of that turn all players compete in amini-game to earn coins. Trade coins for astaronthe board, and whoever has the most stars at the end wins.

The serieshas had its upsand downs, sometimes experimenting for the better or worse,orjust releasing lazy cash grabs. So I’ve been ignoring the series for years, but here is Jamboree,which is exactly what this series needed.

Jamboree goes back to the roots of the early titles, but there’s plenty of customisable modes and ways to play, so it’s arespectable step forward, and enough to bring backolder players who haven’t played an MP titleinawhile. Shame that the music is annoying at times and the graphics ain’t great. There’samixture of old and new mini-games and boards, most of which are well-designed. My

favourite mini-games are the ‘last man standing’, and Idislike the ones with too many rounds. The main annoyance of this game is the pacing, which has plagued the series since the beginning. Some of thesemini-games or turns justgoonfor way toolong, so there’s so much waiting around. It’s the little things that add to the frustration -dowe need to watch each character’s victory animation every time they purchase an item?

Online modes against other players were quite laggy, which is aproblem in mini-games where you need good timing, but it’s hard to know if it’s the game’s fault or Gippsland broadband. Playing against other players fromacross the world or against faraway friends is better than watching computer-controlled characters take their turns, but it still doesn’t compare to competing with friends in the same room as you.

Thisnew Mario Party destroys friends and families one mini-gameata time, just like the old days. If Ihad this game as akid back in the day Iwould have absolutely loved it, with the customisable options sealing the deal. You can turnoff motion-controlled mini-games and there’s amission-based single-player mode.

This is essential for your next gathering. It’s a feature-rich party game with plentyofdifferent ways to play, no matter your gameplay skill.

It’s all ‘simple’ until something goes wrong.

Call Ryan, Robert and the team.

performance experience that merges cutting-edge technology with imaginative storytelling.

The adventurewill take place at Guthridge Primary School, where participantswill be guided through the quest using QR codes, amap,aninventory and interactive clues.

Grade five and six families have been especially invited to join aspecial launch event on Monday, November11, celebrating the starsofthe show and their families.

The events on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12 and 13 will be open to all.

People have been asked to bring adevicewith data and aweb browser (such as Safari or Chrome),

ensuring it’s fully charged with the volume turned up. Using AR technology, participants will be able to follow aseries of interactive clues to help protect Luminaera from the approaching darkness. Participants just need to use their camera app to scan the QR codes at each step, summoning allies and receiving guidance along the way. No additional apps are needed.

To immerse themselves even more, participants are free to dress up in mythical costumes, such as wizards, fairies and unicorns.

Formore information phone Guthridge Primary School on 5144 3633.

SuperMario Party Jamboree is out nowfor Nintendo Switch. Review copy provided by Nintendo.

Penny Glover,Lilly Williams, Rachel Cortejosand Khadijat Hanafi will perfom in ‘Quest forthe Last Light of Luminaera’. Karissa Jones, MaddisonHill andZaidenSleeman. Photos:Contributed

Noonan and Schaupp tomorrow night

Stefan Bradley

TOMORROWatThe Wedge,Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp, both ARIA award-winning musicians, will be celebrating some of Australia’s greatest female artists through reimagined covers of iconic songs with aclassical feel.

The show presents the pair’s new album, Songsofthe SouthernSkies Volume 2,a collection of 12 songs that celebrates the greats such as Missy Higgins, Sia and Kylie Minogue through to DameOlivia Newton-John and Aunty Ruby Hunter -all beautifullyreimagined for the masterful and virtuosic playing of Ms Schaupp’s classical guitar. The showwill alsorevisittunes from the first Southern Skies volume.

Ms Noonan said she preferred to call their takes on the songs as ‘reimagined’, rather than simply ‘covers’,asthey commissioned classical composers to write brand new parts for the classical guitar. With so many great Australian artists it out there, it was tough for the pair to narrow down the choices.

“I started with avery very long list of my favourite singer songwriters and then we had to cull it down! We wanted to representabrand range of women who have had interestingand diverse careers -interestingly most of them are working musicianmothers like Karin and Ialso,” Ms Noonan said.

“I’ve knownMissy(Higgins) since she was about 16 whenI took her (on) one of her first tours. Ialsomet Sarah Blasko around the same time and Ihave loved watching their careers soar and their artistry grow.

“Then we have women Ireally looked up to as an emerging artist-womenlike KateCeberano and Deborah Conway, andthen we also wanted to pay tribute to extraordinary women we have lost in recent years; Dame Olivia Newton-John and the beautiful Aunty Ruby Hunter.

“We have two of my heroes joining us on the album also -Kate Ceberano and the gorgeous Clare Bowditch, who also sang with us on Songs of the Southern Skies Volume 1,12years ago.”

The show will be Ms Noonan and Ms Schaupp’s together in ‘duet mode’.

“It’s truly amazing the amount of different colours and timbres atrue virtuoso classicalguitarist can make with the one instrument -itreally is a thing of wonder in the hand of agreat composer/arranger and aguitarist like Karin.

Karin plays abeautiful bespoke Australian hand made guitar -aclassic wave top classicalguitar madeby Australia master luthier Jim Redgate,” Ms Noonan said.

“In this busy, noisy and difficult world, Ithink there is something soothing about the simplicity of just the human voice and abeautiful nylon string classical guitar.

“I would just encourage people to supportlocal independentAussie artists as much as possible if they can -it’ssuch adifficult time with the risingcost of living, so we really genuinely appreciate people investing their precious dollars into buying tickets to our concertshonestly Aussie artists need you more than ever, and we are sincerely grateful for your support.”

It’s been over adecade for the second Songs of the Southern Skies album, but Ms Noonan says another follow-up is “absolutely” apossibility.

“This album is acelebration of 20 yearsofmusicalfriendship and although we havebusycareersassoloistsand Karin is also head of classical guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, we love making music together and there is no shortageofincredible Australian artists to celebrate,” Ms Noonan said.

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp will be performing at The Wedge, Sale, tomorrow night from 8pm. All ticketscost $69 each, and are available from www.thewedge.com.au

Tracklistingfor the new record

Songsofthe Southern Skies Volume 2

by Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp, with original artist

See ‘The Old Oak’ tonight at The Wedge

BRITISHdirector Ken Loachwill be celebrated by the Sale Film Society tonight as the group comes together for its monthly meeting.

Screening for the occasion is 2023 film The Old Oak,which could well be 87-year-old Loach’s final picture.

Society president Dr Rob Ziffer described the feature as a“poignanttaleoftwo communities struggling with their disenfranchisement”.

“The key character, TJ Ballantyne(DaveTurner) is the publican of the last hotel in an old mining town, now destitute after the mine’s closure,” Dr Ziffer said.

“The pub is the sole remaining space for people to congregate in, but tension is aroused when Syrian refugees are placed in accommodation in the village.

“TJ strikesuparelationship with one of the refugees,Yara(Ebla Mari) as they attemptto assimilate.”

The Old Oak premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the coveted Palme D’Or (Golden Palm) and was later nominated for Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA Awards.

Loach’s career began in the 1960s at the BBC, where he directed several television productions, before earning widespread attention with the feature Kes.Hewentontodirect several more movies, many focused on issues of social justice.

Dr Ziffer cited Loach as one of his favourite directors, naming 1966’s Cathy Comes Home and 2016’s I, Daniel Blake as highlightsina long and storied career.

The Sale Film Society is meeting tonight at The Wedge. As usual, the screening commences at 7.30pm, with prospective attendeesencouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior for drinks with their fellow movie-buffs.

Entry is free to members and $10 to non-members.

This will be the society’spenultimate meeting of 2024, with one final screeningtobehosted in December. For moreinformationaboutthe group and its upcoming events, headtothe officialwebpage, salefilmsociety.wordpress.com

Katie Noonan’s technical mastery andpurevoicemakes her oneof Australia’s mostbelovedvocalists. Guitarist Karin Schaupp (front) is an internationally sought-after recitalistand soloist. Photo:Contributed

 WELLINGTON Shire Council’s free mental health awareness program, Mind Your Mates, will be held at Maffra Neighbourhood House on Tuesday, November 19, from 1pm to 3pm.

The program is available for people aged 18 years and over to boost emergency resilience andpreparedness in the community.

 THE Maffra RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day service will be held on Monday from 10.45am at the Maffra Cenotaph, corner of Johnson and Foster Sts.

The service will be followed by abarbecue lunch from noon at the RSL rooms, “Shelton”, Boisdale St.

Thetrainingprovidestipsand resourcesto promotelife-changing conversations with family,friends and colleagues,athome, workplace or the community.

To book or ask any questions phone Amy at Wellington Shire Council on 5142 3798.

 MAFFRA Garden Club will next meet on Monday from noon at Margaret and Chris Currant’s home, Boisdale St, Maffra, followed by avisit to Christine and Alan in Edward St.

 FIRST aid and CPR lessons run by Kemp Aquatics will be held at Maffra Neighbourhood House on Tuesday, November 19, from 6pm until 9pm.

Thecompetitionwillbefor the best rose or roses. BYO lunch, cup and chair.

All students must must enrol and complete online learning prior to the course date.

For more information phone Jeanette on 0438 456 491.

To book phone Kemp Aquatics on 5141 1127 or Maffra Neighbourhood House on 0422 941 326.

Probus club marks one year

SALE Combined Probus Club recently celebrated itsfirst birthday.

Guests from the Maffra Ladies, Maffra Men, Sale Ladiesand Traralgon Combined Probus clubs joined in to help make this amemorable event.

Letters of congratulations were received from Probus South Pacific chairman Michael Ransom and chief executiveSilvana Martignago to commemorate the special occasion.

NewmemberHeather Hart wasinducted and acertificate of appreciation was presented to Michelle McQuillen.

Asubcommitteeorganised an assortmentof quizzesand gamestoentertain everyone in the beautifully decorated room with splashes of blue and yellow, the Probus colours.

Membersand guests were led in dancing the hokey pokey, pass the parcel and singing Happy Birthday when foundation president Catherine Walsh and current president Chris Williamson cut the cake.

Adelicious light lunch was provided by the Sale GreyhoundRacingClub and afterwards members, representing the guest clubs, gave thanks and best wishes to members of the Sale Combined Probus Club.

Members andguestsleft the happy occasionwith smiles on their faces having fulfilled the Probus ethos of fun and friendship in retirement.

The club thanked the businesses and individuals who donated vouchers or gifts for the raffle and lucky door prizes.

For more information about the Sale Combined Probus Club phone membership officer Helen on 0421 063 692 or president Chris on 0413 045 197.

Potato festival is back

THE Thorpdale Potato Festival is returning next year.

The festival celebrates the rich potato growing heritage of Thorpdale.

Held at the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve, the festival will offerafull day of potato-inspired activities, delicious local food, and unique events that pay tribute to the humble spud.

Following arecord turnoutin2023, when around 10,000visitors attended, the Thorpdale Potato Festival generated more than $75,000 for local community projects. This money provided muchneeded support for 16 community groups, helping fund improvements to the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve, Thorpdale Primary School, the local CFA, and Thorpdale Public Hall.

Theevent’s success was driven by adedicated

new committee, ensuring the festival's lasting impact on local traditions and support for future generations.

Highlights for 2025 will include the 'Hessians on the Field' competition, potato sackraces, potato picking competitions, live entertainment, artisan stalls, and local produce.

Come and celebrate Thorpdale's agricultural roots and experience the best in local food, entertainment, and family friendly fun.

The Thorpdale Potato Festival will be held Sunday, March 9, with gates open from9.30am to 4.30pm.

To stay up to date with the latest info about the festival, including ticket releases, visit www. thorpdalepotatofestival.com.au

Foundation president Catherine Walsh and current presidentChris Williamson cut the birthdaycake. Photo: Contributed

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The home features amasterbedroom complete with awalk-in robe, ensuite, and asplit system for year-round comfort. Three additional bedrooms, all with built-in robes, offerample space.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area.

The well-equipped kitchen includes a stone bench tops and plenty of storage

Aseparate

Outside, you'll find asecure, lowmaintenance yard with established lawns and acovered alfresco area perfect for outdoor living.

The double garage has internal access to both the home and backyard, adding extra ease and security

Whether you’re looking for asolid investment or planning ahead for afuture family home, agents say this property ticks all the boxes.

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IN the biggest show of recent years, the 2024 Gippsland Wine Show attracted 114 high-calibre entries with astrong focus on pinot noir and chardonnay classes.

Wine Gippsland president Alistair Hicks, of Blue Gables, said there was abumper haul of 53 medals, including five gold trophies, with arecord 14 gold medals overall, 15 silver and 24 bronze, awarded at the annual celebration held for 115 guests at Carrajung Estate, Willung South.

The honours were evenly spread around Gippsland,with no singlewinery dominating, which is atestament to the high quality of wines in the region.

Thejudges described the pinot noir,chardonnay and shiraz classes as particularly exciting due to the high quality of entries.

The prestigious Best Wine of Show went to Mark Heath and Jane Taylor of Loch-based Gippsland Wine Company for its2023Loch Chardonnay.This wineearlierwon the coveted Best Chardonnay Top Gold and trophy in acompetitive category that producedfour gold medals, two silver and two bronze.

Mr Hicks said the strong results were amarker of the strength of the region.

“We continue to raise our profile as region of premium wines, and we are bucking the trend by expanding rather than contracting,” he said.

“The demand for Gippsland wine continuesto drive new vineyardplantingsand has attractednew winemakers to the region, all with great ambition. We’ve had four new cellar doors open in the past 12 months, and another two are planned for this summer.

“We have grown in reputation across Victoria as a serious player within the state’s wine industry,and we’ve transitioned to leaders rather than followers.”

Mr Hicks cited the opportunities Gippsland producershave had in the past year with technical workshops, food and wine festivals, Melbourne events and visits by national and international writers and trade, in partnership withWine Australia andWineVictoria.

Among the key category winners at the awards, there were two new producers with their first gold medal trophies,againstsome stiff competition from established names

Carrajung Estate of Willung South wonthe

Best SparklingGold trophy for its 2020 Vintage Sparkling Chardonnay, and Silverwaters Vineyard of San Remo won the hotly-contested BestPinot Noir with its 2023 Pinot Noir, in acategory that yielded fivegold medals.

Inverloch-based Dirty Three Wines was awarded Best Aromatic White Trophy for its 2024 “The Dirty Rizza”Riesling. Purple Hen Wines, Phillip Island, claimed the Best Shiraz and the Top Gold Trophy with its 2023 Shiraz.

Both Blue Gables, Tinamba,and Lightfoot Wines, Calulu,had solid results, including picking up three gold awards each -BlueGables for the 2023 Jesse Chardonnay, the 2023 Ashton Pinot Noir and the 2023 Hanratty Hill Shiraz, and LightfootWines for the 2023 Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay and 2023 Home Block Chardonnay, and the 2023 Myrtle Point Shiraz.

Lightfootalso won Best Sweet White and Best

OtherRed for the 2023 Minotaur.The strong showing also earned it the Most Successful Exhibitor Trophy

There were golds also for Purple Hen 2023 Pinot Noir, the Dirty Three “All The Dirts” Pinot Noir and the Dirty Three “Dirt 3” Pinot Noir, and Silver medals for Waratah Hills, Cannibal Creek Vineyard and Purple Hen.

Showcasing three vintages of the same wine, Dirty Three Wines was awardedthe Best Red Wine of Provenance, and Purple Hen Winery won the Best White Wine of Provenance. Purple Hen also wonthe Best Sauvignon Blanc and Best Cabernet Sauvignoncategories.

TheGurdies Winery, Bass Coast, won Best Rose with the 2024 Honeyeater Rose with aSilver Award.

WyangaPark of Lakes Entrance wasawardeda silvermedalinthe Aromatic WhiteOther Varieties

and Blends category for their 2024 Field Blend.

The judging panel was experienced in cool-climate wines, such as Gippsland’s, and was led by Sarah Fagan, chiefwinemaker at TarraWarra Estate, alongsideJulian Grounds of Stonier and Jane Faulkner, who is on the Halliday tasting team In aspecial presentation on the night,the Eckersley award recognising outstanding contributionfor the benefit of the Gippslandwine community was awarded to Rick Lacey and Maira Vitols of Purple Hen Winery.

Mr Hicks, presenting the award, highlighted Rick’s many years of service to the organisation, his collegiate natureand support for other wine producers. He was described by fellowwinemakers as an inspiration for his ongoing push to improve the standards of Gippsland wine overall.

Alistair Hicks (right) of Blue Gables Vineyard acceptsagoldmedal for the 2023Hanratty Hill Shiraz from ScottRossetti of Gippsland FuneralServices Photos:Contributed

WellingtonShireCouncil chief executive David Morcom presents Ashton Hicks with agold awardfor the BlueGables Vineyard2023 Ashton Pinot Noir

Kurt Best of PhillipsonsAccounting, Sale, presentsBest Sparkling Winetofirst-time trophy recipient,Ivy Huang of Carrajung Estate for the2020 Sparkling Chardonnay.

TheGuide

SHETLAND

ABCTV, Friday, 8.30pm

Without Douglas Henshall and his signatureblack peacoat, Shetland viewers mayquestion if they’ve accidentally tuned intothe wrong show –after all, wearydetective Jimmy Pérezhas been the soul of thiscrime drama forseven seasons. Forthis eighth outing

AgathaRaisinstar Ashley Jensen

takesthe lead as MetdetectiveRuth Calder.She’s aformer Shetlandresident who escaped at her firstopportunity only to find herself back in the isles on the trail of murder witness Ellen (Maisie Norma Seaton, pictured). Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) puts herown investigationinto aseries of sheep slayings on hold to help Caldertrack her down, but theirpartnership is farfromsmooth sailing

GRANTCHESTER

ABCTV, Saturday, 7.30pm

After such ashort stay in Grantchester, is the dashing and kind-hearted Alphy (Rishi Nair,pictured) really already leaving?Asfar as thebishop is concerned, it’sadone deal. The parish is to be merged with the nearby Newnham, but that’snot nearly as catchy atitle foraTVmystery,sowe shall wait and see. In the meantime, a body has turned up on the streets of Cambridge. They saydeadmen tell no tales, but late recluse Fred hasleft afew cluesbehind. It’snot longbeforeLarry (Bradley Hall) and Geordie (Robson Green) find connections to the odious Sam White (Elliot Warren), his so-called church the WayFinders and ashocking revelation. Will what theyuncoverbe enough to keep Alphy in Grantchester?

Wednesday, November 6

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast: USAVotes. 10.00 USA Votes: ElectionDay Live. 12.00 USAVotes: Election Results Live. Coverage of the US election.

