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Peter’s parents ‘oval’ the moon ▪ Morwell cricket star Peter Siddle. By Niall Boyle

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STEVEN and Allison Siddle, parents of Morwell cricket star Peter, have revealed their delight at plans to rename the town’s cricket ground after their son. The 26-year-old became the ﬁrst Aussie since Shane Warne in 1994 to claim an Ashes hat trick earlier this summer – to complement a stellar season with the Bushrangers. After beginning his career at Latrobe Cricket Club U14s, he moved to Dandenong two years later and the rest is history.

Latrobe City Council is planning to honour his achievements by renaming Maryvale Recreation Reserve the Peter Siddle Oval. Proud father Steven told The Voice: “Even though it’s at an early stage, it’s a great honour for Peter and for all of the Siddle family. We were pleasantly surprised when we found out about the proposal. “We’re very proud and it’s exciting for us. It’s not every day that your son gets an accolade like this.” Mr Siddle said that his son’s achievements were a shining

light for aspiring cricketers and sportspeople in the Valley. “Everybody has to believe, if you don’t believe you don’t get anywhere. This is great for the youth around the Valley and it’ll have a positive inﬂuence in the community,” he said. The council is seeking feedback on this new proposal. Submissions should be handed in at any of Latrobe City’s service centres. For more information call Peter Schultz, council property and statute oﬃcer, on 5128 5668.

▪ Steven Siddle says a proposal to rename Maryvale Recreation Reserve after his son, cricket star Peter Siddle, is a great honour. Photo: Bryce Campbell.

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All safe in sister city

RESIDENTS of Latrobe’s sister city, Takasago in Japan, are safe and well. Latrobe City Mayor Cr Darrell White said the city of Takasago, with a population of approximately 100,000, was south of the area aﬀected by last week’s earthquake and tsunami. “Takasago is further south of the area and we have had a message to say that everyone there’s well and safe,” Cr White said. He agreed the news came as relief, but there was still a sense of disbelief and grief at the nation’s suﬀering. “It’s a real tragedy what’s transpired there,” Cr White said. “Obviously our thoughts are with them.” Latrobe and Takasago have had a sister-city relationship since 2000. The relationship between the two cities includes a continuing cultural exchange involving students, musicians, teachers and athletes.

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General manager - Bruce Betts: A native of Yallourn, our general manager served his newspaper apprenticeship in Victoria before making the move to WA in the mid 80s. Three successful newspaper start-ups and 20 years later, Bruce returned home to the Valley recognising the niche in the market for another title– thus began The Voice. Editor - Niall Boyle: From Donegal, in the North West of Ireland, Niall’s the only non-Valley member of the team. Having worked on a number of regional publications in his home country, Niall has vast experience in the print market and aims to bring a fresh editorial approach to The Voice. Sub editor - Cherry Prior: Cherry’s distinguished career has seen her move from journalist, to electoral press oﬃcer, Lonely Planet editor, blogger, critic and back again! Back to subbing, Cherry’s responsible for dotting every ‘i’ and crossing every ‘t’! Journalist - Bryce Campbell: Resident sports reporter and news hound, Bryce will cover all the breaking news and sport in the Valley. He’ll also be your go-to guy for Churchill and Moe area news. His previous media experience in the power industry gives him a key insight into the issues that drive the Valley. Cadet – Kellie Scott: Born and bred Traralgon resident Kellie will be covering all your community stories from her hometown and Morwell. Currently in the ﬁnal year of her BA, majoring in writing, Kellie’s local know-how will prove vital to The Voice.

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▪ Sgt Clint WIlson has linked accidents in Morwell due to traﬃc congestion. Photo: Bryce Campbell.

Traffic police urge driver calm By Niall Boyle

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A FEMALE Morwell resident is in a serious condition in Latrobe Regional Hospital after a two-car collision on Monday morning. This was one in a series of accidents to occur in and around Morwell on the Labour Day long weekend. With the freeway closure set to continue indeﬁnitely, Latrobe Highway Patrol oﬃcer-in-charge Clint Wilson urged road users to keep calm and use common sense while driving around Morwell. “A lot of the accidents this weekend occurred because of people’s lack of

concentration and impatience in the congestion,” Sgt Wilson said. “We’d urge people to concentrate when driving around Morwell – and to be aware of other road users.” The woman’s vehicle was struck when travelling north by a young couple returning to Melbourne at 8.45am. Police are investigating. Elsewhere, on Princes Hwy beside the Jane St Bridge, a three-car pile-up occurred on Friday afternoon. Five people were brought to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. A nose-to-tail accident also

occurred on Friday evening on Tramway Rd. The driver of a 4WD vehicle was also forced to veer offroad to avoid an accident in Morwell. Sgt Wilson told The Voice: “There were a number of incidents in and around Morwell, but that’s to be expected with the large volume of traffic on Labour Day weekend. “Aside from the major incidents, there was a good flow of traffic on Saturday and Sunday.” Latrobe Highway Patrol liaised with VicRoads and additional manpower was made available from Melbourne to assist with incidents over the weekend.

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Alysha Scammell of Flanagan’s Royal Exchange Hotel in Traralgon hones her Guinness pouring skills ahead of St Patrick’s Day this Thursday, March 17. Photo: Niall Boyle.

A motorcyclist from the Bass Coast was also deployed in the Valley. Police also cracked down on speeding in the Yallourn North area, with the Moe-Glengarry backroad targeted. Sgt Wilson said: “There’s an ongoing problem with road users, especially motorcyclists, speeding in that area. We detected 15 vehicles speeding 20km/h above the limit. Three users were clocked going 147, 150 and 151 km/h respectively.” Sgt Wilson added that incidence of drink-driving weren’t “above average” given a public holiday weekend.

THIS Saturday’s supermoon event – when the moon will reach its closest point to the Earth in 18 years – is a nonevent according to the Latrobe Valley Astronomical Society. “I wouldn’t get excited about it,” society president John Sunderland said. “I have not heard anything of it in the astronomical literature. Oﬀ the top of my head I can’t imagine what it could do that would be any diﬀerent. “The moon does vary in size slightly, but not enough to notice.”

$11m land purchase AN unnamed local developer has acquired approximately 160 acres of land on the Traralgon-Maﬀra Rd for a cool $11 million. The individual who purchased the land is understood to be from the Gippsland area. The land, which is expected to play a part in Traralgon’s future growth, is currently under review for residential rezoning. Selling agents for the land were First National Real Estate Latrobe.

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Scout hall burns down By Kellie Scott

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MOE residents woke on Monday morning to discover the local scout hall burnt to the ground. The ﬁre was ﬁrst observed at 11.30pm by one of the neighbours, who called it into 000. The Country Fire Authority responded and was at the scene within 15 minutes. The CFA managed to extinguish the blaze, originating in the west end of the building, but was unable to save the hall. The damage bill is expected to be in the hundreds of thousands. The police hastily instilled a crime scene yard around the site and are currently trying to determine whether the blaze was deliberately lit.

A TRAINING session to assist board and committee members to run eﬀective community organisations will be held in Traralgon during March. The “back to basics’ workshop will help to take the mystery out of decision making and legal responsibilities. The session will be run by PilchConnect on behalf of the Victorian Council of Social Service. The training session will be held at MacFarlane Burnet room at Latrobe City’s Traralgon service centre on Tuesday, March 22, from 2pm to 5pm. Cost: $40 or $20 for VCOSS members. Enquiries: Hayley Peck 9654 5050 or email hayley.peck@vcoss.org. au. Registration information can be found at http://www.vcoss.org.au/ clearinghouse/index.htm

Portrait exhibition AN exhibition featuring 35 paintings from the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize – one of Australia’s premier art events - is currently on show at the Latrobe Regional Gallery in Morwell. The exhibition will continue until April 3. The gallery is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 11am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.

Saw mill closure THE Valley has been hit by a jobs blow with the news that McCormack Demby Timber closes its doors in mid-May. Approximately 60 workers will be made redundant at the saw mill. The Voice contacted the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) for a comment on Monday (March 14) – but didn’t receive a reply at the time of going to press.

