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Doors closed: Cumberland Park Preschool received a deep clean yesterday morning after news of two primary close contacts to a positive COVID case in Melbourne. The close contacts yesterday afternoon returned a negative result to coronavirus and the preschool will reopen today. photograph tom gannon

SIGH OF RELIEF

By TOM GANNON

THE family at the centre of a COVID scare in the Latrobe Valley received a negative result to coronavirus yesterday afternoon.

Cumberland Park Preschool was closed and deep cleaned after Latrobe City Council revealed on Tuesday night that two people connected to the kindergarten were primary close contacts of a positive COVID case

at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

The Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) confirmed the negative test result and said the facility could now operate as normal.

A GRPHU spokesperson thanked the proactive actions taken by council and the close contacts involved.

“We would like to acknowledge the proactive response by Latrobe City Council and the PCCs, that have

followed public health actions to ensure this situation remains a very low risk to the community,” the spokesperson said.

A Latrobe City spokesperson said management had contacted families and staff linked to the preschool and confirmed classes would resume from today.

The Express understands the family were contacted by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Tuesday to notify them that they had

been exposed to a COVID-19 positive case at the hospital.

GRPHU said people who are displaying COVID-19 symptoms should still get tested and stay vigilant.

“We would like to encourage anyone experiencing even the mildest of symptoms to get tested,” the spokesperson said.

“Although restrictions have eased in regional Victoria, the community needs to remain vigilant.”

A 20-year old man from the Rawson area died in a fatal car crash near Tyers on Tuesday.

He was the sole occupant of a 2004 Hyundai Getz that collided with a tree on Tyers-Walhalla Road, 3km north of the Gregson Road intersection.

Division Five road policing advisor Senior Sergeant Jason Hullick described the circumstances leading to the incident.

“Just after 5.30pm the 2004 Hyundai Getz was travelling north on the Tyers-Walhalla Road on a straight stretch of road,” Snr Sgt Hullick said.

“For an unknown reason at this stage the driver has lost control of the vehicle and slid off to the left hand side of the road, impacting a large gum tree and causing significant crash damage to the cabin of the vehicle.”

Snr Sgt Hullick said the incident was witnessed by a couple of people who were following the vehicle and immediately rushed to the aid of the victim.

“They (the witnesses) just saw the car losing control as they were turning the bend and they managed to get the young man out of the car and up to the roadside, and despite the efforts of them and police officers doing CPR he unfortunately passed away at the scene,” he said.

“It is believed the witnesses were locals that were known to the victim.”

He said the investigation into the cause of the crash was ongoing.

“At the moment we cannot account for a reason as to why the vehicle left the road, it is a straight stretch of road and was in relatively good condition,” he said.

“There isn’t a lot of shoulder space on either side of the road and it is lined with heavy vegetation on both sides, so once you exit the carriageway itself you are in a bit of strife with not a lot of grace unfortunately.

“My main message is you really need to concentrate behind the wheel, with this young man there is no indication of speed or anything at this stage – it was just a young man driving a vehicle and clearly something has occurred.”

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Police will patrol the urban fringe

VICTORIA Police will be deploying 200 police officers to enforce Chief Health Officer directions on fringe areas between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Roving patrols will be in-force along these boarders instead of using fixed, ring of steel style checkpoints.

Victoria Police Commander Deb Robertson said this model has proven to work better than fixed checkpoints.

“This model has worked exceptionally well along the state border and gives us the flexibility

Demolition now delayed ENGIE has delayed demolishing Hazelwood Boiler House Two until early next week due to unfavourable weather conditions.

The third of the former power station boiler houses was scheduled to come down towards the end of this week, under a controlled explosive collapse undertaken by contractor Delta Group.

Boiler house two was originally supposed to be brought down in June but that was delayed due to extreme rain and flooding in the district.

An ENGIE spokesman said that the community, workforce and environmental safety had been key considerations in making the decision when to proceed.

“As stated with all of the demolition works that have taken place as part of the Hazelwood Rehabilitation Project, the works will only proceed when weather conditions are favourable,” he said.

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to patrol main arterials and backroads,” she said.

“It also means there aren’t significant traffic delays which people living in the border and travelling through Melbourne for work or school were caught up in when we had fixed checkpoints.”

Victoria Police are insisting this enforcement will allow them to patrol both metropolitan and regional areas.

“Our focus is to ensure people from Melbourne do not travel to regional Victoria unless they have an exemption to do so,” Ms Robertson said.

“We know it is usually only the people doing the

right thing who travel on the main roads – those trying to sneak out of Melbourne usually drive through the backroads.”

Police will be using automatic number–plate recognition (ANPR) technology to detect if someone is from Melbourne or regional Victoria which they say should help officers only intercept those attempting to leave Melbourne.

Ms Robertson also confirmed officers in regional communities will be keeping an eye out for people who find a way across the border.

“They are the eyes and ears of the town and if

they see what looks like an influx of tourists, you can expect to be asked why you are there and not at home,” she said.

Ms Robertson delivered a clear message to those who attempt to cross over in to regional Victoria.

“My message to anyone thinking about leaving Melbourne for regional Victoria is clear – don’t do it,” she said.

“Anyone caught deliberately ignoring Chief Health Officer directions will be fined. And like last time, it is a very costly fine if you are caught in regional Victoria without an exemption – $5452.”

Detectives encourage anonymous caller to get in contact with them again alleged assault which occurred in Traralgon on April 20 at approximately 7.30pm.

Pictured left is a computer generated sketch, described as a 90 per cent likeness to the male.

Investigators have also established that the male was in possession of a red-coloured mountain bike with straight handles at the time of the alleged assault.

Any person with information about the identity of the male can make an anonymous Crime Stoppers report on 1800 333 000 or contact Detective Senior Constable Evans at the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on (03) 5131 5031.

Police Beat with Zac Standish

DETECTIVES from the Sexual Crimes Squad are appealing for an anonymous caller who contacted police regarding the alleged sexual assault of a woman in Traralgon in May to call again.

Investigators say the woman was on Breed Street just before 2am on Thursday, May 27 when she was approached by three men in a small light-coloured vehicle.

She was then allegedly sexually assaulted.

The woman was later dropped off at the Sandbanks Reserve in Tyers and was assisted by passers-by to contact emergency services.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information about the incident or the men involved to come forward.

The first man is described as being aged in his 30s, of Caucasian appearance with short dark hair.

At the time he was wearing dark clothing.

The male driver of the vehicle is described as Caucasian in appearance with light brown hair tied up in a ‘man bun’.

The third man is described as Caucasian in appearance.

Following an appeal for information in July, detectives received a call from an individual with information who did not leave a name or contact details.

Investigators are now reaching out to that individual to contact police again.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crime stoppersvic.com.au.

Matthew Leary wanted on warrants

POLICE are currently searching for 46-year old Matthew Leary, who is wanted on warrants.

He is known to frequent the Morwell area.

Any information on the whereabouts of Mr Leary can be provided to the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit on 5131 5000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Help needed: Police are in need of assistance in locating this male in regards to an alleged assault incident in April. photograph supplied

Assistance needed for alleged assault investigation in Traralgon INVESTIGATORS from the Latrobe Crime Investigation Unit are seeking the identity of a male wanted for questioning in relation to an

Walker avoids jail

TRARALGON man Evan Walker was given a two-year community corrections order at Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on Friday, August 6.

The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to charges including possessing child pornography and child abuse material.

Magistrate Belinda Wallington said Mr Walker avoided a jail sentence due to his guilty plea and mental health issues.

RUSSELL NORTHE MLA Member for Morwell From 11:59pm on Monday 9 August 2021, restrictions in regional Victoria are easing: • There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home but staying COVIDSafe remains important.

• Residents of regional Victoria must not travel to Metropolitan Melb bourne other than for permitted reasons. These include:  for authorised work or permitted education  to visit an intimate partner  for care and compassionate reasons  to access COVID-19 vaccination provided it is to the closest fac cility where vaccination can be obtained, or  to access necessary good and services provided this is to the closest facility where these can be obtained.

• While in metropolitan Melbourne for the above reasons, residents of regional Victoria must comply with all directions that are in force.

• There are no restrictions on travelling to other parts of regional Vicctoria. If visiting an Alpine resort, it is strongly recommended that you have a COVID-19 test performed and receive a negative result within 72 hours of ente ering the resort.

• Face masks are mandatory indoors and outdoors. You do not need d to wear a mask in your own home, or if a lawful exception applies.

• If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild you should get testted for COVID-19.

Social gatherings • Private gatherings in the home are not permitted.

• You can see friends and family outdoors in a public place in a grou up of up to 10 people. A public place is an area accessible by members of the public like a park or the beach. It does not include your backyard or any outdoor areas at a private home.

Work and education • If you can work or study from home, you should continue to do so.. If you can’t work from home or another suitable premises, you can go to work.

• Offices can permit staff to attend on site for work, up to a capacity y of 25% or 10 people, whichever is greater.

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• Schools and early childcare are open.

Sport and recreation • Community sport is open for all ages for both training and competition, with density limit of 1 person per 4 square metres, but no more than 100 people in each indoor space at a fa acility. This includes contact and non-contact sport.

• The minimum number of people needed to conduct a sporting activity (players, coaches, referee es, officials and carers/parents) are permitted to attend, subject to the density limit of 1 person per 4 square metres.

• Spectators are not perm mitted for community sports.

• Indoor and outdoor phy ysical recreation is open, including gyms, with density limit of 1 person per 4 sqm, and no more than 100 people per indoor space and 300 people per outd door space.

• Staffed physical recreattional facilities are required, whenever open, to have a COVID Check-in Marsha al monitoring patrons checking-in using the Service Victoria app and to cond duct a residence check to ensure patrons are not metropolitan Melbourne residents.

• Where a venue is not sttaffed, instructions must be clearly displayed in a prominent location to dissplay how patrons and other visitors should record their details, and it is reco ommended that it states that admission is not permitted to residents off Metropolitan Melbourne.

• COVID check-in Marsha als are not required at unstaffed facilities.

• Equipment must be cle eaned between users. You must always wear a face mask, except during strenuous exercise, or if another lawful exception applies.

• Operational food and drink facilities within a sport or recreational facility must comply with the de ensity limit of 1 person per 4 square metres and the maximum of 100 people for the venue.

Community Facilities • Community facilities inccluding libraries can open with density limit of 1 person per 4 square mettres, with no more than 100 people per indoor space and 300 people per outd door space.

• All community facilitiess are required to have a COVID Check-in Marshal monitoring patrons checking-in using the Service Victoria app.

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Back to business across Valley

By ZAC STANDISH

BLUE skies and bright sunshine greeted the Latrobe Valley earlier this week as ‘lockdown 6.0’ came to a sudden end for regional Victoria and businesses were once again given the green light to open their doors on Tuesday morning.

In what is becoming a common occurrence for operators in the hospitality, retail and entertainment sectors, the news from Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday served as a major boost for business in the region as they once again attempt to rebound from another weekend of lost trade.

For owner of popular Morwell eatery Crossley Café Kelly Alcock, the recent announcement served as a major relief.

“It is super exciting for us and been wonderful to serve the people of Morwell in the sunshine, but again you do stress about when the next one is going to be,” Ms Alcock said. “(In lockdown) nobody is out and about so I have basically just been forced to close because with the lack of foot traffic it is just not worth being open – I remember sitting here for one day and had three customers so I am very thankful and excited to see regional Victoria back up and running again.”

Taking over the café in March after running the now closed Limnos Karvery Kafé in Traralgon for three years, Ms Alcock outlined the financial toll these lockdowns have had on the business.

