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Forecast warning: AEMO has highlighted risks to the state’s peak summer energy supply if there was further damage to the Morw rwell w River Diversion at the Yallourn mine. file photograph

By TOM GANNON

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PRESSURE POINT

By MICHELLE SLATER

THE energy market operator has highlighted risks to the state’s peak summer energy supply if there is further damage to the Morwell River Diversion at the Yallourn mine.

The Australian Electricity Market Operator’s Electricity Statement of Opportunities forecasts supply and reliability standards for the next five years across the National Electricity Market AEMO did not forecast any supply

shortfalls this summer or into the next five years, but acknowledged the importance of protecting Yallourn to assure system security.

The positive outlook was due to 4.4 gigawatts of new generation and storage capacity coming online with more investments in renewables, batteries, gas and pumped hydro.

“A key risk to reliability remains the possible unavailability of Yallourn Power Station in the event of a catastrophic rainfall event,” the report said.

“While the likelihood of such an event is relatively low, the consequence could be significant if the risk is not mitigated.”

The report stated future flooding could keep the “entire power station out of service for 12-to-18 months”.

It found between 150,000 and 500,000 households could go without power for up to eight hours in extreme heat at least once this summer, if such an event was to occur.

June flooding caused cracking in

the Morwell River Diversion which triggered parts of the mine to be temporarily evacuated and coal production put on hold.

It was the second time the diversion had cracked after a similar incident occurred in 2012.

Environment groups have now called upon the state government to conduct an independent investigation into these diversion failures.

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MEDAL SUCCESS FOR TRARALGON PARALYMPIANS - VALLEY SPORT

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GIPPSLAND Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) acting operations manager Franca Di Sisto assured the community there is no further risk to public health after a Traralgon resident tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.

Ms Di Sisto said no additional cases had been identified.

“There’s been no additional cases identified within the region at this point in time,” she said.

“We were able to get onto this very quickly and we have a degree of assurance at this point in time that the community is safe and there is no further risk to public health.”

The positive case acquired the virus at a Melbourne funeral before regional Victoria entered its seventh lockdown.

Ms Di Sisto said the person had not broken any rules by attending the event.

“The case is linked to a known cluster in Melbourne, there were no breaches in respect to no breaking of rules, this individual’s acquisition was quite unfortunate but they did not break any rules,” she said.

“Upon case interview we know this individual did their best to try and adhere to the parameters currently in place.”

One primary close contact had been identified but was also isolating and “does not pose a risk to public health”.

Within 24 hours of the positive case being confirmed, GRPHU’s testing sites had completed more than 400 tests at their Traralgon testing locations.

Ms Di Sisto thanked the community and urged those with symptoms to get tested.

“We want to really thank the community for stepping up and being tested, we do also want to remind people that if you are unwell, even if you haven’t been to an exposure site please step forward and be tested,” she said.

Ms Di Sisto also stressed the importance of people getting vaccinated.

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For centre it is business as usual

By TOM GANNON

THOROUGH cleaning practices at Traralgon Centre Plaza have resulted in business operating as usual despite a recent COVID-19 scare.

Three of the four Tier 2 exposure times linked to the positive COVID19 case were at the plaza, one in Coles and two in the food court at the plaza’s eastern entrance.

Plaza management said they were contacted by the Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) over the weekend and had been working with them to try and establish “what happened and when it happened”.

Traralgon Centre Plaza centre manager Marcus Fraser said the plaza was not required to conduct a deep clean because of rigorous, daily cleaning practices.

“We actually haven’t had to

undertake a deep clean due to our current cleaning practices, they were found to be at standard or above standard,” he said.

“Our cleaning standards were best practice going into this, touch point cleaning was going on all the time, there’s been what effectively amounts to a deep clean after each day as well so we were very confident with where we stand.”

Despite the initial risk of a COVID19 outbreak in the Valley, Mr Fraser said the situation appeared to be the best case scenario considering the positive case was exposed to the community.

“It could’ve been a completely different story but it’s as good an outcome as we could possibly hope for,” he said.

“Given that we are in lockdown it does minimise the risk, given that there wasn’t a whole heap of

customers around or as many as there could be in a normal time.”

Mr Fraser confirmed the limited exposure time meant the risk had been identified as “very low”.

Although there is no way to know how many people didn’t check in during the exposure period, Mr Fraser said strong numbers of check-ins from the day suggested most people had been doing the right thing.

“There’s always going to be some cases when that happens but we’re finding that the large majority of customers and our retailers are checking in and doing the right thing, so it’s been really good,” he said.

Despite the scare, business at the plaza has continued as normal.

“Nothing has really changed for us, we will continue to do business as usual and still continue to work closely with the GRPHU to ensure

our practices remain to the be best practice,” Mr Fraser said.

“We’ve had really good communications with all of our retailers, we were very quick to get on the front foot as soon as we found out anything and they generally appreciate that communication as well.”

GRPHU is still urging anyone who was at any of the Tier 2 exposure sites to get tested.

The current exposure sites are Coles, Traralgon Centre Plaza Sunday, August 22, 11.45am-12.25pm, Traralgon Centre Plaza Foodcourt Eastern Entrance Sunday, August 22, 12.25pm-12.45pm and Friday, August 27, 11.10am–11.15am as well as Woolworths, Seymour Street, Traralgon Monday, August 23, 5.20pm-5.45pm.

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Member for Morwell You can book your COVID vaccine appointment in the following ways: • At a vaccination centre using the online booking system or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398.

• At a participating GP or community health service through the Australian Government Eligibility Checker.

Vaccination centres Book your second dose appointment now.

First-dose appointments are limited. They are being made available as soon as possible. To get your COVID19 vaccine at a vaccination centre you can book in the following ways: • Online using the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 vaccine online booking system https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/ • Book an appointment at a vaccination centre by calling 1800 675 398. https://www.coronavirus.vic. gov.au/vaccination-centres The following vaccination centres across Gippsland are currently y open including: • Traralgo on, Traralgon Racecourse, McNairn Road 12-14 George Street, Morwell VIC 3840 / PO Box 214, Morwell VIC 3840

p. 03 5133 9088 | f. 03 5133 9388 |

• Sale, Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Cobain’s Road • Warragul, the Goods shed. Warragul Railway y Station, Alfred Street • Wonthaggi, Wonthaggi Town Hall, Baillieu Sttreet Book with a doctor, GP respiratory clinic or commu unity health service The Australian Government Eligibility Checker can help you determine your eligibility for a vaccine. https:// covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en • make sure you can get a COVID-19 vaccine now • help you find a participating general practice e (doctor), community health service or vaccination cen ntre that can give you a COVID-19 vaccine.

You can also call the National Coronavirus and d COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 1800 020 080 to find d a clinic where you can make a vaccination booking orr you can make an appointment through your local GP clinic at: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/ Ap ppointments can also be taken at your local Gippsland Respiratory clinic.

For more information please visit: https://www.gphn.org.au/covid-19-vaccineresources/

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Best practice: Traralgon Centre Plaza centre manager Marcus Fraser said the situation could have been worse if not for rigorous cleaning practices.

PREMIER Daniel Andrews says regional Victoria apart from the COVID-stricken city of Shepparton, is likely to come out of lockdown next week.

“We believe we will be able to end the lockdown in the rest of regional Victoria next week, exactly when we will confirm as soon as we can,” he said.

Despite the easing of restrictions, the Premier said “significant” restrictions would still apply and no one from metropolitan Melbourne without authorisation would be allowed to enter regional Victoria.

“It will not be a full opening up, there will not be hundreds of people at the pub or the restaurant or the café but there will be activity that is possible and safe,” he said.

Mr Andrews announced that students will not return to face-to-face learning for the remainder of Term 3 with a plan for Term 4 to be announced next week.

It was also confirmed the GAT will be held on October 5.

Mr Andrews said the state government is aiming to have all Year 12 students and those Year 11 students studying a Year 12 subject vaccinated by October 5.

“We are very confident that we will be able to get all of our Year 12 students vaccinated at least one dose

by October 5,” he said.

“From September 7 to September 17, schools will reach out to families and inform them of the detailed plan to have them vaccinated in state hubs.”

Mr Andrews announced playgrounds would reopen from 11.59pm tonight.

He also announced a possible statewide easing of restrictions which would come into effect from September 23 if up to 70 per cent of the state have received their first vaccination dose.

Outdoor communal gym equipment, skate parks and things of that nature will reopen.

The current 5km travel distance restrictions will be expanded to 10km and exercise time will be increased from two to three hours per day.

Outdoor personal training will be allowed with up to two people plus the trainer.

Private inspections for unoccupied premises for a new purchase or an end of a lease will be permitted with any limitations to be announced.

Construction sites can increase to 50 per cent capacity when 90 per cent of their workforce has received at least one vaccination dose.

The state recorded 120 cases yesterday, all of which were locally acquired.

There was two deaths recorded overnight, one woman in her 40s and one woman in her 60s.

Out of the 58 people currently in hospital, 21 are in ICU with 14 of these people on a ventilator, 64 of the day’s cases were linked to known outbreaks, however 56 of these cases were still under investigation.

In total there are now 900 active cases with only five acquired overseas, 122 of these cases remain under investigation.

“Of those that have been fully interviewed only 20 were in isolation during their infectious period, these last few days have seen a dramatic shift in the nature and the number of cases coming forward,” Mr Andrews told media today.

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Strong turnout: More than 1000 COVID tests were conducted at Traralgon sites across Sunday and Monday. photograph tom gannon

Line-up: The queue for testing at Traralgon Recreation Reserve on Monday morning.

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Residents turn out in droves

By TOM GANNON

SINCE a positive COVID-19 case in the community was announced on Sunday, testing sites in Traralgon have conducted more than 1000 tests.

On Sunday, 400 of the tests took place, while on Monday the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium conducted 315 tests and the Traralgon Recreation Reserve conducted 298.

There were waits of up to four hours at each site on Monday as cars snaked around the indoor spots stadium.

Latrobe City Council posted to their Facebook around midday on Monday to advise that both sites had reached capacity.

Traralgon resident and Seymour Street Woolworths employee Elizabeth Brown said she had been waiting in line for close to four hours when the announcement was made, however she hadn’t been told if she would be turned away.

Ms Brown was working at the supermarket on the day the positive case attended and said she had been advised by management to get tested.

“My sister works at the plaza as well so I was

originally going to (get tested) but then my boss also called me and told me I was there during that time so I’ve been in the Tier 2 exposure and should go get tested and isolate,” she said.

Speaking at the Gippsland Regional Basketball Stadium on Monday morning, Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said she was optimistic about the situation.

“I would hope, given that the person when they were out were doing all the right things so I would hope there is very limited chance of a Shepparton situation here,” she said.

Cr Gibson thanked the community for their testing efforts and reiterated the importance of being compassionate to others during this time.

“It’s really great that the community are taking it seriously and getting out and getting tested,” she said.

“Sadly, you go to a funeral, this is the last thing you expect or need, you’re grieving because a loved one has died and you get COVID. “They (the positive case) didn’t ask for it and the virus doesn’t discriminate or care, the mental health issue is a real concern.”

This way: A ute waits in the queue on Catterick Crescent. photograph tom gannon

Message is to go and get vaccinated Continued from page 1

“We’d love the community to step forward, book in and get vaccinated,” she said.

“The criteria for vaccination has now change so that really assists and opens eligibility capacity for the rest of the community to be able to access a vaccine that they couldn’t have before.”

With vaccines in such high demand, Ms Di Sisto assured those struggling to make appointments that additional options would be made available.

“We are going to be opening up additional capacity moving forward, it’s still being determined but we do have nine sub-clinics across the region,” she said.

“If you cant get in to Traralgon Racecourse, there are other options moving forward and we have other sites people can book into.”

Testing blitz: Cars were lined up around the block at Catt tterick t Crescent as wait times at Traralgon testing sites reached upwards of four hours on Monday. photograph tom gannon

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Sign of the times: Hardchrome Engineering general manager Andrew Dugan said people need to be vaccinated to enter the Yallourn-based workshop.

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No jab, no entry declares business

By MICHELLE SLATER

A YALLOURN engineering workshop is taking a hard stance against COVID by requiring that all employees and site visitors should be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Hardchrome Engineering is mandating that anyone who comes on site must have at least one COVID jab by November 1.

General manager Andrew Dugan believes he was the first business in the Latrobe Valley to bring in compulsory staff jabs, following in the footsteps from SPC and Qantas.

“If we can push other businesses down this track, then the better. The majority of the people on our

sites want this policy as they want their jobs to be safe,” Mr Dugan said.

“COVID vaccination targets need to be at 100 per cent and the only way to do this is with mandatory vaccinations. I believe in some ways, I’m doing the government’s job.”

Mr Dugan said lawyers had told him he was within his rights as a private property owner to require onsite mandatory vaccinations.