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▪ Police and CFA inspect the damage to the Moe Scout Hall. Photo: Bryce Campbell

“A couple of neighbours said people would get into the place and smoke and drink,” Det SnrConst Peter Johnston said. The scout hall, which hasn’t been used by the organisation for up to 10 years, was occasionally hired out to the Moe Development Group, among other organisations, but has been vacant for some time. The CFA remained on site until approximately 2am, dousing hot spots and instigating the mop-up. A Melbourne police forensic team was called in to sift through the wreckage and determine the cause. “The roof caves in and covers the ﬂoor, they [the forensic team] have to strip away everything and determine the cause,” Det SnrConst Johnston explained.

Yarragon traders to boycott plastic By Bryce Campbell

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YARRAGON traders will phase out the use of plastic bags, replacing them with paper, in a bid to improve its green credentials. At present a number of businesses in the town provide shoppers with paper alternatives to plastic, in a scheme aptly named the Old Bag Project. Seventy-one percent of businesses in the town support the decision to go green. As this initiative gathers pace, a minisustainability festival will take place in the town on Wednesday, March 30, at 10am. Five hundred dollars’ worth of paper bags will be provided to the town. Melbourne recyclers Replas will attend to collect plastic bags from businesses. Organiser Natalia Jones believes the event will be a great success. She told The Voice: “It’s shaping up to be a really good day. Lots of people are getting

involved.” Ms Jones explained the project originally came about due to the difficulty involved with recycling plastic bags. “Yarragon has a landfill and no recycling, so any plastic bags have to go to Warragul. The main reason we’re doing this is to dispose of them properly. “Our aim is to convince people to not use bags at all, so this is simply the first step.” A long-term advocate of paper bags, is Margaret Oliver, of the Pink Fly. “I am part of a group called Creative Yarragon, whose mission is to look after the environment and to try and educate others about it,” she said. “A lot of my customers are bringing in their own bags…I’m happy for my product to go into that person’s bag, rather than loading them up with more bags.” Reusable bags are also available for shoppers who forget their own in the town.

▪ Margaret Oliver and Natalia Jones are stamping out the use of plastic bags in Yarragon. Photo: Bryce Campbell.

Park supporters continue antipool push By Kellie Scott

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MEMBERS of the Save Osborne Park Community Group (SOPCG) are rejoicing after consultant group Hansen Partnership recanted its support for the proposed indoor aquatic centre planned for the site. A key directions report prepared by the consultants and released in November 2010 supported the sale and development of the eastern portion of the site. But at a meeting held in Traralgon on March 9, Hansen Partnership took a neutral position. “They neither support or reject it,” said SOPCG spokesman Paul Burns. “We are gratiﬁed that Hansen Partnership has distanced itself from supporting the sale of parkland for development purposes.” Mr Burns said the issue was now a matter for the Latrobe City Council, and acknowledged it was a long battle ahead. “We are not opposed to an indoor aquatic centre, just not at the expense of the parkland,” said SOPCG member Neil Griﬃths. “We would support the council’s improvement of the park and pool, such as the heating of the (outdoor)

▪ Members of the Save Osborne Park Community Group. Photo: Kellie Scott.

pool, to attract more people to the area,” he added. “This site was set aside for future generations, many years ago,” Nola Kirkpatrick explained. The council has recently received submissions from 557 Latrobe Valley residents in opposition to the park’s

sale. “This strong groundswell of community opposition is a very clear message to Latrobe City seeking a prompt change in direction by them on the matter,” Mr Burns said.

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Hair today, gone tomorrow LAST Friday, Carl Stanley lost 27 years’ worth of beard as part of the World’s Greatest Shave event. Turn to our Traralgon news page on P14 for further coverage from the event. Photo: Kellie Scott.

Multi-million dollar Fire restrictions lifted vineyard up for sale INCLEMENT weather conditions in the Valley have resulted in the lifting of fire restrictions as of last Monday, March 14. This means that landholders and residents no longer require a permit to burn off on private property. CFA regional operations manager Allan Rankin said: “The conditions have abated with the onset of humid and damp weather. There’s a lot of green growth in the area – and as a result the restrictions have been lifted.” Mr Rankin added that burn-offs

By Niall Boyle

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THE swanky Traralgon Vineyard is available for sale in a multi-million dollar deal. Set on 20 acres just 2.5km from the Princes Hwy, the vineyard has earned a reputation as a first-class eatery, wedding venue and conference facility. Since its establishment in September 2008 by Traralgon couple Leon and Margaret Hammond, the establishment has gone from strength to strength. Mr Hammond is a real estate veteran of 30 years in Traralgon and believes the Vineyard offers a rare find for potential buyers in the property market. He told The Voice: “Its a great family business and offers a good lifestyle. It’s also unique in Latrobe Valley, and indeed Gippsland. “We’re happy to continue running the Vineyard – even if there’s a bid or not.” The Hammonds intend to enjoy their retirement

should still be registered before lighting up in the area. “Landowners should still monitor weather closely and notify their neighbours before any burning activities. “Register by calling the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511. This ensures that volunteer fire brigades are not turned out to your burn-off unnecessarily.” Residents have also been urged to contact the CFA to ensure their planned burn-off doesn’t contravene local by-laws.

NEWS BRIEFS Coal conference THE second annual Victoria Coal and Energy Conference is being held at Century Inn on March 30 and 31. The conference will discuss the latest projects and the big issues for coal and energy stakeholders in the region. Other topics include clean-coal technology, transport strategy, CO2 reduction initiatives, and the future of the Latrobe Valley’s coal industry in a carbon-constrained world. For more information log onto www.informa.com.au

Gaming support LATROBE City invites community groups to apply for funding under its Community Gaming Support Fund and says it will give preference to projects that assist those affected by problem gambling. “The Trust is now looking for programs that demonstrate a substantial benefit to the community, especially for those directly and indirectly affected by the associated issues of problem gaming,” Latrobe City CEO Paul Buckley said. Applications close 5pm Friday, March 25. For more information please contact Rosie Berry at Latrobe City on 1300 367 700 or email Rosie. Berry@latrobe.vic.gov.au

▪ The Traralgon Vineyard is on the market. upon any possible sale. The vineyard hosted 41 weddings in the summer season and a number of conferences consisting of up to 200 attendees. The sale price includes $550,000 of existing winemaking stock and equipment. A three bedroom home, currently used as a bridal suite and staﬀ quarters, is included in the sale. Over ﬁve acres of the Vineyard is under vines and there’s also a threeacre lake and wetlands

area. Barry Plant Real Estate is the selling agent on this exclusive facility. Director Wayne Taylor said: “No property of this calibre and style has ever been for sale in the Valley. “This is a tremendous business and it’s the complete package. The Traralgon winery brings a little bit of the Yarra Valley to Latrobe Valley. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Selling price is available upon application.

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Solution in sight to LV land shortage

How a new block of land is created

By Cherry Prior

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IT began with builders who were talking about taking their business to another region because there just wasn’t enough land to continue their trade. Five years later, and after more red tape than the average person would care to imagine, a solution to that land shortage is in sight. The State Government this month – after an application by the Latrobe City to fast-track its requests to open up more residential land - has approved amendment C47 to the Latrobe Planning Scheme. Before your eyes glaze over with planning gobbledegook, this means that the Planning Minister has agreed to more land – some 230 ha in total - being rezoned ▪ This estate in Yinnar is one of many new developments in Latrobe Valley. for residential purposes in the “One issue was the lack of land supply and population giving the construction industry main towns of Moe, Morwell, land supply driving up prices, projections,” says Latrobe City certainty and the community as Traralgon and Churchill. This is the equivalent of some which was making it diﬃcult strategic planning coordinator well,” Mr Wightman said. “The local players in the 2,300 to 3,500 blocks of land. for people to enter the housing Jason Pullman, “In Traralgon (we) industry…were (A further 630ha – between market,” said Chris Wightman, look at 260 allotments per year, construction 6,000 and 9,000 new homes, Latrobe City’s manager city and that’s the current demand having to look further aﬁeld to rate, and that demand rate is keep their employees employed depending on housing densities planning. expected to continue or and that’s just because the land - have been earmarked increase. for residential rezoning pool was getting further and “Home construction is a very and are before the “If all the land was further out. minister as amendments rezoned at once, that important part of the complex “This has given us some good C56 and C58). would give us 15 years momentum and certainty.” jigsaw puzzle that makes up the supply. For Traralgon, in And with home construction economy.” particular, the situation “It’s still fairly tight in considered to be one of the is most critical. A Traralgon.” major drivers of the Australian population growth rate Mr Wightman economy, the implications for While departmental of 1.5% per annum between guidelines establish 15 to 20 reckons the Minister’s decision jobs growth and economic 2001 and 2006 – when the years as the desirable scenario, is a milestone in the campaign buoyancy are undoubted. populations of Moe and Morwell Traralgon has as little as two to shore up future development “Home construction is a very were declining – put pressure on years’ worth of land – and in across the city. important part of the complex the supply of new housing and planning terms that’s a minute. “We are at the point where we jigsaw puzzle that makes up the drove up housing prices. “It’s not exact science with are starting to move forward… economy,” Mr Wightman said. On the ground, the impact of C47 could start to show in a couple of months, when work Open for Lunch and Dinner on new subdivisions is 7 days a week, Breakfast expected to begin, starting with the infrastructure available on Sundays or by necessary to support a appointment. new development.