2.00 Parliament QuestionTime Coverage of Question Time.

3.00 USA Votes: America’s Decision Coverage of the US election

5.00 USA Votes: Election Latest. Coverage of the US election

6.00 ABite To EatWith Alice 6.30 Hard Quiz (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

8.00 Hard Quiz (PG)

8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Andersonand JanFran. 9.05 Fisk. (PG, R) Grandma quits the reception desk.

9.35 PlanetAmerica: Election NightSpecial.

10.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.35 Adam Hills: TheLastLeg. (R) 12.15 ABite To EatWith Alice. (R) 12.45 In Limbo.(Final, Mal, R) 1.40 Killing Eve. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Truth AboutFasting: ACatalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Destination Flavour.(R) 9.05 Paul O’Grady ForThe Love Of Dogs: What Happened Next. (PGa,R) 10.00 Her Majesty’sCavalry.(PGl, R) 10.30

SBS World News: US Election 2024 4.15 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 4.20 Such WasLife. (R) 4.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.00 The Point:Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.(R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia: Sevilla And Carmona. Michael Portillo finishes his Andalucian odyssey.

8.30 TheJury: Death On The Staircase: TheDeath (Mav) Part 1of5 9.35 TheOld Man. (MA15+v)Chase finds atemporary hideout.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Desperate Measures. (Premiere, Malv) 12.55 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls,R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGal, R) 3.30 Earth’sNatural Wonders.(PG,R) 4.35 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANCPhilippinesThe World Tonight

SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Sunrise. News, sportand weather. 9.00 TheMorningShow. (PG) The latest news and views. 11.30 US Presidential Election Coverage of theUSpresidential election. 4.00 SevenNewsAt4 5.00 TheChase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoidbeing caught by TheChaser.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away Dana lets go

7.30 The1%Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by LeeMack.

8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance (2022, MA15+mv) Twobank robbers hijack an ambulance that is transporting aseverely wounded cop. JakeGyllenhaal, YahyaAbdul-MateenII, Eiza Gonzalez.

11.30 Chicago Fire (Mav)

12.30 Stan Lee’sLucky Man. (MA15+av)

1.30 Travel Oz (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

FIVE BEDROOMS

10, Monday, 9.40pm

ROYALEDINBURGH MILITARYTATTOO

Seven, Sunday, 7pm

An annual sell-out spectacular that rivals the scale of an Olympic Games opening ceremony takes overEdinburgh each August: pipers, drummers,dancers and marching bands from all overthe worldconvergeonthe Scottish capital to showcase their traditions and militaryprecision (and several squarekilometres of tartan). This year,Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade welcomes the US NavyCeremonial Guard DrillTeam, is illuminated by the eye-catchingSwiss Majesticks and gets brought to life by TeamworkArts’Indian bhangra dancers. Whereelsewill yousee bagpipes alongside electricguitar, banjo and harps? TheTattooisan international celebration of culture and creativity likenoother

FiveBedroomsis oneofthose rare homegrown hits that deftly massage the funny bone whilestrikinga(heart-wrenching)nerve with relatable scenarios, refreshing characters and sharp scripts:think TheSecretLifeofUs Offspring and ColinFromAccounts.Ifyou’reyet to discoverthishidden gem about abunch of grown-ups navigating lifeintheir gorgeous shared Melbourne home, the good newsisthere’sthree seasons to catch up on beforethis fourth and likely final instalment.Tonight’sepisode, “Two Battlers”, finds Liz (Kat Stewart,pictured) stepping up as carer after Manju (Kumud Merani) undergoes surgery. Spoileralert: it doesn’tgotoplan.

NINE (9,8)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs. 10.00 US Presidential Election: America Decides. Coverage of the 2024 US election. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG,R) Three contestants go head-to-headagainst amesmerising machine with one lucky participant playing for thejackpot 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 The Talk.(PGa) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Neighbours. (PGa,R) 8.30 The BoldAnd TheBeautiful. (PGa,R) 9.00 The Drew Barrymore Show (PGas) 10.00 America Decides: Election Coverage. 12.00 AmericaDecides: 10 News First. 2.00 AmericaDecides: Election Coverage. 3.30 America Decides: 10 News First. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 TheBlock (PGl) The teams discoverwho will be getting $50,000 off their reserve price

9.10 Listing Melbourne. (PGl) Thestakes haveneverbeen higher for the team.

10.20 Nine News US Election Edition.

11.20 Law& Order: Organized Crime. (Mav)

12.10 Tipping Point (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA.(PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 America Decides: The Project. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Shark Tank Apanel is pitched inventions

8.40 NCIS. (Mv) The teamiscalled in to investigate the deadbodyof oneofVance’s inside men. 9.40 NCIS: Origins. (Mav) Still grieving the loss of his wife and daughter,Gibbs helps the team work acaseinvolving amissing girl 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 11.05 America Decides: The Project. (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.00 HomeShopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

4.10 AHandful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 6.20 From Here To Eternity.(1953,PG) 8.30 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+, Russian) 10.35 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 12.40am Madre. (2019,M French) 3.00 Into TheDarkness. (2020,M,Danish) 5.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017,PG, French)

American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy TheExterminator 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. (Return) 7.30

PICK

Thursday, November 7

ABC (2)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6.00 ABiteToEat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG,R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 GrandDesigns Australia: Buderim. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke

9.00 Long Lost Family (PG) Hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell. 9.45 Fake Or Fortune? Alberto Giacometti. (R) Part 5of5 10.45 ABC LateNews.

11.00 TheBusiness. (R)

11.20 Take 5With Zan Rowe (Final, Ml, R)

11.45 GrandDesigns New Zealand. (R)

12.35 Killing Eve. (MA15+v,R) 1.15 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 2.05 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv)

3.25 The Wildlife Revolution –ACatalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.05 Home Is Where The ArtIs. (R) 11.00 Her Majesty’s Cavalry.(Ml, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 SuchWas Life.(R) 2.05 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.(PG,R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour 3.10 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 GoingPlacesWith Ernie Dingo. (PG) Bianca Hunt cozies up with Byron Bay’swildlife

8.30 Japan: World’sMostPunctual Train: From TokyoToThe Sea Of Japan (PG,R)Part1of2.Explores Japan’s Shinkansen, theworld’smost punctuallong-distance express trains. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)Timeis running outfor Vincent,Zara, Juliette and the taskforce. Zara and Vincent try to convert one of Jacob’s allies. 10.20 SBS World NewsLate.

10.50 Miniseries: TheTypist. (Malv,R)

11.55 Faking Hitler (Man, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa, R) 3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm KangarooBeach 6.20 Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 Teenage Boss: NextLevel. 9.40 DoctorWho 10.25 Merlin 11.10 Late Programs.

Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My GreatBritish Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World WarII. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs.

6am Belle And Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 7.25 From Here To Eternity.(1953,PG) 9.35 AHandful Of Dust. (1988,PG) 11.45 The Road Dance. (2021,M) 1.55pm TheDefiant Ones. (1958, PG) 3.45 AKingIn New York. (1957,PG) 5.40 TheGuns Of Navarone (1961, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986,MA15+) 10.40 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.50am Boxing Day. (2021,M) 2.55 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 1.55 Kungka Kunpu. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories 5.30 The77Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Survivors. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8.30 Firebite 9.15 BlackAs. 9.20 MOVIE: Kiss TheGirls. (1997, MA15+) 11.25

AStepmother’s

9.00

MorningShow.

(2022, Mav,R)Julia Terranova,Jillian Murray,Jon Briddell. 2.00 Your Money &Your Life 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa) John is concerned for Cash. Tim loses his temper.Eden reachesbreakingpoint

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) Documents the work of the members of the highwaypatrol. One driver rideshighonaroundabout while anotherrideslow andscrapesthe road. Aguy wantstogocamping, fast.

8.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 17.Perth Scorchers vMelbourne Renegades. From WACA Ground, Perth. 11.45 Australia’s Most DangerousPrisoners. (av,R) Explores life behind bars

12.45 Magnum P.I. (av, R) Magnum poses as adoctor.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 TodayExtra. (PG) Amix of topical issues, interviews, recipes, musical performances, fashion and beauty trends. 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Crown Oaks Day.From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 RPA: Bollywood Jagruti (PGm) Alawyerdiscoversa“ticking time bomb”inhis heart.

8.30 Emergency (Return, Mlm) Time is critical as an unresponsivepatient deteriorates with asuspected brain bleed

9.30 A+EAfter Dark. (Malm) Ambulance crew brings in apatientwho behaves aggressively and is aregular at the hospital.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Casualty 24/7 (Mm, R) 11.50 ResidentAlien (Mav)

12.40

Friday, November8

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Nolly.(Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Plum. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NewZealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.50 Revolution: Ideas ThatChanged TheWorld. (PGal, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Such Was Life.(PG, R) 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGal,R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.40 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome: Battle Of Rome’s Great Wall. (PGalv)

8.30 Castle Secrets: TheMissing Pearl Treasure, Spirit Of Revenge,A SecretStrength. Amanor is stripped of its former glory.

9.25 Kennedy:The World At War(1940-1946) (PG) Kennedy volunteers for the Navy

10.15 SBS WorldNewsLate.

10.45 TheLesson. (Mal)

12.20 The Wall: TheChateau Murder.(Malv R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa,R) 3.40 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00

NHK WorldEnglishNews Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun TheSheep 7.35 Star Wars: YoungJedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’sYour Problem!” 8.55 Robot Wars 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am A HandfulOfDust. Continued. (1988,PG) 7.10 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 10.00

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews. 12.00 MOVIE: ADangerous Defence (2021,Mav,R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.15 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Better Homes AndGardens. Dr Harry Cooper looks at Clydesdales.

8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: TheCountdownBegins. (PG) Follows landscape designer JamieDurie and his youngfamily on theirthree-year journey as they build their eco-friendly dream home on Sydney’sNorthern Beaches.

9.30 King Con: Life AndCrimes Of Hamish McLaren. (Mal, R) Tales alook at how con man Hamish McLaren swindled $60 million from friends,family and lovers. 11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) Mike and Pete present asurprising menu.

1.10 Taken. (Mav,R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 TheBlock. (PGl, R) 1.45 GardenGurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III:Freshwater. (PGa, R) NarratedbySir DavidAttenborough.

8.40 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen. (2019,MA15+lv,R)A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US president. Gerard Butler,Morgan Freeman,Danny Huston.

11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (Premiere, Ml) Anescapist exploration of Beverly Hills. 11.50 TheFirst48: ABad Run-In/Inferno (Ma) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping (R)

TheProject. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 SortYour Life Out. (PGa) Stacey Solomon and her team help afamily transform their home through alife-changing declutter. 8.45 To Be Advised 9.45 SharkTank. (R)

Saturday, November 9

ABCTV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Miniseries:The WarOfThe Worlds. (Final, Mv,R) 1.25 Grantchester.(PGv, R) 2.15 QuestionEverything. (R) 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Classic 100 Concert 2024.(PG, R) 4.55 Take 5WithZan Rowe (Final, PG, R) 5.25 Landline.(R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Port MacDonnell, South Australia. (PG, R) TomForrest explores Port MacDonnell.

7.00 ABCNews. Takesalookatthe top storiesofthe day,including coverage of developing storiesand events.

7.30 Grantchester (Final, Mv)Whena reclusiveman is found dead on the streets of Cambridge,Geordie investigates

8.20 Vera (Mav,R)Part 3of4.Veradelves into thetangled past of an extreme sports fanatic after he plunges to hisdeath from acliff. Turning to the victim’s old gangfor answers, they discoverhehad ahistory of stalking his ex-girlfriend.

9.50 Plum. (Ml, R) After ashift at the poetry club,Plum takes his family to Melbourne for ameeting about Gavin’s future

10.40 Countdown To War. (R) Part 3of3 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm MOVIE: ThomasAnd Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 3.30 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And TheBand. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Teenage Boss:Next Level. 8.00 TheCrystalMaze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

Noon MOVIE: Flight Of TheNavigator.(1986,PG) 1.35 Wild Survivors. 2.25 NITVNews: Nula. 2.55 MOVIE: Tarzan. (2013,PG) 4.30 Great Lakes Wild. 5.00 Taste Of The Territory 6.00 News. 6.10 Pacific Island Food Revolution. 7.00 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 10.15 QuincyJonesBig Band. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am MorningPrograms. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.05 GrowingAGreener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix3.Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour 4.40 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: Invasion Italy

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. Looks at the late queen’s life in WindsorCastle.

8.25 TheCotswolds With PamAyres: Gloucestershire Warwickshire

Steam Railway (R) Part 3of4.Pam Ayres heads to North Gloucestershire andthe villageofToddington.

9.15 TreasuresOfIndia With Bettany Hughes: TheNorth. (PG, R) Part 1of2

Professor Bettany Hughes travels from north to south exploring India’streasures.

10.10 So Long,Marianne. (Mals)

Leonard becomes restless in Oslo

11.05 Paris Paris. (Ml, R) Philippe is afraid to confess the truth to Jenny

12.05 Hope (Ml, R)

2.15 Significant Other (Mds, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7 (PGa, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer (R)

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. FiveDiamonds Ladies Dayand Keith Noud Raceday 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Aman has

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 TheGreatOutdoors. (PG) Theteam walksthe largestlandlocked dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.

7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence (2016,Mv, R) Twodecades after theyfirst invaded Earth, an alien race mounts another attack on the planet. Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman.

9.55 MOVIE: I, Robot. (2004,Mv, R) In the year 2035, atechnophobic detectiveinvestigates amurder in which the prime suspectisarobot.Will Smith, Alan Tudyk, BridgetMoynahan.

12.10 MOVIE: Trapped Daughter (2021, MA15+av) Awoman and her former friend are kidnapped. Shellie Sterling, Nayirah Teshali

2.30 HomeShopping. (R)

4.00 LarryThe WonderPup (R)

5.00 My GreekOdyssey (PGn, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 MOVIE: Sully (2016, Mal, R) After a pilot makes an emergency landing onto the Hudson River,his actionscome under investigation. TomHanks, Aaron Eckhart.

9.30 MOVIE: Plane (2023, MA15+alv)

Apilot is caught in awar zone after he is forced to land his aircraft during aterrible storm. Gerard Butler, MikeColter,TonyGoldwyn.

11.40 MOVIE: Judas And The Black Messiah. (2021, MA15+lv,R)

Acriminal infiltrates theBlack Panther Party. Daniel Kaluuya 2.00 TheIncredibleJourney Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 GlobalShop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop:HomeShopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG,R)

6.30 MOVIE: TheLionKing. (1994,G,R) Afterbeing tricked into thinking he killed hisfather, ayoung lion cub leaves his pride for alife in exile.Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones. 8.30 TheCheapSeats. (Mal,R)From major newsstoriestoentertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewelland Tim McDonald take alook at the week that was. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (M,R) Afastacting neighbourresponds to panicked calls for help.Paramedicswork with police to managethe delusions of apatient who insists he doesnot need to be medically examinedbecause he isalready dead. 10.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a19-year-old homeless female with leg pain. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am WorldWatch.

SBS VICELAND (31) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

7TWO (72, 62)

10.00 TheMovie Show Noon Scrubs 2.10 Blind Love 3.15 Jungletown. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 TheSecretGenius Of ModernLife. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Angels. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real TopGun 11.35 Hudson &Rex 1.15am The X-Files. 3.05 Late Programs.

6am

The MovieShow. 6.25 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.40 AKing In NewYork.(1957,PG) 10.35 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.45pm TheGuns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 3.35 Little Women. (1994, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010,MA15+) 10.30 The Book Of Delights. (2020 MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Saving Private Ryan. (1998,MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 IEscaped To The Country. 11.00 Escape To The Country 1pm Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 2.00 Escape To TheCountry. 3.00 IEscaped To TheCountry. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. FiveDiamonds Ladies Dayand KeithNoud Raceday 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 11.30 LifeOffRoad. Noon The 4WD Adventure Show 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 7. 4.00 DesertCollectors 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.Finals. 9.15 MOVIE: RobinHood. (2018 M) 11.30

9GEM (92, 81)

6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Tomorrow’sWorld. 9.00 TurningPoint. 9.30 TV Shop 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Antiques Downunder 11.30 MOVIE: TheHappiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 1.15pm MOVIE: Summer Holiday (1963) 3.30 MOVIE: Clambake. (1967) 5.30 MOVIE: SeparateTables. (1958,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: You’veGot Mail. (1998, PG) 9.55 To Be Advised. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey.NHL.Regular Season. Toronto Maple Leafs vDetroit RedWings. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.30 MOVIE: Pokémon: Zoroark–MasterOfIllusions. (2010) 4.25 FIA World Endurance C’ship.8Hours of Bahrain. H’lights. 5.30 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020,PG) 7.30 MOVIE: HarryPotterAnd The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001,PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

Sunday, November 10

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 WeekendBreakfast. 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week.(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline 1.30 GardeningAustralia.(R) 2.45 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG,R)

7.00 ABCNews.

7.30 Spicks AndSpecks. (PG)

8.00 Fisk. (PG)Helen and Roz are forced to relocate.

8.30 Plum. (Madl) Gavin returns home fromBali.

9.25 IWas Actually There: TheBeatles’ World Record Adelaide Visit. (PG,R) The Beatles’ 1964 visit to Adelaide.

9.55 YouCan’t AskThat: HIV Positive. (Mals, R)

11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)

12.00 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R) 1.00 Rage.(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05

Australia Remastered. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am MorningPrograms. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 APAC Weekly 12.30 PBS Washington Week With TheAtlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour 1.00 Motorcycle Racing Australian SuperbikeChampionship.Round 7. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship.Round 12. Highlights. 5.00 Plat Du Tour 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.35 Eyewitness WWII: InvasionItaly

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 Pompeii’s Secret Underworld: A City Of Extremes. (Mansv) Part 1of2

9.25 What Killed TheRoman Empire? (PGan, R) Experts explorethe collapse of theRoman Empire and the role playedby climate change and three pandemics.

11.05 Pearl Harbor. (MA15+av,R)Takes alookatthe attack on Pearl Harbor

12.55 RoyalAutopsy: King Charles II. (Manw,R)

2.45 Paddington Station 24/7 (PGal, R) 3.35 HowToGet FitFast. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNews Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 AlJazeeraNews.

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better HomesAnd Gardens (R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 To Be Advised 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG,R)

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 RoyalEdinburgh MilitaryTattoo (PG) From Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. 9.00 TheBritish Airways Killer (Mav)Part 1of2.A major missing personsinvestigation is launched whena mother of two goes missing. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: MostInfamous: Snowtown –Bodies In TheBarrels. (MA15+adv,R) Alookatthe Snowtown murders.