Hardchrome Engineering employs 100 people on two sites in Yallourn and Clayton, repairing heavy components for mining and energy industries.

Mr Dugan said the company relied on quick repair turnaround times for its interstate customers, and any COVID outbreaks in his workshops

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Environment Victoria supported by Latrobe Valley community groups sent a formal letter to Premier Daniel Andrews asking for an Inquiry.

Environment Victoria campaigns manager Nicholas Aberle said there were some “serious questions” left unanswered from these incidents which could be addressed in an independent Inquiry.

“Were lessons learned from the previous Morwell River Diversion collapse? Did the regulator allow mining too close to the embankment?” Dr Aberle asked.

“Did EnergyAustralia properly rebuild the embankment after the last failure? Have they maintained it properly?”

The state government gave approvals for mine operator EnergyAustralia to direct the Morwell River flows around the damaged diversion and into the Latrobe River.

This will dry the diversion enabling engineers

to undertake repairs, estimated to take up to 18 months to complete.

A state government spokesperson said it was “continuing to work with the Australian Energy Market Operator to ensure Victoria’s energy security”.

“We have accepted EnergyAustralia’s proposal that ensures repairs to the Yallourn mine will secure Victoria’s energy supply and protect mine workers, the south Morwell community, water entitlement holders and the environment,” the spokesperson said.

EnergyAustralia chief operating officer Liz Westcott said the company carried out ongoing monitoring, inspection, maintenance and routine works at all of its assets to ensure reliability.

“If the relevant authorities require an independent inquiry, EnergyAustralia will fully cooperate and provide all relevant information to support with those inquiries,” Ms Westcott said.

would mean “our business would collapse overnight”.

The business owner said he first discussed staff jabs about four months ago, allowing employees to get vaxxed on company time.

“They get a slab when they get a jab,” he said.

Mr Dugan said only a handful of his staff were “vaccine refusers” but these workers would be given several choices if they chose to remain unvaccinated after the November deadline.

“I can’t sack them, but they won’t be allowed onsite until they’ve made their minds up,” he said.

“Our subcontractors have been good, they want to get vaccinated. I’m getting some reservations

from transport companies, but we’ve been firm with them.

“I’ve told them if their drivers are not vaccinated then don’t bother to come on site, we will find another company that complies with our policy.”

Mr Dugan said his stance was also going above and beyond his legal requirements to provide a COVID safe work environment.

“We have people here with serious chronic illnesses and COVID would kill them. I can take a hard line or not,” he said.

“The only way we will beat this is with better than best practice. We’ve had a lot of supportive emails and phone calls over this and our customer base has been positive.”

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Wildfires a result of poor policy and strategy

By PHILIP HOPKINS

INTENSE wildfires, particularly over the past 20 years, are key factors in ecosystem decline, and result from poor policy and ineffective strategy, according to Latrobe Valley forestry and business consultant John Cameron.

Mr Cameron said six high intensity fires in Victoria over the past 20 years had burnt more than one million hectares of forest and “have had an undesirable impact on Victoria’s biodiversity and ecosystems”, as well as causing billions of dollars in economic loss and 183 lives lost.

He last week addressed the Upper House inquiry into ecosystem decline in Victoria, of which Gippsland-based Nationals MP Melina Bath is a member.

Mr Cameron has a Diploma of Horticulture and an MBA, is a former chairman of Private Forestry Gippsland, and has been involved in tree breeding, forest genetics and the CRC for Forestry and CRC for Pulp and Paper Science Monash.

Mr Cameron said these mega fires were predictable and avoidable, as best practice fire mitigation

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RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say on the design of a new local mental health service to be built in the Latrobe Valley.

The state government is promising to fasttrack a new Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Services next year.

The promise comes off the back of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, which recommended building 50 to 60 of these new facilities across Victoria by the end of 2026.

Six of these facilities will be fast-tracked to open in the Latrobe Valley, Benalla, Brimbank, Frankston, Greater Geelong and Whittlesea next year.

These services will connect people to care in their local communities.

They will focus on prevention and early intervention for adults who are experiencing mental illness or psychological distress as well as treatment for alcohol and drug addiction.

The state government is asking locals to share their thoughts on the design of the treatment, care and support of these local services.

Mental Health Minister James Merlino said “community care is at the heart of our mental health reform”.

“And we want to hear from the community to help us create fit-for-purpose local mental health and wellbeing services that deliver for Victorians,” Mr Merlino said.

“These new local services will transform the way we deliver treatment, care and support for Victorians with mental illness and psychological distress – giving them easy-to-access local services and support within their community.”

To comment, visit the Engage Victoria website at engage.vic.gov.au.

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be more efficient and effective if released from the shackles of an unfocussed mega department.

DELWP is a cumbersome conglomerate embracing too many functions,” he said.

“Conglomerates have proved to be ineffective and were discarded by business in the 1980s.”

Mr Cameron said an efficient and effective land manager should have fewer than 52 per cent of staff in Melbourne’s CBD and much more than 11 per cent of field staff that DELWP had.

“DELWP/Parks Victoria should introduce lowcost flight aircraft equipped with heat sensing and retardant, capable of detecting and suppressing fires within minutes or hours from ignition,” he said.

“Fires started by overnight lightning can be attacked before dawn the next day when easier to control. Reliance on expensive large aerial water bombers has not been very cost-effective.”

Mr Cameron said Victoria’s ‘Safer Together’ bushfire policy was flawed, as the Auditor General had shown. The modelling of residual fire risk meant the policy was not ‘fit for purpose’.

“The target of 70 per cent residual fire risk is far too high and is not supported by any fire behaviour experts that I am aware of,” he said.

“Achieving 70 per cent residual risk by counting areas burnt by wildfire is a nonsense given that the objective of Safer Together was to substantially reduce wildfire.

“Wildfire subsequently delivers more elevated or ‘ladder’ fuel, resulting post-fire fuel conditions that are worse than areas prescribed burnt.”

Mr Cameron said the ‘Forestry Plan’ to close the native forest industry by 2030 should be scrapped.

“Continuation of sustainable harvesting of some native forests will deliver a mix of native forest age classes and genetic recombination, both desirable for adaptive ecosystems,” he said.

“This will provide continued diversified rural employment. It will also avoid the adverse impact on scale economies in agriculture under the ‘Forestry Plan’, which is based on converting large areas of farmland to plantations.”

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in Western Australia showed; over 60 years, only two lives had been lost in WA compared to Victoria’s 312 lives.

“Fuel load drives fire intensity more so than the Forest Fire Danger Index or weather,” he said.

Victoria had the chance after the 2009 Bushfire Royal Commission to implement improved fuel reduction but failed. The ‘Safer Together’ policy had delivered less than 2 per cent fuel reduction compared to the commission’s recommended annual 5 per cent.

“There was a two-week window of opportunity to control the 2019-20 bushfire with best practise fire detection, initial attack and suppression, but we failed – potential justification for a coronial inquest and class action.”

Mr Cameron said a single Forest Fire Management organisation was needed that reported to one Minister with unfettered control and responsibility over all public forest land.

DELWP had four ministers, with no one fully ‘accountable’.

“Talented people in DELWP/Parks Victoria could

OPAL Australian Paper Tyers Art Festival moves to an online exhibition again for 2021 with entries now open and additional awards on offer.

Organisers made the decision last year to move to an online exhibition with the aim of being back with a physical exhibition, incorporating the Tyers Music, Food & Wine Festival, this year.

“However, the uncertainty created by COVID-19 has placed us in the position where we have again had to make the decision to run this year’s Opal Australian Paper Tyers Art Festival as an online exhibition, where artists will be able to showcase their work and allow our many supporters and patrons the opportunity to purchase an artwork and support Gippsland artists,” director Peter Harrison said.

The Tyers Music, Food and Wine has been cancelled for 2021.

“We were quite overwhelmed with the support we received from artists and sponsors for our online exhibition in 2020, and are pleased to acknowledge the positive support we have already received from many of our partners for this year’s online event,” Mr Harrison said.

“We were also pleased to sell a number of exhibited artworks in 2020, supporting our artists.

“Thank you to Opal Australian Paper who have again agreed to continue as our major partner for the online exhibition, also, Latrobe City Council who have been a long-term supporter of our community event.

“Additionally, we are incredibly appreciative of the many local community members, businesses and groups who have come on board to support us.”

There are a host of awards that will be on offer as part of the festival.

They include; the Tyers Award - Best Exhibit (other than Designer Craft) $2000, Best Exhibit Designer Craft $500, Best Exhibit – Photography $500 (new in 2021), Highly Commended Award (x3) $200 each, Under 18 Student Award $350 + $150 voucher (new in 2021) and Popular Choice Award $400 and cover a range of mediums, including: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolours, Mixed

Deja vu: The Tyers Art Festival will be online in 2021.

Media, Pastel, Drawing, Photography, Scratch Art and Designer Craft.

Under-18 student artists are encouraged to enter the exhibition with an award specific to them as well as being eligible for all other applicable awards.

“The Opal Australian Paper Tyers Art Festival is pleased to be able to support and offer artists from across Gippsland and beyond the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in our innovative online exhibition that responds to and recognises artists at all stages of their art journey across all mediums,” Mr Harrison said.

“We are excited to see what amazing artworks our artists will produce for this year and encourage art lovers to visit tyersartfestival.com.au during the month of November to view what I am sure will again be an amazing exhibition and support a Gippsland artist by voting for their favourite

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artwork for the Most Popular Choice Award or perhaps purchasing an original artwork.

“The Opal Australian Paper Tyers Art Festival allows artists from across Gippsland and beyond the opportunity to showcase and receive recognition for their work and we encourage artists to enter this year’s exhibition.”

The festival supports the Tyers Primary School and local community groups.

Prospective entrants can enter this year’s online exhibition at tyersartfestival.com.au and people interested in supporting the Opal Australian Paper Tyers Art Festival – Online Exhibition can contact Mr Harrison on 0400 620 763 or admin@ tyersartfestival.com.au.

Winners in each category (other than the Most Popular Award) will be announced on Sunday, November 1, with the online exhibition continuing throughout November at tyersartfestival.com.au

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Looking ahead: Mayor Sharon Gibson said a key goal of the new Latrobe City Transition Taskforce was to establish a diversification of industry to future proof the local economy. file photograph

Inaugural meeting of transition taskforce

BUILDING on Latrobe City’s strengths to transform an economy fuelled by coal-fired power generation to a new diamond standard was the focus of the first Latrobe City Transition Taskforce meeting last week.

Council established the bi-partisan taskforce to plan for economic diversification and investment opportunities as the region transitions from traditional power generation and a reduced timber industry.

With the expected loss of 500 direct jobs, 200 contractor roles and significant indirect jobs when Yallourn Power Station shuts down in 2028, combined with a similar fallout still being felt following Hazelwood’s closure in 2017, the taskforce will focus on new investment to generate employment.

Latrobe City Mayor Sharon Gibson said a key goal was to establish a diversification of industry to future proof the local economy.

“Our community has suffered from the severe and sudden impact of major industry closures and the loss of skilled, highly paid work,” Cr Gibson said.

“With less than seven years until Yallourn closes and the anticipated Loy Yang closure by 2048, we must lay the foundations for a thriving regional city now, capitalising on our local knowledge and expertise.

“We are thrilled to have state and federal

representatives on board to help us lead this transition and set the course for generations of Latrobe City growth and prosperity, because we cannot do this alone.”

Council will target investment in fields including: technical education, advanced manufacturing, regional and rural health, renewable energy, food and fibre, defence engineering, geothermal energy, recyclables, and a circular economy.

Other opportunities include developing the Gippsland Logistics Precinct, Latrobe Regional Airport, Centre for Australian Automotive Futures and unlocking various barriers to Latrobe City’s further economic growth, such as infrastructure restrictions.

Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Senator for Victoria Kim Carr, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Peter Walsh, Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, State Member for Narracan Gary Blackwood, Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath and Member for Morwell Russell Northe attended the first meeting.

Council thanked the commitment of the taskforce members to date and welcomed future participation from state and federal officials from all sides of government.

Gippsland areas open for spring firewood collection

FIREWOOD in Gippsland can be gathered from designated firewood collection areas in state forests for personal use.

Under the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, if firewood is essential for home heating or cooking people can travel to the closest designated firewood collection area as long as physical distancing requirements are followed.

People are urged to stay as close to home as possible.

Gippsland Deputy Chief Fire Officer Geoff Conway said there is an increased demand for domestic firewood which is putting strain on the limited availability in the region.

“Regular updates on available firewood are being provided to communities to ensure people can collect the firewood they need safely,” he said.

Find out more about your local collection areas here: www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood

As a result of bushfire preparedness works in the Latrobe, Macalister and Tambo districts, there are additional firewood collection areas this spring in Walhalla, Cobbannah and Colquhoun State Forest.