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But, in Mr Wightman’s words, there are still a few more hoops to jump through. “We put requirements on developers to put in roads, drains, public open spaces and all the rest of it,” he said. “It’s not until they have done all that work and got the planning permits that people can start building houses.”

Latrobe City planning department develops town structure plans, earmarking opportunities for residential development

Latrobe City Council adopts key recommendations of town structure plans

A planning scheme amendment is drawn up

The amendment is presented to the Minister for Planning for approval

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Zone and overlay controls are drawn up

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“For Traralgon, in particular, the situation is most critical. A population growth rate of 1.5% per annum between 2001 and 2006 – when the populations of Moe and Morwell were declining – put pressure on the supply of new housing and drove up housing prices.” Rezoning Proposals C47, C56 and C58

Town

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Housing Lots*

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878+

145.4

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126.1 503

1,261+ 5,030+

Combined

862.3

8623+

*Based on 10 lots/hectare. Housing densities are usually between 10 and 15 lots/hectare.

IN the Latrobe City, Traralgon accounted for 70% of all residential development between March 2006 and April 2008 and this is expected to continue. In the next 15 years, the demand for new housing in Traralgon is expected to lie somewhere between 3,500 and 4,700 new homes (230 to 310 per annum). Across the whole of the municipality, those ﬁgures are 5,370 to 9,310 new lots, or 360 to 620 dwellings per annum. Source: Latrobe City Council Residential and Rural Residential Land Assessment, Essential Economics, 2009.

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LATROBE City Council has expressed its disgust at Telstra pulling out of the Moe call centre. On April 13, 114 workers at the centre will be made redundant – after the telecommunications ﬁrm shifted its workforce to the Phillipines. Mayor Darrell White said: “It is extremely disappointing... and a lack of consideration of the impacts that this closure will have on the community.”

Anti-bullying day

ON Friday March 25,the Women’s Action Coalition will be hosting an anti-bullying day at the Traralgon Sound Shell in Victory Park. An open invitation for people to speak out against bullying is extended. Representatives from WorkSafe Victoria will be attending to speak out about bullying in the workplace. The event will take place from 12.30pm to 2pm. For more information please call 5133 7684.

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‘Quack down’ on hunters By Bryce Campbell

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HUNTING enthusiasts in Latrobe Valley will have a watchful eye over their shoulder when the season opens this weekend. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) will send plain-clothes wildlife oﬃcers into the ﬁeld to stop rogue hunters. Unlicensed hunting and breaching bag limits are set to be at the top of their agenda. DSE team leader Murray Rohde told The Voice: “To avoid prosecution, make sure you are aware of the rules and guidelines this duck season and that you comply with them. “It is everyone’s responsibility

to make sure they are aware of the law and follow it. If you can’t positively identify your target, don’t shoot.” Yinnar hunting enthusiast Rick Foster, who’s also a Field and Game Australia board member, says that illegal hunting shouldn’t be tolerated in the Valley. “If people are doing things wrong, they should be charged to the full extent of the law,” he said. “We have no time for members or non-members who put themselves outside of the law, and we have no time for protesters who put themselves outside of the law.” Seizure of ﬁrearms, loss

of licence, ﬁnes and even jail sentences are the penalties that illegal hunters face. Mr Foster said he also wanted to ensure that the public was not only aware of the law regarding duck hunting, but also aware of the season opening time, and the bag limits. The duck-hunting season starts at 7.10am on Saturday, March 19. Bag limits are 10 game birds per day, including no more than two Blue-Winged Shovelers. Call the DSE customer service central 13 6186 to ﬁnd out about legitimate hunting practices and legal species.

Go karts GIPPSLAND Go Kart Club is holding a club day at Tramway Park Raceway, cnr Princes Dr and Tramway Rd, Morwell, on Sunday, March 27, from 10am to 4pm. Everyone is welcome, there are canteen facilities and most importantly admission is free. Contact Anita Stratton at Gippsland Go Kart Club on 5174 3870 or 0407 743 870 for more information.

Tai chi classes ▪ Duck hunters in the Valley have been urged to abide by DSE guidelines - or face severe penalities.

FOR anyone interested in the meditative art of tai chi, there are classes held every Thursday morning at Monomeath Senior Citizens Centre, by Victory Park Traralgon. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Julie on 041 7014224.

Water sports THE All Abilities Water Sports Festival is being held Saturday, March 19, at Hazelwood Pondage. The event begins at 10.30am and will involve sailing, kayaking and ﬁshing for people with a disability.

Bushfire memorial IN commemoration of the Black Saturday ﬁres, Latrobe City Council has received funding to create a memorial in Victory Park, Traralgon. Local artists interested in working with the community to create the piece can download an Expression of Interest form from www.latrobe.vic.gov. au/Emergency/BushfireInformation/ BushﬁreRecovery.

Moe Fest embraces a new format By Bryce Campbell

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THE Moe Jazz Festival is embracing a new, reduced format after deciding the festival had neither the volunteer nor sponsorship support to sustain the fourday event. This year’s Moe Music Festival will now be held as a one-day event on May 1 rather than the four-day format enjoyed by Latrobe Valley residents for the last 19 years. Former president and current committee member Bruce Lawn said that the festival this year would cater to a larger audience. “The current committee had the idea that maybe what we need in Moe is a music festival, not just a jazz festival,” he said. “This year the festival will be for equal music styles.” But the decision to change the festival had not been easy, Mr Lawn said. “There was not one thing that made the committee decide to make it a oneday event. There was a range of factors involved.” The Music Festival in the past has required both a large amount of fundraising as well as a large volunteer presence. Mr Lawn said that running a one-day

event would be simpler and require less organizing time. “If you want to run a four-day event, you need a committee to work nine months of the year. Doing a one-day event means you don’t need to raise tens of thousands of dollars in sponsorship, nor do you need to get as many volunteers,” he said. “With the previous format, we would have three venues running for four days, often 13 hours at a time. It’s difficult to organise that many volunteers.” Mr Lawn also said that while attendances had been good, and that the festival is still viable, the other factors made it difficult to run the larger event. “If the other factors were taken care of, we would be able to run it. Another issue is accommodation in Moe, there’s only two hotels and a caravan park, which makes it difficult to manage larger numbers.” Festival-goers fear not - the event will take place in its new condensed, yet action-packed format, will be at Old Gippstown. Keep reading The Voice for future updates on the festival and all upcoming community events in Latrobe Valley. If you have an event you wish to publish email our news team at editorial@lvvoice.com.au.

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Voice reporter KELLIE SCOTT took to the streets of Morwell to ask if the recent closure of the Princes Freeway has had a positive impact on local businesses in the town.

EPA visit THE Environment Protection Agency (EPA) will seek community feedback on important local environmental issues at an information session in Traralgon on Thursday, March 17. The session will be held at Century Inn Traralgon, 5 Airﬁeld Rd, from 5pm to 8.30pm. Come for all or part of the session but please register your attendance via email at community. engagement@epa.vic.gov.au, or phone 9695 2722. Further information: www. epa.vic.gov.au.

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LATROBE Regional Hospital is holding its annual Run For Your Life fun run and walk on Sunday, March 27, at the Kay Street Gardens. Entry costs $20 per individual 5km walk or run and $60 per family 5km or 20km run. Tickets will be sold on the day from the corner of Kay and Franklin Sts. The event will be professionally timed (with entrants able to download a certiﬁcate of their ﬁnishing time) and prizes will be awarded on the day in a wide range of categories. Enquiries: 5173 8577 or check out the website www.lrhfunrun.com.au.