12.15 TheStarter Wife. (Mas, R)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG,R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7TWO (72, 62)

6.00 Hello SA.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 DriveTV. 11.30 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Women’sBowl. Final 1.45 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Women’s Cup. Final. 3.50

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 TheBlock. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and ShelleyCraft 9.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: TheMan In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) Documents the murder of DebraNovacluse 11.30 TheFirst48: LateNight Ambush/Fire And Fury (Ma) 12.20 World’sGreatestNatural Icons:Water (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa)

9GEM (92,81)

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 TheSundayProject Alook at the day’snews. 7.00 DessertMasters. (PGl)The contestants enter the kitchen and are metbyan incredible performance by Cirque du Soleil. 8.10 TheGraham Norton Show. (Ml) Graham Norton is joinedonthe couch by Bruce Springsteen, AmyAdams, Vanessa Williams, Bill Bailey and St.Vincent 9.20 FBI. (Mv) Theteamfears acity-wide gang warisimminent after aseries of bombings targets Queens. 10.20 FBI: International. (Ma) An American teenager goes missing in Portugal. 11.10 TheSundayProject (R) Alook at the day’snews. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show 12.05pm In My Own World. 1.00 States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch 4.30

Late Programs. 6am Little Women.Continued. (1994,PG) 7.45 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 10.25 The Lunchbox.(2013,PG, Hindi) 12.25pm Hearts And Bones. (2019, M) 2.30 The Caine Mutiny.(1954,PG) 4.45 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017,PG) 6.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.30 August:Osage County (2013,MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. 2pm Rugby League. MurriCarnival. Replay 3.00 Football. NTFL.Women’s.Under-18s. St Mary’s vWanderers. Replay. 4.10 First Sounds. 4.30 Unveiling An Icon. 5.00 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 5.10 Quincy JonesBig Band. 5.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.10 News. 6.20 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.30 FirstAustralians. 8.25 Mabo: Life Of An Island Man. 10.00 Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Surgery Ship 2.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. 4.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 4.30 The Great Australian Doorstep 5.00 EscapeToThe Country 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country 6.45 Escape To The Country 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Miniseries: Manhunt: The Night Stalker 10.30 Great ScenicRailway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Avengers. 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Customs. Noon My Favorite Martian 12.30 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954,PG) 2.30 MOVIE: 633Squadron. (1964, PG) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Getaway 6.00 RugbyLeague. Pacific Championships. Men’s Bowl. Final. 8.15 Pacific Championship: Men’s Bowl–Final Post-Match 8.30 MOVIE: Outbreak. (1995,M) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL.Bendigo Spirit v Geelong United. 2.30 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990,PG) 4.00 MOVIE: Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life.(2016, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes.(2018) 7.30 MOVIE: Green Lantern.(2011, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Streets Of Colour.(2023,MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00

Monday, November11

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(R) 2.05

ATragic

Zealand. (R)

(R) 2.20

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Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am MorningPrograms. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al JazeeraNews Hour. 2.00 The Point:Road

MediaWatch. (PG) PresentedbyPaul Barry

9.45 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.50 ABCLate News

11.05 TheBusiness. (R)

11.20 Planet America: Election Night Special. (R) 12.20 LouisTheroux Interviews... (Final, Ml, R) 1.05 GrandDesigns NewZealand.(R) 1.50 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 The Grid: Powering TheFuture–A Catalyst Special.(R) 4.00 GardeningAustralia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

(R) 3.30

Tour 3.40 The Cook Up.(PG, R) 4.10 Walking WartimeEngland. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: TakenAgain. (2023,Mav) 2.00 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBSWorld News.

7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGaw) Nick Knowlesvisits Chile.

8.30 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Game show, featuring contestants tackling awords and numbers quiz. Hosted by Jimmy Carr 9.25 NeverMind TheBuzzcocks. (M)Music-based pop culture quiz show, featuring panellists Roisin Conaty,JamesBay andArrdee.

10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 ACriminal Affair (Mal) 12.55 Pray ForBlood. (Mal,R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7.(R) 3.35 Food Markets: In The Belly Of TheCity. (PGaw, R) 4.35 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

2.55 Munchies Guide To Washington. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Fast History Of Toys. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World WarII. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Theatres Of War.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home AndAway. (PGa) Eden feels torn.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Thecompetition headstoMelbourne for the last round of the ultimate instant restaurants.

9.10 Twisted Twins? (Malsv) Part 2of2 Explores what happens when the bond between identical twins goes from close comradeship to curse.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Madv) Aprison guard’sfamily is takenhostage. 11.10 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.40 LopezVs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.10 Miniseries:Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)

1.30 Harry’sPractice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 RBT. Followsthe activities of police units.

8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In TheBarrels. (Premiere)

9.30 AKiller Makes ACall: Reeves (Premiere, Malv)Truck driver Collin Reeves callsthe police and confesses he has stabbed both of his neighbours to death.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv) Maggie and Zola assist aroad trip patient

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home

(73,64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland

11.00 Late Programs. 9GO! (93, 82) 6am The LakeHouse. (2006,PG) 7.50 Little Women. (1994, PG) 10.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas.(2017 PG) Noon Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 1.50 Thirteen Days. (2000,PG) 4.30 Viceroy’sHouse. (2017, PG) 6.30 Breaker Morant.(1980,PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 BeneathHill60. (2010,M) 12.55am SalvationBoulevard. (2011, M) 2.45 Late Programs.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 TheNanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 LoveIslandAustralia 9.50 MOVIE: Austin Powers:The SpyWho Shagged Me. (1999,M)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alookatthe day’snews. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) Hosted by Melissa Leong andAmauryGuichon 8.40 Matlock. (PGa) Mattysettles into her new roleatJacobson Moore. Olympia takes on alawsuit involvinga developmentally delayed teenager. 9.40 Five Bedrooms (Mal) Ahalf-baked plantobecome Manju’scarer postsurgery provestobeLiz’sundoing.

Tuesday, November 12

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 TeenageBoss: Next Level. (R) 10.30 ThePacific. (Final, R) 11.00 Landline. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame.(PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.50 Our Coast. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World NewsTonight 1.00 PBSNews. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum HistoryBites (R) 2.05 48 HoursToVictory.(PG,R) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap.(R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour 3.40 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 Walking Wartime England. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters AndNumbers. (R)

Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.30 GreatCoastal Railway Journeys: Eastbourne To Rye. (PG) 8.30 TheZelensky Story. (PG) Alook at at Volodymyr Zelenskyy 9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above:Canada’s WildernessRailroad. (R) Follows theWinnipegtoChurchill train. 10.20 SBS WorldNews Late. 10.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv) 1.05 SonOf. (Madlv,R) 2.50 Paddington Station 24/7.(PG,R) 3.40 TheAutistic Gardener.(R) 4.30 Peer To Peer.(PG,R) 5.00 NHK WorldEnglish News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 BorderSecurity: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 MOVIE: A Honeymoon To Remember. (2021, PGa, R) Rebecca Dalton,Edward Ruttle. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC] TippingPointAustralia.(PG) 5.00

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Home And Away (PG) Cash taps into Tim’s past.

7.30 My Kitchen Rules (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The MPUisonthe case when a young hockey player goes missingduring afight with an opponentonthe ice.

11.00 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.30 Air Crash Investigations: Atlantic Ditching. (PG,R)

12.30 Your Money& Your Life. (R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

NBCToday

Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News 7.00 ACurrent Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PG, R) Ordinary Aussiestakeonthe

TEN (10, 5)

First stageofupgrade complete

THE first stage of upgrades have been completed at the Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale.

It means operating hours at the gym have been extended to 24 hours aday,seven days aweek, increasing accessibility and convenience for residents and visitors.

Membersnow have 24-hour access at no extra cost, with current gym members able to work out any time with increased security measures in place, including CCTV and well-lit entrances and exits.

There the now spacious changeroomswith toilets, showers, and secure lockers, designed for comfort and accessibility.

There is also improved accessibility,with enhancedcar park accessand automated entry via swipe cards.

Wellington Shire Council chief executive David Morcom highlighted the significance of these improvements.

“With 24/7 access, staying active has never been more convenient, especiallyfor those looking for access outside of the typical 6am to 9pm weekday opening hours," he said.

"We know that shift workers and parentsin particular struggle to make these hours work with their routine, so it’s now even easier for our community to fit exercise into their day. Not to mention upgraded changerooms,providing amore comfortable experiencebefore and after workouts."

In line with the launch of Aqua Energy’s round the clock gym and upgraded dry facilities, the centre is offering a20per cent membership discount during the redevelopment, with flexible, no lock-in contracts available.

Members can buy agold membership from less than $15 per week.

“Itisincredibly importantfor us to ensure our services remain cost effective and can be accessed by all who need them.And withagoldmembership you can access the gym, group fitness and shirewide pool facilities from less than $15 each week

–Iknow you can’t get that at any other 24-hour gym in Sale,” Mr Morcom said.

“We’re reallyproudtobeabletoimprove our services to bettermeet community needs.The whole Aqua Energy redevelopment reflects our commitment to providinga safe,modern, and inclusive space for all abilities.”

Existing members can upgrade their membership to get 24/7 access free of charge by completing a quick online induction. To access the gym after hours,members mustcompleteabriefonline inductioncovering emergencyprocedures and safety measures.

Gym members must be aged 18 or over to access the gym24/7.Anyone under 18 is not permitted entryoutsideofstaffed hours, even with aresponsible adult.

Enhancing security, new LED lighting, an upgraded entrance ramp, personal duress alarms, and security cameras havebeeninstalled throughout the facility.

Once an application for 24/7 access has been submitted and approved, members will be notified via email within three business days.

The Aqua Energy redevelopment, which began in Octoberlastyear, is scheduled for completion mid-2025, with the followingenhancements still to be completed:

Fifteen new on-deck showers near the hydrotherapy, learn-to-swim and 25-metre pools;

Four spacious, accessible changing areas with additional features to support the needs of people with disabilities and their carers;

Four new spacious changingareas, including dedicated schoolchangingrooms, to support all aquatic activity;

Adedicated swim school office on the pool deck;

Alarger, more accessible sauna located adjacent to the hydrotherapy pool;

Aprivate and comfortable area for parents and guardians to change their children;

Anew 25m pool featuring seven Olympic-width lanes, with new access ramp, and improved depth profile for avariety of swimming programs; Azero depth water play area designed to increase family participation in water activities; An expanded area facing Lake Guthridge, ideal for children’s parties; An additional 45-space car park, accessible via Guthridge Parade;

Apurpose-built pool filtration plan room with convenient access for contractors and council staff via alift and stairs, and;

Finaltouches to enhance the aesthetics throughout the facility, including updated landscaping and interior details.

Apurpose-built wellness room, featuring massage chairs, and areformer bed will soon be available for use.

Residents are encouraged to visit www.aquaenergy.com.au or phone council’s leisure services team on 5142 3700 for more information and to take advantage of the new membership offer.

The $23 million facility upgrade has been made possible thanks to the state government, including $2 million from the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund and $10 million from the Community Sports Infrastructure Loan Scheme, $950,000 from the John LeslieFoundation, with the remainderof the project funded fromWellington Shire Council, whichisalsointending to utilise funds from the federalgovernment’sLocal Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

New changerooms were designed for comfort and accessibility Aqua Energy members get 24-hour gym access at no extracost

Photos:Wellington ShireCouncil

The AquaEnergy redevelopment is expected to continue until August 2025.

Annual food price inflation holdsfast

WHILE overall headline inflation eased in the latest quarter,the annualrateoffood priceinflation held fast at 3.3 per cent, the latest quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), has shown.

The September 2024 quarter data, released today, saw overall annual food price inflation –comparing prices with the September 2023 quarter –remain at the same rate (3.3 per cent) seen in the June quarter. Quarter-on-quarter, prices in the ‘food and non-alcoholic beverages’ category rose 0.6 per cent.

RaboResearch senior food retail analyst Michael Harvey said the annual rate of food price inflation was “still higher than average”, with the 10-year average tracking at 2.7 per cent.

Mr Harvey said aspike wasseen in annual price inflation for fresh produce overall (both fruit and vegetables), at 8.6 per cent. However, he said, this needed to be seen in the contextofa “weak comparable” in September2023,whenprices were down (-6.4 per cent) on the previous year.

"Forthe September 2024 quarterthough, the ABS does citehigher prices for berries, grapes, tomatoes and capsicum contributing to the rate of inflation in this category duetounfavourable growing conditions,” he said.

“However, withthe summer seasonnow approaching, we are starting to see good volumes and lower prices in some fruit and vegetable products.”

Therewas, thoughsome good news for consumers when it came to food prices, Mr Harvey said, with ageneral moderation in inflation across many key categories–including bread, spreads and condiments –and some “limited pricedeflation” (lower prices) in categories, including beef and veal and cheese.

“For dairy, there has been promotional activity in the cheese category which has beenadriver in some of the lower pricing seen here,” Mr Harvey said.

“Anditisexpectedlower retail milk priceswe have seen on some supermarket shelves in recent weeks will come through in theDecember quarter CPIdata.

“Whilebutter is notaspecific item measured in CPI data, consumers are paying higher prices in this category. As asizeable importer of butter, record-high globalbutter prices are beingfeltin supermarket shelves here.”

In more bright spots for consumers, Mr Harvey said, annual inflation in the food service category hadmoderated to 2.9per cent in theSeptember quarter, compared with the June quarter, where food service prices had increased 4.2 per cent year on year. Therewere though “some problematic categories” worth noting in the latestCPI data when it came to food prices, he said.

“Cooking oils remain aclear ‘red flag’ for consumers with an annual inflation rate of 9.4 per cent.

While this is alower rate of inflation than seen in the previous quarter, it follows on from two years of highinflation in this category –ona cumulative basis, quarterly priceinflation is running at +42 per cent since March 2022. This reflects the impact of global supply shocks in cooking oil,” Mr Harvey said.

Mr Harveysaid therehad also been an uptick in the rate of inflation in the snacks and confectionery category –annual price rises of 5.2 per cent in the September quarter compared with 4.6 per cent in the June quarter –as“theimpact of higher global cocoa prices feeds through”.

The annual inflation rate for egg prices also

increasedthis quarter, to 9.1 per cent compared withanannual rate of 6.5per cent in theJune quarter.

“And with all these categories –cookingoil, snacks and confectionery and eggs –consumershave been seeing prices rise since 2022,” he said.

Overall, Mr Harvey said, the cost of the average

food basket for Australian households was“still very high and likely to remain high in thenear term”.

“Consumers are continuing to respond with their food purchasing choices. There is abig focus on promotion and activity to cater to the valueconscious consumer.”

Landcarebootcamp

MAFFRA and District Landcare Network will be hosting aLandscape rehydration two-daybootcamp on December 4and 5with the Mulloon Institute in Licola.

Landowners, environmental enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates are invited to attend. This event aims to spotlight regenerative practices that restore natural water cycles, revive ecosystems, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

With Australia’s increasing focus on environmental resilience, this event will introduce innovative strategies to manage water sustainably, promote biodiversity, and prevent landscape degradation. Attendees will learn hands-on techniquesdesigned to slow,spread,and store water, encouraging healthy soils and water retention.

By demonstrating innovative land management

approaches, the Mulloon Institute help to educate landowners to create healthier landscapes with more resilience to climatic extremes. This event offers auniqueopportunity to inspire communities to actively regenerate their landscapes. With simple, accessible techniques, we can reversethe damage donetoour ecosystemsand protect water supplies, securing agreener future for generations to come. This event is open to the public and Landcare members. Participantswill be responsible for bringing their own camping equipment for one night’s stay.The costofregistration will include catering. Formoreinformation or to register for the event phone Bonnie Reeves on 0484 002 296 or email bonnier@mdln.com.au

RaboResearch seniorfoodretail analyst Michael Harvey

Lessonsonshow at spring field day

MORE than 150 attendeesmadefor record numbers at the Gippsland Agricultural Group’s fifthannual field day, where demonstrations and trials were put under the microscope recently.

GAgG chiefexecutive Trevor Caithness said it was an outstanding crowd with alot of enthusiasm shown for new technologies and on-farm practice change.

“There was alot of interest, alot of questions and alot of discussion about opportunities to improve soils and soil structure to help productivity,” he said.

“Therewereplenty of new faces with people attending from Yanakie and Foster, the mountains and the Far East.

“It’s really encouraging to see people lookingat practical ways to improve their farm situation and create amore robust family business.”

Mr Caithness said the aim of the group was to be totally open and transparent with learnings foundonthe GippslandResearch Farm,sharing the knowledge of what didn’t work.

“There were trials where some of the researchersweren’thappy with the outcomes but those are just as important -often we learn more from our mistakes than out successes," he said.

“We don’t want to hide or sugar-coatany trials that miss the mark, it happens to everyone.”

Mr Caithness was one of the presenters in the ‘Can we grow more topsoil?’ sessions, representinga farmer group,along withFederation University’s Dr BillGrant, and FullCircle Nutrition’s Pete Norwood.

The three have applied different inputs to the soiltoaid the transformationofthe top layer soil after the paddock was deep ripped to adepth of 300 millimetres,with the aim of mixing the first 100mm of topsoil with the next 200mm of clay.

The theory being testediswhether tryingto make more and better topsoil is more cost effective than purchasing additional land.

Dr Grant’smethod includes aprimary focus on incorporating soilcompost and cost $1740 per hectare; the farmer groupincludes traditional

sources and cost $1552/ha, while Mr Norwood’s method aims to balance trace elements in addition to core macronutrients and cost $1352/ha.

Theproject has been aided by the Gippsland Drought Node, Food and Fibre Gippsland, with drought adoption officer Rick Blackshaw saying the current crop of barley would be harvested in summer and comparisons made of the yield from the three methods.

Mr Blackshaw said buildingamore robust topsoil, with increased water and nutrient holding capacity, madesense and helped farmersdeal with climate variability.

Mr Caithness thanked all the industry people and who got on board with Gippsland Ag and gavetheirexpertise, intellectual knowledge and their time

Other subjects covered on the day included agro-forestry, the region-wideproblemofAfrican lovegrass being tackled at the GRF by Toms Creek Landcareand asmall artificial insemination program run with heifers.

Hyper-yielding cereal crops,timeofsowing and fungicides for wheat and barley varietieswere also presented on, along with nitrogen fixation in farmingsystems and managinglucerne in wet conditions.

Interestingly in the opening address, Tony Anderson, GAgGboardmember, local farmer and banker, spoke on ‘productivity matters’ and why now, more than ever, with the increase in land prices and high cost of inputs, understanding and unlocking your farm’s productivity is more important than ever.

Mr Anderson congratulated every producer on making the decision to attend the field day and invest in their learning, challenging each one to consider carefully how their farm business may or may not remain viable into the future.

Wordsofwisdom from dairying women

GIPPSDAIRY’S annual ladies’ lunch is taking place this year at the Moe Racing Club on Friday, November 29.

