Gippsland Times Tuesday 6 December 2022

New garden raises spirit

ANEW sensory garden hasofficially been opened at the GeorgeGrayCentre in Maffra.

The opening took place on Thursday, December 1and was attended by employeesand clients of the centre, their families and local dignitaries.

The Acting CEO of the centre, Sonya Dunn,presided over the event, telling the Gippsland Times it felt “really special” to see the garden completed and open.

“It feels nice because we haveseen the changes, and… it just keeps looking better and better,” Ms Dunn said of the sensory garden.

“And that’s the great thing about it –it will justkeep gettingbetter and better.”

Theevent began at 4pm with aperformance from the centre’s “Funky Beats” choir and adance routine, followed by aWelcometoCountryand smoking ceremony from Gunai Kurnai elders.

Speeches were then heard from Ms Dunn,WellingtonShire Council Mayor Ian Bye and Longford gas plant manager Clinton Gentle.

Finally, Cr Bye and Mr Gentle participated in aribbon-cutting ceremony, flanked by choirmembers, declaringthe sensory garden open.

The new garden sits on what was previously a“barren space” on the centre’s property, constantly waterloggedand unable to be used.

Senior disability support worker at the centre, Wendy McLaren,envisaged transformingthe spaceinto something more accessible.

“I was thinking we neededsomething here for physical health,exercise,mental health during the pandemic, so Ilooked at afew thingsand came up with the sensorygarden idea,due to peoplewith autism and other disabilities really get alot out of using their sensors,”Ms McLaren said.

The projecttook two years and $80,000 to complete, with most funding provided by the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture operators, Esso and Woodside Energy.

The revitalisedspace nowcontains walking paths,gardenbeds, astand ing vegetable patch, adry creek-bed, manual water pump, softbasketball court, awheelchair-accessible swing and

outdoorxylophone, all set against the backdrop of two colourful murals from artist Simon White.

Even before the official opening, the sensory gardens had drawn akeen interest from passers-by.

“It’s reallyopenedupour doors andlet people know who we are and that we’re here,” Ms Dunn said.

“We’ve had people stopand ask to come in, take photos (and) ask if they can walk through the gardens.

“So it’s been great –(a) fantastic space for ourparticipants, butalso for the community, whichhas been really good.”

The sensory garden will now enter “Phase Two” of construction, whichwill feature the installationofshade sails worth $11,000, and secure fencing.

The George Gray Centre is located on the corner of Foster and Queen Streets in Maffra.

Greentinge

Mr Morgan, who was on the ballotfor the Eastern Victoria region, said the party achieved strong results throughout Gippsland.

“The Greens have achieved around atwo per cent swing in the Eastern Vic region whilst both major parties have had swings away from them,” he said.

“All acrossGippsland we saw TheGreensvoteholdstrong in many seats where the Labor and Liberal votes fell.

“This shows The Greens are areal force in our political landscape.”

Mr Morgan said the group voting system, which allowspolitical partiestodirect preferenceson “abovethe line” votes forthe upper house, wasa “blight on our democracy”. In avideo posted to TikTok, he said the group voting systemwas away for other parties to keep the Greens out of the upper house in favour of others with amuch lower vote Mr Morgan was not elected to the upper house, despite the Greens receiving almost eight per cent of the vote at the time of writing for the Eastern Victoria region, which was the third highest, after the Liberal/Nationals and Labor “This electionwesaw shamparties set up with the sole purpose of directing preferences,” Mat Morgan said.

“And we saw highlyunethical preferencing which sawsuppos edly‘left wing’parties handing their preferences to conservative parties.”

“We are looking at having Jeff Bourmanofthe Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party re-elected for athird term despite him only receiving three per cent of the vote, it’s simply disgraceful.”

The Coalition and some minor parties also called for abolishing group tickets.

Askedtoreflect on Labor’s re-election, Mr Morgan said he was pleased that the Coalition did not succeed.

In the Lower House, the Greens gained one seat, adding to atotal of four.

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George GrayCentre’s Wendy McLaren stands proudly with thesensory garden shehelped to create.

Photo: TomParry

Stefan Bradley

GIPPSLAND may seem alittle greener after this election, according to the lead Victorian Greens candidate for the state upper house, Mat Morgan.

Disability adviserssought

WELLINGTON Shire Council is calling for people interested in joining its Wellington disability advisory committee (WDAC).

The committeeprovides advicetothe councilon accessibility and inclusionmattersthatconcern communities across Wellington Shire, with the aim of building aprosperous future for people living with adisability.

Successful applicants are required to meet quarterly, participate in project steeringgroups andprovide advice to thecouncil on currentand emerging issues relating to disability, and to encourage change.

Akey aim for the new committee will be to have input into the council’s disability action plan.

Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye, said that the committee plays an important role in the social, educational, and cultural life of the community.

“We are looking for committee members from a broad range of backgrounds, with an interest or involvement in disability. We have avision of a vibrant, inclusivecommunity where people feel welcomed and experience belonging no matter their ability” Councillor Bye said.

The council encourages applications from people who can show acommitmenttocommunity connectedness and inclusion, as well as advocate for improved services, programs and infrastructure for people living with adisability.

Applicants are required to view the terms of reference and FAQs listed on the Wellington Shire Council website.

Apply to become amember of the Wellington disability advisory committeeatwww.wellington.vic.gov.au/ disability beforeJanuary 15 next year.

Food help for those in need

SALE Food Support Inc. is open to individuals with apension/health carecard across WellingtonShire.

The group’s mission is to ensure those who need food support the most will not go without.

Shelves at the food support are well-stocked with grocery items, fruit and vegetables, bread, personal careitemsand baby/childrenproducts (nappies, food and baby powdered milk).

Freezers are also packed with frozen meals for singles or families.

The group is about helping all those in need, especiallythose facingfinancial hardship at this time.

We are located at Room 5, 55-75 Raymond St, Sale.

Openinghours are Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am-2pm, and Fridays 9.30am-12.30pm.

If needing food after hours, call Jan on 0421 605 461.

A$10 donation is requested.

Sale Food Support Inc manager JanLear and assistantmanager TerryFields. Photo: File

Keith

IT was Keith Hamilton, awell-known craftsman in the motorbike world from Briagolong, who approached Ian Kennedy asking if he would organise atoy run for the area, as an existing event in Melbourne did not reach country areas.

Amember of the Maffra-Sale Motorcycle Club, Mr Kennedy has spent many years organising motorcycle events in Gippsland, and was said to be “the right bloke to make this happen” by Mr Hamilton.

Thus began the Bikers of East Gippsland Toy Run, with motorcyclists from Bairnsdale to Yarram taking part, meeting in Maffra to group-up and ride to Sale to deliver toys.

Astrongemphasisonthe Christmas spirit was promoted by Mr Kennedy, encouraging riders to adorn their bikes and themselves in Christmas attire; Santa would also participate, arriving in asidecar, or on abike or fire truck.

ToyRun -a history

The ride was well supported for the first several years, with more than 100 bikers participating.

The local Hot Rod Car Club also supported the run for several years, filling their cars with donated toys -asmuchasfour ute-loads of quality toys were donated by local and surrounding communities.

Towns that were involved in the toy run soon began their own versions of the event, hoping to keep the distribution of the toys more localised.

When Keith Hamilton died on January 16, 2009, Mr Kennedy renamed the initiative as the ‘Keith Hamilton Toy Run’ in his honour.

In November 2017, Ian Kennedy and his wife Jan lost their lives in atragic car crash at Newry.

That year was to be the last toy run organised by Mr Kennedy, who planned on handing the reins over to the Red Knights

Motorcycle Club, agroup which had always supported the event.

Following the deaths of Ian and Jan, the Hamilton family approached the Kennedy family about changing the name of the toy run to acknowledge Ian’s hard work in facilitating the event.

Mr Kennedy’s children, Shane, Kylie and Darren, declined the offer, saying “dad named it after Keith” and preferring the current name to stay.

Nowadays, Darren Kennedy leads the procession on one of his father’s bikes -or hisold car, if the bikes aren’t running -from Maffra to Sale, beginning atthe Gippsland Vehicle Collection.

Healsopresents medals to the participants, including the youngest and oldestin the run, longest distance travelled, and bestChristmas decorations -justashis father had always done.

Knights have tried to maintain astrong local focus, and to engage and encourage the wider community to take part.

THIS Saturday marks asignificant milestone for afixture on the local calendar.

For the 25th year running, motorcyclists from across Gippsland and beyond will participate in what is today known as the Keith Hamilton Toy Run -named after its late founder.

Keith Hamilton’s family remains actively involved in the event, including his son Bill.

“We all get involved as much as we can, probably more in the later years now …just trying to keep it up and running, and showing our support,” Bill said.

While he admitted to being “a little bit disappointed” about his lack of involvement in the early history of the Toy Run -“we were all busy with families back then” -Bill more than makes up for it today, piloting his father’s 1912 Rex motorcycle in the event.

The bike is outfitted with awicker sidecar, where his grandchildren have sat as passengers in recent years.

This year, it’ll be the turn of his nonagenarian mother and Keith’s widow, Barbara, to sit in the basket.

For Bill and his family, it is “overwhelming” to see how the event has grown, and how his father’s legacy has endured.

He doesn’t neglect to recognise the contributions of Ian Kennedy, who died in 2017, in founding and facilitating the event.

“Ian Kennedy and dad were good mates dad was always flat-out restoring motorbikes,

Isuppose, and Ian Kennedy decided to take it on,” Bill said.

“A lot of the credit’s got to go to Ian Kennedy because he basically built the toy run up and we’d just participate.”

The Kennedy family too continues to be part of the toy run, with Bill saying he “couldn’t

Keith Hamilton ToyRun donations

Donations can be made at the following locations before Friday (December 6) during business hours: G.JGardner Homes Central Gippsland: 85 Macarthur St, Sale Sale Motorcycles:314 York St, Sale

Maffra Showcase Jewellers: 109Johnson St, Maffra Country Motorcycles:169 Johnson St, Maffra StratfordMarine:40-42 Dawson St, Stratford Del Jardin Nursery:1/81Prince St, Rosedale Bodyworx Health, Fitness &Beauty: Hansen’s Arcade, 49 Temple St,Heyfield

praise the Kennedys enough” for the work they put into the event.

This year’s toy run is being facilitated by the local chapter of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club, an international club that consists largely of active and retired firefighters. Since taking over the event in 2017, the Red

“We have sought donations from local businesses, and have been very lucky to secure asignificant donation of $5000 from Esso Australia for the past few years,” chapter president Andy Young said.

“We are very proud to have been given the responsibility of continuing and growing this event to assist the local community during the festive season, where we know things can be tough for so many families.

“We look forward to carrying on this traditional event for many more years to come.”

Bill Hamilton supports the Red Knights’ ongoing handling of the event, saying he “couldn’t praise them enough” for their efforts. But what would Keith Hamilton make of the event as it today?

“He’d be still riding! He’d be still outthere leading the mob, definitely,” Bill said of his father.

“He was pretty keen in his day and pretty passionate about the whole thing, so he’d be overwhelmed too with where it is at this stage.”

Participants in the 25th Keith Hamilton Toy Run will meet from 8.30am this Saturday at the Sale Clocktower, on the corner of Raymond and Cunninghame Sts, before beginning their journey at 9am sharp.

They will then return to the clocktower at midday to conduct araffle.

The public are encouraged to attend both

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Red Knights Chapter 6atthe 21st ToyRun in 2018.Fromleft: vice president Neville McKenzie, presidentAndy Young, Shane Parker,Robert Kincaid, Gavin Mills and Jason Collins.

Photo: File

The late KeithHamiltonwithhis wife Barbara at apreviousevent,then known as the BikersofEastGippsland ToyRun.

Photo: Contributed

Albo backs sustainable forestry

Speaking at theAustralian ForestProducts Association (AFPA) Members Dinner in Canberra recently, Mr Albanese congratulated AFPA and the National Farmers Federation (NFF)for leading ajoint agriculture and forestry delegation to the climate talks just concluded in Egypt.

He was adamant that Australia’s signing of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership (FCLP) at COP27, initiated by the UK, was completely consistent with supporting climate smart forestry such as is practiced in Australia:

“The Partnership is consistent with our sustainable native forestry practices, and it will see us focus on promoting sustainable production and trade, along with scaling up regional carbon markets,” he said.

“We will work together to meet our commitments and provide new and yet-to-be-developed renewable forest materials to helpmove Australia to anet zero economy.”

Mr Albanesealsobackedthe vitalrole of Australia’s timber plantationsector in meetingAustralia’s net zero emission goals. He committed to working with the sector to maximise its opportunities in the carbon market by removing regulatory barriers in the Emissions Reduction Fund.

“I know the plantation industry wants to play its part in achieving net zero emissions, and we want to work with you in doing just that,” he said.

“One thing we’reparticularlykeen to do is to ensurethatyour sector can fullyparticipatein generating and benefiting from carbon credits.”

Mr Albanese said the governmentwas undertaking an independent review of its carbon credits system so Australia can benefit from astrong. credible marketplace.

“We’ll continue to work with you to remove barrierstoinvestmentinplantations and farm forestry, including changes to the water interception rule.”

Under section 20AB of the CarbonFarming Initiative, plantation forestry and farm forestry in areas with average rainfall above 600 millimetres need to meet conditions, known as ‘the water rule’, that don’t cramp the availability of water.

These conditions includehaving asuitable water accessentitlement, or being in aregion where tree planting is unlikely to have abad impact on water availability.

Permanent environmental plantings are exempt from the water rule.Whereas permanent plantings that are not environmental plantings are subject

to the water rule.

The water rule was amended in 2020; plantation and farm forestry now meet the water rule if they are in region specified as one in which tree planting is unlikely to hit water availability.

Sincethen, regionshave been specified in Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. Most of these regions align with the Regional Forestry Hubs, which are priority locations forforestry and timber manufacturing.

