Gippsland Times Wednesday 13 November 2024

& MAFFRA SPECTATOR Times

New look council

of election results on

Stefan Bradleyand ErikaAllen

RESULTS of last month’s local elections revealed new and old faces for the new Wellington Shire Council. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) shared the results last Thursday followingacomputer calculation of the votes.

All three wards -Central, Coastal and Northern -were calculated live with acomputer programdeveloped by theVEC.All the formal ballot papers received for each ward were entered into the computer system and the ‘calculate’ buttonwas clicked by VEC WellingtonShire election manager Rick Coleman.

It was apainful minute for each calculation.

Central Ward’s count had 9687 formal ballot papers included in thecount, with 216 informal for atotal of 9903 ballots.

Coastal Ward had 8647 formalballots included in the count, 345 informal ballot papers for atotal of 8992, while 9390 total ballot papers were cast for Northern Ward, with 9075 of those included in the count, and 315 informal.

After the calculation was performed, copiesofthe distribution report of the voters were printed and made

available. It can be downloaded from the VEC website

The next day,the outcomes were declared by Mr Coleman at the Wellington Room at the Port of Sale.

This made official the newly-elected councillors.

Geoff Wells,elected in the Central Ward, congratulated his fellow elected councillors, stating he is confident in their collective ability to lead.

“The peopleofWellington Shire put their confidence in us to lead… and Iamsure we can make adifference for the continual future growth of the Shire in the next four years,” he said.

Mr Wells briefly noted council would face challenges, particularly with changes in the power industry, and emphasised that councillors would “manage and champion this move to ensure that jobsare kept in Wellington Shire”.

Returning Coastal Ward councillor Garry Stephens thanked Mr Coleman and the VEC staff for their work in managingWellington Shire’s election. He also extended appreciation to the newly-elected council members and congratulated returning councillors.

“We have been very fortunateinthe Wellington Shire to run our council in avery collegiate and corporate manner over the last eight years… and I’m sure with the new council with our management team and our

CEO David Morcom, we’ll be able to continue in that fashion,” Mr Stephens said.

Carmel Ripper, representing the Northern Ward for her third term, grew emotional as she honoured the late Malcolm Hole, former mayor and long-serving councillor, whom she called her mentor, saying he’d be proud of her.

The new council includes four returning members: Scott Rossetti, Garry Stephens, Carmel Ripper, and John Tatterson, collectively bringing 36 years of experience. Mr Rossetti has servedsince 2008, Mr Stephens and Ms Ripper since 2016, and Mr Tatterson since 2020. They have already worked afull term together from 2020 to 2024.

LastFriday, Ms Ripper emphasised the importance of teamwork,highlighting thatall councillors, new and returning, are united in commitment to the community. She thanked their families for the support and sacrifices they will make.

Only time will tell who becomes mayor and deputy mayor. The council will meet this coming Monday from 5pm in the Wellington Room to elect the new mayor and deputy mayor.

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Seven of the nine WellingtonShirecouncillorsafter thedeclaration

Friday, from left, Geoff Wells, Liz Foat,John Tatterson, Carmel Ripper,ScottRossetti, Edward Lowe andGarry Stephens.Absent: CatherineBannerman andCindy Madeley. P

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New boardmemberfor TAFE

TAFE Gippsland has welcomed anew appointment to its board of directors, along with three re-appointments, by state Skills and TAFE Minister

GayleTierney.

Experienced board director Meghraj Thakkaris the new appointment, bringing with him extensive experience in industries such as healthcare, telecommunications, banking,transport, software, aviation, media, utilities and government. He is also awidely published author,international keynote speaker and developer of numerous software products.

Theministerhas also re-appointed chairman Paul Buckleyfor afurtherthree years, along with Alison McClelland and Darren McCubbin.

Mr Buckleywelcomed the re-appointments and also the new appointment of Mr Thakker, who replaces David Williams, who served on the board for almost eight years.

“I pay tribute to David Williams for his significant contribution to the TAFE Gippsland board over many

years,” Mr Buckley said.

“It is also with great pleasure that Iwelcome the appointment of Meghraj, who bringswith him a wealth of expertise across awide variety of sectors, including significant Board experience.”

Mr Buckley saidthe futurewas bright for TAFE Gippsland, which had worked hard to cement itself as aleading vocational training provider throughout Victoria.

“TAFE Gippsland is atrusted provider of quality vocational training not only in Gippsland but across the state,” he said.

“Our board is committed to supporting the progress and growth of TAFE Gippsland into the future and we are very much looking forward to asuccessful 2025.”

New TAFE Gippsland boardmemberMeghraj Thakkar

Photo: Contributed

Renewed call for Lakes audit

David Braithwaite

ARETIRED engineer and former waterways manager has repeated acall for the federal government to investigate management of the Gippsland Lakes. But claims of mismanagement havebeen refuted by Gippsland Ports.

FormerLake Wellington RiversAuthority general managerRossScottisconcerned the improvements are now underminedbypoor management.

“As aresult of Gippsland Ports deepening the entrance in 2008,our globallyuniquelakessystem has been changed to amarine ecology,” he said.

“Those Ramsar wetlands are being impacted by the salt water that has intruded as far as Sale, but the authoritiesare continuing to dredge, claiming it is environmentally positive.”

Mr Scott believed deepdredgingofthe entrance had resulted in an increase in the tidal speed and shoreline sand removal.

“The lakesvegetation acted as abuffer to dissipate wave action around the lakes, but as surface water salinity increased, much of the protective shoreline vegetation died,” he said.

“The increased tidal speed then eroded and removed shoreline sand, so essential for migratory bird nesting.

“Protection of these nesting sites is critical Australia is asignatory to the international Ramsar agreement to protect rare migratory birds.

“Lakes’ managers refuse to acknowledge the impact of the entrancebeingmaintained two metres deeperthanpermittedfor navigation. Instead we are told that boat wash is the cause of shoreline sand loss around the lakes.

“We now have the ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ equivalent, where Ports are again dredging sand

to provide for the arrival of migratory birds. This thoughtless approach subjectsour lakes to adouble whammy.

“The ongoing damaging dredging and is reactivating of contaminated lakes sediment. Shamefully,

this is being funded from grants intended to rehabilitate the lakes.

“In 2001, the EPA’s Guidelinesfor Dredging stated that ‘spoil disposal may cause pollution’.

“Mercury testing in lakes’ fish and dolphins have shown some of the highest mercury levels in the world.

“The best management of mercury is to leave it in the sediment. Dredging can result in mercury being exposed and enter the food-chain.”

Mr Scott believed there needed to be an urgent and independent audit of the lakes and its ecological health, but there was what he called “defensive resistance” from the state government.

“The mismanagement must be called out. The federal government must fund an audit to first identify what we have lost, and then enablea costedrehabilitation program to be fundedand developedbywaterway ecologists and experts,” he said.

Gippsland Ports chief executive Chris Waites said claims that salt water has intruded as far as Sale was a“factually incorrect statement” Mr Scott had been making for manyyears, despite the evidence to the contrary.

“The salinity of the Gippsland Lakes changed when the artificial entrance wascreated in 1889,” Mr Waites said.

“Gippsland Lakes salinity is predominantly influenced by inflows from catchment rainfall. This is supported by numerous scientific studies, and is further evidenced by the recent three La Ninayears in arow, that significantly reduced salinity, and resulted in flushingofrivers and refreshing of all important fringing swamps and marsh lands.”

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Customer concern for builder

David Braithwaite

PEOPLE buildinghomes in Wellington Shire have been left frustrated after the ending of alocal firm.

Customers of GJ GardnerCentral Gippsland, based in Sale, have been unable to contact the firm, leaving homes unfinished or defects unfixed.

At least three other GJ Gardner franchisees have gone bust in the past 18 months -two in Western Australia and Tasmania were placed in liquidation, while another in Queensland declared itself bankrupt.

The Gippsland Times spoke with acustomer, for whomGJGardner Central Gippsland,constructed aholiday home in Golden Beach, but is still waiting for repairs.

“The build had gone OK, but, in anutshell, we’ve had absolutely no contact from our builderfor two months now,” he said.

“By no contact, Imean phones are off, landline office number goes straight to an answering machine, no response to text messages or emails. That’s really poor.”

The customer has calledhead office,which he said was “pretty unhelpful”.

“They said ‘look, they’re alicensee,they’re separate to us -any liability to you about defects or building is theirs’,” the customer said.

“Generally speaking, when something goes wrong with alicensee, head office has alittle bit more of an involvement.

“I’vegonebackand forth, and they’ve been no help,noassistance, no anything.

“Initially they say he’d retired. they can’t contact him now either. They’re very careful with how they articulate the position to be and how they summarise their discussion with him.”

The Gippsland Times has attempted to call the business, without success.

The Sale office is currently up for lease, however, the franchisee’s Facebook page is still active, with apostupasrecently as Thursday last week.

The customer was told by GJ Gardner head office “there are at least half adozen other homes with defects” thatneededfixing, but wouldn’t be told how many houses were unfinished.

“I’ve got an occupancy permit.It’s currently being Airbnb’d, so Ithink I’m actually one of the luckyones. Having saidthat, there’s ahugelist of defects,” he said.

“I’m staringdownthe barrel of being out of pocket tens of thousands of dollars becauseofdefects no-one’s remedied.”

Astatement from GJ Gardner said “after more than adecade of successfully building homes for

families in Gippsland, the GJ Gardner Homes Central Gippsland franchise owner has made a personal decision to wind down operations, with neighbouring franchises to continue building in the area”.

“GJ Gardner Homes is working with the Central Gippsland franchise to ensure they complete one last home for afamily,aswell as resolve any contracted warranty claims that may arise.

“GJ GardnerHomes would like to reassure our current and future customers that we are still building strong and willcontinue to service the Central Gippsland region through our East Gippsland and Warragul franchise offices.

“Central Gippslandcustomers seeking further information are encouraged to contact GJ Gardner Homes on 9338 5588 or customerservice@ gjgardner.com.au.”

The office of GJ Gardner Central Gippsland is up for lease.

Photo: David Braithwaite

Aformer waterways manager believes deep dredging at Lakes Entrancehas resultedinan increase in the tidal speed and shorelinesand removal around the Gippsland Lakes.

Photo: Contributed

Tight election results in two wards

David Braithwaite

THE results of the Wellington Shire Council election were tight in two of the three wards.

The Northern Ward, in particular, had narrow margins.

Edward Lowe was the clear winner, receiving 3004 first preference votes, or 35 per cent, well over the quota of 2269 needed to secure aspotoncouncil.

Behind Mr Lowe, there was atight race forthe remaining two spots from the Northern Ward, with Carmel Ripper on 1574, John Tatterson 1423,Kevin Christensen 1363, Cameron “Jamie” Hogan 1108 with Christos Iliopoulps sixth on 602.

The distribution of preferences from Mr Lowe’s voteand from that of Mr Iliopoulos, as the first excluded candidate, still couldn’t get any of the remaining candidates above the quota.

Mr Hoganreceivedenough of thepreferences to stay in thecount,getting only votes aheadof Mr Christensen, who became the next candidate excluded.

Preferences from Mr Christensen’s vote got Ms Ripper and Mr Tatterson over the line.

The quota required for acandidate to be elected to council is 25 per cent.

In the Coastal Ward, candidates needed to reach 2162 votes, with Garry Stephens the only one to

New look council

From page 1

OF the returning councillors, three have prior experience in these roles: Mr Stephens served as mayor in 2021, with Mr Rossetti as deputy.Mr Rossetti hasalsoheld the mayoral role in 2010, 2013, and 2014, and deputy mayor in 2009, while Mr Tatterson served as deputy in 2023. Council chief executive David Morcom expressed his enthusiasm to workalongside the incoming council, congratulating both newly elected and returning councillors.

“Along with all of our council staff, Ilook forward to getting to know our new councillors and working with both returning and newlyelected representatives throughout this term,” he said.

“It’s encouraging to see ablend of experience and fresh perspectivesand ideas enteringour council chamber, all with strong connections to the Wellington Shire community.

“I’m especially pleased to see four women represented, which is afantastic outcome for gender diversity at council.I’m excited to continue working for our community alongside our dedicated colleagues and councillors, who will bring fresh energy and enthusiasm to their work for local communities. I’m confident thatthis is agreat opportunityfor us to shapeabrighter future for our Shire as we work collaborativelytoachievethe best outcomes for ourresidents.”

Mr Morcom extended council’s gratitude to outgoing councillors IanBye, Gayle Maher,Carolyn Crossley, Jill Wood and Marcus McKenzie for their dedicated service and valuable contributions over the past four to eight years. Mr McKenzie was the only councillor running for re-election not returned.

pass it on first preference, having received 2341. Cindy Madeley, on 1928, wasnot far off the mark, ahead of Catherine Bannerman (1370), Marcus McKenzie (1174), Paul Mayer (1203) and Robin Sidebotham (631).

Another successful candidate couldnot be determined after the distribution of preferences of Mr Stephens’ vote, so Mr Sidebotham and Mr McKenzie were then excluded, with those preferences getting Ms Madeley over the quota.

This left the race for the final spot between Ms Bannerman and Mr Mayer.When Ms Madeley passedthe quota, Ms Bannerman was only 59 votes ahead of Mr Mayer.

Whilethe remainingpreferences from the voteof Mr McKenzie,the only councillor to unsuccessfully campaign for re-electionthis year, favoured Mr Mayer,the preferencesfrom Ms Madeley’s vote were enough to get Ms Bannerman elected. The Central Ward was more straightforward, with Scott Rossetti re-elected to council after receiving 3789 votes -or38.26 per cent -well above the required quota of 2422. Liz Foat also got over the quota on first preference, having received 3173 votes. Geoff Wellswas in third place on 1659, ahead of Jacob Veldhuizen on 1066. The distribution of preferences from Mr Rossetti’s vote got Mr Wells over the quota.

ALL nine newly-elected WellingtonShire councillors shared with the Gippsland Times their reaction to the election results.

CENTRALWARD

ScottRossetti: “I’d like to acknowledge those who missed out and the effort theyput in, but also to say thank you to the community for supporting this election process. I’m looking forwardtothe next four yearswith this great crew.It’ll certainly be easier starting with this council, given we’renot in the middle of Covid like we werelast time."

Liz Foat: “Very excited to have been given this privilege. And Ilookforwardtoworking with all these like-minded people in the next four years."

Geoff Wells: "Gratefultoget this position on council, and looking forwardtoworking with the full crew that we’ve got here. Theyall look like good people. I’ll enjoy my time hereand hopefully Ican make adifference for the Wellington Shire."

COASTALWARD

Garry Stephens: “I’m honoured to be re-elected to the

council, and look forwardtoworking with the returning councillorsand thenew councillorsover the next four years.”

Cindy Madeley: “I love my community and Ifeel truly honoured to be your councillor and to represent the Wellington Shire. Iamincredibly grateful to all residents who voted for me and Itake the responsibility the community has given me very seriously.I look forward to working with the newly-elected council for the next four years.”

Catherine Bannerman: “I’m really excited and stoked. I’m looking forwardtothe challenge.”

NORTHERN WARD

Carmel Ripper: “It’swonderful to be able to be elected on the day instead of the last two times I’ve come in on acount back. So it’s really good to come in with the rest of (the other councillors)."

John Tatterson: “Really looking forwardtoworking with the new group of councillorsand the returning councillors."

EdwardLowe: “I’m really pleased to be elected. I’m grateful to everyone who voted for me and I’m happyto work with everyone in the council. It'd be great to help the community and do as much as we can to help everyone.”

term.

John Tatterson is returning for asecond

Photo: Contributed

Following thedeclaration of Coastal Ward councillors, Garry Stephens spoke,thanking the VEC officers. Photo:Erika Allen

Edward Lowe received the most votes in theNorthern Ward Photo: Contributed

Stefan Bradley

Newly-electedcouncillor Cindy Madeley.

Photo: Stefan Bradley

Five of thenine elected councillors following thecalculation of results, from left, LizFoat, Geoff Wells, Carmel Ripper,ScottRosetti andCatherine Bannerman.

The formal declaration of the Wellington Shireelection results washeld at the Port of Sale on Friday. Photo: Stefan Bradley

VEC election manager Rick Colemanofficially declares Wellington Shire’s new council on Fridayafternoon. Photo:Erika Allen

Ambulances arrive29secsooner

AMBULANCES are arriving to inci-

dents which require urgent paramedic and hospital care in Sale 29 seconds faster than three months ago, the latest Ambulance Victoria figures have revealed.

Par ame dics and firs tr es po nd ers across Victoria responded to closeto 100,000 code one patients between July and September this year.

AmbulanceVictoria(AV) executive director of regional operations Danielle North said this was a2.7 per cent drop in demand compared to the previous three months, which was the busiest quarter on record for code one cases.

As aresult,ambulance response times to the most time-critical patients was 16 secondsfaster on average across Victoria.

“Our dedicated paramedics and first responders do an incredible job working under pressure to provide the best care to communities across the stateevery day,” Ms North said.

“Between July and September, we attended over 3000 more ‘lights and sirens’ cases compared to ayear ago and 27.6 per cent extra code one cases thanbeforethe pandemic five years ago.”

From July to September 2024, AV crews across Victoria respondedto65.4

per cent of code one cases within the state-wide target of 15 minutes– an improvement from 64.2 per cent in the previous quarter. The state-wide average responsetime

to code one emergencies was 15.21min.

In Gipp sla nd, cre ws respon de dt o 618 8c ode on ec ase sb etw een July and Se pte mber Performance against the 15min target

for code one cases improved in 59 of Victoria’s 79 local government areas compared with the previous quarter.

In Gippsland, the biggest improvements were in Saleand South Gippsland Shire.

In the SouthGippsland Shire, paramedics attended 48.7 per cent of code one patients within 15min –upfrom 45.1 per cent in the previous quarter.Asa result, paramedics are arriving1.28min faster than three months ago.

In the Sale area, paramedics attended 86 per cent of code one patients within 15min –upfrom 83.4 per cent in the previous quarter -with paramedics arriving29sec fasterthan three months ago.

In Morwell, paramedicsattended87.1 per cent of code one patients within 15min–which was the second best result in the state.

Acting Gippsland regional director Paul James said AV continued to work with hospitals to transfer patients as quickly as possible and ensure all Victorians received the right care at the right time.

“Our expert secondary triage team of nursesand paramedics alsomakeareal difference by connecting patients with the care they need while helping free

up crews for patients in time-critical emergencies,” Mr James said.

“From July to September,41,142 people who did not need an emergency ambulance were instead connected to more appropriate care by paramedics and nurses in secondary triage.

“In 2023-24, paramedicsreferred nearly 43,000 patients to the Victorian VirtualEmergencyDepartment, with over three quarters cared for without transport to aphysical ED.”

Mr James said it was also important everyone did theirpartinhelping reduce ambulance response times, by considering using alternative care options in matters that werenot an emergencyand keep paramedics available for patients most in need.

“In less urgent cases, there are many options people can access when they need timely medical care and health advice all day everyday –but not an emergency ambulance or calling Triple Zero (000),” Mr James said.

“This includes the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department, Urgent Care Clinicsand other options such as your GP or pharmacist, or Nurse-On-Call on 1300 60 60 24.”

Federal govt announces student debt relief

MORE than 26,000 people in Gippsland will see their student debts slashed, should the Albanese governmentwin asecond term at the federal election next year, according to agovernmentmedia release

Abreakdownofthe number of student debts by electorate revealsthat 26,514peopleinthe electoratesofGippsland and Monash will have their debts cut by 20 per cent after the election. This includes debts from TAFE courses and apprenticeship loansthatexistonJune1nextyear.

Someone with the average HECS debt of $27,600 will see around $5520 wiped from their loan next year.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government would make sure the nation’s education system was fairer and affordable for every Australian.

“We’re already fixing indexation and today, we are going further by taking 20 per cent off student debt –for everyone with astudent debt,” he said.

“This will help everyone with astudent debt right

now, whilst we work hard to deliver abetter deal for every student in the years ahead.”

Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester described the announcement as “just astudent vote-buying scheme targeted at the seats the Labor Party needs to win to form government again in 2025”.

Mr Chestersaidindependent datafrom the Parliamentary Library indicated the average number of people who would benefit under the scheme in seats held by the Nationals in ruraland regional Australia is 13,384. In the seats held by

theGreensinthe innercity, whichare key targets for Labor, the average number of people who would benefit is 32,288 per electorate.

Among the seats held by the city-based “Teals”, the average number of people who would see a reduction in their student debt is 23,099.

“This is unfair to rural and regional families, and across the nation, we will see 24 million people hit with the bill to pay for ascheme that benefits three million former students who actually have ahigher income earning capacity than average,” Mr Chester said.

Paramedics attend ‘code one’ calls in Sale29seconds father than three monthsago.

Majorsta tus for offshorewindproject

THE GippslandDawn offshore wind project has been granted Major Project Status by the federal government.

It is one of 16 projects nationwide, and only the second offshore wind project, to receive the recognition.

The Gippsland Dawn project was granted a feasibilitylicenceearlierthisyear, with plans underway to install up to 140 wind turbines and four offshore substations in Bass Strait, situated between 10 and 33 kilometres off the coast between Paradise Beach and Ocean Grange.

Industry and ScienceMinister Ed Husic haswritten to Gippsland Dawn’s Spain-based proponent BlueFloatEnergy to confirm the granting of MPS. The decision recognises the national significance of the project to Australia’s development of an offshore renewable energy industry and energy transition.

This decision means aMajor Projects Facilitation Agency case manager will work closely with BlueFloat Energy to assist and navigate government approvals processes.

Minister Husichas also informed Premier Jacinta Allan and several federal colleagues of the decision, encouraging their support.

BlueFloat Energy country manager Nick Sankey said this is an exciting development for BlueFloat Energy.

"(It recognises" the effort we and many others are

putting towardsmakingGippsland Dawn asuccess and part of Australia’s renewable future,” he said.

BlueFloatEnergy chief executive CarlosMartin said the granting of Major Project Status underscored the company'scommitment to sustainable energy development and highlightedits strong track record in developing offshore wind projects globally.

"We are excited to play aleading role in shaping Australia’s renewable energy landscape,” he said.

The project has the capacity to generate up to 2.1 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power more than one million homes.

Capital investmentofabout $10billionisproposed, with construction expected to begin in 2029 and the project projected to be operational by 2031.

The project will create 2000 jobs during construction and up to 300 ongoing jobs during operations and maintenance stages. The wind project has an operational lifespan of over 30 years.

Atransmission system of cables and substations will connect the offshore wind farm to the electricity grid. An onshore landing point for the transmission cable will be determined in line with VicGrid’s connection hub area investigations.

Gippsland Dawn project director Darragh White said the company would ensure engagement with the community and stakeholders was "transparent and meaningful".

"The success of Gippsland Dawn relies on collaboration and shared benefits for everyone involved,” he said.

Minister Husic noted the decision did not imply government endo rsem ent or ag ua ra ntee of

Gippsland Dawn’s financial success, but acknowledged the project’s economi cs ig ni fi ca nce to Australia.

The project still needs to go through federal and state approval processes.

Milestone for Star of the South advisory group

THE Star of the South Community Advisory Group held its 30th meeting this month.

The group is aforumestablished in 2020 to seek advice from and share information with the community on Australia's most advanced offshore wind project.

Chaired by Gippslander Ian Gibson, the advisory group brings together 20 members from Foster to Lakes Entrance every two months to be briefed on project updates.

Star of theSouth regional engagement senior manager PaulJohnsonsaidthe group’s involvement had been invaluable over the past four years.

“Since 2020 we’ve discussed awide range of topics in depth, such as project timing, fishing, jobs, supply opportunitiesand transmission. Each meeting is an opportunitytoshare information,answer questions, and discuss what’s happening in local communities,” he said.

Meetings have also been taken out ‘on the road’, with informative site visitsacross the region to give members abetter understanding of key project locations, construction activities and long-term plans.

The grouprecently visited PortAnthony to learn more about how Gippsland Ports currently services

the oil and gas industry, and how it could play a key role supporting Star of the South.

“We now have 20 people from across Gippsland with adeep understanding of the project, offshore wind and the energy system –they're agreat resource for people in local towns to tap into,” Mr Johnson said.

Allan Rogers, apart-time resident of McLoughlins Beach and passionate angler, has been an active member since the group’s inception.