The much-anticipated event is organised by the Gippsland Women in Dairy Working Committee and celebrates the hard work and achievements of dairying women across the region.

All farmers and industry professionals are invited to gather off the farm to network and hear from an inspiring panel of speakers.

This year’s event theme –wise words –aimsto showcase the knowledge and lived experiences of apanel of local farming women, including Lyn Hornby, Thelma Hutchison, and Chris Anderson. Through hard work and determination, all three women have built successful careers in dairy. They are guided by their

passion for the industry and the development of the next generation of farmers.

The panel session will be facilitated by GippsDairy farm engagement lead Kim Price. Eventemcee AllisonPotter grew up on her familyfarm in Poowong North, which her father converted from beef to dairy in 1997.

Allison has spentmost of her professional career in field servicesroles and is currently the head of field services for Bulla. She is an experienced dairy and beef farmer, and one of the founding membersofthe Gippsland Women in Dairy discussion group.

Register for the event at www.dairyaustralia.com.au/events-calendarbyFriday,November22.Theeventisexpected to be fully booked.

The Toms Creek Landcaredemonstration on howtomanageAfrican lovegrass drew alot of interest,with some peoplesimply needing to identify the weed, while others wereafter a permanent solution to the invasive species. Group leaders Craig Bush (left) andDrAlisonGunn showed the 79 plotsinvolvedinthe demo.

The Prom’s part in wartime

Barry Higgins

THE approaching Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11, is observed in Australia and around the world.

Originally marking the end of World War 1, a lesser known annual event will take place the day before on Wilsons Promontory.

Referred to as the Tidal River Pilgrimage, this year is the 60th anniversary of the inaugural dedication of the Commando Memorial Cairn at Tidal River,the hub of the PromNational Park. Its origins go back to the early days of World War 2and Australia’s role as amember of the then British Empire.

When Germanyinvaded Norway and Denmark, Britain planned to raise groups to carry out guerrilla warfare. Following the evacuation of its army fromDunkirk in 1940, Britain was the last country in western Europe not to have fallen to Hitler’s forces.

Smallindependentunits were created to carry out raids deepinside occupied territory. Based on Boer War history, they were eventually named ‘Commandos’.

In 1940, aBritish Military Mission brought the same message to Australia. The Australian Army needed to quicklyreinforce its military strength anddecided to raise ‘Independent Companies’ –soon after known as Commandos –tobebased at Wilsons Promontory.

No. 7Infantry Training Centre, so named for security purposes, was establishedinFebruary 1941. Its headquarters was at Darby River, with aNew Zealand camp at the presentTidal River location and the Australian camp adjacenttothe now Lilly Pilly Gully car park.

The concrete bases of the camps’ water supply tanks still remain on the hill at the rear of the Parks Victoria information centre.

The area was remote, at the end of the road system and the mainland, with rugged terrain and coastal boundaries that provided both the security and the demandingterrain required to carry out training in guerrilla warfare Training was conducted by experienced British and Australian officers and non-commissioned officers.

The men were twice volunteers, originally enlisting and then volunteering again for Commando training.

Emphasis was placed on physical fitness and endurance. Without warning, on arrival at Tidal River the men were told to climb the steep and challenging Mount Oberon nearby. Those who fell by the wayside werereturned to their parent unit.

The Commando units carried out training raids on the nearby Foster township.

The local VolunteerDefence Corps would ‘defend’ adesignated building, such as the post office, from the ‘enemy’.

They would stretch lengths of wire about 15 centimetres off the ground in strategicpositions, withjam tinsattached containing pebbles.If the wire was touched the tins would rattle; this would warn the locals of the ‘enemy’ presence.

Some 3000 men in 12 Australian ‘Independent Companies’, trainedatTidal River and later at Canungra in Queensland, fought in some of the bloodiest campaigns of WW2 against the Japaneseinthe south-westPacific.For the first six months of 1942, the Independent Companies were the only Australian units to fight the Japanese on land.

New ZealandNo. 1SpecialCompany was posted to north Africa and the Middle East, but was split up and never foughtasaunit. New Zealand No. 2Special Company never servedas aunit. Some of its members joined Australian Commando units in the Pacific.

After Japan entered the war, operations in the Pacific were under tropical conditions in a jungle environment.More suitable training areas on the Tablelands in North Queensland were developed. Theneed for strict security had ended, so No.7 InfantryTrainingCentre was closed and the wartime association of the Independent Companies with the Promontory also ended.

During the warperiod, the Independent Companies were re-named Commando Squadrons.

Following the end of hostilities,the WW2 Commando Association (Victoria) was formed. Commandoveteransinother Australian states began their own state-based associations.

Con Bell, aveteran of the 2/7th Commando Squadron, said althoughthere was much awareness of Wilsons Prom from 1946 onward, especially among the “originals” of the Independent Companies, there was no formal “Return to Tidal River” after the war until the inauguraldedication of the memorial cairn in 1964

After amemorial plaque was dedicated in 1956 at the Shrine of Remembrance, on the initiative of the WW2 Commando Association members, thoughts moved on to amemorial at Tidal River John ‘Curley’ Papworth is credited with creating the memorial design. He was an Intelligence

Sergeant withthe 2/4th Commando Squadron in Borneo, Tarakan and Buna and in his military role did numerous sketchesduring the war. Some of his works in the Australian War Memorial can be viewed online.

Max Chester was the design architect. The cairn featured the iconic Commando Double Diamond emblem on top.

The Age newspaper featured the headline ‘ObeliskhonoursCommando deeds’ (16/11/1964).

The article reported: “The green berets of Australia’s Commando Corps were seen again yesterday at Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory, wherethe nation’s first Commandos received their basic training.”

“Lieutenant/General Sir Edmund Herring, who commanded the Commando squadrons during the war, unveiled a24-foot stone monument of commemoration. The monument is in a rugged area of mountains and sea cliffs.

“More than500 ex-Commandosfrom (all states) marched past Sir Edmund. Many had arrived at Tidal River the night before and had camped near the site of their initiation into jungle warfare more than 20 years ago.Yesterdaymorning they saw ademonstrationofpresent-day training methods, when agroup of post-WW2 Commandos completed adifficultmountain-climbingexercise.

“Unveiling the memorial, Sir Edmund paid tribute to the role played by the Commandos in thePacifictheatre of WW2. He said in two actions which hastened the by at least ninemonths. They were defeat the Japanese in their drive towards Australia.

“Poppy wreaths were laid at the after the playing of the Last Post. The government, the Minister for Defenc the New Zealand High Commis represented at the ceremony,w almost an hour.”

In November2007, the memorial renovated and then Victorian premier veterans’ affairsminister, John re-dedicatedthe ‘Australian Comman Memorial’. Mr Brumby said the memorial acknowledgedthe devotion to coun service shown by Commandos who at Tidal River in 1941 and 1942.

The renowned military historian sculptor Dr Ross Bastiaan detailed Commando storyonabronze pl fixedona granite boulder min Wilsons Promand placed it near renovated cairn.

In 2011, honour rolls were placed the cairn and dedicated in aformal ceremony, fittingly on the 70th anniversary of the raising of the first Commando units.

Research by Lindsay Lorraina Keith Larner gathered the nam of more than 600 Commandos who paid the ultimate sacrifice during WW2, and in recent conflicts in Afghanistan, as well as those who died in training in the intervening years.

The 60 years of annual visits to the cairn in November each year by the WW2 Commandos and their families, supported by the post-WW2 serving and former Commandos, continues to confirm the history of the Prom as both aWW1 and WW2 area of significance for the Navy,Army and Air Force.

There are local connections with members of the Commando ‘family’.

Kevin Curran was born in Traralgon, ason of Mr and Mrs Jack Curran of Argyle St.

An outstanding footballer, he played for Traralgon and was recruitedtoHawthornas an 18-year-old not long before the start of the war. After playing afew games for Hawthorn he enlisted in the army, and after training he successfully volunteered for Tidal River. He was posted to the 2/2nd Independent Company, assigned to the defence of the Dili airfield in Portuguese East Timor.

Involved in many major confrontations with the Japaneseinvaders, Curran wasawarded aMentioned in Despatches for his bravery. Curran and his comrade David Dexter were both promotedinthe fieldtocommissioned rank After the war, Curran returned to Hawthorn for anumberofyears as astarplayer and was captain in 1950. He was aleading citizen in Bendigo for many years beforehis death in 1978.

Coincidentally, Curran’scomrade, David Dexter, was ateenage friend of Roland Good in the pre-war years. As youngsters David, Roland, and David’s brotherBarrieDexter once rode fromWarragul to Tidal River on fixed-wheel push-bikes, along unsealed roads -assomeone later commented,great trainingfor three future Commandos.

2/3th Company in New Guinea and later in Borneo, as amedical orderly. With ashared history,Roland Goodand the Dexters were friends thereafter.

After the war,Good qualifiedasadoctor, and during the Korean War he went to Korea withthe Savethe Children Fund, as part of the United Nations Civil Assistance Program. Later, in Korea he established and operated a health centre for mothers and babies. Roland, known as ‘Roly’, began his medical practice in Traralgonin1957and remained there until his deathaged99in2018.

Another early local, Jim Ludlow, grew up in the Kiewa Valley district and enlisted in the army at Tallangatta in January 1943,aged 19. He joined the newly raised2/9thCommando Squadron, as the units were then called. His unit and others soon took part in the Aitape-Wewak campaign in New Guinea, patrolling aggressively against the Japanese forces.

After the war, Jim moved with his wifeand young familytothe Latrobe Valleyinthe 1950s to work with the booming SEC. Jim and his wife lived in the district until his death in 2005, with members of their family still here.

Withfallingnumbers andthe ageingof members, the WW2 Victorian Commando Association closed in mid-2010and all WW2 became members of the

Then-governor of Victoria, Lieutenant General Sir Edmund Herring unveils thememorial cairn in November 1964.Then serving Commando Company soldier SergeantTom Nicholas (right) wasone of the catafalque party

Photo: Contributed

The plaque shows theCommando Companies areasofoperation during WorldWar 2.

Council’s ambitious project

ErikaAllen

FORTY years ago, Sale City Council completed its most ambitious and controversial project: building the Gippsland Centre in Sale.

“The (Gippsland Centre) wasaculmination of the work we started in about 1970 when we did studiestowork out where Sale was heading,” said Alan Lewis.

Alan moved to Sale in 1968 and became the city’s engineer until resigning in 1985.

The decision to proceed with the shopping centre came after reports by planning consultants Wilson Sayer Core Pty Ltd identified local retail sales plummeting as peopleflocked to Latrobe Valley and Melbourne shopping centres.

When the Centre opened, Geoff Rossetti, father of incumbent Wellington Shire councillor Scott Rossetti, was serving as the City of Sale mayor. Scott spoke last week at the centre’s 40th celebrations, describing the project as a“gutsy move” for acouncil to undertake.

In an article commemorating its 10thanniversary in 1994, the Gippsland Times reported the centre was considered the largest shopping complex –and possibly the first –developed by acouncil in Australia.

Scott recalled discussing with his father how the opening of Mid Valley in Morwell was drawing shoppers from Sale, redirecting money that could have supported local businesses. So, the council decided to take action.

“The (Centre) was actually something that was designed completely to support the local shops and retail outcomes,” Scott said.

“It didn’t come without its controversies because alot of local shop keepers didn’t like… (that it created) abit of competition. But ultimately, people were leaving town to go shopping somewhere else and so (the council) achieved an outcome that kept people in Sale,” he said.

Localhistorian Peter Synan was mayor throughout the development of the centre.He said the project was about “regathering” Sale’s identity as acommercial centreinGippsland.

“We’d traditionally beenthe market power, and peoplecame here to shop.But then, as towns developed elsewhere, we lost that ascendancy. But through this, we were able to have amagnet drawing people back in,” he said last week.

But even before the Centre’sconstruction began, the council faced setbacks.

They saw that optimising Sale’s commercial district firstrequired relocating the old railway station located on the north side of the Desailly St intersection with Cunningham St to Pettit St. The next step was integrating the shopping complex with the existingRaymond St commercial district.

Reportedly, the council wanted to avoid the outcome of Mid Valley, which had been built on the town’s outskirts and was drawing business away from the town centre.

Discussions to relocate the railway station began in 1971.But it wasdifficult, Alan remembered because VicRail had never encountered such arequest.

“After 10 years of negotiations, they said to me they weren’t keen to do it,” he said.

“I still remember that Friday afternoonin Melbourne when they said, ‘We’ll need an act of parliament, and that will take yearstoobtain.’

As Idrove back to Sale, Ithought, ‘No, it won’t take years’.”

He said he phoned Alan Hunt, who was then the ministerfor local government, and explained thepredicament. The ministerreplied, ‘We have our last cabinet meeting of the year on Monday at 10 o’clock. If you can provide me with adraft bill by then, I’ll present it.’

The Sale Stationand Relocation Act 1981 was ultimatelycreated within aweekend,moved through parliament in 14 days, and officially passed in February 1982.

The first train entered the new station –located on Pettit St –onNovember11, 1983. Remnants of the old station remain on Reeve St today, with the historic train line signal box, currently presented by Sale Museums as arailway museum.

With the station relocated, the Sale City Council entered acontract with Pak-Poy Kumagai to jointly construct the centre on December 22, 1983. Pak-Poy Kumagai was formed through a partnership between the Australian engineering firm Pak-Poy Kneebone and the Japanese construction giant Kumagai Gumi. They served as financiers, projectmanagers, and principal contractors on the project.

The councilsubsequently establishedSale

StationDevelopment PtyLtd to manage the development and operation of the complex. Construction began in 1984, proceeding quickly.

Alan said90per cent of the contractorsresponsible for the build were local, including Smolenaars Plumbing, now Tequa Plumbing.

“The electrical work was done by Jones(Electrical),and that stimulated them to get bigger, and they’re still going… all the plasterwork was done by Yarram Plas from here, they opened up in Melbou they ended up doing all the plaster work (Crown)Casino. So, it really made afew people bigger than just being asmall local contractor,” he said.

The foundation stone was laid on April 13, 1984, by Ian Cathie, the then minister for industry, commerce and technology. The Gippsland Times reported around200 people attended the ceremony, including Peter, who was mayor at the time.

It was reported that Peter addressedconcerns aboutthe council’s ambitious plansatthe event, suggesting thatsome viewed them as overly ambitious.

In that same year, however, after taking an estimated 69,000 workdays,building hundreds of tonnes of steelwork, and laying 222,000 concrete bricks, Sale had anew shopping complex.

When the Centre opened at 9am on October 30, mayor GeoffRossetti and 1983 MissVictoria Jeanine Clarke led acountdownfor shoppers eager to explore Sale’s newest attraction.

Scott recalled how aspecial trainfrom Spencer Street Station was arranged to bring Melbourne residents to the event. His father greeted each

visitor at the entrance, shaking so many hands thatheended up in asling forweeks afterwards Inside, shoppersfound four chain stores, including Target and Safeway,along with 49 specialty shops. Aspecial promotion offered the chance to win aToyota CorollaoraP&O cruise Though some shops have moved or evolved, the centre’s exterior has remained unchanged. Alan explained that the brickwork on the façade was carefully designed and laid to resemble weatherboards –anod to the railway station.

As for the building’s legacy, Alan said the centre achieved what it was designed to do: maintain the connectedness of Sale’s commercial centre.

“We’ve been one of the few strip centres that hasn’t really suffered with the building of amajor shopping centre.Ifyou look at Morwell and even Traralgon to acertain extent, (comparatively) we’ve been able to get afairly refined retail space, which is what we set out to do,” he said.

The constructionofthe pedestrian mall beganinApril 1984,aiming to link the Raymond St shops withthe newshopping centre. Photo: Gippsland Centre Sale

Guestsweretreated to adelicious cake followingspeeches and ashort film of thehistoryof Gippsland Centre Sale. Photos:ErikaAllen, unless stated Aphotofrom1984 of the pedestrian mall, Raymond St

Photo:Gippsland Centre Sale

Concreting theGippslandCentreSale.

Photo: Gippsland Centre Sale

Theold Salerailwaystation.

Photo:Sale Historical Society

Avisual retrospective of the Centre’s construction andnewspaper clippings following its progress wereondisplaylastweek.

The Gippsland Centre’s opening advertisement waspublished in the Gippsland Timesin1984.

Image: Gippsland Centre Sale

Fluffy friends on parade

ErikaAllen

YOU can’t beat apet parade at local agricultural shows.

Attendance at the Sale Show’s pet parade was high on Saturday morning. Pet owners aged under 15 and their furry friends in all shapes, sizes, and states of dress began crowding the Kids Fun Zone by 10am.

Any pet, from guinea pigs to dogs and calves to cats, had the chance to shine in any of 13 categories. Some categories included ‘best mannered dog’, ‘dog with the waggiest tail’, ‘prettiest rabbit’, and ‘best kept unusual pet’.

Stratford local Hayden and her dog Margot were a star duo of the pet parade. While Margot was tough to wrangle in the ‘best mannered dog’ category and wouldn’t sit still, she redeemed herself in the ‘prettiest dog’ category, taking home the blue sash andtrophy.

Evie from Sale and her Salukidog Dash won the ‘best kept dog’ category. Pets in this category were judged on having acleanand well-brushedcoat, cleaneyesand ears,and looking well caredfor. The duo were also runners-up in the ‘prettiest dog’ and third and well-mannered categories.

Anothercategory that boosted the crowd’s energy was the ‘dog with the best trick’.

From shaking hands to dancing, dogs were putting their best paw forward. Mikyla from Morwell and chocolate Labrador retriever Bella were the last pair to show off.

As the final entrant in the final dog category of the parade, Mikyla and Bella pulled out their best tricks: not one, but aslewoftricks from sitting, lying down, shaking hands and talking. They were the overwhelming winner in this category.

Familesgathered for thepopular PetParade on Saturdaymorning.

Out and about at the show

Evie from Sale and winner of ‘Best Kept Dog’ at the PetParade,Dasha Saluki. Evie and Dash wererunners-up in the‘Prettiest Dog’ andthird in the well manneredcategory

Photos: ErikaAllen

The Knight family from Longfordenjoying theArtsand Crafts Pavilion.FromleftKiralee, Fletcher,Maneesha and Anneliese.

CountryWomen’s Association -NorthGippsland Group Secretary (and Around Maffra writer) Jennifer Toma (left)and President Lois Ramsey. Photo: Stefan Bradley

Dairycattle wereattheir shiniest on Saturday.

Photo: ErikaAllen From left: Hayley, Esther,Jason from Maffra.

Photo: Stefan Bradley

Savannah, Sienna, Bree and Huxley, from Sale.