Car boot THE Salvation Army is holding a car boot sale at 36-44 Cross’s Rd, Traralgon, from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, March 26. The cost is $10 per car and $20 per trailer to book a space. All proceeds will go to Mainly Music for new equipment. Enquiries: Lisa Young on 0407 955 306.

Chantel Lemos Age: 21, Narre Warren “Probably not.”

Ashleigh Dyker

Age: 19, Pakenham “I guess in a way it…brings more business to them, but at the same time it…blocks the streets and makes it hard to ﬁnd car parks because there’s so much traﬃc.”

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Age: 50 Morwell “Not really, because people just drive their cars right through, they don’t stop, do they? Just seems to be more of a headache, with more traﬃc.”

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Age: 62, Morwell “Some businesses I think, yes. The main street…(Princes Hwy) doesn’t really have any places that people want to stop at any more because all the cafes and things have closed, over there, over the years. But I think Mid Valley has beneﬁted. I think a lot of local people might have gone somewhere else to shop, to be honest.”

Age: 53 Morwell “No. Too much traﬃc. Too much congestion. People just want to get in and out as quickly as possible.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Swap meet THE Latrobe Valley Car Club will hold its annual swap day fundraiser at Toners Lane, Morwell, on Sunday, April 10. The event will provide auto enthusiasts with an opportunity to buy and sell items, parts and collectables, catering for all makes and models including classic vehicles but also new performance equipment and tools. The gates are open from 6am until 2pm, entry is $3 per person. Food and refreshments will be available. Enquiries: Alan Tredwell on 5127 4397 or Ken Findlay on 5126 1414.

▪ A group of truckers enjoying the reunion at the RSL club.

‘Trucking’ good time ON Sunday last at the RSL Club Morwell, a trucking industry reunion was held for those involved in the industry from

the 60s and 70s era. The driving force behind the reunion, Ray Ikin, began preparations for the event nine months ago. Over

80 people from all corners of Australia attended. Events are being planned for the future, all enquiries to Ray on 5175-6066.

Morwell meets to discuss its future By Niall Boyle

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ADVANCE Morwell will meet on Wednesday March 16 to discuss the major issues the town’s facing in its future. A large crowd is expected at the Morwell Bowling Club to debate the closure of the Princes Fwy. Top of the agenda is expected to be the diversion’s double-edged eﬀects on the town. Group secretary Keith Brownbill said: “The freeway closure has had a massive impact on the town and we’re meeting to discuss how we could turn it to our beneﬁt. A lot of people have concerns about road safety and noise – whereas new customers have been noticed in town businesses. “This will be a give-and-take session,

we’re trying to find a way to lessen the ill-effects of the diversion – and take advantage of the few benefits.” Growth of the town and the Valley will also be discussed, with Morwell MLA Russell Northe in attendance. Mr Brownbill added: “We’re also going to be looking at the next four years of growth – and the issues that the town and Valley face. “Hopefully there will be a lot of interaction with the crowd – and a positive outcome from this meeting.” Attendees are invited to a meal in the bowling club at 6pm, prior to the meeting starting ay 7.30pm sharp. For more information call Mr Brownbill on 5134 2676. See P6 for our in-depth feature about expected population growth in the Valley.

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Telstra Country Wide area general manager for South East Victoria Jeanette Vannapraseuth said GippsWebs for Business was an excellent opportunity for both businesses and students. “In 2010, more than 135 students developed websites for over 35 Gippsland businesses, who now have a strong online presence and are enjoying increased promotion and eﬃciency as a result,” Ms Vannapraseuth said. “GippsWebs for Business provides small businesses in Gippsland with the opportunity of getting a website and reaping the economic beneﬁts of a strong online presence, without the cost or risk typically associated with this.” Enquiries: Garry Austin on 5173 4101.

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Multicultural funding SEVEN multicultural seniors groups in the Latrobe Valley will share over $12,000 of funding from the Victorian Government. These grants are aimed speciﬁcally at supporting multicultural seniorcitizens clubs to hold regular social and community strengthening activities. The groups are: Club Astoria German Australian Society; Italian Catholic Federation Morwell; Gippsland Croatian Association; Greek Orthodox Community of Gippsland, Elderly Citizens Group; International Women’s Group; Morwell Senior Italian Citizens Club and Polish Senior Citizens Club Morwell. The grants will assist the groups to hold regular activities and events throughout the year.

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NEWS BRIEFS Be inspired THE 2011 Gippsland Arts Festival is looking for Latrobe Valley artists to register for the Be Inspired! competition and show. The event will receive a high volume of media coverage providing up and coming artists with a great deal of exposure. You can register and submit jpeg images via email to amandaow@latrobe.vic.gove.au. Please include the date, a description of the image and all necessary acknowledgements. Entries will be accepted up until mid April. Enquiries: Amanda Owen 5128 5639, or drop into the gallery to pick up an entry form. While you are at it check out the festival website at www. creativegippsland.com.au.

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre THE Churchill Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) oﬀers a variety of programs for all ages, Monday to Friday 9am till 3.30pm. The CNC is located inside the Churchill and District Community Hub at 9-11 Philip Parade, Churchill. Popular programs at the CNC include the young parents support group, the yoga class and patchwork classes. Enquiries: 5122 2955 or churchillnc@ bigpond.com.

People’s choice LATROBE City Business and Tourism Association Inc is taking nominations for the 2011 People’s Choice Awards for excellence in customer service. Winners will receive a $500 wine and tourism pack. For more information call the visitor information centre on 1800 621 409, or visit the website www.lcbta.org.

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Residents will see report on water costs By Bryce Campbell

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AN investigation into the cost blowout at the Gippsland Water Factory, and the subsequent effects on Latrobe Valley ratepayers, will be released publicly, the State Government has pledged. A report into the costs and timelines associated with building the water factory is being prepared by consulting firm Deloitte and will be released by the State Government upon its completion, reportedly due in the near future. With water rates in the Latrobe Valley higher on average than any other municipality in the state, many families struggling to pay their water bills. Interest in the issue brimmed over last week with a visit by Water Minister Peter Walsh. Mr Walsh met with the Gippsland Resource Group (GRG) and also toured the water factory alongside Senator Barnaby Joyce, Morwell MLA Russell Northe and Gippsland MP Darren Chester. The biggest issue raised during the meeting was the rising cost of the water factory, and the effect this has on ratepayers. Mr Northe said that while the factory was a positive development for the Valley, the cost was a concern to many people. “Currently a group called Deloitte is putting together a report about the water factory, which will give everyone an opportunity to understand what occurred with the cost blowout and timelines,” Mr Northe said. “The previous government wasn’t intending on releasing a final report, but since we’ve gotten a new water minister and state

▪ The delegation that toured the Gippsland Water Factory recently. Photo: Bryce Campbell government, they have said they will release it.” GRG president Merv Geddes said the subject of water rates was also raised with the minister. “We should not be paying double what Melbourne pays for water. Our recent surveys show that with a rising unemployment rate in Latrobe Valley, some people are unable to pay their rates,” he

“The previous government wasn’t intending on releasing a ﬁnal report, but since we’ve gotten a new water minister and state government, they have said they will release it.” told The Voice. Mr Northe said that the cost of water was causing a lot of grief for many families in Gippsland. “I’ve always been in the

Minister’s ear about how the community is struggling with water costs. We’d be better for it if we helped the community by reducing costs.”

New ﬁre station gives Callignee focus By Kellie Scott

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THE new Callignee fire station and community hall has been open just two months, but it has already become a focal point for the community. Most recently it hosted Quantum Support Services youth group, comprising about 20 people aged 14 to 23. The centre reopened on Australia Day this year after it was burnt to the ground during the Black Saturday bushfires. “It gives us a central area to train (and) meet,” said fire captain Ian Ewart As well as the CFA, various community and social groups are using the facilities. It has even been used to host corporate meetings. According to captain Ewart, it won’t be long before Traralgon South groups will be using the Callignee facility too. “When they come out to see it, I think they too will want to use it,” he said. The CFA’s 38 volunteer members are still celebrating the upgraded station.