“Living in asmall coastal community, Iwanted to makesurethatlocals were informed aboutproject developments that could affect us," he said.

"Fishing is important to us,and my involvement has allowed me to both share knowledge and different views from my community. “I’ve learned so much about renewable energy and offshore wind.It’s satisfyingtobeabletoshare what I’ve learned with my neighbours and help them understand what’s proposed.”

Star of theSouth will host community events, in conjunctionwith other offshore wind developers, at Manna Gum Community House, Foster, today from3pm, theGippslandPerformingArts Centre, Traralgon, tomorrow from 4pm to 6pm and at the Yarram Show on Saturday, November23. For more information visit starofthesouth.com.au

Mapofthe proposedGippsland Dawn OffshoreWind project Image: BlueFloat Energy

ATOruling to boosttimberpay-out

NATIVE timber workers will get more money in their pockets when they receive state government support, following alandmark class ruling by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

State Agriculture Minister Ros Spence welcomed the ATO’s decisionwhich sets anationalprecedent in taxtreatment for workers receiving redundancy payments.

The ruling means the government’s top-up payment provided as part of the Victorian Forestry Worker Support Program can be classed as a genuine redundancy –meaning they now benefit from tax-free and concessional rates.

The payments have helped 187 workersfollowing the end of native timber harvesting in Victoria.

The ruling also extends tax-free and concessional treatment to casual, piece rate, and seasonal employees who have received government redundancy payments. This ensures that all years of serviceinthe native timber industrycontribute to an employee’sgenuineredundancy payment

-recognising the unique employment types in the forestry industry.

The governmentsaidithas continuedtosupport forestry workers through the transition away from native timber harvesting with a$1.5billion investment includingworker support services and investments to support the transitiontoplantation timber.

Morethan 1400workersand family members registered for the WorkerSupportProgram which has provided over 3192 training and education activities approved for workers and family members.

The Victorian Forestry Worker Support Program offer support to eligible native timber employees, supply chain employees, and their families as they navigatethe end of nativetimber harvesting in state forests.

“We advocated for this landmark decision, which is making sure our native timber workers can access the full amount of the government’s top-up payments andget the financialsupport they need,”

Sale SOCIT member highly commended

David Braithwaite

AMEMBER of the Sale Police Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team has been recognised for her work.

The Glenn Paton Family Violence, Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Practitioner of the Year Awards were held recently at the Victoria Police Centre, recognising police employeeswho have gone above and beyond while working in family violence, sexual offences and child abuse.

Detective Acting Sergeant Rose Basford received the SexualOffences Highly Commended Award for her work protecting children that are in out of home care and are at high risk of sexual exploitation.

“Itwas an honour, but very humbling, but we all work as ateam,” she said of the award.

Det. Act. Sgt Basford has been an officer for 23

years, and has been in the SOCIT unit for more than five years having previously worked with youth.

“I’m very passionateabout thecomplainants, and it’s really important that we believe and that we keep these kids safe,” she said.

“We do tend to deal with kids and adults that were offended against as kids.

“There has beenanincrease in historicalreporting and we think that’s because there’s been alot of education aroundwhat’s acceptable and what’s not.

Peopleare now coming out aboutwhat’shappened to them as children.

“There’s alot more media about it.

“Soperhaps peopledon’tfeel like they’re still not going to be believed. Ithink there’s abit of achange in that which Ihope has made it easier to come and report what has happened to them in the past.”

Det. Act.Sgt Basford said it wasimportant to be

Minister Spence said.

“We continue to support native timber workers throughout the forestry transition and help communities plan for the future.”

Meanwhile, Member for GippslandEastTim Bull says the state government’s transition of native forest harvesting to plantation hardwood timberhas again been shown to be a"disingenuous fabrication".

Mr Bull said the government spruiked in amedia release, it had planted one million seedlings in Gippsland,providing no detailedinformation regarding the species of seedlings used.

“I then lodged questionswhich were recently responded to and confirmed all one million plantings werepine (softwood), not onewas hardwood,” Mr Bullsaid.

“The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has clearly stated building with wood is the biggestclimatechange mitigation measure we can take and goes on to say we should be using a

balance of plantation and sustainably harvested native forest.

“Notonlyhas Labor removednative timber harvesting in contradiction to this, it is not looking to replace the resource.

“It againbegs the question Labor has neverbeen able to answer -where is our hardwood supply going to come from both in the short term and longterm?

“The heightofhypocrisy is,thatthis government ended the native hardwood industry, yet is ironically putting out media releases spruiking that it is building Victorian infrastructurewithhardwood sourced from the Top End of Australia.

“The Allan Labor government has committed to building aseries of new piers around Port Phillip, using Darwin stringybark.

“Labor never planned atransition to hardwood plantation, it was simply more weasel words from the government and yet another case of their dishonesty coming back to haunt them."

respectful and sensitive to the wishes of victims, who can be referredtosupport services in addition to, or instead of proceeding through the criminal process.

“We are highly-trained. We are all passionate

about looking after our complainant and trying to get the best outcome possible for them, and whether thatisgoing to court, whetherthat is justhearingtheir story -itisvery much about what they want to do,” she said.

Detective Acting SergeantRoseBasfordreceived ahighly commended awards during the Glenn Paton Family Violence, Sexual Offencesand Child Abuse Practitionerofthe Year Awards. Det.Act

Sgt Basford(centre) is pictured with ActingDeputyCommissionerCindyMillen (left) and Molly Paton, daughter of Glenn Paton.

Photo: Contributed

Police Beat with

David Braithwaite

Suspicious fire

AGRASS fire startedonthe side of the road on Seaspray Road, Longford, near the intersection of Hebbards Rd, on Saturday about 3.15pm. The fire was brought under control and extinguished by the CFA.

Wellington Crime Investigation Unit is appealing foranyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviourorwho mayhave dashcam footage of the area at the time.

Anyone with information can phoneCrime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Wellington Crime Investigation Unit on 5142 2200.

High speed impound

AMOTORBIKE has been impounded for 30 days after police recorded it being ridden more than 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.

Wellington HighwayPatrol were conducting patrols within the Sale area on Saturday when a motorbike wasdetected going 153kmh in a100kmh zone on the Princes Highway coming out of Sale. The motor bike was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $950. The rider will be summonsed to attend court regarding excessive speed.

Heyfield impound

ON Friday about 8am,Heyfield policeintercepted asilver Toyota Prado on Tyson Rd, Heyfield. Duringthe intercept,police discovered the driver, a53-year-old female from Heyfield, was driving during aperiod of disqualification. The female’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days at acost of $950 and she will be summonsed to

appear at theSaleMagistrates Court at alater date for traffic-related offences.

Kira is missing

POLICE are appealing for public assistancetohelp locate missing Footscray girl Kira.

The 15-year-old, who is currently almost seven months pregnant, was last seen in Drouin on November 5.

Police and family have concerns for her welfare duetoher young age andpregnancy. It is believed shemay have been headingtowards New South Wales.

Police have released an image of Kira in the hope someone can provide information on her current whereabouts.

Anyonewith information has been asked to phone Footscray Police Station on 8398 9800.

Mallacootafatal

AMALLACOOTA manhas diedaftermotorcycle crashSundaymorning.

Emergency services were called when the motorcycle was locatedoverturned on Watertrust Rd, Mallacoota, about 9.45am.

The 54-year-old rider was treated by first responders but died at the scene.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Sharingthe dignity thisXmas

AS Australian charity Share the Dignity marks the tenth anniversary of its It’s in the Bag Christmas appeal, it is on track to receive its one-millionth donation -asignificant milestone representing one million vulnerable women and girls in Australia who have received abag filledwith essential items

Each November, Share the Dignity callson Australians to help women and girls facing homelessness, domestic violence, or povertyby donating abag filled with essentials. These donations provide more than just essential items; they offer love, dignity, and hope at atime when it’s

most needed. The initiativeencourageseveryday Australians to fill abag with essential items such as atoothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo,conditioner, soap, deodorant, and period products. Filled bags can be dropped off at decorated collection boxesatthe front of any Bunnings store nationwide from this Friday to Sunday, December 1. BunningsSaleisrallyinglocalstopitchin, witha goal to contribute to the target number of receiving more than 85,000 donation bags.

Police impounded this motorcycle after it wasrecorded being ridden 53kmh over the speed limit

Kira is described as being about 160 centimetrestall, of medium build with long dark hair.

This ToyotaPrado wasimpounded afterits driver wasfound to have been disqualified.

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ONE POINTERS

1. What is the capital of South Korea?

2. What is Nutella made from?

3. In the bible, what trade did Jesus do for work?

4. What are the only mammals with wings? TWOPOINTERS

5. What was the name of Hook’sboat in “Peter Pan”?

6. How many legs does acrab have?

7. How many colours are in aregular bag of M&M’s?

8. Sir Anthony Hopkins is an actor of what nationality?

THREE POINTERS

9. What countr yhas the oldest most elderly population?

10. Starchild, Demon, Spaceman (or Space Ace), and Catman are the on-stage personas of what band?

11. To what class of creatures do spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites all belong?

12. Which TV series featured oil-rich countr ybumpkins? FOUR POINTERS

13. Where was singer Ricky Martin born?

14. What is aDutch sea wall called? FIVE POINTER

15. I’ll give you five historic events and you give me the decade they occurred. One point for each answer: 1. Lunar Landing .2.Invention of the internet 3.Titanic sunk 4. First human heart transplant 5. India became independent from Britain

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Sea spra yPrimary to remain closed

StefanBradley

SEASPRAY Primary School will not open for for the second-year running in 2025 after ahigh profile push to find enough enrolments was not successful.

In response to having justthree enrolments for 2024,the schoolentered‘non-operational’status last year At the time, senioreducation improvement leaderinthe WellingtonShire, Craig Felstead stressedthatthe school’s ‘non-operational’ status was temporary, andthe school was not “closed” Ameeting on October 11 led to the community inviting families to enroltheir kids in the school, with paperworkavailable for interested parents at theSeaspray GeneralStore

All those expressing interest were contacted, but ultimately there were not enough students for the Department of Education (DoE) to re-open the school, and thus asecondcommunity meeting scheduled for October 28, wasabandoned “We are currently confirming possible enrolmentsatSeaspray PrimarySchool. At this stage there does not appear to be sufficientinterest to reopen the school for 2025,” aDoE spokesperson toldthe GippslandTimes at theend of October The DoE mentioned the October 11 meeting which they described as acommitment to meet with families with school-aged children in relation to the status of the school. Seaspray Primary

School remains non-operational pendingadecision on itsfuture.

Karen Smyth technically remains the principal of theschool, althoughshe is currently working elsewhere.She confirmed the follow-up meeting didn’t go ahead due to alackofinterest, and previous students are at other schools in Sale and Longford.

“Each of the prospectiveenrolments wascontacted. (There) wasn’tenoughinterest to warrant the meeting,”she said

The DoE also did not provide aspecific or range of numbers required forthe school to open in the future.

The DoE did not address if the school faced potentialpermanent closure if it doesn’t re-open in the next few years.

However, former Seaspray Primary School principal Heather Harringtonnoted that Neerim District Rural Primary School will exit nonoperationalstatus when it re-opens next year.

The school had beennon-operational since the end of 2019 due to having no enrolments.In2025, 17 potential enrolments are on the table for Neerim.

Seaspray PrimarySchool may just be going through alull at themoment.

“It’s just anatural change of demographics which happens everywhere all the time. It’s abit low at the moment. It’s adifferent generation of people coming into thetown,” Ms Harrington said.

“Like alot of rural areas,demographicschange

Changes to pool opening hours

GUARANTEED openinghours for all outdoor pools will be among changes being introduced by Wellington Shire Council this summer.

The changes also include alonger summer season at the Yarram pool and the launch of Free Swim Fridays at all sites.

Following community consultation where council heard feedback from over 500 local people, these improvements aim to provide more opportunities for everyone to enjoy the water and make the most of the summer season in Wellington. The biggest change is guaranteed opening hours at all outdoorpools, whichwill be openevery day, regardless of temperature. The updatemeans the pools no longer rely on the old 25-degree temperature rule, achangebased directly on

community feedback.

With the exception of Yarram, outdoor pools will open daily andstayopen longer on days when the temperature reaches 24deg.

The Yarram pool will have adifferent schedule, staying open later on specific days but closing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays outside of school holidays when fewerpeople use the pool. During school holidays, theYarram pool will open every day and offer Free Swim Fridays, just like other pools. For the first time, the Yarram pool will extend its season to 19 weeks, from Monday, November 25, to Sunday, April 6—four weeks longer than usual. Guaranteed opening hours and Free Swim Fridays will be offered all season.

whichwill have a15-week summer swim season, beginning December 13.

Photo:Contributed

After entering non-operational status in 2024,thereare notenough enrolments to re-open

SeasprayPrimarySchoolin2025.

overtime. It ebbs and flows. Both Seaspray and the school are hidden gems.But it’s close to Sale, so it is not remote

Rosedale’sseason will run for 10 and ahalf weeks, from Friday, December 13, to Friday, February 28, with daily guaranteed hours, Free Swim Fridays, and extended hours on days over 24deg.

The Sale (Aqua Energy), Maffra, Heyfield, and Stratford outdoor pools will have a15-week season from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, March 30, with daily guaranteed hours, Free Swim Fridays, and extended hours on days over 24deg.

Lap swimming will remain available at Sale and Maffra outdoor pools during designated hours.

Council chief executive David Morcom said knowing it needed to make changes this season, council listened to the community and made meaningful adjustments to suit.

"By engaging with the community early on, we gaveourselves time to consult, prepare, and update

“The communityisstill hopefulthe schoolwill open in the future. It’s such avital part of the community and they haven’t given up hope.”

our services," he said.

"Our communities biggest requests were to remove the unpopular temperature trigger, and to offer guaranteed opening hours. We are happy that we can offer that across every pool this season “Last summer, over 27,000 people enjoyed Wellington's outdoor pools, and with 20 new lifeguards now on board, this year is shaping up to be even bigger.

"Our regional pools are the perfect place to cool off and have fun, and we can’twaittowelcome residents and visitors back this summer." All outdoor pools will be closed on Christmas Day. For ope rati ng hou rs, vi si t www.wellington.vic.gov.au/pools or phone Wellington Shire Council’s leisure services team on 5142 3700.

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

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

Community Information Sessions

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

Monday 18 November 2024 -Welshpool

Welshpool Memorial Hall

49 Main Street, Welshpool

Monday 18 November 2024 –Lakes Entrance

On the Wharf Café, Bullock Island Lakes Entrance

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Sale

The Criterion Hotel

90 Macalister Street, Sale

Tuesday 19 November 2024 -Foster

Foster WarMemorial Arts Centre

Main Street, Foster

Wednesday,20November 2024 -Leongatha

South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance (SGBLLEN)

71 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha

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

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

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

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

Kipper -Sub-Sea Drilling Turrum Phase 3Drilling

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

Like to be consulted about these activities?

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

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

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

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

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

To findout more information

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

Photo: File

Stratford will be among fouroutdoorpools

Frente in Sale next week

FROMthe beer-soakedcarpet of thePunters Club in Fitzroy to massive stages the world over, Frente has won hearts and taken no prisoners with singles such as Ordinary Angels, Labour of Love and itsacoustictake on New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle

While the world was celebrating all things grunge, Frente’s blend of alternative and folk pop set them apart to listeners the world over.

The honestyofthe performances and recordings, plus the thoughtful quirky riffs and structures of the songs drew logical comparisons of Simon’s guitar work to some of Jonny Marr’s work for the Smiths and Dave Gavurin for the Sundays.

Vocally, Angie’spresence was, at the time, truly unique; an Australian female singersinging in her nativeaccent,rather than adoptingthe American vernacular of the day.

If locallysome corners picked holes in the videos for Accidently Kelly Street and OrdinaryAngels for being alittle too sweet, it seemed there wasno such stigmafor theband internationally.

In the footsteps of seminalindie-pop bandssuch as The Triffids and The Go-Betweens, Frente left the country to find the recognition that had eluded them in their success in their hometown. It was invited to tour extensivelywith some of the biggest alternative artists of theday,including Everything ButThe Girl, Ween, The BeautifulSouth, Crowded House and Alanis Morissette.

In Frente's absence, it seems that the respect and kudos have grown. As new generations discover it for the first time and their peers take another

Felicity Cripps will open thenight

nostalgic listen to the songs that they fell in love, broke up, and started over with; Frentecontinues to mean something to many.

Frente, supported by FelicityCripps,will be performing at The Wedge,Sale, on Friday, November 22 from 8pm.

Ticketscost $65 each and are available from www.thewedge.com.au

Experience jazz at Bond St

THE Bond Street Event Centre,Sale, provides unique and educational experiences for the community.

It will host acollaborative event, Insights into Jazz Improvisation, with local musicians from the Music Friends Group as part of its Learn, Grow and Develop program.

Insights into Jazz Improvisation will introduce jazz and improvisation to those curious about this vibrant art form.

Several experiencedlocal musicians will demonstrate the magic of improvisationand how this creative process works, providing insights into the world of jazz.

Insights into Jazz Improvisation will be held at the Bond Street Event Centre this Friday from 7pm.

Free entry. Light supper will be provided, and the bar will be open. RSVP by phoning David on 5182 8770.

High Fidelityshow

THE next international act at Valencia Hall will be US bluegrass group High Fidelity -considered to be in the top echelons of traditional bluegrass bands.

High Fidelity is currently on its first Australian tour, headlining the nation'stwo main bluegrass festivals, the Dorrigo Folk and BluegrassFestivalinNew South Wales and Mountaingrass in Victoria, as well as playing a number of gigs in NSW, Victoria and the ACT.

High Fidelity was formed in 2014 by Jeremy Stephens (guitar, banjo and lead vocals) and Corrina Logston (fiddle and vocals). They'll be joined on this tour by JamesMcDowell (exCarolina Blue) on guitar and banjo, and Ross Sermons on double bass.

Jeremyhas playedwith the worldfamous country gospel group, The Chuck Wagon Gang, on the television show Ray Stevens' Nashville, and with Jesse McReynolds &the Virginia Boys.

Corrina has worked with awho's who of today'straditional-basedbluegrass performers,

most notably Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys and Jim Lauderdale. Corrina also toured Australia in 2014 as part of Chris Henry's Hardcore Grass,whenshe impressed bluegrass audiences around the country.

High Fidelity draws much of its inspiration from bands likeThe Stanley Brothers, The Louvin Brothers, Jim &Jesse, Don Reno & Red Smiley, and ahost of lesser known regional artists from the same era. Few bands have come along in recent years that directly draw their influence fromthat classic eraofthe music's history.

HighFidelityisagroup whose love and devotion to that music is unsurpassed. Many have described them as the new Johnson Mountain Boys, interpreting classic era bluegrass through the fresh, young perspective of today's generation.

HighFidelitywillperform at the Valencia Hall tomorrow from 8pm. For bookings phone 0439 454 428.

Roving Commission returns for festiveshow

MICK Thomas' RovingCommissionwill be heading to the Bundy Hall as of its Christmas tour.

The All Your Christmases 2024 Tour willbegin at the Bundy Hall this Saturday.

Afterayear of quiet consolidation on the back of afruitful 2023, this September, the band headed to Auckland to record at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios with award winning producer Steve Schram (Crowded House, Paul Kelly, San Cisco).

The tour promises to be asuperb settingto

run some new songs among the old Christmas crowd faves.

It's the full six-piece lineup of the band, with ARIA Award-winning singer songwriterand former Weddings Parties Anything main man Mick Thomas joined by powerhouse songbird Brooke Taylor, alongside long time compadres Squeezebox Wally and Jen Anderson. The night will be opened by Bret Mosley. Tickets for MickThomas' RovingCommission at the Bundy Hall are on sale through liveatthebundy.com.au

Holdenbrings classic rock ‘n’ roll

FRANKIE J. Holden first came to prominence in the mid-1970swith the legendary Aussie rock band Ol'55, and since then has enjoyedanincredibly diverse career on stage and screen.

On screen he has had long running roles in suchclassics as Round the Twist, Police Rescue, Somethinginthe Air, Underbelly and APlace to Call Home.

In 2016, Frankie Jwas awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to entertainment.

Back doing what he does best, out front of arockin' band, Frankie will have you dancing and singing

alongtothe hit songs of Ol'55, and awhole lot more classics from the 50's and 60's.

Classic songs like On the Prowl, Looking For an Echo,Diana, TheWanderer, Get aJob, Don't Be Cruel, Twistin' the Night Away, Reet Petite and much more great rockand roll,presented in an energeticand hugelyentertaining stage show Frankie J. Holden willperform the classics at The Wedge, Sale, on Friday from 8pm. Ticketscost $59 for adults and are availableat www.thewedge.com.au

Royal High Jinx in Stratford

THE StratfordCourthouse Theatre is excited to be bringing Melbourne contemporary world music band, The Royal High Jinx, to its stage this Saturday.

The RoyalHighJinxperformshighenergy, contemporary world music, inspired by European traditions. These festival favourites will have your feet tapping to gypsy jazz, Latin, Balkan and swing grooves, with apinch of folk.

Tickets are $35.

Theband will also also present aworkshopfor interested musicians in the afternoon before their show from 2pm. Tickets to theworkshop are $10 and need to be booked separately to the performance. Tickets are available from stratfordcourthouse com.au

Weather permitting, they’ll be on the outdoor stage at the rear of the Courthouse, so put on your dancing shoes.

Frente willbeperforming at TheWedge on November 22.