The federal government aimstoamend the CFI to removethe water rule, which industry says would remove akey regulatory barrierfor plantation and farm forestry projects.

The chair of AFPA, Diana Gibbs, thanked Mr Albanese and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator, Murray Watt, for their support of forestry and its role in delivering climate goals, timber for our homes, regional jobs and sovereign capability.

“I was very pleased to have the opportunity to thank them both for the more than $300 million in election commitments which have been delivered in the budget,” she said.

“These commitments will help us drive innovation to deliver more timber from the sustainably used forests we already have, as well as start the urgent business of adding more production trees to the estate.”

Ms Gibbs saidthe federal government had committedtoplantinganother billion productiontrees.

“Weare well behind on thisgoal.Aswellasstock ing the hardware shelves, abillion more trees will also be amajor downpayment on the government’s 43 per cent emissionsreduction target, so we really are in aposition to deliver awin-win if the policy settings are right,” she said.

“Importantly,wealsohave bipartisansupport for these policies, and we thank Shadow Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Jonno Duniam, for speaking in support of these policies.”

Statistics show strong support for Treaty

SUPPORT for Treaty-making continues to build among First Nations people and the general population across Australia, according to new polling data released last week by Reconciliation Australia.

The 2022 Australian Reconciliation Barometer report, outlining social attitudes about reconciliation, race relations, equality and understanding of history, revealed that 86 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and 72 per cent of the general communitysupport the idea of a treaty between the government and First Peoples; almost a20per cent increase in general public support since the last report in 2020.

The co-chair of the First Peoples’ Assemblyof Victoria, Bangerang and Wiradjuri Elder, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, said the findings reflectedher experience on the ground in Victoria.

“Momentum for Treaty is growing every day,” Aunty Geraldine said.

“Our people know this is our chance to put

The FirstPeoples’Assembly’s own research also suggests a15per cent increaseinsupport for the Treaty amongst the general population in Victoria over the past four years while the Assembly developed aframework and process for Treaty-making in Victoria.

Assembly co-chair, Nira Illim Bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation, Marcus Stewart, said he wasn’t surprised supportwas growing so swiftly given Treaty was an increasingly tangible possibility.

“We’re makingsuch good progress here in Victoria that people are getting asense of what’s possibleand better understanding the process,” Mr Stewart said.

“They can see that Treaty will deliver real

improvements to the lives of our people.”

The report also highlights wide recognitionof the importance of truth-telling and an eagerness amongst the general community to know more about First Nations culture.

“The time is ripe,” Mr Stewart said.

“People want to see Treaty happenbecause they want to seeinjustices addressed andthe power imbalance fixed, they want to be on the right side of history, and they wanttosee the oldest living culture on the planet getting the respect it deserves.”

The Assembly will hold its elections in 2023, so First Nations communities in Victoria can choose who will represent them in negotiations with the Victorian Government over astate-wide Treaty.

Meanwhile, the various Traditional Owners of Country in Victoria will be able to access anewly established self determination fund to help them prepare for negotiations with the government for treaties specific to their area.

Traditional Owners in the driver’s seat when it comes to the decisions that affect our communities, our culture and our Country, and non-Aboriginal people know it’s key if we want to build abetter future together as equals.”

Philip Hopkins

THE Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has backed Australia’ssustainably managed native and plantation timber industries role in achieving Australia’s net zero emissions goal and ending global deforestation.

Minsiter for Agriculture,Fisheries and Forestry,Senator MurrayWatt, pictured recently in Traralgon.

Photo: Liam Durkin

Voicestanceremains an issue

NATIONALS leader David Littleproud and his team, including both federal and state members Tim Bull, Danny O’Brien and Darren Chester, have nothing to be proud of with the announcement regarding the Uluru Statement and The Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. They represent avery small demographic of regional and rural Australia. This very sector of Australia have profited, benefited, and exploited the land that historically was taken under force and deceit from the original inhabitants of the land.

The recent public declaration demonstrates the lack of understanding and vision The Uluru Statement gives to wider Australia.

The Nationals’ lack of vision is asad and tragic reflection of abygone era, and aconstitution that was formulated when massacres and a White Australia Policy was acceptable practice. This ‘political stunt’ risks undoing the progress of the reconciliation movement.

Might Isuggest those who think The Nationals stance is acceptable, undertake some cultural awareness training, research primary pre and post colonial-historical records, find out how your ancestors got the land you are blessed to live on, investigate the notion of generational trauma, research the impact of the outrageous number of Indigenous deaths in custody, and question why jailing children as young as 10years-old is acceptable and practiced.

Only after that can the people who condemn aVoice to Parliament, Treaty, Constitutional Recognition, Reform and Reconciliation legitimately enter aconversation about closing gaps and really mean it.

Leanne Flaherty, Sale

Response to love letter to the Sale Botanic Gardens

IN response to Jonathon Kendall’s (can Icallyou Jono now that we have started athing?) ‘A love letter to the Sale Botanic Gardens’ (Gippsland Times,November 8) -why thank you. I’m very flattered, but not surprised.

Iamnot just your usual park -I’m theoutstanding, one-of-a-kind Sale Botanic Gardens.

Ihavebeen doing alot of self-growth for the past 160 years, but the last couple of years have been particularly transformative.

Ihavealwaysbeen astandout -fromthe centuries-old Gippsland Red Gums that pepper my expansive lawns, to the elm forest, with its roots back in the 1880s. Even the sand bunker I kept to remind me of my days as agolf course in the 1950s.

But now, Iamtruly captivating.

The addition of the Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre and the Lakeside Entertainment and Arts Facility mean Ican really capitalise on the nature-based education and outdoor recreational opportunities I’ve always wanted to host.

My Living Collections -with the recent

additions of the Garden for Life, Bill Cane Collection and aclimate-matched garden, to name afew, mean I’m not only the jewel in Sale’s crown, but the pre-eminent Botanic Garden in all of regional Victoria.

I’ve even flirted with showing my softer side, installing the Care for the Rare Collection last year to highlight my role in plant conservation and care, ensuring future generations have access to the sort of biodiversity everyone enjoys now.

Between the bursting blooms, chittering birdlife and endless loop of pedestrians lapping the lakes, Imust say -thistime of year certainly looks good on me.

In fact, walking my grounds is scientifically proven to lift dopamine levels, so by all means, spend as much time as you can here -because that’s what I’m here for!

As for the people who work hard taking care of me, the Friends of the Sale Botanic Gardens, along with my friends at council and curator Tony must get all of the credit. Their passion, care, and attention to detail keep me flourishing and looking trim(med).

So no, Idon’t blame you for writing me alove letter Jono, but you should know -I’m not a one-person kind of garden, you know?

Ihave seduced more than my fair share of the population over the years.

Can you name another regional town with a double-lake front botanic gardens with eight living collections, an education centre, an outdoor performance space, an enormous playground, so many trees of significance and native fauna free to roam?

By the way, keep an eye out for my significant others in other towns across the shire. Sure they aren’t officially botanic gardens like me, but they are certainly splendid examples of beautiful spaces to be enjoyed by all.

Sale Botanic Gardens, Guthridge Parade, Sale

Needtoadapt

THE Gippsland Times (8/11/2022) has aletter from Rick Cooper, president of the Howitt Society, calling on the government to implement the 2009 Black Saturday Royal Commission recommendation to conduct fuel-reduction burning on aminimum of five per cent of forest area annually.

Recommending atarget of five per cent is a political response to an environmental problem that was opposed in the Gippsland Apiarists Association Inc (GAA) submission to the Royal Commission and has been opposed by the GAA in every submission on land management that we have been involved in since.

Our opposition to atarget-based approached was ignored by the Royal Commission.

Every forest type is different, and there is a need for different responses to different forest types. However, it is likely that burning any forest type every 20 years with the present methodology of prescribed burning would be

Have your say

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about the worst possible management there could be.

Fire in our local environment is asubject I have researched and written on for more than 40 years, and would confidently say the present burning by the government bodies is nothing remotely like the early cattlemen and other bushies, who usually lit up with single ignitions giving afire burning in acircle outwards.

The updraught from afire-burning in circle outwards draws the flames away from the fuel, giving afire of the lowest intensity under the conditions, and it was usually lit at atime of year when it would go out in the evening.

Acircle burning outwards also lets the animals, birds and insects escape.

High points were favoured and afire-burning down aslope burns with alower intensity.

In recent years, Indigenous burning practitioners such as Victor Steffensen have given a brilliant understanding of their ancestors management with fire.

Guess what, single-ignitions burning in acircle outwards predominates in Indigenous burning.

Modern prescribed burning often lights up the perimeter of ablock, then drops incendiaries into the center from ahelicopter or other methods of lighting the interior.

The updraught gives avery intense fire that traps animals, birds, insects, and just about every living thing in the forest.

Other times, prescribed burns have been lit up on along front in the wrong conditions with severe consequences.

High intensity fires germinate alot of scrub, as well as ahighvolatile oil content in the leaves, which burn with an extreme intensity in a drought summer wildfire.

Simply put, alot of the modern prescribed fuel reduction burns are counterproductive.

Can anyone provide any scientific literature or observations from the bush to indicate that burning any forest type in the order of every 20

Note of thanks

ON behalf of St Paul’s Chapter, Iampleased to advise that our plant, cake and Devonshire tea event, held on Saturday, October 15, was extremely successful.

To our local community who supported this event, we are ever so grateful.

We are thankful to all those who donated plants, gardeningitems, cakes, slices, preserves, raffle prizes, and books.

Thank you to the volunteers who worked so tirelessly, and to our special gardening guests Nancy, Sherril, and David, who were an integral part of our garden theme.

Thanks tothe generosity of those who supported us,we’ve been able to ‘pass it forward’, with asignificant portion of the proceeds going to supportanumber of local charities helping those in need.

Our next plant sale will be on October 14 2023.

In the meantime, we look forward to welcoming the community to our giant book fair which will run from January 7to222023.

Donations of good quality new and secondhand books are being accepted now.

The Very Reverend Keren Terpstra, Dean, St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale

Make amovethat counts

STROKE Foundation’s annual physical fundraiser Stride4Stroke has raised more than $320,000 this year.

Every step, every minute of activity, and every dollar raised will make an enormous difference to survivors of stroke and their families.

Around 75 per cent of Stroke Foundation’s income came from donations and bequests. Preventing and treating stroke should not be the sole responsibility of the familymembers who have already had to endure so much.

Currently, without their donations, 1335 phone calls to Stroke Foundation’s dedicated phone support service StrokeLine, would have gone unanswered.

We know that without our amazing supporters, even more people would fall through the gaps once they have been discharged from hospital.

Put simply, noone else provides these vital services.

Over 445,000 Australians are living with the impact of stroke.

Together, we can make life better for stroke survivors, their families, and carers.

If you can donate regularly to our work, even a small amount, you will help ease the burden on survivors and their families.

Visit the Stroke Foundation website for more.

Sharon McGowan, Stroke Foundation

years with the present methodology is anything other than an extremely negative influence.

Neil Barraclough, Meerlieu, on behalf of the Gippsland Apiarists Association Inc.

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must include aphone number or email address and the author’s hometown for purposes of substantiating authenticity.

views expressed in letters to the editor are those of the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gippsland Times management or staff.

MaffraMardi Grasentrants

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Many other organisations have already committed to entering afloat, and the organising committee has startedorganisingsomeofthe street stalls, including food stalls, craft stalls, face painting and other activities for children.

The theme for Maffra Mardi Gras 2023 is ‘The Circus!’

Anyone else interested in entering afloat or providing astreet stall is welcome to email rcmafframardigras@gmail.com

One entrant fromeach organisation coordinates a fundraising activity leadinguptothe MardiGras.

Glory gatheringfor loversofcaravanningand travel

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FOR all who love motorhomes, camping,4x4s, travel, adventure, food, wine and caravans, the Gippsland Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo arrived at the Sale Turf Club on November 25-27, and had it all.

GreatOutdoor &4x4 Expo managing director, Rod Lockwood, said he was glad the expo had returned to its former glory at the Sale Turf Club after a“COVID-affected” event last year.

“Wewerepleased withit. Although crowds were down on previous years, Ithink that reflects market conditions at the moment with inflation,” he said.

“The caravan sales were okay, without setting the world on fire.”

Full of local and interstate exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest in caravans and camping, alongside great food truck options, Mr Lockwood said the event brought in the “hardcore” who love caravans and camping.

“We attracted people from all around Gippsland as well as Melbourne who wantedtosee the stock,” he said.

“Friday had amore mature demographic. There were more families on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the busiest.

“We were lucky with the weather. The Sale Turf

Club took care of us and were very professional.”

Mr Lockwood said the expo would return to Gippsland next year with afew slight changes and redesigns.

“We want to revamp our marketing,give it a more modern feel,” he said.

Jayco Caravanswas one of the exhibitors at the event

Photo: Contributed

Oneofthe exhibitorsonthe Fridaymorning, just after the gates opened.

Photo: Stefan Bradley

THE RotaryClubofMaffra Mardi Gras has announced four entrants for the MardiGras2023.

Maffra Municipal Band, Maffra Football/ Netball Club, Maffra Golf Club and the Heyfield Wetlands have all put forward an entrant, who will fundraise for their respective organisations from the start of February until the Mardi Gras itself on March 18.

Jan Robbins representing the Maffra Golf Club.

Nakayla Lindemann representing the MaffraMunicipal Band.

Photos:Contributed

Wendy Rhodesrepresenting the Heyfield Wetlands. Myah Proud representing the Maffra Football/Netball Club.

WINNERS of the 2022 Maffra Model Truck Display have been announced.

The event took place at the Maffra Recreation Reserve clubrooms on November 19 and 20, coinciding with the East Gippsland Heritage Truck Display.

More than 100 models of varying size were exhibited during the two-day event, organised and run by the Gippsland Model Truck Builders Group.