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‘Razing’ money for a great cause

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ON Friday night last at the Saloon Bar, The Cobaarz Eco Salon girls hosted a highly-enjoyable World’s Greatest Shave night – all for charity. Shaving and colouring plucky participants’ hair and bears for charity, the Glengarry girls raised a massive amount of money. While most participants chose the safe option of colouring their hair, including Hannah BoultonBurns, some brave souls opted for the chop. Among those brave enough to opt for a buzz cut was Carl Stanley. Parting with his 27-year-old beard,

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Sports night

ST Michael’s Hall is holding a sports night with lots of fun and games at 6.30pm on Friday, March 25. Cost: $2. Enquiries: Sally on 5174 9661.

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A group providing friendship and support for those aﬀected by childhood abuse and trauma meets on the ﬁrst and third Monday of each month. Meetings are held at the Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House, Breed St, at 7pm. Enquiries: Jenny Poon 5174 6199.

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▪ The girls get to work on Daryl Ivory. Photos: Kellie Scott.

he managed to raise over $3,000. Mr Stanley admitted the sight of his clean-shaved chin in the mirror would be a shock to the system – after almost three decades of growth. He said: ““My kids have never seen me without a beard. “So, it’s going to be a shock to them as well.” “Well, I’d been thinking about it for quite a few years,” Mr Stanley considered when asked why he was taking the plunge. “I’m 59,” he said, “and I ﬁgure, well, when I turn 60 it’s a new decade, so something new.”

LHR fundraiser celebrates women THE Latrobe Regional Hospital fundraising committee held its annual International Women’s Day (IWD) luncheon at the Century Inn in Traralgon on Friday. Over 120 people attended the event, with $3,365 raised on the celebration of the centenary of IWD. There’s no sign of gender inequality at the hospital, a whopping 80 per cent of its staﬀ are women – including two executives and the hospital chair. In celebration, the board invited LRH nurse Kelli Mitchener as the keynote speaker. When asked what the day

meant to her, Ms Mitchener replied: “It’s a celebration of women and encourages women to think about what they can actually achieve. “It inspires people to achieve their dreams and not stand back and think they can’t do it.” This is a mantra Kelli lives her life by. She spent three months on a tour in Afghanistan with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)in 2008 as part of a 10-person surgical critical care team embedded in the Dutch Army Hospital. Ms Mitchener, who is still a specialist reserve with the RAAF, was awarded the Netherlands Peace-Keeping Operations Commemorative

Medal in 2010 for her work as a critical care nurse. LRH fundraising committee chair Lorraine Bartling, who’s also an Order of Australia Medalist, explained how funding helps the hospital provide the best possible care. “This year we’ve got special fundraising, raising money for state of the art equipment for theatres and operating rooms.” Ms Bartling added: “The Government does fund equipment but what we’re talking about is very special equipment. Not all hospitals are able to receive this with Government funding but because we are a regional hospital… it’s important that we do have the best surgeons.”

▪ Lisa Twigger and Debbie O’Hara enjoy a glass a champagne at the LRH fundraiser.

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▪ The Traralgon branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

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THE Traralgon branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society brought the roof down Wednesday during their open beginners’ evening. The group has been gathering for 30 years, and welcomes new members to come and give Scottish country dancing a go. “There’s a lot of groups in Melbourne but there’s only our group in this area,” said group president Barbara Riley. “You don’t keep doing something for 30 years if it’s no good.”

“We always have fun,” said member Helen Ward, “especially when we go along and we end up laughing so much that we have to stop the dance.” Dance instructor and delegate Jeanette McGown said: “Being able to laugh at yourself is very much an essential quality, very much. The society, established in Scotland in May 1980 or 1981 (a matter of some contention) has branches all over the world, including Singapore and Japan. “It really doesn’t even matter

if you can’t do the steps,” said Barbara, “because sometimes older people can’t do the steps, but you can always walk in time to the music, and it’s still fun. “I do that sometimes when I get tired.” Helen encourages people to give the folk dancing a go. “You laugh so much, it’s better than frowning.” For more information phone Sandra on 5174 7005.

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NEWS BRIEFS Rhythm, roses A free Rhythm and Roses Concert will be held at the Centenary Rose Garden, Morwell, on Sunday, March 20, from 1.30pm to 4pm. Come and pull up a rug or a chair and chill out to the sounds of the Latrobe City Brass Band, Morwell Caledonian Pipe Band and laugh along with Koko the clown. Enquiries: Judy McKenzie on 5166 1412 or 0409 661 412, or email ianmc@net-tech.com.au.

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▪ Aunty Esme provides an authentic Aboriginal welcome

Picnic in the park On Tuesday, March 8, the Women’s Action Coalition (WAC) pulled up the lounge chairs and spread out the blankets as they hosted a picnic in the park fundraiser at the Morwell Centenary Rose Garden. The event was is celebration of International Women’s Day, now celebrating its centenary The WAC, formed only last year, is an auxiliary organisation aﬃliated with the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council (GTLC). The goals of the GTLC and WAC are to provide all workers with social and economic justice. GTLC secretary John Parker was one of four speakers who addressed the large gathering.

Mr Parker said “Women still struggle for equal opportunities in the workplace”, a point WAC spokeswoman and speaker Anne Murphy also addressed. The event was a truly multicultural occasion attended by women from all over the world. Aboriginal elder Aunty Esme opened the proceedings with a traditional aboriginal welcome to country. “We had a turnout of 50-plus people,” said Ms Murphy as she wrapped up the event. On March 25, the WAC will be holding a similar event at the Sound Shell in Victory Park, Traralgon, to discuss bullying in the workplace.

Additions made to Wall of Recognition Morwell MLA Russell Northe unveils the newest additions to the Immigration Wall of Recognition at the Gippsland Multicultural Festival. The event featured entertainment from various cultural dancers, a wide variety of traditional foods, and a great day for the public to celebrate their diverse cultures. For more photos see page 22.

THE Senior Citizens of the Greek Orthodox Community are holding a celebration for Cultural Diversity Day at the Greek Hall in Morwell on Sunday, March 27. There will be dancing, cultural music and food from 12 midday to 6pm. For more information call George at the Greek Orthodox Community of Gippsland on 5168 1401.

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Tournament paintball extravaganza LAST weekend Moe introduced the Latrobe Valley to an adrenaline filled day of tournament paintball. Joined by veterans of the sport, Mike Breto and 14-time world champion Todd Martinez, both hailing from the United States, the event drew heaps of spectators, as well as 31 competitors. This is the first time tournament paintball has been brought to the Valley, typically it has only been seen in the city, according to Richard Cameron, president of Adrenalin Paintball Club. “We’ve been paintballing for 17 years, but we’re always travelling to Cockatoo or Rawson, so it’s a bit selfish, we wanted it in our backyard”, said Mr Cameron. “Some people play golf, or basketball, or footy, we do paintball,” added Mr Martinez. Mr Breto also said that the sport is great for all age groups.

“Boys, girls, any age. You don’t have to be big and tall and strong to play, anyone can play.” Mr Cameron said there’s already been interest in creating new teams in the Valley, before the event even began. “The greatest majority of people in the Valley would have never seen this sport before. Our goal is to get enough interest in the sport so that we can bring an Australian title, and then a world title to the Valley in the future.” Mr Breto believes the area has great potential for growth. “It’s great that you guys are giving people to try it in a community environment. If you were able to lower the age, you could have high schools with their own leagues, it’d help to grow in the area”, he said. More photos page 21.

▪ Exhilarating action from Saturday’s paintballing exhibition at Adrenaline Paintball Club.

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We have a daily chalk board menu. Each day there are choices to cater for vegetarians, gluten and lactose intolerant diets as well as people who can eat anything. Some of our more popular dishes are; Lamb Ribs, Steak Diane, Mashed Potato, Garden Salad, Penne with cheese and cracked pepper and chocolate tart. We serve Mocopan coﬀee. We are open for lunch and dinner from 11.00am – 6pm, Monday to Thursday. We only open for lunch on Friday and stay open to 3.00pm, yet most Fridays we’ve sold out by 2.00, so get in early. Dine in or take home. Our seating works for solo diners with our stools and benches. We provide the papers and some magazines to read. We also have tables to enjoy eating with friends. When you ﬁnd dishes you like, let us know so we can have them when you return. We can email our daily menu. We have a Facebook page where you can keep up to date with what’s cooking. Catering for groups is also available. We can be contacted on P:5176 5546 or thebutchersdog@live.com.au. Shop 2/68 Hotham Street Arcade Traralgon

Saturday market GIPPSLAND Heritage Park holds a market on the last Saturday of every month from 9am to 2pm. Stalls include bric-a-brac, car boot sales, plants and gifts. Enquiries: 5127 3082.