“Firewood collection areas are being more realistically mapped for the benefit of communities to reflect where firewood can be practically and legally collected,” DCFO Conway said.

“All firewood collection areas in Gippsland have changed from block to roadside areas where firewood can be collected within 50 metres of a road.

“Please note that due to a lack of available firewood there will be no collection areas available south of the Princes Highway in Latrobe District in 2021.”

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ACROSS Australia retirees will be celebrating throughout October, and encouraging family, friends and neighbours to explore safe options to socially connect.

Probus South Pacific’s chief executive officer Silvana Martignago said it is vital in these times to stay connected.

“For the more than 100,000 members of Probus words like restrictions and distancing have become all too common and for this reason alone, they are focusing on their social wellbeing and connecting with each other, in whatever way possible,” she said.

“Our members frequently tell us that there is one basic truth that applies to almost everyone’s retirement years and that is the need for social interactions.

“The benefits of socialising are well documented and have proven to have a positive affect both physically and mentally, particularly in the mature generation.

“For many people retirement certainly comes with its own set of joys, challenges and goals. There is no one blueprint for retirement as we all have different interests and lifestyle - some of us even have our very own bucket lists.”

Probus club membership often provides a solution for achieving retirement goals, it offers retirees and semi-retirees the opportunity to make new friends, experience new hobbies, participate in a wide variety of activities and enjoy listening to interesting guest speakers.

October 1, 2021 is Probus Day, and the Probus Community will be celebrating throughout the month of October enjoying a wide range of events, functions and activities.

Probus Clubs all over Australia have a range of celebrations planned for October including morning teas, picnics, lunches, lighting of landmarks, themed meetings and so much more.

This year’s Probus Day theme is centred on the positive social connections that Probus provides.

The theme is “Celebrate Probus - do a friend a favour’’.

Members have been called into action, reminded that they will be doing their friends a favour by helping them to join, stay engaged and connected through a local Probus Club.

While some areas are currently experiencing increased restrictions or lockdowns at this time, we must be encouraged that there are brighter days ahead.

We need to plan for those brighter days - Probus members are inviting all retirees to consider joining their local Probus Club to have some muchneeded fun and friendship.

You can find out more about the Probus Club of Newborough by calling our secretary David Claxton on 5127 8428 or visit www.probus southpacific.org.

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Community Corner with Gregor Mactaggart

Talk about COVID-19 and its impact on our wellbeing

GET official COVID-19 Vaccine information and how it is being rolled out from trained bilingual health educators.

Join Gippsland Multicultural Services in an online series of sessions on: Tuesday, September 7, 2pm-3pm, [In Thai] Tuesday, September 14, 2pm-3pm Tuesday, September 21, 2pm-3pm Feel free to contact Gippsland Multicultural Services on 5133 7072 to get assistance on how to access Zoom.

How are COVID restrictions impacting your wellbeing? Need more info on updated COVID-19 vaccination? Or just want to meet someone new?

If you’re from the Latrobe City area, this is open to all women who identify with a multicultural background.

You can register/scan below.

Use this: The QR Code you can scan to be a part of the upcoming information sessions. image supplied Contact Wendy (health promotionofficer)ifyouwouldlikemore bilingual information around COVID19 on 0428 131 271 or via email at wendy.liu@gwhealth.asn.au

Gippsland Grammar’s virtual open evening

GIPPSLAND Grammar’s senior Garnsey Campus in Sale will host a virtual open evening on Friday, September 10 from 3.30-6pm.

Current COVID-19 restrictions mean a virtual open evening is the most practical way for interested families to gain insight into the Gippsland Grammar experience from the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Gippsland Grammar’s Acting Head

of Garnsey Campus Kate Ray said the program for the virtual event would showcase all aspects of school life including a virtual tour of the senior Garnsey Campus, presentations from a variety of key leadership and teaching staff, a snapshot of what life looks like for boarders in Blackwood House and the opportunities offered by the Rowing program.

“While having students on-site to tour our campus and meet our staff isn’t possible, we are excited to be able to offer a virtual Open Evening,” Ms Ray said.

“This 2021 version of our usual Open Day will give interested families the opportunity to talk to some of our Leadership team about what an education at Gippsland Grammar can provide.

“There will also be an opportunity to discuss our rich co-curricular program with the staff who run these fabulous programs and students will also be available who will be able to share their first-hand perspective on the benefits of being a part of the Gippsland Grammar community.”

While Gippsland Grammar still has places available for Year 7 next year, this open evening may particularly appeal to families with senior students who are looking to join one of Australia’s leading independent co-educational Anglican schools for their final years of schooling for Years 10-12.

Gippsland Grammar’s two junior campuses (Bairnsdale and St Anne’s) will also be represented at the event so potential junior school families are also encouraged to take this opportunity to get a sense of the whole-school community, which includes early childhood education at the School’s two Early Learning Centres at its Bairnsdale and St Anne’s campuses and long-term, short-term or once-off boarding at Blackwood House for senior students.

Private buses operate daily from East Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.

Men’s Shed Week looks a little different this year

WITH hundreds of Men’s Sheds in lockdown and the COVID-19 crisis still reshaping the way we get together, Men’s Shed Week (30 August – 5 September) looks and feels a bit different again this year.

But in the true spirit of Men’s Sheds, that won’t stop thousands of Shedders from commemorating the fundamentals of Men’s Sheds: connection, comm unity and camaraderie.

“The pandemic has certainly got in the way of Shedders getting together in person as much as they’d like to over the last eighteen months,” AMSA chairman Paul Sladdin said.

“But like us, Men’s Sheds around

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the country have found ways to stay in touch and to support their mates by other means and that’s what we’re celebrating this year.”

Every Australian now knows firsthand the impacts of social isolation on physical and mental health – something that many wouldn’t have previously realised prior to their own retirement or in extended periods of no work.

In lieu of a shed visit, AMSA Patron His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retired) acknowledged the many ways Men’s Sheds help strengthen communities in a video message for Shedders. (Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LuYYxbskcss) Since the early 1990s, Men’s Sheds have played an important role in providing men with a place to go, a community to belong to and mates that make it all worthwhile.

Now over 1200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds are vibrant, diverse and thriving community hubs supporting thousands of communities around Australia, and the world.

Find your nearest local shed at mensshed.org

National Water Week poster competition

GIPPSLAND Water’s National Water Week poster competition is on again, giving students the chance to get creative and reflect on how they can care for water and Country.

This year’s National Water Week theme ‘Caring for water and Country’, aims to recognise and deepen our understanding of the connection First Nations people have had with water and land for over 65,000 years.

Local primary school students are invited to create a poster reflecting how they can care for water and Country now and in the future.

Individual prizes are up for grabs and the winning school will receive $500 to put towards a sustainability project.

National Water Week makes a splash across Australia in the third week of October each year.

This year it will be held from October 18-24 2021.

Entries must be submitted to Gippsland Water by Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Entry form and further details are available at www.gippswater.com.au/ education

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THE Stratford Courthouse is hopeful that restrictions will be lifted in time for The Strzelecki Stringbusters to perform on Saturday, September 18.

The Strzelecki Stringbusters are a 14 piece string band featuring guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, fiddle, double bass and harmonica.

These festival favourites play many styles of music from bluegrass and western swing to country and the blues.

The band members live, work and play in the hills around the Strzelecki

Ranges and are as much fun as you can have standing up (or in this case sitting down).

Tickets are $25 and can be booked at stratfordcourthouse.com.au.

Health care card and pensioner concession card holders who are Wellington Shire residents can obtain free entry by entering the gift certificate/promotion code CompTicket2021 when booking.

Doors open at 7pm and the Wit’s End Bar will be open.

The event is being presented with assistance from Arts Centre Victoria, MusicForVictoria and the Wellington Shire.

Moe Lions Bowling Club welcoming new members DO you still have a competitive spirit and miss playing a team sport? Do you reminisce of the days when having a few drinks with your mates after a game was a normal part of life?

If you are looking for a low impact, social outlet then bowls could be for you.

Playing bowls is not limited to just Saturdays, there is normally a game somewhere seven days a week, be it social or competitive.

Moe Lions Bowling Club play in events all over Australia, this can be from the club or with any players registered with Bowls Australia.

It is a great way to stay fit and make friends or get your mates to play with you.

With the good weather just around the corner Moe Lions are taking new members for the new season.

So why not give bowls a try?

For further information contact Les Stolanik on 0497 673 146 or Leigh Dodd on 0418 572 113 or Noel Savige on 0419 302 094 and give it go, you might be surprised how much it could change your life.

Morwell Rostrum Club

DO you have a fear of public speaking?

You can conquer your nerves and improve your public speaking skills by joining Morwell Rostrum Club.

Founded in England in 1930, Rostrum is the world’s longest running public speaking organisation.

We have been operating in Latrobe Valley since 1959 and are encouraging new members to join our club.

We meet every Tuesday at 5.45pm at the Morwell Bowling Club or online via Zoom.

Prospective members are welcome to attend as guests and join us for a meal afterwards.

Find your voice with Rostrum.

Call George on 5122 2507 for more information.

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Workers vaccination rates online

By MICHELLE SLATER

GIPPSLANDERS can now check out how many residential aged care workers have been vaccinated against coronavirus in a new online map put out by the federal Health Department last week.

The interactive residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination rates map shows national and local geographical areas.

According to yesterday’s figures for the Latrobe Valley, Mitchell House Hostel in Morwell was at 90 to 100 per cent and the Royal Freemasons in Moe was sitting at 20 to 29 per cent.

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The data is updated each weekday from information reported through the My Aged Care Portal, and facilities with fewer than five staff members are not included.

It comes as all private and residential aged care workers must receive their first vaccine by September 17 as a condition of employment, as mandated by the Commonwealth.

The Latrobe Regional Hospital Macalister Unit nursing home was sitting at 70 to 79 per cent as of the latest data, with staff taking up opportunities to get vaxxed at the hospital.

The residential aged care facility has 10 acute beds for older people with complex needs relating

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With a theme in 2021 of “Start the conversation… keep it going”, Trafalgar High School's Student Leadership and council will continue to look at how community events like Wear it Purple day and IDAHOBIT Day are marked in the school community.

Mr Lyons said the students did a fantastic job in pivoting the 2021 to a virtual event on short notice.

Trafalgar High School is a lead school in delivering the Respectful Relationships initiative and joined the Victorian Government Safe Schools in 2010 with a focus on a safe and inclusive school environment.

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“COVID-19 restrictions threw a small spanner in the works of our student representative council and student leadership trying to organise a Wear it Purple Day,” Trafalgar High School's student welfare manager David 'Wombat' Lyons said.

“But their ideas that included make purple stress ball and having guests from Headspace Morwell can be saved up and occur in 2022.”

Instead, the students and staff of the school wore purple at home, sending in photos for publishing on the school's Facebook page and school newsletter. "(Wear it purple) is a day to celebrate LGBTIQA+ youth," principal Jane Mersey said.

"We are very pleased with the positive response of our students to this day.

Healthcare workers also recently took part in a webinar with infectious disease physician Zaal Meher-Homji which was run by the public health unit to help address any concerns.

“There have also been roving nurse immunisers who have visited the unit to catch up with staff who may not have had the opportunity to book in for vaccination,” Mr Romano said.

“LRH will continue to offer opportunities for vaccination at a staff clinic at the hospital. Staff also have priority at the community vaccination clinic at the Traralgon Racecourse.”

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AUSSIE Broadband Limited earlier this week announced its results for the full year ended June 30, 2021.

The highlights of the past 12 months for the publicly-listed company were as follows:  Revenue of $350.3 million, up 84 per cent on prior corresponding period (pcp) and 3.6 per cent ahead of prospectus forecast  EBITDA (before IPO expenses) of $19.1 million, up 433 per cent on pcp and 55 per cent ahead of prospectus forecast  400,848 total broadband services, up 53 per cent on pcp  37,498 broadband business and wholesale services, up 90 per cent on pcp  25,606 mobile services, up 102 per cent on pcp.  25 Points of Interconnect (POIs) and data centres connected to Aussie Fibre with rollout on track to complete in FY22 The company achieved revenue of $350.3 million and EBITDA before IPO costs of $19.1m, both ahead of prospectus forecasts.

EBITDA was driven by customer growth in both business and residential segments, increase in ARPU, careful CVC management, and NBN extending COVID-19 CVC credits and promotional rebates.

Managing director Phillip Britt called out an extraordinary performance by the Aussie Broadband team in a year of significant disruption by COVID-19.

“We have staff spread across Australia who, like our customers, have all experienced different forms and lengths of lockdown throughout the year,” he said.