Prizes have been awarded via “People’s Choice” in seven categories, with attendees voting for their favourite model and the results tallied by organisers.

The victors are as follows:

Out of Box –truck and trailer: Frank Birthisel, Sale

Out of Box –rigid: Col Whiston, Warragul

Enhanced –bobtail: Grant Redpath, Hill End

Enhanced –truck &trailer: David Silvester, Traralgon

Advanced Modified –bobtail: Ian Wells, Bairnsdale

Advanced Modified –truck &trailer: Ernie Hastas, Rowville

Trucks of Gippsland –Open Section: Darren Hayward, Leongatha

Carols in Sale

SALE Carols by Candlelight will take place on Tuesday December 13 at the LEAF (Sale Botanical Gardens).

The Sale Carols by Candlelight, aproject of Sale Lions Club, is afree evening of activities for the whole family including live performances, food stalls and festivity. It starts with apicnic in the park at 6.20pm with Lions BBQ, coffee, free jumping castles, music by Mafeking Hillbillies and more.

The carols program begins at 7.30pm with the Sale City Band and local singers including

Mick Harrington, and performers from the recent local show Eurosong 22. It is set to conclude around 9pm.

Battery Operated Candles will be available for sale. Donations on the night benefit Sale Hospital. If weather is unfavourable, it will be cancelled. This is the first Sale Carols by Candlelight since 2019.

For more information, call Christine on 0438 595 056 or go to facebook.com/ StPaulsCathedralSale/

Sale Carols by Candlelight will take place on Tuesday, December 13 Photo: Contributed

Trucks of Gippsland, OpenSection: Darren Hayward(Leongatha). Photos: Contributed

Enhanced, truck and trailer,David Silvester (Traralgon).

Out of Box, rigid, Col Whiston (Warragul).Enhanced bobtail, Grant Redpath (Hill End).

Out of Box, truck and trailer winner: Frank Birthisel of Sale.

Sale welcomes star-studded line-up for inaugural festival

PUTTING on abrand new event is always risky, especially after COVID, but astrong line-up saw crowds gathered to the Sale Turf Club for the inaugural Sale Country Music Festival on Saturday, November 19.

There’s no events without event-goers. But there’s also no events without event promoters. Owner and director of Event People Australia, Scott Hollow, said the Sale Country Music Festival was part of an event attraction program through Wellington Shire Council. “It’s athree-year contract. It’s about getting out into different regional areas. So we’re thankful to the Council, plus the (Sale) Turf Club. It’s agood venue,” Mr Hollow said.

“The numbers are slightly down on what we hoped for, but there’s alot of events going on. There’s alot of promoters putting on events, so it’s busy after COVID.

“It’s agood base to build on. We’ll do a survey and get some feedback. And we’ll be here next year, same venue.”

The bill featured performances by Laurel and Phoebe, Ella &Sienna, Mick Harrington, Amber Lawrence, Casey Barnes, Travis Collins and Adam Brand. Dressed in their favourite country look, the crowd also enjoyed food trucks, beverages, and relaxing in their camping chairs.

Gary Turner, aradio journalist who took on the role of master of ceremonies, said the event was well-suited to Sale.

“Nice town, lovely venue, lovely racecourse here, lovely townspeople here. Great crowd,” he said.

“I think we (organised) agreat line-up. You know country music is all about new talent coming in and with country music, you just don’t know what’s around the corner, because there’s new talent all the time.”

One of the talented new acts were South Australian teenagers Ella &Sienna.

Sienna said they were excited to play after releasing their latest single last month, called ‘The City in July’, which followed their previous charting song, ‘Saved’.

“The response we’ve received from it is really great. Everybody seems to be really liking it,” Sienna said, shortly before their set. Ella said they were lucky to perform alongside the other big names.

“It’s an awesome line-up. The best thing about this festival is we were able to bring out our whole band here,” Ella said.

“We’re here to play some new music, including some unreleased tracks, and some well-known covers that everyone can sing along to…we’ve got ‘Need You Now’ by Lady A, some bluesier (covers) and asong by The Chicks.”

Stratford’s own Mick Harrington spoke to

the Gippsland Times immediately after his set.

“It’s good to come out to play for people coming out post-Covid… and to see smiling faces at events in Gippsland,” Mr Harrington said.

“I’m not the most country artist at this festival, but Ithink thecrowd really got into it. Iplayed amixture of covers and originals.

“The good thing about every country music festival I’ve been to is that the artists are very down to earth, and just want to have fun.”

Mr Harrington said he appreciated the opportunity to play alocal show.

“I’ve got children, so it’s good to be able to play agig and then get home toyour family that night. Ilove being able toplay music for people but also being home with yourkids is good too,” he said

Mr Harrington said he had new music out in late December, and atour planned for next year.

“I’m taking atouron the road next year called Australian Songbook, where Icover Australian songwriters from the ‘50s until now.”

Amber Lawrence was ready for avery important week in her music career, with her festival appearance and the ARIA Music Awards.

“I haven’t played down in Gippsland for so long. I’m lucky to be able to do these events,” Ms Lawrence said.

Ms Lawrence’s latest album Living for the Highlights was released in July and was nominated for Best Country Music Album at the ARIAs It’s her second ARIA nomination, but she wasn’t feeling too confident about taking out the gong

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THE Wedge has launched its Musical Matinees program for 2023 -acurated series of performances on Sunday afternoons and weekday mornings.

The program is curated to ensure there are quality options for those who’d rather a day out than anight out, and also to ensure The Wedge’s shows are accessible for those in residential care.

As part of the launch, Chris McKenna and Alison Jones of Promac Productions visited six aged-care residences across the Wellington Shire.

All shows in the series have the same pricing structure, with discounts for concession holders and groups.

The inaugural series features perennial favourites of The Wedge’s programs as well as new additions, including:

•Gippsland Symphony Orchestra, presenting both aclassical show, and a show focused on cinematic music;

•Steve Cummins, bringing his tribute to Neil Diamond;

•The John Gibson Band, honouring Burt Bacharach;

•Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, bringing inspirations from Haydn and Beethoven;

•The Sale City Band, doing the blues, and;

•PromacProductions, reminding us of silver screen classics, the hits of the Gershwins, and wrapping up the 2023 series with aChristmas special.

Musical Matinees will complement The Wedge’s 2023 season, which is expected to be revealed in late February.

Talent on show

THIS Saturday, December 10 will feature Sale’s Desailly Street filled with live music, mouthwatering bites and children’s entertainment for the Esso Community Festival.

Organised by Gippsland Music &Sound in partnership with Esso, the family-friendly event will run from 9am to 3pm at the Desailly Street carpark in Sale’s CBD.

The deck at Gippsland Music &Sound will be the stage for an array of home-grown talent, including The Voice 2021 finalist Mick Harrington, Harry Hookey and Josh Cashman, among others.

There will be anumber of local food, beverage and business vendors onsite to buy from and support. Children will be entertained throughout the day with arangeoffree activities including adisco party, jumping castle, bubble station and train rides.

“The Sale community is excited to welcome the Esso Community Festival to the Desailly Street carpark once again, to celebrate our local talent and local businesses,” Sale Business and Tourism Association President, Julian McIvor said.

Esso’s Longford plants manager, Clinton Gentle, is excited to start the festive season with the family-friendly event.

“As alongstanding member of the Gippsland community, we’re thankful for the opportunity to support the local businesses that operate within the town,” Mr Gentle said.

“The Esso Community Festival helps to spotlight the home-grown talent of this amazing community as we head into the holiday season.

“Fun and excitement is sure to be had by the entire family, as the day will be filled with attractions for all to enjoy.”

Mick Harrington performing at last year’s SaleCommunity Festival. Photo: Contributed

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Alison Jones performingatAshleigh House as part of TheWedge’s ‘Musical Matinees’ launch.

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Xmas concert fun

STUDENTS at Gippsland Grammar’s Early Learning Centreperformed afun-filled Christmas concert in front of more than 200 family, friends and fellow St Anne’s students on November 25.

ELC director, Lisa Burgess, was thrilled for the concert’s triumphant return to the stage, which hasbeenonatwo-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.

“The ELCconcertsignals thebeginningofthe Christmas festive season at St Anne’s Campus,” Mrs Burgess said.

“Itisavery specialpart of the children’s kindergarten year andthey were so proudtoperform for theaudienceand especially enjoyed singing with the support of their Year 5buddies

“Itistruly remarkable to see how the children’s confidence has developed over the past year.”

The annualELC concertisperformed by the centre’s four-year-old transition kindergarten students.

The students dressedaswombats,cockatoos, kangaroos, ‘pavlova’ ballerinas, Christmas stockings and, of course, as Santa, and re-enacted the picture book ‘An Aussie Night Before Christmas’ by Yvonne Morrison.

After the performance, the ELC students were joined by their Year5‘buddies’ from St Anne’sand sang ‘GiveMea Home Among the Gum Trees’ and ‘We Wish You aMerry Christmas’.

Gippsland Grammar Head of St Anne’s Campus, Jie Van Berkel, said it was athrill for one of the campus’ most-anticipated events to return to the calendar.

“It’s hard to tell who enjoyed the concert more, the studentsonthe stage or the parentsinthe audience,” Mr Van Berkel said.

“The Christmas concert is just alovely way to celebrate Christmas on campus and an eventI look forward to every year.”

Aspecial guestatthe concert was Jenny Gaskill, alongstanding ELC staff member.

Mrs Gaskill and her husband Don -alsoaformer longstanding Gippsland Grammar staff member -returned to Sale from Queensland especially for the concert to surprise their granddaughter Isla, who was on stage.

Isla Gaskill tucking achild into bedinthe ELCChristmasConcert.

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Joeys Hunter Clancyand Cleo Matthews in the ELCChristmasConcert

SantaTom Bertrand driving aute flanked by kangaroo Betty Spoljaric in the ELCChristmas Concert.

Situated in ahigh vantage point to view the property and the sur rounding countryside, including LakeWellington and surrounding wetlands, is this well-established brick veneer home.

The well laid-out farming property is set on 26 hectares (65 acres) in two separate titles. The property is well located within 10 minutes of the regional town of Sale, only 20 minutes from Ninety Mile Beach and on the edge of Gippsland’slakes and river systems.

The family home is well-built and features wide verandas with an open plan living area of lounge, dining and timber kitchen, with breakfast bar and stone benchtops, plus wood heater,ceiling fans and large windows with northerly aspect.

The four bedrooms consist of ahuge master bedroom with spacious walk-in robe and extensive ensuite. The other three rooms are of agenerous size with built-in robes.

Bathrooms and laundry are all agenerous size with the main bathroom consisting of shower,bath, vanity,and separate toilet.

Across the rear of the home, the veranda is fully-enclosed, offering agreat spaceas indoor/outdoor entertaining or another living area with the addition of six-person spa. Attached to the house is alarge double garage with roller doors.

The home also features solar power back to the grid, separate freshwater tanks, stock and domestic bore, and afull-sized enclosed tennis court with its own lighting. There is also an orchard with avariety of fruit trees.

The farming aspect of the property is equally as impressive. The property is well-serviced with water from two large dams -one holding approximately 18 megalitres, the other 10 megalitres -both interconnected and supplying water to well-positioned underground lateral sprays and stock troughs.

There is athree-phase electric pump from the larger dam. One is well stocked with a variety of fish

The property is surrounded with good rabbit-proof fencing and divided into six paddocks with good access tracks.

The property is undulating with areas well-protected from the weather and good established tree stands. The property is well-pastured with lucerne and has agood fertiliser history.

There is also a24m x11.5m machinery shed with a11.5m x6mskillion area for storage, and work area with four-tonne hoist. There are also well laid-out sheep and separate cattle yards with easy loading access, plus ahorse paddock, stable and tack room.

This is an exceptional farming or lifestyle property that has been set-up for easy management, but also as delightful property for afamily to enjoy with the outstanding

from Melbourne by

or rail.

Welcome to this immaculatelypresented home in the much sought-after township of Stratford. Located close to schools, multiple parks/playgrounds and ashort walk to the main street, this property will suit avariety of buyers, inclusive of families and those needing room for acaravan or boat.

The high-quality home was built in 2015 with afamily-friendly and functional layout in mind. Combine this with attractive exterior features and agreat location, and you will find this to be the perfect property that you can just move straight into and enjoy The wonderful features which makeupthis great home are:

This stunning lifestyle property, set on apicturesque 4.14-hectare (10.23-acre) allotment in Nambrok represents an outstanding oppor tunity for the astute purchaser looking for achange of pace and abit more room to spread out.

The charming residence was built in 1988, is in great condition throughout and allows for easy living, comprising entrance hall, open plan lounge/dining room with cathedral ceiling, beautifully-appointed timber kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, separate shower room, large laundry and separate toilet.

Externally is where the benefits really kick-in, starting with the stunning treelined driveway providing the eye-catching streetscape appeal. This leads around to expansive parking area and the huge highclearance 18m x9mmachinery shed and garage with power and lighting. The garden is just delightful, with enclosed section for pets and children and boasting an awesome cubby house.

The balance of land is well set-out with six small holding paddocks and one large paddock ideal forgrazing, two animal shelters and aloading ramp.Water needs are covered with aone megalitre stock &domestic pumping right from the channel, and alarge 10,000-gallon tank with anetwork of taps supplying to the property and house.

If the house is notquite big enough, there are draft plans on hand to expand to alarger

design

Investmentopportunity is here

Ifyou’re looking for a blue-chip real estate investment, then look no further than this justlisted beauty

The property has asecure lease to the Defence Housing Authority until the March 24, 2026 for $1739.29 per month, with an annual rent review due on December 31 of each year

The DHA have afurther option of extending the current lease by up to three years. The property itself features three bedrooms, two bathrooms including an ensuite off the

main bedroom -two living areas and astate-of-the-art kitchen, with loads of cupboards and ample bench space. Outside there is acovered alfresco area and fully-enclosed rear yard, all of which is situated in a popular Court location.