Bowls championships YALLOURN Bowling Club, Newborough, will host the Victorian State Pairs Championships and the Ladies Champion of Champions bowls competition on Thursday, March 24, and Friday, March 25. This is a great opportunity for people to witness 48 of the best players from district and zone competitions across Victoria. Enquiries: Adrienne Birchall on 5127 7040 or vincent. birchall@bigpond.com.

Yoga sessions YOGA classes take place each week at Manna Views, 142 Old Leongatha Road, Yarragon. On Monday, regular classes take place at 9.30am and 6pm. On the same day, gentle stretch is at 11.30am and beginners’ lessons are at 8pm. Sessions on Tuesday are on at 6pm and 8pm. Thursday’s sole session is at 7pm. For bookings and enquiries call Heather on 0408 512 387 or email heather.j.braithwaite@gmail.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS New website YINNAR and district has just launched a new website, www.yinnar.vic.au. All new events in the area will be posted on a regular basis.

Women’s exhibition THE 26th annual women’s exhibition runs at the Arc Gallery until March 26.

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▪ The new proprietors of Yinnar’s General Store Matt and Merrin Dennis. Photo: Bryce Campbell.

New owners, new look

AFTER 23 years, the Yinnar General Store has changed hands – and changed its look. New owners Matt and Merrin Dennis, originally from Mirboo North and Jeeralang, took over the store from Greg Linton and Julie McWalters late last year. “We always wanted our own business and when we saw the store for sale we

joked about buying it,” Merrin said. “But after getting to know the community, and seeing how welcoming and friendly they all are, we decided it was a good idea after all. Everyone made us feel like we’re part of one big extended family.” Merrin said that the locals have embraced them as new owners, with some stating that it’s “good to see some

new blood in the business”. “The younger people were cautious when we ﬁrst started, as they’ve grown up with Greg and Julie, but the older people have been really excited. We expected the reaction to be the other way around,” said Merrin. The store, more than 100 years old, resembles little of its former glory, but the couple is hoping to bring out some

of its considerable character. “Because the store changed hands a few times, a lot of the character the previous owners brought to the store is gone,” Merrin said. “I want to bring to life some of the stories that are hidden in the walls of this old building, so that everyone can see the history of the store, and of Yinnar.”

THE CFA swap and meet will take place at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Sunday, March 20. Gates open for stallholders at 7am, general public admission from 8am to 12 noon. Entry: $3, under 16s free. Enquiries: Mark Bruerton 0428 223 361.

Strzelecki Stringbusters ON the last Wednesday of every month, the Strzelecki Stringbusters perform at the Yinnar Hotel. Advance booking is essential.

Stretch and bend, men’s yoga descends THE Churchill Neighbourhood Centre (CNC) has recently begun a new, men only, yoga program. CNC’s yoga program has been oﬀered since November 2010, but only recently has it begun a men’s class, due to popular demand from some of the male yogis. Henry Parniak, coordinator of the CNC, said that some of the men were intimidated by a mixed class, and that there had been interest last year for the men’s class. “There were four guys last year that said they’d be interested in it and so far this year we’re up to six,” he said. The yoga class has so far drawn men aged 16 to 60, with some still working and one retired. “The class is great for guys who want to get out and socialise. In our old ages, we tend to spend more time at home. This class gets us out and about, meeting new people and friends,” Henry said.

▪ Hard at work at the Community Hub. Henry also said that the class was for everyone, and perfect for those who couldn’t do much physical activity. “It’s perfect for both physical and mental wellbeing, for all people. Yoga isn’t strenuous, but it’s loosening and stretching, as well as breathing techniques,” he said. “I can’t touch my toes, but it doesn’t matter. You can reach as far as you can, and eventually you’ll get there.” The CNC also provide the Community

Workshop, including the Men’s Shed. The workshop has been running for 15 months, and since its beginning it has allowed participants to meet every week to socialise and do wood working. “It gives people a chance to socialise as well as do things with their hands. We encourage everyone to come – you don’t have to be doing things, you can just come in to meet people,” Henry said. Last year the workshop team made 60 stands for the annual quilt and craft event – an item that has been popular with visitors to the CNC. “The majority are retirees who have done woodwork before, but we deﬁnitely encourage everyone to come,” said Henry. For further information about yoga, the community workshop, or any of the various classes held by CNC, contact Henry Parniak on 5122 2955, or email churchillnc@bigpond. com

Folk fest eyes repeat success By Cherry Prior

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THE grassy dance ﬂoor copped one hell of a pounding, but no sooner had it recovered than organisers of the Boolarra Folk Festival were talking about next year’s event. In 2012 the festival will be in its 10th year and will see a return of all the favourite acts that have performed in the town’s central parklands. For Ray Stewart – president since the notion of a free music festival for Boolarra was conceived – it will be his last. The organising committee will hold a “debrieﬁng meeting” in coming weeks with the aim

of setting the foundations for an even better festival for the 10-year celebration. “We desperately need more people on the committee. Next year the 2012 festival is going to be my last. We desperately want someone to take that role,” Ray said. “And each year we really need about 60 (volunteers) to assist. We have to get the word out. That’s what we have to do from here on in.” As part of its campaign, organisers will establish a Friends of the Folk Festival group and, if attendances in recent years are any guide, there should be no problems with a similar following.

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It’s time to burn NEXT weekend, add a little spice to your life and head to Jindivick for the Hot Sauce and Fiery Foods Festival. Subject your tastebuds to the best examples of hot chilli from throughout Australia and the USA and listen to appropriately named bands including the Latin American Rhythms of Heat and The Meltdown. The weekend’s events include: men versus women chilli-eating competition and the Fiery Food Challenge, testing

the culinary skills of home cooks. The festival will be held on Saturday, March 19, and Sunday, March 20, at the Redback Chilli Co, Jacksons Track. For more information check out the website: www.hsﬀf.com.

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horoscopes ArIes

Mar 21–Apr 20

It’s not an easy time for imposing your will. It’s more likely that the flow will happen if you allow life to impose its will and then try to surf it with all the skill of a pro surfer. A wave is not something that you can tell what to do. Met respectfully, magic can happen. TAUrUs

(Apr 21–May 20)

The lights are on. Can you imagine what it’s like for a small kid when the circus comes to town? It’s like that. A big top in your heart. This is not familiar, grounded territory. It’s anti-gravity. Share your joy with your friends and watch it grow and grow and grow. GeMINI

(May 21–June 21)

Though it feels like you are about to be sparked up, raindrops keep damping you down and playing games with your flame. It will be another week or two before the conditions are exactly right. If you know that and relax with it, your optimism will stay intact. cANcer

(June 22–July 22)

More sparks in the rain. Combustion seems so possible but it’s not quite happening. Be patient. That’s all that is required. You are being given more time to prepare, to get yourself together, so take advantage of it. Nourish yourself and stay playful. Why not? Leo

(July 23–Aug 22)

Introspection is the flavour of the moment. Life is suggesting that time taken to ponder, reflect, long and imagine would be time well spent. The sun can’t shine every single day. Mother nature is ready to fill you up from the inside if you are ready to let her. VIrGo

(Aug 23–Sept 22)

With Mercury in Aries, your mind can be expected to be a bit jumpy. Circumstances, however, couldn’t be less inclined to be provoked. As adventurous as you see yourself to be, this moment is going to require that you adapt. Prepare. The door isn’t open yet.