“The pandemic has highlighted the importance of reliable internet in our daily lives. Despite the challenges, our team has continued to deliver great network performance and great customer service to our customers, which are critical factors underpinning our growth.

“We’re in business to change the telco game, and our staff are doing that each and every day with our high-quality network, clever technology and a focus on being good to our customers.”

to mental illness. LRH acting mental health executive director Sebastiano Romano said the facility was on track to meet the September vaccination deadline.

“The response from the Macalister Unit nursing team has been exceptional with almost all staff receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine,” Mr Romano said.

“Staff appreciate the importance of protecting the people they care for and each other.”

The Gippsland Region Public Health Unit runs regular staff vaccination clinics at the hospital, so aged care workers and those in clinical and non-clinical support roles can access the jab.

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Cutting edge: The Buhler-Protix plant in the Netherlands using black soldier fly larvae to create high protein products.

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Hopes are high: GSSS food and fibre project manager Ben Gebert.

GIPPSLAND researchers are looking into using a much-maligned insect to help tackle organic waste, with the potential to produce high protein stockfeed or pet food.

The Gippsland Smart Specialisation Strategy (GSSS) is working with a team of international experts to explore black soldier fly larvae to process food waste.

Once to size, the larvae themselves can be processed into stockfeed such as aquaculture meal or domestic pet food, with the possibilities for human grade consumption into the future.

GSSS recently ran a presentation in Gippsland alongside Dutch tech company Buhler, spruiking the merits of building a plant in the region.

A large scale project is underway in the Netherlands where black soldier fly larvae are converting 300,000 tonnes of organic waste a year.

GSSS food and fibre project manager Ben Gebert said this method can divert waste from landfill and reduce methane emissions, and larvae excrement can also be used for nitrogen-rich fertiliser.

“The black soldier fly larvae will eat anything, they grow very quickly and are non-fussy with what they eat and can process thousands of tonnes of organic waste,” Mr Gebert said.

“This is pretty phenomenal, this is a heck of a lot of waste. Black soldier fly larvae are more profitable and are a more environmentally friendly way to process waste.”

Mr Gebert said larvae products could also provide an eco-friendly solution to the aquaculture industry to replace fish meal which is made from wild-caught bait fish.

He said there was a handful of pet food companies manufacturing larvae internationally, as more owners were looking for pet food quality assurance.

“From a sustainability point of view, this concept provides a compelling argument for the consumer to consider insects,” he said.

Mr Gebert said they were hoping to conduct a feasibility study into developing commercial production in Gippsland, looking into costs, waste streams and plant locations.

However, he acknowledged there needed to be change of attitude in Australia for insects to be integrated into the food chain, particularly for human consumption.

He said supermarket giant Woolworths was already stocking a line of Australian cricket powder for humans to chow down on.

“Most of the rest of the world has been eating insects but our adoption rates are low. It will take some time for it to be made for human consumption,” he said.

“There needs to be a culture shift in regards to pet food, you wouldn’t even realise it’s in there.”

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Bank Australia urged to reverse call DAMIEN Walsh, Managing Director Bank Australia Re: Morwell in the middle.

This letter is a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the board of directors of our bank.

Morwell is in the middle of an economic crisis brought on by factors beyond our control, such as COVID-19 and the destruction caused to business by the Latrobe City Council’s “Future Morwell” project.

I implore you to seriously reconsider and reverse the decision to close our branch.

It is obvious that no consultation has been had with the owners of our bank, us; which is still known as the Credit Union (SEC); which has community associations back to 1970, with the Power industry.

The landscape in Commercial Road, should your absurd proposition go ahead would be Westpaconly, now that ANZ, CBA and Bendigo have departed. The discrimination continues. We look forward to meaningful consultation as to how our bank can continue with an appropriate marketing plan.

Merv Geddes, Gippsland Resource Group secretary

MP’s travel questioned

AUSTRALIA is in a life or death struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victorians have been able to compare the approach of the Victorian state government in dealing with the virus and compare it to the disastrous approach taken by New South Wales of initially having no lockdowns in the regions.

The Victorian National Party have been advocating for the NSW approach and would have adopted it if they were in power.

The Nationals are perfectly free to support the NSW approach but not flout the laws of our state.

Most Victorians have been complying with the stay at home rules extended to the regions on Saturday, August 21.

There are no exemptions from the rules for politicians.

The rules are as per The Express online report on the day they were announced.

“The five reasons to leave home are back in place, along with mandatory wearing of masks both indoors and outdoors.  To shop for essentials  For authorised work or permitted education  To provide care and for medical and compassionate reasons  Leaving to get vaccinated  To exercise for a maximum of two hours The travel limit of 5km from your home has returned.”

The Nationals MP for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath has questions to answer about her compliance with the rules and why she has been out and about.

A quick check of her Facebook page shows photos where she has been leaving home carrying out activities not envisaged in the rules.

On August 25 she was in the shopping centre in Moe doing a political photo op, not buying essential supplies unless we count buying votes as an essential purchase.

The words attached to the photo says it was “today” not pre lockdown.

A WIN TV crew also recorded the event and put it to air confirming the day.

Ms Bath lives 68kms from Moe and like us, she is subject to the 5km travel restriction.

While Ms Bath is entitled to the presumption of innocence, her movements appear non-compliant with the lockdown rules and she has questions to answer.

Phillip Edwards, Hazelwood North

Conjecture over date

THE story on Monday’s The Express reported “It is the first active case in Latrobe City since January 12 this year…”

According to official data published by the state government, (www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ victorian-coronavirus-covid-19-data), the last case in Latrobe City Local Government Area was 377 days prior, on August 17, 2020.

The only reference I could locate that reported an increase in cases on January 12, 2021, was the unofficial website COVID Live (covidlive.com).

COVID Live reported a decrease of one case on January 11th, an increase of one the next day on January 12th, then another decrease of one case on January 14th.

Either the case on January 12 made a remarkable, two-day, recovery, or there’s a problem with the numbers. I know which way I’m betting.

We’ve been enjoying the benefits of Latrobe City residents being careful and, of course a bit lucky.

I hope that continues.

Good luck and stay safe.

Pat Lane, Traralgon

Withdrawal questioned: Gippsland Resource Group has written to Bank Australia’s managing director in a bid for the company to reverse its decision to close the Morwell branch. file photograph

Resurrection dissection

A LETTER (The Express, 26/8) about God plunging the whole world into darkness for three hours drew on the gospel of Mark, but even more dramatic events were described in Matthew’s Gospel.

According to Matthew, Jesus cried out from the cross “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

Then there was an earthquake, and the great veil in the sacred inner sanctum of the temple in Jerusalem was torn in two from top to bottom.

Dead saints arose from their graves after Jesus’s resurrection and made their way into Jerusalem where they appeared before many of the townsfolk.

The dead saints story bears a strong resemblance to the stories about the resurrection.

It should be borne in mind that the gospels were written in Greek somewhere between 40 and 80 years after the events they purport to describe, so they were not written by eye-witnesses.

Despite the naming of the gospels, the actual identities of the authors are unknown.

Brian Kilday, Jeeralang Junction

Sea levels are on the rise

I AM writing in response to a letter by D.J. Auchterlonie published last week (Opinion, The Express 26/8).

This person indicated that a line in my climate change poem (Opinion, The Express, 19/8) was scientifically incorrect.

The line in question read: “Polar Ice is melting and sea levels are on the rise.”

The letter writer indicated that melting ice does not cause sea level rise.

Admittedly climate science can be confusing.

Below is a quick summary of the science behind melting ice, rising sea levels and climate change.

Glaciers, ice shelves and ice sheets are land ice.

They are all masses of frozen freshwater and are named for their different sizes and locations.

Sea ice is frozen seawater. It forms, grows and melts in the sea.

Melting land ice leads to sea level rise, whereas melting sea ice has minimal impact.

Imagine a jug of ice and water. As the ice warms and melts, the total volume of water in the jug does not change, so the water level stays the same. It’s the same with sea ice – when it melts, it does not change the volume of water in the sea.

Melting land ice is different. It adds water to the sea.

According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report released in early August: “The global nature of glacier retreat, with almost all of the world’s glaciers retreating synchronously since the 1950s is unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years ... Global mean sea level has risen faster since 1900 than over any preceding century in at least the last 3000 years.”

Although melting sea ice does not cause sea level rise, it does have other implications for the global climate. Sea ice has a light-coloured surface and reflects some of the sunlight that hits it. When sea ice melts, it exposes the darker sea surface, which absorbs solar energy (heat). This causes further temperature rises and causes more ice to melt.

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The world is experiencing a climate crisis far more dangerous and damaging to humanity than the COVID-19 pandemic. We must take urgent action based upon the best available scientific studies. If we choose to ignore the latest IPCC report, written by many of the world’s top climate scientists, we do so at our own grave peril.

Jane Sultana, Moe

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POLAR ice melting, sea levels rise Pacific Island flooding, no surprise Bush fires rage across precious land Storm damage victims need a hand Mudslides, floods in Europe and Asia Louisiana hit by Hurricane Ida ‘Code Red’, act now, says IPCC No other planet where we can flee Lorraine Bull, Morwell

End the shutdowns Premier

MR Andrews, your government is too strict on the shutdowns of schools.

As grandparents, we are concerned they are not getting the proper education and now it is mentally affecting them, after all they are the next future generation.

Please, Mr Andrews, show leadership and ease these shutdowns (especially in regional Victoria) and give people hope for the future, as this virus will be around for a long time.

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

Code Red for climate

WITH the recently released IPCC report subtitled “Code Red for Climate,” the urgent need to eliminate the burning of fossil fuels could not be clearer.

It’s been over seven years since the Abbott Government abolished the so-called “carbon tax”.

In the 20 months it operated, it succeeded in reducing Australia’s carbon emissions by 1.4 per cent, without affecting our economic growth.

Average GDP growth was 2.53 per cent in the financial years of 2013 and 2014 when the carbon tax was operating compared to the average of 2.55 per cent for the next four years (2015 – 2018). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP. MKTP.KD.ZG?locations=AU. The Morrison Government has continued the lie that got Abbott elected in 2013, that a price on carbon is bad for the economy. The above figures give the truth to that lie.

PM Morrison and Energy minister Angus Taylor will shortly introduce to the nation, the Physical Retailer Reliability Obligation scheme (P-RRO), aptly dubbed “Coal-Keeper” by the energy industry.

This will see about $7 billion of taxpayer money diverted to the coal and gas industries over the next decade to “guarantee” no blackouts and brown outs.

Ironic, as the last big trip which blacked out most of Queensland on May 25 this year was caused by

an explosion at the newest coal-fired power station in Australia, Callide C. It is time to introduce an official Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) so that the polluters pay.

Not the taxpayer!

The Australian voters need to give the Liberal National government a wakeup call at the next federal election.

Instead of a taxpayer funded, inefficient scheme that doesn’t address the prevention of carbon emissions, we need a proper ETS, where the polluters pay and the true cost of power is visible.

Wind and solar are already cheaper than coal and Taylor’s crazy P-RRO scheme goes against market forces and discourages private investment in renewable energy, inviting the wrath of the rest of the world who are lining up to levy carbon border adjustment taxes on our exports to compensate for our loathsomeness in not adequately addressing climate change.

If you don’t want action on climate change, vote Nationals or Liberals.

Dan Caffrey, Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group

Plan needed to keep state’s supply chain moving VICTORIANS have come to rely on a steady stream of food delivery and online shopping to get through another lockdown.

We need our supply chain more than ever to access essential items and to keep Victoria moving – from the freight drivers transporting food and fibre from Victorian farms, to the truckies and distribution centre workers getting food to supermarket shelves.

But even after 18 months of lockdowns – which are costing our state $1 billion each week – there’s still no plan to stop outbreaks bringing the supply chain to a grinding halt.

The Nationals are calling on the Andrews Government to put a proactive plan in place to keep our supply chain moving.

This should include less red tape by providing an exemption for drivers – they’re already subject to rigorous tracking – from requiring an Authorised Worker Permit.

Priority vaccination appointments and introducing rapid testing for all freight and distribution centre workers.

Lastly, the Government should make it easier for drivers to get tested with testing sites that are conveniently located on major transport corridors with parking to accommodate heavy vehicles.

These are simple changes that could be put in place right now to protect workers in our supply chain and to make sure Victorians are able to access vital supplies in our time of need.

Every week in lockdown is costing our state and compounding social and mental health harms to our kids, families and older Victorians.

A healthy, functioning supply chain is a crucial step to keeping our state moving and on track for recovery to make sure we can get Victoria back on top.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Online comments AFL GRAND FINAL TO BE PLAYED IN PERTH Kerrie Lang: Honestly I don’t care. So over the special treatment given to players and their families, who swan around our country across locked borders, while the rest of us are lucky to travel 5kms.