“Before moving here we did have the café in Traralgon and unfortunately COVID got us and we closed last October, so had we known these lockdowns would be a continuous thing we would not have even looked at going into another café,” she said.

“After everything that happened last year I honestly thought the worst of it was over but unfortunately that just has not been the case – with nobody around the financial impact has just been huge on us.”

In the retail sector, Traralgon Centre Plaza’s QBD Books store manager Jodi Winter shared the sense of excitement and relief associated with once again re-opening.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be back open, a nice short and sharp one this time around with regional Victoria back up and running again, but now we just have to hope that the Melbournites do the right thing,” Ms Winter said.

A business supported heavily by casual workers, Ms Winter said the hardest part of these lockdowns is having to cancel her employee’s shifts.

“The major impact on us is that all of my casuals

City lockdown: Premier Daniel Andrews said the current restrictions in the capital will remain for at least seven days.

Melbourne’s lockdown extended A welcome return: QBD Books store manager Jodi Winter is relieved to once again be out of lockdown. photographs zac standish

Happy to be back: Crossley Cafe owner Kelly Alcock is happy to once again be behind the coffee machine. will lose their shifts, and obviously the loss of sales as well,” she said.

“Closing over the weekend is usually the busiest trade, where we like to have a lot of our staff on, being a store in a regional shopping centre our customers come in at the time most convenient to them – so losing that little period was frustrating.”

Opening the doors on Tuesday morning, she said the public response was overwhelming as people flocked to the Plaza in large numbers.

“It has been absolute bedlam (today), lunchtime was absolutely crazy, there were people everywhere – we also had our stock come in as well so we were playing catch up which is something we have gotten quite used to in these lockdowns,” she said.

“The vibe of the customers was a bit hit or miss with some very happy to be out and getting things back to normal, while we have also had the anxious ones who are worried that it will happen again.”

With life back to a relative normal for the time being, she said there is certainly a sense of anxiety that lockdown could be back.

“We are all anxious and really are just waiting for it – you don’t know when it is going to hit and the Delta Variant has shown us that it is not safe and we’ll need to do the right thing for it to go away,” she said.

As for Ms Alcock, she said lockdowns are something that business owners just cannot control.

“It is what it is, you cannot change it – there is no reason in carrying on so my thing it is what is and I can’t do anything about it, all I can do is make the most of it when we are open.”

Residents should have say in flood review

By MICHELLE SLATER

MEMBER for Morwell Russell Northe wants the state government to ensure local flood-affected residents can contribute to a review being held into emergency warnings and responses.

Mr Northe said he was unclear if locals would be able to have their say into a Bushfire Recovery Victoria Public Information and Warnings After Action Review looking into the June storms and floods.

He has also asked Acting Emergency Services Minister Danny Pearson to make sure the final report into this after action review be made publicly available.

Mr Northe said many locals were concerned after changes in local emergency warning measures had been replaced with a system that “failed to adequately warn people” of the June flood.

“It’s important for local residents to have a say to ensure that whatever the review finds, we will

have the best possible warning system into the future,” Mr Northe said.

“There are many long-term Traralgon residents who endured multiple floods at different times with different warning systems in place, they are best placed to know what worked and what didn’t.”

Traralgon couple Helen and Clive Whitby were flooded-in at their Booth Court home where they had lived for 40 years, but were told to evacuate hours after it was too late.

Daughter Peta Llewellyn supported the need for locals to provide feedback into any reviews being held into the emergency response.

“Mum and dad said this was the fastest the creek had risen in 40 years they had lived there, but there were no emergency services – nothing,” Ms Llewellyn said.

“Where was the help needed to trigger this response? You’d think with all the inquiries after Black Saturday, it feels like we learnt nothing

from that. Whoever dropped the ball on activating the emergency response needs to be held accountable, and the findings of this review need to be released to the public.”

Mr Pearson was responding to Mr Northe’s questions in state parliament last week, stating the after-action review would identify what worked well and what could be improved in relation to the public information and warnings before and during the event.

“It will involve a full evaluation of the core elements of the public information system and will look at issues like capacity, capability, information flow, technology and, more importantly, community impact,” Mr Pearson said.

“It is also looking at the community understanding of the risk of the severe weather and flooding emergency and the provision of timely, tailored and relevant information and warnings to the community.”

MELBOURNE’S lockdown will be extended by seven days.

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the restrictions, which came into place last Thursday night, will continue until at least 11.59pm, Thursday, August 19.

It comes as regional Victoria came out of lockdown on Monday night, but with some restrictions in place.

Victoria’s has 116 active locally acquired cases of COVID, nearly 300 exposure sites and more than 12,000 active primary close contacts around greater Melbourne, but Mr Andrews said the movement of people still needed to be limited so contact tracers could get ahead of the virus.

“With more than 100 active cases in our community and more than 12,000 primary close contacts, we cannot afford to open up and let this variant run free – we need to get in front of this, just like we have done before,” he said.

People will still only be able to leave home for five reasons: to get food and essential supplies, for exercise for up to two hours, for care or caregiving, permitted work or education if it can’t be done from home, or to get vaccinated at the nearest possible location.

Shopping and exercise must be done within five kilometres of home or the nearest location.

Face masks will remain mandatory indoors (not at home) unless an exception applies – this includes all workplaces and secondary schools.

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the Delta variant was more infectious and moving so quickly that the risk couldn’t be taken to open up too soon.

“This extension of the current restrictions will help us catch and contain it,” he said.

To reduce the risk of New South Wales residents with the virus entering Victoria, people in Victoria-NSW border bubbles will now be required to obtain a permit to cross the border from 6pm Friday.

‘Cross Border Community Area’ residents can cross the Victoria-NSW border for necessary goods and services, including medical care; care or other compassionate reasons; paid or voluntary work; education; receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, or organised community sport and exercise connected to or organised by a club or facility.

Residents can apply for permits from Thursday afternoon at the Service Victoria website, service.vic.gov.au and via the Service Victoria app.

For more information phone the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398, or visit coronavirus. vic.gov.au.

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More vaccinations available

By TOM GANNON

MORE Gippsland residents are now able to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available for those aged 18-39 while the Pfizer vaccine is available for young people aged 12-15 who are at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract COVID-19.

Gippsland Regional Public Health Unit (GRPHU) operations manager Annelies Titulaer said that while GRPHU’s Community Vaccination Hubs are not officially part of the Department of Health’s initial trial for these extended groups, appointments were now available because clinics had capacity to support the additional cohorts.

“The reason for extending the age cohort is to ensure we offer the broader population a level of protection,” she said.

“Vaccine supplies now ensure we can start vaccinating young people and starting with the most vulnerable is the priority.”

For someone aged 12-15 to be vaccinated they must receive parent consent and have a specified medical condition including but not limited to asthma, diabetes, obesity, cardiac and congenital anomalies, neuro developmental disorders, epilepsy, immune-compromised and trisomy 21.

AstraZeneca eligibility also includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and young people under the age of 12 in remote communities,

Vaccine vacancy: Gippsland Region Public Health Unit vaccination hubs are now taking appointments for younger people. file photograph as part of broader community outreach vaccination programs.

These young people will be given a two-dose schedule, with the normal minimum interval of six weeks between doses.

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As well as meeting the usual eligibility requirements as a person with an underlying medical condition or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, proof of age must also be provided to ensure the young person is at least 12 years old.

For example, a school ID card, birth certificate, passport, doctor’s letter with date of birth or other proof of age.

Vaccination bookings for this cohort should be made through the normal booking process (online at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-yourvaccine-appointment or by calling 1800 675 398).

They must attend a vaccination centre with a parent or guardian or other person with parental responsibility for the child who will give consent and accompany them during the vaccination process.

The consent process for those aged 18-39 years will be the same as is currently used for people under 60 who elect to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Appointments are required and should be made through the normal booking process (online at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccineappointment or by calling 1800 675 398), under a new category (People aged 18-39 and not eligible for vaccination under other categories).

Appointments must be made for each vaccine and no walk-ins will be accepted.

YEAR 12 students will be able to secure a place at Federation University Australia before they sit their exams or receive an ATAR score as part of a new early offers program the university is launching as part of its virtual Open Day event this weekend.

The early offers program is being launched to help take the pressure off secondary school students who are already struggling with finishing their studies and making decisions about their future during a global pandemic.

As the number one university in Victoria for undergraduate student support and number one university in Australia for students who are the first in their family to study at university, according to Good Universities Guide 2022 results released last week, Federation is launching a range of support measures to encourage both Year 12 and mature age students to study next year.

The range of scholarships include support for high performing students and those relocating to regional Victoria, as well as women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and students studying in growth industries. Those doing it tough will also be supported to continue their studies through the university’s FedSuccess grant.

“We know that a lot of Year 12 students are finding it really tough this year. They’ve done their entire two years of VCE in a global pandemic,” Federation University vicechancellor and president Professor Duncan Bentley said.

“We want them, and anyone thinking about a career change or further study, to know that we understand how difficult it has been and we are here to support them to achieve their dreams.”

“Our virtual Open Day is an opportunity to showcase the breadth of programs on offer at Federation, from teaching, nursing and allied health programs, to business and innovation.”

Another option for Gippsland students is the new Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) degree to help tackle the shortage of allied health professionals in the region.

Prospective students can find out more at the virtual Open Day on Sunday, August 14, between 10am and 4pm.

The Open Day will give prospective university and TAFE students the chance to attend live information sessions about the study area they are interested in and learn about more than 300 courses Federation provides across its campuses.

Visitors can chat with experts in virtual dropin booths, and current students and graduates will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions.

On-campus open day events will be held as coronavirus restrictions ease.

To register for Federation’s virtual open day, visit www.federation.edu.au/openday

Stylish donation draws a special ovation

By LIAM DURKIN

AN op shop in Traralgon is proving just how much opposites can attract.

While millinery in an op shop might look out of place in a store where most items fetch for a couple of bucks, the additions have proven a big hit.

Currently on display in the front window of the Traralgon RSPCA is a stunning array of headwear created by Traralgon designer Eleanor Marguerite, who has donated her pieces all for a worthy cause.

A self-described ‘hair embellisher’, Ms Marguerite said she was happy to know the money sold from her pieces would be going to help animals in need.

“I just wanted to give to the RSPCA because I’m passionate about animals and the care and the wellbeing of them,” she said.

“I think people can experience the magic and the mystery of it all and purchase one at an affordable price and donate to a cause which is the most important thing.”

Traralgon RSPCA store leader Jacqui Hallam said feedback from the initiative had been overwhelming.

“The response has been amazing, it has brought exposure, we’ve had people come in that have never been in here before,” she said.

“Eleanor has been amazing advertising for our shop … it has just been phenomenal.

“It is certainly a point of difference. The pieces sell up to $800 and now people are getting them for under $100.

“A lot of people can’t afford beautiful pieces like this but now it gives them an opportunity and they will wear it to a wedding, the races or to church.

“Every cent of it goes towards the RSPCA - to the animals and animal welfare, rehabilitation and surgery.”

Some of the items of headwear on display include pieces featuring bright floral arrangements and feathers to other very extravagant creations - one that even has a model aeroplane attached.

With the start of the Spring Carnival not far

Grand display: A selection of exquisite millinery created by Eleanor Marguerite (left) has been donated to the Traralgon RSPCA. Welcoming the donation is Traralgon store team leader Jacquie Hallam. (Please note: face masks were removed for the purpose of photo). photograph liam durkin away, fashionista’s are sure to be sporting a number of head pieces such as those currently for sale at the Traralgon RSPCA. While some peoples fashion sense can raise a few eyebrows, Ms Marguerite believed millinery enabled individuals to have some fun and bring out their creative side.