Availableatthese localoutlets foronly $2

Gippsland Times Office

74 MacAlister Street SALE

9am - 5pm Mon-Fri

Astron Centre

Cnr York and Raglan Streets SALE

Briagolong P O and General Store

4 Avon Street BRIAGOLONG

Carmody Tyre Service

105-113 York Street SALE

6am - 6:30pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 4pm Sat

Centre Bakery

103 Cunninghame Street SALE

5:30am - 5pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 3pm Sat /

8am - 3pm Sun

Coles

Gippsland Centre SALE

6am - 9pm Mon-Sun

Dawson Street Food & Liquor

274 Dawson Street SALE

6:30am - 7pm Mon - Thu / 6:30am - 7:30pm / Fri 7am - 7pm Sat - Sun

Endeavour Stratford

25 Tyers Street STRATFORD

Evans BP

344-350 Raglan Street SALE

Food Store Maffra

39 Carpenter Street MAFFRA

FoodWorks LochSport

48 Lake Street LOCH SPORT

8am - 7pm Mon-Sun

Food Works Sale

70 Patten Street SALE

7am - 9pm Mon-Sun

The Genny on Guthridge

203 Guthridge Parade SALE

5:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 2pm Sat

Heyfield IGA HEYFIELD

8am - 8pm Every day - except Christmas Day

Lakeview General Store

115 Seaspray Road LONGFORD

6am - 7pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 7pm Sat / 8am - 6pm Sun

Lakes Entrance News and Lotto

297 The Esplanade LAKES ENTRANCE

6am - 5pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 5pm Sat / 7am - 11am Sun

Maffra Hot Bake

88 Johnson Street MAFFRA

Main Street Newsagency

212 Main Street BAIRNSDALE

5:30am - 5pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 12pm Sat / 8am - 12pm Sun

Morwell Newsagency

174-176 Commercial Road MORWELL

7am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri / 7:30am - 2pm Sat /

7:30am - 9am Sun

Mowgleys Milk Bar & Take Away

225 Raglan Street SALE

6am - 6pm Mon-Sat / 7am - 3pm Sun

Newry General Store & Post Office

44-46 Main Street NEWRY

7:30am - 5pm Mon-Fri / 8am - 12pm Sat

News Xpress Bair nsdale

21 Bailey Street BAIRNSDALE

7am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri / 8am - 12pm Sat

News Xpress Maffra MAFFRA

7am - 5pm Mon-Fri / 8am - 12pm Sat

Ritchies IGA Maffra

102-106 Johnson Street MAFFRA

7am - 9pm Mon-Sat / 8:30am - 7pm Sun

Ritchies IGA Sale

177-179 York Street SALE

8am - 9pm Mon-Sat / 8am - 7pm Sun

Rosedale IGA

17-19 Prince Street ROSEDALE

7:30am - 7:30pm Mon-Sat / 8am - 7pm Sun

Safeway Petrol

MacAlister Street SALE

Timberline General Store

1 Tyson Road HEYFIELD

6am - 8:30pm Mon-Sat / 7am - 8:30pm Sun

Tinamba General Store

2 Traralgon-Maffra Road TINAMBA

6am - 6pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 5pm Sat / 8am - 4pm Sun

Toongabbie General Store

43 Main Street TOONGABBIE

7am - 7pm Mon-Sun

Traralgon News & Lotto

51-53 Franklin Street TRARALGON

7:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri / 7:30am - 5pm Sat / 9am - 12pm Sun

United Fuel

Cnr York & Maffra Roads SALE

Open 24 hrs

Woodside Shell Post Office

WOODSIDE

Woolworths

107 Johnson Street MAFFRA

7am - 9pm Mon-Sun

Woolworths Gippsland Centre SALE

7am - 10pm Mon-Sun

Wurruk BP Princes Highway WURRUK 5:30am - 7pm Mon-Sun

Sale Authorised Newsagency

308-310 Raymond Street SALE

7am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri / 7am - 1pm Sat

Sale Hospital Kiosk SALE

Sale Hot Bake

258 York Street SALE

5am - 6:15pm Mon-Fri / 5:30am - 5:15pm Sat & Sun

Seaspray General Store

SEASPRAY

Shell Coles Express

215-223 York Street

SALE

6am - 9pm Mon-Sat / 8am - 9pm Sun

Stratford IGA

67 Tyers Street

STRATFORD

Prizes will be made available as SBTA gift cardstobespent at these participatingstores:

● ThextonSmith

● Khayaam Hair

● Gippsland Music & Sound

● John Elliman Real Estate

● Intersport Sale

● Fair Dinkum Build Sale

● WK &MAFerguson

● Wellington ShireCouncil

● Wellington Real Estate

● Weirs Flooring Centre

● Tyrepower Sale

● TheHair Vault

● T&MAuto

● Sureway Employment & Training

● Sullivan Braham

● Star Hotel Sale

● Simic's Betta Sale

● TheMidtown

● Sale Water Specialists

● Sale Turf Club

● Sale Sign Torque

● Sale Mazda

● Rotafab

● Ranford's Family Butcher

● Ramahyuck

● Dyers Gippsland Transort

● Quest Sale

● Preston Rowe Paterson

● Powered Solutions

● GrowmasterSale

● Graham Chalmer

● Gippsland Times

● Gippsland Mortgage Solutions

● Gippsland Business Machines

● Gipps Wifi

● GBG

● Pastel Posy

● Frog Gully

● Foodworks Sale

● Flying ColoursTravel

● KCRConveyancing

● Toyworld Sale

● Evans Petroleum

● BulmersGiftware

● Brief Affair

● DMG Financial

● BCS Accountants

● APM Employment

● Gippsland Centre

● ACE Radio TRFM 1242

● Collins Booksellers

● CJ Office Choice

● PhillipsonsAccounting

● Avon Legal

● Payless Promotions

● Our Past Times

● AshwoodHomes

● Sale Greyhound Racing Club

● On Trac Finance

● National Australia Bank

● Mittens Real Estate

● Mansi On Raymond

● Lazzaro Bros

● Tequa Plumbing &Civil

● Redd Catt

● CentreBakery

Outstanding lifestyle property

AGENTS say this outstanding rural property is conveniently located on the northern edge of Maffra.

Located on approximately 40 acres, this homestead has been maintained in amostmeticulous manner and is built to the highest of quality,according to agents

The home consists of four large bedrooms plus study/library,formal lounge with gas log fire, kitchen featuring stone bench tops, dishwasher, top of the range oven and walk-in pantry.The delightful north facing living room features polished Sydney Blue Gum timber flooring, wood heater and reverse cycle air-conditioning. The main bathroom has aclawfootbath, vanity and shower

The outdoor entertainment area is exceptional, according to agents. With breath-taking views of the nearby mountain range, it adjoins the living room and has outdoor ceiling fans fitted for comfort. The property has extensive shedding which includes a double garage with auto roller door, six-metre by 10m workshop with concrete floor,power and toilet, along with several other smaller sheds.

The manicured landscaped gardens have been lovingly cared for which include an orchard, veggie patch, chook yard and two sitting areas with fire pits. There is aset of stock yards, hay shed and four dams, to complete the external features of the property

If prospective buyers are looking for asuperior property with quality fixtures and fittings, outstanding views and only ashort drive to the Maffra township, agents say this property is a must see.

Brie fd et ails

Property: Outstanding character home on 40 acres

Address: 125Sellings Lane, Maffra

Price: $1,350,000.00

Inspection: By appointment

Agent: PatWeatherley0412435644 or BrettLanigan 0427 517577 , Gippsland Real Estate

Tidy two-bedroom home on agenerous block

LOCATED on aspacious 900 square-metre block, agents say this well-maintained two-bedroom home is perfect for first home buyers or downsizers seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance property

Located in aquiet residential area, just a short stroll or drive to the main street, this home offers both convenience and comfort. Step inside to an open plan kitchen, dining, and living space, ideal for relaxed living. The kitchen offers ample bench space and plenty of storage, catering to your daily needs. The living area is enhanced by awood heater and split system, ensuring year-round comfort.

Both bedrooms are generously sized and feature built-in robes, agents say,while the modern bathroom includes avanity, shower, and bath, providing all the essentials for modern living.

Outside, the low-maintenance yard ensures you can spend more time enjoying the things you love. Astandoutfeature of the property is the impressive three-bay, 15.8 by 6.5-metre Colourbond shed, complete with remote roller doors, aconcrete

floor,and power.The adjacent carport with extra height is perfect for larger vehicles or additional storage, according to agents.

Whether prospective buyers' are stepping into the property market or looking to downsize, agents say 14 Mountainview Drive offers agreat balance of comfort and practicality with plenty of potential to makeityour own.

Affordable modern townhouse forthe investor

AGENTS are encouraging prospective buyers to discover this ultra-affordable townhouse nestled in Sale. With its modern design and recent construction in 2022, this property offers afresh and inviting atmosphere. Featuring two bedrooms and awellappointed bathroom, it’sanideal residence for first-time buyers or those looking to downsize without compromising on quality The layout is thoughtfully designed to maximize space and functionality,according to agents. Located in afriendly community,this townhouse provides easy access to local amenities and attractions that makeSale adesirable place to live. Enjoy leisurely strolls to nearby parks or takeadvantage of the vibrant shopping and dining options just ashort drive away Agents say this opportunity won’t last long. With its combination of affordability,

LOCATED in atranquil rural setting, agents say 596 StratfordBengworden Road offers a charming small-acreage lifestyle, just ashort drive from Stratford’s shops and services.

This weatherboard home sits on a9327 square-metre block and is surrounded by established trees, providing privacy and a peaceful atmosphere, with the house set back from the road.

The home, which was completely renovated and extended in 2014, showcases its original character,featuring high ceilings and polished floorboards. Enjoy stunning rural views from every window and a welcoming front veranda.

The kitchen is atrue delight, agents say, boasting timber benchtops, feature tiling, and ample storage, while the adjacent dining area is warmed by awood heater, split system, and ceiling fan. Afamily room, with afeature fireplace and mantel as the centrepiece, invites relaxation. Additionally, asecond living area at the rear offers a versatile space, complete with another split system and ceiling fan.

There are three bedrooms, including a master suite with awalk-in robe, while the other two bedrooms offerbuilt-in storage. A bathroom is conveniently locatednexttothe master bedroom, featuring ashower,vanity and toilet. Asecondbathroom provides atouch of luxury with its clawfoot bath, shower,vanity,and aseparatetoilet.

Recent updates include fresh paintwork and brand-new carpet, enhancingthe home’stimeless appeal.

Outside, the rear deck is perfect for entertaining, overlooking aproperty enriched with mature trees plus for future enjoyment there are 60 newly plantednative trees, all easily watered by anew bore with 11 taps strategically placed throughout the grounds.

The recently constructed 9.5-metre by 9.5m shed, complete with double remote roller doors, averanda, and powered concrete flooring, offers abundant storage alongside additional garden equipment shedding, also with concrete floor and power. Twowater tanks supply the property’s domestic water needs, ensuring self-sufficiency in this idyllic countrysideretreat.

The expansive outdoor space is ideal for those seeking aself-sufficient rural lifestyle.

Agents say this property is aperfect fusion of country charm and modern comforts. With its original character features and recent updates, it provides both comfort and timeless elegance.

If prospective buyers are looking to embrace the peace and privacy of a countryside retreat, agents say 596 Stratford-Bengworden Road offers an exceptional opportunity to live the small-acreage dream, all within easy reach of Stratford’s conveniences.

Charming rural retreat

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JAMIE OLIVER:FAST& SIMPLE

10, Friday, 7.30pm

Jamie Oliver (pictured) is so keen to makecooking as easyand fussfree as possible thatitwouldn’t be surprising if the affable chef released aseries(and of course,a tie-in cookbook) wherehewhips up delicious mealswithout asingle dish, tool or appliance –perhaps even a meal that cleans the dishesfor you? Oliver’s passion formaking our lives both healthier and simpler is clear:this new entryshows us how to save time in thekitchen on weekdays with some clever tricks, batch recipes and pantry essentials to keep on hand. Thetasty treat starts off with agochujang chicken traybake, aquesadillatoastie and cheesybolognese buns, as well as cheeky cameos from his son River and pooch Conker.

COUNTDOWN

50 YEARS ON ABC TV,Saturday, 7.30pm

Do yourself afavour –make adate with the couch for this Countdownanniversary celebration– 50 years after the livemusic showthat changed Australia’s recording industryforever premiered in 1974.For 13 incredible years,Ian “Molly” Meldrum introduced Australian audiencestotunes from Skyhooks, Sherbet, ABBA, Madonna and so many more. SpicksandSpecksfavouriteMyf Warhurst and ABC regular Tony Armstrong (both pictured) takeonhosting duties tonight joined by Countdownheavy hitters including DarylBraithwaite,Marcia Hines Kate Ceberano and Ross Wilson. With liveperformances, as well as behindthe-scenes storiesand unseenfootage, youwon’t want to missit.

Wednesday, November 13

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG,R) 10.55 Q+A. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club

Address 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00

Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 ABite To EatWithAlice.(R) 3.30 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 4.15 Grand DesignsNew Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

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

7.30 7.30

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Question Everything. Presented by Wil Anderson andJan Fran 9.05 Fisk. (PG, R) Helen and Roz are forcedtorelocate.

9.35 Planet America.

10.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: TheLast Leg. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.50 Mother And Son. (Mdl,R) 12.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 1.35 Killing Eve. (Mav,R) 2.20 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 3.05 Rage (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Doctor At The Door.(R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of TheHuman Body (Premiere, PGa) 8.30 TheJury: Death On The Staircase: TheRelationship (M) The jury listens to the neighbour speak. 9.35 TheOld Man (MA15+v)Chase tells Zoethe truth about hispast. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Desperate Measures. (Malv) 12.40 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R) 2.30 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa, R) 3.15 The Autistic Gardener.(R) 4.10 Peer To Peer.(PG, R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

PICK OF THE WEEK

House. (2017 PG) 10.00 Beneath Hill 60.(2010,M) 12.15pm Black Box. (2021, M, French) 2.40 BreakerMorant. (1980,PG) 4.40 When Mum Is Away…WithThe Family.(2020,PG, Italian) 6.35 Spitfire. (2018,PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000,MA15+) ColinFarrell. In 1971,agroup of young American men undergoes military training before departingtofight in the Vietnam War. 10.30 Police. (2020,M,French) 12.20am Redemption Of ARogue.(2020,MA15+) 2.10 Klondike. (2022, MA15+, Ukrainian) 4.05 Gloria Bell. (2018,M)

THE

10, Tuesday, 8.40pm

Forthosewho liketheir topical televisionwitha cheeky twist, TheCheapSeatshas become essentialviewing on aTuesday night.Ittakes an especially skilledhandto makelight of the heavynews cycle we find ourselves in thesedays, but if anyone candoit, it’s comedians Melanie Bracewell and TimMcDonald (bothpictured). Tonight’sfourth season finale will see thepairdissect the week’snews, look back on thebiggestgaffs, stories and viral momentsof2024 andaward thecoveted Reporterofthe Year gongtoa worthycontender from theworld of news. Bubbly “culturalcorrespondent” Mel Tracina will reveal the ridiculousness of the year’s reality TV –she watchesitsowedon’t have to

SEVEN (7,6)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.00 ForThe Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGad,R) 10.50 Our Coast.(R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 48 Hours To Victory.(PG, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour 3.40 The Cook Up.(PG, R) 4.10 TheSupervet. (PGa,R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 My KitchenRules. (PGl, R) 1.30 BorderSecurity: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 HomeAnd Away (PG) Lyrik becomes public enemy number one.

7.30 The1%ClubUK. (PGl, R) Hosted by LeeMack.

8.30 TheBig Trip (PGl) Comedian Dave Thorntonleadsfour celebrity teams on ajourney across theOutback.

9.45 FirstDates UK. (Mls) Singles experience the thrills of dating.

10.50 TheLatest:Seven News.

11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera (PGa, R)

12.20 Stan Lee’sLucky Man. (MA15+av)

2.00[VIC]HomeShopping.

4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

NINE (9,8)

Past lives: Chelsie Preston Crayford leads ARemarkable PlacetoDie

6.00 9News.

AREMARKABLE PLACE TO DIE Nine, Sunday, 8pm

Logie-winningactress Chelsie Preston Crayford (Underbelly: Razor)plays homicide detective Anaís Mallory, who leaves a stellar career in Sydneytomove back hometoQueenstown –a remarkable place with which she has acomplicatedhistory. Anaís is determinedtounravel themystery of the deathsofher father and sister –a task complicated by her fraught relationship with her mother Veronice (Rebecca Gibney)and by issues with her former fiancé, who is now married to her bestfriend. Amid breathtaking scenery, Anaís and herteamsolve aseriesofintriguing cases, while her suspicions about the tragedies that havebeset her family come moreand moreinto focus.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today 9.00 TodayExtra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: HeartOf The Manor.(2021, G, R) Ashlynn Yennie, Ross Jirgl,Madison Boyd 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9NewsAfternoon 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews. 6.00 The Talk.(PGa) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Taronga:Who’s WhoInThe Zoo: Lion Toothache. (Return, PGm)

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

9.40 Britain’sMostExpensive Houses. (PGl) Broker Lee tries to findabuyer

10.40 9News Late.

11.10 Law&Order:OrganizedCrime. (Mav)

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

6.00 DealOrNoDeal. HostedbyGrant Denyer

6.30 TheProject Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 SharkTank. (PGa) Apanel is pitched inventions. 8.40 NCIS (Mv) Alieutenant returns home to findasurpriseparty being thrown for someone else at his place 9.40 NCIS:Origins (Mav) Frank races to locate amissing body. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 TheProject. (R) 12.05 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) 1.00 HomeShopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

CHEAP SEATS

Thursday, November 14

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story.(R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Plum. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand DesignsAustralia. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 ABite To Eat WithAlice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 6am MorningPrograms. 10.50 Our Coast. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 48 HoursToVictory. (PGa,R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour.(R) 3.10 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up.(R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa,R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PGd,R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)Bianca Hunt gets behind the lens

and Nicky Campbell follow one woman’s search for her birth mother

9.45 Fake Or Fortune? TheLost Gainsborough. (R) Part 1of4

10.45 ABCLateNews.

11.00 TheBusiness. (R)

11.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R)

Killing Eve. (Final, Mv,R) 12.45 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Magic And TheBrain –The Science Of Illusion: ACatalyst Special. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

8.30 Japan: World’sMostPunc tual Train: From OsakaToThe South Of Japan (PG, R) Part 2of2.Takes alookatthe SanyoShinkansen routes that connectOsaka and Fukuoka. 9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M) Pearce’s plan is in motion.

10.20 SBS WorldNewsLate 10.50 Miniseries: TheTypist. (Mav,R) 11.55 Faking Hitler (Mln, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7.(PG,R)

3.30 The AutisticGardener.(R) 4.25 Peer To Peer.(PGa, R) 4.55 DestinationFlavour ChinaBitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm KangarooBeach 6.20 Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of TheZoo.(Premiere) 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hidden Family Secrets. (2021,Mav) Alex Paxton-Beesley,Madelyn Keys, Sonja Smits. 2.00 Your Money& Your Life 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra.(PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.00 My Way. (PG)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PG) Roorebuffs Bree’s act of charity. 8.00 HighwayPatrol. (PGadl) Members of the highway patrol encounter adog that lovestoride ahog

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners (MA15+av) Explores what lifebehind bars is likefor prisoners Leslie Camilleri,BrettCowan and Judy Moran.

9.30 Body In TheBin: Murder Of Louise Kam. (Madv) An investigationintothe 2021 murder of 71-year-old mother Louise Kam.

10.30 TheLatest: SevenNews. 11.00 What TheKiller Did Next: Peter McMahon (Mav,R)

12.00 MagnumP.I (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 9News. 7.00 ACurrent Affair.

7.30 RPA: Jane’s Jugular (PGm) Amum of two needs doctors’help. 8.30 Emergency (Mm) Doctors carefully remove ascrew from apatient’s thumb after ahome DIY mishap

9.30 A+EAfter Dark. (Mm) Nightshift staff deal with drunkenness in the cubicles. The victim of adog attack might haveatooth in thewound.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Casualty

6.00 Deal Or No Deal Contestants compete in ahigh-stakes game where they must beat TheBanker to win acash prize. 6.30 TheProjec t. The hosts and guest panellists take alook at the day’snews, events and hot topics. 7.30 Soccer AFC2026FIFAWorld Cup qualifier.Third round. Australia vSaudi Arabia. From AAMIPark, Melbourne 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sportand weather 10.55 TheCheap Seats. (Mal,R) Presented by MelanieBracewell and Tim McDonald. 11.55 TheProjec t (R)A look at theday’snews. 1.00 TheLateShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) Hosted by StephenColbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMorning s. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 TheMovie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle 1.25 WhoKilledThe WCW? 2.20 Ice Cowboys. 3.05 The WineLovers’GuideToAustralia. 3.40 WorldWatch 5.40 TheFastHistory Of Toys. 6.05 Blondie: Glass Heart. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats DoesCountdown. 8.30 Greatest EscapesWith MorganFreeman. 10.10 Television Event 11.50 Late Programs.

6am

Spitfire. (2018,PG) 7.55 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 9.35 Emu Runner.(2018,PG) 11.25 Mass. (2021, M) 1.30pm The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015,PG) 3.30 The Ipcress File. (1965,PG) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai.(1957,PG) 8.30 Six MinutesToMidnight.(2020,M) 10.25 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 12.30am I’mNot There.(2007, M) 3.00 Late Programs. SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Our Law 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 TheCook Up 3.00 Jarjums 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold.

Friday, November 15 ABCTV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7,6)

(9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 IWas Actually There. (PG,R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Mlv,R) 2.00 Plum. (Madl, R) 3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs NewZealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow (R)

6am MorningPrograms. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.55 ThePoint:Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.00 NITVNews: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour 3.35 The Cook Up.(R) 4.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG, R) 4.30 Jeopardy! (R) 4.55 Letters AndNumbers. (R) 5.25 MastermindAust. (R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews 7.35 Lost TreasuresOfAncient Rome:Nero’s Lost Wonders. (Mav) Archaeologists reveal Nero’s private theatre.

8.30 Castle Secrets: Inspiring AMonster,ADeath Ritual, Reaching Da Vinci. Acastle in ruins provides inspiration. 9.25 Kennedy: IntoThe Political Jungle (1946-1956) JFK begins acareer in politics. 10.15 SBSWorld News Late 10.45 TheLesson. (Mal)

5.00

(PG)

6.50 GingerAnd The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 Star Wars: YoungJedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores 8.00 Scooby-Doo

12.25 The Wall:The Chateau Murder.(Mav, R) 2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R) 3.50 Paddington Station 24/7.(PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 TheMorning Show. (PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 MOVIE: ADate With Danger (2021,Mav,R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Better Homes AndGardens. Melissa King exploresThe Calyx. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: TheBig Reveal. (Final, PG) Jamie Durie finallyreveals hiseco-masterpiece, showcasing his new home’s interiors, landscapes and grid-independent technology.

9.30 Murder In TheGoldfields. (Madv, R) Caroline Overingtoninvestigates three murders in the sparse desertof theWestern Australian Goldfields.

11.30 GetOn Extra. Alook at the weekend’s best racing.

12.00 Taken. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBCToday

(2021,PGa,

Kwai. Continued. (1957,PG) 8.00 TheMan WhoKnewInfinity.(2015,PG) 10.00 Police. (2020, M, French) 11.50 The Big Blue.(1988 M, French) 3pm Spitfire. (2018,PG) 4.55

6.00 9News.

7.00 ACurrent Affair.

(10, 5)

AnnaLynne McCord, Colin Lawrence. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 [VIC] Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 [VIC]

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Ear th III: Forests. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir DavidAttenborough

8.40 MOVIE: Spencer (2021, Mal) Diana Spencer,struggling with mental-health problems, decidestoend her marriage to Prince Charles. Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing.

11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (PGm) An escapist exploration of Beverly Hills.

11.50 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021, PGa, R) AnnaLynne McCord.

1.35

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

Saturday, November 16

ABCTV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7,6)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage.(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 ShakespeareAnd Hathaway: Christmas Special. (PG, R) 1.25 Grantchester (Final, Mv,R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 River (PGa, R) 4.40 Classic Countdown Extras. (PG,R) 5.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline.(R)

6.00 Australian Story: Comeback –Shayna Jack. (R) Leigh Sales chats with Shayna Jack.

6.30 Back Roads: Evandale, Tasmania (Final, R) Heather Ewart visitsEvandale

7.00 ABCNews. Takesalookatthe top stories of theday,including coverage of developing stories andevents.

7.30 Countdown50Years On.

Myf Warhurstand Tony Armstrong celebrate the 50th anniversaryof Countdown

9.05 Midnight Oil: TheHardest Line. (Ml, R) Chroniclesthe extraordinary journey of the iconic Australian rock band, Midnight Oil, from their humble beginnings on thenorthern beaches of Sydney to becomingadvocates for social andenvironmental change. 10.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6am MorningPrograms. 9.20 GrowingA Greener World. (R) 10.20 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.50 Soccer.2026FIFAWorld Cup CONMEBOL Qualifier.Uruguay vColombia. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating.ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix4.Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour.(R) 4.40 AncientEgypt By Train. (R) 5.35 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 SecretsOfThe Royal Palaces. (Return) Stories from behind palace walls.

8.25 TheCotswoldsWith PamAyres: Cotswold Wildlife Park. (R) Part 4of4

PamAyres takes awalk on thewild side in theOxfordshire town of Burford 9.15 Treasures Of India With Bettany Hughes: TheSouth. (R) Part 2of2

Professor Bettany Hughes travelstothe heartofThanjavurtolearn about its history

10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) Axel reconnects with Marianne. 11.10 Paris Paris. (PGals, R) 12.05 Hope. (Madlv,R) 2.20 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer (PG, R) 4.45 DestinationFlavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination FlavourDown Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00 TheMovie Show Noon Scrubs 2.05 Beyond Oak Island. 2.55 United We Drive. 3.20 Jungletown. 4.10 WorldWatch. 6.05 The Future With Hannah Fry. 6.35 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 GreatAustralian Concerts: Missy Higgins. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: The Living End. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real TopGun 11.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34)

6am Morning Programs.

1.35pm KenyaWildlife Diaries. 2.25 NITVNews: Nula. 2.55 MOVIE: Ping Pong Summer. (2014,PG) 4.30 Great LakesWild 5.00 Taste Of The Territory 5.30 The Shaman’s Apprentice. 5.50 Taste Of The Territory 6.20 News. 6.30 The Other Side. 7.30 DeadlyFunny 2022. 8.40 MOVIE: Cujo.(1983,M) 10.20 MOVIE: AmazingGrace. (2018) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am The Man Who Knew Infinity.Continued. (2015, PG) 6.40 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 8.30 Limelight.(1952,PG) 11.00 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 1.05pm The Program. (2015, M) 3.00 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957,PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Ava. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 5To 7. (2014,M) 12.10am While We’reYoung. (2014,M) 2.00 HamburgerHill. (1987, MA15+) 4.05 The Program. (2015,M)

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 TheMorning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Hunter Race Dayand CaulfieldThousand 3.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 SevenNews At 5. 5.30 Border Security:Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line (PG, R) Apassenger at Melbourne Airport is concealing an illegal importinher luggage.