This property is for sale on behalf of aDefence Housing Australia lessor and has a Defence Housing Australia lease in place. Visitdha.gov. au to learn the benefits of investing in Defence Housing Australia property

Upon entering the driveway of this lovely federationdesigned home, you will quickly appreciate the style and aspect that blends this home into the landscape.

The home has abeautiful light-filled design that oozes character with its cathedral ceilings, timber themes throughout, brick feature walls and expansive entertaining areas.

The floorplan consists of five bedrooms, two bathrooms, dual living zones, sweeping verandas, undercover entertaining and adouble garage.

An open plan family area features the timber kitchen, brick feature wall, timber floorboards and the views out to the courtyard.

The five bedrooms are very spacious and are serviced by two beautiful bathrooms, with the clawfootbath highlighting the contemporary federation vibe of the home.

If you are an entertainer,then you will appreciate the benefits of how easily the indoor to outdoor living blends, leading out to the undercover area along with the games room, complete with bar and wood heater.Combine all this with alovely courtyard and pool area to spend your spare time enjoying with friends and family

There is extra shedding for vehicles and equipment on the land which is approximately 6700sqm, divided into the house block and two remaining paddocks.

Other features include Gas Central Heating, two reverse cycle units, two wood heaters, solar heated swimming pool, 3kw solar system, security system, horse stables, large workshop and fruit trees and grape vines

Lookinginto

HOME buyers are yet to get areprieve, after regional Victoria’sphenomenal increase in house prices during the COVID pandemic.

Throughout 2021, regional Victorian house prices grew at the fastestrate in 20 years, with the median house price rising by $120,000, agrowth of 27 per cent, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Licensed estate agent and director of Wellington Real Estate, Tony Kiss, noticed a substantial rise in house prices during the pandemic.

“In the Wellington Shire, housing prices definitely increased over the last three years, and what you will find is the average house price has increased substantially; it’s around that five-hundred-odd thousand,” Mr Kiss said.

“We’ve probably never seen an increase as much as what we’ve had in the last three years. Prior to that, for 20 years, your market was very level, there was aslight increase, but there were never any big peaks and troughs in the area.”

Despite interest rates reaching anine-year high at the start of November,followed by regional Victoria’smedian house price falling by 1.7 per cent in the September quarter -the first fall since the March 2019 quarter -Wellington Shire real estate agents are yet to see adecline in median housing prices, contrary to their metropolitan counterparts.

Sale’smedian house price has risen by 24.4 per cent from November 2021 to October 2022 -18.8per cent in Maffra, 18 per cent in Stratford and 37.8 per cent in Yarram, according to figuresfromrealestate. com.au.

In Melbourne, home prices dropped by 7.1 per cent and apartment prices by 3.9 per cent over the year to 2022, with all 385 suburbs reporting afall in house prices.

“Atthe moment, the prices are holding well; the regional areas seem to hold better than your bigger cities,” Mr Kiss said.

“Melbourne and Sydney seem to have a bit of adrop, but up here, we’re still holding well, the prices and properties are still selling, there is still aturnover of houses at the moment.

“In the area, your entry level is probably around $300,000-$350,000, but properties between $400,000-$800,000 seem to be churning over pretty well.”

The upsurge in local housing prices is attributed to the growth of Wellington Shire’spopulation, as during the two-year, tree-change trend (2020-21), Melburnians flocked to the regions, increasing the

demand for housing, alongside low-interest rates reaching arecord low of 0.1 per cent in November of 2020.

REIV president, Adam Docking, said there was asubstantial demand for regional housing in the last 2021 quarter after Melbourne’ssixth and final lockdown lifting in October,with aconfluence of factors including housing affordability,the ability to work remotely,and adesire for more space driving city-dwellers regional.

“What we sawinthe December quarter was effectively the floodgates opening,” Mr Docking said.

“Wealmost had two-quarters of transactions in that quarter because the third quarter of 2021 was really the most lockeddown quarter we had.”

The share of new listings below $600,000 in regional Victoria hashit arecord low, according to data from the recent PropTrack Market Insight Report, falling to 43.7 per cent in October 2022, down from 75.5 per cent at the start of the pandemic. The trend was verified across Wellington Shire by Graham Chalmer Real Estate director Mark Ventrella.

“It all relates to the price increases that happened during COVID,” Mr Ventrella said.

“Originally,wethought that COVID was

going to be abit of aproblem; everyone’s staying home, nothing’sgoing to happen, but in fact,the total opposite happened -real estate went bananas.

“Wehad alot of extra people leaving metropolitan areas, wanting to go to country areas. That increased the buying pool all over the country; we got some of that here in Sale, so our market went up.

“With the increase in prices, anything that was $600,000 before the pandemic was probably $700,000-$750,000 after and not only that, everything rose from the bottom up. “So it is correct that the amount of houses

we had above $600,000 has increased significantly.”

Wellington Shire’spopulation grew by six per cent between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, with the population standing at 45,639, according to 2021 figures.

While nine-year-high interest rates are driving down metropolitan housing prices, regional homebuyers shouldn’t hold their breath for adrop in housing prices anytime soon, according to Mr Kiss.

“Over the last three years, we’ve had abig peak, and it’sprobably going to level out at present; that’show Isee it,” he said.

“I see it levelling out and probably going back to asimilar market to what we had prior to what the COVID market was.”

Mr Kiss said land prices and the cost of buildings had increased, which would hold the prices fairly steady

“The builder isnot going toreduce his price, the developer selling his land is not going to reduce his price because itcosts them so much to get to that point; therefore, housing prices should hold at this kind of level,” he said.

Zoe Askew

THE West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is calling on tech giant Google to correct awrongly named waterway around Cowwarr and Heyfield.

Google has been incorrectlynaming Rainbow Creek as theThomson River when in fact they are two separate waterways.

WGCMA project officer David Stork said“allwe want is our Rainbow back”.

“This is more thanapettyannoyance,rivers and other waterways are major landmarks in Gippsland, so having them labelled correctly for visitors and local is important.”

Rainbow Creek formed as abreakaway from the Thomson River in the 1950s and at the time caused

major erosion, loss of productive farmland and a loss of flow into the Thomson River.

The floodthat formed RainbowCreekled to a secessionist movement for landholders to declare aseparate state within Victoria.

“If it was acase of clicking our heels three times and wishing it were so, that would be lovely. Unfortunately, this is Google we’re dealing with, so we need to try another tack,” Mr Stork said.

“Let’s hope that this campaign can work and that dreams thatwedaretodream,reallydocome true.”

To ask Google to change the name, visit Google Community Groups page at bit.ly/gippsrainbow and leave acomment.

Birdlife Tasmania reported that the bird would have lost more than half of its body weight during the continuous day and night flight. Some birds can land on water and feed, but if aGodwit lands on water, it is doomed as its feathers will get waterlogged, and it doesn’t have webbing on its feet to take off from the water.

The epic journey began on October 13 from the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta in Alaska; the bird flew south-west to the Aleutian Islands, then across the Pacific Ocean west of Hawaii, to New Caledonia and through the Tasman Sea.

Asatellite tag weighing just five grams was attached to the bird in Alaska before its migration. Its pre-migration weight is 300-400 grams. Given the distance the bird travels, it was important the tracker did not have any negative impact on its migration or welfare.

Bar-tailed Godwits arrive in Australia

each spring from their breeding grounds in Alaska. They inhabit estuarine mudflats, beaches and mangroves in coastal areas around Australia, including those at the western end of the Gippsland Lakes. It is vital this habitat is protected for these and other migratory birds, as this iswhere they build their energy reserves for their return flights.

BirdLife East Gippsland meets weekly for Monday morning outings. New members are always welcome; BirdLife recommends participants are fully vaccinated. Check ourFacebook Group for more information: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1451708148475799/

RainbowCreek near Cowwarr is being incorrectly called the Thomson River on Google.

Photo: Contributed

YOU may have read recently that afivemonth-old Bar-tailed Godwit (a long-legged and long-beaked wading bird that feeds on shallow mud-flats) recently set anew record for long-distance migration: 13,560 kilometres, having flown non-stop from Alaska to Tasmania in 11 days! Tiny technology allows researchers to track birds without endangering them during migration.

Bar-tailed Godwit Photo: BirdLife Australia

Algae(poison) warning

THE recent flooding event in Victoria, combined with warmer weather conditions, has produced favourable conditions for blue-green algae to thrive in farm water supplies and standing flood water.

“As there is no specific treatment for blue-green algaepoisoning, producers should check standing bodies of water and farm water supplies daily for blooms, as this remains the most effective way of preventing stock deaths.

“Blue-greenalgal blooms typically appear as surface scum that looks like asuspension of green paint, often with an earthy smell. However, the colour may range from pale green to dark brown,” Dr Phillips said

Deaths can occur when stock drink toxins produced by the blue-green algae, often when it is concentrated on the down-wind side of awater supply and has formed adense, surface scum.

Animals thathave consumed blue-greenalgal toxin may appear ill very rapidly, develop a staggering gait, collapse, begin to convulse and die –typically within 24 hours –depending on thetoxicity of thebloom and the concentration of the toxin.

Those that don’t die immediately, often suffer from severe liver damage. This may lead to the development of jaundice (the yellows) or photosensitisation overthe nextfew days. Livestock thatrecoverfrom these ailments often suffer from chronic ill-thrift.

If asuspicious bloom is noticed, the water supply should be isolated as quickly as possible, and a safe alternate water supply provided.

“Wherepossibleproducers should identifyan alternative water supply, prior to theirprimary source of livestock drinking water being affected by abloom. There may not be time to identify an alternative water source once the primary water supply is affected,” Dr Phillips said.

“We recommend laboratory testing of the water supply for the presenceofblue-green algae and

apost-mortem or examination of dead or sick animals by aveterinarian.”

Contaminated watershould notbeused to irrigate vegetables and fruit or come in contact with plants being grown for food, particularlyfruit and vegetables that are mostly eaten raw such as apples, grapes, tomatoes, strawberries, cabbages and other salad greens.

Dr Phillips said dogs are also prone to poisoning as they can swim in farm water supplies and should be kept away from suspect water sources.

Further information on blue-green contamination in your livestock water supply is available on our website at https://go.vic.gov.au/3UR90aO.

An information note ‘Managing contaminated stock water’ is also available at agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/ emergency-management/floods/managingcontaminatedlivestock-water, which steps through how to manageflood contaminated stock water supplies.

Call to register burn-offs

LOCALS are beingreminded to register their burn-offs on the Fire Permits Victoria website to prepare propertiesfor the upcoming fire season.

The website is aone-stop-shop to register burn-offs before the fire dangerperiod starts, or apply for apermit after the fire season begins.

More than 85,200 burn-offs were registered or approved in last year’s fire season between October 2021 and May 2022.

Country Fire Authority chief officer, Jason Heffernan, said registering burns or applying for permits wasvitally important for community safety.

“The Fire Permits Victoria website allows agencies to communicate with those planning burn-offs in atimelyand efficientmanner, allowing us to provideconsistent and upto-date adviceonsuspending or revoking a permit if conditionschange,” Mr Heffernan said.

ForestFire ManagementVictoriaActing chief fire officer, Allyson Lardner, said the permit system provided agencies with important information to manage fire risk effectively.

“The system allows permitholders to notify fire agencieswhenapproved permits will be used, especially when fire restrictions are in place,” Ms Lardner said.

“This allows authorities to cross-check any well-meaning triple zero calls and avoids our firefighters being dispatched unnecessarily.”

Locals carrying-out burn-offs should follow regulations or laws set by the CFA and council, and notify neighbours if it will generate fire and smoke.

They should also checkand monitor weather conditions -particularly wind -and leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn area.

Furthermore, they must have sufficient equipment and water to stop the firespreading and make sure it is aproperly extinguished fire before it is left.

If the burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately.

To register aburn-off, visit firepermits.vic. gov.au, or call 1800 668 511.

Senior Veterinary Officer Dianne Phillips said livestock owners need to remain alert –ingestion of blue-green algae can result in the poisoning of livestock.

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FLOCK RAMS

HORSES WANTED

SALE

STRATFORD

EXPERIENCED TUTOR

DRIVERS

Business Administration and Accounts Manager

The Maffra Gymnastics Club has the availability for aBusiness Administration and Accounts Manager to work with our team supporting overall management of our gymnastics club to start in Term 12023.

The position will be permanent part time 25hrs per week. Hours are flexible however aminimum of 2evenings per week during the school term will be required.

Duties will include managing HR and payroll, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, preparing BAS and financial reports, cash flow management, and assisting with the daily workflow of the office administration to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Please forward your resume along with acover letter to operations@maffragymnastics.org.au

All applications are confidential and close on 11th January 2022.

REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Graham Chalmer Real Estate have an administration position available in our commercial property division.

The successful applicant will have strong motivation, great communication skills, professional business acumen, smart presentation, ahigh level of computer literacy, and an admirable work ethic.

If this sounds like you, send your resume including covering letter to: rodt@chalmer.com.au by close of business Tuesday 13th December 2022.

For enquiries or to discuss the position in more detail call Rod Tatterson on 5144 4333

Sampling Officer -Herd Testing

Herd Improvement Co-operative Australia Ltd, an established leader in the local Dairy Industry, has aposition available for aSampling Officer for our Maffra office.

This role plays acritical part in the Herd Test Department within Hico. The Sampling Officer role conducts herd testing on farms using Electronic Milk Meters and Data Handlers during milking times. You will work closely with other Departments within the Company including Laboratory staff. You will need to be able to work Monday to Friday with variable starting and finishing times and may be required to work split shifts.