“You’d be amazed what people wear at the races … they wear some pretty out there pieces,” she said.

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“I notice very much that anything is fashion, there is no set agenda. I think that whatever you want to be you can create in yourself. We are governed by what we so call ‘in-fashion’ but I think it is really all self-expression … just how you feel like defining yourself.”

Those interested in checking out the display of headwear can visit the Traralgon RSPCA shop at 103 Argyle Street.

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LATROBE Regional Hospital said goodbye to a long-standing staff member earlier this month, who many in the Valley might have met before but would likely find it difficult to remember this encounter.

During Angela Scully’s time working in the Valley as a midwife and later Nurse Unit manager at LRH, she delivered thousands of babies and played an instrumental role in supporting new mums.

Having been involved in the delivery of thousands of babies in the region, Ms Scully said she often comes across these babies when they are older and has even delivered multiple generations within the same family.

“I’ve had times where the grandmothers will come and say you were here when my child was born and now you’re here for my grandchild, so that’s a nice thing,” she said.

“Often I’ll be down the street and I’ll have people come up to me and tell me I was there when this child who’s standing next to them at six foot tall was born 21 years ago which makes me laugh.”

These run-ins are even popping up at work with Ms Scully now having staff she delivered as children come back years later to develop their midwifery skills at LRH. Ms Scully has worked in Traralgon hospitals for the past three decades, originally as a midwife at the old Traralgon Hospital and then moved to LRH in 1998 where she saw herself promoted to Nurse Unit Manager in 2010.

Making the move to the Valley from metropolitan Melbourne, Ms Scully and her partner were only meant to stay for 18 months, but decided to instead establish their family in Traralgon and join a community they have grown to love.

“We probably could’ve moved on but because he and I both loved our jobs we stayed,” she said.

“There’s a lovely community spirit in the Valley which I think is really important and is something that you don’t see as much in metro (areas), we’ve

been through some terrible fires here and we’ve had some disasters, but the community always pulls together and it’s great to be part of that.”

Ms Scully said despite missing her team at LRH, she felt it was the right time to retire and is excited to let the next generation of midwives continue to see the hospital grow.

“I’m feeling sad, I’ll miss the team, I’ll miss the mothers, I’ll miss the work, but I feel that it’s time to move on and I’m looking forward to retirement,” she said.

“I’ve always loved my job and I love looking after women and families, but I’m now at the stage where the next generation are having babies so I feel like the time has come for me to move along and retire and I’ve loved every minute of my work so I feel it’s a good time to let someone young and new take over.”

Reflecting on her time at LRH, Ms Scully said she values the hospital’s partnership with Federation University and has loved being able to guide new midwives through the early stages of their career.

“The job isn’t something you would do for money, it’s something you would do because you love it and I think that there’s nothing better than working with a team and seeing staff develop over the years, one of the think I love to see is a lot of staff we trained here have gone from being students and now they’ve blossomed as midwives,” she said.

“We are lucky we’ve got a good partnership with Federation University so a lot of the midwives here have come through that system and are doing their training at LRH, I think that’s a great thing because we develop our own midwives and I think that’s really important because people who train locally tend to stay local.”

Ms Scully said she was looking forward to taking it easy in retirement and seeing more of the world once international flights resume.

“My husband retired two years ago so I’m going to join him, travel, catch up with family and enjoy retirement,” she said.

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THIS year’s General Achievement Test (GAT) for Year 12 students will be rescheduled to keep Victorian students, teachers and broader school communities safe from coronavirus.

With ongoing community transmission still occurring in metropolitan Melbourne, the Department of Health’s public health team has recommended the GAT be rescheduled, reducing the risk of a further outbreak with large cohorts of students taking the test together.

As Victorians work to run the current outbreak of the Delta variant to ground, a new date will be determined in the coming days to give schools and students certainty that the rescheduled test will be safe to go ahead.

“Victorian students have done an amazing job adapting to another year of disruptions – but we can’t risk another outbreak in a school, so we’re rescheduling the GAT to keep every school community across Victoria safe,” Education Minister James Merlino said.

“Whether it’s special consideration for every student in Year 12, or extra mental health and tutoring support in schools, we want any student

who is struggling to know that we’re here to support them all the way.

On the rescheduled date, students who are in quarantine as positive coronavirus cases or Primary Close Contacts, as well as schools deemed exposure sites, will receive an exemption.

This will not disadvantage students’ results and will be taken into account with the Consideration of Educational Disadvantage process.

In a normal year, individual students are assessed for special consideration on a case-bycase basis – but the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will again use the CED process to finalise VCE results for each and every student completing one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3-4 sequence in 2021.

Consistent with the approach in 2020, the process considers a range of data alongside exam results to calculate final VCE results.

The process will also include assessments of the individual impact of coronavirus on each student including school closures, direct impacts on student’s health, ongoing issues with remote learning and mental health challenges.

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Get on with it and fix intersection WHAT’S this?

Another two years down the track to fix this dangerous Bank St railway crossing?

This state government has got to be joking.

Does it need a serious accident to hurry up this project (already two years behind schedule)?

Thanks to Russell Northe for his calls to have this project done now, not two years down the track as the state government have told us motorists.

N.F Nanos, Traralgon

The Express welcomes letters to the editor. All letters must carry the writer’s name, address and telephone number for verification purposes.

Preference will be given to shorter letters emailed to news@lvexpress.com.au or post it to Latrobe Valley Express, 21 George Street, Morwell 3840.

The editor reserves the right to edit all letters either for length or legal reasons, or omit letters.

The views of the letter writers don’t necessarily reflect the views of the paper.

Good luck Cayte

A STORY that seems to have been missed is the resignation of Latrobe Regional Hospital’s mental health director Cayte Hoppner.

Back in 2013, after an incident at the hospital in Flynn Ward, Cayte handed me her card, and told me I could ring her whenever I wanted to.

I spoke to Cayte on Wednesday, August 4 to get some information only to be told her last day at LRH would be Friday, August 6.

Cayte always held true to her word on that day eight years ago, and I know I speak for everyone at LRH who has worked under her, or has dealt with her, that she will be missed, and her successor will have big shoes to fill.

Good luck in your new venture.

Garry Mitchell, Yallourn North

Wind farm ideal for region

I’VE been a resident of Boolarra for 30 plus years and blessed by country views. I’ve also lived through the ravaged landscapes of the 2009 bushfires, felt the acrid smoke from the Hazelwood mine in my eyes and witnessed the recent devastation caused by the impacts of unusual cyclonic winds The Latrobe Valley is where I’ve shopped and worked and first hand I see how residents have lived for 70 years with the pollution, noise and health risks from Hazelwood Power Station and the impacts of the mine fire.

When you consider that Yallourn was first built in 1921, that’s a lot of generational health impacts in the valley and many now have a shorter life expectancy due to respiratory conditions connected to coal mining.

So when I hear people in the green hills of Boolarra and Yinnar complaining about the loss of amenity that the Delburn Wind Farm will bring I ask them to consider this: survival is not just about lifestyle value and perceptions of views.

Survival is now about the challenge to maintain the basic health of ourselves and our environment: clean air, clean soil, clean water and our ability to avert disastrous events.

These are the main challenges facing our region and the world, and here in the Latrobe Valley, we are uniquely placed to help fight against climate change and to re-invent the industrial historical base by a transition to clean renewable energy.

Wind = Clean Air The Delburn Wind Farm will produce EMISSIONS FREE energy into the grid for the 25-30 years of 200 MW generating capacity. The project will repay the energy used to create it, in the first 12 months and it will save energy by utilising existing infrastructure. Also turbines and blades are now proven to be 100 per cent recyclable at the end of their life.

Wind= Clean water The Delburn Wind Farm does not use water and will not need water for remediation.

The current power stations water usage is a whopping 100 GL per year. In the context of global warming water is at a premium and the Delburn Wind Farm a bonus.

Wind = Clean Soil The Delburn Wind Farm will not pollute the soil or cause a gaping hole that has to be remediated at great cost, it will not impact on grazing land or high conservation forest.

Only limited areas of native vegetation are in the site and offsets will effectively protect local flora and fauna.

Wind = Clean Health The Delburn Wind Farm will help clean up the air pollution in the Latrobe Valley where people have born the brunt of coal.

Although it maybe scary to visualise turbines dominating the ridge line (though to some they are beautiful) it’s also scary to whip up fear around health impacts from these turbines for which there is no evidence.

We do know that coal particulate does have a real impact on health and the sooner we move away from it, the healthier we are likely to be.

You can express your support for this project by writing a submission to development. approvals@delwp.vic.gov.au Catheryn Thompson, Boolarra

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Last week’s letter was wide of the mark

I READ with surprise the letter (Opinion, The Express, 5/8/21) which claimed that vaccines are “completely and utterly” ineffective against the Delta variant of COVID-19!

I immediately did some research and found that that there is no evidence to support this contention.

Quite the reverse. I understand that the antivaccine lobby will seize on any pretext to support their stance, but I expected that as a responsible publication The Express would show some restraint about printing such misinformation.

The legal challenges in the USA to medical misinformation being permitted by social media platforms should serve as a wake-up call to all media to act responsibly.

Michael Haynes, Traralgon

Renewable transition on the agenda

MOST nations agreed at the Paris Climate Meeting to the goal of keeping global heating to less than 2 degrees Celsius and preferably 1.5 degrees.

It was generally understood that 2 degrees of warming would still be disastrous for civilisation as we know it. The science at the time said that to have a two in three chance of keeping below 2 degrees the world needed to reduce greenhouse gas pollution to net zero by 2050.

Since then many countries and companies and civil organisations have endorsed the net zero by 2050 target.

Unfortunately the science now tells us that waiting until 2050 is too late.

It tells us that the rate of change is increasing and that the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere will keep heating us for many decades even if we could stop all emissions now.

The net zero target must be 2030 if we are to have any chance of avoiding climate catastrophe.

Even if we achieve that we are likely to experience at least 1.5 degrees of warming, probably before 2030 and will still experience much more extreme weather, significant disruption of food production, rising sea levels, significant movement of climate refugees, water scarcity and social disruption for decades.

For the Latrobe Valley this means that we must accept that we cannot continue to live and work as we have.

Kerry Schott of the Energy Security Board says that without government support “Coal companies are going broke and they are likely to retire before their technical lives end,” This is not about government rules, it is about commercial reality.

Globally, wind and solar generation and storage generate electricity that is cheaper than continuing to run existing coal-fired power stations.

Already we can see the start of the replacement of coal fired electricity in the Delburn Wind Farm, the Star of the south offshore wind farm, Fraser’s Road, Perry’s Bridge, Tramway Road and Gippsland Renewable Energy Park

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solar farm proposals and the AGL Loy Yang grid-scale battery. We need to embrace and facilitate developments like these.

It means that change is inevitable. The Latrobe Valley without coal will be different to what it is now or was in the past. It will have different economics, employment profiles, industries and culture.

And these changes, like climate change, will happen much more quickly than most people expect or are ready for.

So we need to engage with the transition that is upon us.

Start looking beyond coal and planning for a different future, as individuals, families, communities, city councils and businesses.

There will be different solutions, some we have not thought of yet, for each of these stakeholders and groups.

Only by participating in designing and shaping our future can we ensure that it best suits us. Holding on to what is or was is not a good strategy in a rapidly changing environment.