7.30 MOVIE: TheSound Of Music (1965,G,R)Onthe eveofWorld WarII, anovicenun becomes agoverness to alarge Austrian family.Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer,Eleanor Parker 11.10 MOVIE: LastNightInSoho. (2021, MA15+alv,R)A fashion student travelsbackintime. Anya Taylor-Joy,Thomasin McKenzie 1.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.Round 12. Adelaide500.Day 1. Highlights 2.30 HomeShopping. (R) 4.00 Larr yThe Wonder Pup. (R) Follows aterrier called Larry. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

7TWO (72, 62)

6am Shopping. 8.30 Travel

Oz. 10.00 IEscaped To The Country 11.00 Harry’s Practice 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon EscapeToThe Country. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 EscapeTo The Country 3.00 HorseRacing. HunterRaceDay and Caulfield Thousand. 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn. (Return) 6.30 The Highland Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 MotorRacing. Supercars Championship.Round 12. Adelaide 500.Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing.Supercars Championship.Round 12. Adelaide 500.Day 1. Pre-race and race 23 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.Finals. 9.15 MOVIE: Terminator2:Judgment Day.(1991,M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway.(PG, R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 WeekendToday 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.(PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV 12.30 Our State On APlate.(PG, R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour.(R) 1.30 My Way. (PG, R) 2.00 20 Years Of Convoy 3.00 David Attenborough’s PlanetEarthIII.(PG, R) 4.00 Helloworld 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 9NewsFirst At Five. 5.30 Getaway.(PG) 6am MorningPrograms. 10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off.(R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator (2000,Mav,R) Aftera successful Roman general is betrayed andhis family is murderedbythe emperor’s heir,heseeks revenge.Russell Crowe, JoaquinPhoenix, Connie Nielsen

10.35 MOVIE: Conan TheBarbarian (2011, MA15+sv, R) Abarbarian seeks revenge. Jason Momoa,Stephen Lang

12.40 Australia’s TopTen Of Ever ything. (Ms, R) Acountdown of jokers and jesters.

1.35 Surfing Australia TV (R) Showcases Surfing Australia’s programs.

2.00 TheIncredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping (R)

4.30 Global Shop (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

9GEM (92, 81)

6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Tomorrow’sWorld. 9.00 TurningPoint. 9.30 TV Shop 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 Antiques Downunder 11.00 Edgar WallaceMysteries. 12.25pm MOVIE: Huckleberry Finn. (1974) 2.50

MOVIE: TheTruth About Women. (1957,PG) 5.00

MOVIE: How To Murder Your Wife.(1965,PG) 7.30

MOVIE: When HarryMet Sally.(1989,M) 9.30 MOVIE: Mermaids. (1990,PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey.NHL.Regular Season. Columbus BlueJackets vPittsburgh Penguins. 1.30pm Children’s Programs. 2.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Black –Victini AndReshiram. (2011) 4.40 MotorwayCops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.40 MOVIE: TheFlintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

Sunday, November 17

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

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

6.00 Grand DesignsAustralia. (R)

IWas Ac tually There: WoomeraDetention Centre Breakout. (PG, R) Alook at the Woomeradetention centre protest.

9.55 YouCan’t Ask That: Public Housing. (Madl, R) 10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Final,Ml, R)

11.55 Miniseries:Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav,R) 12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s GreatDivide. (R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 MOVIE: NancyDrew.(2007,PG) 9.05 Fresh Off TheBoat 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who 10.55 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)

NITV (34)

6am MorningPrograms. 10.00 FIFAWorld Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. 12.00 APAC Weekly 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Plat Du Tour 3.05 Such WasLife. (PGa,R) 3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGav,R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Venice From Above:City On Water Exploresthe sights history and engineering of Venice from anew perspective, the air 9.45 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (Mav,R)Re-examines the assassination of President John F. Kennedy through recently declassified evidence 11.50 Waterman: Duke–Ambassador Of Aloha. (PG, R) 1.35 RoyalAutopsy. (MA15+s, R) 3.20 HowToGet FitFast. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer (R) 4.45 DestinationFlavour China Bitesize (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al JazeeraNews.

6.00 NBCToday 7.00 WeekendSunrise. 10.00 MorningShow. (PG) 12.00 Be Our Guest! Behind The Scenes Of Beauty And The Beast: The Musical.(PG, R) 12.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 12.Adelaide 500. Day 2. Qualifying and supportraces. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Pre-race andrace.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 8.35 Tsunami: TheWaveThat Shook TheWorld. Documents the story of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami as told by survivors on its 20th anniversary 10.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Morning ton Monster (MA15+av,R)

A look at the case of John Sharpe. 11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights. 12.45 TheStar ter Wife. (Mas, R) 2.00 Home Shopping (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

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

7TWO (72, 62)

6.30 MOVIE: Encanto (2021, PGa)

Amagicalfamily discovers it is in danger Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero 8.30 TheCheapSeats (Mal, R) From major news stories to entertainment and viral videos, presenters Melanie Bracewelland Tim McDonald take alook at the week thatwas. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) Follows dispatchers and paramedics, including two first responders,asthey help apatient in needofurgent care after an incident involving acar.The situation is classified as acode1A, the most serious emergency.

10.45 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) Apanel is pitchedinventions. 11.45 AmbulanceUK. (Ma, R) An 85-year-old collapses and cuts his leg. 1.00 Home Shopping (R) 5.00 Hour OfPower

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Hello SA.(PG,R) 6.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 CrossCourt. 10.30 Surf Boats. (R) 11.30 FishingAustralia. 12.00 DriveTV. 12.30 ThePet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.00 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song. 2.00 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996,G,R)Ted Danson, Joely Richardson, Ian Holm. 4.00 Explore TV 4.30 Helloworld 5.00 9News FirstAtFive. 5.30 Postcards. (PG) 6am MorningPrograms. 9.00 Loving Gluten Free. 9.30 KeyIngredient. 10.00 PoochesAt Play. (R) 10.30 The YesExperiment. (R) 11.00 Jamie Oliver: Fast &Simple. (R) 12.00 Dessert Masters. (PGl, R) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.30 GCBC. (R) 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL.Round 9. Melbourne United vAdelaide36ers. 4.30 Luxury Escapes. 5.00 News.

6.00 9News Sunday.

6.00 TheSundayProjec t. Alookatthe day’snews. 7.00 Desser tMasters Hosted by Melissa Leong and AmauryGuichon 8.00 TheGraham Nor ton Show. (Mlv) Graham Norton is joined by guests including Paul Mescal,Denzel Washington, Saoirse Ronan and Eddie Redmayne. 9.10 FBI. (Mav) The sisterofanFBI profiler is the victim of an attempted kidnappingand sexual assault 10.10 FBI:International. (Mv) Tate embarks on an undercovermission 11.10 TheSundayProject (R) Alookatthe day’snews. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 MovieShow. Noon In My Own World. 1.00 StatesOfUndress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Fashionista. 5.10 Shane Smith

10.30

(2016, PG) 8.30 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams AndMonsters. (2019, PG) 10.05 TheCity Of Lost Children. (1995,M,French) 12.05pm While We’re Young.(2014,M) 2.00 The LastWave. (1977, PG) 4.00 The Great Dictator.(1940,PG) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 Mama, I’mHome. (2021, M, Russian) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. 2pm Rugby League. MurriCarnival. Replay 3.00 Our Stories. 3.15 BlackAs. 3.20 Football. NTFL Women’s.Under-18s. St Mary’svSouthern Districts. Replay 4.40 MOVIE: Amazing Grace.(2018) 6.10 News. 6.20 WildMexico 7.30 Great LakesWild. 8.30 Walkabout To Hollywood. 9.30 MOVIE: The Last Wave.(1977,PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Better Homes. 10.00 TheGreat Australian Doorstep 10.30 South Aussie With Cosi. 11.00 The Surgery Ship. Noon Golf.Men’s NSW Open. Final round. 5.00 Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country 7.30 Rosemary&Thyme. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Storage Wars Noon Fish’n Mates. 12.30 Step Outside. 1.00 Red’sFishing Adventures. 1.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.Match 30 Melbourne Stars vBrisbane Heat 5.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.Match31. Sydney ThundervSydney Sixers. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018,M) 10.35 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009, MA15+) 12.25am

7.00 60 Minutes Current affairs program. 8.00 ARemarkable Place To Die. (Premiere, Mlv) Adetectivereturns to herhome town where she cracks cases while confronting ghosts from her past 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 See No Evil: TheMan In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav) Documents the murderofDebraNovacluse.

11.30 TheFirst48: Jackpot. (Mav) Aman is shot dead in hisdriveway 12.20 World’s GreatestNaturalIcons: Wind (R) Alook at icons carvedbywind. 1.30 TV Shop:Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Vic tor y. (PGa)

4.30 DestinationWA.

5.00 TodayEarly News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today 8.30 The Incredible Journey 9.00 TurningPoint. 9.30 TV Shop 10.00 Thunderbirds 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 Getaway 11.30 MOVIE: TheSmall Back Room. (1949, PG) 1.40pm MOVIE: Geronimo (1962, PG) 3.50 MOVIE: Run ForThe Sun. (1956 PG) 6.00 M*A*S*H. 8.00 Tennis. Billie Jean King Cup.Quarter-final. 2am Late Programs. 9GEM (92, 81)

6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL.Southside Flyers vUC Capitals. 2.30 MotorwayCops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: ThePink Panther.(2006 PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns.(2006,M) 10.45 MOVIE: TheBrothersGrimsby.(2016, MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

Monday, November18

ABCTV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline.(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.05

Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)

3.00 ABite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG,R) 4.15 Grand DesignsNew Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6am MorningPrograms. 10.55 Secret Cities (Mans, R) 11.55 SuchWas Life. (R) 12.05 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World

6.00 ABiteToEat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News

7.30 7.30 Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 AustralianStory PresentedbyLeigh Sales.

8.30 TheSpace Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (PG) NASA engineers analyse filmfootageofapieceof debris striking theshuttle Columbia

9.30 Media Watch. (PG) PresentedbyPaul Barry

9.50 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.50 ABCLateNews.

11.05 TheBusiness. (R)

11.25 PlanetAmerica. (R)

11.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.45 Long Lost Family.(PG,R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.35 Solar Storms: AWarning From Space. (R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30.(R)

6.25

(PG,

3.40

(PGa,

3.05

R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise 9.00 TheMorningShow.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorning News. 12.00 To Be Advised 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG,R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.35 Into SouthAmerica With Nick Knowles (PGa) Nick Knowles reaches Argentina.

8.30 8Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) Gameshow, featuring contestants Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Roisin Conaty andPhilWang. 9.25 NeverMind TheBuzzcocks. (M) Hosted by GregDavies.

10.05 Have IGot News ForYou

U.S. (Mals) Hosted by Roy Wood Jr 11.00 SBS WorldNewsLate.

11.30 ACriminal Affair (Mals) 1.10 Pray ForBlood. (MA15+av, R) 3.00 Inside The Modelling Agency.(Ml, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer.(R) 4.25 Bamay.(R) 5.00 NHK World EnglishNewsMorning. 5.30 ANCPhilippines The World Tonight.

6.00 SevenNews. 7.00 Home And Away (PGa) Harper fears for her unbornchild

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Modern Italians, Simone and Viviana, takeonthe traditional Italians, Mikeand Pete, at Kitchen HQ 9.00 Murder In ASmallTown. (Premiere, Mav) Adetectivemovesto aquiet, coastal town only to encounter numerous murder mysteries.

10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) Hondo’s long-time friend asks for help 11.30 TheLatest: SevenNews. 12.00 Lopez Vs.Lopez. (PGals) 12.30 Satisfaction. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrentAffair

7.30 RBT. (Madl) Alook at random breath-test patrols.

8.30 Murder Down Under: Bodies In TheBarrelsPt2

9.30 AKillerMakes ACall:Lewis. (MA15+av) Takesa look at the case of DawnLewis, whofatally stabbed her lodgerGlenn Richards. 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Chicago Med (MA15+amv) Asher helps awoman from arural clinic 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping (R)

4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACurrent Affair (R) 5.00 TodayEarly News 5.30 Today

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by GrantDenyer.

6.30 TheProject. Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Dessert Masters. (PGl) The five remaining contestants musttellthe judgesa compelling story across three different tasty desserts. 8.40 Matlock. (PGals) Matty’srusty trialskillsare put to the test during awrongfulterminationcase. 9.40 Five Bedrooms. (Mls) Ainsleyis stunned to learn fromher stepmother that her father has died suddenly 10.40 10’s LateNews. Coverage of news, sportand weather 11.05 TheProject. (R) Alook at theday’snews. 12.05 TheLate ShowWith Stephen Colbert (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBSMornings. 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hypothetical. 1.25 The Real Stories Of Basketball 2.20 Nuts And Bolts. 2.50 Munchies Guide To Northern England. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The80s 6.15 Curse Of OakIsland. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats 8.30 MOVIE: James Blunt: One Brit Wonder.(2023) 10.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map 9.30 NBC Today 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money &Your Life 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 SurfPatrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country 6.30 BargainHunt. 7.30

7MATE (73,64) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 2.00 Shortland St 2.30 The Cook Up 3.00 Jarjums 3.25 TheWorld AccordingToGrandpa. 3.35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 KenyaWildlifeDiaries. 7.30 Who Do YouThink YouAre? 8.30 Karla Grant

6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And TheBand. 7.20 Bluey 7.30 Shaun The Sheep 7.35 LittleLunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 9.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level 9.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 IDream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 TheNanny 4.30 The Addams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 LoveIsland Australia. 10.00 MOVIE: Austin Powers In Goldmember (2002, M) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Love IslandUK. 2.00 TheNanny 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Border Security 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.Adelaide 500.H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing Supercars Championship.Round 12. Adelaide 500 Day 2. Highlights. 4.30 TalkingW 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 8.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. 9.30 Bamazon. 10 30 JadeFever. 11.00 Late Programs.

2.00 The Reserve. 3.00 AntiquesRoadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: AliveAnd Kicking. (1958) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow 7.30 DeathInParadise 8.40 TheGood Karma Hospital. 9.40 Agatha

9GO! (93, 82) 6am Flash Of Genius. Continued. (2008,PG) 7.45 The GreatDictator.(1940,PG) 10.00 5To7.(2014 M) 11.50 The Justice Of BunnyKing.(2021, M) 1.45pm Race.(2016,PG) 4.15 Phil Tippett:Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019,PG) 5.50 The KidsAre Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 7.30 LikeFather,Like Son. (2013,PG, Japanese) 9.45 Broker.(2022, M, Korean) 12.10am Late Programs.

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Tuesday, November 19

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

SEVEN (7,6)

NINE (9,8) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Teenage Boss: Next Level (R) 10.30 Secret Science. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 ParliamentQuestion Time. 3.00 ABite To Eat WithAlice.(R) 3.30 Long Lost Family.(PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.(R)

6am MorningPrograms. 9.10 ForThe Love Of Dogs.(PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7 (PGa, R) 11.00 Secret Cities.(PG,R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 HaveI Got News ForYou U.S. (Mals, R) 2.50 The Weekly Football Wrap. (R) 3.20 Plat Du Tour 3.30 The GreatSeparation. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS WorldNews

7.30 GreatCoastal Railway Journeys: DoverToMargate. (PG) Hosted by MichaelPortillo

8.30 TheZelensky Story. (Final, PG) The Zelenskys reveal what happened in the firsthoursofthe Russianinvasion. 9.30 World’sGreatestTrain Journeys From Above:Copper CanyonRailway (R) Alook at the luxuryElChepe train. 10.25 SBS WorldNewsLate. 10.55 Babylon Berlin. (Manv) 12.45 Son Of.(MA15+av, R) 2.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour ChinaBitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC PhilippinesThe WorldTonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The MorningShow.(PG) 11.30 SevenMorningNews 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 CatchPhrase. (PG, R) 3.00 TheChase. (R) 4.00 SevenNews At 4. 5.00 TheChase Australia.

6.00 SevenNews.

7.00 Home And Away (PGa) Eden tells Cash to back off 7.30 My Kitchen Rules (Final, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Defying Gravity:Curtain Rises On Wicked. Takesabehindthe-sceneslookatUniversal Pictures’ two-part adaptation of Wicked

10.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit Wayne goes missing. 11.10 TheLatest: SevenNews.

11.40 Air Crash Investigations: No Warning. (PGa, R) 12.45 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)

1.45 Your Money& Your Life. (PG,R)

2.00[VIC]HomeShopping.

4.00 NBCToday 5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

TEN (10, 5)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: ACountry Christmas Harmony.(2022, PGa, R) Brooke Elliott, Brandon Quinn. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30[VIC]TippingPoint Australia.(PG) 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30[VIC]WINNews.

6.00 9News

7.00 ACurrent Affair

7.30 Travel Guides (PG,R)Ordinary Aussiestakeonthe joboftravelcritics.

8.30 TheGrand Tour (Ml, R) Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Johannesburg, South Africa.

9.50 9News Late.

10.20 RestoMyRide Australia. (R) The crew builds acustomMustang 11.20 Transplant. (MA15+m)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Our State On APlate. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 TheGardenGurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’sVoice Of Victory.(PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair.(R) 5.00 TodayEarly News 5.30 Today

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer 6.30 TheProject Alook at the day’snews. 7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls) Hosted by TomGleeson. 8.40 TheCheap Seats. (Final, Mal) Presenters MelanieBracewelland Tim McDonald takea look at the week that was. 9.40 Law&Order: SVU. Clay consults withBenson when awomanisfound gravely injuredata remote campground. 10.40 10’s LateNews. Coverage of news, sportand weather

5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55

10.35 Late Programs.

FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 TheAddams Family 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 IDream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 TheNanny 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 LoveIslandAustralia 9.50 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’sBaby.(2016,M) 12.15am Seinfeld. 1.15 Love Island:

6.15 CurseOfOak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8Out Of 10 Cats DoesCountdown. 8.30 Hoarders 10.05 HaveIGot News ForYou U.S. 11.00 Bloodlands. 12.05am Late Programs. 6am MorningPrograms. 9.00 Left Off The Map 9.30 NBC Today Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country 2.00 CreekToCoast. 2.30 My GreekOdyssey 3.30 Left Off TheMap 4.00 SurfPatrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 CallThe Midwife. 8.30 Inspector GeorgeGently. 10.30 TheYorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 TV Shop 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of OurLives. 12.55 TheYoung And TheRestless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Good Karma Hospital. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow 3.35 MOVIE: TheMan Who Haunted Himself.(1970,PG) 5.30

Call forGippsland Lakesaudit

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Mr Waites said Gippsland Ports did not claim dredging was “environmentally positive”, but it was undertaken in compliance with strict environmental conditions set by state and federal agencies, so as not to create anegative environmental impact on the Lakes.

Mr Waites said increased tidal speed wasuntrue and Mr Scott has been provided with data on continuous current monitoring GippslandPorts undertakes, which proved his assertiontobe incorrect.

“Gippsland Ports dredges in accordance with acarefullyconsidered and approved design that allows access to the fishing fleet and vessels that typicallyuse the Gippsland Lakes. That is 3m draft +/-tide, swell, under keel clearance,” he said.

“Gippsland Ports dredgestomaintain adepth that optimises safety, within the approved limits set by government, in an endeavour to ensure consistent and reliable vessel access to and from the Gippsland Lakes.

“The vegetation die back has occurred since 1889 and has beenreplaced naturallyand in some cases artificially by alternate salt tolerant vegetation.

“Increased tidal speed, as statedpreviously, is simply untrue.”

Mr Waites said Gippsland Ports worked with agencies such as the state Department of Energy, Environment, andClimateAction (DEECA), Parks Victoria, Gurnaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and East Gippsland Catchment ManagementAuthority (EGCMA)toprotectmigratory and indigenous birds.

Gippsland Ports,hesaid, had spent $500,000 on studies, reports and plansrequired by the permitting authorities to investigate the likely impacts of dredging, and these are used to inform the permitting authorities conditions attached to permits and consents.

“Gippsland Ports onlydredges within permitted limits,” Mr Waites said.

Mr Waitessaidthe islands being renourishedfor shorebird habitat were remote from the entrance channel dredging, and have been eroded overmany yearsbyvessel activity in close-by Aurora, Grange and Steamer channels.

“All sedimentsare sampled for contaminants to ensure they are well below concentrations in the dredging guidelines and suitable for shoreline rehabilitation,” he said.

“There are no contaminants of concern in the material being dredged and placed. The

renourishment program has been very successful collaboration of DEECA, Parks Vic,GLaWAC, EGCMA and apast program was recognised with an environmental award.”

Numerous studies and audits have been carried out, ledprincipallybythe catchment management authority, and they are continuing, Mr Waites said.

“Mr Scott does not agree with the findings, however has not produced any peer reviewed research to support hisviews,” he said.

Mr Waites’ comments were supported by the EGCMA.

Earlier this year, federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester spoke in favour of an independent audit of the ecologicalhealth of the Gippsland Lakes.

Speaking in parliament, Mr Chester said he was concernedthatthe catchment’s lack of monitoring and active management wouldcompromise the system’s future.

“The Gippsland Lakes are magnificent, and I’m not suggesting they are in crisis, but the time for action is now,and not when we have amajor algal bloom or other problems,” Mr Chester said.

“It’sthe environmental future of the lakes and rivers in my region that causes me the most concern and an ongoing failure to properly measure, manage and take practical action to improve water quality, reduce the impact of pests,and ensure the lakes are passed on to future generations.

“I have repeatedly raised concerns on behalf of constituents regarding the ecological condition of the Lakes, the lack of comprehensive monitoring of water quality and other issues, the disjointed management structure, and the failure to undertake an independent audit since 1998.”

Mr Chester wrote to federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek, asking for an audit.

In its response, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) statedthe federal governmentdid not have arole in the day-to-day management of waterways and catchments in Victoriaand was not responsible for undertaking environmental audits of the nature Mr Chester requested.

“The responsibility for management of Ramsar wetlands and maintenance of their ecological character sits primarily with the sitemanager who is generally the landowner or legal manager of the land within the Ramsar site,” adepartment representative wrote.

“The Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site is acomplex system withparts of the site managed by different organisations including Parks Victoria, the

Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and ClimateAction, the EastGippsland Shire Council, the Wellington Shire Council and traditional owners. Other organisationsalsohave key responsibilities that impact the management of the site.

“The Australian government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is the Australian administrative authority for the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (known as the Ramsar Convention). In this role, DCCEEW continues to liaise with the Victorian government on the management and condition of Victorian Ramsar sites.

“DCCEEW also administersseveral pieces of legislation that can impact the ecological character of aRamsarsite, notably the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Under the EPBC Act, theecological character of aRamsar site is amatter of national environmental significance. Any action that may have asignificant impact on the ecological character of aRamsarsiteshould be

referred to the environment minister for approval for consideration under the EPBC Act.”

The department representative noted there had beenconsiderable monitoring and research undertaken at the site since the original audit was undertaken by the CSIRO in 1998.

“This newer information is already being used to inform the management of the site. Ialsonote thatVictoriahas previously decided not to support arevision to the audit, as it is unlikely to provide significant additional benefit over current management arrangements and programs,” they wrote.

“It is likely that therewill continue to be ecological challengestothe site, particularly underachanging climate. DCCEEW willcontinue to engagewith Victoria and other stakeholders to maintain awareness of sitecondition and management actions being undertaken.

“DCCEEW will continue to support the documentation and maintenance of the ecological character of the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar site whereand as it can. Ihave passed your concerns on to the Victorian government.”

Police, TAFE teachersdemandbetter pay and conditions

TomHayes and Katrina Brandon

POLICE all over the stateand local TAFE teachers are the latest to demonstrate their plight.

Victorianpolice officersdemonstrating protected industrialaction recentlyentered phase two, ramping up their efforts for increased wages.

Asmall rally of TAFE teachers was also held in Morwell recently outside the office of Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing, as the Australian Education Union reported 71 per centofTAFE teachers were considering leaving the profession. Like police, TAFE teachers are calling for better pay. The AEU estimated that from January next year, an experienced TAFE teacher would be paid almost $9000 less than asimilarly experienced school teacher.