The successful applicant will need to have good interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, knowledge of the Dairy Industry, excellent record keeping skills and attention to detail. Afull Australian Driver's Licence and experience in driving manual vehicles is essential.

Hico offers great working conditions, ahappy team environment and competitive remuneration. For further information or to forward your application including your resume detailing your full work history and qualifications and three referees, please email jhills@hico.com.au by 9th December 2022.

Sureway Employment Consultant -Disability

(full-time, part-time)

Help to change lives and build stronger communities as you empower your clients into employment.

This role provides caseload management for Clients overcoming barriers with the aim of gaining suitable employment. We do this through provision of high quality, timely and professional services.

An exciting new team is being established in the region and we need people who are customer focused, competitive and drive to succeed to help build relationships with our clients and with employers within the local community where you can source vacancies and fully support your clients with ongoing employment.

If you are driven have solid administration skills, apositive attitude, the ability to manage your workload or abackground in customer service you can succeed with us.

● Driver's licence required.

● Police Clearance and Working with vulnerable check required.

Benefits

● Laptops for all employees.

● Values based reward program.

● Flexible working environment with afocus on work life balance.

● Performance-based bonuses.

● Birthday leave.

● Additional week of leave after 3years of service.

Please email expression of interest and resume to the Area Manager samanthajackson@sureway.com.au

Village Manager

Full Time Flexible Hours

Ashleigh House is committed to being an employer of choice. We do this by offering above awardremuneration,flexible working arrangements, great professional development programs, employee support and opportunities to grow your career in Aged Care and Assisted Living.

We are seeking aVillage Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for leading and engaging the village within the local community through and array of marketing activities, Occupancy Levels, sales and tours, open days, expos for prospective residents and front of house administration duties.

To apply for this position, you will have relevant tertiary experience (or willing to obtain), be proficient and comfortable with adopting technology and software tools, be self-motivated, highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrate experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external groups.

The successful candidate will require aclear NDIS worker screening check and up to date COVID19 vaccinations prior to commencement. Apply via our website www.secv.com.au

Expressions of Interest

Facility Manager

Permanent Part-Time Flexible Hours

Ashleigh House is committed to being an employer of choice. We do this by offering above awardremuneration,flexible working arrangements, great professional development programs, employee support and opportunities to grow your career in Aged Care and Assisted Living.

We are seeking aFacilityManager to join our team. This position will be responsible for project management of capital works. Oversight of maintenance schedules for all property, plant, and equipment, Hazard Identification and Mitigation/Resolution, OH&S Risk Identification and Mitigation.

To apply for this position, you will have relevant tertiary experience (or willing to obtain), be proficient and comfortable with adopting technology and software tools, be self-motivated, highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external groups.

The successful candidate will require aclear NDIS worker screening check and up to date COVID19 vaccinations prior to commencement. Apply via our website www.secv.com.au

Sale Combined

KindergartensInc. is looking to fill thefollowing part time and casualpositions for 2023.

BachelorQualified Teacher

We areseekingaqualified, dedicated person to join our dynamic educational team for 2023 as aTeacher and NominatedSupervisor.This role is for 25 hours per week. Applicants must hold a BachelorinEarly Childhood Education,acurrent VITregistration, and First Aid qualifications.

Casual EarlyChildhood Educators

We arealso seeking qualified early childhood educators to join our relief pool. Applicants will be required to hold ateaching qualification, Diploma of Children’s Services or Certificate 3inChildren’s Services.

Casual Cleaner

We also requireacasual cleaner for 3hours per week, as well as relief cleaning. Experience is preferred but not essential.

Written applicationsare invitedfromsuitably qualified persons

All roles arepaid at awardrates.

Applications close Friday9th December 2022.

Foraposition 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

Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Service Company Secretary

GP1651355

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service Limited (YWAHS), is aspecialist Family Violence organisation, providing arange of services and programs to support the recovery and wellbeing of Aboriginal individuals and families impacted by family violence across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.

YWAHS is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who may be interested in becoming YWAHS Company Secretary. Interested parties should consider the following selection criteria:

● Have agood understanding of corporate governance

● Good understanding of family violence and the associated complexities

● Knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the purpose of the organisation and the Aboriginal community

● Be prepared to undertake aNational Police check and bankruptcy check

● Have acommitment to the purposes of the company

● Be willing to undergo Company Secretary training

For further information about this role, please contact CEO Daphne Yarram on 0408 378 808, or email daphney@ywahs.org.au.

Closing date for EOIs is Friday, 16th December 2022

RECEPTIONIST

Full Time

BCS Accountants is aprogressive local accounting practice focused on providing best quality services to our growing client base. We are seeking aproactive and enthusiastic person to take ownership of our front desk and join our team of professionals. We offer ongoing training, modern equipment, and the support of aclose knit, friendly team.

Atypical day includes butisnot limited to:

● Answering telephones

● Greeting clients

● Scheduling appointments

● Processing incoming and outgoing mail

● Filing, photocopying and scanning of documents

● Providing general administrative support

To be considered for this role you will ideally possess:

● Professional communication skills

● Ahighlevel of efficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and ageneral competency with computers

● An excellent eye for detail

● An ability to work in ateamenvironment

This position offers aterrific opportunity for a proactive individual who thrives in aprofessional environment and is committed to providing the absolute best customer service whilst bringing efficiencies to the daily operation of BCS Accountants.

Previous experience in asimilar role may be an advantage but is not essential.

This position is for five days per week 8:30am 5:00pm in our Sale office.

Please direct your cover letter and resume to the Practice Manager, Glenn Crawford: glenn@bcsaccountants.com.au or deliver by hand to 441 Raymond St, Sale or 147Johnson Street, Maffra.

Applications close at 5pm Thursday December 15th 2022

Expressions of Interest

Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Service Members

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service Limited (YWAHS), is aspecialist Family Violence organisation, providing arange of services and programs to support the recovery and wellbeing of Aboriginal individuals and families impacted by family violence across the Wellington and East Gippsland shires.

YWAHS is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who may be interested in becoming members of YWAHS. Interested parties should consider the following selection criteria:

● Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Person

● Have agood understanding of corporate governance

● Good understanding of family violence and the associated complexities

● Knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the purpose of the organisation and the Aboriginal community

● Be prepared to undertake aNational Police check and bankruptcy check

● Pay the relevant membership fees of $2

● Have acommitment to the purposes of the company

For further information about this role, please contact CEO Daphne Yarram on 0408 378 808, or email daphney@ywahs.org.au.

Closing date for EOIs is Friday, 16th December 2022

2023 Teaching Positions

1FIXED TERM TEACHING POSITION 4DAYS or 5DAYSPER WEEK TERMS 1&2, 2023

1FIXED TERM TEACHING POSITION LOTE, (PREFERABLY JAPANESE)/AUSLAN) 0.6 FTE

1ONGOING TEACHING POSITION PERFORMING ARTS -DANCE/MUSIC/DRAMA 0.6 FTE

1ONGOING TEACHING POSITION STEM 0.6 FTE

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the above educational roles. Jobshare arrangements will be considered to fill vacancies.

Fixed term and ongoing positions commence on January 27th, 2023.

Each role is aposition under the Diocese ofSale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022.

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

The successful teaching applicants willhold current Victorian Institute of Teaching.

For further information regarding this position and an Application for Employment form please email:

reception@sttsale.catholic.edu.au

Applications and resumes can be forwarded to Mrs Anita Little, email: princip@sttsale.catholic.edu.au

Applications close Wednesday, Dec 14th 2022 at 4.00pm.

New Job Vacancies

Residential Aged Care Homes Sale

&Moe

● Personal Care Assistants

● Enrolled Nurses (Endorsed)

● Registered Nurses (Division 1)

● Hospitality Assistants

● Housekeeping/Laundry Assistants

● Lifestyle support staff

Royal Freemasons Sale and Moe are seeking dedicated staff that have passion and drive to support older Australians to continue enjoying the life they choose. We have permanent part time and casual vacancies with avariety of shifts and days across a24hour, 7day aweek roster.

● State-of-the-art homes, built to unite families and friends

● Leading not-for-profit organisation where you are truly valued

● Generous salary packaging options to increase income

● Casual and Part time vacancies, flexible rosters to suit your lifestyle

Requirements

● Must have covid-19 vaccine (mandatory in industry)

● Police Check Clearance/NDIS Workers Screening Check

To apply for these roles please go to our Careers Page on our Website: www.royalfreemasons.org.au or email: recruitment@royalfreemasons.org.au Alternatively drop off your resume to: 28 Surkitt Blvd, Sale OR 1C Haigh St, Moe. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

CLOCKTOWER MEDICAL CENTRE

PART-TIME VACANCY Medical Administration/Receptionist

Avacancy for apart-time position exists on a Monday and Friday, with opportunity for occasional Saturday morning shifts each month if suitable, and relief work if desired. The vacancy exists in acontemporary, busy, General Practice in Sale. Administration experience is preferred and medical administration experience would be highly regarded. Applicants will need to have good computer knowledge and the ability to work as part of alarge team is essential and the capability to use initiative is vital. The applicant must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, an understanding of the importance to follow protocol and procedure at all times.

The team member we are seeking needs to have agood eye for detail and can work well under pressure, in abusy environment.

The reward offered, is above award wages and conditions, afulfilling role with diversity and job satisfaction, in awell-established practice alongside awonderful team. The role includes, but is not limited to, reception work, patient liaison, bookings, general administration work, accounts and support to clinicians.

All applicants will be considered.

Please forward your current curriculum vitae to: The Practice Manager Clocktower Medical Centre P.O Box 838 Sale, 3853

Applications close Thursday, December 23, 2022

4dr, V6 twin turbo engine, 6 speed auto, very clean low km, reg. August '23, YNA-580, priced to sell $22,000 o.n.o. Phone 0418 383 522.

Motorcycles

Caravans

16 FT REGENT

Crusader 1952. 10 mth reg. Island bed, 4berth, tool boxes, 3way fridge, awning, 12V Sys, Solar panel, Elec brakes, camping gear goes with it. $13,000 ono. Ph 0427 515 218. Site 87 Sale Motor Village.

CARAVAN COVER

Caravans

AMEY, Lynn Blain.

Passed away peacefully at Stretton Park Hostel on December 2, 2022.

Aged 88 years.

Dearly loved wife of Jim (dec.).

Loved mother and mother in law of Roger and Virginia, Greer and Ross, Maxine and Michael, Andrew and Jenny. Loved Grandma of Caitlin, Megan and Sam, James, Macklinand Aine, Benjamin, Lauri and Nick.

Great Grandma of Kruze.

No longer in pain after along brave fight

CONNOLLY, Laurence. Passed away suddenly. Loved brother of Glenis. The things Ifeel so deeply are the hardest things to say, But you will always be remembered in avery special way. Peacefully sleeping.

KEANE (nee Walsh), Catherine Mary Beloved wife of Dennis, adored mother of Mick, Pud, Richard and Nicky. Beautiful Nana to Narelle, Shane, Rachael and Adam, Chantelle, Danny and Holly, Bonnie and Matthew, Jim and Hannah and Great Nana Kay to Beau, Ziggy and Marley. Loved and adored mother-in-law to Carina, Lash and Paula.

Kay, Iwill always miss you, you were the kindest person I have known. Thank you for pulling me up out of the mud, you made me a better person. Ilove you. -Dennis.

Snapper are red, tuna are blue, we will miss you.

Love you forever, -Mick, Carina, Rachael, Adam, Ziggy and Marley, Danny and Holly.

COROMAL VAN '06

JAYCO SPRITE

14ft., rear entry with two single beds, very good condition, $12,000 ONO. Phone 0408 574 961.

CONNOLLY, Laurence James.

"Choppy" 4/4/1950 -27/11/2022

Aged 72 years

Loved husband of Karen Connolly.

Dearly loved father of Aaron and Deanne.

Father-in-law of Lee.

Most loved Poppy of Jack and Lily.

Missed by his little mate Rusty his dog. Chop, Iwill miss our phone calls and time together.

Love Karen xx Dad my best mate, Iwill miss you each and every day. Iwill miss going places with you.

Love Aaron xx My heart is broken. Dad I am going to miss you every day and forever have ahole in my heart.

You were such aloving and caring person taken from us too early.

Love Deanne xx You are the best Poppy I could wish for, and Iwish I could have spent more time with you, but Iam grateful Icould see you one last time. Iwill miss you greatly.

Love Jack xoxo Poppy, You gave me candy but most importantly you cared about me. I miss you.

To my mum Kay, As Istand here today, sad with abroken heart. Iwill never forget what you have done for me in the past. Now the future is yours to go and explore. So good luck for your journey in heaven for sure.

Loved and remembered always Pud.

Each mile closer to home I'd get. I'd feel it build inside. That excited eager joyful anticipation of a child. As Iwind along the old dirt roads and we'd pull into the drive. In I'd race for that healing embrace and the safety of your smile.

Love ya mum -Rich.

Kay baby, thank you for the laughs, the flowers and loving us. Love always Nicky and Lash, Bonnieand Matthew, Jim and Hannah.

My best friend, you had room in your heart for so many. Thanks for the laughter and the music, your kindness and unconditional love. Ipromise to take time to smell the roses.

Love Nicky

BMW1200

GS Adventurer, 2006, 72,000km, reg. 30/1/23, r.w.c., Wunderlich power module, Remus exhaust, lower/modified seat (orig. incl.), doubletake mirrors, Trickle charger, tail shaft Universal replacement done, 32L tank good for 800+ kms. In last 2000km -gearbox input shaft fault done (replacement later model box fitted by BMW Traralgon), new clutch while motor/box split, full BMW serv. and tune, new rear Heidenau tyre, gen. BMW new old stock side panniers all keyed alike to match top box and ignition keys, Touratech tank bag $13,000. 0436 408 480.

Lots of love Lily xxo We will miss your visits, phone calls and all the sports chats. We will make sure we back the favourite for you. We were just so lucky to have you in our lives.