LIBrA

(Sept 23–Oct 23)

There’s a shining light beaming across the ocean. Something positive and creative is bound to come from a moment when everything is magically in its right place. Once you have the harmony happening in your heart, life can do nothing but roll over and play. scorpIo

(Oct 24–Nov 21)

Though you have everything right in your being, the whole plan could come unstuck if you don’t attend to matters of communication. Your ability to outline what is happening and to get even the most resistant onside, will be the determining factor. sAGITTArIUs (Nov 22–Dec 21)

No matter how hard you want to expand, if there are forces in your way that are simply bigger than you are, you are going to have to change tack. It’s not to say you have to let go of your plan; it’s more to say that you have to approach it differently. Remain flexible. cAprIcorN

(Dec 22–Jan 19)

Though most things are going well, you will certainly have to hold firmly on to the reins to make sure they stay that way. The horses you are holding have plenty of power. They can take you where you want to go – but only if you treat them with great respect. AQUArIUs

(Jan 20–Feb 18)

Change is walking through the door. After many years, Uranus, your planet, shifts out of Pisces, where it has been quite passive, into Aries, where it is likely to be very active. Your love of freedom will now be an adventure, not just an idea. Hang on to your hat. pIsces

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Other drivers are stalling all around you, but somehow you keep motoring on. There’s no need to set the house on fire. Just keep chugging away and you’ll not only get there but you’ll enjoy the scenery on the way. There’s no need to match other people’s shenanigans.

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March 16 2011

All over the shop By Cherry Prior

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with Sam Fenton AFL legend Kevin Sheedy was the keynote speaker at a sports medicine conference a few years ago. He talked about his early days being thrust into the Prahran Football Club firsts for the first time as a 14-year-old. He hurt is knee pretty badly and instead of watching from the sidelines, the trainer strapped a penny to it and sent him back on. At half time, they brought out the brandy to warm the boys up. No one dared grab a drink of water for fear of being weak and the changing rooms quickly filled with smoke as everyone lit up. Sports science has come a long way. Many a time I’ve been surrounded by ‘pee jars’ (sample jars), testing urine for hydration status for the local swim club, a dirty job well worth delegating. After so much urine, we now know that some people are heavy sweaters, salty sweaters and those that don’t sweat as much don’t need to drink as much. A good general guideline is to drink two litres of water per day. Sports drink manufacturers have science institutes to ‘help’ you stay hydrated by drinking their product. My grade four school trip to a soft drink factory had some very similar science to remind us to drink soft drinks every day to concentrate in class.

• Fitness Guru with Sam Fenton, strength and conditioning coach. The bread factory tour in grade ﬁve gave us more science about how everyone should eat ﬁve pieces of bread per day. The obesity epidemic suggests that lab coat marketing works a treat. Electrolytes are minerals found in healthy whole foods like leafy greens, fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, seeds and nuts. Your body will retain or lose water according to electrolyte levels in your system.

Eat healthy and drink a couple of litres of water per day and you’ll be on top of your physical, mental and emotional game. • Sam will run a weekly column with The Voice - and will answer all of your ﬁtness queries and questions. Email Cherry Prior with all your questions and queries for Sam on cherry.prior@lvvoice.com.au.

Green Thumb WELCOME to Green Thumb, the new gardening column coming to you from the Horticulture Department at the Morwell Campus of GippsTAFE. Expert staﬀ James Farmer, Anthony Lea, Sharon Walker and Malcolm Grant will bring you gardening advice and information that will be as diverse and as unique as home gardens themselves. From growing vegies to composting to garden design to fruit and ﬂowers, the team at GippsTAFE will cover a myriad of topics – and you have the opportunity to help set the agenda. GippsTAFE would like to introduce GardenWise®, a free service donated to the community by the Horticulture Department’s students. Under the guidance of James, Anthony, Sharon and Malcolm, the students will be available to answer any questions you may have about your garden.

The students are prepared to tackle all sorts of gardening matters, such as assisting with plant identiﬁcation, questions about where and how to grow and care for your favourite plants, and insect and weed problems. By sharing their knowledge, staﬀ and students hope to help local gardeners make more informed decisions, to improve your garden success and to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the natural beauty just outside their back door. We will also provide regular updates on new products and services being introduced to the world of gardening and horticulture. We hope that you all enjoy this feature and allow us to help you out with your gardening questions. Please email all garden questions of a vexing or intriguing nature to Cherry at the Latrobe Valley Voice on cherry.prior@ lvvoice.com.au.

Tip The garden in autumn REMEMBER to keep an eye out for the arrival of your bulbs that have started to pop up their leaves and ﬂowers, which are always a joy and bring great colour to the home garden. Happy gardening!

MY editor has given me a brief to write about shopping – what more could a girl (ahem) ask for? Although an onerous task I have promised to embrace it with great verve and gusto, and a pledge to thorough research. So this will be a column in which you might find news of brilliant bargains, off-beat gift ideas, “where to find” segments and snippets about the latest consumer trends, including fashion and accessories. No section of shopping will be overlooked - we’ll look as closely at retail and on-line shopping as we will at market stalls, op-shops and utility providers. And hopefully we’ll make you smile a little on the way. So let’s begin. The Tiara Saga For my 40th birthday I desperately wanted a tiara. I dropped enough hints but when the gift-wrapped goodies were brought forth on the special day, I was disappointed. Ever since, I have longed for that special piece of head-bling that would make my housework chores a happy event, in much the same way that one might wander naked through the garden or put on make-up to go to work. So last week, when I took my youngest daughter to the local accessories store for some hair-clips, and I found a tiara for $15, I couldn’t resist. I tried it on in the shop – the retail assistant half my age actually understood my glee – and I burst from the store ready to take on the world. And my grocery shopping. Cut to the checkout at Coles. I knew in my mind that I had enough cash on me for a small weekly shop. I asked the checkout chick to tell me when my purchases were approaching the $150 mark. Which she did. And then I checked my purse.

If I had not bought the tiara, I would have had the $150. Instead I had to apologise to my six-year-old as I put the crumpets, pistachios and bread back on the counter. “Sorry love, Mum doesn’t have enough money for those this week. We can get them next week.” I can report that the chick serving me did treat me with great grace and compassion, and the customers in the line behind me looked away oh so politely. Which I’m not sure that they would have if they’d known what was in my fancy ﬂoral shopping bag at the back of the trolley. Next week How solar power cut my electricity bill by $650 and buying a sports bra. Your tips Got a question or a suggestion? An amusing shopping story or tip? Contact Cherry on 5176 4443 or email to cherry.prior@lvvoice.com. au. Bribes welcome.

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▪ The U10 age group long distance: Tiarna, Cherilyn, Hannah, Damon, Sophie (front in the blue).

Tyers Primary School house athletics sports WEDNESDAY, March 9, was the perfect day for Tyers Primary School to hold their house athletics sports at Harold Preston Park in Traralgon. Children dressed in red, blue, yellow and green turned up ready for a fun and enjoyable day of athletics. House groups Boola Boola, Wirilda, Latrobe and Rintoul all assembled together before all children participated in the sprint and distance run. After a short recess children were split into age groups to rotate around events. The junior events included discus, kanga jump, long jump and the tennis ball throw. The senior events were discus, shot put, long jump and triple jump. Parents assisted staﬀ in running the events and also came along to cheer and encourage their children. While the overall scores were being tallied up the junior and senior relays were held. All children that competed in the sports received a competitor ribbon from house captains. Individual age group champions were also presented with a special ribbon for their super eﬀort. Finally the overall winner of the sports was announced, Wirilda being the champions. Rintoul came second, Latrobe third and Boola Boola fourth.

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THE Tuesday Teams Championship is kicking off this week, followed by the Victorian Simultaneous Pairs beginning Saturday, March 21. The Tuesday Teams Championship is played by both halves of the team playing the opposition then scoring up, and each win giving the team points. The Victorian Simultaneous Pairs event is running for three weeks beginning Monday, March 21, and the top 60 pairs earn an invitation to the state final on Saturday, May 7. New bridge players are welcome to join in on Thursday nights’ ‘supervised play’, which lets the less experienced pick the brains of the veterans to improve their play. The next heat in the Grand National Open Teams competition will be at Bairnsdale on Sunday, March 27, with the best teams playing in the regional final before the top two teams move on to national finals in Tweed Heads. An afternoon tea will be provided for participants in the next Nationwide Pairs event, held on Saturday, April 2 at 1pm. Congratulations go to Don Tylee and Robin Hecker who finished 16th in the previous event.

Results Saturday, March 5 Nationwide Pairs Helen McAdam and Moira Hecker Don Tylee and Robin Hecker Jeanne Anderson and Corrie van Lier Eula Beasley and Michael Zarb

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TWELVE teams from netball associations throughout eastern Victoria compete this Friday for a ﬁnals berth in the Region State League competition and – potentially - an

appearance at the allcountry regional titles. The competition, described as “intense” by Mid Gippsland Netball Association president and open coach Jenny Mills, has been running at Churchill for the past six weeks, and culminates in the ﬁnal round this Friday.