Tiffany Brown: A few people here making nasty comments because they have to stay at home themselves while we have Covid 19 Traralgon. The issue relates to the ability for the event to be put on in West Australia so no disadvantage to us here.. By all means make mean spirited comments but thank god you are not in NSW. Chris Walker: Who cares where it is played.

As long as it’s on free to air TV - 4 million people will watch it = bigger tv rights contract for AFL. Suzanne Tyas: Will it be played during the day?? It sucked last year being played at night didn’t seem the same....

Dean Mills: 2025 MCG after 2022 Adelaide Oval and 2023 SCG, 2024 Hobart just to be even.

James Ruff: Who cares? It is called the AUSTRALIAN Football League, share it around.

POSITIVE COVID CASE IN TRARALGON AS PREMIER ANNOUNCES LOCKDOWN WILL BE EXTENDED Mark Jones: Why did this person go to Melb.

Seriously stay out of Melbourne. Sick of all the people travelling to melb and suburbs. Need way better police checking or checkpoints. If there was like last year ring of steel would have kept it away. People can’t be trusted to do the right thing.

Travis Tee: why arent they saying what food shops this person visited in the food court?

Peta Green: Do people not realise there are delivery drivers always coming from Melb each day? People still commute to and from Melb if they still have a job that is essential. There is no way to ever stop a case happening here. I have had to travel to Melb 3 times in last 1.5wks for medical reasons, these things you can’t avoid.

Tracy Hipwell: We have to learn to live with this soon, the damage from lockdowns is fast becoming worse than any virus result.

Dione Gunter: “We still have too many cases that are in the community for too long for us to be able to open up and give back to Victorians, whether it be in Melbourne or across the state,” he said. Seems unlikely this will change unless testing becomes more accessible... so why is there still no testing facility in Moe for people with symptoms? If we have the virus should we be travelling to another town for testing, potentially going to the loo while we’re there?

Jillian Scholz: Of course there is. Hope the person recovers well.

Ken Shaw: Stay safe family and friends in Latrobe Valley.

Scott Sinclair: Hopefully they recover soon and they get the support they need.

BUSINESSES HUNG OUT TO DRY Linda North: With the current situation in Shepparton - why are the local drycleaners being overlooked! How long before COVID gets to our Gippsland area because of the unnecessary, disgraceful and disregard for local businesses. All regional state politicians are not looking out for their local areas. Shop local is the catch-cry of every regional area - stand up for it. Who does the drycleaning of police uniforms - Geelong???

Rhonda Connor: Bring on next year’s election I say.

Gordon Curran: As is standard practice, Ambulance Victoria launched a tender process for dry cleaning, linen and laundry services in early 2020, and any and all providers – no matter how big or small – were invited to tender for services in their local area,” the Department of Health spokesperson said. Unfortunately, no Gippsland based businesses submitted a tender application – businesses awarded the new contracts are based in Victoria, in both regional and metropolitan areas.

Marianne Dykes: So sad for all the

Talking point: The new LED lights at the Trafalgar intersection was a hot topic this week.

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should suffice there like the others in that street.

Marcel Salazar: I love Moe. Kelley Morgan: About time.

Scott O’Loughlin: Tell him he’s dreaming.

businesses through the lock downs the government have no idea.

MP LAUNCHES PETITION FOR VALLEY HOSPICE Meagan Young: A great cause hope to see this happen.

Karen Patten: Totally support this.

Pauline Pearce: Signed. Thank you Russell Northe for rallying for this cause.

Tracey Watson: Signed and shared.

Mark Deering: Signed.

Wendy Farmer: Signed and shared to Voices to the Valley. Thanks Russell.

Ross Lawrence: Signed.

FOUR QUARTERS – GIPPSLAND’S COLEMAN MEDAL WINNERS Anne Wilson: I met Bill Young in later years through running. He was a gentle humble man and a great encourager of others.

Julian Kessner: Bill Young was an absolute gentleman.

Cameron Tingay: Bill was in our cycling club for 15 years. A fantastic guy.

Angela Stringer: Thanks for this great story about local legends!

Stephen Chalmer: Ian Brewer from Sale was another local who won the Coleman Medal.

Wowee: Brian Taylor generated plenty of discussion on The Express Facebook page during the past week.

INTERSECTION’S NEW LOOK Bayley Bransgrove: Great.... Obviously for all those people who cross the roads while on their phone? Jokes aside it’s a good idea.... But I drove through Wednesday and watched a bloke on his phone cross there without looking up sooooo it’s also promoting that behaviour.

Gloria Harbridge: I am amazed there have not been heaps of accidents between Stratford and Bairnsdale where there is all the new roadworks, traffic dividers and hundreds of reflectors. We drove through at night and it was horrific. Whoever designed probably sat in an office in Melbourne.

Lara Shearman: Great safety initiative, hopefully valuable to our vision impaired community.

Baz Greaves: Because there is nothing better to spend our money on.

Nick Gooden: Bloody distracting driving past in the dark.

Carolyn Ward: Great initiative.

UNIT PROPOSAL DRAWS IRE OF RESIDENTS Joel Young: Fantastic! That’s only going to add value to the surrounding houses! They’re dreaming!!

Bridie Blackberry: I hope the units go ahead! We need more housing!!

Daniel Chessells: I think we should all be glad that developers are choosing Moe, building up this town is something we should all work for and not against. These are going to be incredible townhouses and I’m not too sure why these people want to stop growth in our community.

Also can you please stop clogging up the Latrobe City planning team with your emails, some of us have permits to be submitted too.

Tracie Campbell: Can’t build much with such a shortage of timber.

Anthony Wasiukiewicz: Is it the right development for that location? Hawker St is over a kilometre from the Moe CBD. Single storey

Rochelle de Vent: What a good idea.

Grant Hilton: Money well spent ,really helpful for people who need aids like this .. there should be more not less.

Allan Gray: Sad to say it’s needed.

JADE EXCITED AT OPALS OPPORTUNITY State of Mind Counselling: Awesome.

HOT, HOT, HOTTER - LATROBE CITY’S HOUSE PRICES ARE SOARING Martin Taylor: Might be a good time to sell, but you need to buy somewhere else that is of comparible price. Anyway, predictions are that the market will cool through 2022. Based on that, then yeah, sell high, rent then buy low, I suppose. And of course, it’s not helping those who want to buy their first homes, which, in my view is the real problem.

Sam Hadley: Not good for the people that have rented here for over 20 years. I can’t afford to live here anymore.

Ted Priest: Not good for locals trying to buy their first home.

Anthony Bennett:Yeah, also rents have increased acrosst he board.

Kayla Rhiannon Barry: Making rent go up and standards to become higher and all that just making it harder for people to live.

BRIAN TAYLOR AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING MINOR EXPLOSION IN WALHALLA Danny Stevens: If it comes to pass that he has broken COVID lockdown, will the police fine him like they do ordinary Victorians? Watch this space.

Doug Pell: Wishing BT all the best, great bloke, wish you well and look forward to catching up with you again soon.

Stephen Renehan: The question of primary residence is fair.

Phil Granger: What is he doing down there in lockdown?

Mark Christie: Why would he be in Walhalla, no football there?

Michelle Harrison: Just because he’s a celebrity, it doesn’t give him the right to travel back and forth does it?

Linda North: Quick to judge when only half the story is obviously made public – wait for the whole story.

Sharee Wilson: Why was he there anyway?

We are in lockdown.

Corey Goodman: He was scoping the cricket ground for the AFL grand final.

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to place your classified Phone:

MONDAY’S issue

All classifications before 12.30pm Friday, except for Personal Notices, which includes Deaths and Funerals, may be placed up until 5pm Friday Funeral Services only may place Death and Funeral notices up until 7.30am Monday mornings

THURSDAY’S

issue Before 12.30pm Wednesday

In person:

Latrobe Valley Express 21 George St, Morwell.

Nextra Lotto Moe 1-3 Moore St, Moe. Seymour St Newsagency 83 Seymour St, Traralgon.

PLEASE NOTE: that ad payment is required prior to publication unless a full account is held with the Latrobe Valley Express.

Email:

classifieds@lvexpress.com.au PLEASE NOTE: Confirm your email if you have not received a confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT ALWAYS RELIABLE and we don’t always receive them.

Mail:

Latrobe Valley Express, “Attention Classifieds’’ 21 George Street, Morwell 3840

Newsagents:

Most Newsagents act as our agents and will accept your advertisements up until the same deadlines as above.

Credit Card:

When placing your advertisement over the phone or via email you charge it to your Mastercard or Visa.

For Sale

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DRESSING TABLE

For Sale

• FIREWOOD

70yr old, 6 drawers, solid wood, very large oval Dry, split mixed hardwood. shaped mirror $80. Phone Delivery all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

5134 3711.

DRY FIREWOOD

5135 4455

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Landscaping Mulch

Beautify your garden. Bulk quantity available, $25m3.

Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

HAY

Mixed species of hay, small hardwood and split red Pasture gum, ready to burn. Ph squares $5 per bale. LARGE building for Hazelwood 0455 992 952.

5134 2110. relocation, former SECV Hawksley single men's quarters, g.c. 20.73mL x 9.37mW x 2.74mH, alum. roof and walls. No asbestos, kitchen one end, on stumps, ideal for community group / camps, farm / shearing shed etc.

Ph 0419 308 917.

Place a 6 line

HALF PRICE

For Sale Adverts “For Sale’’ section classified ad with the goods to the TOTAL VALUE OF $200 or LESS and you receive the ad for HALF PRICE!

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WANTED Cash paid for older caravans. Phone 0418 547 047.

ONLY $12.90 - for one edition or $25.80 - 3 for the price of 2 This offer is for NON BUSINESS customers

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0447 331 762.

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Livestock

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Find us on the internet - www.alexscott.com.au Email - warragul@alexscott.com.au

REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS 12 Smith Street, Warragul Phone (03) 5623 4744 - Fax 5623 6723

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

Tom Seymour . . . . . . . . . . 0413 590 906 Mark Malacarne . . . . . . . . . . 0418 654 590

FORTHCOMING SALES

Friday 3rd September, Lardner Park Bi Monthly Dairy Sale Featuring 50 A.I. bred freshly calved Holstein cows A/c - M & A Jarvis (1st stage dispersal of spring calving portion of herd) Friday 10th September, Koonwarra Store Sale Tuesday 14th September, 65th Annual All Breeds Bull Sale - VLE Koonwarra - 12 NOON Thursday 16th September, Pakenham Store Sale Friday 17th September, Clearing Sale, A/c Estate L. Humphrey & Mrs M. Humphrey, 315 Boundary Drain Road, Koo Wee Rup 10am Saturday 18th September, Clearing Sale, A/c G.J. & L.J. Blake, 31 Jagoe Road, Ripplebrook (property sold). Outside entries invited

REMINDER NOTICE

SALE WILL PROCEED PROVIDING COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED Clearing Sale

Saturday 4th September at 10am A/c Mrs B D'Alia Tractors - Machinery - Sundries 385 Switchback Road, Hazelwood (Property Sold)

EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale

FULL ADVERTISMENT IN LAST WEEK'S EDITION

Listing, photos and live updates on the status of the sale can be found on Alex Scott & Staff - Livestock Facebook page and www.alexscott.com.au (click on rural, then clearing sales)

Ken

WANTED old Fords and Holdens between 1960-'90 or cars of interest. Any condition depending on vehicle. Cash paid. Gippsland. Ph 0437 947 463.

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AUDREY VERA FINLAY, late of 80B Dorset Road, Croydon, Victoria died on 3rd February 2018.

Would anyone holding or knowing the whereabouts of any Will or copy of any Will of the deceased, including a handwritten Will dated 6 October 2013 and a Will dated 12 December 1988 drafted

by Ryan, Verhoeven & Horseman Solicitors, please contact ROSEMARY PRIOR of PRIOR LAW, 701 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, Victoria 3165 as a matter of urgency.

Phone: 03 9557 6831 Email: rosemary.prior@ priorlaw.com.au CREDITORS, next-of-kin and others having claims against the estate of any of the undermentioned deceased persons are required to send particulars of their claims to State Trustees Limited, ABN 68 064 593 148, of 1 McNab Avenue, Footscray, Victoria 3011, the personal representative, on or before 8 November 2021, after which date State Trustees Limited may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which State Trustees Limited then has notice.

GONIEWICZ, Teresa, late of Narracan Gardens, 17 Amaroo Way, Newborough, Victoria 3825, deceased who died on 18 August 2020.

Dated 30 August 2021

Personals

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MALE looking for lady, 64 years young, looking for a lady under 50 for friendship or relationship. I enjoy fishing, dancing, music and going on holiday in my motorhome.

Possible Asian girls.

Phone 0421 825 387.