Photo: Stefan Bradley LukafromStratford learning to drive aflying car at the ageoftwo

Photo: Stefan Bradley

Harriet,six, from Tinambadecorating wooden snowflakes. Photo: ErikaAllen

Alice, four, from Tinambadecorating woodensnowflakes. Photo: ErikaAllen

Success never tasted so sweet

StefanBradley

THERE’S little out there sweeter than the Great Gippsland Carrot Cake Contest at the Sale Show on Friday.

Schoolstudents and the general public were very keen to put their best carrot cake forward to be judged by local judgesFergHoranand Amie Boulton.

Classes for all included primary school, secondary school, open section and the new class Gold Rush wildcard that goes with the Sale Show’s ‘Gippsland Goldfields’ theme. One young participant revealed they practiced for the competition “six million times”.

Ms Boulton, from Sale described the quality of theentries as “phenomenal”.

S. Flemming won in the secondarystudent category. Ms Boulton said the winning cake had the flavour and consistency of a“classic” carrot cake.

“It was thatclassic combination of carrots, spices -areally beautiful balance,” Ms Boulton said. In the same category,runner-up Tori McKerrow said she had been practising making carrot cakes for three years.

“I was hoping for (first place), but Ifeel excited to have gotten something,” she said.

Chief steward of the Great Gippsland Carrot Cake Contest, Vicki Cox lauded everyone who participated in the contest, and thanked all involved in setting it up.

“These events would not happen without people willing to be generous withtheir time and energy,” Ms Cox said.

The other stewards on the day were Emma Kewish, Simone Godde, Bec Macnamara, Julie Jones and Beth Ripper.

Winners of Carrot Cake Classes: Heather Adams Open: 1st Chloe Parkinson, 2nd Shelley Battams, 3rdSandra Weber.

Gippsland Goldrush Wildcard: 1st Sandra Weber, 2nd Sue-Ellen Bunting, 3rdAlyssa Rowe.

Secondary students: 1st S. Flemming, 2nd Tori McKerrow 3rdKobe Parsons.

Primary school grades five and six: 1st Layla Smolenars, 2nd Charlotte Camm, 3rdEmme Camm.

Sale Show is bloomin’

StefanBradley

THE Exhibition Pavilion at the Sale Show was full of the bestfruit,vegetables and floral art you could lay your eyes on.

The judges meticulously went through each entry to determine the best of the best.

The Sale and District Garden Club set up a display for the Sale Show as they always do.

First and secondprizefor the ‘Going Gold -gold pot withplant or plants’ display was won by Sue Higgins.

In apositive sign for the Sale Show’s longevity, Annette Frew,chief steward for flowers, fruit and vegetables,saidthe high number of entries demonstrated the most ever interest in the flower show in decades.

“We received a wonderful response from the public with peoplesaying they willenter next year and exhibitors saying they will be entering more next year. So hoping for abiggerturn out next year,” Ms Frew said.

“Stewardswho havebeen at the showfor many years saiditwas the most exhibitsthey have seen since 1980!

“We’ve been really pushing the floral competition.”

There are so many exhibit winners to list, so justahandfulwill be listed here.Watch the Sale Show Facebook page for the rest of the results in the near future.

Flowers:

Most outstanding arrangement in floral art:Barb Harper

Most outstanding exhibitincreative floral art: Angie Lamont Best hibitinfloral art:H th Harrington

Chief stewardfor flower,fruitand vegetables

AnnetteFrewinfront of the Sale and District Garden Clubdisplay.

Aggregates, open:Debbie Krusic; intermediate: Jocelyn Harper; novice: Dianne Bloemhoff.

Champion exhibitofflowers:Glenys Russ; champion bloom, open: Mark Krusic; champion bloom, novice: Kate Doyle.

Champion rose:Peter Wylie

Overall result for Exhibition Pavillion:

Aggregate:local winner: Sue-Ellen Bunting, second: Irene Askew

Other

Champion vegetable:Rose Smolenaars; champion fruit: Anita Hensen. Joan La Memorial Aw d:Rosalie Gr

SFlemming’s winning cake for secondary school.

Flowers being judged.

Photos: Stefan Bradley

SueHiggins won both the first and second prize for ‘Going Gold -gold potwith plantor plants’display.

From left,Bec Macnamara, Ferg Horan, Amie Boulton, Vicki Coxand Emma Kewish. Photos: Stefan Bradley, unless stated

Vegatables on display.

Chloe Parkinson wins theHeather Adams Open category. Photo: Contributed

Book looks into deaths of Russell and Clay

ABOOK has been released about the High CountrydeathsofRussell Hill and Carol Clay.

Since1917, five otherpeople have also disappeared,threeofthemneverfound, the reasons for their disappearancesstill unknown.

The manager of Victoria’smost secure prison;a millionaire racing car driver, an experienced bushwalker and then, Russell Hilland Carol Clay, clandestine lovers whose secret camping weekend became national headlines.

For nearly two years it seemed they would join the others who had disappeared,but then –the arrest of amost unlikely suspect, experienced Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn.

Truecrime authorRobinBowles has visited the scenes of the crime, spoken with witnesses and locals not previously contacted, conducted frank interviews with police and attended every day of an action-filledsix-weekmurder trialinthe Supreme Court.

Using her forensic research skills, Robin Bowles has written Last Man Standing,a thrilling exposé of murder and mystery in the Wonnangatta Valley, aplace thatholds secrets going back more than 100 years.

Ms Bowles will be appearing at the Bairnsdale Library on Saturday, November 23, from 6.30pm, discussing her book and case.For more information phone the Bairnsdale Library on 5152 4225.

The followingday shewillbehosting an afternoon tea at the DargoHotel from 2.30pm. For more information phone the hotel on 5140 1231.

Mission for ahealthy Gippslandlaunched

AGENCIES involved in improving the health and wellbeing of local people are being encouraged to badge their work under the brand ‘Healthy Gippsland’.

The new brand will uniteprojects and campaigns from groups involved in population health in the region such as local government, community health, hospitals and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

Healthy Gippsland wasrecently launched at alearning and networking event hosted by the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU).

GRPHU director Annelies Titulaer said Healthy Gippsland reflected the “collective mission” many agencies share in theirwork to improve population health.

“We are all making acontribution to ahealthier region, from strategic and urban planners designing the next neighbourhood, to health promoters supporting schools to offer healthyfood and drinks in their canteens,” she said.

“Healthy Gippsland will not only bring all of this work together but encourage the community to join our quest. It may be as simple as taking part in a local activity promoting good health, or assisting agencies like the GRPHU in the development of health and wellbeing initiatives.”

More than 50 population health professionals from across the region attended the GRPHU event in Morwell and donned ‘Healthy Gippsland #teamprevention’ t-shirts. They will now have access to an online Healthy Gippsland portal which will store resources and share best practice work from across the region.

“I’m hoping our inaugural HealthyGippsland showcase was asource of inspiration for participants. It was great to learn what colleagues are doing across the region and how they are addressing challenges in their community,” Ms Titulaer said.

More than50population health professionals from across theregion attended the launch of Healthy Gippsland at atraining and networking event in Morwellrecently Photo: Contributed

Partnership to save ploversfromextinction

WEST Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA)has announced anew $1.5 million project aimed at saving one of our region’s much-loved native birds from extinction.

Easternhooded plovers –affectionally known as ‘hoodies’ –are tiny shorebirdsthat nest along the Victorian coastline where the adults, their eggs and chicks are highly vulnerable to disturbance by humans, coastal weeds,rough weather,off-lead dogs and their number one predator –foxes.

Together with BirdLife Australia,Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Bass Coast Landcare Network, SouthGippsland Landcare, Parks Victoria and the community, WGCMA is embarking on afour-year project to help the survival of Hoodies.

WGCMAlandand biodiversitymanager Shayne Haywood said ‘Toward Zero Extinctions: Protect the Eastern Hooded Plover’ would involve protecting nests during breeding season, controlling foxes and other introducedpests, and engaging the community about theplight of the plover –and how they could help its survival.

hatch,hoodie chicks can’t fly for the first five weeks of their life, making them highly vulnerable to predators, particularly foxes.

To reduce thisthreat, WGCMAand partners will undertake acoordinated approach to fox control across public and private land, conducted in partnership with landholders and Parks Victoria.

“By reducing fox numbers, we can help increase the chance of survival for eggs and fledglings and help boost the population of Hoodies overall,” Mr Haywood said.

Enclosingvulnerable breeding sites to protect nests and chicks and signage at beaches are also key activities of the program, supported by BirdLife Australia’s monitoring program and population counts.

“Many peopleinour community already know about the plightofplovers and are actively involved in their protectionbyavoiding nesting sites, keeping dogs on leads at the beachand volunteering through BirdLife Australia’s Beach-nesting Birds Program,” Mr Haywood said.

“There are only around 3000 hoodies remaining in south-eastern Australian and less than 2.5 per cent of hooded plover eggs make it to adult stage,” he said.

“The coastlinebetween SanRemoand Inverloch is home to the second largest population of hooded

plovers in Victoria, so it’s vital that we work togethertoprotect these vulnerablenativespecies whose survival depends on having safe, protected breeding sites,” he said.

During breeding season, hoodies face many threats to survival, from people accidently trampling their nests to off-lead dogs scaring the birds and eatingtheir eggs. Even if the eggs successfully

“This partnership project is an exciting next step in the protection and recovery of plover populations in WestGippsland.The CMA is thrilled to be involved in this important work as part of our role in catchment health and protecting the region’s unique biodiversity.”

Funding to protect communities

LOCAL groups areamong volunteer emergency service organisations across the state sharingin almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities.

The state government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) funding was announced by Emergency Services Minister Jacyln Symes.

The announcement took place at the Drouin Fire Station, which received VESEPfunding in this year’s grants to purchase anew fieldcommand vehicle.

The VESEP funding announced has been spread across 167 projects that included arange of replacement vehicles for brigades.

Among them are the Licola and Toongabbie fire brigades,which will each receive $140,833 for vehicles and appliances.

The Yarram CFA will receive $20,000 for minor facility improvements, Meerlieu ($2160), Callignee ($1467) and Carrajung ($1700) firebrigades will receive funding for volunteer amenities, withhelp for Devon North ($3510), Fernbank ($1211), Golden Beach ($2340)and Jack River ($967)for operational equipment.

Seaspray Surf Life SavingClubwillreceive $35,286 for vehicles and appliances, while the Port Albert Coast Guard will get $84,853 for vehicles, appliances and vessels.

Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason

Heffernan said VESEPgrantshelped provide brigades with significant funding for life-saving equipment.

“This program provides $2 for every $1 of funding from the brigade and helps with the purchase of equipment such as vehicles, trucks,tankers, watercraft, trailers, and can also include minor facility improvements,” he said.

“The contribution from the government towards equipmentmeans brigades like Drouin have a great incentive to fundraise in their communities and apply for aVESEP grant.

“There are also Special Access Grants available to providea furtherfinancial boostfor brigades that face challenges with fundraising.”

True crime authorRobinBowles is coming to Dargo. Photo: Contributed

The Hooded Plover,also known as ahoody Photo: Contributed

CGH diabetes care outperforming national average

ARECENT student project by finalyear medicalstudent EugeneWanghas highlighted that Central Gippsland Health (CGH) provides better care than the national average for paediatric type 1diabetes outpatient service, based on HbA1c levels (a marker of blood glucose).

Completed as part of asix week Scholarly Intensive Placement (SIP), Mr Wang undertook aretrospective audit of the paediatric type 1 diabetes (T1DM) outpatientclinic at CGH, focusing on patient demographics, glycaemiccontroland long term patient outcomes.

As wellashighlighting the superior performance of CGH comparedtothe national average, the research also showedthe effectiveness of timely screening of co-morbidities such as thyroid and celiac disease in patients at the clinic. The research also highlightedareas requiring further attention in order to promote continuous quality improvement and excellence in patient-centred care.

During his SIP, Mr Wang found the project was directlyapplicable in promoting continuous quality improvement and excellence in patient-centred diabetes care in the real world.

“There is abig gapbetweenaproject and real-worldchanges. This SIP was aquality improvement project at alocal hospital, so Ifelt thatthis gapwas significantlydecreased. Ifeel validated in my ability to interpret my results and make recommendations,” Mr Wang said. Mr Wang also felt the project was very rewarding and helped strengthen his skills in research.

“The mostrewarding aspect of my Scholarly IntensiveProjectwas working with and receiving feedback from experienced clinician supervisors, as well as presenting my findings to the healthcare professionals involved in running the T1DM outpatient clinic. This research project equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge in critical appraisal, statistical analysis and quality assurance,” he said.

Mr Wang’s academic co-ordinator, Casey Stubbs, commended hiswork,notinghis researchprovided agreat benefit to CGH diabetes outpatient service -highlighting how much of an impact SIP projects were able to have in only six weeks.

“Eugene’s research project hasbeen utilised within the organisation to help streamline and improve the delivery of diabetes outpatient service, as well as celebrate their achievements in service provision,” Ms Stubbs said.

Overall, Mr Wang found his experience during his SIP was overwhelmingly positive, and vital to improving health service in rural areas.

“Rural health research is crucialtounderstanding the unique challenges and needs of rural communities, and facilitating improvement and innovation in service delivery,” he said.

Mr Wang recently presented his findings at the Doctors for RegionalInnovation, Vision, Excellence, Research and Scholarship conference on September 7presented by the North West Victoria Regional TrainingHub, and received the Best Poster Presentation award for his presentation.

Inspiring females to get active

ASTATEWIDEcampaign, providing women and girls opportunities to get active -'This Girl Can' campaign -iscoming to Gippsland.

It is aVic Health initiativetaking place between November 10 and 17 and in conjunctionwith 'Gippy Girls Can', alocal socialmedia campaign.

Local clubs, organisations and council are offering avariety of opportunities in the form of free classes and come and try sessions. The weekwillbefulloffun,freeorlow-cost activities designed to encourage and inspire women and girls to embrace physical activity in away that suits them.

Activities will be promoted in the Gippsland Times,Middle of Everywhere App and the Wellington Shire website.

CentralGippslandHealth is collaborating with HeyfieldCommunity Resource Centre, Briagolong Community House and the Wellington Shiretoscreen the Women's Adventure Film Tour.

Tickets cost $10 for what is promised to be a fun inspiring night out.

The Women’s Adventure Film tour showcases women achieving their adventurous goals. The collection of filmsdoesn’t just focus solely on extreme feats, it aims to inspire everyone to

step outside their comfort zone and challenge their boundaries –their personal Everest. It's acelebration of bravery, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit within us.

Seven unique short films carefully chosen to show women achieving their personally adventurous goals. From sledding, mountain biking and kiteboarding to celebrating 80 year old ski legend Nancy Greene Raine.

Guest speaker Kelly Van Den Berg,sports woman, explorerand Gippsland Adventure tour guide will be at the Heyfield screening talking about her amazing active life. There will be door prizes and information on events and opportunities to get involved.

For more information on Gippy Girls Can visit gippygirlscan.com.au/

Screenings in Wellington Shire: Monday, November 11, Heyfield Memorial Hall, 6pm-8.30pm. Book at www.trybooking. com/CVKVB

Wednesday, November13, Sale Cinema, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Book at www.salecinema. com.au

Thursday, November 14, Briagolong Mechanics Hall, 7pm-9pm. Book at www trybooking.com/CVQOA

Final year medical student Eugene Wang.

Photo: Contributed

Kelly VanDen Berg, sports woman, explorer and Gippsland Adventuretour guidewillbea guest speaker at the Heyfield screening of the Women’s AdventureFilm on November 11

Photo: Contributed

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The meeting will receive the Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024.

Questions on Notice will be accepted in writing by Wednesday 20 November 2024 and are to be marked for the Attention of the Board Chair.

Agendas will be provided on request and will be available from Thursday 21 November 2024. Refreshments will follow the meeting

RSVP by Wednesday 20 November 2024 Executive Office, Latrobe Regional Health Phone: 5173 8811 or email: enquiries@lrh.com.au

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St. Patrick's Primary School, Stratford is seeking enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individuals for the above education support officer positions, commencing on the Tuesday, 28th January 2025. Applicants may apply for all or part of both positions available. The successful applicants will be employed from 9:00am -3:30pm on selected days or similar by negotiation. The successful applicants will need to demonstrate acommitment to Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of all students. They will also demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues and families. The successful applicants will also need to demonstrate that they can work effectively as part of ateam, have an eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills.

Special Requirements: Qualifications in Integration Aide/ Education Support aredesirable Applicants must possess acurrent Working with Children's Check. Email expressions of interest to: Mr. Joel Brayshaw jbrayshaw@stpstratford.catholic.edu.au Applications close: Friday, 8th November 2024 at 4pm.

McKENZIE, Mal and Gail. 9/11/2024 Happy 50th wedding anniversary.

CHAPPEL, Sylvia. Sylvia will be fondly remembered by all here at Ashleigh House. Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends. Rest In peace

Combined Kindergartens Inc.

We are seeking a qualified early childhood educator to join our team at Sale North Kindergarten in our 4-Year-Old Kindergarten program for 2025. Applicants will be required to hold a Diploma of Children's Services or Certificate 3 in Children's Services and current First Aid Qualifications and a Working with Children Check. Written applications are invited from suitably qualified persons. Employees are paid award rates under VECTEA 2020. Applications close Friday 8th November 2024. For aposition description please phone Sharon on 5144 1663. Applications can be emailed to info@salekinders.org.au Sale Combined Kindergartens Inc. is committed to maintaining achild safe environment.

JOHNSON STREET CLINIC

Part-time /Casual Registered Nurse

Johnson Street Clinic has an opportunity currently available for aRegistered (Division 1) Nurse to work at our friendly Medical Practice in Maffra, working 24hrs afortnight plus coverage for annual leave. The position is reportable to Dr A.J. Wright and Practice Manager.

Essential Criteria:

● Current registration as aregistered nurse

● Agenuine interest in primary care

● Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

● Competent computer skills

Desirable Criteria:

● Experience in primary care is preferred but not essential as we will support atransition for nurses coming from other areas of practice.

● Completion of an authorized immunization course.

Contact Details:

For further information and acopy of the Position Description please contact the Practice Manager. Phone 03 51 411 889.

Email: manager@johnsonstclinic.com.au

Please forward your application including acover letter and curriculum vitae by the 16rd November 2024.

Catholic College Sale "Every Student, Every Day"

Applications are invited for the following position:

Company Secretary to the Board of Directors

0.4 FTE (flexible working arrangement)

Commencing January 2025 (Twelve month contract with potential for ongoing)

The position of Company Secretary supports the College Board of Directors in all aspects relating to governance and compliance; statutory obligation s; administr ative support; communication and relationship management; and record keeping and documentation.

Aposition description is available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au.