AEU Gippsland organiser Jeff Gray said TAFE teachers hadn’t had apay rise in two years.

“We are calling on HarrietShing to put alot more pressure on the state government and down on the Premier to dissolve adispute by doing something aboutworkloadand puttingavery significant pay deal on the table,” Mr Gray said.

“Nothing has beenofferedtoreducethe workload, and nothinghas been offeredfor pay but three per cent. The three per cent deal will keep TAFE

teachers well below school teachers,probably $8-9000 annually. We have significant shortages across our TAFE and still have Australia’s lowest funded TAFE system.”

Mr Gray told the GippslandTimes AEU members were currently disappointed and frustrated. He also said one of the problems they were having was that TAFElostteachers whowent back on the tools or back into the industry to make more money, putting more workload on other teachers.

In response to the AEU, Ms Shing said she was constantly advocating for the community, including TAFE teachers who help workers learn new skills.

“I am looking forward to meeting with our hardworking TAFE teachers and supporting the valuable work they do,” she said.

“Recent discussions between the union and the TAFEs have been constructive, and we expect the union and the Victorian TAFE Association to reach an agreement soon.

“The government encourages the parties to continue bargainingingood faith, to ensure the proposed agreement is within our wages policy -while delivering afair outcome for our critically needed TAFE educators.”

Officers reject offer

VICTORIA Police’s

agreement was due to expire last year, and investigations began as to how conditions could be improved for police officers. Once those proposals were made, negotiations began for the 2024 EBA.

Victoria Police are asking for asix per cent annual pay rise over fouryears, with 8.5-hour shifts to allow time for members to ‘kit-up’ and ‘de-kit’ during their paid hours.

Apolice officer,who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to the Gippsland Times regarding the state of the force and the PIA.

“Basically, we are overworked and underpaid. The cost of living is going through the roof and what we’ve been offered isn’t even in line,” they said.

Police unanimously voted ‘no’ to the first offer last month, which included apay rise of four per cent over four years,triggering the implementation of phase two.

“Thisisthe first time ever that the majority vote hasbeen a‘no’, and they’ve had to go back to the drawing board,” the police officer added.

Theoffer also included nine-hour shifts, which would include an extra day off every fortnight, howeverthe reality was it wouldnot be fully implemented for almost four years, and only if there were sufficient swornmemberstofacilitate it.

The Police Association of Victoria (TPAV) gave an update to the Gippsland Times regarding the

EBA negotiations and PIA.

“There have been no negotiations with Victoria Police for some weeks now over the EBA. Victoria Police has applied to the FairWork Commission for an intractable bargaining declaration that seeks to have FWC decide the future pay and conditions of our members,” aTPAV spokesperson said.

“ThePolice Association has opposed this and we continue to encourage Victoria Police to come back to the bargaining table and negotiate afair pay rise for its members.

“Meanwhile, industrial action remains ongoing with our members voicing their displeasure with the government and Victoria Police by scrawling messages on police cars -to alert the public to the ongoing plight of our members.

“Our members are also sitting off speedcameras to alertmotorists to their locationand strip revenue from the government. They are speaking to media about the impact this pay dispute is having on them, withdrawing from ‘voluntary duties’ shifts and withholding statistical data.

“(The protected industrial action) is really highlighting to the members how much extra time they are putting in.”

Despite the PIA in place, officershave pledged to maintaincommunity safetyand prioritise the community’s needs above all.

Gippsland Portsand the East Gippsland CatchmentManagement Authority have refuted claims made about thehealth of the Gippsland Lakes.

Photo: Contributed

Policeofficers continue to write messages on theirvehicles as part of their actions for improved payand conditions.

Photo: TomHayes

TAFE teachersrallied in from of the Morwell office of stateMPHarriet Shing. Photo:Katrina Brandon

Art circle art fair this Saturday

StefanBradley

SALE Art Circle will be holding its biannual art fair this Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Entry to the event, located at the Sale Greyhounds upstairs functionroom is free to all, and will feature the talent of the Sale Art Circle members, whose artwork will be available for sale. Complimentary snacks will be provided.

The late Glenn Howell’s paintings will be on display. Funds raised from the sale of Glenn’s art will be donated to the Heart Foundation. Glenn was aSale ArtShowregular and the group sponsored aportrait section at the Sale Show in

his honour. The Sale Art Circle meets every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm at the Sale Greyhounds committee room. It’s asocial dayand an opportunity forartistic expression, with about 25 people showing most weeks.

Speaking to the Gippsland Times last Wednesday, Sale ArtCirclemember Anne Fleming said the art fair would allow locals to see what the group was about. “We have awonderful time. Wednesday is the best dayofthe week for me and alot of other like-minded people,” Ms Fleming said. Paintings willbefor sale and there willbearaffle.

The first prize is artwork donated by local artist Annette Walker.

Treasurer Leonne Seymour said everyone has a wide range of skills and are willing to teach.

“Everyone usesdifferent materials. Most use acrylic, some do watercolour, or use graphite pencils,” she said.

“We had areally good turnout at the last art fair two yearsago. People weresurprised by the calibreofthe work.”

Peter Gray from Nambrok,who has been afulltime painter for years,described painting as a“very therapeutic process”.

“The enjoyment is like amechanic putting effort

Celebrating transformation and innovation in public health

THE 2024 Primary Health Awards will celebrate outstanding achievements and innovation across Gippsland, with this year’s theme “Transformation” honouringteamsthathave drivenimpactfulchange in patientcare, workplace culture,and access to healthcare Thirty-four nominees have been named across four categories: transforming practice through multidisciplinary care,transformingworkplace culture, transforming care through digital solutions, and transforming access to care through inclusive practice. The event, hosted by Gippsland Primary Health Network(PHN),isanopportunitytocelebrateand reflect on the rapid change and innovation taking

place in the health care sector.

Loch Sport MedicalCentreand Latrobe Community Health Services were nominated in twocategories, including transforming access to care through inclusive practice, in which the Royal Flying Doctor Service was also in the short-list.

GippslandPHN chief executive Amanda Proposch congratulated the nominees, thanking everyone who had entered the awards.

“The breadth, quality and strength of the nominations speaks to the incredible work happening in health care in Gippsland,” she said.

“The nominees are driving genuine innovation and transformationincare for people in our region.

I’m excited to have an opportunity where we can

into building the car, rather than driving the car. It’s the same with painting. It’sabout getting it to the finishing stage and then being happy with it,” he said.

“You’re never 100 per cent happy with it. But you get to about 90 per cent after struggling with 60 per cent.”

The group hasbeen successfulinacquiringa quick response grantfrom WellingtonShire Council (about$1400). The money will go towards covering the cost of the event, including advertising, venue hireand food.For more information, visit the official Sale Art Circle group on Facebook, www. facebook.com/groups/348012303007385/ or email saleartcircle1@gmail.com

Cancer fundraiserat Maffra GC

THIS month, the Maffra Golf Club’s 12th hole will be the centre of attention as Mac Waste Group runs aspecial fundraiser in honour of Jaydn Ross.

Earlier this year, Jaydn was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, aform of cancer. Thanks to his strength, resilience, and the unwavering support of his community, Jaydn is now cancer-free and has made a full recovery.

To celebrate his victory over cancer and raise funds for cancerresearchand support services,Mac Waste Group has partnered with the Maffra Golf Club to host amonthlong golf challenge. The fundraiser takes place at the par three 12th hole, with golfers invited to take part throughout November.

For just $15, participants can purchase a custom MacWaste Group golf ball, which they can keep as amemento of the event. Alternatively, for $10,golfers mayuse their own ball.

The event offers exciting prizes, including $5000 for anyone who hits ahole-in-one and $2500 for the golfer who lands closest to the hole.

So far, 130 balls havebeen sold, but they're hoping to sell 600.

come together to recognise and celebrate this work."

The awards nominees range from small remote clinics to someofGippsland’s largesthealth services, and capture creativity and innovation in thehealthcare sector in Gippsland -from clinics offering virtual care solutions to new community-led models of care.

The event will also feature keynote speaker Dr Nick Coatsworth, one of Australia’s foremost experts in healthcare and atrusted voice in providing clear, evidence-based information to help guide public health policies and individual behaviour.

The winners will be announced at Gippsland PHN’s annual generalmeeting and awards ceremony on November 20.

Mac Waste Group, known for its commitment to supporting the local community, encourageseveryone—whether they’re an avid golfer or just looking to have some fun —toget involved in thisimportant cause. The fundraiser aims to raise essential funds for cancer research, helpingthose affected by cancer while celebrating Jaydn’sincredible recovery. So, grab your clubs, head down to the Maffra Golf Club, and show your support for Jaydn and others battlingcancer. It’s an opportunity to be part of something truly specialwhileenjoying around of golfand the chance to win big.

AlisonElliot from Maffra,a member of the Sale Art Circle, said she was“quite shocked”towin the Carole Darby Memorial Art Prize and becomethe champion in the Exhibit in Art Section at the SaleShow with this painting.

The Sale ArtCircle is avery inclusive and supportive group, and a perfect place to meet for those new to the area.

Artists canoften spend hoursalone painting, butthe SaleArt Circle is a chance to practise thecraft together

Peter Gray from Nambrok.

Sale Art Circle member Anne Fleming.

Sale Art Circle secretary Viv Goddard, from Sale, paints from aphotoshe took.

Photos: Stefan Bradley

Community Corner

Producers market

SAL EP rod uce rs Marke tw ill

be held this Saturday from 8am on the DawsonStsideofSale Showgrounds.

With many stallholders in attendance, among items on offer will be handmade clothing and accessories,wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, photography, plants and flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs,cupcakes, bread, honey, jams and preserves.

Sale Angling Clubwill be cooking up egg and bacon muffins and sausages; freshly brewed coffee will also be available.

All goods are either grownor manufactured by the seller.

For morei nfo rmat ion phon e Karen on 0409 697 254.

Climate network AGM

THE Wellington ClimateAction Network will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, November 21, from 7.30pm at the Bond Street Event Centre, 10 Bond St, Sale.

Guest speaker Brett Singh from Marathon Future Industries will talk about progress and issues on the transitiontonew energy sources.

There will be discussion about the road to net zero carbon emissions, the nuclear debate and climate matters aheadofthe 2025 election.

CWAcooking demo

THE final cooking demonstration for the year will be held by the North Gippsland CWA Group on Thursday, November 21, from

10am in the Sale CWA clubrooms, McArthur St. Members, guests and the public are welcome to the demonstration, whichwill be about baking Christ mas goodi es, incl uding shortbread.

Cost is $10 per person and includes morning tea.

To register attendance phone Ann on 0427 310 057.

Upswing at Bundy Hall

THE UpswingMini Festwill be held at the Bundy Hall on Friday, November 22, between6pm and 9pm.

Come for anight of live music, bold art, food trucksand local makers.

Catch rising stars Billie Stokes, Dane Nichols, and EmJ Nook, and enjoy aheadline setfrom Harry HookIsReal,plus, see student artwork come to lifewith stunning

projections and shop fromyoung creators at market stalls. There will be freefood trucks, drinks and lawn games. The Upswing Mini Fest, for youth aged 12 years and over, is afree event, but bookings essential at www.trybooking.com/CWCEQ

Avon CWAcraft

THE Avon Coun try Women ’s Association will host acraft material destash morning on Saturday, November 23, from 9am to noon in the Stratford SeniorCitizens rooms, Dixon St. Stay and enjoy acuppa with membersand learn what they do each year to support the community. Please note there aren’t any EFTPOS facilities in the clubrooms.

For morei nfo rmat ion phon e Dianne on 0413 569 954.

CWAbake sale

IT’S abusy time for local CWA, with the Bundalaguah branch hosting aChristmas bake sale on Saturday, November 23, from 9am to 1pm at the CWA rooms on MacArthur St, Sale. Puddings, slices, sponges, cakes

and other baked goods will be on sale

Araffleisbeing held for asponge cakemadebyaprize-winning baker.

There are no EFTPOS facilities on site and cash will be required for all purchases. For more information phone the Bundalaguah CWA on 0428 446 340.

Ride the Rail Trail

HEYFIELD Community Resource Centre and Heyfield Adventure Hub will host Ride the Rail Trail on Saturday, November 23.

Riderswill gather in Cowwarr, wherethe Gippsland Plains Rail Trail crosses Main St, and start riding the 21-kilometre trek to Tinamba at 9.30am.

Two pricingoptions are available: for $15, riders receive asnack and drinkinHeyfield,while$30 includes the snack and drink plus focaccia at Tinamba (drinksatthe hotel are additional). Shuttle bus transfers back to Cowwarr are included in both packages.

To reserveaspot,phone 5148 2100, email coord inato r@ heyfield.net,orscanthe QR code.

New kid on the block

Laurinda and Luke Hanratty,Maffra West Upper,are proud to announce the birth of Athena Jade Hanratty,born October 28, 2024, at Sale Hospital. A sister for Valerie.

The Gippsland Times welcomes photos of new born babies. The following details need to be included when submitting babypics:

● Babies name; ● Date of birth;

● Siblings (if any);

● Hospital born at, and;

● Parents’ name and hometown. If motherswould like their maiden name in brackets, please indicate.

Send your photos to news@gippslandtimes.com.au,with‘baby photo’ in the subject line.

with Da vid Braithwaite

Scan this QR code to book your spotonRide the Rail Trail on November23.

The SaleProducers Marketwill be heldthis Saturdayatthe Sale Showgrounds. Photo: Contributed

Locals ca shing in cont ainers

ErikaAllen

NEARLY 10.7 million containers have been returned across WellingtonShire in the 12 months since the stategovernment launchedthe Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), earning locals around $1 million.

The state government launched the program on November 1, 2023, with the aim of helping divert 80 per cent of material from landfill by 2030. The scheme allows Victorians to return eligible drink containers for a10-centrefundat647 return points across the state.

One year later, one billion containers have been returned.

Before CDS Vic was launched, drink containers were among the most littered items in Victoria. Over the past12months, however, one-thirdof containers have been saved from landfill and recycled through the scheme.

Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulossaid there was much to celebrate on the anniversary: local job creation, teaching kids about recycling and safeguarding the environment.

Mr Dimopoulos also said CDS Vic was the country’s number one scheme. If it was acompetition, Sale and district residents can be proud for afew reasons.

VicReturn,the organisationcoordinatingCDS Vic, confirmed that the TamboRecycling Centre depot in Sale processed 9.8 million containers since the scheme launchedlastyear, earning locals $980,000.

Tim Russell, CDS Vic supervisor at the Sale depot, said the numbers were unbelievable.

“We’re open six days aweek, (and) we’vebeen averaging around 30,000 aday,” Mr Russell said.

“When Istarted here, we expected 9000 or 10,000 cans and bottles aday. We’ve never had aday that slow. Our minimum is usually around 20,000; it’s mind-blowing, really.”

The Sale depot accounts for 92 per cent of Wellington’s containersreturned.Belowisa breakdown of eightmajor Return-It points in Wellington:

 CDS Vic Depot Sale operated by Tambo Recycling Centre: 9,811,971 containers returned;

 Gippsland Hotel Sale RVM (reverse vending machine): 566,567 containers returned;

 Return-It Yarram RVM: 222,264 containers returned;

 Stratford Bowling Club OTC (over-thecounter): 27,755 containers returned;

 Dargo River Inn OTC: 17,014 containers returned;

 Heyfield Community Resource Centre RVM: 14,963 containers returned;

 Astron Sale OTC: 8,402 containers returned, and;

 Loch Sport Community House OTC: 3109 containers returned.

At the Sale depot, people drive through and unload their containers with assistancefrom staff.

According to Mr Russell, amachine scans and sorts bottles and cans, using air to separatelighter aluminiumorplastic containers from heavier glass bottles. The containers are then carried alonga chuteand prepared for transport by truck to Melbourne, where they’re fully sorted.

Of all the containers returned since the scheme started,around 50 per cent have been aluminium, 30 per cent plastic and 17 per cent glass. Once recycled, these containers get asecond life as new bottles, cans and other products.

It seems peopleare starting to understand the scheme’s value beyond getting 10 cents back for every container returned. For employees at the Sale depot,this is evident in how peoplereturn their containers.

“Initially, therewas alot of rubbish in with their cans and bottles. Now everyone’s sort of come on board and the cans are all nice and clean most of the time,” Mr Russell said.

He noted that,althoughimproved, peoplestill returned containers in single-useplastic bags, which the depot could not accept; instead, they encouragedreusable cardboard boxes, bins, or bags

“A byproduct of this is we’ve got asmall cardboardprocessing plant here. We never expected cardboard, but we tell everyone to bring theminin cardboard boxes because we send that cardboard straightinto our recycling plant,” Mr Russell said.

Beyond keeping containersout of landfills, the scheme also benefitscommunity groups, charities, and children who save up for special purchases.

Mr Russell saidmanykids and retirees regularly collected cans from friends, family, and roadside pickups. He added the depot’s team had come to knowthese regularcollectors, all of whomwere making great contributions.

“There’s alittle boy, he’s probably about 11 or 12 (years old), and he comes in regularly. He collects

Milestone for Maffra Uniting Church

THIS year marks 120 years of worship at St Andrew's Church, Maffra.

Initially awooden building was erected with rough planks on blocks.

Although Christian worship in Maffra had begun many years before, it was in 1904 that worship commenced at St Andrew's in the current building on Pearson St.

For almost 75 years, as St Andrew's Presbyterian Church,the red brick church with its familiar bell tower was home to Maffra and district Presbyterian folk.

In 1977, most congregations from the Methodist churches,two thirds of the Presbyterianchurches and almost all of the Congregational churches in Australia formedthe UnitingChurch of Australia. St Andrew's Church has been the worship centre for the MaffraUniting Church Parish since then

The parish brings together people raisedin different traditions and from many places.

Over 120 years many ministers have led worship, ably supported by lay preachers and guest speakers. The sense of community withinthe congregation remains strong.

Maffra Uniting Church extends awarm welcometoeveryone to joinitcelebrate120 yearson Sunday, November 17, from 10am for worship followed by afinger food lunch from 11.30am. People unable to attend the worship are welcome to join the lunch.

The church will also be open on the day from 2pm to 4pm for anyone who would like to visit and see the stained glass windows and interior. For catering purposes, RSVP attendance to MaffraUC1@gmail.com

cans, and he’s saving up for abikethat’s $320. Iask him each time how much he’s up to, and he was at $110 the other day,” Mr Russell said.

Another person Mr Russell has come to know is Ray Johnson.

Ray and Belinda Johnson, who have owned the Loch Sport caravan park for 10 years, have donated over $11,000 to the local community. Since December, they have been collecting trailer-loads of containers,delivering them to the Sale depot, and donating all proceeds.

They have purchasedanew windsock for the ambulance helipad, donated $1000 to Foodbank, and contributed another $1,000 to the Our Haven Wildlife Shelter in Stradbroke. They’ve also supported Loch SportCommunity Care and are working towards buying adefibrillator.

Mr Johnson said they initially set out to assist the Loch Sport PrimarySchool, amajor beneficiary of their generosity.

Explaining their decision to donate all proceeds, Mr John son said, “We’r et ry ing to help the community.”

Working together with their son, the Jonhsons regularly load up atrailer with containersfor delivery to the Sale depot. Their largest haul so far, over 5000 containers, brought in $506.

“And alot of the community come and put their stuff in here too insteadofcollecting the money themselves,” Mr Johnson added.

Mr Russell expected the scheme would keep growing as more people hear about it.

To participate in CDS Vic, collect eligible drink containers marked with a10c label (often located near the barcode), visit cdsvic.org.au to find a refund point, and bring in your containers for cash, electronic payment, vouchers, or make adonation to alocal group. The Tambo Recycling Centre, Sale, is open Monday to Saturday between8.30am and 4.30pm

The Johnsons arebusiest collecting containers in summer,with holidayslike therecent Melbourne Cup long weekend, Christmasand Easter busytoo. Photo: Contributed

Rayand BelindaJohnson, owners of the Loch Sport caravan parkhanding acheque to Damien Lappin,principal of Loch Sport PrimarySchool

Photo: Contributed

Joe Burns, FinnLutton, Milla Anderson, IanMarr andCDS Vic supervisor TimRussell arepart of the team thatprocess containersatthe Tambo Recycling Depot,Sale

Photo: ErikaAllen

The MaffraUniting Churchwill celebrate 120years on Sunday.

Photo:Contributed

Popular trail ride this Sunday

TAMBO Upper TrailRiding Club willride this Sunday from the the old Melwoodschool picnicarea on Boggy Creek Rd, north of Bairnsdale.

The ride hasbecomeafixed eventonthe club calendar due to its popularity with the riders.Ride leader Mandy Smith has been supported by other club riders and put alot of effort into mapping out asafe ride that offers variety and great scenery.

Of particular interest are the old Chinese rock gold diggings and the spectacular gorge on Boggy Creek. Time will be taken for riders to dismount and have agood look at these sites.

Ride out time will be 10am sharp and will return before 3pm. Riders should bring asaddlebag lunch and afternoon tea to share at the floats.

The starting point is at the old Melwood school, 685 Boggy CreekRd, Melwood. Riders shouldtake

their horsemanureaway or scatter it under the treesawayfromthe picnic area.

The October ride was out of Briagolong.

The morning section was along ferny tracks and trails which led to along steep climb up to the Horse GroundsLook-out and fire tower. The 360-degree views were spectacular, the horses and riders stopped to soak in the outlook.

The group then dropped downlower for lunch and awelcome break for recovery for the horses.

The return route to the floats featured acouple of steep descents which the horses handled well.

On returning to the floats, the horses were washed down,watered and tendedtoafter their hard day. Afternoon tea was then enjoyed in Lyn King’s backyard.

Tambo rides are held on the thirdSundayofevery

Galbraith rememberedatmeeting

THE subject of the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists’ Club meetingonFriday, November 22, will be world-famousGippslandbotanistand writerJean Galbraith.

Dr MeredithFletcher, who was director of the Centrefor Gippsland Studies at Monash Gippsland for 20 years, has written abiography of Ms Galbraith.

In her presentation, Dr Fletcher will provide an overview of Ms Galbraith’s writing on Australian flora for adiverse readership including naturalists, gardeners and children.

Ms Galbraith was afounding member of the Latrobe Valley FieldN at urali sts Club. She discovered severalnew plant species, including the Wellington mint bush.

Following on from Dr Fletcher's talk, thismonth's general excursion on Saturday, November 23, will be to the western side of Tyers Park enjoying the wildflowers and birds of this area's lowland and damp forest.

To reach the start of the excursion, turn north

 THERE will be three craft workshops in November at Maffra Neighbourhood House.

Alcohol ink pictures is next level, and will be held next Wednesday, November 20, between 1pm and 3pm. The $50 cost includes all materials.

ACricut Christmas workshop will also be next Wednesday, November 20, from 7pm until 10pm.

Cost $25.

Afabric Christmastree decorations workshop will be held on Thursday, November 21, 10am untilnoon.The cost is $10, with all materials supplied.

off the Yallourn North-TyersRdinto Manuels Rd, then take the second road on the right, down Blairs Rd. Follow along under the power lines and just after the entry to Tyers Park and aparking area on the right.

The group will meet for the excursion at 10am.

Everyone is welcome to the meeting and the excursion.

For more information phone Rose on 0410 237 292. Visit www.lvfieldnats.org to register to join the meeting via Zoom.

Bookings are essential for each workshop

Phone 0422 335 155.

 THE annual heritage truck show will be held at the Maffra Recreation Reserve this Saturday and Sunday.

The show will feature big trucks of all ages, model trucks, remote control trucks and live music.

There will be full catering and acoffee van will be available.

Entry costs $10, or $15 for two days, with under 16s free.

Dogs on leads please.

month and are suitable for most standards Visitors are welcome and juniors are also encouraged but must be accompanied by aguardian and able to ride independently.

For moreinformation phone Caroline Driscoll on 0408 963 667 or Sue Cullinan on 0412 526 121.

Recycling Week trip to Kilmany tip

NationalRecyclingWeek is November 11-17.

THIS week is National Recycling Week. Wellington Shire Council will today host atip trip to the Kilmany Resource Recovery Centrewhere people can meet the Wellington Shire waste team.