Trevor Hoare, Mirboo

Stop feeding the fear

I REFER, of course, to the recent letter “Demolishing the credibiliy of vaccine passports,” (Opinion, The Express, 5/8/21) with the baseless claim that the “Delta variant is completely and utterly vaccine resistant”.

This claim is presented without proof, without evidence and without any supporting information and is typical of the hysterical anti-vaxxers.

A simple Google search for effect of vaccines on the Delta strain shows a large number of references from mainstream and reputable sources that the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines are approximately 80-90 per cent effective against the Delta strain.

However, this is slightly less effective, by only a couple of percentage points, than against the older strains. This still makes these COVID vaccines 50 per cent more effective than the flu vaccine.

It is important to note that these figures are after receiving BOTH doses. After a single dose, the effectiveness is reduced to around 30 per cent. No vaccine is 100 per cent effective.

If you are one of the unlucky ones to catch COVID whilst vaccinated (a so-called breakthrough case) then research indicates your symptoms will most likely be mild or nonexistent and your risk of hospitalisation and/or death is very close to zero.

Apart from this, consider the real world results.

If vaccines were ineffective against Delta, why are we not seeing large numbers of vaccinated cases in hospital with COVID, or dying from COVID given that the Delta strain accounts for around 80 per cent of new cases?

The truth is that the reverse is true, unvaccinated patients make up the huge bulk of hospitalisations (95 per cent plus) and deaths.

In other words, the vaccines work.

I fail to see the point of letter writer Mr. Lis’ outlandish claim other than to stoke the fear of vaccines, increase vaccine hesitancy and promote an anti-vax agenda.

To borrow from his article, the elephant in the room is not that the Delta strain is vaccine resistant, it is that vaccine hesitancy will reduce the uptake of vaccines, prolong the rollout and increase the likelihood of an actual vaccineresistant strain developing.

The longer the virus is circulating, the greater the chance.

I also respectfully request that The Express reconsider its editorial policies.

Whilst The Express did not author the article, by publishing and circulating this article they are, in fact, supporting and promoting the disinformation.

If YouTube can suspend Sky News over its virus disinformation practices, including the promotion of Ivermectin as a COVID treatment (also proudly trumpeted by Mr Lis several weeks ago) and Facebook can suspend or ban numerous people, including politicians, over the same issues, then The Express should consider the same.

It should not be up to an individual such as myself to fact-check letters.

Steve Mitchell, Traralgon

We can’t keep living like this in regional Victoria

THE latest lockdown has weighed heavier than the others.

In less than 24 hours, the Premier went from trumpeting “zero” cases on his social media to declaring a statewide, seven-day lockdown.

We can’t keep living like this.

I’ve heard from many small business owners at the end of their tether because their business – and the local jobs they provide – just won’t survive another lockdown.

I’ve heard from parents worried about their child’s failing mental health as they struggle to process the constant yo-yo in and out of the classroom and isolation from their friends, extended family and community sporting clubs.

This is why statewide lockdowns should be a last resort – not a first response.

Public health experts say the Andrews Labor Government could be doing more to add an extra layer of protection against the spread of the virus.

This includes the rollout of Rapid Antigen Testing, particularly to high-risk workplaces, like factories or distribution centres, and in places of essential work, like our schools.

It will encourage people to get tested earlier, even before they’re symptomatic, and mean we can safely take a proportionate response to outbreaks.

These tests are fast, effective and they’re available now.

Daniel Andrews claims he always relies on the public health advice.

So why is he refusing to rollout rapid testing?

Victorians deserve to know the truth behind government decisions, not endless delays and cover-ups.

Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals

Show your support for wind farm

Why wouldn’t you want a cleaner, greener way of harnessing energy we all use?

Why are some people opposing this wonderful opportunity for us to transition to Wind Power, a clean energy that will also bring jobs to the Valley?

The Latrobe Valley is known for its Power production, so let’s embrace this sustainable, practical and environmentally responsible concept and show your support for the Delburn Wind Farm.

Garryelle Rose, Boolarra

Online comments BRANCH BLOW Karen Wirken: What a joke. As if we need more vacant office space. There is plenty of that in Morwell. Shows how much they care for the members. Not everybody goes to Traralgon on a frequent basis.

Felicity Bannister: I bank with these guys and I have just received an email to say there will be no job losses. We dig what these guys stand for and happily bank with them. I couldn’t tell you the last time I went into a branch, same as using an ATM. It was always going to happen.

Liz Henshaw: Bank Australia has no feeling for its history, the town or the people who support it from its origins as the SEC Credit Union and Latrobe Country Credit.

Lenny Murdoch: I started banking there when it was the old SEC Credit Union. Fortunately for me, the Fitzroy branch is around the corner from where I now work. However, I see this as another kick in the guts for Morwell.

Bayley Bransgrove: Only other two banks for them are Traralgon and Moe. The only reason I stuck with them was because they were open late enough for me to get there after work, but sadly that’s not possible anymore.

Gary White: I’m sure Dan will fix it. All those jobs he promised after agreeing to the closure of Hazelwood will be here any day now.

William Hornstra: Yes, it’s a shame for those who rely on in-person banking (however you can still do things like deposits and withdrawals at the post office). But do we need three bank branches all within 15 minutes of each other, particularly when most people transact online.

Dale Foster: They have been banging on about saving rainforests, but can’t save their own branches.

Cat Jankovic: Has Morwell got any banks at all now? Seems they have all gone.

Sof Christensen: Bank closures seem to be more about forcing electronic transactions whilst disregarding those who would rather use cash and the ageing population who live in the town.

Sharlene Draper: How do you encourage new businesses to operate in town by closing banks. Cash is still legal tender and is used by many. Pity those who don’t use electronic banking.

Kylie Stockdale: What a joke. Just opened an account here because they had a physical branch. Guess that was short-lived.

Tina Hunt: Wonder how many of our elderly have moved from bank to bank as they closed in Morwell. So will there be any bank left in the town now?

Jake Williams: Was inevitable, branches are pretty dead these days. Wasn’t feasible. Majority of people are using online banking apps and so forth. It’s the future.

Gavin Veldwyk: Morwell. A town with a great future behind it.

David Burt: The days of the SEC Credit Union are but a distant memory.

Colin Sherman: It’s the future of banking. Most people now have no need to step inside a bank.

Leanne Simpson: Terrible. Makes it hard on the elderly that still rely on going to the bank each week. Not everyone has the internet.

Paul Buckley: Morwell branch was the first of the SEC Credit Union sites. Even though I have been living in Wodonga for 22 years, I continue to bank with them and have done so since 1986.

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Karen Nilsson: Not happy Jan.

THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

Eleanor Robinson: Very disappointing.

Sara Kennedy: What a great photo! What an amazing opportunity, all her hard work has paid off. Go Teagan, we will be cheering you on. Such a beautiful family, even if you have grown up all too quickly from once looking after these gorgeous girls to now! Go Matildas.

MAJOR MILESTONE FOR GIPPSLAND VACCINATIONS Gloria Harbridge: Of those in Gippsland who have had the vaccine, either one, how many deaths or major adverse effects have there been? What ages? Which underlying health or medical issue. We have both had our first AZ with no ill-effects, as have many others. I feel the naysayers and conspiracy theorists get more media coverage than the positive stories.

Sue Eaton: Go Matildas, Teagan is doing a fantastic job.

Anne Dixon: Good luck, good luck, good luck from the Philippines.

LOCKDOWN ENDS FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA

Diane Bosma-Lindgren: Good luck.

Terri Holman: Now to stop them coming to our towns.

Brett Godden: Champion.

Peter John: Should never had happened in regional Victoria.

Ellen Tavita: All the best.

Shayne Engelmayer: Good and so it should.

CENTRE NEEDS ATTENTION

Damien Rose: Bit too late. A few more businesses already shut the doors for good when regional didn’t need to be locked down.

Guss Lambden: Well done Russell Northe. This is well overdue. Once a great facility hosting teams from all over the country. Will be nice to see Mr DiFabrizio’s stadium looking great again. Seeing Morwell in a positive article is a nice change in recent times.

Heather Vella: Is there anyone stopping Melbourne people travelling to us? Just like Phillip Island they think it’s OK to nick off from Melbourne and come down here.

GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL DYNASTIES Mark Smith: None of these dynasties have lasted as long as a good grudge.

ANOTHER HAZELWOOD BOILER HOUSE TO BE DEMOLISHED NEXT WEEK Bayley Bransgrove: Doesn’t seem essential?

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Latrobe Blue Light Disco

BLUE Light Disco is an Australian icon as well as an inherent part of youth culture developing positive Police-Youth relationships.

Every child loves being able to express their personalities freely through form and music. Across all cultures and backgrounds, art, music and community have come together to unite differences.

These events are a chance for young people and Police to interact in a relaxed, fun and safely supervised environment.

Often, a child needs a small window of opportunity to form positive opinions of our Police, hence making better life choices in the future.

There are plenty of young people whose families recognise the benefits of the programme, but cannot afford the $7 per child to attend the event.

Sadly, they are the ones that will benefit the most from the programme’s ongoing benefits.

The Police and fully trained volunteers contribute many hours to help run these events.

The Morwell Bowling Club’s donation of $3,000 will enable children to attend the Latrobe Blue Light Disco events.

It goes beyond the fun, interaction and music.

It is about giving a child or a group of disadvantaged children the chance to have a great time!

COVID restrictions have again impacted on the walks program, thankfully only for several weeks.

Activities able to proceed included a extended weekend of kayaking in beautiful Mallacoota and walks at Wilson’s Prom and Phillip Island.

Closer to home members enjoyed outings to Walhalla and Wirilda Track and Pipeline.

The club’s AGM was held in July.

Robyn Shingles has accepted the role of president, with Jim Rowley assisting as vice-president.

Club Meetings are held in the Trafalgar Scout Hall on the second Wednesday of the month (unless restrictions apply), commencing at 7.30pm.

Visitors are welcome.

Further information is available on the website at sbwc.org.au, on our Facebook page or by contacting Jo at publicity@sbwc.org.au

Rosedale Country Market

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On September 6 we will be hosting a sausage sizzle at 1pm followed by the AGM. All food supplied. All members welcome. Doors open at 11am.

For more information, contact Geoff Wales (president) on 0478 040 880.

Morwell Art Group HELLO everyone. We are back yet again.

We are still looking for artists and crafters for our group.

We hope to have the annual Father’s Day Art Show on September 4-5 (COVID permitting).

We are a social group and have not long ago invited crafters to come and participate in our group and art show.

We meet on Mondays at the Healing Centre (opposite the Rose Garden) from 10am to 2pm.

Come and enjoy the company and friendship.

Tea and coffee and cookies $4.

All welcome.

For more phone Ruby on 0431 540 069.

ON August 16 we will be hosting a social day, bring your own lunch.

With delicious homemade delights, everyone enjoyed themselves with lots of catching up with friends, while raising $923 for Oesophagus Cancer, our current Fundraising Project.

Unfortunately representatives from Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) were unable to attend due to CCV COVID restrictions, where we were going to present a cheque for $5000 being raised for Melanoma Cancer Research.

A big thank you to all those who supported us by their attendance and donations.

We are always looking for new members, so if you would like to join us to aim for a cancer free world, then please contact Beryl on 5127 4028 or Linda on 0427 671 780.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, August 23 from 1.30pm at the Moe RSL. For more information: Volunteer Group contact - Beryl: 5127 4028 or Linda: 0427 671 780 Cancer Council Supporters Hot Line 1300 65 65 85 Cancer Council Help Line: 13 11 20 Quit Line: 13 78 48 Visit wwwcancervic.org.au or our Facebook page.