Love Deanne and Lee xx.

CONNOLLY, Laurence James (Choppy). 4/4/50 -27/11/22

Loved

Uncle to Carolyn and Steve, Jenny and Matt, Matthew and Caroline, David and Mindy.

Great uncle of Rani, Quinn, Jessica, Lauren, Ethan and Lilly. Rest in Peace

CONNOLLY, Laurence James. 4/4/50 -27/11/22

Passed away suddenly aged 72.

Much loved brother of Julie and dear friend to Marty.

Without goodbye you slipped away.

My heart is broken. Iwill miss your phone call every Sunday morning and chats about the football.

Your loving sister Julie xx "GO

Kay Baby, Thank you for your love and kindness, for the hugs, even though Ipretended Ihated it!, for the laughs and good times, and for loving Jaxs and Lachie like your own. Lo ve you always Kay Baby.

-Lashay.

The day has come we have all feared, that day in which you grew wings and disappeared. Anana to all anana to me, it brings us joy that you're finally free. Ican't thank you enough for all you have done, all that love, laughter, joy and fun.

Nana Kay you're the end of the rainbow, Our pot of gold. You were my special person, To cuddle and hold. Love you, Bonnie.

MITCHELL, Steven Harry.

Passed away December 1, 2022 at Epworth Hospital, Richmond, aged 62 with family by his side. Gone too soon

Loved son of Jan and Darryl (dec.). Brother of Michael, brother in-law to Tracey.

Uncle of Matthew and Natalie, Jaimie, Justin and Miranda.

MITCHELL, Steven. Steven my cousin you stayed strong to the end and now at peace. Loved the talks over the last few yearsand discussing your new home, garden and plants.

Condolences to Aunty Janice and Michael and Tracey and extended family.

Love Dale, Tristan and Keren Reynolds

MITCHELL.

The funeral service for Mr Steven Harry Mitchell will be held at Delbridge Funeral Chapel, Marley Street, Sale at 11am on FRIDAY (December 9, 2022), followed by a Private Cremation.

Please see our website for livestream details

LANGSHAW, William Edward (Ted).

4/5/1928 -27/11/2022

Passed away peacefully at 'Ashleigh House' Sale, in his 94th year.

Much loved and devoted husband and lifelong partner of Melva Joan Langshaw (dec.) for 70 years.

Devoted father and father-in-law of Gary and Kerry and Darren.

Adoring Pop to Justin and Laura, Wil and Kathryn.

Great Pop to Layla, Harvey and Artemis.

Son of the late David William and Dorothy Evelyn Langshaw of Bundalaguah.

Brother and brother-in-law of George (dec.), Jack (dec.) and Noreen, Les (dec.) and Thelma, Colin and Maree Langshaw and Pam Whelan.

By trade Ted was adairy farmer and carpenter and joiner, he could put his hand to just about anything. He consistently demonstrated by example to his family the true values of hard toil, integrity and humility providing his expertise, time and effort unconditionally.

Ted loved caravanning, boating and was an accomplished fisherman.

Most of all Ted loved his family dearly especially enjoying time with the little ones.

Ted leaves his family with wonderful memories of a long life well lived. To live in the hearts of the ones we love, is not to die.

APrivate Funeral will be held today, Tuesday, 6th December.

With tears we watched you suffer, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were slowly breaking, as you fought so hard to stay. You did not want to leave us, But you finally found peace, When Dad called you home.

Forgive me son if Icry Whywas it you had to die, others have lost their sons, but you were mine and Iloved you so much. It is hard for me to say goodbye but it keeps me going to know that you are now out of pain. Iwill remember you for the rest of my life.

RIP Mum

Words can't describe the sense of loss we are feeling but are now relieved you are now free to explore the world you so often dreamt and talked of. You fought such a gallant battle and never gave up in the face of adversity right to the last moment, what awonderful brother and brother-in-law to have, miss you deeply. You will never be forgotten.

Love always. Michael and Tracey.

You showed us what true courage and determination looks like and what it means to keep fighting even when it seems like you have nothing left. We hope you are resting now, and we love you.

Matthew, Natalie, Jaimie, Justin and Miranda.

Loved, missed and never forgotten

MOORE, Elizabeth Sedentario (Beth) passed away at home in Sale on November 29, 2022 aged 75 years.

Loved and loving wife of Maxwell (dec.).

Adored mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Angie, step-mother of Warren (dec.) and Caranne and Daniel.

Beloved Lola of Teddy, Georgie, Monique, Dominic and Tynan.

We loved you dearly, you will always be in our hearts.

MOORE, Elizabeth.

Much loved and loving friend of June, Peter (dec.), Rachael and Jamie. Thank you dearest Beth, for 32 year so f unconditional love and friendship. And we loved her so.

Funerals

AMEY.

MOORE.

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs Elizabeth Sedentario Moore will be offered at St Mary's Cathedral corner Pearson and Foster Streets, Sale at 11.30am TOMORROW (Wednesday, December 7, 2022). Following Mass, the funeral will leave the above church for the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, a"Youtube" broadcast of the service will take place. Please check our website or facebook page for details.

Honour

•

Athanksgiving service to celebrate the life of Mrs Lynn Blain Amey will be held at St. Andrew's Uniting Church, Pearson St., Maffra on THURSDAY (December 8, 2022) commencing at 1pm.

Aprivate interment will precede this service.

Lett

CONNOLLY.

The funeral service for Mr Laurence James 'Choppy' Connolly WAS HELD at St. Paul's Anglican Cathe dral ,S ale YESTERDAY(Monday December 5, 2022) followed by burial at the Sale Lawn Cemetery.

Please see our website for Livestream details

Bereavement

Thanks •

TACTOR.

Gus Tactor was born 17/10/1940 and passed away peacefully on 18th October 2022.

Wife Kathy and family would like to thank everyone involved in the care of Gus and the support provided throughout the years.

This includes doctors and staff at Heyfield Medical Centre and Sale Hospital. Thank you to Scott Rossetti and his team for providing the best send off for Gus.

Thank you to all who sent their wishes and attended the funeral.

May he rest in peace. Kathy.

THOMPSON.

KEANE (nee Walsh).

The funeral service for Mrs Catherine Mary (Kay) Keane will be held at Maffco, Bundalaguah Rd., Maffra, TOMORROW (Wednesday, December 7, 2022) commencing at 1pm, followed by burial at the Briagolong Lawn Cemetery.

On behalf of the Thompson family we would like to thank all our family and friends for your love, support and caring kind wor ds since Mum/Beryl's passing. Your thoughtfulness was deeply appreciated and of great comfort to us all.

We would also like to thank Gippsland Funeral Servicesfor their exemp lar ys er vic e, particularly Paula, who was so warm, kind, caring and so very professional.

Sale-Maffra too strong in GCL

His 34 comprised 24 runs in boundaries,and his six boundaries almost eclipsed the effort from the entire Latrobe Valley team (seven).

SALE-MAFFRAhad arelatively easy win over Latrobe Valley in Gippsland Cricket League action on Sunday.

Playing at Sale Oval, the Sharks won by six wickets to keep their unbeaten record intact.

Fielding what would have to be the strongest SMCA side this writer has seen in his six year’s covering GCL,the Sharks hadnoshortage of quality -especially with the bat.

Literally every player could be classed as a genuine top six.

Before they could bat however,SMCAneeded to field after losing the toss.

They found bowling to be of little challenge against Latrobe Valley, who slumped to 3/20, and continued to loss wickets in semi-regular fashion after that.

Skipper Rhys Holdsworthoffered some resistance, making 52 off 104 balls.

Holdsworth has been in strong form of late, making 75, 53, 94 and97infour of his last five hits for home club Trafalgar.

Alex Burcombe chipped in with ahandy 34, to see the visitors post 8/159 from their allotted 50 overs.

Jack Tatterson did most of the damage with the ball, taking 4/25, while Gareth Wolmarans struck twice with the new ball to see Latrobe Valley sink to 2/16.

Sale-Maffrawasted no time getting stuckinto the chase, and sent Adrian Burgielout to open with Tom Morrison, Both struck at over 100 or close to, with Burgiel scoring 34 off 28 balls.

Steve Spoljaric came in at first drop, and played amore cautious hand, making 38 off 69.

When the Bundalaguha-acedeparted, theSharks needed just 19 to win.

Strikerates continued to be healthyfor SaleMaffra, with Rohan Diamond making an innings high 51 not out from 39 balls.

The Sharks secured victory inside 30 overs.

Holdsworth’s Trafalgar teammate Jackson Noonan had some joy with the ball, taking 2/41.

Noonan and Holdsworth have been loyal servants to their home club, each playing more than 100 A Grade games.

Only the best play 100 AGrade games for Traf. Sale-Maffrawill now turn their attention to playing Traralgon in the final home-and-away match.

This game could determine the minor premiership, but could also be adead-rubber as the top-two teams go through to the final.

Traralgonisa game clear in second, and also has agame in hand.

The Tornadoes play against third-placed Bairnsdale this Sunday.

ELSEWHERE, Warragul won athriller against Leongatha in the other GCL match played last Sunday.

The Wild Dogs snuck home by six runs, successfully defending 126.

Batsmen found the going tough at Leongatha Recreation Reserve, and for Warragul, only Fraser Duncan (33) and Dan Vela (28) were able to make an impression.

Mitch Clark had everything going for him, and

ended with figures of 5/27 from 7.1 overs.

Harry Hoekstra was near-on unplayable, and took 3/10fromeightovers, in an effortthat included three maidens.

To give an indication of what batsmen were up against, Clark was the only bowler (of eight used) to go at more than two-an-over.

Clark looked to be picking up where he left off with the ball, opening the batting for the home side.

After getting to 33, and probably rightly thinking it was his day, Clark was dismissed to see Leongatha delicately poised at 4/81.

With Shiran Rathnayake still in, he threatened to be the difference.

The Wild Dogs were able to get wickets around him however, and the pressure eventually meant Rathnayake joined the cluster after he made 29.

Warragul pressed on, and soon had Leongatha 9/115.

Jona Watts became the hero for the Wild Dogs, taking the last wicket in the 43rd over.

Watts ended with 3/19, along with Vela, who returned near-identical figures of 3/20.

You have to acknowledge Warragul one thing; they do have agreat fighting spirit.

IN junior representative cricket, wins went to Bairnsdale, Sale-Maffra and Leongatha in the Under 13 Development League.

Bairnsdale was too strong for Latrobe Valley, in agame highlighted by Campbell Moncrieff scoring acentury.

Moncrieff plundered the bowling to all parts of the JackCanavanComplex,being the last man dismissed after opening the batting for 105.

While reaching 50 is agreat moment for any youngster, gettingacenturyisindeed thestuff

dreams are made of.

Moncrieff received good support from Des Hine, who remained not out on 53, also opening the batting.

Their efforts saw the visitors to ahugescore of 240 off 40 overs.

Shaven Rajapaksewas the bestbowlerfor Latrobe Valley, taking 3/26, along with Nethul Gamage who snared 2/21.

Latrobe Valley was bundled out cheaply in reply, only managing 110.

SkipperLinc Chila did his best, making 27 against the new ball.

Sale-Maffra won acompetitive game against Warragul.

Batting first at Western Park, the visitorsclosed at 7/148 off 50 overs.

Xavier Hurley retired on 50,while Max Shaw contributed 37 in the middle order.

Wicketswereshared in the WildDogs camp. Will Tomlin and Ed Dieu each took 2/19.

Warragul never quitegot going with the bat, and were bowled out for 111.

In abatting effort that saw them fall an ‘innings short’, Musa Faisal Wahid made asolid 25.

Leongatha defeated Traralgon at Leongatha Secondary.

Ty Debono and Cooper Newman did most of the work, scoring 40 and 32 respectively.

The Tornadoes were never in the hunt, bowled out for 63.

Louis Read (3/9), Eamon Berryman (2/0) and Jobe Williams (2/9) were miserly for the winners.

Anderson outstanding in GippyPride victory

Wrightbowled 10 overs of what lookedlike fast leg breaks, and was also busy in the field, effecting three run outs.

SALE-MAFFRA CricketAssociationwas well represented in Gippsland Pride on Sunday.

The SMCA had four players make-up the team for the Round 2clash in the Under 16 Youth Premier League.

The representationwas well-spread,with SamAnderson (Collegians), Harry Tatterson (Stratford), Ashton Wright (Rosedale-Kilmany) and Hayden Wrigglesworth(Bundalaguah) taking part.

Collegianssenior player Charlie Morrison was also on hand to lend his expertise, while former AFL coach Guy McKenna watched on. McKenna has made the move from football to cricket since his time at Gold Coast Suns ended, and is now acoach and talentspecialist with Cricket Victoria.

Playing South East Sharks at Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe, the homeside bowledfirst after losing the toss.

Playing on avery good wicket with asmooth outfield, Gippsland did well to keep their opponents under 200 -acommendable effort given the match was played with ‘chicks boundaries’ -the same that were used for the recent WBBL match. South East closed at 8/192 from their allotted 50 overs.

His work in the ring,especially late, wasof note, as he threw down the stumps twice with direct hits.

Tatterson did agood job containing while the field wasspread, andreturned tidy figures of 1/22 off five.

Wrigglesworth bent his back on an unresponsive surface, bowling one of onlytwo maidens for the innings.

The young quick made sure no balls were hit in front of the wicket in his last over, bowling a few halfway down the pitch.

Pride established asolid base in reply, getting to 48 without loss.

Wrigglesworth missedout with the bat, but Anderson batted for most of the innings, and endedwith amature 88 from 79 balls in aknock that included 14 fours.

Batting at first drop, Anderson batted with four partners, including Wright, who saw the side over the line with an unbeaten 19 from 25 balls.

Pridegot the required total in the 44th over, winning by four wickets.

The win took Pride’s record to 1-1.