On the free bus tour people can explore all the ways materials are collected and sorted to be apart of the circular economy, and pick up practicaltipstomanage wasteand become an expert at "getting it sorted".

The bus departs from the PortofSale at 9.30am and returns at 11.30am.

To register, visit trybooking.com and searchfor "National RecyclingWeek TipTrip"

Last month’s ride wasout of Briagolong.

Pausing to honour service

StefanBradley

THE Sale RSL Community Club committee got together with locals at the Sale Cenotaph on Macalister St on RemembranceDay on Monday, to honour and reflectonthe sacrifices made by those soldiers who died to protect the nation.

Millions across Australia joined in to observe aminute’ssilence at 11am

The tradition marksthe end of World War 1, when guns fell silent on the Western Front on November11, 1918. It’s always asombre occasion, but it was avery sunny day in Sale on Monday. About 60-to-70 adults showed up, and dozens of SaleCollege students watched on from their school grounds.

After the catafalque party mounted, Sale RSL &Community Club president Kylie Willmot welcomed all to the occasion. Chaplain Tim Mannix led the prayers.

Squadron Leader Stephen Parker from RAAF Base East Sale was the guest speaker.

“The First World War ended more than acentury ago. Thefighting stopped when an armistice between the Allied powers and Germany came into effect at 11 o’clock on the morning of November 11, 1918,” he said.

“Millions had lost their lives during the war, among them more than 60,000 Australian service personnel

-about oneinfive of those whoserved overseas.”

SQNLDR Parker said memorials across the countryhave been built to remember those who have served and sacrificed.

“We are so very honoured to be standing here today in Sale to remember ours,” he said.

Wreathswere laidbythose involved in the event as well as the public. The Ode, Last Post,and aminute of silence followed. Leading Aircraftwoman at RAAF Base East Sale, Abby Cook raised the flag from half-mast as part of the Rouse.

After the national anthemand a

prayer, the RAAF catafalque party dismountedand presidentWillmot closed the event.

Secretary of the GippslandVeterans Centre and committee member of Sale RSL, Ross Jackson told the Gippsland Times he was happy with the number of people attending overall, andcomplimented the Sale College kids watching on.

“Remembrance Day (turn-out) has always been dwindling, except on weekends. It was great to see the kidsoverthe road witnessing what was going on,” he said.

“2018 was abig one, because that was 100 years. We’re heading into a

new centuryofRemembrance Day, and we’ve been remembering them for along time now.

“So we’ve honoured each and every generation that has come through. We’ve honoured that sacrifice.”

Gippsland Veterans Centre chairman Michael Page also thanked all who were present, including the school kids.

“The schoolkids came out to (observe). It’s the youngergeneration that we reallygot to start teaching about our military past,” he said.

Alight morning tea was offered at the RSL following the service.

Paramedic reflects on RAAF service

FOR Ambulance Victoria (AV) Gippsland regional supportmanager Eddie Wright, Remembrance Day is atimetopause and reflect on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Eddie joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1984. He was aqualified carpenter at the time, but anew Defence partnership set him on apath towards paramedicine.

“I fell into healthcare, initially doing first aid trainingaspart of my carpentry apprenticeship,” Eddie said.

“But there was ajoint venture betweenthe Department of Defence and the ambulance service in the Northern Territory, where defence force search and rescue medics were trained to ambulance level.

“I was part of that training, so when Iwas discharged from the RAAF, Icame to Victoria as aqualified ambulance officer (modern day paramedic).”

During his defence career, Eddie worked in search and rescue and as acombat medic.

One of his most memorable moments came while deployed in Africain1990, following the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) operation.

“I was there for 29 days as part of the pack up and during that time avehicle rolled over with two Australians and aBritish soldier in it,” Eddie said.

“They were injuredwith broken legs and hips,and Iwas amedic that gotassignedto

look after them.”

Eddie said Remembrance Day wasatimeto considerthe lasting impacts of defence force service.

“Remembrance Dayisabout the ones who havepaid theultimate sacrifice –but thatmay not just be because they were killed,” he said.

“It mightbethosewho nowcarrythe burden of mental healthissuesfrom their time in defence,and those struggles are something that is very similar in ambulance.

“I’m pretty lucky not to have picked anything up, because Iknow plenty of people who are battling the demons.

“This quoteresonates with me –‘allgave some, some gave all’.”

Next year,Eddie willreach 35 years of service with AV and he said it’s the same thing he loved about the defence force that keeps him coming back.

“My favourite part of being in the defence force was the comradeship that you develop –I’ve still got friends from my time in defence,” he said.

“And that’sthe same at AV –it’sthe mateship.” Originally known as Armistice Day following the end of World War 1, November 11 was changedtoRemembrance Day after World War 2tocommemorate those who were killed in both World Wars. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11thmonth, aminute’ssilence is observed and dedicated to thosesoldiers who died fighting to protect the nation.

The catafalque partyand members from the RSLand RAAF.

Wreaths at the Sale Cenotaph.

Sale RSL &Community Club President KylieWillmot and SquadronLeader Stephen Parker,who is the Chief Instructor of the SchoolofAir TrafficControl (SATC)atRAAF Base East Sale. Photos: Stefan Bradley

The Braigolong WarMemorial wasadorned with wreaths on Remembrance Day. Photo:ErikaAllen

Leading Aircraftwoman at RAAF Base East Sale, Abby Cook raised the flagfromhalf-mast.

Ross Jackson and MichaelPage.

Brave and beautiful

StefanBradley

THIRTEEN young women attendedthe first 'Brave Beauty Wellness Retreat' in Cape Schanck from October18to20, hosted by the Defining Beauty Through Breast Cancer non-profit charity, which was founded by executive director and Sale local Jo Francis.

Defining Beauty supports young women, aged 20-to-45 who have received acancer diagnosis. The retreat included avariety of workshops and activities designed to promote healing,connection and 'thrivingafter surviving.

The workshops featured journaling, lymphatic brushing, perfume-making, ameditation session, cancer yoga and apyjamaparty.

"Our vision for the retreat was to heal, rest and connect, and it truly was an incredible experience for the thirteenyoung women who attended Throughout the weekend, we provided nourishing meals prepared by aprivate plant-based chef, allowingthe womentorelax and focus on their well-being in asupportive environment," Ms Francis said.

“Other than learning new and valuable skills to take home with them, watching the friendships and connectionsform overthe threedays was incredible. Seeing the laughter, tearsand real connections was heartwarming.”

Sale-based psychologist Tegan McKay of The Mindful Hub presented a'Thriving beyond Surviving' workshop, whichallowed the participants to be vulnerable and open up.

Eight of the 13 women were from the Sale area.

Uniting Vic/Tas and Phillips Foundation donated more than $50,000 to ensure it was fully funded and an incredible experience for these very deserving women who have been through more than anyone should at such ayoung age.

"Thank you Jo for organising such abeautiful weekend away. Ifeel truly spoilt to have been able to attend, and also to open my heart for what has beenthe scariest and saddestyear in my life so far. Ireally hadn’t done it yet as Ihave just been trying to getthroughevery day," ClaireClark, one of the participants, said.

"Thank you again for organising such aperfect weekend, and caring so much about us all. Ihope

the coffee and the sand was bloody good."

From Ms Francis’ own experience with cancer and through running this retreat, she told the GippslandTimes she realised how important it was for these women to havethe opportunityto finally stop and take aminutefor themselves to process what has happened to them.

“Being told youhave cancer is one of the most confronting things that can ever happen to you, and at ayoung age when you have so much going on around you it is hard to justtakeabreath,” she said

“I wish Ihad something like thistoattend whenIwas 26 andfirst diagnosed. When Iwas re-diagnosed in my early 40s twicewith cancer Iknew it was time to get this (retreat) up and running.

In September, Defining Beautyraisedmore than $16,000 to benefit cancer causes during its Glitz and GlamGala at theBallroomSale, thanks to the generosity of the community. Ms Francis also announced at the event that the charity would broaden their focus to all cancers affecting young women, not just breast cancer.

Moregold for Blue Gables

BUILDING on the success of last year’s Gippsland Wine Show, Blue Gables VineyardatUpper Maffra has again excelled, securing three gold medals for its flagship wines at this year’s event.

The vineyard was awarded gold medals for the 2023 Jesse Chardonnay,the 2023 Hanratty Hill Shiraz andthe 2023 Ashton Pinot Noir.

In addition, the vineyard earned asilvermedal for its 2024 pinot gris and bronze medals for both the 2023 sangiovese and 2024 sauvignon blanc.

Blue Gables owner Alistair Hicks said he couldn’t be happier with the result.

“We had an incredible year at the Gippsland wine show last year, winning most successful exhibitor, butthistakes it up anotch for me," he said.

"To achieve gold medals for these three wines is arare feat. It shows the diversity of our vineyard, the quality of the fruit we produce and the attention to detail in the winery. These three wines also sit amongst our personal favourites.

“Gippsland is best knownfor producing quality pinot noir and chardonnay. To consistently achieve great show results for these varieties has reallyhelped ablisho atio

since planting their first vine back in September 2004.

“Our wines continue to get better every year as the vines mature.It’s so rewardingseeing thefruits of our labour being recognisednot just in Gippsland but also nationwide,” Mr Hicks said.

Mr Hicks explained that the 2023 Ashton Pinot Noir also made it into the top 50 pinot noir wines in Australia at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge earlier this month, one of only three producers in Gippsland to do so.

“The pinot noir has only been in the ground for seven years, and has produced some stunning vintages already, so it’s amazingtobealready elevated to one of the best pinot producers in Australia,” he said.

Continuingits streak of success, Blue Gables' Hanratty Hill Shiraz recently won agold medal at the Melbourne Royal Show, one of Australia’s largest and prestigious wine competitions.

The accolades keep coming -BlueGables has also been afive-star rated James Halliday winery since 2019. James Halliday is enowned wine critic and released esteemed.

Photos:Shannell LeePhotography

THREE Wellington Shire projects have received fundingfrom AusNet’s Energy Resilience Community Fund.

Sale-based The Vets received $33,400.20 to upgrade back-up power. Computer data base systems and vaccine storage depend on power to operate, as well as anaesthetic machines during surgery, with power essential to continue providing animal treatment in the event of power outages. The fundingwill enable The Vets’surgery to increase the size of its solar panel system and upgrade the battery system, minimising disruptions and allow for operations to continue during outages. Newry Hall received $30,000 for emergency power. The hall acts as arefuge centre for people during emergenciesand severe weather events. Projectfundingwill provideanemergency power supply with solar, batteries, charging devices, heating and cooling and a generatorfor thecommunity and emergency services to cookfood in the Hall’s commercial kitchen.

Sale Food Support received $20,000 for solar solutions. As acentral regional hub for food relief to adiverse and wide-reachingcommunity, acontinuous powersupply is critical to maintain access to perishable foods in the event of any power outages. The grant will provide funding for asolar system to ensure back-up power is readily available in the event of an outage.

Twenty-four recipients will receive atotal of $650,000 in grants.

AusNet executive general manager distributionAndrew Linnie saidthe company was pleased to be able to help make adifference through the fund.

“The EnergyResilience Community Fund was created to enable projects that will build long-term community energy resilience and provide support to communities duringrecovery the recovery phase of severe weather events which significantly impact the network,” he said.

The retreatfeatured anumber of workshopsfor theparticipants. Pyjama party at the retret

Sale-based psychologistTegan McKay (Left) and Founder and Managing Director of DefiningBeauty,JoFrancis.

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

Looking ba ck on

wasawarded to Barbara from Sale, forthistapestry design depicting ‘The

Show time

TomSpikman,PhilLarge andIan Hollingsworth from Ea Gipp Society wereamong the exhibitors in the Maclachlan Pavilion at the Sale Show. Photo: ErikaAllen

Violet

ving at thebobbing fish stand at theMaffra Sho

Photo: ErikaAllen

Power of Contrast’. Photo: MelanieSykes

Gipps Hooper’s depiction of aHighland cowwon best ex the decorated cakes section at the Sale Show.

Photo: ErikaAllen

Ja bedazzledpeacock wasthe ‘best exhibit’inthe secondary arts (year nine and10) section at the Maffra Show.

Photo:ErikaAllen

Pippa Lambourn, three, hadplenty of success at the recent pony competition, Pippawon thehairiest pony,placed thirdinthe fancy dress competition, and equalsecond for owner thatlooksmost like its pony.She also came first in the healthy lifestyleseggs competition. Photo:Contributed

PaisleyStephens won the competition at the Maffra Show. Photo: Contributed Aylah, seven from Traralgon, wasone of many kids who hadtheir face painted at theMaffra Show. Photo:Erika Allen

We Gilbert’s knitted sweater was the Highest Aggregate entry in the knitting and crochetcategoryatthe Sale Show.

Photo: ErikaAllen

Isla, bobbing ducks at the SaleS Photo: ErikaAllen

Week to thank our farmers

STATE Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath is shining aspotlight on Victorian farmers during National Agriculture Week.

National Agriculture Day will be celebrated this Friday,with the year of ‘grow you good thing’.

Ms Bath said growing up on adairy farm she learned about the complexityand challenges of producing food from paddock to table.

“Every day our farmers use planning, innovation and hard work to grow world class food and fibre for us,” she said.

“Dairy, beef, lamb, pork, chicken meat, crops, eggsand wool, alongwith manynicheagrifoods –wedeliver so much diversity for domestic and internation markets.

“VictoriaisAustralia’s largest agriculture producer, accountingfor 25 per cent or 1.9 million tonnes of goods.

“Thesectoremploys154,000 people, which includes in 69,000 in primary production and 85,000 in food and beverage manufacturing.”

Ms Bath said more than 21,000 farm businesses in Victoria are managing around 11 million hectares of land, that’s the equivalent to 50 per cent of the state’s total land area.

“It standstoreason that more than threequarters of Victoria’s agricultural operations and jobs are located in our regions,” she said.

“Our farmerstruly are the lifeblood of our communities, as the essential work they perform clothes and feeds us.

“Given the important contribution our farmers make to our vibrantcommunities,the wealth of our stateand the nourishment of our residents, it’s time to say thank you for ‘growing ourgoodthings’.”

FMDpartnership extended

BOEHRINGER Ingelheim has been awarded a multi-yearcontract to continue to provide antigen and vaccine supplycapability as part of Australia’s foot and mouth disease (FMD) preparedness.

FMD is asevere, highly contagious viral disease that affects cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and camelid species. An FMD outbreak wouldbedisastrous for Australia’s livestock industry and could wipe out an estimated $80 billion from the industry over 10 years.

Boehringer Ingelheim Australia andNew Zealand head of animal health Christoph Tautphaeus said although FMD had never beendetected in

Australia,being ready to combat an outbreak was critically important.

“The2022FMD situation in Indonesia continues in anumberofprovinces, including Bali. Australia’s world-class biosecurity system has kept the disease at bay, but we mustplan for every eventuality. Vaccines are one brick in the wall that will help keep Australia protected and prepared in the future,” Mr Tautphaeus said.

Foll owing ac omp etitive ten de rp roce ss, Boehringer Ingelheimhas beencontracted by Animal Health Australia (on behalf of commonwealth, state and territory governments, and relevant livestock industries) to maintain an

off-shore antigenbankand rapidly scalable vaccine manufacturing capability.

As Mr Tautphaeus explains, the contract is the continuation of along-standing partnership to strengthen FMD preparedness.

“2024marks two decadesofBoehringerworking collaboratively to ensureAustraliaiswellprepared to respond to an outbreak of FMD, with antigen and vaccine supply capability acrucial component of any response,” he said.

“Boehringer is the global leader in FMD vaccine development and manufacturing, maintaining 13 banks around the world that can be used by a significant number of countries and organisations in the eventofanoutbreak.”

Animal Health Australia chief executive Dr Samantha Allan said Boehringer Ingelheim had been awarded the five-year contract after a detailed assessment of the current FMD risk profile, evaluation of the antigens required for the bank, the number of doses of antigens required and the capabilities of the various international suppliers.

“Boehringer Ingelheim offeredthe best of all these capabilities and has been along-term partner in supporting Australia’s livestock disease response preparedness,” Dr Allan said.

“By maintai ning this capab ility off- shore, Aus tral ia mai nta in si ts FMD- fr ee status which is key to market access for our livesto ck

produ ct exp orts. ”

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health regulatory affairs manager Dr Carolyn Conacher said the FMD vaccine contract haf many components.

“In coordinating Australia’sFMD vaccine supply, we collaborate with Animal Health Australia, governmentdepartments, regulators, and technical advisory groups,” she said.

“In the event of adisease outbreak, we work closely with theAustralian authorities to match the FMD strain identified as the cause of the outbreak to an antigen in the bank and move swiftly to vaccine production.

“Once the right antigen is identified, we can have vaccines ready for deliverytoAustralia within six days.”

Boehringer FMD vaccine is ahighly purified, highpotency inactivatedvaccine withpotential marker properties that allow differentiation between infected and vaccinated animals (DIVA). These vaccines induce an immune response which is different from that inducedbynatural infection. DIV A-c apab le vacc ines allow Austr alia to consideremergency vaccinationaspartofthe response strategy from the day an FMD incursion is detected and provides an optiontorestore the country’s FMD-freetrade statusthroughtesting and surveillance without destroying vaccinated animals.

Member forEastern Victoria Melina Bath hasencouraged everyone to thank afarmerthis National AgricultureDay

Photo: Contributed

Fighting African lovegra ss

THE invasive weed African lovegrass was under the spotlight at the recent GippslandAgricultural Group’sSpring FieldDay, with 79 plots and several managementstrategies dedicatedtofinding the best way to manage it.

The key message fromthe Toms CreekLandcare Group (TCLC) was thataction and follow-up monitoring were the greatest tools.

“Basically, there’s no silver bullet for ALG control,” TCLC’s Craig Bush said “It’sa long-term battle and requires concerted effort, but it is manageable.”

He said the trial beingrun on the Gippsland Research Farm was into its third year, which was not asufficient length of time to fully evaluate the most effective response.

“The interim results are looking promising and are showing adifference between treatments. There’s alot of interest in this topic, the interest garnered has been from all parts of the Red Gum Plains, we regularly get 50 people turn up when we run an ALG event,” he said.

“It’s obviously abig problem in this region.”

The methodsbeing trialled include wick wiping, burning, growing competition species, chemical spraying including differing rates, and mulching, as well as increasing soil fertility levels with different fertilisers and rates.

“African lovegrassisverylow protein and will

take over your paddocks,” Dr Gunn said.

“Just mulchingand slashing is not afix on its own,” she warned.

“But if you can get the soil fertility right and competitivespecies growing you haveamuch better chance at outcompeting it.”

Dr Gunn said ALG hadfinehairs where the stem attached to the leaf, apointy blue leaf and purple around the base of the stems, and adark seed head that stood out.

“There are 79 plots here because we wanted replicas,” Dr Gunn said.

Shesaidthe weed put up seed heads at any time of year and that awick wiper roller worked best on the big tussocks but didn’t do agood job on the smaller, wispy plants.

“You need to go over each plant in at least two directions so you’re getting as many leaves as possible with awick wiper,” she said.

There was also advice for those not keen on using chemicals.

“For non-chemical control you can hoe it out if you only have asmall area, then plant seed and fertiliser in the divot,” she said.

“That’sone way of getting on top of it, but the seedpersistsfor 10 years so you need to monitorit.

Sheadvisedifthe plant wasnot close to seedingitcould be hoedout and turned upside down, however if it had viable seed,itshouldbebagged

then binned or burnt.

As for chemicals, the trial is using glyphosate and flupropanate.

“If you’re using flupropanate it’s critical to do a testarea before you spray at the label rate,” Dr Gunn said.

“Flupropanate binds with clay and hangs around for manyyears, you can’t sell stock thathave grazed the treated land for 14 days.

“It kills the seed whereas glyphosate doesn’t.”

Mr Bush said Toms Creek Landcarewas working on an ALG-infestedpaddock at Alan Richardson’s place at Romawi,which was really changing the landscape.

“We’ve sprayedthe paddock out with glyphosate and then burnt it, sprayed the regrowth and then run speed discs through, planting acropofbrassica.

“We’ll be running field days there over summer to highlight what’s been done as well as wick wiping demonstrations.

“We encourage local landholders to attend any open daystohear first-hand the progress we’ve made.”

Apaddock walkwill be held tomorrow from3pm at 295 Romawi Rd, Forge Creek, finishing with a barbecue dinner.

AgronomistOliviaBetts will be on hand with Toms CreekLandcare members to explore ALG control strategies.

Funding for irrigation trials

IRRIGATORS in the Lake Wellington catchment can apply for funding to trial emerging technologies and methods on their farms.

Agriculture Victoria senior irrigation extension officer Alexis Killoran said the program supports the innovations of irrigators from any agricultural sectorwithinthe Lake Wellington catchment through rebates of up to $30,000.

“The program,implemented by Agriculture Victoria and the West GippslandCatchment Management Authority (WGCMA), promotes practice change in agriculture for both the benefit of agribusinesses and the environment,” she said.

“Thisyear, it includes the upper Latrobe catchment, alongside the Macalister Irrigation District Catchments include the Latrobe, Narracan, Morwell, Tanjil, Thomson, Macalister and Avon rivers and their tributaries.”

Ms Killoran said proposed projects must demonstrate on-farm activities which help achieve the objectives of the Lake WellingtonLandand Water Management Plan, by meeting one or more of the following objectives:

-Reduction in nutrients and other pollutants in the Gippsland Lakes;

-Manage the impacts of salinity and high-water tables;

-Sustainable regional economic growth;

-Improved understanding and management of social and cultural values, and;

-Reduced greenhouse emissions from irrigated agriculture.

“The last round of funding saw four dairy businesses receive grant funding to host demonstration sites on their farms,” Ms Killoran said.

Newry dairy farmer James Clyne adapted his pivot irrigation system with Variable Rate Irrigation technology, Tom Gannon in Tinamba usedaself-cleaning filtertoefficiently utilise effluent through his pivot irrigator, Jess and Stephen Knight from Stratfordupgraded to apipe and riser

National saleyard survey results

MEAT and Livestock Australia has released the results of the National Livestock Reporting Service (NLRS) 2023–2024 Saleyard Survey.

According to MLA NLRSoperations manager StephaniePitt, the survey, reportedvoluntarily for the financialyear, aimed to inform industry of saleyardthroughput across all states, except the Northern Territory.

“In the 2024 financial year, there were just over18.5million transactions made across sheepand cattle, an increase of 2.1 million livestock compared to the previous financial year,” Ms Pitt said.

“There were significant increases of livestock transactedacrossthe country, with the largest percentage changes seen in Tasmanian cattle (28.6 per cent), South Australian cattle (27.6 per cent) and Victorian cattle (26.5 per cent).

“The biggest changes in sheep were seen in Victorian sheep (up 14.8 per cent), New South Wales sheep(up 14.7per cent) and Western Australian sheep (up 11 per cent).

“Cattle throughput in Western Australia and Queensland fellinthe financialyear, falling 3.4 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively.”

Livestock throughput information can inform investment, strategic direction of saleyards, as well as highlightingthe social, economicand cultural valuesaleyards provide to ruraland regional communities.

The cyclical nature of the herd and flock rebuilds alongside changing market conditions can be attributed to adjustmentsinlivestock supplyvia the saleyards as producerschoose different sales channels to market their stock. The report is available at www.mla.com.au

system with automated effluent distribution and Wilco Droppert and Sandra Jefford in Clydebank trialled solar powered automation software for their sprinklers.

Expressions of interest, available through the Agriculture Victoria website, must be submitted by 4pm on Tuesday, November 26.

Successful applicants will develop aproject

timeline during planning, with projects required to start beforeMarch1,2025and be completed by March 31, 2028.

The Lake Wellington Land and Water Management Plan is primarily funded through the state government’sSustainable Irrigation Program, regionally implemented in Gippsland by Agriculture Victoria and the WGCMA.

Dr Alison Gunn and Toms CreekL andcareGroup’s Craig Bush show session attendeesanAfrican lovegrassplant at the recent Gippsland Agricultural Group Spring Field Day.

Photo: LyricAnderson

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SUNDAY MARKET

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Farmequipment and machinery,tractors, stocktrailer/trailers, slasher,mower,quad bike, side by side,shed andhousehold items.