New scouts at Newborough

Strzelecki Bushwalking Club

ROSEDALE Country Market is held on the second Sunday of the month at the Old School, Prince Street Reserve.

The next market is slated for Sunday, September 12.

Gates open at 6am for stallholders.

For inquiries phone 5199 2818 or 0427 522 787.

Buskers welcome and bookings are now being taken for new stallholders.

Rosedale Fire Brigade will be selling the Captain Koala toy for $19.95 at the barbecue area.

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Check it out: The TAFE to Masters exhibition at ARCYinnar. photograph supplied

TAFE to Masters exhibition at ARCYinnar THE ARCYinnar has a fabulous exhibition of work by local resident Linda Ellery entitled TAFE to Masters.

It is an overview of work spanning years, and touches on many issues such as divorce, mental health, the environment and visually interprets works by Australian writers, including Eve Langley, a Gippsland writer from the 20th century.

The exhibition is on now and runs through until Sunday, August 22.

For more information, contact ARCYinnar on 5163 1310.

Moe and District Cancer Council High Tea BETWEEN Lockdowns, the members of the local Cancer Council Volunteer Group were able to hold their High Tea with COVID restricted numbers of 56.

THE Cub Scouts unit at 1st Newborough are now four members bigger, investing William, Ty, Liam and Adam at a ceremony between lockdowns five and six at Torres St, Newborough Scout Hall.

The ceremony included reaffirming the Scout promise, making a commitment to live by the scout laws and issuing the badges and green and gold scarfs of the 1st Newborough scout group.

Cub Scouts is an age group of scouting for youth aged 7 to 11 years and meets on a Tuesday evening in Newborough.

The new members tried Scouting for three weeks before deciding to join, and this was follow by a process of learning about scouting, its traditions like the left hand shake and the meaning behind the Scout law and promise they would make in the investiture ceremony.

Storm and flood recovery efforts continue

STORM and flood recovery efforts continue around the Neerim, Noojee, Tanjil Bren and Walhalla areas in the wake of June’s severe weather events.

Bushfire Recovery Victoria (BRV) is coordinating clean-up efforts, with Baw Baw Shire Council, Regional Roads Victoria (RRV), the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) all involved in repairs on the ground.

A total of 627km of roads have been impacted in Baw Baw Shire, with an estimated damage and clean-up bill of $3 million to council-maintained

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roads, and even more costly damage to roads maintained by RRV and other authorities.

Between them, Council’s Infrastructure Maintenance team and roads contractors have contributed more than 2000 hours of labour in storm response across the Shire so far.

Works will continue for as long as it takes to clear hazards, make areas safe and get roads back open. The extent of the damage, particularly around Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road, Walhalla Road and Stringers Creek, means that repairs and restora-

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City’s Meals on Wheels program and the role it plays in our community.

Meals on Wheels began operations in Morwell on February 2, 1966.

Meals were supplied by the Traralgon Hospital and delivered by Red Cross workers.

How has the process changed in 55 years?

Come along and find out.

Even if this not a service you are using, come along to our rooms, meet our friendly members, and learn what Meals on Wheels is all about.

Have you ever wondered how Meals

Donation: Darrell White (Morwell Bowling Club vice-chairman), John Osborne (MBC secretary), Sergeant D. Eldridge, Jeff Sawyer (MBC chairman), Sergeant A. Cranwell, Trevor Curtis (MBC life member), Shirley Kolcze (MBC board member) Marika Gacs (board member) with the cheque of $3000 for the Latrobe Blue Light Disco. photograph supplied tion works are likely to be lengthy processes.

Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road has been impacted by 13 serious landslips and the road is currently closed from Willow Grove Road to the South Face Road intersection. Only residents and essential services currently have access. It is expected it will remain closed for at least six months as repairs are completed.

In Walhalla, work is progressing on the landslip near the town. RRV is working with Council, WGCMA and DELWP to develop a plan to repair Walhalla Road and Stringers Creek.

In addition to road and infrastructure assessment and repair efforts, council has also been providing wellbeing support to affected residents, conducting welfare phone checks and organising for Red Cross to door knock and engage with people directly to provide psychological first aid.

Council has also maintained the regular presence of a Recovery Officer in affected areas (subject to COVID19 restrictions) to understand what the community needs in terms of recovery.

An online community meeting for the Walhalla area has been scheduled for tonight from 5.00pm to 6.15pm.

Morwell Historical Society

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THE Morwell Historical Society welcomes members and the general public to their open days on the first and third Wednesdays and last Sunday of the month 11am-2pm (FebNov) or by appointment.

Our next general meeting (providing our gathering complies with any COVID restrictions that are in place) will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 2pm followed by our guest speaker at 3pm.

Our guest speaker at this meeting will be Kerryn Jones from Latrobe City, who will talk to us about Latrobe

on Wheels gets to the door of our community members?

Your family may not need this service but there maybe someone in your friends group who could and you could learn all the information to relay to them.

Hope to see you there. If you have any questions please ring Shirley on 0409 436 019.

Father’s Day Car Show postponed THE scheduled Father’s Day Car Show at Old Gippstown has been postponed due to the current COVID rules in place.

Organisers are looking at a date later in the year, although it is yet to be confirmed.

Latrobe Valley RC Car Club THE first meeting of the Latrobe Valley RC Car Club will be held at the Glengarry BMX Track, 39 Main St, Glengarry, on Sunday, August 15 from 9am.

This is a very important meeting as it will be for the election of office bearers, the official formation of the club.

Bring your cars along as we will be having some fun time trials with prizes to be won.

Of course this is all subject to COVID Rules at the time. If it rains we will have a place to meet.

Further details contact Dallas on 0448 354 586 or check out our Facebook Page, Latrobe Valley RC Car Club.

Moe CWA’s new home MOE CWA has found a new home at 57 Lloyd Street (the EastCoast Housing building opposite the railway station).

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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

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15 Tanners Rd, Sat. and Sun., 9am start. Half price off everything - excluding wool.

In person:

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

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LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES

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

FORTHCOMING SALES

Friday 13th August, Koonwarra Store sale.

Saturday 14th August, Clearing sale, A/c D.P. & J.S. Newman, 4020 Old Sale Rd, Westbury (property sold). Outside entries invited. Please Note: Sale will proceed providing lockdown restrictions are lifted Thursday 19th August, Pakenham Store sale.

Friday 20th August, Lardner Park Bi Monthly Dairy sale Saturday 4th September, Clearing sale, A/c Mrs D D'Alia, 385 Switchback Road, Hazelwood (property sold.) Outside entries invited Saturday 18th September, Clearing sale, A/c G.J. & L.J. Blake, 31 Jagoe Road, Ripplebrook (property sold). Outside entries invited

ELECTRIC head and foot, adjustable king-single bed $500 o.n.o.

Sharp convection m/wave $60 o.n.o. 2 dining chairs with arms $100 o.n.o. Chelsea lift chair IMG LF299, as new $1500. Pegasus Metro mobility scooter, as new $4200, incl. canopy, Most Newsagents act as shopping bag and manual. 0412 673 335.

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

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For Sale

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Dry, split mixed hardwood.

Delivery all areas. Phone 0439 206 925.

Landscaping Mulch

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

Phone 0412 613 443 or 1800 468 733.

RECLINER

Power assisted, light brown leather, older style, $120. Ph 0458 829 187.

HALF PRICE

For Sale Adverts Place a 6 line “For Sale’’ section classified ad with the goods to the TOTAL VALUE OF $200 or LESS and you receive the ad for HALF PRICE!

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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When you want a quality job at an affordable price, big or small, give Henry a call. Garages, driveways, footpaths and crossovers.

Phone 0409 236 210.

ELECTRICIAN

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

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

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12 month guarantee on repairs.

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

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MALE, 73y.o. looking for a nice lady for friendship, companionship and outings.

I love all types of music, the cinema, sports, motorcycle GP and V8s. I'm Collingwood tragic. Reply to: Merv, Reply No. 3270, LV Express, 21 George St, Morwell 3840.

DID YOU KNOW?

The most likely person to buy your vehicle, caravan, motorcycle or boat is a local person!

So it makes sense to advertise in your local paper.

We have a great package at a great price for you!

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

CONTACT 131 546 For a no-obligation free Info Kit

0404 058 499 or 5134 5108

For all your fencing and rural services ● Skid steer ● Excavator ● Slashing ● Reach mowing ● Spraying. Ph 0427 502 086.

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Expression of Interest Board Director

Gippsland Primary Health Network is looking for new Board directors; people who will be as committed to meeting the health needs of our diverse region as all those who come under the PHN banner.

The investment in our work has never been more important so we need people who are communityfocused and not afraid to bring new ideas to the table.

Our vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland.

Every day, we work hard to achieve this. The health needs of our regional community, especially vulnerable people and those at risk of the poorest health outcomes, depend on it.

We are unashamedly outcomes-focused. We are a tight-knit organisation which constantly pushes above its weight, made possible through our resolve to work as a team. It takes innovative and creative people to ensure we provide the right services at the right time; services that make a difference. You will help us identify new opportunities, coordinate and support health services and commission new services.

Our board directors are also responsible for ensuring governance and oversight of Gippsland PHN’s legal and financial accountability and statutory requirements, as well as compliance with funding deed requirements.

We need diversity of knowledge, expertise and experience. This may be in some of the following areas: Strong governance skills/experience Financial IT systems and/or data management Primary Health Care Legal Community commitments in Gippsland We are seeking one elected Director and two appointed Directors to join us in November 2021. If you believe you are up for the challenge to help us achieve our vision, you are encouraged to apply.

How to apply Review online information and complete documents available at www.gphn.org.au/ For more information, please contact Steve Morgan (Company Secretary) by email at company.secretary@gphn.org.au or ph 0417 937 982.

Applications close: 5pm Monday, 23 August 2021

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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.

TAXI DRIVER

Painting/Maintenance

No Fuss Painting & Maintenance for all your painting and maintenance. Call for a free quote 0468 999 232.

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

Phone Free quotes. Qualified tradesman. 0408 086 776.

TAX/BAS Agent

Situations Vacant

Traralgon area, plenty of shifts for the right person.

Training provided. Phone 0428 743 956.

All aspects of plastering Gippsland Guitar School, work, from patch ups to all ages, 8-80, beginners new homes. Call Jake for a to advanced, banjo and free quote 0448 304 823. ukulele lessons also available. 0439 111 610.

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Phone 0401 408 143.

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With a readership of over 76,000 you’re guaranteed a wide audience!

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE IN THE EXPRESS CLASSIFIEDS

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REAL ESTATE, STOCK & STATION AGENTS

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Newsagents:

Newborough, 5/35 Monash Rd. Saturday. 8am-2pm.

Everything must go, kitchenware, clothes, shoes, clocks, books, giftware, lots of bargains!

No early callers.

NEWBOROUGH, 6 Eastleigh Court. Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 4pm. Tools and many other items, Too many to list.

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MORWELL, 335 Princes Drive, Sat. and Sun. 9am-3pm. Metal cutting drop saw, turbo vacuum cleaner, router table with bits, 6" bench grinder, dart board, gas camping stove, 2.5 diameter shade umbrella, and lots more, everything negotiable.

MONSTER SALE Moving House Sale Traralgon, 5 Liddiard Rd,

ASHS filly foaled, 1-1-18, Saturday, 8am till 2pm.