Their nextmatch is on Monday (December12).

Adrian Burgiel made aquick-fire 34 for Sale-Maffra in the Sharks’win against LatrobeValley.

Photo:Tom Parry

Liam Durkin

Stratford’s HarryTatterson took1/22for Gippsland PrideonSunday.

Photo: Liam Durkin

LiamDurkin

Absolute run-fest on dayone of Round 7

RUNS, runs and more runs!

Those are the words that best describe the happenings in Round 7ofthe Sale-Maffra Cricket Association so far.

Weather could not have been more perfect for the first day of seventh-round action, with clear skies, warm temperatures and alight breeze greeting players across the region.

While there was moisture in the turf as play began, that soon dried out; couple that with the dry, hardsurfaces, and the result was abatsman’s paradise -asreflected in the scoreboards.

Threeofthe four matchessaw teams making totals of 260 and beyond, while one venue saw 348 runs scored acrossSaturdaybetweentwo first-grade clubs.

Maffra vRosedale-Kilmany

NO first-daytotalwas higher than Rosedale Kilmany’s at Cameron Sporting Complex, where the Warriors made 284 runs across 80 overs.

Captain Isaac Love won the tossand opted to bat first againstMaffra, withBrandon McDonald and Ashton Wright opening the innings.

Thefirst overshowed promise of agoodday for the visitors with five runs scored;but in the overs thatfollowed, the run-rate slowedtoatrickle.

Nonetheless, the openers stood firm and contributed 70 runs between them.

It wasn’t until the 28th over that abreakthrough came for Maffra, with Wright caught on 23.

McDonald was next to depart, bowled four runs shy of ahalf-century three overs later.

This broughtJay Diamond to the crease,who joined his brother Rohan in making athird-wicket, 25-run stand acrosssix overs, providingRosedaleKilmany with some much-needed verve.

After Rohan was stumped on 28, Jay then paired with Brad Scott over the next 20 overs, the duo adding another 69 runs to the Warriors’ total.

Scott did amajority of the scoring, making 53 until he became the fourth man to fall.

Next to arrive in the middle was Love, partnering with Jay Diamond for another 28 runs before the latter went out on 33.

Love himself went next, run out on 19.

This left Cameron Freshwater to see out the day with Nathan Hangan, both of whom went home unbeaten on 48 and 25 respectively.

No single player dominated the bowling for the Eagles, with AndrewMcKenzie,JakePendrick, Heath Shingles, Jim Beaumont and captain Lee Hopkins all takingone wicket; Ben Harrington also contributed by running Love out.

StratfordvSale

ANOTHER high-scoring innings waspostedat Stratford Recreation Reserve, where Sale (winners of the toss) have set their opponents 262 to beat.

Hayden Glover and Daniel Padula opened for the Swans, looking comfortable and in-control for the first 12 overs of the game.

Just as they were beginning to settle,Stratford’s JackTatterson madethe breakthrough, with Glover edging the ball to keeper Ben Dinning.

The verynext over, Padula was caught-and bowled by Jack Rietschel.

In the 20 overs that followed, asuccession of Sale players departed for low scores -Coenie Nel fornine,Matt Jackson for seven, and captain Ben Jonesfor 14.

With thescoreboardreading 5/74, Sale looked to be in trouble.

Nathan Massey and Garreth Wolmaranssoon putthe inningsback on track, together contributing 82 runs in their sixth-wicket partnership.

Following the former’s departure on 66, Wolmarans then collaboratedwithMattRaidal to make another 71 runs across just 14 overs.

Wolmarans’ stand cametoend on 70 runsin, fittingly, the 70th over of the innings.

Aquick-fire 35 was added by Sale’s tail before the Swans were allout with threeovers left in the day.

JackTatterson wasbestfor Stratford,taking four wickets, snaring acatch in the field and causing

Second Grade: Collegians 209 (L Panwar 91,N Glove 40, TO’Reilly 3/55) vBundalaguah 1/15; Rosdale-Kilmany 106(HMcCann 25) vMaffra 2/28; Sale 238 (A Nicholas 76,W McKenzie 60, JH Rietschel 4/62, LDowd 4/78)v Stratford1/14.

ThirdGrade: Bundalaguah 111 (W Gray 40, BLanigan 5/21,HJohnson 3/20) vMaffra 2/21(WBrady 2/4); Boisdale-Briagolong 81 (T Threadgold 40, JReid 3/17) v Rosedale-Kilmany 6/113 (W Smith 38, DDavidson 4/36) vHeyfield 8/242(cc) (R Smith 72,JBurton49*, HRussell 2/29, SHettiarachchige 2/55) vNambrok (yet to bat); Sale 8/156(cc) (A Jackson 62*, JDuffield 53, CMalone 4/41, J

arun-out.

In reply,the Redbacks have so far made six runs without loss.

LongfordvCollegians

NOAH Hurley has done it again.

For the fourthtimethis season,the young bowler snagged another five-wicket haul to help put Collegians in acommanding position against Longford.

Though he may have some competition for Man of the Match in teammate Tom Morrison.

The Lizards were sent in to bat first after losing the toss, amove that proved to be amasterstroke by Collegians captainZac Hurley.

The younger Hurley, Noah, struck early, with WaltSutton sending his ballinto the hands of Henry Anderson in the third over at Stephenson Park.

He struck againinthe seventh, bowling Ben Russ in his debut for Longford.

His three remaining victims were Jordan Price (21) in the 27th over, followed by Lachlan Floyd (two )and Liam Knight (duck), both of whom fell in the 31st over.

Longford lost all 10 wickets within 40 overs, posting ameagre total of 65 in the process.

In fairness, the Lizards did show somefightback from Ash Vogt (making his return to first-grade competition after astint in thirds) and Price for the fourth wicket, and again from SamLucas-Laws and Jake Taylor in the eighth; yet neither was enough to stem the onslaughtfromCollegians’ bowling attack.

Collegians battednext,with openers Zac Hurley and Tom Morrison wasting no time chasing down Longford’s score, which they reached within10 overs.

In the following seven overs, the two-day club matchbetterresembled aTwenty20 International, with the pair scoring at aphenomenal rate of 10 runs per over.

Even after Hurley was bowled on 75, the barrage didn’t stop.

Morrison combined with Zak Russell, (back in thefirsts), to add 98 runs to the scoreboard, the former making his maiden first-grade century in the process.

It’s ajust reward for Morrison, whose batsmanship has been stellar virtually all season.

His loss of wicket on 108 -a stint that included 13 fours and two sixes -gave way to his brother Charlie, who continued where Tom and Russell left off.

The rest of the day saw Collegians add another 51 runs. Russell was the only other batter to fall -he was bowled after making acareer-best 62.

Bundy vBoisdale-Briag

CONTRARY to the above three games, runs were notforthcoming at Colin Wrigglesworth Oval. Bowlers instead dominated, with 16 wickets falling across 80 overs and two innings of play. Bundalaguah battedfirst afterwinning the toss, adecision they likely came to regret.

Within the first 12 overs, the Bulls lostfour wickets -including key players Kshitiz Sharma and Steve Spoljaric -for just 17 runs; they were dealt afurther blow in the 21st over when Chris Smart was caught for five.

It wasn’t untilthe arrival of Hayden Wrigglesworth at 6/49,atthe expense of hisbrother Lachlan, that things began to look vaguelypositive for Bundy.

He made22inhis partnershipwith Nick French, before the latter was run out on an innings-best score of 37.

Other stands that Wrigglesworth contributed to included the eighth wicket with Connor Lay (27 runs between them) and ninth with Jos Dimarco (14).

Bundalaguah lost their 10th and final wicket in the 49th over with the scorecard reading 120.

Dylan Bolton inflicted much of the damage, the Boisdale-Briagolong captain takingfive wickets and running-out French; he was supported by Ryan Marshall, who took three wickets.

The Saints fared slightly better in their chase, not losing their first wicket until the eighth over -Nathan Pang being the victim, caught on 19.

By day’s end, the team had made 82 runs with four wickets remaining.

Bolton was againthe highest-scorer for the team, making 20 runs.

As for Bundalaguah, Sharma is so far the best of their bowlers with 2/29.

Wells 3/23) vCollegians (yet to bat); Stratford- bye. Fourth Grade: Sale Black 9/155(cc) (A Fernando 44, W Breddels 3/7) def Wurruk Windies 7/140 (W Breddels 51,AYoul 50, SDuffield 3/10); Longford172 (L Grosveld 37;Y Sachar 5/36) def Stratford6/153 (T Russell 41,M Alexander 2/9, TAnkers2/26); Heyfield 7/167(cc) (C Sullivan 53) def Collegians 9/135 (B Hurley50, DBurton 5/30); Bundalaguah Bulls 8/101 (H Richardson 25, BVan der Velden 3/22, DWestland 3/29) def Wurruk Toads 100(BVan der Velden 26, TAdnerson3/12, JFlint 3/14); Maffra def Sale White on forfeit; Bundalaguah Yaks def Rosedale-Kilmany on forfeit

Under 16: Maffra 218(KBerryman 72,C Ronan 64) def Collegians 9/77(HDavine 26, RCorbell 3/10, AHiggins 3/15); Stratford6/217(cc) (H Tatterson 93*, TBoyd59, A Wright 3/58) vRosedale-Kilmany 6/164 (A Wright 71,H Tatterson 3/19); Bundalaguah 6/202(cc) (C Morris 60*) &4/136(cc) (H Rowley63) vSale 7/55 (H Rowley3/12); Longford- bye. Under 14: Sale 6/125(cc) (J Duffield 33) def Bundalaguah 8/51(SFernando 3/11); Wurruk/Maffra 3/119(cc) (B Rowley31) def Collegians 5/78(BRowley2/4,JBransdon 2/5);HeyfieldRKdef Stratfordonforfeit; Longford Bye.

AGRADE -ROUND 7 DAYONE

MAFFRA VROSEDALE-KILMANY

Rosedale-Kilmany 1stinnings

BMcDonald bMcKenzie 46

AWright. cWozniak bHopkins 23

RDiamond st Hibbins bBeaumont 28

JDiamond cHarringont BShingles 33 BScott. c&b Griffiths 53 ILove. runout (Harrington) 19 CFreshwater not out 48

NHangan not out 25

Extras (nb 2, w1,b 0, lb 6) 9 Overs. 80 Total. 6/284(cc)

Maffra bowling: AMcKenzie 19-3-1-82, JPendrick 9-1-0-28, DGriffiths 21-4-1-56, BSly 5-1-0-20,L Hopkins 20-3-1-71, JBeaumont4-1-1-8, HShingles 2-0-1-13

STRATFORD VSALE

Sale 1stinnings

HGlover. cDinning bJ Tatterson 17

DPadula c&b Rietschel..............................9

MJackson cDinning bAnstee. 7 CNel lbw bJ Tatterson 9

BJones cBolton bJ Tatterson 14

NMassey. cJ Tatterson bAlbrecht.............66

GWolmarans cAlbrecht bWaixel...................70

MRaidal runout (J Tatterson) 43

TDobson bJ Tatterson 4

RSudan not out 10

Extras (nb 0, w0,b 2, lb 6) 8 Overs. 77.1 Total. 262

Stratfordbowling: SPendergast 12-2-0-37,H Tatterson 2-1-0-4, JRietschel14-5-1-28, JTatterson 18.1-4-4-29,S Anstee8-1-1-46, LChanning5-1-0-15, ZWaixel 9-1-1-39 EAlbrecht 9-1-1-36

Stratford1st innings(in progress)

LChannign not out 2 BDinning not out 4 Extras 0 Overs. 2 Total. 0/6

Sale bowling:G Wolmarans 1-0-0-1, BJones1-0-0-5

LONGFORDV COLLEGIANS

Longford1st innings

BRuss bNHurley. 5 WSutton. cH Anderson bNHurley. 1 SDean. cT Morrison bWhitford. 10 JPrice bNHurley. 21 AVogt..................c DurnellbS Anderson 6 LFloyd bNHurley....................................2 SLucas-Laws not out 9 LKnight bNHurley. 0 JTaylor. cZHurleybN Whitford 9 NWalker bDurnell. 0 BWalker. lbw bDurnell 0 Extras (nb 0, w1,b0,lb1). 2 Overs. 39.5 Total. 65

Collegians bowling:N Hurley12-6-5-9, NWhitford 10-1-2-25, SAnderson 6-1-1-6, CMorrison 5-1-0-11,H Anderson 4-1-0-7,J Durnell2.5-0-2-6

Collegians 1stinnings (inprogress) ZHurley. bTaylor......................................75 TMorrison bPrice.....................................108 ZRussell bPrice.......................................62 CMorrison not out 25 HAnderson not out 4 Extras (nb 1, w3,b 3, lb 2) 9 Overs. 40 Total. 3/283

Longfordbowling: JPrice 13-1-2-81, LFloyd 8-0-0-52, B Walker 3-0-0-27,J Taylor7-0-1-55, SLucas-Laws 6-0-0-45, NWalker 3-0-0-18

BUNDALAGUAH VBOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG Bundalaguah1st innings

JLangshaw. cOuthartb Marshall 1 KO’Reilly. cOuthartb Marshall 0 KSharma. cHurst bHughes........................3

SSpoljaric cOuthartb Marshall 11 CSmart. cPang bBolton 5 NFrench runout (Bolton) 37

LWrigglesworth..c Marshall bBolton 3 HWrigglesworth.not out. 15 CLay bBolton. 15 JDimarco. st Outhartb Bolton 14 KBannak RalalagebBolton. 3 Extras (nb 0, w0,b9,lb3). 12 Overs. 48.1

Total......................................................................120

Boisdale-Briagolong bowling: CHughes8-2-1-16, R Marshall 7-2-3-14, DBolton19.1-8-5-18, LHurst 6-1-0-13, NSutton4-0-0-26, NPang4-0-0-21

Boisdale-Briagolong1st innings (in progress) NPang cSmartb HWrigglesworth. .19 SNoble cH WrigglesworthbSmith 15 CHughes cSpoljaric bSharma 14 LHurst cH WrigglesworthbSharma 4 DBolton bL Wrigglesworth. 20

JOuthart. cSmith bKBannak Ralalage 3 TLeeds not out 2 RMarshall not out 0

Extras...................(nb 0, w0,b4,lb1). 5 Overs. 31 Total. 6/82

Bundalaguah bowling: SSpoljaric 8-4-0-6, CLay 3-0-0-17, HWrigglesworth2-0 1-12,KSharma 7-1-2-29, BSmith 6 2-1-9, LWrigglesowrth 3-1-1-2, KBannak Ralalage 2-0-1-2

TomParry

Sale opening batsman Hayden Glover in action at the weekend. Photo: TomParry

MAFFRA And District Car Club recently held the final round of the 2022 Boisdale Hillclimb Series -the Noel Burley Memorial Hillclimb.