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Local paintin g company are seeking ahighly motivated apprentice painter to join the team. Experience is not essential. If you are enthusiastic about learning and gaining experience whilst earning a trade, please send your resume to: featurepainting @outlook.com

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The successful applicant will demonstrate their ability to work independently and show initiative. Asolid all-rounder, our ideal candidate will be willing to roll their sleeves up and tackle awide range of duties. Applicants must we willing to obtain aworking with children check, police check and acurrent First Aid and CPR certificate.

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Catholic College Sale "Every Student, Every Day"

Applications are invited for the following position: Company Secretary to the Board of Directors 0.4 FTE

(flexible working arrangement) Commencing January 2025 (Twelve month contract with potential for ongoing)

The position of Company Secretary supports the College Board of Directors in all aspects relating to governance and compliance; statutory obligatio ns; administ rativ es upport; communication and relationship management; and record keeping and documentation.

Aposition description is available at www.ccsale.catholic.edu.au. All applications are to be forwarded to sgaden@ccsale.catholic.edu.au Application deadline: COB Wednesday 20 November 2024

Board Director opportunities at Central Gippsland Health Service

The Minister for Health, the Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board director positions at Central Gippsland Health Service. The positions start on 1July 2025 and appointments are for up to three years.

The Board particularly welcomes applications from people with patient/user experience and consumer engagement. This may include experience as a user of hospital care or as carer/guardian of a person who is afrequent patient and/or experience with using consumer feedback to drive hospital improvements in patient-centred care. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This includes diverse leadership of the health system that represents the variety of backgrounds and cultures of Victorian communities to enable the vision of achieving the best health, wellbeing and safety for everyone.

To build an empowered and engaged leadership across the health system, our priority areas are people of all ages, First Nations people, people who live with adisability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, the promotion of gender equality and upholding human rights.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capabilities identified in their applications. Applications close at midnight Sunday 24 November 2024. Further information about Victorian health service boards and how to apply can be found at www.health.vic.gov.au/board-applications

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JONES, Edgar George 'Ed', of Stratford. 1/10/1951 -8/11/2024

Cherished husband of Chock. Loving father of Zeb, father-in-law of Jaimee. Adored Grandad of Wyatt and Emmett. He was ours and we loved him so.

WHEELER (nee O'Neill).

WHEELER, Nola He len (Nolzy)

JONES. The funeral of Mr Edgar

George 'Ed' Jones of Stratford, will arrive at the Buchan Cemetery on MONDAY (Nov. 18, 2024) at 1.00pm for agraveside service.

No flowers by request. Casual country dress please.

Stephen Baggs Funeral Directors Bairnsdale 5153 2150

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nola Whe ele ro n 07/11/2024. Daughter of Joan and Tas (both dec.).

Sister of Sue (dec.), Andrew, Maryanne and Michael

Dearest Mum, Nan and Great Nan, we are the luckiest people to be able to call you these names. You were our biggest cheer squad, our number one fan, and always so proud of all our achievements. We only hope you knew you were all of those for you too. Your infectious laugh was truly that infectious people couldn't help but smile and laugh when you were around. We love and adore you and you will be truly missed everyday. We love you to the moon and back. Love always Helen and Darren, Ella and Kurtis, Rohan and Tara and your great granddaughter Lexi. xxx

BOWLEY, Margaret. (Margie) Formally of Paynesville and Heathmont. Margaret Bowley (Ma), deeply loved wife of Brian. (Dec.).

Adored mo the ro f Graeme, Suzanne, Janette and mother-in-law of Sue, Mark and John.

Cherished grandma of, Beth, Rebecca, Bonnie, Sarah Dawn, Holly, and their partners. Great grandma of David, Daniel, Harrison, Aria, Percival and Chase. You loved us endlessly.

We remain proud of who you were, and what you helped us become.

While we can no longer embrace you in our arms, our love will always hold you in our hearts.

The funeral service for Margi eW AS HELD (Wednesday November 13, 2024.) Deaths •

McLACHLAN, John Marshall. Of Lakes Entran ce, formerly of Tinamba. Passed away peacefully at Opal Aged Care Lakes Entrance on November 9, 2024. Aged 91 years

Loved husband of Betty (dec.) and partner of Jean for 18 years. Loved father of Julie, Dar ren and Annie , Rodney, and Jane

Loved Poppy John of Ashlee, Kayla, Tia and Laine (Mate). Sadly Missed

NOONAN, Susan Elizabeth. 1/2/1948 -2/11/2024 Beloved wife of Adrian Noonan and loving mother to Karina and Samantha. Rest in peace

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Essential Criteria:

● Current registration as aregistered nurse

● Agenuine interest in primary care

● Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

● Competent computer skills

Desirable Criteria:

● Experience in primary care is preferred but not essential as we will support atransition for nurses coming from other areas of practice.

● Completion of an authorized immunization course.

Contact Details:

For further information and acopy of the Position Description please contact the Practice Manager. Phone 03 51 411 889.

Email: manager@johnsonstclinic.com.au

Please forward your application including acover letter and curriculum vitae by the 16th November 2024.

Wife of Jim.

Mother of Mark, Helen, Rachael and Matt. Grandmother to Grace, Hanna h, Da ne ,E lla, Rohan, Bridget, Mason, Lily, Jimmy and Hamish.

Great grandmother to Arthur and Lexi.

Aunty and friend to many.

Her strength, resilience, and courage inspired us all. Afun-loving spirit and the life of the party, she leaves behind alegacy of love and laughter that will forever be cherished.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to The Oncology department at Latrobe Regiona l Health and the team at Central Gippsland Health in particular Loretta and Jess and their amazing team at Sale Oncology. Your support and dedication was much appreciated.

In loving memory of my beloved wife, Nola, who passed away on 07/11/24. She was my everything my soulmate, my joy, and my hea rt. Foreve r cherished, forever missed. -Jim x

Mum/Nanna you faced health challenges with remarkable strength and gratitude, inspiring us all with your unwavering positive spirit. Your funloving nature brought joy to our lives and made every moment special. We will miss you r laughter, warmth, and the love you shared with everyone so freely. We will carry your courage and joy in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Grea test Nan na.Rachael, Mark, Grace, Hannah, Dane, Artie, Brett, Shayne and Cody.

To Mum, Love ya, Iwill miss you. Love Matt. x

To Nan, We love you to the moon and back. Thanks for all the Milo's, biscuits and lollies.

Luv ya always Lily, Jimmy and Hamish. x

To Nola, your smile always brightened aroom and the love for your family was second to none. We will miss you. Kara. x

WHEELER, Nola. Nolzy, it has been an absolute privilege to have been apart of your extended family. Your presence, your kindness and your infectious laugh will be missed beyond measure. Rest peacefully Hayley, Simon, Olivia, Allanah, Jake and Sophie

McLACHLAN. The funeral service and committal for cremation for Mr John Marshall McLachlan will be held at Our Chapel, 5Queen Str eet ,M aff ra on MONDAY (November 18, 2024) commencing at 11am.

NOONAN.

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Susan Elizabeth Noonan are yet to be confirmed due to family health challenges, please check websi te listed below or contact:

WHEELER (nee O'Neill). Aservice to celebrate the life of Mrs Nola Helen Wheeler will be held at the Heyfield Hall, MacFarlane St., Heyfield on FRIDAY (November 15, 2024) commencing at 3pm. Please visit our website for the livestream of Nola's service. Aprivate burial will precede this service.

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Wellington Gippsland Tennis Association results

Senior roundfive

Sectionone: MaffraCSC 8-68 dSaleDahlsens1-32, Longford 7-68 dMaffra Bendigo 2-34, Sale The York 7-68 dStratford 2-46; ladder: Sale The York 39, Maffra CSC 37,Stratford29, Longford28, Maffra Bendigo 23, Sale Dahlsens 9.

Section two: Sale Aussie Disposals 6-63 dMaffra Wheelers 3-37,Stratford6-64 dMaffra WRE 3-53, Heyfield 9-72d Maffra O’Briens 0-27, Maffra GRE 7-63 dBriagolong 2-36, Sale Findexbye; ladder: Stratford38, Heyfield 33.5, Maffra GRE 31.5, Maffra 31,Briagolong 29, Sale Findex27.5, Sale Aussie Disposals 27,Maffra Wheelers 18.5,MaffraO’Briens 14

Junior roundfour

Section one: Sale Hungry Jacks 5-30 dHeyfield 0-8, Sale GFB vSale Glencoe Lime (no scoresupplied), Sale DSF v Bairnsdale (no scoresupplied), Sale Central Storage bye.

Section two: Sale GippyWiFi 8-48 dSale Intersport 0-22, Longford6-48 dMaffra 2-30, Sale PRP bye; ladder: Sale Gippy WiFi 37,Sale Intersport 23, Longford23, Sale PRP 13,Maffra 9.

Section three: Maffra 7-45 dBairnsdale De Minaur 1-22, BairnsdaleHewitt vSale ERE (no scoresupplied), Sale Riviera Signs bye.

Section four: Maffra 4-37 dBairnsdale 4-34, Stratford8-48d Briagolong 0-7,Sale Ashwood Homes vSale Turnbull Toyota (no scoresupplied), Sale LazzaroBrosbye.

Section five: Stratford 7-48 dMaffraAdvantage 1-22, Bairnsdale Tomljanvic 8-48 dSale Phillipsons 0-15, Maffra Deuce vBairnsdale Saville (no scoresupplied), Sale SamBuilt vBairnsdale Barty (no scoresupplied).

Section six: Heyfield 3-32 dMaffra3-22, Longford5-33d Bairnsdale1-16; ladder: Maffra 24, Heyfield 21,Longford 17,Bairnsdale 2.

Section seven: MaffraAces3-29dBairnsdale O’Connell 0-19, Longford5-34 dBriagolong 0-14, Stratford3-27 dMaffra Volleys 0-21, Sale Payless Promotions vBairnsdale Kyrgios (no scoresupplied), Nambrok bye.

Siely Kingofthe Rock

Dean Thompson

BAIRNSDALE Speedway Association got its new race season off to aflying start with the annual King of the Rock feature event for limited sportsman headlining anight that included the visiting Speedway Drivers Association of Victoria Hot Rods with supporting racing from junior 1200cc sedans, standard saloons, and division two hot rods.

Local Mal Siely defeated his Victorian champion son Dillon to win the coveted King of the Rock race.

In the final, trying as hard as he could to get in frontofhis father, DillonSiely had to settle for secondbehindthe old man whoset arecord 15-lap time of 4:40.063 in clinching his victory. Third was Darren Adams, with Matt Hurley andDaniel Hurley fourthand fifth respectively.

In the SDAV Hot Rods, state championShannon Meakins didn'tstart the final because of amechanical breakdown.

In areversegrid line-up,Andy Kemp and Brendan Roberts started at the back with Roberts

moving into the race lead by lap seven. Roberts won from KaliHovey, Kemp, AllanBorradale and Phil Jenkins In astate championship preview, the junior 1200cc sedans appeared with Chase Doherty claiming an edge over competitors by winning the night's final in record time. In a12-lap record time of 4:45.809 minutes, Doherty claimed the win in the final in front of Xander Baxter, Riley Taylor, Ella Sheedy and Ryder Taylor.

The division two hot rod final didn't go the distanceafter acrashinvolving race leader Ben Crittenden.

Crittenden, from Lakes Entrance, was trying to pass another competitor and as he did so contact was made ending in his car catapulting into the air and over and over sustaining considerable damage. Trafalgar's Mel Tatterson, who was second at the time, wasdeclared winner in front of Josh Thomas and Kate Stuchbery. Josh Thomas led the standard saloons final from lap three to claim victory from Jamie Curtis and Beau Stuchbery.

Sale SamBuilt’s Madison Sweeneyisonher toes to playadeepbackhand during the junior section five match against Bairnsdale.

Sale Ashwood Homes’ Max Del Busso is at full stretch to hitafirstserveduring thejuniorsection four match against Sale Turnbull Toyota.

Sale Central Storage’s Lucas Zhanggets both feet off the groundasheslams abaseline forehand during thejunior section onematch against Sale Graze Bistro.

Sale GlencoeLime’sJudahLevchenco winds up for abig forehand during the section one match against Sale GrazeBistro.

Bairnsdale local Mal Sielywon in limited sportsman King of the Rock.

Photo: Steve Mitchell, Image Worx

Sale Intersport’s LucyDraymiddles aperfect forehand during the section two match against SaleGippsland WiFi.

Bairnsdale Barty’sIndi McDonaldshows brilliant focus as she plays astrong backhand during thejunior section five match against Sale SamBuilt

Photos:Robin Lowe

Bigwin over Bairnsdale

SALE-MAFFRA beganits Gippsland Cricket League senior men’s campaign with acomfortable victory over Bairnsdale on Sunday.

Bairnsdale, the home team despite playing the match at Stratford, was restricted to 9-133 from its 50 overs. Nathan Schoultz top-scored with 21, with 21 from Jack Timmsthe only other score above 20.

Sharkscaptain Jack Rietschel sent downeight overs, and finished with economical figures of 3-11. Charlie Morrison claimed the wickets of both openers, while Brad Scott, Jack Tatterson,Coenie Nel and Josh David each took awicket.

Sale-Maffra took an aggressiveapproach to its chase, passing Bairnsdale’s total in the 29th over with four wickets in hand.

Tatterson got things going for the Sharks at the top of the order, scoring 34 from 27 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

Zac Hurley was the steadypresence the innings needed, finishing unbeatenon63from 68 balls, including seven four and asix.

For Bairnsdale,captain Ryan Halford and Connor Mitchell both claimed two wickets.

The day’s other scheduled match, between Leongatha and Latrobe Valley, was abandoned, while Warragul had the bye.

In round three on November24, Sale-Maffra willtravel to Hallora to play Warragul.

SALE-MAFFRA remains undefeatedafter threerounds of the women’s competition.

The Sharks were too good for Latrobe Valley at Sale Oval on Sunday.

The visitors were bowled out for 85, Kim Peters top-scoring on 33 not out. Sale-Maffra captain Megen Wrigglesworth and Chloe Lenehan took 2-1 and 2-9 respectvely.

The Sharks needed only 23.2 overs to pass the Latrobe Valley score, losing three wickets in the process.Wrigglesworthcompletedafine all-round game by scoring an unbeaten 28, the same scoreasopener Delwyn Ahern.

Sale-Maffra will next host Leongatha on December 8. IN the under 15s, Sale-Maffra was out-classed by Leongatha at Bundalaguah.

The young Sharks scored 155, set-up by an innings of 56 from 42 balls by Campbell Moncrieff. Fellow opener Shevan Fernando scored 29, with no other teammate scoring more than 10.

Cooper Newman claimed 6-14 for Leongatha, which scored 244 in reply, with 100 from Ty Debono and 43 from Jobe Williams. Will Foster was of the pick of the Sale-Maffra bowlers, taking 5-50.

SALE-MAFFRA had the better of Leongatha in the under 13s match played on the synthetic pitch at Bundalaguah.

The Sharks scored 4-184, with Logan Powel retiring not out on 35, Robert Sullivan also retiring not out on 31, captain Ethan Bradenmaking 31, with ShaneBreddels and Kash Sullivan unbeatenon25and 20 respectively. Leongatha was bowled outfor 108, withToby Nicholas making 32 and captain Reggie Read 25. Max Williamson took 3-4 for Sale-Maffra.

Quick Singles

SMCA ladders

First grade: Stratford28, Maffra 20, Sale 18,Bundalaguah 12 (1.5 quotient), Collegians 12 (1.03),Boisdale-Briagolong 12 (0.7), Yarram 10,Rosedale-Kilmany 8, Longford2

Second grade: Maffra 24, Stratford24, Collegians 18,Bundalaguah 18,Sale 14,Heyfield 6, Yarram 2. Thirdgrade: Nambrok 26, Wurruk 24, Maffra 24, Sale 18,BoisdaleBriagolong 18,Longford14, Bundalaguah 12,Rosedale-Kilmany 6. Fourth grade: Maffra 30, Bundalaguah 24, Longford 18,Collegians 12,Stratford8,Yarram 8. Fifth grade: Rosedale-Kilmany36, Bundalaguah 24, Sale 24, Heyfield 14,Wurruk 8, Nambrok 9. Under 16s: Wurruk-Maffra 30, Stratford30, Sale 18,RK-Heyfield 12, Collegians 0, Yarram 0.

Under13s: Collegians 16,Longford-Bundalaguah 16,Wurruk-Maffra 12,RK-Heyfield 8, Sale 4, Yarram 4, Stratford0

Tussocks scorebig

MEERLIEU hadaday outwiththe bat against Paynesville in the Bairnsdale Cricket Association on Saturday. The Tussocks amassedatotal of 303 runs before declaring after 44 overs for the loss of eight wickets. Jayanga Peiris smashed 126 from 77 balls at the top of the order,while ConnorMitchell scored 44, Jack McConachy 40 not out and Reagan Kyle 35. Paynesville finished the day 3-122 withNathan Schoultz unbeaten on 54. Heading into day twothis Saturday, the home side trails by 181.

Loss for Pride

GIPPSLAND Pride under 18 and 21 teams both lost to Barwon in the opening round of the Victorian Country Cricket League competition at Leongatha on Sunday. In the under18s,Rosedale-Kilmany’sAshton Wright top-scored for Gippsland with 49, but the Pride’s total of 147 waspassed by Barwon with seven wicketsinhand. Wright claimed two of the Barwon wickets. Bundalaguah’sBaydonDowsettand BoisdaleBriagolong’sMason Anneareach took two wickets in the Pride under21’s loss. BothPride sides will this Sunday play South East at Morwell.

Big start to SMCA T20

THE Sporting Legends SMCA men’s twenty20 competition began on Monday night. Eight clubs are contesting the competition, with guest players taking part.

 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG made a positive start in pool two, led by an Adrian Burgiel onslaught with the bat.

Against Sale at Sale Oval, Burgielsmashed 94 from48balls in the Saints’totalof7-176. Stefano Di Bartolomeo contributed 24.

YarrampairFreddie Fallowsand Anthony Scott, playing for Sale in the T20s, took three and two wickets respectively.

Sale was bowled out for 89 in reply, with Wy Yung recruitMarcus Latham taking 5-26 and Madupo Fernando 3-12. Tyson Dobson top-scored with 20.

Maffra dominated Longford at home.

Each Eagle who batted got astart as they finished on 3-158. Chris Lawrence scored 55, RichmondPremierCricket player Andrew Humphries30not out, Nick Wozniak29and Josh Davis 26

Humphriesthen took 3-13 and RyanPhelan 2-14asthe Lizards were bowled out for89. Oliver Parncutt and Lachlan Floyd both top-scored with 18 runs.

 IN pool one, Bundalaguah defeated Collegians at home.

CollegiansopenerZak Russell gotthe score moving along, scoring 20 from 14 balls, but the visitors’ momentum was stalled by tight Bundalaguah bowling.

Thirty-one from Jed Malone, 23 not out from Finn Stoneman from 17 from Max Stobie late in theinnings got Collegians to 6-126, ensuring a tricky chase for the hosts.

TobyO’Reilly claimed two wickets for the Bulls

Early wickets put the Bulls under pressure in theirchase,but James Read stepped up to score 42 from 34 balls to put his side within reach of victory.

Still needing 32 runs to win with three wickets in hand and 45 balls to go, Steven Spoljaric and Hayden Wrigglesworth came together and worked the ball around to claim victory with seven balls to spare. Spoljaric finishedunbeaten on 32 and Wrigglesworth 10.

Nathan Whitford and Max Stobie took two wickets each for College.

Stratford was too good for Rosedale-Kilmany.

Playingawayfrom home, Stratford scored 6-134 from its 20 overs. Thomas Boyd led the charge, scoring 44, while Ben Channing (36

not out) and Macauley Pendergast (19 not out) combined for an unbroken 45-run stand at the end of the innings.

Dylan Rowley took two wicketsfor the Warriors, who,despite abright start for their innings, was bowled out for 118 in the final over.

Ben Hughesscored27and Rohan Sharma 26, while Tom Wrigglessworth, Jake Wynd and Ethan Albrecht each claimed two wickets for the Redbacks.

 THIS Monday, Stratford will host Bundalaguah, RK heads to College, Sale will host Boisdale-Briagolong and Longford travels to Maffra.

 FOLLOWING aweek off for the Melbourne Cup holiday, the Saputo women’s competition resumed last night, after publication deadline. Rosedale-Kilmany headed to Stratford, Collegians hostedLongford, and BoisdaleBriagolong hosted Bundalaguah.

NextTuesday,Longford will host BoisdaleBriagolong, Stratford heads to Maffra, and RK will play Collegians at home. Bundalaguah will have the bye.

Hayden Wrigglesworth took awicket and waspart of apartnership which secured Bundalaguah victory

Toby O’Reillyclaimed two wickets forBundalaguah.

Zak Russell scored 20 forCollegians.

Recognising an SMCA international

ROUND six of Sale-Maffra cricket will honour TravisBirt, whohas had along and distinguished cricket career, including representingAustralia Beginning his cricket in the Bundalaguah Cricket Club juniors, Birt soon graduated to the first XI at age14. He played in several first XI premierships with Bundalaguah and featured in two record first XI partnerships, one in 1999-20000 and the second in 2017-18, when Travis played asingle game against Stratford, making acentury. Birt’s potential began to be recognised at higher levels with his selection in the Victorian under 19 team. After asuccessful series he was selected in the Australianunder 19 team,where he played three youth test matches and four youth one-day internationals against Sri Lanka in 2001.

After acouple of seasonsplayingfor Premier Cricket club Richmond andbeing included as a rookie in the Victorian squad, Birt relocated to Tasmania where hiscareer tookoff,debuting with Tasmania in 2003-04 and laterinthe Big Bash with the Hobart Hurricanes.

In 2004-05, Birtposted amarvelous knockof145 against South Australia.

Astandout 2005-06 season saw him earn aplace in the Australia Ateam.

Later in 2006-07, he was part of the Tasmanian side that won the Sheffield Shield, aseason that saw him make avaluable 160 against New South Wales which included seven sixes and 19 fours.

In February 2010, he made his twenty20 international debut for Australia against Pakistan at the MCG.

Birt was the leading batsman of the BBL during the 2011-12 season, blasting 345 runs in eight games for the HobartHurricanes. This came at astrike rate of 168.29and an averageof43.12, with three 50s.

Birt found more success in the T20 format, variously representing the Wellington Firebirds, Delhi Daredevils,NagenahiraNagas, and Khulna Royal Bengals in New Zealand, Indian, SriLankan,and Bangladeshi domestic tournaments

Upon movingtoPerth in 2011, Birt hadabrief stint with the Western Australian team and the Perth Scorchers and has now transitioned into coaching.

Birt hashad roles as the WA female program development coach, head coach of the WA female under 19 team, leadbatting coach of the WA women’steam and involvedwith the Scorchers WBBL team. He has since become the WA men’s program development coach, whichincludes being head coach of the senior academy and head coach

of the WA men’s second XI.

Birt’s former club Bundalaguah will host Yarram in arematch of last season’s semi-final, with both coming off strong wins.

Stratford, now the only undefeated side, will host Collegians.

TOTAL 10 wickets for92(40.3 overs)

INNINGS BATTING

YARRAM &DISTRICT1ST INNINGS BATTING

TOTAL 1wickets for184 declared (24 overs)

ROSEDALE-KILMANY1ST XI 2NDINNINGS BATTING Resumed 3-34

BMcConnell cN/A bDO’Keefe. 6

JDiamond cJ Swiftb JBabb 11

RDiamond lbwDO’Keefe. 0

BScott not out 33

BHugheslbw JCollins 22

AWrightc JSwiftb JCollins 0

JVanderveen bDO’Keefe. 4

BReidcDO’Keefeb JBabb. 0

Sundries (4b1lb 1w 0nb) 6

TOTAL 10 wickets for106 (48.5 overs)

YARRAM &DISTRICT 2NDINNINGS BOWLING

The bottom two sides will meet, with Longford hosting Rosedale-Kilmany.

Sale will be looking to recapture to good early season form when it hosts aBoisdale-Briagolong coming off the bye.

Maffra will have the bye this round.

Tie over Goannas O70s

THE GippslandGoannasover70s teamtied its match with Essendon-Barkley Street on Sunday at Traralgon.

Sentinto batona sunny day,WarrenDummett (17), IanGibson (15),Neil Meredith (27 notout), Donald Cameron (16 not out), Kelvin Bond (17 not out) were the major contributors to the score of 138. Essendon bowled and fielded tightly.