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M O N D AY TO F R I D AY 9 A M -5 5PM

Public Notices

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GUITAR LESSONS Responsibility Gippsland Guitar School, PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD

all ages, 8-80, beginners to advanced, banjo and ukulele lessons also Please check your ad on the available. 0439 111 610. first day and bring any errors to the attention of the Classifieds Department immediately.

The Latrobe Valley Express makes every effort to avoid errors.

We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors beyond the first day if you fail to bring it to our attention.

No allowances can be made for errors not materially affecting the effectiveness of the ad.

Position cannot will not be guaranteed.

All claims for adjustment of credit must be made within seven days after billing date.

We reserve the right to revise or restrict any ad we deem objectionable and to change the classification when necessary to conform to the policy of this newspaper.

In the event an ad is omitted from publication, we assume no liability for such omission.

Lawns Mowed

Big and small.

0429 977 323.

Phone

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR HAY OR FIREWOOD Check out the “FOR SALE” listings in the Classifieds

Home Maintenance

OVEN REPAIRS

Phil 0412 165 542 ovenlec.com.au REC. 9764

Public Notices

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HELLO BABY

and HANDYMAN SERVICES Mowing Gardening Window Cleaning Gutter cleaning Rubbish removal

0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

ELECTRICIAN

Specialising in all domestic work. REC.4188. Ph Peter 0438 177 153 or Carol 5126 2110.

FOR HIRE

MONDAY’S EDITION OF THE EXPRESS Due to current circumstances regarding social distancing and not visiting hospitals or newborns, Latrobe Valley Express has suspended visits to Latrobe Regional Hospital to the baby photos.

Instead, parents are welcome to email a copy of your newborn photos for publication to our editorial stafffff - news@lvexpress.com.au with the subject line ‘baby photo’.

Please include the following details: ● Baby’s first and middle name/s ● Baby’s surname ● DOB ● Mothers maiden name ● Mother and Fathers names ● Location of Hospital ● Hometown

Tipper truck and bob cat for hire, rubbish removal etc. Phone 0478 946 619.

ICR CONTRACTING ● ● ● ● ● ●

Fencing Excavations Retaining Walls Carpentry Gutter cleans Rubbish removal

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Over 15 years experience.

Free quotes. 0406 374 612. ●

Plastering & Rendering

Local area. Ph 0421 888 186. Free quotes. No job too small.

General plumbing, repairs/ maintenance, drainage and sewerage, roofing and guttering. Small jobs welcome. Ph Glenn 0437 327 879. Lic. No. 45333.

TONY MARINO

CARPET and UPHOLSTERY CLEANING PHONE

0412 908 053

TREE REMOVALS GIPPSLAND ARBORICULTURE SPECIALISTS

Pruning, stump grinding, hedging, insured and qualified Beat any genuine written quote

Brent 0403 080 315

Vic Marino's Painting

Public Notices

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Latrobe Handyman

SERVICING ALL AREAS

0468 917 775

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DAN'S LAWN CARE ● ● ● ● ●

Home Maintenance ●

Electric oven/stove repairs incl. oven doors.

Reliable, experienced and friendly. Most parts are carried on-board.

Free phone estimates.

12 month guarantee on repairs.

Latrobe Valley Express

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Residential, commercial, int./ext. No job too small.

Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

Situations Wanted

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TRUCKDRIVER

looking for work. Have heavy HR licence and 9 years experience. Please phone 0478 946 619.

Business Opportunities

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Looking for a lifestyle change?

Wanting to be your own boss?

Jim's Mowing is looking for a Franchisee in the Latrobe Valley area.

CONTACT 131 546 For a no-obligation free Info Kit

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LOCALS BUY LOCALLY . .

ADVERTISE IN YOUR LOCAL

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AUS Distance Education Landscaping, Herbs, Native Plants, Animal Health, Human Nutrition, Zoology, Ecotourism, Marketing, Psychology & Counselling, Creative Writing, Editing, etc. www.acs.edu.au

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Would you like to deliver the Latrobe Valley Express newspaper to individual homes on Monday and Thursday afternoons in Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Newborough and Churchill? Please apply to the Circulation Manager 0456 000 541.

Please note: Children must be 11 years or over as we will need to apply for a government Child Employment Permit.

Children younger than 11 cannot or will not be accepted. Adult deliverers also welcome.

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BOILERMAKERS/ RIGGERS We are seeking trade qualified Boilermakers / Riggers with proven proficiencies and experience in Structural Steel Fabrication. ● Immediate start ● Work as part of a team ● Must be able to read shop drawings Only experienced people to apply.

Forward resume to: val@vkengineering. com.au

HELP SUPPORT

SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES Your help could make a difference Support local and small businesses is vital during these uncertain times

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Looking at employing now as position is currently available. "Good remuneration", experience preferred but not essential as on job training provided.

Current police check and referees required.

NDIS Worker Screening Check required for successful applicants.

Must have a pleasant nature and like animals.

For further information about this position Phone 0409 379 807

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Ph Tracey 0400 586 148.

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Eureka Garages and Sheds

Receptionist/Admin Support

SHED ERECTORS / SUBCONTRACTORS

Due to a massive increase in shed sales, Eureka Garages require experienced qualified Shed Erectors/ Sub-contractors, attention to detail a must.

Send resumes to: traralgon@eurekagarages.com.au or drop in and see us at 188 Argyle Street, Traralgon - Phone 5174 5311

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ELECTRICIAN

Luddeni Electrical Pty Ltd has a vacancy for an A Grade Licensed Electrician based in Traralgon.

We are looking for an electrician who is experienced in a variety of electrical works including commercial projects, housing, fault finding, preventative and reactive maintenance in the commercial and domestic area.

Prerequisites for the position are: ● A Grade Electrical licence ● Victorian manual driver's licence ● Ability to work as part of a team or alone ● Able to undergo a Working with Children Check ● Able to communicate well with clients and complete all paperwork ● Well presented

Chairperson - Environmental Review Committee

We are seeking expressions of interest from m su uitably qualified people to chair the En nergyAustralia Yallourn Environmental Reviiew Co ommittee (ERC).

Ca andidates will have a strong interest in min ne re ehabilitation, environmental management an nd possess well developed professional ne etworks, together with strong connections to o the Latrobe Valley community.

Th here are a minimum of two meetings per ye ear. Remuneration consists of an annual stipend.

Exxpression of interest should be emailed to: co ommunity.yallourn@energyaustralia. com.au by 5pm Monday 6th September 2021.

For furt rther t information, please contact David Burt rt,t Community tyy Relations Lead, on 0407 503 990.

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Pharmacist, Intern Pharmacist & Dispensary Assistant positions available

We are currently looking for Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists & Dispensary Assistants to join our teams at the following stores - Chemist Warehouse Sale, Chemist Warehouse Traralgon & Chemist Warehouse Bairnsdale. Both Part Time & Full Time positions are available.

Applicants must have a current AHPRA registration and/or Certificate III with eligibility to work in Australia.

To apply please visit: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/careers and search for Reference Number - 54409

VACANCIES @ GSHS ASSOCIATE NURSE UNIT MANAGER

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ENDORSED ENROLLED NURSES

Austimber Harvesting and Haulage, a leading timber plantation harvesting company in Gippsland Victoria is seeking a motivated, skilled and professional Diesel Mechanic to support our operations.

Working in a team environment, your job as a diesel mechanic will be maintaining and repairing a fleet of modern plant and equipment related to timber harvesting operations, predominantly John Deere, in a well-equipped workshop and on site. You will have the ability to apply your skills and gain great experience with modern high performance equipment.

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FRASER, Lawrence (Laurie).

8/6/1945 - 31/8/2021.

Of Dongara, WA, formerly of Traralgon.

Partner of Karen. Son of Maisie and Don Fraser (both dec.). Brother and brother-in-law of June and Jimmy (dec.), Kathy and John, Betty (dec.) and Michael. Uncle, greatuncle and great-greatuncle of all his nieces and nephews.

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BURKETT, John Charles.

It is with a heavy heart that I bring sad news.

John passed away on Saturday, 28th August 2021. He peacefully drifted off with the love of his life Diane and children Matt and Lesley, and their partners Corina and Will by his side. All his family were with him in his final moments.

He was a true gentleman, husband, father, father-inlaw, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and friend.

Lovingly known as "Poppa John" to Ciane, Nataya, Avani, Alanah and Poppy.

He touched all our hearts beyond words, leaving a void that can never be filled. Only this gentle giant can fill such a vast space. He will be dearly missed. All who knew him loved him, he has touched the lives of many.

R.I.P. my John, Dad, Poppy, We love you so much

FRASER, Laurie.

31/8/2021.

Brother to Kathy, brotherin-law to John. Uncle to Annette and Mark, Travis and Sam. Great-uncle to six, great-great uncle to These notices four.

MUST be signed by You fought your battles over the years but this either party, a one was just too hard. parent or guardian.

Vietnam could not get you but Cancer could.

Can't be with you because of COVID, but rest in Deaths peace, perfect peace.

Love Kathy.

"Poppa" John Burkett, There are some who bring FARRINGTON, Peter a light so great to the Anthony. world, that even after they Passed away peacefully have gone the light at home in Moe on 27 remains. Always loved August 2021. and will be sadly missed Aged 54 years

by Deanna, Alfie and Loved husband of Christine Poppy-mae. (dec.).

Our deepest sympathy to Much loved son of John Diane, Matt and Les. Dear (dec.) and Joan.

John, brother-in-law, Loved brother and uncle and friend, you will brother-in-law of John and be sadly missed. Love Cheryl, Jan and David, from Rob, Chris, Al and Michele and Peter, Mark Loz. and Katie.

Much loved uncle of all his Dearly loved son of Pat nieces and nephews. and Jack (dec.). Much Always in our thoughts loved brother and Forever in our hearts brother-in-law of Suzanne and Bob, Allan and Tenders Margaret, Helena and Ash, Leigh and Cazz.

Adored uncle and greatuncle.

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HARGREAVES, Eric.

Passed away peacefully at home on 27 August 2021.

Aged 58 years Ex-partner of Caroline Jennings.

Much loved father of Kaya, Zed, and Shanice.

God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

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McKINNON, Grant Leigh.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, 29 August 2021.

Aged 42 years Loving son of Kevin and Marj (dec.). Loved stepson to Chez. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Angela and Ashley.

Devoted uncle to Charlotte and Amelia.

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McKINNON, Grant.

The Moloney family send their heartfelt sympathy to Kevin, Chez, Angela, Ashley, Charlotte and Amelia on the passing of Grant.

Grant was a person who knew his own mind, had a wicked sense of humour and shared freely his cheeky grin and those twinkling brown eyes.

A beautiful life lived to its fullest but cut way too short.

You were brave and courageous right until the very end. Rest in peace Grant, reunited with his adored mum, Marj. Love from Aunty Ett, Rhonda, Jason, Jenny and Chris.

MICHALOWSKI Ron. The President, Committee, Staff and Members of the Moe RSL Sub-Branch deeply regret the passing of their esteemed Service Member and friend Ron, and offer their sympathy to all family.

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MISSEN, June.

Passed away 29 August 2021.

Beloved mother of Phillip and Dianne. Loving nan of Ricky and Kellie, Kim and Ken, Grant and Teesh, Adrian and Clinton, and Kathryn. Precious greatnan of Courtney, Mitchell, Annaliese, Brylie, Kayden, Harry, Ashlyn, Kaitlyn, Cooper and Raymond.

Your smile was made of sunshine, your heart was pure gold, We have so many memories, to treasure and to hold.

We will always miss you, more than words can say, You'll be forever in our hearts, until we meet again one day.

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SAID, Emanuel.

The President, Committee and club members of Morwell Pegasus Soccer Club express their sadness at the passing of Emanuel Said. He was a former player, committee member and Life Member for many years and will be missed. Our thoughts are with Emanuel's family at this sad time.

WILSON, Shirley.

A dear loved friend and neighbour, wonderful memories of happy times together at hone or in the garden. At peace.

Goodbye Mum, you were Anne and Allan Swan. more than a mother-in-law to me, you were the mum I never had. you were Funerals always there with advice and guidance and a listening ear. I will treasure those memories forever. BURKETT. Rest in peace now Mum in Due to the current Covid God's care. Love Dianne. restrictions the Funeral Service for Mr John Burkett will be by invitation only.

MISSEN, June.

John's Service will be 29 August 2021.

Loved sister of David livestreamed on MONDAY (dec.), loved sister-in-law (6 September 2021) at of Elaine. Loved Aunty of 11am.

Glenda, Lynette, Carol, To view the livestream Russell and partners. visit: latrobevalley Great-aunty of all her funerals.com.au nieces and nephews. and click on livestreaming.

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NEUBAUER, John Passed away peacefully at Narracan Gardens Aged Care Newborough, on 29 August 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 62 years Dearly loved son of the late Jan and Enid Neubauer. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Wanda and Andrew, and Mark. Loved uncle to Maree, Neil, and Lynette.