Heritage R o m a n o Too much to mention. bloodline, half sister 264 Campdraft pts, breed or break, $3500. 5167 1167 Livestock leave a message.

PLEASE NOTE: Confirm your email if you have For Sale not received a confirmation email from us, emails ARE NOT DRY FIREWOOD ALWAYS RELIABLE and M i x e d s p e c i e s o f we don’t always receive hardwood and split red gum, ready to burn. Ph them.

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Furniture, vintage crockery, clothing, books, outdoor setting, s/bed/mattress, kitchen items, cane chairs, electric heater, jug 153 Mary St. Sat. 8am-1pm. clothing, and bowl set, paintings Bric-a-brac, bedding, pictures, country and decanter. cottage accessories etc.

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Kelmar Services P/L are currently looking for an experienced B/Double Log Truck Driver based in the Colac area. You will have to comply with OHS & environmental standards. Must have relevant tickets, FOLs preferred, good communication and organisational skills, be self-motivated, and be able to work with minimum supervision.

Above award wages.

All enquires will be strictly confidential.

Please forward resume to: k.vencha @hotmail.com or phone Mark on 0428 404 121 for more information

Qualified DIESEL MECHANIC

Diesel Mechanic required, based in Colac, on-site and workshop, servicing and maintenance on trucking fleet and heavy forestry machinery.

In the Otway's region.

Must have relevant tickets, good communication and organisational skills, self-motivated, able to work in a team environment.

Remuneration based on qualifications; Excellent working conditions await the successful applicants.

All enquires will be strictly confidential.

Please forward resume to: k.vencha @hotmail.com or phone Mark on 0428 404 121 for more information

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Project Manager Snowy Rail Bridge Restoration

Background The Save the Snowy Rail Bridge Committee Inc have received funding to proceed with restoration works on the Snowy Rail Bridge at Orbost. The 770 metre long structure requires repairs to the sub structure and replacement of the decking to provide a safe walking/cycling experience.

The Save the Snowy Rail Bridge Committee are seeking to engage a part time Project Manager to manage the restoration project over a period of 18-24 months Duties include Development of a scope of works for the contract to be advertised for the restoration works and development of tender documents Develop a project plan in consultation with the preferred contractor Manage the relationship between the contractor and stakeholders Supervise contract works Track budget progress and report to stakeholders Working hours required during the project will vary. Initial work will relate to development of the scope of works and contract documents. Once the subcontractor is engaged the time spent will include onsite supervision, reporting on contract progress, budget control etc.

The applicant should indicate an all inclusive hourly rate for the work which is an expected time commitment over 18-24 months of 1200-1500 hours.

Further details A position description and details required for the expression of interest are available at: https://www.savethesnowyrailbridge.org/ project-manager or by mailing the Secretary at PO Box 558, Orbost or contact with Garry Squires 0417 588 210.

Applications close 29 August 2021.

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BAR MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

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CONCRETOR & LABOURER

Ryan Wilk Concreting is looking for an experienced concretor and a labourer to join their team.

These two positions will be both full time with a 6-month probationary period.

Applicants must have: ● Experience is desirable but not essential, on the job training will be provided ● Have a current white card and driver's licence ● Must be reliable and a team player, who isn't afraid of hard work ● Be willing to start ASAP For further information please contact Ryan on 0400 023 859.

Please submit resume no later than 30 August, 2021 to: rwconcreting@outlook.com or alternatively via post to: Ryan Wilk Concreting, P.O. Box 299, Glengarry Vic. 3854.

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For approximately 30 - 40 hours per fortnight (weekend work required) Applicants should have a customer service focus, be flexible, self-motivated and have experience in supervising and training other staff.

RSA/Food certificates are a must.

Responsibilities include: ● Supervision and training of staff ● Set staff roster on a weekly basis ● Order beverages and food from suppliers on a weekly basis ● Register operation ● Represent Traralgon Golf Club and provide all Members and their guests with exceptional customer service ● Reporting directly to the House Director Applications close 20/8/2021.

Please forward your application to the Director of House at: accounts@traralgongolfclub.com.au

Fulham Correctional Centre delivers comprehensive quality clinical services to prisoners and we are seeking clinicians to join our multidisciplinary team.

The team includes clinicians from a range of disciplines who have complementary core competencies in assessment and treatment of a range of behaviours and mental health conditions.

Clinicians are psychologists either fully or provisionally registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; social workers with registration with the Australian Association of Social Work; occupational therapists registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, or counsellors with Level 3 or 4 registration with the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

To be successful in these roles you will have: A desire to make a difference to the lives of people who may experience disadvantage, have challenging behaviours and complex needs Experience working collaboratively with others in a complex environment Ability to embrace change and continuous improvement Good communication and effective interpersonal skills Empathy and cultural awareness Resilience What we offer: A safe working environment Flexibility An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment Continuous skills and professional development opportunities Career progression Relocation support services may be available depending on circumstances Competitive salaries Our work is fast paced and as a Clinician you could conduct assessments including functional behaviour assessments, structured clinical interviews, risk assessments and psychometric testing; develop forensic case management and treatment plans; provide individual cognitive-behavioural interventions and facilitate group interventions targeting criminogenic needs.

Who we are Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privatelymanaged correctional services in NSW and Victoria.

To find out more about the role, please contact Sonia Rowe, Senior Clinician at Fulham Correctional Centre who this role reports to on (03) 5149 5538 or via email srowe@geogroup.com.au.

How to apply To apply, visit us via our careers website: https://geogroup.com.au/vacancies/ Applications for these roles close on Sunday, 22 August 2021.

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Your main responsibilities will include: ● General office administration support including, but not limited to, filing, scanning, archiving, project work and other ad-hoc duties. ● General reception functions - switchboard enquiries, meeting and greeting people, incoming and outgoing mail, processing invoices, managing room bookings, schedule appointments, meetings and tele/video conferences. ● Data entry.

To be successful in this position you must meet the requirements outlined below: ● High level communication skills both in written form and verbal with confidence to speak to a broad cross-section of internal and external stakeholders. ● Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint. ● A proactive and flexible approach to all tasks to meet the changing demands of the role and the ability to contribute to a team - oriented environment. ● Ability to work autonomously and show initiative.

If you wish to apply for this role please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining your ability to meet the above criteria to: nellie.bottrell@melbasupport.com.au Applications close Thursday 19 August, at 10am 2021

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Weekend work required Applicants should have a strong customer service focus, be flexible and self-motivated.

RSA/Food certificates are a must.

Responsibilities include: ● Represent Traralgon Golf Club and provide all Members and their guests with exceptional customer service ● Attend the bar, serve food and beverages ● Register operation ● Regular cleaning of the clubrooms, bar and beverage service area ● Taking direction from Bar supervisor and management Applications close 20/8/2021.

Please forward your application to the Director of House at: accounts@traralgongolfclub.com.au

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Francis Plumbing are seeking a Qualified Plumber and Sub Contractor Plumber, 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Plumber, or a Mature Aged Apprentice to come and join our expanding crew.

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Location: Maryvale Mill

The Company Opal Australian Paper is one of Australia’s best known and most iconic heavy process manufacturing organisations. Fully owned by Japanese global giant Nippon Paper, which is one of the top 10 paper manufacturers in the world today.

At Opal Australian Paper, Maryvale Mill we value diversity in our workforce to support an inclusive workplace culture. As an equal opportunity employer we are dedicated to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you would like to work for a company that is passionate about its future and values its people then we encourage you to apply for these roles.

With a well-earned reputation as an employer of choice, Opal Australian Paper employs over 900 staff at its state of the art Maryvale paper mill. Using highly sophisticated equipment and the latest in cutting-edge technology, Opal Australian Paper delivers a premium product that is recognised as world class.

The Position Opportunities now exist for temporary production workers for an initial period of three months. Successful applicants may be required to work day work for up to two years before progressing to shift work.

To be considered for these positions applicants must: ● Have a demonstrated commitment to OH&S ● Have a positive attitude ● Be flexible and capable of working as part of a team ● Have previous experience or willingness to work shift work ● Have a reliable employment history ● Be medically fit to perform manual duties within a production environment.

As part of the selection process candidates will be required to take part in a range of testing including verbal and numerical reasoning and mechanical comprehension.

How to apply: You must submit a resume and cover letter clearly outlining: - Past employment history - Qualifications, tickets and licences held - At least two referees including their position title, company and contact number.

Please email the above to hr.admin@australianpaper.com.au Applications close: Friday, 20th August 2021.

2022 Teaching opportunities

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed teachers to deliver effective teaching and learning programs in the following roles, commencing Term 1, 2022:

Art and Visual Communication Design Teacher

This is an amazing opportunity to join us in an ongoing full-time position in our brand new Visual Art and Technology Centre. Experience in teaching Visual Arts at VCE level is essential.

Geography Teacher

This is an ongoing full-time position teaching across Years 7 to 12. Experience in teaching Geography at VCE level is essential.

If you are appropriately experienced and are passionate, curious, excited and invigorated by learning and possess a positive outlook, exceptional interpersonal skills and have a demonstrated ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships, we encourage you to apply.

For more detail on the requirements, duties and responsibilities of these roles, visit the employment page of the Gippsland Grammar website at http://careers.gippslandgs.vic.edu.au Applications for both positions close 5pm Friday 20 August 2021

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If you are looking for an employer that lives its values of Kindness, Quality, Optimism and Respect, making each person feel supported and with opportunities to grow, then Noah’s Ark is it! Our purpose is to build better futures for our children, whilst providing quality care and high standards of practice.

What do Noah’s Ark offer?

Your role at Noah’s Ark is providing as a Key Worker mobile therapy services at the children’s home, education / care setting and within the community. We work from a strengths-based supporting children and families in their environment to achieve their goals.

As a Key Worker, we offer: ● Realistic client loads with a focus on high standards of practice within the community ● The ability to build strong relationships with children and families to help them achieve their goals ● Flexibility in how you manage your client load (ie. Face to face and/or Telehealth) ● The chance to work with a team of like minded people, in a team that support you ● Training to support practice centred clinical supports with your clients ● Guided induction program ● Regular supervision, mentoring and coaching ● Professional development training (including bi-annual industry seminars) and access to coaching This role is a permanent full-time position with flexible working arrangements provided (part-time considered).

What are the benefits of working at Noah’s Ark? At Noah’s Ark, we pride ourselves on giving staff the foundations to fulfil their purpose and develop themselves for ongoing success. This includes: ● Competitive salary and conditions (additional 17.5% leave loading) ● 10 weeks paid parental leave ● Flexible hours and working arrangements ● Generous salary packaging options ● Above Mileage reimbursement ● Robust Wellness program (bespoke EAP Service and weekly yoga) ● Social Networking and virtual conferences with international key speakers If you are driven and motivated to learn new skills and share a passion for what we do, we would love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Team Leader Stephanie Collins on 0409 854 627. To request a copy of the position description, or to express your interest, please visit www.noahsarkinc.org.au/work-with-us/ or email careers@noahsarkinc.org.au Successful applicants will require a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check

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We are a privately-owned Transport Company based in Traralgon who are looking for Owner Drivers to join our team.

We are looking for suitable (age/appearance) Transit vans and 12-14 pallet tautliners with full size tailgates.

The successful contractors would already be set up as a registered company with appropriate insurances for yourself and your vehicle.