Games take place at 7.15pm and 8pm and have been attracting about 150 spectators a week since the competition began. Finals will be held on March 26 and April 1. Ms Mills said she had been impressed with the high standard of competition, which

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had attracted talent identiﬁcation oﬃcials from the peak netball association in the state, Netball Victoria. “It has been excellent, a very high standard, as high as you will get… outside Melbourne,” Ms Mills said. She said the competition had provided a great opportunity to showcase the region’s netballers and facilities – it is being held at the new stadium at Latrobe Leisure Churchill - and had provided umpire, coach and player mentoring. “It’s been a real learning and mentoring opportunity,” Ms Mills said. The two top teams in each section – open and 17&U – will go on to compete against representative teams from six other regions throughout country victoria. The winner of that competition will score a berth in the curtain raiser to a Vixens match later in the year.

▪ North Gippsland goal shooter Hayley James holds for a pass in the ﬁrst quarter of last Friday’s match against East Gippsland.

▪ East Gippsland goaler Sharna Halliday puts up a shot under pressure from North Gippsland goal defence Amy Harrison.

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▪ The Traralgon Police and Friends Day aims to bring the community closer together with local police.

▪ Danny Lyons barely misses a long putt.

POLICE swapped their batons for clubs last week; in order to raise money and spend some time with the community. This is the ninth year the event has run, with over 100 keen golfers ready to hit (and giggle) for charity. Sergeant Tim McCormick, the brains behind the event, said the charity golf day was a bit of fun for the community, with the beneﬁt of being able to support a local

▪ Proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Latrobe Special Development School in Traralgon.

▪ Paul McInnes lines up his putt at the Traralgon Police and Friends day.

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organization. “The event isn’t about raising money. I could easily go out and get a few large cheques, but this is more about breaking down a few barriers and involving the community. “Any money we get from the event we donate to a local organization. This year we’re hoping to buy 11 iPads for the Latrobe Special Development School,” he said.

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PLAYER clearances – confirmed and pending – demonstrate a huge recruitment drive in the off-season amongst Mid Gippsland Football League (MGFL) clubs. Within the MGFL there is little movement – only six players will move from one club to another, according to the MGFL website. And while 20 players will leave the MGFL, 59 will migrate to Mid Gippsland clubs from other leagues. Yinnar will bring 16 new players into the fold, although a good number of these are junior footballers. They will lose just two players – Adam Croft and Brendan Holt – to other leagues. Boolarra has also recruited well in the off-season, with 11 new players

Club Boolarra Hill End Mirboo North Morwell East Newborough Thorpdale Trafalgar Yallourn/Yallourn North Yarragon Yinnar Total:

– including assistant coach Matt Dyer - on its books. At this stage it has just two departures. MGFL secretary Rod Lucas said strong recruiting campaigns by several clubs would throw the competition wide open. Of last year’s top ﬁve, Yinnar, Yallourn/Yallourn North and Newborough had recruited well, he said. “The dark horse is probably going to be Yinnar…Boolarra is another one. They have recruited well,” he said. “But Traf to me would still be the number one and Morwell East will be up there.” All teams are well into their pre-season campaign, with the ﬁrst match just over two weeks away.

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Both sides have strong bowlers. Tom Long, Sam Price, Rob Phoenix and the veteran Matt Clarke will take care of the Moe attack while Latrobe has Brendan Evans, Jason Stevens, John Kus and Anthony Bloomfield. Play starts at 11am on Saturday and Sunday and a minimum of 100 overs need to be bowled each day. Other grand finals are: second grade Jeeralang Boolarra v Latrobe at Yallourn North Turf, third grade Moe v Jeeralang Boolarra at Maryvale 2 and Colts Mirboo North v Latrobe at Maryvale Turf. Second and third grade are a 12 noon start in a 50-over match and the Colts start at 12.30pm with 45 overs a side. Results: Yallourn Cup semi-final: Latrobe 201 d Morwell 160, Moe 138 and 1-30 d Mirboo North 100 and 140. Second Grade: Jeeralang Boolarra 58 d Moe 51, Latrobe 8/119 d Mirboo North 115. Third Grade: Moe 188 d Mirboo North 141, Jeeralang Boolarra 143 d Hazelwood North 139. Colts: Mirboo North 1/33 d Willow Grove 32, Latrobe v Hazelwood North (wash out).

▪ Ian Kennedy demonstrating a textbook shot.

Hutchinson roars

THIS past Sunday saw Brisbane Roar win their first A-League championship in a dramatic game, full of ups and downs. With the match running into penalties, the Central Coast Mariners looked set to become champions, leading 2-0 with only three minutes left in extra time. Morwell native John Hutchinson, after coming off the bench in the 60th minute, put in a strong performance but it wasn’t enough with the Mariners slipping away in the last minutes. The game ran to penalties when Brisbane scored two goals in the final minutes of extra time to level. Hutchinson was the first to take a penalty shot, putting it past keeper Michael Theoklitos, but it wasn’t enough for the Central Coast. Brisbane Roar finished the season going a record 28 games undefeated, the most for any Australian club.

▪ Nationals MPs Russell Northe and Darren Chester check out track with LVRC chairman Brian Quigley and local trainer Allan Douch.

Traralgon set to race three times a year LATROBE Valley residents are set for another day of excitement, with a new race day set to kick oﬀ in October this year. Following an election commitment from the state government, the Latrobe Valley Racing Club (LVRC) has been given a massive boost, with a third race day scheduled on Caulﬁeld Cup day, Saturday, October 15. Morwell MLA Russell Northe and the Member for Gippsland Darren Chester both congratulated the LVRC on their new race date.

“The LVRC is connected to one of the fastest growing communities in the state. This additional race day will give greater opportunity for the burgeoning community to attend and enjoy the races,” Mr Northe said. Mr Chester said that the credit must go to the countless volunteers who dedicated their time to keep the Traralgon Racing Club running. “Several years ago the club faced an uncertain future, but the community rallied together and this additional race meeting is

testament to what a determined community can achieve when it works together,” he said. Adding further congratulations, Minister for Racing Denis Napthine paid tribute to the LVRC for its ﬁerce lobbying to have the race day. “The racing industry is a major contributor to rural and regional Victoria’s economy. The industry must be supported so that it can grow and contribute to the wider community,” he said.

▪ Morwell’s own John Hutchinson.

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Both sides had a battle on their hands to make the grand final. The Lions warded off Mirboo North - Latrobe overcame Morwell.

▪ Latrobe’s Anthony Bloomﬁeld in action.

LATROBE will endeavour to end Moe’s ﬁve-year reign as Central Gippsland cricket’s premier side when they clash in the TRUenergy Yallourn Cup grand ﬁnal this weekend at the Morwell Recreation Reserve. The two clubs have dominated the competition for the past 13 years, with Moe winning seven premierships and Latrobe four. The Lions have won the

last five straight, which is an Association record. In the club championships Moe has won nine of the past 16 years and Latrobe seven. In this year’s rain-affected season, the Sharks finished on top of the ladder and Moe second, and they have one win apiece. Latrobe won the first meeting by 38 runs in the rain-affected two-day match.

Kaushik Aphale made 41 for the Sharks and Kris Wells took 5/6. For the Lions Rob Phoenix (30) and Andrew Philip (26) were the top scorers and Aaron Johnstone shone with the ball taking 5/27. In the return match in January, Moe made 6/179 with Rob Phoenix scoring 70 and Andrew Philip not out 43. Latrobe batted second and failed by just three runs with

Kaushik Aphale scoring his first century in Australia with a gallant 110. Matt Clarke (3/16) and Rob Phoenix (3/34) were Moe’s best bowlers. Both sides had a battle on their hands to make the grand final with the Lions staging a rear guard action to ward off Mirboo North and Latrobe had some anxious moments before accounting for Morwell. Rob Phoenix has led

the Lions to their past four premierships and last year did it with an exciting band of youngsters. This year Moe will be looking to Andrew Philip, Rob Phoenix, Tom Long, Aiden George, Dale Walshe and Joel Jacovou to make big scores while Latrobe will be pinning their hopes on Kaushik Aphale, Justin Vajler, Ian Kennedy and Anthony Bloomﬁeld.

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