FITZ-GERALD, Norma Jean. Of Heyfield. Passed away peacefully at Laurina Lodge Nursing Home on October 25, 2024. Aged 73 years Loved mother of Lisa, Julia and Jason, and Ashlee. Loved Grandma of Harry, Codi, Luke and Chloe.

Heartfelt thanks to the team at Laurina Lodge for the wonderful care given to Norma during her time there. Norma was a respected volunteer at Laurina Lodge for many years. Privately cremated.

FLINT, Brendon Royce. Of Rosedale 10/11/1940 -1/11/2024

Passed away peacefully at Sale Hospital. Cherished husband of Jan. Beloved father to Michael, Kerry and Sharryn. Loved Pa of Jamie, Hayley, Darcy, Faith, Pearl, Jasmine, Jackson and great grandchildren.

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FRATER, Colin James

Born in Ballina NSW on May 27,1948 went to be with our Lord on October 28, 2024.

Beloved Husband of Linda. Loving Dad of Ailin and Ivan. Father-in-law of Derrick and Fee.

Proud Papa of Kimberley, Isaac, Jacob, Liesel, and Isaiah. Little brother of Beverley, Barbara, and Marjorie. Brother-in-law of Geoff, George, and Bob. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces, nephews, grandniece sa nd grandnephews.

Dearly loved and deeply missed byall

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Board Director opportunities at Central Gippsland Health Service

The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions at Central Gippsland Health Service. The positions start on 1July 2025 and appointments are for up to three years.

The Board particularly welcomes applications from people with patient/user experience and consumer engagement. This may include experience as a user of hospital care or as carer/guardian of a person who is afrequent patient and/or experience with using consumer feedback to drive hospital improvements in patient-centred care.

These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes diverse leadership of the health system that represents the variety of backgrounds and cultures of Victorian communities to enable the vision of achieving the best health, wellbeing and safety for everyone.

To build an empowered and engaged leadership across the health system, our priority areas are people of all ages, First Nations people, people who live with adisability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, the promotion of gender equality and upholding human rights.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capabilities identified in their applications.

ROADLEY, Marj. May loving memories of Marj help you find peace. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort. Love From all at Ashleigh House.

WILLIAMS, Jonothan Lee 'Jon' 5/7/1957

Passed away 4/11/24 in Sale, 67 years young. Beloved husband of Jan. Cherished dad to Curtis, Zane, and Imogen. Father-in-law to Dayna. Grandpa to Noah and Spencer.

GARDINER, Bruce. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Bruce Samu el Gardiner. Afarewell will be held at 'Graze' at the Sale Greyhounds on MaffraSale Road. Saturday November 16 from 1pm. Arelaxed and casual function to remember our Bruce. Please come along for drinks and nibbles.

JOHNSON, Maxwell Charles. 21/5/1934 -30/10/2024

Dearly loved partner of Marg. Lots of love, sadly missed. xxoo

PFEIL, Patricia. Passed away at RespectWattleglen aged care home on the Thursday, October 31. In accordance with her wishes there will be no funeral. Thank you to the Sale community that she lived in for the final 5years of her life.

The family of Patricia Pfeil thank the staff and community of Wattleglen (Respect) agedcare home for welcoming and caring for her in her last few months. Collectively you are wonderful, and we couldn't have hoped for more. From the Pfeil family.

PRYCE, (nee Little.) Jean. Passed away peacefully at McDonaldWing Nursing Home on October 24, 2024. Aged 94 1/2 years Loved wife of Ralph (dec.). Lovedmotherand mother-in-law of Neil and Kay. Mama of Sivonne and George and great mama of Elizabeth, Gilles and Ralph. At Rest

RALSTON, Rex. Very dear friend of Geoff and Bev. Passed away 27/10/24. Fond memories of our time spent together. Love to Lyn and family.

Brother and Brother-in-law to Greg and Carol, Ross and Ann, Robert and Susan and their families, plus his Fur Babies. We will carry you with us always. Keep Playing Great Music.

PFEIL,

The family of

FLINT. The funeral of Brendon Royce Flint is appointed to leave Our Chapel, 5 Queen St., Maffra after a service commencing at 1pm on FRIDAY (November 8th 2024) for the Sale Lawn Cemetery. Please visit our website for the livestream of Brendon's service.

FRATER. The funeral service for Mr Colin James Frater will be held at The Sale Baptist Church, Princes Highway, Sale at 11am on FRIDAY (November 8, 2024) followed by aprivate cremation.

All family and friends are welcome to attend the service and join for refreshments after.

JOHNSON. Agraveside service for Mr Maxwell Charles Johnson will be held at the Toongabbie Lawn Cemetery on TUESDAY (November 12, 2024) commencing at 2pm.

NOONAN. For funeral arrangements for Mrs Susan Elizabeth Noonan please check website listed below or contact:

PRYCE, (nee Little.) In accordance with Jean's wishes, aprivate funeral service WAS HELD on (Wednesday October 30, 2024.)

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journey since relocating to Sale. She and her family had great comfort and confidence in her medical care. Thank you all.

All applications are to be forwarded to sgaden@ccsale.catholic.edu.au

Application deadline: COB Wednesday 20 November 2024

Applications close at midnight Sunday 24 November 2024.

Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply can be found at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications

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WILLIAMS. For funeral arrangements for Mr Jonothan Lee 'Jon' Williams, please check our website or phone.

RALSTON. The funeral service for Mr Rex Ralston will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 11am TOMORROW (Thursday November 7, 2024) followed by a private cremation.

BreastScreen Gippslandhas beenhonoured in stateparliament by The Nastionals’ Melina Bath who paid tributetoemployees, such as BreastScreen Victoria chief executive RitaButera, and Kelly Giersch from BreastScreen Gippsland, and volunteers to mark theorganisation’s 30-year anniversary Photos:Contributed

Three decades of BreastScreen Gippsland

MEMBER for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has congratulated BreastScreen Gippsland in state parliament, paying tribute to employeesand volunteers to mark the organisation’s 30-year anniversary.

BreastScreen Gippsland opened in 1994 and has been providingvital preventative health screening to local women ever since.

Ms Bath told parliament that in the past 12 months there had been more than 17,000 screens conducted on women in Gippsland with 750 women called back for furtherassessmentand 140 receiving aconfirmed diagnosis.

“Thisamazing local serviceissaving lives of Gippslandwomen and is testament to the hard working team at the service,” she said.

“With clinics located in Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Sale,Wonthaggiand Warragul and atravelling bus service to reach smallerrural communities, BreastScreen Gippsland is alocal success story

and agreat advertisement for early intervention saves lives.”

Ms Bath said participation in free preventative health screening was critical to improving health outcomes and supporting overall wellbeing for women.

“Studies show that women,particularly mothers tend to prioritise the health needs of their family over their own, oftendelayingmedical appointments,” Ms Bath said.

“It’s important to encourage self-care and the prioritisation of free healthscreenings suchas BreastScreen to promote better long term outcomes for women.

“I send my heartfelt congratulations to the BreastScreen Gippsland team led by Kelly Giersch and thank them for the important servicethey deliver to support women’s health.”

To book aBreastScreen appointment phone 13 20 50 or visit www.breastscreen.org.au

Duck surveytobegin

THE Game Management Authority (GMA) will begin its annual survey of Victoria’s game duck population on Tuesday, November 12.

The surveywill be conducted by wildlife biologists, who will record the presence, species and number of game ducks at more than 850 waterbodies across Victoria, including wetlands, farm dams, sewerage treatment plants, streams and rivers.

The surveywill also include groundcounts where the helicopter is unable to operate.Satelliteimaging will then be used to determine the amount of wetland habitat availableand, together with survey abundance estimates, used to estimate the total abundance of Victoria’s game duck species.

The GMAiscontinuingthis researchin2024 as part of the state government’sSustainable Hunting Action Plan 2021-24 and commitment to introducing adaptive harvest management.

GMA research principal Dr Jason Flesch said regularly collecting data was criticaltounderstanding what drove the abundance and productivity of game duck populations.

“Resultsfromthissurveywill helptoaccurately

estimate total gameduck abundance,based on environmental conditions at the time,” Dr Flesch said.

“This research benefits wildlife conservation by increasing ourunderstanding of the ecology of Victoria’s game duck populations and the health of their habitats.”

The 2024 survey is scheduled to take place from November 12 until November 29.

The flight schedule may change from day to day, depending on weather conditions or other factors. Residents in surveyed areas may see ahelicopter flying at low levels for ashorttimeand for no longer than is necessary.

The safetyofpeopleand livestock is apriority and disturbance to livestock will be minimised or avoided.

The results of the surveywill be published on the GMA website next year.

For moreinformation, includinga map of the proposed flight path, visit gma.vic.gov.au/ research/duck-research

THE Upswing MiniFest will be held at the Bundy Hall on Friday, November 22, between 6pm and 9pm. Come for anight of live music, bold art, food trucks and local makers. Catch rising stars Billie Stokes, Dane Nichols, and EmJ Nook, and enjoy aheadline set from HarryHook Is Real, plus, see studentartworkcome to life with stunning projections and shop from young creators at market stalls.

There will be free food trucks, drinks and lawn games. The Upswing Mini Fest, for youth aged 12 years and over,isa free event, but bookings essentialat https://www.trybooking. com/CWCEQ

Volunteers Dianne Rayner andKayeJones celebrated alongside Member for Eastern VictoriaMelina Bath for 30 years of BreastScreen Gippsland

Riding high at the show

THE sun was shiningonSaturday,highlighting horses clippedand groomed to perfection as equestrian events at the 159th Sale Show ran throughout the day.

Pony club ridersfromBairnsdale, Sale,Stratford and Briagolong, and their trusty horses competed in the Jack and Nancy Williamson Memorial Pony Club Ring.

Mabel Fry, a10-year-old rider from the Bairnsdale Pony Club who has been riding for about two years, was the champion ponyclub rider. She and her trusty pony WestburyBreanna,affectionately called Stormy,were agreat team in the ring, getting everything right to be crowned champion.

“You just have to get everythingfit perfectly, ride your best, and do your workout,” Mabel said. The pair also competed on Friday in the interschool competition in the high point grade five-six category when Mabel represented herschool, Gippsland Grammar.

Stormy, asix-year-old,was agift to Mabel on her ninth birthday and her first horse.Mabel described Stormy as “quite sassy” but kind. She’s an attention-loving horse, too.

Mabel said she loves the feeling of riding and the connection and bond she’s built with Stormy. The 10-year-old startedriding after COVID-19 because it gave her an outlet.Ithas since become a successful hobby, with the duotravelling to compete in local agricultural shows like Sale.

and DistrictPony

Sale

November 2, men’s stableford: Agrade: SHarrap 41,runner-up MBrickle 37; Bgrade: IFreeman 40, runner-up BRenou 38; Cgrade: LStephenson 40, runner-up DFraser 39; DTL: RHorner37, ATaylor 37,DHudson37, TGillett 36, JBall 36, CPurry 36, MJones 36,D Fitzgibbon 36; NTP: 3rdRDowsett, 6th AGaskill, 11th LStephenson,14thA Smith; women’s: JSimmons 39; NTP: 11th TPotter

November 4, medleystableford: winnerD Costin 39cb, runner-up CRadford 39; DTL: MJones 38,P McIntyre38, SMcDonald 37,T Mory 35, ACashman 34, MRobinson 34, RGough 34, CMarkovic 34. Maffra

October 31,women’s stableford: winnerK Gallagher 40; DTL: DOlston38, MDurrant 37,D Lanigan37, NPratt 37; NTP: 2nd LReynolds,7th

SBurnett, 12th DLanigan, 16th (second shot) L Reynolds.

November 2, men’smedleystroke: Agrade: H Burgiel 68, Bgrade: JMurnane 67,Cgrade: SBates 68; DTL: LJones 69,SRobbins 70,SMagnuson 71, DMurphy 72,GMcQuillen 72,P McCullough 72, GDavidson 72,LRoberts 72,M Robinson 73;NTP: 2nd SMagnuson, 7th RFraser,11th GParker,12th SRobbins, 16th AMcMillan.

Heyfield

October 31,12-hole stableford: Agrade: BTippet 31cb; Bgrade: BDrummond 30cb; NTP: 3rdNInnes, 9th KEvelyn, 11th KEvelyn.

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On Saturday,eight rings operated, with events covering classes includingAustralianstock horses, Clydesdales, and Shetlands, plus harnessand novelty events.

Chloe Smith competed in open events, including the hack, in which shewas champion open hackwithBoyfriend Material. Other winners include Rachel Hirs, champion ledponywith Bamborough Jacaranda, and Michelle Anderson, who won supreme champion led stock horse with Yarrabeepark Zazzie.

November 1, 18-hole stableford: Agrade:D Savage 38, runner-up GLobb 36; Bgrade: RWilliams37, runner-upALindsay 36; DTL: VMonument 35, N Lindsay 34; NTP: 9th GLack, 11th DWright, 15th G Lobb, 18th NLindsay

November 2, 18-hole par: Agrade: JSherrin square cb, Bgrade: IDarby +1cb; DTL: HBarnes +1,SBruce square,TobyLeggo square;NTP: 3rdJSherrin,9th T Rose, 11th TRose, 15th JSunderman, 18th ARose.

November 3, Heyfield Plate 18-hole stableford: individual, Agrade: DWright(Heyfield) 36cb, runner-up GLack(Heyfield) 36; Bgrade: GLobb (Heyfield) 38 points, runner-upEFlynn (Morwell) 35; Cgrade: AGirvan(Heyfield) 40, runner-up D

Allen(Morwell) 35; DTL: AClyma 34, JFenech34, S Smith 34, GPearson 34, WHardwidge 33, DAxford 33,R Hodgson 33, GBeyer 33, MRobinson 32, A Killeen 32, DKable 32,AHolmes 32, DBeyer 32, DAdams 32, PColeman 32; NTP: 3rdRMitchell, 9th NLindsay,11th DWright, 15th DWright, 18th DWright;winning team: AGirvan-G Lobb-D Wright-J Sherrin(Heyfield) 114

Newry

October30, men’s stableford: LTahu 34; women’s: JMalmo 39.

October 31,veterans: Agrade: KGately 40, B grade: CWard38pts.

November 2, medleypar: Agrade: PBrown +3, Bgrade: ACameron +2. November 3, medleystableford: winner J Cameron.

MarneyNeal (left) andher stock horse Sigma’s Review and Jade Gilbert and Costalot competed in workingstock horse classesatthe Sale Show.

Mia Allen who represents theBriagolong

Club wasthe Jack andNancy WilliamsonMemorial Champion Pony Club Handler.Mia is pictured withher pony Don.

ChloeSmith riding BoyfriendMaterial wasthe championopen hack.

Erika Allen

Mia Allenfrom Briagolongand District Pony Club competed in the Jack and Nancy Williamson Memorial Pony Club Ring with her pony Dom. Mia was won champion pony club handler for being the best handler to lead her horse.

Mabel Fry, 10,and pony WestburyBreanna wasthe Jack and Nancy Williamson Memorial Champion Pony Club Rider Photos: ErikaAllen

Gippsland continues dominance

Gippsland team captains Alexis Hansen and Logan Gibson hold the winner’s plaque.

Pride Cup in Warragul

GIPPSLAND Ranges Roller Derby(GRRD) will host the fourth annual Pride Cup, a celebrationofdiversity, equality and inclusion in the roller derby community and beyond, this Saturdayatthe Warragul Leisure Centre.

The event will feature amatch against reigning champion The Gender Ending Story.

The Pride Cup has become acornerstone event for GRRD, showcasing the values of acceptance and unity through the spirit of sport.

The day will begin at 9am with junior low contact, with junior modified contact from 10am,adult modified contactfrom 11am, with formalities from 1pm, and the exhibition bout from 2pm.

Entry is $5 at the door, with children under 14 free.

The event willfeature local vendors, educational booths, and opportunities for community engagement, aiming to fosterconversations aroundinclusivity and representation in sport. There will be food,entertainment and activities for the whole family.

THE Gippsland team, comprisedof85talented swimmers from the region’s seven clubs, emerged victorious at the CountryJunior District Competition held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre last month.

Gippslandreclaimedthe title from the Ovens and Murray district in 1993 and has held onto it ever since.

Gippsland swimmers dominated the field,amassing atotal of 1598 points, followed by Ovens and Murray with 957 and Central Victoria, 891.

This year’s team, aged eightto11, consisted of 29 swimmersfrom SouthGippsland Bass Swimming Club, 15 from Warragul, 12 swimmers from Sale, 20 from Traralgon, four from East Gippsland, four from Moe and one from Morwell.

Gippsland was ably led by swimming team captains Alexis Hansen(East Gippsland) and Logan Gibson (Warragul), and coachedbyHeidi Gratton (Warragul), Samantha O’Keefe (South Gippsland), TrinityO’Keefe (SouthGippsland) and David Vercoe (Traralgon). Team managers were Amy Gibson (Warragul) and Nathan Richer (South Gippsland).

To qualify for the Country Junior District Championships and representGippsland, swimmers had to finishinthe top eight fastest from local meets held in the 2024 swimming season. On the day, this meet provided an excellent opportunity for Gippsland swimmers to compete against their peers in the same age groupsfrom all over country Victoria.

Sale’s Ruby Lazzaro won the eight-year-old girls’ 50-metre butterfly and came third in the 50m backstroke, while clubmate Lila Whittaker came second in the eight-year-old girls’ 50m breaststroke.

INDIVIDUAL PLACEGETTERS:

11-year-old girls: Lilah Stevens (Warragul)3rd 50m breaststroke; boys: Logan Gibson (Warragul) 3rd50m Backstroke, 2nd 50m breaststroke. 10yo girls: TahliaMcCubbin (Traralgon)2nd 50m butterfly,2nd 50m backstroke, 2nd 50m breaststroke, 1st 50m freestyle; Milli Kyle (South Gippsland) 3rd50m butterfly; boys: Henry Arnup (Traralgon) 3rd50m butterfly, 1st 50m backstroke, 1st 50m freestyle; Hayden Rawson (Traralgon) 1st50m butterfly,2nd 50m backstroke, 2nd 50m breaststroke, 2nd 50m freestyle.

9yo girls: Eliza Biorci (Warragul) 2nd 50m backstroke, 3rd50m freestyle; RubyPirouet (South Gippsland) 2nd 50m breaststroke; Hannah Rochstad-Lim (Traralgon) 3rd 50m breaststroke; RubyStagg (Moe)3rd 50m butterfly, 2nd 50m freestyle; boys: Ben Edgar (Traralgon) 3rd50m butterfly,3rd 50mbreaststroke.