You will need: ● Flexibility in your work hours when required ● Good communication and presentation skills If you are interested, please contact us on 0419 569 433

Teacher Non-Emergency Patient Transport

0.8FTE Part time ongoing (30.4 hrs per week) Morwell Campus Job Reference No. 2122 TAFE Gippsland is located in the idyllic regional setting of Gippsland in eastern Victoria, with campuses from Warragul to Lakes Entrance. We are a Child Safe organisation.

We are looking for a Non-Emergency Patient Transport Teacher to join our Health Team. You will be responsible for delivering the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport to learners.

This course reflects the role of workers such as non-emergency patient transport officers who provide non-emergency transport and care for patients. To be successful in this role you will have the relevant knowledge, experience and ability to train learners in providing appropriate patient assessments and following procedures for safe removal of patients for transport.

To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website at www.tafegippsland.edu.au.

For specific enquiries relating to this position contact Michelle Mason-Woods, Head of Department - Health on 0427 837 109. For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact HR on (03) 5152 0727.

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Your job will be to help design what TAFE Gippsland offers the community and encourage more people in the Koorie community to come to TAFE Gippsland.

You will also support Koorie people who study with us in making sure they feel safe and supported.

How to apply Online: www.tafegippsland.edu.au/about/careers Job reference No 2154 Got any questions about this job and how to apply?

Call Bonnie for a chat on 0438 802 125 Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday, 18 August 2021.

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ADAMS, William Francis John.

4/8/1931 - 7/8/2021.

Friend and respected member of the Moe Historical Society serving as treasurer for many years. Will be sadly missed.

Rest in peace DEAVES, George Henry.

My first boyfriend, the love of my life. I miss you so much. I will love you forever and ever.

Your heartbroken wife, Jane XXX. DOWNIE, Thelma.

Passed away on Tuesday, 10 August 2021.

Loved and loving wife of John (dec.). Mother of Janet, Robyn, Graham and Gregory. Grandmother of Matthew, Amy, Luke, Evan, Connor, Mira and Geremy. Great grandmother of Mia, Benjamin and Eloise.

Resting peacefully with John Funeral details in later edition.

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LUCAS, Gwen.

So many happy memories will always keep you near.

Sleep peacefully now my dearest lifelong friend. SHANAHAN, Tom. The President and Gwen Lancefield.

Members of the Rotary Club of Morwell regret the passing of our Past LUCAS, Gwen.

From day one your door President and Paul Harris was always open and you Fellow Tom Shanahan. were there to back me in We offer our sincere my time of need, for this condolences to Cindy and family.

I will be forever grateful.

R.I.P. now selfless Gwennie Love Wayne XO. SHAW, Barbara Anne.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Latrobe Regional LUCAS, Gwen.

Joe's Mum, thanks for the Hospital on Sunday, 8 fun and very hospitable August 2021 Aged 66 years weekends at your home in Yinnar. Love from Bernie Loving wife to Colin. mother and and the Nagambie Army Loved mother-in-law to Daz and boys.

Rach, Matt and Loz, Steve and Bec. Adored Nanny to Milla, Rhys, MACKAY, Robert Marz, Archie, Ollie and Herman.

Bossie.

Rest In Peace Pop Forever in our hearts. You Reunited with Nan. Love Debra, Luke, Jess, will be sadly missed and Shannon, Parker and fondly thought of.

Go Saints Shaun XXX. For Funeral information please visit: www.latrobevalley MACKAY, Bob. funerals.com.au You were such a beautiful man, we will miss you.

Our thoughts to Paul, Dean, Terri and families. MOE-MORWELL-TRARALGON Droogy and Bek. TRARALGON 5174 2258

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GAUCI, Joseph (Joe).

9/10/1966 - 9/8/2021.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon.

Aged 54 years Dearly loved partner and soulmate of Zed. Loving father of Shana, Jai and Nathan.

Adored Nannu of Jackson and Lincoln.

Loving son of Jerry and Tessie (both dec.).

Loved brother of Grace, Stella, Carmen, John and Gerald.

A laugh, a smile, a joke or two, That's the way we'll remember you.

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ADAMS William Francis John (Bill).

Passed away 7/8/2021.

Aged 90 years The Trust Members and their families of Moe Memorial Park Cemetery deeply regret the passing of their esteemed member for over 24 years.

Our sincere condolences to Bill's family and the Anglican Church.

A true gentleman that will be missed by all

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LUCAS, Gwen.

Passed away Thursday, 5 August 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Much loved wife of Tom (dec.). Loved and loving wife of Keith. Devoted and much loved mother of Margaret and Wayne, Joe, Kerry and Paul, Liz and Duane, Trevor and Nicola, and Ross. Gran to Leah and Benny, Jason and Lisa, Jamie and Candice, Kimberley, Bowen, Noah, Mackenzie, Daniel, Michael and Sara, Stephanie, Mitchell, Ben, and Jack. Great gran to Cooper, Lola, Jack, Mackenzie, Savannah, Isaac and Flynn.

Forever in our hearts LUCAS, Gwen.

Resting now with my Dad (her brother).

Love Joanne Conway.

Rest peacefully Hilary.

LUCAS (Doherty, nee Conway), Gwen.

Loved daughter of Hilda and Joe Conway (both dec.) and Jack Bond (dec.). Loved sister of Ron and Bev, Ellen and Errol, Alan and Dulcie (both dec.) and Hilary, Margo and Keith (dec.), Helen ADAMS, William Francis and Vin (both dec.), John (Bill).

Marge and Kevin (dec.), 4/8/1931 - 7/8/2021.

Pat and Ron (both dec.), Loved and greatly Eunice and Bob (dec.), respected friend of Beryl and Phil (dec.). and Kel Brien, Karen and Faye and Kevin, Des and Daryl Ridley and family.

Val (dec.), Alan and Dianne, Margie and Peter (dec.), A true gentleman Johnny and Marilyn (both Forever in our hearts dec.).

At Peace ADAMS, William (Bill).

The President and members of the Probus Club of Moe deeply regret the passing of Foundation Member Bill Adams and offer our sincere sympathy to all who knew him.

MILLER, Margaret Rose.

16/5/1944 - 1/8/2021.

Died peacefully at Koorooman House. Loving mother of Jason (dec.), Rhonda and Russell, Mother-in-law to Greg and Nardia Loving nana of David and Sarah.

God saw that you were weary.

The road too steep to climb, So he gently closed your tired eyes.

And whisper "Peace is thine".

Always in our hearts We love you mum.

SHAW (Hadden), Barb.

Passed away Sunday, 8 August 2021. Much loved and very much missed sister, sister-in-law and aunty of Brenda and Alan Kanavan, Stuart, Katie, Lachlan, Daulton, Charlie and RubyRose Kanavan.

Treasured memories are ours to keep Fly high Barb

DEAVES. A Gathering to celebrate the life of George Henry Deaves will take place at the Rose Chapel, Gippsland Memorial Park, Scrubby Lane, Traralgon on MONDAY (16 August 2021) commencing at 11am.

Please note, due to current restrictions, limited numbers apply, therefore the Funeral Service will be livestreamed. Link as below: https://youtu.be/ Bk3rGRgopy8 or call 0405 669 532.

KELLY, Clyde.

Passed away 15/8/1987.

KELLY, Lillian.

Passed away 23/2/1962.

Remembering with love Nellie, John and family.

ROSATO, Maria.

14/8/1997.

ROSATO, Giuseppe.

14/8/2012.

Mum and Dad, Another year, memories never fade.

Forever in my heart Your loving daughter Angela and Cesare.

Birthday Memoriam LUCAS. Due to the COVID19 restrictions, the Funeral Service of Mrs Gwen Lucas is by invitation only.

The Service will be livestreamed on MONDAY (16 August 2021) commencing at 11am.

To view the livestream, visit: latrobevalley funerals.com.au go to Funeral Notices, click on Gwen's notice and follow the prompts.

In Memoriam

SHANAHAN, Tom. The Committee of Management, Staff and Volunteers of Gippsland Rotary Centenary House offer their deepest condolences to Cindy and the Shanahan family on the passing of Tom. Tom was a valued and long-serving volunteer and our thoughts are with Cindy and their family at this time.

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CRANWELL, Max. HARRIS (Cranwell), Leanne.

11/8/2009.

Husband, father and pa; wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunty - loving and missing you every day. Memories of you both are very precious.

Phyllis, Chris, Tim, Donna, Melissa, Amanda, Maddison, Thomas, Cooper, Jordyn, Bella, Abbi, Hudson and Charlie.

Love you both heaps

SHAW, Barb.

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Local baseball makes return

BASEBALL LVBA

By RENAE STEER

THE ending of lockdown 6.0 in regional Victoria means baseball will go ahead this weekend for seniors and juniors.

Players, parents and clubs are excited to be playing across the league. Churchill Braves will be hosting the junior games on Saturday including t-ball starting from 1.30pm with the under 13s following afterwards.

The league ladder is still anyone’s game for top spot in A Grade.

The top two teams - Moe/Newborough and Traralgon will play each other to secure the coveted position when they meet in Traralgon on Sunday.

Other games that will also be happening are Churchill playing Sale in A, B and C Grade, with Morwell playing against Traralgon in B and C Grade.

Sunday also sees the remaining junior grades for the round. The under 16s will play in the morning starting from 9am.

Melbourne shines at World Cup BASKETBALL

TRARALGON export Jade Melbourne impressed as Australia defeated Italy 58-42 at the Under-19 Women’s World Cup in Hungary.

Melbourne had nine points and three rebounds, while fellow Gippsland talent Dallas Loughridge (10 points, two rebounds) also shone.

It was an important win for the Gems, who now move onto the round of 16 where they will play Argentina.

Australia finished second in Group A with two wins and one loss from three matches.

Melbourne scored a game-high 19 points as the Aussies opened the campaign with a 99-28 demolition of Egypt.

But the United States proved a tough obstacle second-up as the Gems slumped to a 99-59 loss.

Melbourne again top-scored for the Gems with 11 points, the only Australian player to reach double-figures.

The World Cup features 16 nations, including Russia, France, Spain, Brazil, Czech Republic and Japan.

SCOREBOARD GOLF MOE

Vet’s stableford,Tuesday,August 3.

Winners: J Harber (15) 18, H Stanlake (25) 13.

NTP: 4th H Stanlake, 8th P Rodaughan, E Beath.

Winning team: T Colvin, J Harber, E Beath.

Women’s monthly medal/stroke,Wednesday, August 4.

Div 1: J Robertson (13) 75. DTL: L Stewart 85.

NTP: 4th L Stewart. Count putts: A J Robertson 31.

Nine hole comp: A Griggs (54) 12. Target hole (4th) L Stewart.

Stableford,Thursday,August 5.

A grade: W Yeomans (10) 37. B grade: J Langstaff (16) 38. NTP: 4th A Gauci, 8th C Dunstan, 14th W Yeomans. Birdies: 4th A Gauci, 8th L White, 14th W Yeomans. DTL: P Stanlake, P Stephens 36; B Harland, W Hiriaki 35.

TRAFALGAR WOMEN

Stroke monthly medal,August 4.

Medal winner: B Wallace (20) 73 nett. Runner-up: K Ludlow (22) 77 nett. Scratch: J Tickell (8) 87. DTL: B Keily, A Bayley 78 nett. NTP: 5th B Wallace, 15th B Wallace. Putting: J Tickell 29 on c/b.

TRAFALGAR SENIORS

Stableford,Tuesday August 3.

Winner: D Baker 27. Runner-up: S Gould 21. DTL: G Doolan, G Fallon 20; N Mether 19; B Keily 18.

NTP: G Doolan. Bradman’s: M Pugliese.

Stroke monthly medal,Thursday August 5.