Commemorating the 40th Noel Burley race meeting, descendants were once again on hand to present trophies at the end of the night, including Noel’s great grandson Zacsxen Burley.

Although initially the weather forecast was not looking favourable leading up to the inaugural race meeting, rain held off until the completion of the event.

Run in short track format, more than 90 drivers lined up to compete for the coveted Noel Burley Perpetual Trophies for outright fastest time, ladies class winner, and overall fastest junior driver.

From the outset, buggy driver Kerran Pridmore set acrackingpace, recording 42.52 seconds on his opening run.

With Anthony Kovco and Matt Muir -alsobuggy drivers -chasing Pridmore’stimes throughout the event, therewas close competitionrighttothe end for the three fastest drivers.

Less than asecond separated the three,but it was to be Pridmore to be presented with outright fastest trophy with atime of 40.02 seconds.

The ladies class also saw drivers neck-and-neck for most of the twilight meeting.

Lauren Britton gained the fastest time of 46.99 seconds in aHyundai Xcel, andwas presented with the Noel Burley Ladies Class Trophy at the competition’s end.

Anna Brady and Meg Graham also drove well,

Scoreboard

Maffra Golf Club

Thursday,

Sale Bridge Club

Monday,November 28:1D& VBraham, 2RZiffer/S Baldswin, 3CVan Lier/D Hudson.

Wednesday, November 30:1RGault/RZiffer, 2K Tierney/P Lonie, 3LNedelko/L Bjorksten.

Thursday,December 1:DBennett/M Castle, 2K O’Donnell/R Gault, 3WSmits/C Jenkins.

however could not quite get to Britton’s class winning time.

There was alarge number of junior competitors to see outthe raceseason, eachofthem driving

extremely well throughout the meeting.

After eight runs, it was Subaru driver, Thomas Hunt, who won the Junior Noel Burley Trophy with atime of 46.72 seconds.

With the 2022 season now complete, Maffra And District Car Club will resume in 2023, with the racing calendar to be formalised shortly.

Further information about the club and the Boisdale Hillclimb is available at www.madcc. com.au.

Results for first to thirdclass placings

Class A:D.Clutterbuck 47.23, C.DuVe50.09, N.Berns 51.20

ClassB:N.Seymour 46.22, A.Britton 46.83, B.Jones 48.83

ClassC:Jack Forsyth47.22, Jim Forsyth 47.63, P.Willoughby48.17

ClassD:R.Cannon47.20, A.Jones 47.94, J.Seymour 48.08

Class E:R.Lambert 48.96, W.Russell 50.45, D.Giddings 52.36

Class F:A.Paterson 45.94, D.Saddington 48.00, K.Wain 48.07

Class G:Peter Bartlett 51.52

ClassH:KevinPridmore49.56, C.Small 50.49, G.Daniel 51.05

Class I:M.Johnstone 43.70, J.Allen 44.37,A.Hunt 46.22

Class K:Kerran Pridmore40.02, A.Kovco 40.48, M.Muir 40.99

Class L:L.Britton 46.99, A.Brady 47.82, M.Graham 50.99

Juniors

Class A:C.Clutterbuck 47.46, C.Gellie 50.07,H.Myers51.02

Class B:B.Hamilton 48.50, H.Britton 51.16, L.Jones 51.95

ClassC:E.Forsyth 53.71, C.Jones 56.40

Class D:F.Cannon 46.34, A.Cannon 55.63

Class E:L.Trolove 51.45, S.Semmens 55.03, A.Gee 56.45

Class F:M.Austin 53.10, B.Shaw 53.15

Class H:Dodge Small 49.12

Class I:Thomas Hunt 46.72

Class K:RileyCallow 48.18

Hillclimb in honour of legend Action around local tenniscourts

December 1-Ladies Par Division 1:J Vardy5.Division2:MDurrant 5. DTL: JCronin4, CMunday 4, MDay 3, DMulcahy 3. NTP: 2nd CCameron, 7th EHatwell, 12th RStewart, 16th MDurrant (secondshot).

Cooper Clutterbuck, Brock Hamilton and Riley Callow were also very fast, and won their respective junior classes.

Junior Noel Burley Trophy winner,ThomasHunt

Noel BurleyLadies Class winner,Lauren Britton.

Noel Burley outright event winner,Kerran Pridmore.

Photos:TraceyBritton

Maffra’s Mia Patterson watches the ball closely as she returns aserve in junior tennis action.

Photos: SamCrothers

Senior Section 2Sale Dahlsen’s Jo MacTier is made to run to reachawideball.

Makingthe most of the sunshine at Maffra Hot Shots is Archie McArthur.

Sale Tennis Club Platinum

Jubilee Club Championships

MORE than 60 players competed in Sale Tennis Club’s 70th Club ChampionshipsonSunday November 27.

Playersenjoyedthe nowwell-settledred porous courts, and with favourable weather thrown in, it was awonderful full day of tennis.

The Platinum Jubilee Championshipsconsisted of 16 events, ranging from 10 and under singles and doubles, through to Open Men’s and Women’s singles and doubles events.

There was four honour board events contested, and only two of the four events were retained by the 2021 champions.

In the Open Women’s Singles Final, defending champion Jess Board played 2018 championJo Rule.

In atough contest that had the crowd in the John Leslie Grandstand enthralled, Board won in straight sets to make it four consecutive titles. Board’s tennis continues to improve with each season,and her hard workand dedication is really paying off. She is agreat example to other teens of getting the best out of every match and every practice session.

While Board has alongway to go to reach Helen Gerrard’s record of 16 women’s titles, next year she might just catch Krystal Rawnson, who won fiveina row from 2006to2010, and recordher own bit of history on the Sharpe Cup.

In the Open Men’s Singles, the club welcomed anew champion, but certainly not astranger.

Former club secretary Mark Elliman did what his grandfather Stan Elliman did from 1953 to 1956, by getting his name etched on the WFMcLoghlin Trophy Elliman played 2021 Open Men’s semi-finalist MarrienVan DenHeuvel, who went one better in making the final in 2022.

Elliman’s strongall roundgame eventually allowed him to prevail in straight sets with some very exciting tennisplayed in front of an appreciative crowd on Robin Lowe Arena.

In the 18 &Under Girls Singles Final, Board played Rachael Page.

Page has been quietly developing her game and growing in confidence while assisting club coach Jason Yap with his programs.

The final saw some hard-hitting and great skill before Board won to take her fourth 18 &Under Girls title.

This gave Board aunique record of four consecutiveopen women’s and fourconsecutive 18 &Under Girls titles, eclipsing Kelly Hudson who won four and three respectively.

Only Board, Krystal Rawnson and Kellie McKinnon have ever won four 18 &Under Girls Singles.

In the 18 &Under Boys Singles, Josiah Levchenko played Sam Bertino.

Both boys have been playing some high-quality tennis, and won through their early rounds with strong performances.

In the final, Levchenko proved tooconsistent,

with his all round game able to penetrate Bertino’s power and strong running.

Other highlights of the day were:

 Riley Nicholas successful in defending his 16 &Under Singles title from 2021, and winning the 16 &Under Doubles with Louis Lazzaro;

 Glenn Ingram, who only plays once per year, overcame cramp and some very solid opposition to defend his Graded Men’s Singles title from 2021. An outstanding performance;  In addition to the 18 &Under Boys singles, Josiah Levchenko was also successful in the Family Doubles with his father Nick, and was runner up in the 16 &Under Doubles with his sister Eden;  Not to be outdone, Judah Levchenko won titles in the 12 &Under Singles and the 12 &Under Doubles with Henry Seeber. The Levchenko family trophy cabinet will be bulging, and;  The Family Doubles event proved ever more popular, attracting the largest field in any event of the championships. It was the first opportunity for many parents to play acompetition match with their children and it is unsure if it was the mums and dads or the children who enjoyed it most. Josiah and Nick Levchenko eventually prevailed against Adelline and Sam Bertino. Aspecial mention goes to Cath Crouch, who won the medallion for ‘Best Post Match Celebration’ -anoutstanding performance of unchallenged brilliance.

Sonics to host SydneyAthletic Basketball

The Sydney side will play off in multiple exhibition games.

The Sale Sonics senior men’s team and local team Big Countryballers will face the visiting Sydneymen’steam, while agroup of local ladies willjointogether to play against the Sydney women’s teaminthe exhibitiongames

This will be the lastchance to see somehigh level senior basketballplayed in Sale until 2023, as the association’s domestic competition’s and the Country Basketball League finish up for Summer.

There will be five games played over the afternoon, with the men starting things off with two games at 1pm, then the women will play at 2pm, with the men finishing the day off with another two games at 3pm.

The action on the court will not be the only thing worth coming along for either, as there will be activities held during all the major breaks, including ahalf court shootout, a three-point shootout, free throw shooting, as well as otheractivities thatwillallowspectators the chance to win prizes.

Organisersare hoping for abig turnout on the day to give awarm welcome to the visitors and show them how much Sale loves basketball.

The eventwillhave free entryand the GRSC’s cafe will be open for hot food and cold drinks to purchase and enjoy.

Amateur Basketball Association, along with local business SportFirst Sale, will host Sydney AthleticBasketball this Saturday afternoon at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex.

Winners of the Family Doubles,Josiah and Nick Levchenko, shake hands with runners-up Sam andAdelline Bertino. Photos:Robin Lowe

Mark Elliman stretches high for astrong backhand volleyduringthe men’s final

Sale Tennis Club championshipwinners Mark Elliman (OpenMen’s Singles) andJess Board (Open Women’sSingles) with the perpetual trophies.

Buddha brilliance

MAFFRA is through to the Men’s Grand Final of the Country Basketball League.

The Eagleswon through to the decider after defeatingMoe in Sunday’s semi, and will play defending champions Traralgon.

Theencounter betweenMaffraand Moewas aGrand Final rematch of sorts, as these sides battled it out in the 2020 Grand Final, but this time it was second versus third.

Maffra blitzed Moe in theopening term,outscoring the Meteors by ninepoints, whichgrew in the second, as Maffra took a13-point lead into the half.

Moe dragged thedeficit back to just seven points heading into the last quarter, but like the first term, Maffra gripped the match by the throat to blow the lead back out to 17 points.

The Eagles were led by Sam Whelan who scored 35 points including three three-pointers.

It was agreat way for Whelantocap off his 100thgame, made all the more special by the

fact he was able to bring up the milestone on his home court.

Headed for itssecond Grand Finalinthree years, Maffra joins Traralgon in it, both teams with just one loss to its name all season.

The T-Birds hosted Warragul Warriors on Saturday night at Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium. The last time these sides faced, Warragul was able to force the T-Birds’ only loss of the 2022 season, taking the lead in the final term to win by five points.

This time around, Traralgon righted its wrongs to make its way to the Grand Final, ensuring the Warriors could not reach the same stage it did last season.

Big performances from Ben Barlow (33 points), FrazarBrouns (24points) and ChristianD’Ángelo (23 points) were enough to almost outscore the entire Warriors side.

The T-Birds marched to the Grand Final, winnersby14points: 99-85,hopingtogoback-to-back this weekend.

IN the Women’s, both semi finals were decided on Saturday, setting up another intriguing Grand

Final this weekend.

Top-of-the-ladder Moe took on fourth-placed Maffra in the first Semi Final at Latrobe Leisure, Newborough.

Moe had only lost one gameall season, winning nine games by an average of more than20points, yet Maffra fought it until the very end.

The Meteors took afour-point lead into the half, despite trailing by three points at the end of the first quarter.

Agrippingthird quarter saw nothing between either team, both scoring 19 points apiece -the margin the same going into the final quarter.

Maffra had the edge in the final term, outscoring Moe for the second quarter of the match.

But, it wasn’t by enough -asMaffra fell short by two points: 62-60, Moe getting revenge for the 2020 Grand Final defeat to the same side.

Caitlin Demczuk top scored for Moe with19 points, including two three-pointers, Piper Albert and BrookeHunter the only others to reach double-digit point tallies.

Shortly after, theSecond Semi Final took place, with Korumburra Wildcats hosting Traralgon.

Like Moe, Korumburra had only lost one game all season, which was to Moe in Round 7.

The T-Birds still had adecent record of eight wins and two losses, but were undeniably the underdogs in this encounter.

It wasn’t much of afight, as Korumburra seemingly won every quarter but the last to ease to victory by 27 points.

The damage was done early into the fray, with the writing on the wall for Traralgon, as the Wildcats led by 30 points going into the last quarter.

Traralgon took something positive away from the deafeat, as Sammy Labros had the most points of anyone on the floor, with 28.

Korumburra wereled by Chloe Hogg (22points), Alahna Arnason (14 points), Krystal Arnason (12 points) and Gemma Dixon (10 points).

Coming off astormingvictory, Korumburra will face Moe in the Grand Final this weekend, and like the men’s, both sides have only one loss all season.

TomHayes