8yo girls: RubyLazzaro(Sale) 1st 50m butterfly,3rd 50m backstroke; Charlotte Lee(Warragul) 1st 50mbackstroke; Summer Netzer (Warragul) 2nd 50mbutterfly; Taylan Pocklington (South Gippsland) 3rd50m breaststroke; Milla Potter (South Gippsland) 2nd 50m freestyle; Lila Whittaker (Sale)2nd 50m breaststroke; boys: Oakley Campbell (Warragul) 3rd50m freestyle.

8-11years multiclass: Blake Warne(Traralgon) 1st 50m butterfly,1st 50m breaststroke, 1st 50m freestyle, 3rd50m backstroke.

Relayplace getters:

4x50m freestyle relay: 11yo girls 1st, 11yo boys 2nd, 10yo girls 1st, 10yo boys 1st, 8-9yo girls 1st, 8-9yo boys 2nd.

4x50m medleyRelay: 11yo girls 1st, 11yo boys 3rd, 10yo girls 1st, 10yo boys 1st, 8-9yo girls 1st, and 8-9yo boys 2nd.

Extended opening for Yarram pool

THE Yarram Swimming Pool will be open foranextended 19-week period during the summer swim season, adding four extra weeks to the usual 15-week schedule. The decision follows adetailed review of the facility’s operating hours, incorporating feedback from residents through the Aqua Energy and Outdoor Pools Survey and the community-driven Yarram Pool User Group Committee.

The extensionaimstoimprove accessibility, usage, and overall satisfaction, reflecting the valuable input gathered from residents and pool users over the past six months.

The 2024-25 season will see the Yarram SwimmingPool with adjusted hours, guaranteed opening times and less reliance on the unpopular temperature trigger model, allowing localsmore opportunities to enjoy the pool during the warmer months. In addition, Free Swim Fridays will be availablethroughout the entire season, encouraging visitors to take advantage of swimming facilities at no cost.

Wellington Shire Council chief executive DavidMorcom said the Yarram pool was a valuable community asset which provided many benefits to residents.

“Although it may appear like an indoor pool with an enclosed roof, we have faced operational limitations that have beena challenge for the community over time. This year, we tackled these concerns and haveworked withboth the community and councillors to develop apractical, budgetfriendly solution that meets everyone’s needs,” Mr Morcom said.

“Thisisafantastic win for the Yarram community, and we hope this improvement is well-received by both residents and visitors. We look forward to seeing the pool utilised duringits extended operating hours, as requested by the community.”

During the off-peak periods (November 25 to December 12 and January 27 to April 6) the Yarram pool will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm and Saturdays and public holidays 11am to 4pm.

During the peak period (December 13 to January 26), the pool will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6am to 6.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays noon to 6.30pm, and weekends and public holidays11amto 4pm.The poolwill be closed Christmas Day.

The Gippsland team at the CountryJuniorDistrict Competition. Photos:Contributed

On track for success

Erika Allen

ESHANA Cheema loves running fast. It makesthe 100-metre sprint her favourite event –and she'sgood at it, too.

The 12-year-old Sale College studentwas recently chosen to represent Victoria in the School SportAustralia Track and Field Championships for students aged 10 to 12, set for November 28 to December 2atOlympic Park in Homebush, Sydney. She will compete in the 4x100m relay. Eshana earned her place after competing against 440 athletes in rigorous trials at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne this September, where she delivered strong performances in the 100m and200mevents.

At the trials, Eshana placed fourth overall in the 100m (13:38 seconds) after winning her

heat. Additionally, placing fifthinthe

(28:70sec).

This will be her first time donningthe Team Vic uniform, aproud moment for any young athlete. Eshana saidshe feels“happy”and excited to travel to Sydney for the competition.

Eshana is adedicated athlete, training regularly underthe guidance of Gippsland Track Club coach DenisHuffer. The 12-year-old recently won the 500m sprint at the Gippsland Challenge and is showingrapid improvement.

In addition to representing her school, she competes for both the Wellington Athletic Club andthe Gippsland Track Club, often traveling to Melbourne for competitions.

After the nationalprimary schools championships, Eshanaaimstomeet the national qualifying standard to compete in the Australian under age championships in Perth in early 2025.

Bowls scoreboard

Gippsland Bowls Region weekend pennant results

Division one: Lakes Entrance 112-70dLakes Entrance 2 2-61, Orbost 12-57 dWest Sale 2-44, Metung 12-68 dHowitt Park 2-45, Lindenow 12-62 dSale 12-50, Maffra 12-70dSale 22-31, Paynesville 12-64 dHeyfield 2-49, Stratford12-51d Bairnsdale 2-50; ladder: Lakes Entrance 144, Lindenow 40 (+30score difference), Metung 40 (+37), Bairnsdale 39 (+57), Lakes Entrance 239(+47), Stratford31, Maffra 29, Paynesville 28, West Sale 26, Sale 118(-22), Orbost 18 (-25), Howitt Park 14 (-45), Heyfield 14 (-58), Sale 212. Division two, north: Heyfield 11-68dWest Sale 3-48, Stratford 12-70dYarram 2-57,Maffra 12-57 dSale 42-48, Sale 3bye; ladder: Heyfield 48, Maffra 26, Stratford24, West Sale 19,Sale 318(-5), Sale 418(-41), Yarram 15 Division three, north: Sale 610-55d Weest Sale 0-31, Rosedale 8-39 dHeyfield2-37,Stratford10-38dSale 50-34, Maffra bye; ladder: Sale 524, Stratford21, Sale 620(+18), Maffra 20 (+14), West Sale 19,Heyfield 8(-28), Rosedale 8(-41). Division four,north: Yarram 5-36 drew Stratford5-36, Loch Sport 10-42 dRosedale 0-28, Maffra dWest Sale (forfeit); ladder: Maffra 38, Loch Sport24, Stratford 21,Yarram 15 Rosedale 12,West Sale 10

Goannas, Geelong splitvetsgames

GIPPSLAND and Geelongsplit their veterans cricket matches played at Traralgon on Sunday. The over 60s game was on the main ground at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve, and Geelong won the toss and asked the Goannas to bat first.

Ray Floyd out in the firstover beforefirst gamer Graeme Ingle joined Ray Smith to take the score to 26, when Ingle was bowled for 14 in the 8th over.

Col Carmodyand Smith had added 37 runs before Carmody was run out for 13 with the score soon after 3-68 after 20 overs.

Smith retired for awell made 40 in the 21st over,MurrayMoore was dismissed for three,Peter Anton one and Jim Armstrong ninewhile Rob Bacchetti watched on as the scored reached 6-89 after 30 overs.

Bacchetti retired for 13, then Bernie Symons, 19 not out, and Chris Devent, eight not out, saw the innings through to 6-129 the end of the 40 overs. Ingle claimed the first wicket of the Geelong innings in the 6th over,with Moore taking the catch. The score was 1-23.

Symons limped off midway through his fourth over, which was completed by Moore. Bacchetti and Anton bowled the next 10 overs, with Anton striking twice just before drinks, to have Geelong 3-89 after 20 overs.

Moore resumed his spell and was joined by Armstrong as Mark Brown took acatch from Moore's bowling and Armstrong hit the stumps as Geelong reached 5-108 after 26 overs.

GeelongcaptainMichael Limb and Tom O'Brien batted sensibly for afew overs and the Goannas' score was passed in the 32nd over.

THE over 70s game was played the adjacent oval, withGoannas captainNeilMeredithwinning the toss and deciding to bat.

Jeff Phillipsand Warren Dummett opened the innings and took thescore to 22 in thesixth over when Dummett was well caught for 13 runs.

Phillips, 21, Andrew Smith, 19, and Kelvin Bond,

seven, all retired as the score mounted to 1-87 after 20 overs. FredDebonoretired for 24, PhillHigginswas run out for four and when Meredith was caught for nine, the score was 3-108 in the 26th over. Ian Southall retiredon34, Ian Gibson was bowled for five when the score was 3-129, Gordon Cowling retired for 37, and Derek Morris was bowled for two as the score reached 4-171 in the 37th over.

Ted Addisonremined at the crease, and Phillips returned and as the Goannas innings concluded he was 24 not out and the score arespectable 5-190. Southall and Cowling opened the bowling, with Southybowling the opening batsman in his fourth over.

After 10 overs the score was 1-23.

The Geelong captainran himselfout in the15th over and the score at drinks was 2-54.

Debono and Bond came on after drinks and the scoremounted steadily as Ian Davis, anational over 70steam player, hitout for43from his 25 balls.

Whenthe nextwicket fell,Southall taking a goodcatch from Smith's bowling, the score 3-93 in the29th over.

Geelong's last few bats were unable to increase the scoring rate, as the visitors completed their inningsat5-108, withthe Goannasclaiming their third win of the season.

THE Gippsland over 60s team will next play at Yarra Valley on November 17, as Rob Taylor heads off to represent Victoria in the national titles being held in Brisbane next week.

The over 50s team will host Ballarat at Glengarry this Sunday, as the over 70s team play EssendonBarkly Street at Duncan Cameron Reserve, Traralgon.

The over70s national titles willbeheld in Dubbo from November 21, with Ian Gibson and Ian Southall playing in the Vic 1side, and Gordon Cowling in the Vic 3side in division two.

Eshana Cheema, 12,will run like thewind in the 100m relaylater this month at the SSATrack and Field Championships.

Photo: Contributed

Graham InglefromSale drives duringthe over60s game.

Traralgon’s TedAddison playstoleg during theover70s game.

Photos: Contributed

Quick Singles

GCL resumes

THE Gippsland Cricket League season resumes this Sunday, with the Sale-Maffra senior men beginning their campaign.

After abye in the first round, the Sharks will take on Bairnsdale away.

Afterwinning their openingtwo twenty20 matches, the Sale-Maffra women will host Latrobe Valley at Sale Oval from 10.15am.

The under 13s and 15s competitionswillbegin this Sunday, with Sale-Maffra host Leongatha in both grades at Bundalaguah.

The second of the under 18s will be played on November 24.Following an opening round loss, Sale-Maffrawillplay Bairnsdale at Lucknow. SMCA ladders

Second grade: Stratford24, Maffra 18,Sale 14,Collegians 12 (+0.6 net run rate), Bundalaguah 12 (-0.6), Heyfield 6, Yarram 2. Thirdgrade: Nambrok 26,Wurruk 18 (+0.9), Maffra 18 (-0.2), Boisdale-Briagolong 18 (-0.4), Longford14, Sale 12 (-0.05), Bundalaguah 12 (-0.1), Rosedale-Kilmany 0. Fourth grade: Maffra 24, Bundalaguah 18 (+1.7), Longford 18 (-0.2),Stratford8 (-0.3), Yarram 8(-0.6), Collegians 6. Fifth grade: Rosedale-Kilmany 30, Bundalaguah 18 (+0.4) Sale 18 (+0.3), Heyfield 14,Wurruk8,Nambrok 0. Under16s: Wurruk-Maffra 24, Stratford24, Sale 12,

FIRST GRADE

TWO-DAY GAMES (D1)

CLawrencecJMalone bZHurley ...................................................1

BLanigan cMCafferkey bCMorrison 12 MHinks cJ Malone bFLutton 90 JDavis cN/A bZHurley ......................................................................1 JHawkins cK Veal bZ Hurley .21 LHopkins cMCafferkey bF Stoneman 13 JRurawhe cM Cafferkey bF Stoneman .........................1

JPendrick st JMalone bZHurley 25 BRowley cBPedder bF Lutton .......3

AKuizenga cM Nicholls bZHurley ................................................1

SPendergast not out ............................................................................0

Sundries (2w6nb 5lb 6b) 19

TOTAL 10 wickets for187 (70 Overs) COLLEGIANS BOWLING

CMorrison 15-4-42-1, FLutton 8-2-21-2,ZHurley 24-5-50-5, KVeal3-0-12-0, MCafferkey4-0-19-0, FStoneman 16-5-32-2 COLLEGIANS BATTING

JMalone not out 11

MCafferkey cJ Pendrick bBRowley. 19

ZHurley cN/A bBRowley. .............0

FStoneman not out................ ..............0

Extras 0WD 0NB 0LB0B0P

TOTAL 2wickets for30(11 Overs) MAFFRABOWLING

MHinks 4-0-14-0, JHawkins 3-1-3-0, JDavis 2-0-8-0, BRowley 2-0-5-20

YARRAM&DISTRICTVROSEDALE-KILMANY at Yarram Recreation Reserve

ROSEDALE-KILMANY1ST INNINGS BATTING

MWalters bDO'Keefe..........................................................................0

RSharma run out JCollins

BMcConnell cN/A bDO'Keefe........................................................0

bJ Collins..........................................................................8 JDiamond bJCollins ...........................................................................6 AWright bJBabb. 31 BHughes lbwJ Collins.........................................................................5 DRowleycN/A bJ Babb ..........................5 JVanderveen cAScott bJ Babb ......................................................0 BReidlbw JBabb ..................................................................................5 ELogan not out.......................................................................................2 Sundries (4w0nb

RK-Heyfield 12,Collegians 0, Yarram 0.

Under 13s: Collegians 16,Longford-Bundalaguah 8, WurrukMaffra 8, RK-Heyfield 4, Sale 4, Yarram 4, Stratford0

Win for Meerlieu

TWO hundred-run partnerships ended any hope Meerlieu had of claiming outright points againWestBairnsdale in theBairnsdaleCricket Association on Saturday.

Resuming day two with alead of 63 runs, the Tussocks added only four more runs, all out for 171.

Bowled out for 105 in the first innings, West Bairnsdale certainly improved in its second effort.

BrodieAnderson and Sam Samuel put on 119 for the first wicket before Samuel was out for 69. Anderson was then joined by captain Ryan Halfordtoput on 137 runs before the visitors declared the end of the innings on 1-256. Anderson was unbeaten on 105 and Halford on 78.

Needing 190 runs from 24 over to claim outright points, the Tussocks reach 1-73 before the captains agreed to end the match. In third place on the ladder, Meerlieuwill play away against Paynesville in atwo-day game beginning Saturday.

Winter off to nationals

Maddison Winter,who hasbeenplaying for Bundalaguah in the SMCA women’s T20 competition, hasbeennamed in the Victoria Country squadfor the under 16 girls’national championships

David Braithwaite

SALE-MAFFRACRICKET ASSOCIATION

JBeaumont 8-3-8-4, CKelly 2.2-0-8-2, LDowd5-1-11-0, W Robinson 6-3-6-2, JKelly 8-2-24-2

MAFFRA BATTING

SDeancJReadbBDowsett 18

WSuttonc:StevenSPOLJARIC b: HAnderson. 48

MMcMaster cL Wrigglesworth bBDowsett .54

Ulricht van Duyker c: LWrigglesworth bKO’Reilly 52

OParncutt lbw: Steven SPOLJARIC..................................................7

NWalker c: KO’Reilly b: Steven SPOLJARIC ..................................3

LFloyd cT Oreilly bKO’Reilly ............................................................0

JHarec:JLangshawb:StevenSPOLJARIC ...........1

AHeywood not out ...............................................................................5

DMichielbw KO’Reilly.........................................................................3

JTaylor lbwK O’Reilly............................................................................0

Sundries (2w 0nb 4lb 3b) 9 TOTAL 10 wickets for200 (76 Overs) BUNDALAGUAHBOWLING

SSpoljaric 16-6-28-3, HAnderson 12-4-20-1, LWrigglesworth 14-3-36-0, ZKnight 5-1-10-0, BDowsett14-3-45-2, KO’Reilly 10-0-31-4, JHorsman 5-0-23-0

BUNDALAGUAH BATTING

JLangshawnot out ...............................................................................0

JRead notout..........................................................................................2

Sundries (0w0nb 1lb 0b) 1

TOTAL 0wickets for3 (4 Overs)

LONGFORD BOWLING

LFloyd 2-1-2-0, NWalker2-2-0-0

STRATFORDVSALE at Stratford Recreation Reserve

STRATFORD BATTING

JTatterson bT Dobson 15

RSmith bM Raidal 35

JRietschel cDPadula bBDobson 17

JWynd cM Raidal bBDobson .........................................................0

MWelsh lbwC Nel. 64

MPendergast cJMaymanb TDobson 19

CAurisch lbwMRaidal 89

BChanning cJDuffield bM Raidal 36

EAlbrecht cDPadulabMRaidal. ....0

BWalkerlbw RSudan ...........................................................................5

NBennett not out ..................................................................................0

Sundries (4w 1nb 3lb 3b) 11

TOTAL 10 wickets for291 (71.2 Overs) SALE BOWLING

HGlover5-1-21-0, TDobson 12-1-64-2, CNel 17-3-51-1, B Dobson 10-1-42-2,MRaidal 15-2-50-4, LCarman1-0-8-0, R Sudan 7.2-0-31-1, JMayman 4-0-18-0 SALE BATTING

HGloverb JTatterson ..........................................................................0

JDuffield lbwJ Tatterson ....................................................................0

LMowat cBChanning bJ Tatterson ...........0

RSudan not out 20

CNel not out 13

Sundries (0w 0nb 2lb 0b) 2

TOTAL 3wickets for35(8Overs) STRATFORD BOWLING

JTatterson 4-1-8-3, NBennett 3-0-21-0, JRietschel 1-0-4-0 SECOND GRADE ONE-DAY

GAMES

SALEVMAFFRA at Sale Oval SALE BATTING

SFernando

ASellings bRDonohue........................................................................7

ZConnolly cD Wynn bANicholas ....1 RPhelan not out 28

CHennignot out 23

Sundries (0b 2lb 1w 0nb)3

TOTAL 2wickets for62 (27.1 overs) SALE BOWLING

ANicholas 8-4-10-1, AFernando1-0-3-0, MJackson 3.1-016-0, JShingles 5-0-13-0, M Mayman4-0-12-0, RDonohue 6-3-6-1

HEYFIELDVYARRAM &DISTRICT at Gordon Street Recreation Reserve YARRAM &DISTRICTBATTING

PGriffithscN/A bJZdrazil 24

PHyland lbwJ Zdrazil 6

TCrawfordcN/A bJZdrazil 11

ABland c&b DDeSilva 23

TDyson cN/A bDDeSilva 10

RHylandcD De Silva bMBirss .........................................................8

MJohnston cN/A bKBerryman .............0

N/A cD De Silva bC Ronan. 16

KJenkins c&b KBerryman ..............0 N/A not out 19

DCoulthardcN/A bC Ronan.............................................................0

Sundries (1b 0lb 12w 9nb) 22

TOTAL 10 wickets for139 (31.2 overs) HEYFIELD BOWLING

JZdrazil 5-0-24-3, CRonan 3.2-0-30-2, DDeSilva 6-1-20-2, K Berryman 6-0-24-2, MBirss 8-0-31-1, TGreening 3-0-9-0

HEYFIELD BATTING

DDeSilva cN/A bM Johnston..........................................................2

KBerryman cPHyland bN/A 38

TChessum cKJenkins bT Crawford. .19 CRonan not out 53

TPritchett c&b N/A ................................................................................0

DPatmorecA Bland bKJenkins 11

PHancock cN/A bP Griffiths .............................................................1

SDonahoe lbw TCrawford. ...2

JZdrazil not out .........0

Sundries (0b 2lb 14w 1nb) 17

TOTAL 7wicketsfor 143 (34.2 overs) YARRAM &DISTRICTBOWLING

N/A3-1-12-0, N/A 8-0-32-2, KJenkins 2-0-16-1, PGriffiths

8-1-26-1, PHyland2-0-8-0, MJohnston 4-0-19-1, TCrawford

7-0-24-2, RHyland 0.2-0-4-0

BUNDALAGUAHV STRATFORD at Bundalaguah Cricket Club

BUNDALAGUAHBATTING

HSavage cN/A bT Millar 26

JMatthewsb TMillar 26

ALynch cN/A bJ Rietschel. 22

PHoran lbwT Millar...............................................................................0

EAponso cB Cottrell bJRietschel 16

CMoncrieff cN/A bD Davidson 15

MTempleton bB White. .17

APadulac TBoydbD Davidson 11

KSandaruwan lbwB White ......0

MMurphybD Davidson ....................0

JLenehan not out ..................................................................................6

Sundries (6b2lb 6w 3nb) 17

TOTAL 10 wickets for156 (32.3 overs)

STRATFORD BOWLING

DDavidson 6.3-0-28-3, TMillar 5-3-13-3, BCottrell 3-0-19-0, J Rietschel 5-1-36-2, JTatlow5-1-20-0, BWhite 8-2-32-2

STRATFORD BATTING

TBoydcJLenehan bM Templeton 65

JRietschel cN/A bJ Lenehan 58

DDavidsonnot out ...............................................................................9

SKnight cJLenehan bCMoncrieff .................................................2

BWhite not out ...........................9

Sundries (0b 1lb 6w 8nb)15

TOTAL 3wickets for158 (29.1 overs)

HEYFIELD’S Maddison Winter has been selected in the Victoria Country squad for the under 16 girls’ national cricket championships.