John's Service was held and livestreamed TODAY (Thursday, 2 September 2021), at 11am.

To view the livestream visit: latrobevalley MISSEN, June. funerals.com.au Passed away peacefully at Margery Cole nursing and click on livestreaming. home on Sunday, 29 August 2021.

Aged 94 years MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Loving wife of Ray (dec.).

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Colin. Grandmother of 21 Passed away peacefully at grandchildren, 35 great- Latrobe Regional Hospital grandchildren and 1 great- Traralgon, 28 August 2021, surrounded by her loving great-granddaughter. family.

Our words are few, our Aged 24 years thoughts are deep, Dearly loved and loving Wonderful memories, are daughter of Katrina and ours to keep.

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ROBINS, Bruce Leslie.

Passed, 23/8/2021.

Remembering our family times, with love from Auntie Betty, Uncle Reg (both dec.), Julie, Neale (dec.) and Jamie.

ROBINS, Bruce.

Loved cousin of Margaret and Graeme, David and Elly, Philip and Danielle, and families.

Treasured Memories

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FARRINGTON. Due to the COVID19 restrictions the Funeral Service for Mr Peter Farrington will be a Private Funeral by invitation only.

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HENNE, Susan Loake.

1/2/1937 - 2/9/2011.

Very much loved wife, mum and Nana. Ten years have passed so quickly.

I don't think of you as gone away, just resting from the pain and suffering. I think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and you were loved so very much.

A week ago would have been our 53rd Wedding Anniversary, such beautiful memories of our wedding day.

With love from Bernard, Chris and Simmone, Daniel and Danielle, Jude and Kate, Luke and Laura.

Gone but not forgotten

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WILLOUGHBY, Nigel Raymond.

2/9/2020.

One year has passed, miss you so dear brother.

Lovingly remembered by his sisters, Pam and Dianne, brother-in-law of Alan, Bernard, Arthur and families.

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LUCAS, Gwen.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks, for the sympathy, love, flowers, cards and support you have extended towards our family during this time of sadness.

Keith, Marg, Joe, Kerry, Liz, Trevor, Ross and families.

MOLINARI, Mario.

I would like to express again, my gratitude for the overwhelming love and support given to myself and my family on the PENFOLD, Adam Sean. passing of Mario.

28/9/1991 - 1/9/2018.

Never forgotten, always Everyone has been so remembered. Miss you thoughtful; flowers, cards dear boy. Nan and Pop and phone calls. Thank you all so very much.

XXX. Teresa Molinari.

RADFORD (Lowater), Sharon Rose.

13/5/1964 - 2/9/2011.

It's been ten long years without you. It's been very hard to bear, you're so dearly loved, so sadly missed. Always remembered. Love Mum, Dad and all your loving family XOXO.

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Changes in the air at Yallourn

GOLF

By LIAM DURKIN

GOLFERS looking for a course literally within walking distance of their home could be well advised to buy up in Monash Views Estate, Newborough.

The rapidly expanding estate will soon border the Yallourn Golf Club, which is in the process of constructing three new holes.

The construction of these new holes is the result of a partnership between Yallourn Golf Club and developers of the Monash Views residential subdivision on the west side of the club that will result in the replacement of the second, third and fourth holes.

Since developing the partnership, Yallourn Golf Club has set its sights on refreshing and redeveloping the golf course.

Yallourn Golf Club vice-president Peter Brown said the project had been some years in the making.

“In combination with the Monash Views development there has been an arrangement in place right from the very start that once three new holes were constructed there would be a land swap between the golf club and the developer,” he explained.

“We have a permit that started back in 2004 that is now coming to fruition.

“Basically what is happening is the existing course stays as it is at present - but there are three new holes being built in the adjacent property to the east of Monash Views.”

The design and construction of the holes is being undertaken by world famous golf course architects Ogilvy Cocking Mead, who have completed a host of well-known upgrades such as Peninsula Kingswood Golf Course, Kingston Heath and Royal Queensland.

Most notably, Ogilvy Cocking Mead has been engaged to redevelop the number three course at Medinah Country Club in the USA - which will host the President’s Cup in three years’ time.

Monash Views has supported the golf club over the last few years, and it is hoped the estate’s 200-lot development adjacent to the golf course overlooking the new holes will bring a strong community that will embrace the lifestyle options available in the vicinity of the development.

There will be approximately 50 houses backing onto the course with the remaining 150 all within close proximity.

Brown said the union with Monash Views had meant an exciting time for the club.

“It is a big positive, it started by looking at ways the viability of the club could be ensured longterm,” he said.

“Effectively what has happened is the town (Newborough) has been brought up to the golf course rather than be separated from the township.

“We have started clearing now, that has been in process for a couple of weeks, irrigation to service the new holes and accommodate the changes to the course lay-out have started.”

The club is anticipating to have the holes constructed by November, and commence playing in 12 months’ time.

Bonnie is a class above her rivals GREYHOUNDS

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

Exciting times: New holes are under construction at Yallourn Golf Club.

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NEW HOLES UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2nd Par 3 120 metres

PLAYING downhill from an elevated tee to a kidney shaped green with two bunkers on the left-hand side and a spring fed creek that meanders in front of the green and its approaches. It sits amid a stand of native vegetation that will frame the green complex.

3rd Par 5 490-500 metres

THE third hole has been noted by the designer as what could be “one of the best three shot holes in the state.” At 490-500 metres length, the hole has a terrific abundance of natural ground movement with minimal earthworks required to provide an outstanding hole. The feature of the hole is an old creek bed running the full length of the fairway’s right-hand side, with a number of strategic options facing golfers of all handicaps. The golfer will experience superb views of the mountains to the north as they

play the hole, and the green complex will provide a number of interesting short shot choices.

4th Par 4 350 metres

A SHORT walk across a bridge over the old creek bed will lead the golfer to the tee. The old creek bed again frames the right-hand side of the fairway which contains a natural ‘hogs back’ that will put a premium on placing the drive close to the ravine to give the best shot to a green angled from front right to back left.

5th will also change

THE existing fifth hole will revert from a Par 5 to a Par 3 of 150 to 170 metres, utilising the existing green and adding two bunkers to accentuate the natural contouring of the land to take a well-shaped shot across the green and down to the flag.

CHURCHILL trainer Gavin Kearns was smiling after his talented chaser Head On Bonnie made light work of her most recent assignment at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday night.

Head On Bonnie ($2.30fav) scored her second win in the space of seven days when she powered away with the Littles Gippsland Coaches Grade 5 (520m).

The daughter of Collision pounced straight to the lead from box eight and packed too much punch in the straight for Miss Tickle, prevailing by just shy of five lengths.

Head On Bonnie went into the Sale race off a dashing success at Sandown Park on August 22.

Last night’s success in 29.91 seconds took Head on Bonnie’s career record to six wins from 27 starts (with six minor placings).

Hazelwood North trainer Charlie Galea looks set to have some fun with Lady Rozina Hook.

The young pup belied her starting price of $13.30 by scoring a tenacious win in the Maffra Poly & Pumps Maiden (440m).

Lady Rozina Hook debuted at Sale on July 23 where she ran a good third and franked that form by racing handy throughout before pouncing late to beat Bel Air Storm, with Zeki rounding out the trifecta.

Lady Rozina Hook stopped the clock in 25.56 seconds, showing that this win will not be the last for her.

Smart Cowwarr speedster Second Pick won the second heat of the Grade 5 series (440m).

The son of My Bro Fabio sat just behind the leaders turning for home before producing a rattling late sectional.

Second Pick ($2.90fav) edged out Aston Lights by three-quarters of a length in a time of 25.36 seconds.

The win was the sixth in 17 starts for Second Pick, prepared by trainer Rodney Ashworth.

Renowned Pearcedale trainer Jason Thompson claimed the night’s training honours with a winning treble.

Thompson’s winners were Decimate ($2.20fav), Louie Lou ($1.20fav) and Aussie Secret ($1.10fav), who made light work of the Ranford’s Family Butcher Free For All (440m).

Traralgon Little Athletics Club needs your support ATHLETICS

THE Traralgon Little Athletics Club is on the hunt for new people to join its committee so they can start an expected bumper athletic season following on from the Olympics.

Traralgon Little Athletics Club president Troy Villani said it was vital committee positions were filled to ensure the 2021-22 season could go ahead.

“Following our AGM we have had quite a number of committee members vacate their positions - we need to fill those positions,” he said.

“We currently only have eight committee members and are expecting a lot of new athletes to join the club. The current committee members are doing an excellent job but I don’t expect them to take on all the work to ensure the season can start.

“If we can get more committee members it will make things a little easier for us all.”

“The amount of time required depends on how many you have on the committee, so obviously the more we have the less work it is for everyone.

“It’s not a lot of work but we do have one meeting a month and then there’s some extra organising for additional competitions throughout the year.

“We are already grateful to have TLAC parents helping out during our Saturday meets, but it’s the work behind the scenes by the committee that enables the season to run.”

“The Olympics were a great spectacle and helped highlight the sport of athletics. We feel the games may have given some children a renewed interest in athletics and overall fitness in these COVID19 times, and if we can’t get extra committee members, we may have to postpone the season until we get some extra help.

“This would be disastrous for the children in these unforgiving times.

“Little Athletics is all about family, fun and fitness, improving your technique and getting involved with your family in a physical and healthy activity”.

Anyone interesting in joining the Traralgon

Little Athletics Club committee is required to have a Working with Children check and card.

For more information or to nominate for a position, please send an email to traralgonlittle athletics@outlook.com

Help wanted: The Traralgon Little Athletics Club is seeking more committee members to assist with the upcoming season. file photograph

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From AFL to local football THE announcement of Logan Austin as Bairnsdale coach last week caused a few in local footy circles to go “didn’t he use to play for Port Adelaide and St Kilda?”

Indeed the Redlegs new coach did play for the Power and the Saints, clocking up 20 games in six seasons between 2015 and 2020.

With Austin making the move to Gippsland, the Four Quarters team thought it would look at some other former AFL players over the years that have somehow made their way to Gippsland.

To set some parameters we have discounted former AFL players with ties to Gippsland returning home (Jason Winderlich, Jay Neagle) and also players who have made one-off or cameo appearances such as Brendan Fevola (Traralgon), Jason Akermanis (Morwell) and Brodie Holland (Gormandale).

While it would be easy to rattle off any number of well-known AFL players to have played in Gippsland like Bernie Vince (Moe), Ronnie Burns (Woodside) and Mal Michael (Nilma Darnum), for the sake of this exercise we are concentrating on players of the Austin-ilk, those who if you were to play word association names like Clint Bizzell, Steven Salopek and Rhett Biglands might come up.

Here are four ex-AFL Gippsland players we could find that would perhaps best fit the ‘random AFL players you no longer think of’ category.

Express reporters Gregor Mactaggart and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy LD: A new week and a special welcome to the new half of the Four Quarters team - Gregor Mactaggart.

GM: Thank you Liam, it’s a pleasure to be here.

LD: Now before we get into this you did actually play footy yourself?

GM: Some, predominantly in Queensland. I was a very moderate footballer. My claim to fame was winning the Gladstone Mudcrabs’ senior best and fairest in 2006.

Handy inclusion: Hawthorn premiership ruckman Max Bailey played for Rosedale in 2015.

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1. Barry Brooks (Yallourn Yallourn North).

MENTION the 2001 AFL draft and it is likely the majority of football followers will mention the word ‘super draft’.

After all, it is hard to go past the profile and contributions some players in the top 20 had on the game - Jimmy Bartel at pick eight, Nick Dal Santo at 13 and David Hale at seven.

And who can forget the top three? The names of the first three players chosen in that year’s draft rattle off like days of the week: Hodge, Ball and Judd.

There is another name however that appears in the top 20, the top 15 even, that has some connection to Gippsland - Barry Brooks.

Brooks played for Yallourn Yallourn North for a couple of seasons, coming to then Bombers as a 30-year-old six years after playing his last game for St Kilda.

The 198 centimetre Brooks managed 10 games in five seasons for the Saints after being traded from Port Adelaide.

Hailing from King Island, Brooks had a small yet vital hand in landing the Power a Norm Smith medallist as Port Adelaide received pick six and 31 from St Kilda in exchange for his services.

Port Adelaide then on-traded pick 31 to North Melbourne to help secure Byron Pickett who went on to win ‘Norm’ in 2004.

Known as ‘The Cactus’, Brooks struggled to get a game in a strong St Kilda side, but did kick three goals in a game against the Brisbane Lions in 2006.

St Kilda played finals every season from 2004-06 during Brooks’ time, and given he fell in behind dual Coleman Medallist Fraser Gehrig as the teams key forward and Trent Knobel as the number one ruckman, his opportunities were limited.