When Essendon batted, Ian Southall, bowling well, induced askied catch, which was welltaken by keeper Gibson. After that the Goannas found wickets hard to come by.

After 20 overs the Essendon score was 2-75, pushing on to 2-112 after 30 overs.

It looked like Essendon would be difficult to contain during the final 10 overs, but Southall (2-17) and Meredith (0-22) came back to finish theirspells, putting the brakes on some good batters. Bond (1-30)alsobowled well for the maximum eight overs.

The match came down to the wire, where Barrie Nunn, Bond and Andrew Smith bowled the final eight overs. Aflurry of run-outs and a bit of nervous batting and bowling meant that

the result would be close. Essendon needed five runs to win in Smith's final over with the bowler finally putting the ball where it was difficult to hit. The result was atie,both teams making 138 runs in their respective 40 overs.

SALE-MAFFRACRICKET ASSOCIATION

JRietschel 8-4-11-2,J Tatterson 4-1-4-2, JWilliams 1-1-0-1, BWalker 6-2-21-0

COLLEGIANSVMAFFRA at Catholic College Sale Playing Fields

MAFFRABATTING

TOTAL 10 wickets for187 (70 overs) COLLEGIANS BATTING

Resumed 2-30

JMalone cMHinks bJHawkins 11 FStonemanbSPendergast 2

CMorrison cBLanigan bAKuizenga 17

BPedder cMHinks bBDurrant 3

MNicholls not out 48

XHurley cMHinks bBDurrant 2

BGlenn cJ Rurawhe bB Rowley 0

KVealc BDurrantbJDavis 5 N/A cMHinks bJDavis 0

Sundries (3b 0lb 0w 3nb)6 TOTAL 10 wickets for113 (53.5 overs)

MAFFRABOWLING

BRowley 7-3-20-3, JDavis 4.5-1-14-2, JHawkins 9-7-3-1, BDurrant 13-4-22-2, AKuizenga 8-0-29-1, SPendergast 8-4-8-1, MHinks 4-0-14-0

SECOND GRADE ONE-DAY GAMES

MAFFRAV STRATFORD at Cameron

22 TOTAL 7wicketsfor 126 (37.4 overs) STRATFORD BOWLING JClohesy 7-0-26-1, JTatlow4-0-13-0, BCottrell 3-0-9-0, BWhite5.42-13-2, DDavidson4-0-17-2, JRietschel 6-1-18-1, TMillar 8-3-17-1

HEYFIELDVCOLLEGIANS at Gordon Street Recreation Reserve COLLEGIANS BATTING

JBradencN/A bCRonan 16

RWilsoncKBerryman bMBirss 15

GWellsc N/Ab CRonan 9

HTatterson bJZdrazil 37

RWells cN/A bCRonan 1

MStobie cN/A bC Ronan 2

CMalone not out 41

JWells bJKeane

CLettcCRonan bKBerryman 2

WBraden bKBerryman 11

LDavine cN/A bMBirss 0

Sundries (3b 3lb 4w 2nb) 12

TOTAL 10 wickets for146 (36.4 overs)

HEYFIELD BOWLING

JZdrazil 4-0-24-1, MBirss 6.4-0-39-2, KBerryman 6-0-12-2, DDe

Silva6-0-28-0, JKeane 6-1-10-1, CRonan 8-1-27-4

HEYFIELD BATTING

TChessumrun out. 20

KBerryman cN/A bJ Wells. 3

JBurtoncN/A bR Wells 17

CRonan lbwH Tatterson 2

SDonahoe lbwH Tatterson 3

DPatmorecM Stobie bW Braden .27

TPritchett cN/A bCMalone 24

JKeane cN/A bW Braden 5

DDeSilva not out 5

JZdrazil cN/A bC Malone 1

MBirss not out 2

Sundries (4b 5lb 2w 2nb) 13

TOTAL 9wickets for122 (40 overs)

COLLEGIANS BOWLING

CMalone 6-0-17-2, WBraden 4-0-15-2, HTatterson 8-2-18-2, JWells 8-3-13-1, RWells 3-0-9-1, MStobie8-1-21-0, CLett 3-0-20-0

BUNDALAGUAHVYARRAM &DISTRICT at Bundalaguah Cricket Club YARRAM &DISTRICTBATTING

PGriffiths bMMurphy. 12

MEarles cN Sellings bCMoncrieff 13

TCrawfordcP Horan bCMoncrieff 55

ABland cAPadula bKSandaruwan 32

KGriffiths bM Templeton 39

BLaytonnot out 27

BEastnot out 0

Sundries (1b 3lb 5w1nb) 10

TOTAL 5wickets for188 (40overs) BUNDALAGUAHBOWLING

MTempleton6-0-41-1, EAponso8-0-34-0, KSandaruwan3-0-15-1, JLenehan7-1-27-0, CMoncrieff 8-2-25-2, MMurphy8-0-42-1

THIRD GRADE ONE-DAY GAMES

Rosedale-Kilmany8-176 (T Love 54 ODrummond 43; JFlint 3-29 WMoon 3-37) dBundalaguah 7-175 (WBrady 56 not out PBrady 46, TLove3-28 HHenry2-20) Wurruk 169 (W Breddels 56 CYoung 31;M Lobley 4-18 J Annear2-29) dBoisdale-Briagolong 121 (TLeeds 58 M Lobley 37, WBreddels 4-22 LVan derVelden 2-16) Maffra1-105 (H Shingles 50 not out BCoridas 44 not out; C Osborne 1-19 HRuss 0-5) dLongford9-104 (LKnight 28 L Tourtoulas 13 not out, BLanigan 2-17 JAnderson2-17) Sale 170 (S Jago 111 SFernando14; HRussell 3-26 A Robinson 2-14) dNambrok 132 (KRussell 29 not out M Robinson 23, KBottrell 2-25 MMayman 2-35)

FOURTH GRADE ONE-DAY GAMES

Travis Birt hasplayed T20 cricket around the round, including four games for Australia.

GarryRoseplays to the legside.

Photo: Contributed

Successful pro-am

PROFESSIONAL golfersfromacross Australia recently converged on the Sale Golf Club to contest its pro am.

One hundred and twenty-threelocal amateur golfers were teamed with the pros, who battled it out in windy conditions.

The winnerofthe pro-am was Nathan Page, who shot athree-under 67.

Steve Harrap, Allan Gaskill, Mark Krusic and Chanelle Buckle won the amateur events. There were prizes for longest and straightest drives.

Following play, the pros, along with sponsor representatives contested, the “Closest to the Middle of Everywhere”, witheach golfer playing two chip shots onto the 18th green. Proceeds from the event will go towards purchasing thatching heads.

Club president Bruce Carter thanked all the sponsors, Heath McLeod and the many volunteers to helped to make the event successful.

GOLF SCOREBOARD:

Sale

November 5, women’s stableford: divisionone: S McDonald 39, runner-up TPotter 38; division two: V Reiner37, runner-up HHarrap 33; DTL: KCashman 37,MJohns 36;NTP: 3rdV Horton, 6th SMcDonald, 11th MSchaper,14th(second shot) HHarrap; men’s: J Hargreaves 40, runner-up MJones 36; DTL: TMaxfield 36, ASlattery 35, CPurry 35; NTP: 3rdA Cashman, 6th ACashman, 14th ACashman.

November 6, men’sstableford: Agrade: TGraham 40cb, runner-up RGough 40; Bgrade: RSmalley 39cb, runner-up CFreshwater 39; Cgrade: MKirkpatrick 39, runner-up P Counahan 38; DTL: I Freeman 38, J Hutty 37,R Donaldson 37,FSimmonds 37,T McAdam 36, A Cashman 36cb; DTL: 3rdFSimmonds, 6th PJohn, 11th PJellis, 14th RSchuback.

November 9, men’s stableford: Agrade: JHargreaves 43, runner-up DSalerman 40; Bgrade: CPurry 39cb, runner-up JAitken 39cb; Cgrade: MTatterson 41 runner-up RHorner 39cb; DTL: APatten 39, PJohn 39, JSutton 39, MKirkpatrick38, JBailey37, DHudson 37,D Fitzgibbon 37,RDonaldson 37,BShingles 37,P Counahan 36, JPollard36; NTP: 3rdD Salerman,6th

MBenfield, 11th AKennedy,14thB Cahill; women’s: D Costin 46, runner-up PMcNaughton 39; DTLK: MJones 36, KCashman 36; NTP:3rd KCashman,11thK Manze. November 11,men’s medley stableford: MJones 40, runner-up CAlcock 36cb; DTL: TClaffey36, CMarkovic 35, JHunt 34, PMcIntyre34.

Heyfield

November 7, 12-holes stableford: Agrade SSmith 33, Bgrade: MDriscoll 32; NTP: 3rdM Driscoll, 15th P Garrett, 18th MDriscoll.

November 8, 18-hole stableford: JTurner41; DTL: J Winter 37,DTaylor 37,GKrutli 36cb; NTP: 3rdGKrutli, 9th SBruce, 11th MMoore,15th MMoore,18th KStribley.

November 9, stroke monthly medal: Agrade: DWright 71,runner-up JSunderman 74cb; Bgrade: PColeman 69 (medal), runner-up AClyma 72cb; DTL: CGell72, G Lack 74,BTippet 74,GWatts74, IDarby 74;NTP: 3rdC Gell, 9th DWright, 15th GLobb, 18th NInnes.

Pies to host Eagles in round one

THE fixture for the 2025 Gipp sland League footballand netball season has been released.

The schedule features 18 home-and-away roundswiththe season set to beginApril5

The finals series will begin on the final weekend of August, leading into the first weekend of September with the grand final September 20.

Season2025will begin with anumberof key match-ups and local rivalries, headlined by the rematch of this year’s senior football grand final, with Traralgon hosting Leongatha. The Maroons will unfurl the premiership flag in atwilight time slot.

The Battle of the Birdsbetween Saleand Maffra will also be akey fixture to look out for on the Sunday in the opening weekend of matches.Maffrawill host the second Battle of the Birds on June 21.

The rematch of the Agrade netball grand final will have to wait until round eight afterthe GippslandLeague fulfilledMoe’s request to take on Warragul on the King’s Birthday weekend in June.

Bairnsdale and Moe will both continue their MND themematchdays on the King’s Birthday weekend, with this year’s draw also containing three significant league run theme rounds.

The annua lM ental Heal th Round returns to round two, after asuccessful move into that slotin2024, and will again be one of the highlights on the calendar. The annual Orange Round willagainbe scheduled for June 21, with the introduction of an Indigenous Recognition Round will take place in 2025, on July 5and 6.

The byes will fall on Easter and in the July school holidays again with the junior All Stars grand final set for the bye weekend in the July school holidays. Round seven will also featurea bye with asplit roundbeing re-introduced to provide abreak for clubs leading into June.

Drouin home games willberelocated during the season because of ground resurfacing works at theDrouin Recreation Reserve.The venues for Drouin home matches will be advised at alater date.

The 2025 fixture can be found at www. gippslandleague.com.au

From left, club president BruceCarter,women’swinnerChanelle Buckle and captain BrianCahill.

SaleGolf Clubpresident Bruce Carter and professional winner Nathan Page. Photos: Contributed

PresidentBruce Carter,division onewinner Steve Harrap and club captain Brian Cahill.

Ea gleswin over Warriors

Blake Metcalf-Holt and David Braithwaite

ROUND seven of the Country Basketball League again produced at the weekend -this time with games going down to the final seconds and others creating mass amazement at the final score.

The Maffra men returned to the victors’ list, proving why it’s one of the league’s best, while Sale finally got on the winners’ board.

THE Eagles hosted Warragul Saturday night with much anticipation as two finals-ready sides. Maffra drove home an aspiring comeback, winning 90-87 at the Cameron Sporting Complex.

Theteams matched up well in terms of ability and physicality which equalled aback-and-forth opening term as either side tussled to go intothird place on the ladder and get astepsafer to finals play.

The Warriors ended the first quarter ahead 22-20 and the next stages of the first half didn’t change much in terms of asignificant lead with the game still sitting at one possession deep into the second term.

Almost as ablink and you’ll miss it, Warragul jumped Maffra in the final two minutesahead of half-time as theWarriors went ahead by 10 points off theback of sometrustyinside scoring that equalled points at the free throw line.

The game reopened upon the main break and the

Eagles soar at Southern Peninsula tournament

THE Maffra under 12 boys’ team produced a stellar weekend of basketball against tough competition to win the Southern Peninsula tournament in Melbourne.

In their first game against the strong Melbourne Tigers, the Eagles maintained a 10-point lead for most of the game. With eight seconds left and scores tied, Alex Banson hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to secure the win.

The second game saw them overcome Blackburn with adisciplined performance, winning by 12 points, followed by convincing victories against Doncaster (by 74 points) and Frankston (61).

The grand final against McKinnon was intense and fast-paced. In anail-biting finish, the boys emerged victorious by two points, completing an undefeated tournament run.

Eagles knew something had to give.

Coach James Whelanand Judd Burgielbegan to get to work both on the three-point line and in around the basket -only as they made up ground, Warragul answered.

Despite getting it back to only acouple of points during multiple stages of the third term, Warragul ended scoring five of the last seven points to still be ahead by north of 10 with one quarter spare.

It still wasn’t looking too good for Maffra, as Warragul continued to have an edge, keeping its double-digit lead with close to six minutes remaining. But, as they say, no lead is safe in basketball anymore.

The Eaglesgunnedtoa15-3run,making shots now with consistency as they got stops on thedefensiveend, whichcumulated withByron Sandeman hitting the go-ahead shot with 20 seconds remaining.

Maffra came from the depths and have once again proved whythey are straight back in the hunt after ayearawayfrom the spotlight after missing finals.

Burgielproduced agame-high 24 pointsfollowed by Sandeman (18) and Mehmed Bektas (15).

Coming up against the first-placed side in the competition on their home deck the day after an extraordinary performance was always going to be tough.

The Eaglessuccumbed to Pakenham at Cardinia Life 95-75, as the Warriors continue to assert their

dominance over the rest of the league.

Despite only playing seven guys, Pakenham proved to be too strong even for the likes of Maffra after theirconfidence-building win.

The Eagles did lead by three points at half-time however, the Warriors would outscore them by 23 points in the secondhalf.

Sandeman had 18 points and Marcus Cope finished with 14.

 SALE came, saw and conquered.

The Sonics added its first win of the season Sunday afternoon against Morwell in an in-the-end convincing 101-87 victory at Gippsland Regional Sports Complex.

In Sale’s first winsince October last year,the Sonics had to work for it to even stay in the game to begin things.

TheMagic enteredwith aforce, yet the Sonics cooled their opponent and kept idly by only trailing by five points at half-time.

Sale slowly chipped away at its admittedly low deficit before jumping ahead with two minutes remaining in the third term due to acombination of JakeHutchins and Tafara Chiripanhuraproducing.

Morwell responded with Sale ahead 73-68 with aquarter spare.

Although it still took its time minutes intothe finalterm, the Sonics found their groove and the Magic begantoflounder as Sale ran home winners for the first time all season thanks to a28-19 final

quarter.

Hutchins finished with amonster 35 points alongside Chiripanhura(24) and Mark Anthony Cordon (15).

 IN the women’s competition, Maffra lost to strong opposition. On Saturdaynight, the Eagleswent down to Warragul 77-56. Emerson Connolly and Alysha Marcucci each scored 18 points for Maffraand Warragul respectively.

On Sunday, Pakenham overpowered Maffra in the second half to win 89-42. Sale forfeited its match against Morwell. THIS weekend, Sale will host Moe with the women from 5pm and men 7pm, while Maffra will head to WonthaggionSunday, for matches beginning at noon and 2pm.

 Round six scores: Men’s: Maffra90-87 Warragul, Morwell 72-73Wonthaggi, Pakenham83-100Traralgon, Pakenham 95-75 Maffra, Sale 101-87 Morwell, Bairnsdalebye, Korumburrabye, Lakes Entrance bye, Moe bye; ladder: Pakenham 22 (136 per cent), Traralgon22(133), Maffra 15,Warragul 14 (133), Wonthaggi 14 (104), Morwell 11 (99), Lakes Entrance 11 (76), Korumburra 10 Moe 9, Sale 8(78), Bairnsdale 8(62). Women’s: Maffra 56-77Warragul, Morwell 54-58 Wonthaggi, Pakenham 89-42 Maffra, Morwell dSale (forfeit), Korumburra bye, Lakes Entrance bye, Moe bye; ladder: Korumburra 13, Warragul 12 (197), Pakenham 12 (111), Morwell 11,Maffra 10, Moe 9, Wonthaggi 8, Lakes Entrance 7, Sale 4.

State foursdecided

GIPPSLAND Bowls Region held its state fours finals on Sunday at Bairnsdale.

The comp osite Pay nesv ill e- St ratfo rdBairnsdale team of Brad Lancaster, Darren Aurisch, Adam Easton and Philip Crowder defe ated the West Sale team of Brand an Addison,DennisO'Keefe, David Hogan and Rowan Wallace. The winner gained two shots at the final end to claim to the match 11-10.

The women's fours was won by aPaynesville side including, two juniorplayers, Laceyand Ella Kiss. It was the first time the winner of a GBR women's state event had ajunior player. Paynesville, which was skipped by Rhonda Sadovsky and also included Glynis Bugeja, won the final 14-11 over the Sale-Heyfield team of Pamela Carter, Josie Stubbe, ChristineSherrin and Margaret Sceney.

The win nin gt eams will repr ese nt the Gippsland regionatthe state championships, to the played in Bendigo next year.

GBR pennant results: Weekend pennant

Divisionone: Lakes Entrance 212-70 dSale 22-37, Paynesville 14-73dHowittPark 0-39, Sale 112-66 dWest Sale 12-54, Maffra 10-57 dMetung4-54, Heyfield 14-76d Orbost 0-52, Lindenow 12-65 dStratford2-61, Bairnsdale

10-59 dLakes Entrance 4-56; ladder: Lindenow 52, Lakes Entrance 251, Bairnsdale 49, Lakes Entrance 148, Metung 44, Paynesville 42, Maffra 39, Stratford33, Sale 130, West Sale 28 (-19score difference), Heyfield 28 (-34), Orbost 18 Howitt Park 14 (-79), Sale 214(104). Divisiontwo, north: West Sale 14-72d Yarram 0-45, Maffra 12-66 dHeyfield 2-52, Sale 311-67 dStratford3-48, Sale 4bye; ladder: Heyfield 50., Maffra 38, West Sale 33, Sale 329, Stratford27, Sale 418, Yarram 15 Division three, north: Sale 510-57 dRosedale 0-24, Maffra 10-51dStratford0-30, West Sale 8-37 dHeyfield2-32, Sale 6bye; ladder: Sale5 34, Maffra 30, West Sale 27,Stratford 21,Sale 20, Heyfield 10,Rosedale 0. Division four,north: StratforddWest Sale (forfeit), Maffra 10-54dRosedale 0-28, Loch Sport 9-40 dYarram 1-39; ladder: Maffra 48, Loch Sport 33, Stratford31, Yarram 16 Rosedale 12,West Sale 10 Midweek pennant Division one: Stratford12-63dMaffra 2-54, Lakes Entrance 14-95 dHowitt Park 0-44, Heyfield 12-58 dPaynesville 2-51, Sale 14-80 dBairnsdale0-41; ladder: Sale 44, Lakes Entrance 42, Stratford40, Heyfield 30, Maffra 27 (+5 score difference), Paynesville 27 (-11), Howitt Park 11,Bairnsdale 3. Division two, north: Stratford12-61 dSale 32-48, Maffra 14-75dWestSale 0-33, Sale2 14-84 dHeyfield0-27; ladder: Stratford50, Maffra 44, Sale 238, Sale 317(-36) West Sale 17 (-39), Heyfield 2. Division three, north: Sale 8-37 dYarram 12-34, West Sale 10-42 dYarram 0-28, Maffra 310-36 dStratford0-28, Maffra 410-47dHeyfield0-33; ladder: Yarram 228(+39), Sale 28 (+8), Maffra 427, Yarram 120, Stratford18, West Sale 14,Maffra 313, Heyfield 12

The Maffraunder 12 boys’ team which won at the Southern Peninsula tournament,(back row, from left) coach Matt Cameron, Ziggy Cameron, HarleyGieschen, Hunter Kerton, NixonKilloran, Alby Bramich, assistant coach DanO’Brien, (front) Harrison Taylor,Tavvi Johnston, AlexBanson, Hamish Cairns and Oscar O’Brien.

Photo: Contributed

Authorised by Darren Chester

HITOR MISS

The Sale-Maffra Cricket Association men’s twenty20 competition began on Monday night. Among the results, Bundalaguah defeated Collegians at home. Pictured is Harry Tatterson being bowled by a Steve Spoljaric delivery.

Outright wins for Stratford, Yarram

David Braithwaite

STRATFORD and Yarram recorded outright victories in Sale-Maffra cricket at the weekend. Stratford strengthenedits hold on top spot on the ladder with abig winathome over Sale, which entered the round in second place without aloss. Jack Tatterson wasthe star, finishing with 11 wickets for the match, including 9-33 in the first innings,the sixthbest innings figures in SMCAfirst grade history. Tatterson was on track to become just thesecond player to claimall 10 wickets in an innings untilhis captain Jack Rietchel took the last first innings wicket.

After the Redbacks made 291 the previous week, Sale resumed the match 3-35. Tatterson took the first three Sale wickets on day one, and took little time to add to his tally on Saturday,dismissing Coenie Nel without addition to the score.

There was some resistance from Raaghave Sudan and Matt Raidal, who put on 35 for the fifthwicket

before Sudan was out for 33, bowled by Tatterson.

When Daniel Padula was dismissed for aduck soon after, becoming the third dismissed caught Ben Channing, bowled Tatterson, the Swans were in more trouble at 6-70.

The wickets continued to fall for Tatterson, including Raidal out for 27.

When Rietschel disturbed thetimber of John Mayman, the innings was over, and so was Tatterson’schance of claiming arare 10-wicket haul in an innings. Collegians’ Stuart Anderson remains the only player to do it in SMCA first grade. Sale was all out for 92, and still trailing by 199 runs,wereasked to bat again, and things didn’t getany better for the Swans.

Despite 29 from Nel and 27 from Lucas Mowat, the Swans were all out for78. After Lachlan Carmanwas bowled by JakeWynd,the Swans lost their last five wickets for five runs.

The spin of Wynd and Rietschel did much of the damage, finishing the innings with 4-21 and 2-11 respectively. Tatterson claimed the first two

wickets, taking his match figures to 11-37.

 YARRAM opened its season account in style, with an outright win at home over Rosedale-Kilmany.

Starting day two 58 runs behindinits second innings with seven wickets in hand, RosedaleKilmany added 72 runs on Saturday, all out for 106,animprovement fromthe Warriors’92in the first innings.

Brad Scott was the hardest to get out, finishing unbeaten on 33, while Ben Hughes scored 22.

Following on fromfour wickets in the first innings, Pelicans vice-captain Jeremy Babb took4-34 in the second. Jack Collins took 3-13 and captain Daniel O’Keefe 3-27.

Needing to score15runstoclaim outright points, Yarram openers Brayden Askew was unbeaten on 12 and Matt Garland four to see the Pelicans home and replace the Warriors in seventh place on theladder.

 MAFFRA moved into second place on the ladder after defeating Collegians.

Replyingtothe Eagles’ 187 and starting day two 2-30, the home side struggled, all out for 113. An unbeaten 48 from Mark Nicholls and 17 from Charlie Morrison were the outliers. Blake Rowley took 3-20, Josh Davis2-14and Ben Durrant 2-22.

 BUNDALAGUAH replaced Collegians in the top four after victory over Longford at Stephenson Park.

Chasing201 forvictory,the Bullslost captain Jason Langshaw, bowled by Lachlan Floyd for 8, and fellowopenerJames Read,caught by Floyd off Nick Walker’s bowling for asteady 36. Coming together a2-55, Kyle O’Reilly and Steve Spoljarickept their wickets intact to see the Bulls home. Spoljaric made 79, to go with his three wicketsseven days earlier, while O’Reilly scored73.

 BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG had the bye.

Scoreboard, page 43

Photo: David Braithwaite