The Vic Metro and Country squads have been named following athorough selection and training block, which was highlighted by atrip to Hamilton to play matches against South Australia.

VictoriaCountry will be coached by Rhiann O’Donnell, with assistant coach Cassie Brock. This year’s Country squad features Indigo Noble, whorecentlyrepresentedthe Melbourne Starsin the Spring Challenge and has also been named for Victoria Country under 19s team.

Cricket Victoria female talent development manager Cassie Brock said the players had continued to expand anddevelop all facetsoftheir game throughout an extensive Emerging Player Program. “The level of performance from all players has been exceptional and it’s areal credit to the effortthey are putting in to continue their development,” she said “The national championships will providea fantasticopportunity for players to showcase their skills whilstcomingtogether and representing Victoria with great pride.”

The under 16 national championships will be played in January with the venue to be confirmed soon by Cricket Australia.

BUNDALAGUAHBOWLING KSandaruwan 4-1-16-0, JLenehan 5-2-15-1, CMoncrieff 8-0-44-1, MMurphy3.1-0-18-0, JMatthews1-0-8-0, HSavage 1-0-5-0, EAponso4-0-23-0, MTempleton 3-0-28-1

THIRD GRADE ONE-DAY GAMES

Maffra3-101 (H Shingles 56 notout CBourke 23; KBottrell 2-27 JSharma1-15) dSale 9-97 (WHector28R Crause 14, J Anderson 3-11 HShingles 3-14) Boisdale-Briagolong 9-99 (N/A 33 KRandle 25 not out; G McGrath 3-18S Treasure2-15) dRosedale-KilmanyXI95 (WSmith-Norris 33 HMcCann 17 not out, KRandle 2-15 J Annear 2-22) Wurruk 6-91 (W Breddels 25 CYoung 17; LTourtoulas 2-14 COsborne 2-29) dLongford90(LGrosveld 19 SLucas-Laws 12, T Young 5-9 KSenthilKumar 2-5) Nambrok 8-157 (M Robinson 76 PMiller 30; JFlint 2-15 A Johnston 1-4) dBundalaguah 126 (DMurphy28D Burnett 24, KArbuthnot

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CBL win, loss at homefor Maffra

THE MaffraEagles women’steam recorded its second win of the Country Basketball League season, proving too good for Lakes Entrance at home on Saturday night.

The Eagles are in fifth place on the ladder after their 70-38 win. Both of the Eagles’ victories this season have been by 32 points.

The Eagles won each quarter decisively, leading 13-5 at quarter-time, 31-20 at half-time and 50-24 at three-quarter-timebefore afinishing the job with a20-4final term.

Sophie Little top-scored for Maffra with 14 points, Emerson Connollyscored 12 and Breanna Royal 10.Kaylah Dunstan scored 14 for the Pelicans.

The news wasn’tasgood for the Maffra men, who lost to Lakes Entrance, 79-73.

The Eagles led 20-16 at quarter-time before the Pelicans reduced the deficit to three points by halftime. The sides beganthe final quarter level 58-58, but the Pelicans edged away duringthe final quarter to claim their second win of the season by six points.

Massimo Hobbs stood-out for the Pelicans, scoring 36 points. Byron Sandeman top-scored for the Eagleswith 19 points, while Marcus Cope and Brodie Johnson scored 13 each.

After winning its firstthreematches, Maffra has lost its past two and are now in fifthplaceon the ladder.

BothMaffrateams will hostWarragul this Saturday night at the Cameron SportingComplex. The women will tip-off at 5.30pm and the men 7.30pm.

The Eagles will back up on Sunday, when they heading to Pakenham.The women’s matchwill begin 11.30am and the men 1.30pm.

AFTER abye at theweekend,both Sale Sonics teams will return to action on Sunday, when they host Morwell at the GippslandRegional Sports Complex.The women’s match begins at 1pm before the men from 3pm.

Round five results:

Men’s: Bairnsdale 59-101 Wonthaggi, Traralgon 116-75Moe, Maffra 73-79Lakes Entrance, Traralgon90-66 Korumburra, Lakes Entrance62-72 Wonthaggi,Morwell bye, Pakenham bye, Sale bye, Warragul bye; ladder: Traralgon 19,Pakenham 18,Warragul 13,Wonthaggi11(105per cent), Maffra 11 (98), Lakes Entrance 11 (76), Korumburra 10,Morwell9(103), Moe 9(87), Bairnsdale 8, Sale 5.

Women’s: Maffra 70-38 Lakes Entrance, Lakes Entrance 35-71Wonthaggi, Korumburra bye, Moe bye, Morwell bye, Pakenhambye, Sale bye, Warragul bye; ladder: Korumburra 13,Warragul9(222),Moe 9(119),Pakenham 9(100),Maffra 8, Morwell7(119),Lakes Entrance 7(37), Wonthaggi 5, Sale 4.

Knobel and Burgiel delisted

TomHayes

DELISTED MaffrapairMax Knobel (Fremantle)and Coby Burgiel (West Coast) willhopetosecuretheir AFL futures beforethe delistedfree agent period concludes on Friday.

Knobel was delisted with the intention to be re-draftedasarookie with the Dockers, as the ruckman continues to develop in the Western Australian state league. Knobel could be picked up by another club, if they beat Fremantle to it.

Burgiel has struggled withconstantinjuries throughout his two years in the system. Without playing an AFL game, nor aconsistent run in the WAFL, it appears unlikely that he will be offered achance at the top level, unless he can prove some sort of fitness.

Burgiel told the Gippsland Times that he has been offered to train at West Coastasa supplementary player, with hopes of earning another contract forthe comingyear.

“If worstcase Ididn’t get offered acontract then Iwouldmost likely look to playeither WAFL or VFL next season to get myself back onto alist whenever that would be,” he said.

“I’m keen to put my head down this preseason and hopefully earn my spot back here at West Coast.”

DAYS after St Kilda delisted key forward Tim Membrey, his move to Collingwood was confirmed on the first day of the delisted free agency period. The Traralgon local has signed atwo-year contract with the Magpies, seeing him through

until the end of the 2026 season.

Membrey spent 10 years at the Saints, playing 178 games and kicking 293 goals. He was drafted to Sydneyinthe 2012 national draft, spending two seasons with the Swans, playing one game.

Membrey reportedly completed amedical assessment with Collingwood toward the end of last month. He joins fellow Latrobe Valley local from Morwell, Tew Jiath, at Collingwood.

Come andtry dragon boating

GIPPSLANDWaterDragons Dragon BoatClub had another successful regatta on Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, last month.

Nineteen Water Dragons were joined by six members of the Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club from Albury-Wodonga to compete in 500-metre, one-kilometre and 2km races, coming away with two firsts, asecond and athird in the 1km and 2km races. Clubsfrom across the state came to compete.

The successfulregatta came after asuccessful previous season with GWDs competing at Geelong, Docklands, Falls Creek, Albury and the Victorian championships at Carrum.

Nine GippslandWater Dragon members were selected forthe Victorian dragon boat team competing at the Australian championships earlierin the year at Champion Lakes, Western Australia.

GWDspaddle at the Port of Salethroughout the year. Dragon boating is open to men and women of all ages and all fitness levels.

Anyone can come for asocial paddle, cuppa and cake on aSunday or aregular work out with an option of competing.

The club's next come and try day will be this Sunday between 9am and 10.30am at the Sale

Canal boat ramp, accessed from Park St.

The club willsupplypaddles, PFDs and coaching.

For more information visit revolutionise.com. au/gipwaterdragons,the Gippsland Water Dragons Dragon Boat Club Facebook page, or email gippslandwaterdragons@gmail.com

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The Gippsland WaterDragons Dragon Boat Club will hold a come and try daythis Sunday. Photo: Contributed

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BurleyHillclimb this Saturday

Swans to promote road safety

STRATFORD Football-Netball Club is one of 233community clubs which will share in $600,000 to promoteroadsafety.

Clubs will receive up to $10,000 through the Transport AccidentCommission and AFL Victoria Club Rewards Program, which encourages clubstoengage with players, members and their communitiesonkey road safety issues and promote safe behaviours.

Successful clubs can use the money for arange of initiatives including education programs, club transport initiatives, new equipment and uniforms and facility upgrades and improvements.

AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs fromacross the state were invited to apply for the program and show how they supported road safety throughout the year, including taking part in the TAC’s Road Safety Round.

As part of this year’s program, clubs were asked to start conversationsand be part of the campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding, with the tagline –‘Show up for your team. Slow down on the road’.

The TAC Club Rewards Program is part of the TAC’s 32-year partnership with AFL Victoria, which aims to empower clubs to develop aculture where all playersand members areexpected to be safe on the roads TAC chief executiveTraceySlatter said the power of peer-to-peersupport, leadership and education could not be underestimated.

“I thank our local football and netball clubs for being road safety ambassadors and caring for their communities,” he said.

Head of AFL Victoria Greg Madigan said the TAC Club Rewards Program was one of the most important initiatives for community football clubs across the state, providing an avenue for clubs to actively contribute to the safety of their community and generate valuable funding in the process.

THE Noel Burley Memorial Hillclimb will be held this Saturday at Boisdale.

The twilight event will be the eighth round of the Maffra and District Car Club’s Boisdale Hillclimb Series.

Racing will begim at 1pm, witheveryone competing for the coveted Noel Burley Perpetual Trophy for the fastest time of the event. In recent years, trophies are also awarded to the fastestjunior driver, female class winner and fastest two-wheel drive “tin top”.

Namedinhonourofone of the club’s early members,Noel –or“Noddy” as he was known –who joined the Maffra and District Car Club almost by accident.

At amotorkhana event held in 1967, Burley competed in aMorris Mini 850, winning first place.

The prize was free membership to the club, and from then on in, he was hooked.

An avid motorsportfan, in theyears thatfollowed, Burleyalsobecameamember of the clubcommittee and was instrumental in the initial design and construction of the Boisdale Hillclimb facility.

Burley –along with acrewofvolunteers –worked tirelessly in the construction of the hillclimb track, withthe very first MADCC Boisdale Hillclimb being held on Sunday, August 31, 1969.

Arenowned motorsportjournalist, “Noddy” also had his own radio program broadcast across Gippsland dedicated to all forms of motor racing. From organising time trials,rallies and motorkhanas, to competing in national events such as the Repco ReliabilityTrial, Burley also found time to help organise and enjoy social gatherings such as movie nights for theclub.

Burley succumbed to cancer in 1980, however is fondly remembered by many members from that era.

The annual race meeting named in his honour holds aspecial meaningfor thosefortunate to share great times withhim in those early years. With immediatefamilyinattendance –some competing– at this event, it is made all the more special to all involved.

As withall Boisdaleevents, there is free entryto allspectators and akiosk will be open throughout the meeting.

The Boisdale Hillclimb Track is located 239 Boisdale-Newry Rd, Boisdale.

For more information aboutthe Maffraand District Car Club and the Boisdale Hillclimb, visit www.madcc.com.au or phone Adrian Britton on 0418 561 053.

Nippers seasonstarting

SUMMER is nearly here–and that means the Nippers season at Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club will beginsoon.

Nippers is an inclusive beach education program for children aged between five and 13 that introduces participants to life saving.

Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club is one of 57 surf lifesavingclubstosuccessfully run the Nippers program for more than 10,000 participants across Victoria.

Club president Chris Fleming said the program comprised safe, fun activities on the beach for our life savers of the future.

“Nippers caters for all levels of experience and ability,”hesaid.

“The focusisonfun, gettinginvolved and safety

“As they move through the age groups, thesekids learn valuable water safety and life saving skills. They gain confidence in the surf and learn how to use life saving equipment.

“We are particularly lucky at Seaspray as we can spread out along the beach and can use nearby Merriman Creek if the surf is rough.”

This season,Nippers will be held on Sunday morningsonDecember 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and January 5, 12 and 19. Additionalmidweeksessions are yet to be confirmed for January.

Anyone interested in joining Nippers must first have their swimming ability assessed by aqualified instructor.

Swim assessments willbeconducted in the outdoor pool at Aqua Energy this Sunday, with

under six, seven and eight age groups from 9am, under nine, 10 and 11 from 9.30am, and under 12 and 13 from 10am.

Age groups are determined by achild’s ageon September 30, 2024.

Nippers should arrive wearing their bathers and bring goggles, atowel, drink bottle and warm clothing and awetsuit if it is cold.

To register and for more information about Nippers, visit seaspraysurfclub.org.au

Becauseofthe Aqua Energy redevelopment, enter via Guthridge Parade.

Those who are not Aqua Energy members may be asked to pay the entrance fee ($5.10 for children aged up to 15).

The Nippers season at SeaspraySurf Life Saving Club begins with the compulsory swim assessments at AquaEnergy this Sunday. Photo: Contributed

The late Noel “Noddy” Burley.

Noel BurleyMemorial Hillclimb outright winner in 2023 Kerran Pridmore(centre) being presented the perpetual trophy by members of the Burleyfamily

Noel Burleywas one of the organisers of the Repco Reliability Trial. Photos:Contributed

ON TRACK FOR SUCCESS

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Fallows wallops Warriors

David Braithwaite

ASMASHING century from Yarram’sFreddie Fallows against Rosedale-Kilmany was the highlight of the first day of Sale-Maffra cricket’s fifth round. Fallows scoredanunbeaten 100from 66 balls, including 13 fours and fivesixes,and had an unbroken 155-run partnership with openerAnthony Scott. Scottwas also in an aggressive mode, scoring 70 not out from 62 balls faced as the Pelicans declared on 1-184, giving them afirst innings lead of 92. Earlier, the home side bowled the Warriors out for 92.

Wickets fell at regular intervals, with the Warriors’ best partnership being 20 between RohanSharma andRohan Diamond. When Sharma was run-out by Jack Collins for 22, RK was 5-43. That run-outwas one of four consecutive wickets Collins had an involvement in, as he bowled both Diamonds and trapped Ben Hughes leg before wicket. Collins claimed 3-8 from five overs.

Ashton Wright did his best to makethe total respectable, but was the final wicket to fall, for 31. Wright was one of four wickets claimed by Yarramvice-captainJeremy Babb,who finished with figures of 4-12. The rot began when captain Daniel O’Keefe dismissed both RK openers, to have the visitors 2-2. O’Keefe took 2-19 from nine overs. With 15 to bat until stumps, the Warriors, batting asecond time, finished the day 3-34. Babb took two caught and bowls, including one from Sharma, who was on 15.

The Warriors need to score another59runsto makethe Pelicans batagain this Saturday. Brandon McConnell will resume on six and Jay Diamond is yet to score.

 COLLEGIANS will resume its match against Maffra 2-30, trailing by 157.

The Eagles were bowled out for 187, led by 90 fromMatthew Hinks. JakePendrick contributed 25 and James Hawkins21.

College captain Zac Hurley led theway with the

ball, claiming5-50after sendingdown24overs.Finn Lutton and Finn Stoneman both took two wickets. With11overs to bat out the day, the home sidewas looking steady at 0-30 until Blake Rowley bowled the finalover. Rowley dismissedMichael Cafferkey for 19 then two balls later, had Hurley out without troubling the scorer.

 ATOP order batting collapse has Sale 3-35 after bowling Stratford out for 291.

Playing at home, Stratford hadmany contributors with the bat, with Chris Aurisch scoring89, Max Welsh 64, Ben Channing 36 and Rory Smith 35. Aurisch and Channing combined for a98-run seventh wicket partnership.

Matt Raidal was the pick of the Sale bowlers, taking 4-40, while Tyson and Brody Dobson both claimed two wickts.

The Swans had almost the worstpossiblestart to its innings, with Jack Tatterson bowling Hayden Glover with the first ball then having Lucas Mowat caught on the second.

When Tatterson had Josh Duffieldleg before wicket, also for aduck, the Swans were 3-7. Raaghav Sudan (20)and captain Coenie Nel(13) batted to stump, with Sale to resume this Saturday trailing by 256 runs.

 LONGFORD posted acompetitive 200 against Bundalaguah.

Sent into bat by the visitors, the Lizards made a good start with Waltley Sutton scoring 48, Mitch McMaster 54 and Uli van Duyker 52, but had alate collapse, losing their last five wickets for 12 runs. Kyle O’Reilly took4-31 and Steve Spoljaric3-28 to restrict Longford after its promising start. Bayden Dowsett took two of the first three wickets. Bulls captain Jason Langshaw and James Read batted out the final four overs of the day, reaching stumps at 0-3.

 BOISDALE-Briagolong has the bye. Scorecards, page 45