Somewhat ironically, Knobel would also end up playing football in Gippsland after moving to Maffra in 2015.

On the ball

Going back to the bush: Former Carlton player Brad Fisher in action for Dalyston. photograph south gippsland sentinel-times That same year Brooks kicked 44 goals for Yallourn Yallourn North as the then Bombers reached the Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League grand final.

His best effort was six against Morwell East in Round 9, followed by two bags of five.

While one might have expected an ex-AFL player to be more of a dominate force in country footy, Brooks shared the workload and formed part of a three-pronged attack with Tim Phillips and Tom Hutton that season, who each kicked 64 and 40 goals respectively.

Strangely enough, Brooks played in the EJ Whitten Legends Game in 2013 - the same year he played at The Rock.

2. Max Bailey (Rosedale).

THE feel-good story of Hawthorn’s 2013 premiership became one of the talking points of Rosedale’s flag two seasons latter.

Bailey endured an absolutely horrific run with injury during his time at the Hawks, playing just 43 games in eight seasons.

Those numbers only tell half the story though, as in among all that was three ACL’s, leading him to play a mere six games in five seasons from 2006 to 2010.

Come 2013 however he strung together 19 games and ended his AFL career on a high as part of

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Hawthorn’s team that defeated Fremantle in the grand final.

In 2015, Rosedale showed the benefits of networking in helping land not only Bailey, but fellow ex-Hawthorn player Tim Clarke.

The Blues were able to land the pair through a childhood friendship between Rosedale assistant coach at the time Brad Caldwell and former St Kilda footballer and Traralgon local Andrew McQualter.

The trio played enough games to qualify for finals that season and took a place in the Rosedale team that went on to win its first senior premiership since 2001.

Wearing the number 71 guernsey, Bailey kicked two goals in the 12.22 (94) to 5.6 (36) victory over Heyfield.

3. Brad Fisher (Dalyston).

SIMILAR to Bailey at Rosedale, former Carlton player Brad Fisher came to Dalyston as a result of being a ‘mate of a mate’.

Dalyston’s Peter Dunlop was the man responsible for securing Fisher’s signature, as the pair had known each other from their younger days.

The Fisher recruitment to Dalyston came about through quite a process in the years beforehand, as the club looked to climb the ladder after some lean years.

Fisher played 99 games for

Carlton between 2003 and 2010, kicking 127 goals as a small forward noted for his ‘one grab’ overhead marking.

Away from football he was also highly regarded, serving as the Blues delegate on the AFL Players Association.

In his first season in Gippsland Fisher kicked 78 goals in the 2013 season.

To think how quickly time flies, Fisher’s first season was played in a league that no longer exists (Alberton) and his best haul was against a club that hasn’t fielded a team since 2018 (Fisher kicked 10 against Devon-Welshpool Won Wron-Woodside).

He followed it up in 2014 with 48 goals and was then part of the Dalyston team which won the premiership the following season.

More goals followed with 38 in the 2017 West Gippsland season, with a bag of nine against Bunyip the highlight.

Fisher played his last game for Dalyston in 2019.

4. Arryn Siposs (Wonthaggi).

TECHNICALLY he never played a game for Wonthaggi, but happy to include him under the ‘random AFL player tag’.

Siposs played 28 games for St Kilda between 2011 and 2015 and was signed by Wonthaggi as a playing assistant for the 2018 season.

However, not long after signing with the Power he was offered a scholarship from Auburn University in the USA to punt for the college team.

As anyone in his position would, Siposs took the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, while Wonthaggi was simply forced to say ‘there’s not much we can do about that’.

The Power was hopeful Siposs would play for the club before leaving for the USA mid-season in 2018, but that never eventuated.

These days Siposs is punting for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL after playing with the Detroit Lions.

Like Siposs, a few other Gippsland footballers have tried their hand at punting. They are Tom Hutton (Yallourn Yallourn North), Jordan Sandy (Traralgon) and Hayden Burgiel (Maffra).

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LD: Moving into the media world where you’ve interviewed some AFL coaches, who were the most intimidating?

GM: Malthouse and Ross Lyon were up there, though as a Lions supporter I found it hard interviewing Michael Voss.

LD: What a great player he was, technically a Gippsland boy as well.

You also worked in the Goulburn Valley region, they were in the news recently for probably the wrong reasons.

GM: I was sports editor of the Shepparton News for two-and-a-half years, great footy there. Their decision to declare premiers certainly got people talking in that neck of the woods.

LD: You would love to know what their reasoning was. I’ve got a mate in Seymour and he said they were all just laughing at how absurd it was.

GM: They have since reversed the decision amid so much public backlash.

LD: You would say GV is a stronger comp than the Gippsland League?

GM: Just. Plenty of good footballers in the Goulburn Valley as there are in Gippsland.

LD: That’s true. I know the rankings are Mickey Mouse, but I feel the Gippsland League could rightfully be considered in the top 10 country footy leagues in Victoria.

GM: Geelong is considered country on those rankings so that says it all.

LD: It’s not looking like footy is going to get the go-ahead let’s be honest.

GM: Obviously the decision with North Gippsland knocking out the fifth ranked team this week was a talking point and with what happened in the Goulburn Valley it holds some interest whether they are going to adopt the same approach here - I’m not sure. What’s your view?

LD: I think everyone has reached a stage where they want to be put out of their misery. I’d call the season off and concentrate on next season.

GM: I think that is probably the right call. I think any premiership in this instance whether it quite holds any significance long term is going to be a factor - and you can’t get the boys together for a team photo anyway.

Big decision time is looming large FOOTBALL/NETBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

forfeit its last game in A Grade netball as the entire team was based in Melbourne.

THE MID Gippsland Football-Netball League met on Monday, where it was decided to abandon the last home-and-away round.

Teams needed to play the last game in order to reach a stage where they had played each other once.

At the meeting it was also decided that Saturday, October 2 would be the last date in which a grand final could be played.

Mid Gippsland senior finals will only go ahead if Melbourne-based played are able to travel to regional areas.

Junior football and netball finals will go ahead regardless of travel restrictions.

Whether or not the MGFNL sticks with its top-six finals format, or goes to a top-four will be determined in the weeks available leading up to October 2, with the leagues executive to work a finals fixture based on the framework applied to it by government direction.

Interestingly, a motion to have senior netball continue without senior football going ahead was defeated.

The news was surely welcome for Fish Creek, which has qualified for finals but was forced to

THE NORTH Gippsland Football-Netball League has remained steadfast in its ambition of crowning a premier through some level of competition for season 2021.

Despite the inevitable feeling of what is to come regarding lockdowns and restrictions, the NGFNL appears determined to get back onto the field and court until all options surrounding dates and logistics are exhausted.

League boss David Kyle reiterated the board’s position in his president report earlier this week.

“At the forefront of our board’s mind is that our minimum requirement and our ultimate objective is to play a grand final to determine our 2021 premier other than to contemplate the awarding of a premier in any other fashion,” he said.

“What we can say with absolute confidence is that any historic finals structure or system is off the table. Time is against us and will simply not allow this format (four week final five) to unfold. It is on that basis we must now convey the unpalatable news that any team which finished fifth as at the end of round 11 will now find themselves eliminated from the 2021 finals series.”

The result means Traralgon Tyers United is out of senior football and Sale City will take no further part in A Grade netball.

As time is the enemy to get a finals series done, Kyle said it was also the enemy in regards to welcoming back crowds.

“Regardless of any policy announced about crowd restrictions being lifted, we suspect we simply do not have enough time to gain the necessary permit approvals to run a function with crowds of 1000 plus,” he said.

“I can also say with absolute assurance that any final we are able to undertake will be done so without crowds.”

While playing finals in front of no crowds is sure to be a buzzkill, the trade-off is that the NGFNL will bear the full brunt of the cost involved in setting up equipment to live stream all finals from every grade.

It is hoped clubs will be able to broadcast the games at end of season functions once venue and crowd limits allow.

Kyle acknowledged the possibility of just holding a grand final between the top-two teams remained an option.

“It would seem if COVID cases continue to rise or hold at current levels the hopes of restrictions

being lifted will diminish and should that be the case in seven days’ time (from last Sunday) then we can probably assume the option of a preliminary final will equally diminish with our only option being to play a grand final when that window opens,” he said.

“It is the opinion of the board that our final window to host a grand final would be up to and including the Friday before the AFL grand final (the Friday, September 24 public holiday) or the Sunday after the AFL grand final (Sunday, September 26).

“Should we not be able to achieve a grand final by those dates then most likely we will decide to acknowledge the minor premier in some way but asterisk the 2021 season without the declaration of a formal premier for this season.”

THE GIPPSLAND League abandoned its final home-and-away round last week, and is undertaking to work out some sort of finals system in the three or so weeks it has left.

MID GIPPSLAND PATH FORWARD -Final home-and-away round is abandoned.

-Cut off date is October 2 to play a grand final.

-Melbourne-based played must be available for senior finals to go ahead.

Tokyo has a silver lining for swimming ace PARALYMPICS

By LIAM DURKIN

Paralympic medal, while a 16th medal for Cole meant she equalled the Paralympic medals record with legendary para-swimmer Priya Cooper.

The result maintains Australia’s great record of podium finishes in the women’s four by 100 freestyle following gold in London (2012) and Rio (2016).

Proud father Gary Beecroft watched on from the sanctity of his man cave, with family and friends also tuning in.

“We had it set up with flags and streamers,

Ruby experiences more medal success PARALYMPICS

TRARALGON swimming export Ruby Storm added another medal to her tally at the Paralympics, with a silver in the mixed four by 100 metre S14 freestyle relay on Saturday.

Having claimed bronze in the 100 metres S14 butterfly three nights earlier, the 17 year old took a place in the Australian team alongside Ricky Betar, Madeleine McTernan and Ben Hance.

The Aussies touched in with a time of 3:45.38, behind Great Britain who won in world and Paralympic record time.

Storm, who is currently based on the Sunshine Coast and trained by Nathan Doyle, raced again on Tuesday night, coming seventh in the 200m SM14 medley.

Speaking with Channel 7 post race, Storm said she was happy to land a personal best time in the final.

“I just wanted to do what I did this morning (in the heat) but execute a bit better,” she said.

“Because there are no spectators in the crowd I find it a lot more relaxing, there is not a lot of pressure on you.

“I just really enjoy it, to race against other girls

Doing the Valley proud: Emily Beecroft (pictured at left, second from right), won her first Paralympics medal as part of the silver medal winning womens four by 100m freestyle team.

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TRARALGON swimmer Emily Beecroft secured the first Paralympic medal of her career earlier in the week.

Swimming as part of the Australian four by 100 metre freestyle relay team, Beecroft helped her country to a silver medal in Tokyo.

The 21 year old took the all-important third leg in the relay, as her and teammates Ellie Cole, Isabella Vincent and Ashleigh McConnell touched in with a time of 4:26.82.

In a dramatic postscript, the Australian team was promoted to silver after the first finishing USA was disqualified for leaving the blocks too early on changeover, as well as Great Britain.

There was some nervous moments as the Americans protested the result, which delayed the medal ceremony to the next day, but it came to no avail and an Australian silver medal was inscribed.

In the finish the final placings were Italy, Australia, Canada.

Speaking to Channel 7 pool side post-race, Beecroft said she was ecstatic to be part of an Australian medal winning Paralympic team.

“I really didn’t know what to expect coming into this race, we all just made sure we stuck to our race plans,” she said.

“What a way to kick-off my Tokyo campaign, couldn’t ask for a better start.”

The race had great significance on a number of fronts. For Beecroft and Vincent it was their first

we had a Zoom going so we had my family in Melbourne and Perth all up and about,” he said.

“There was plenty of screaming, it was awesome, every leg, especially when Emily dived in and did her bit.

“It was pretty exciting but I was really nervous.

As I’ve said in the past I just wanted her to do well for herself, she’s put all the hard work in.”

With his daughter now a Paralympic medallist, Beecroft praised the work of the entire relay team.

“It was a really good effort by them all. They all had a role to play and they all swum well,” he said.

“Emily’s role was to chase, chase, chase and I thought she did a good job in that.

“Swimmers really love the relays, even if it just in Traralgon or on the world stage they all seem to lift for it, they want to swim well for each other.”

Emily has kept touch with things back home, as she lives the dream at her second Paralympics.

“We speak most nights after she finishes for the day and when she comes home she’ll Facetime us,” Gary said.

“She’s having a good time, she’s enjoying it.

Unfortunately they can’t get out and do much but she is enjoying her time.”

Following the relay, Beecroft came eighth in an incredibly tight 100 metre S9 freestyle final on Tuesday - only 2.10 seconds off the winner.

She will swim in the four by 100m medley relay final tonight.

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