Women’s winner: C Deppeler 36 on c/b.

Runner-up: B Keily 36. Scratch: J Tickell 42. DTL: S Roberts 57, O Balfour 39 on c/b. NTP: J Tickell.

Bradman’s: K Ludlow. Men’s winner: D Balfour 27.

Runner-up: V Hill 31. Scratch: P Cooke 45. DTL: G Thomas 33; G Doolan, D Scambler, N Mether 34; J Carvill 35. NTP: G Harris. Bradman’s: J Robinson.

Junior footy ground’s woes FOOTBALL

By ZAC STANDISH

THE Churchill Football-Netball Club says facilities at their Gaskin Park junior oval have deteriorated to the point where the facility is now unfit to host football games.

Unable to use the facility at all in season 2021, the ground’s sub-par drainage, uneven turf and developing sink holes has meant Churchill’s home junior fixtures have had to be moved to either the club’s neighbouring senior ground or other venues in the Traralgon & District Junior Football League (TDJFL).

Churchill Football Netball Club junior president Shannon Towers described the logistical problems they are currently facing.

“The logistics have been a major headache for us, take training for instance on a Tuesday and Thursday we had all of our teams, junior and senior, training over on the other ground because it is getting so bad now that nobody can train on it,” Mr Towers said.

“Having to navigate staying away from the thirds and senior teams while also trying to get a solid training for our kids, it has been quite difficult for them to get a decent run.

“It has also impacted what we can earn from a canteen standpoint, because (when our games are on the senior oval) our junior canteen is out of sight – for our sponsors as well we have a lot of signs around the junior oval of local businesses helping us out, so the flow on effect there is quite large to try and keep them content that they are being seen.”

Mr Towers outlined the feedback he has received from parents and volunteers regarding the state of the Gaskin Park facility.

“The feedback we receive from volunteers who go out onto the ground is first and foremost you can’t train on that, let alone play,” he said.

“We do get a lot of negative feedback about the state of the ground and the flow on effect from that is how long do you put up with it before looking to go and play somewhere else – we have only just got this club back to a full set of teams with over 100 kids and it has been rebuilt to where it should be, with the only factor that lets us down being the state of the junior ground.”

The situation has also had a negative effect on the Churchill senior football club, higher traffic on the Gaskin Park main ground resulting

Something needs to be done: Churchill Football Netball Club senior president Mick Johnson and junior president Shannon Towers say the club’s junior oval has been “unplayable” for over two years. inset: An example of the state of the grass on the Gaskin Park junior oval in Churchill. photographs zac standish in significant wear and tear on the North Gippsland League venue according to president Mick Johnson.

“Five seasons ago the juniors wouldn’t have ever trained on the senior oval, but we now have as many sides as we can over there on a Tuesday and Thursday night to give everyone a chance to play footy,” Mr Johnson said.

“As a result of that the main oval cops a fair flogging because there is too much foot traffic on it which brings about that wear and tear.”

As the club battles to get much needed maintenance work to bring the ground back up to standard, he described his correspondence with council.

“It is a fully maintained oval and Churchill pays its rates like any other club in Latrobe City and we don’t honestly think we get our fair share here,” he said.

“Dealing with council from a senior point of view they are fantastic and we don’t have any dramas with them, so the reason I have jumped over and pushed the barrier a little bit is that I am sick of hearing the juniors’ whinge that nothing gets done and they talk to the council as much as I do.

Victory lands triumph GREYHOUNDS

By DAVID BRAITHWAITE

VICTORY Chase won the 520 metre grade five final at the Sale greyhounds on Sunday night.

The $31 chance at the tote, trained by Adrian Smit at Longford, won by five lengths from Demolition, trained by Lyn Smith at Nambrok.

Annie Rose came third for Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale.

Zachary, trained by Bill McMahon at Darriman, and Chatterbox Tilly collided approaching the second turn when in front, allowing the other dogs to catch up. Victory Chase avoided the trouble to race clear.

The win capped off a successful weekend in Sale for Smit, who also trained two winners at the track on Friday night.

The night began with Up The Dale, trained by John Lindrea at Stratford, winning the first heat of the 440m maiden series.

Up The Dale just claimed a maiden victory in her 12th start ahead of favourite Dundee Hornet.

Desley, trained by Jenny Gill at Darriman, wasn’t far behind the pair, placing third, enough to advance to next Sunday night’s final.

Dogs trained by Geoff Scott-Smith at Pakenham South, Dundee Reactor and Dundee Cotton, won the other two heats. Crossfire, for Gill, and Bomber’s Power, trained by Geoff Green at Woodside, qualified for the final after finishing second and third respectively in the second heat.

Aussie Legend, trained by Leslie Hughes at Giffard, won race four, a 440m grade seven, by two lengths from Scooter Boots, trained by Cheryl Morris at Briagolong.

Race eight, a 440m free for all, was a two-dog battle between Omega Dodge, trained by Barry Harper at Seaspray, and Suspense Rules, trained in Yarram by Brian Alford. The former got away in the home straight to win by three lengths.

Claydon finished third for McMahon.

Enabler continued his good form by winning race nine, a 440m restricted win event. The dog, trained by Robert Bean at Tinamba, has two wins and a second placing from his previous three starts.

Queen Kathleen finished second for Dawn

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Johnston at Boisdale, while Madalia Pixie, trained

by Kathleen Fogarty at Heyfield, came third.

Mac Rooster, trained by Ronald Winter at Denison, was in the race 11 440m grade five too, finishing two lengths clear of Four Aces, trained

by Hughes. Dr Luna came third for McMahon.

The race 12 440m grade five was won by Bomber’s Wonder, trained by Green. In second place was favourite Patience Pays, trained by Smit, who was coming off a win in Sale on Friday night.

King Of All, trained by Greg Doyle at Mulgrave, won race five, a 520m restricted race, a length ahead of Dr Neeki, trained by McMahon.

Another McMahon runner, Dr Lysandra was leading, but was forced wide by Aztec Blaze, who was later suspended from racing in Sale for 28 days for marring.

SMIT had two winners during Friday night’s Sale meeting.

Double On Ice brought up her first win in her 10th start, taking out the race two 440m maiden by seven lengths.

Smit’s night ended on a high, with Patience Pays, coming off back-to-back third placings, winning the final event, a 440m grade five.

Earn The Answers, trained by Nambrok’s Smith, won a 520m heat of the Sale to Sandown Series by seven lengths following a quick start.

The other heats were won by Zero Cool, trained

by Michelle Nolan at Devon Meadows, and Made Me Blind, who claimed a fifth consecutive victory for John Paraskevas at Pearcedale.

The final will be held at Sandown Park on Saturday night.

Following a win in Cranbourne last start, Grayden, trained by Gill, won race three, a 440m mixed grade six and seven.

In race eight, a 440m mixed grade four and five, Zipping Sense, trained by Alford, backed up victory at the same track the Sunday prior by sprinting clear early to win by two lengths.

Omega Sierra, trained by Harper, led all the way to win race nine, a 440m restricted win event, by two lengths from Nathan Ryder, trained by Johnston.

“Obviously it all comes down to the money that is available and obviously there is no money in Churchill – if you walk around this oval versus going over to the Catterick Crescent or West End the difference is astounding and all we want is a fair playing field so the kids have somewhere to play their home games and the canteen can make a dollar.”

Latrobe City South Ward councillor Melissa Ferguson said she is doing all can to advocate for much needed upgrades to Gaskin Park.

“Since my campaign period started I have been advocating for much needed upgrades to the junior ground and change rooms, I am greatly confirmed about the future of junior football in Churchill if this is not addressed and I feel that our local children deserve an equal opportunity,” Cr Ferguson said.

“Although I am pleased it has reached priority 2 on the list and I have put it on the list to be looked at to begin with, it really needs to be seriously considered before we lose sport in Churchill.”

Latrobe City Council is aware of the challenges that currently face the junior facility at Gaskin Park and are in communication with it’s user groups.

Sale journey for Moe trainers

HORSE RACING

MOE trainers will make the trek up the Princes Highway for today’s Sale meeting.

Michael Templeton saddles up Art Thief in the opening event, the Ladbroke It Maiden Plate (2246m).

A five-year-old son of Lucas Cranach, best known for running third behind Dunaden in the 2011 Melbourne Cup, Art Thief has been unplaced in his nine career runs to date.

Handball, who has been runner-up in his past two starts, looks well placed in this event.

Ima Dozer is one of the genuine contenders in the Ladbrokes Switch Maiden Plate (1746m).

The four-year-old has been a model of consistency for trainer Christine Sexton, finishing runner-up in his past three starts at Sale, Moe and Bairnsdale.

Teo Nugent stays in the saddle, having partnered Ima Dozer last start when he was beaten a length and a half by the promising I’m A Bronco.

Changing Tracks will relish a drop back in trip and class for the Ladbrokes Cash In Benchmark 64 Handicap (1429m).

The six-year-old mare prepared by Team Templeton finished down the track in her most recent appearance at Moonee Valley, but looks well-placed to make her presence felt here. Jason Maskiell takes the ride.

Knitting flies the flag for trainer Allison Bennett in the Ladbrokes Benchmark 58 Handicap (1113m) to round out the eightevent card.

The former Tasmanian mare rarely runs a poor race and did run a slashing second to Button Express in Benchmark 70 company when she last raced at Sale in May. Mikaela Lawrence, who has built a great affinity with the daughter of Hard Spun, stays in the saddle, although Knitting will need a touch of luck if she is to overcome a wide alley.

The Ray and Doris Ellis Hill Run ATHLETICS

By BARRY HIGGINS

WHEN Newborough resident Ray Ellis ran 168 kilometres non-stop in 24 hours around the Coburg athletics track in 1988 he was already thirty or more years older than the average Traralgon Harrier.

Years later and still a Harrier, he did not imagine the club he and his wife Doris served so well would name a race in their honour.

But a new event appeared on the annual road race calendar in 2004 when the inaugural Ray and Doris Ellis Hill Run was contested through the Wirilda Environment Park.

The eponymous 16km and 8km races were introduced to recognize Ray and Doris, both club life members.

When the dreaded Virus struck again, and then again, over the past eighteen months, causing repeated statewide lockdowns, the significant Traralgon Harriers annual event that was close to the heart of many members was put on hold.

Traralgon Harriers president Phill Mayer said, “Hopefully the Ray and Doris Run will re-emerge later this month after a two year hiatus. This year will see both courses a few kilometres longer, but safer for the runners and more picturesque”.

Historically, the events were originally the local 16km Road Championship and an 8km support race, conducted by the Morwell Athletics Club.

In 1976, the runs were re-named the Malcolm Hill Championships, in memory of a talented young Morwell Club athlete who died in a car accident.

Many Harriers ran the events, with some over the years finishing in first place. The course later partly followed along the main Tyers-Walhalla Road and was becoming a safety problem.

In the early 2000s the Morwell Athletic Club amalgamated with the Warragul Athletics Club and the final Mal Hill event was run in 2002.

After a gap in 2003, Harrier elder statesman Bruce Salisbury inspired the twin events to be reborn with a new name, under the auspices of the Harriers.

Bruce said, “Ray and Doris were both tough competitors in their day, and I decided to find a challenging course that reflected their tenacity”.

Doris and Ray both ran marathons aged in their mid to late-50s, as well as numerous other Harrier events into their 70s and beyond. When Ray did his 100 miles-plus run (168km) to qualify as a “Centurion” he was then in his late 50s.

Bruce selected the Wirilda Park course, known to many Harriers and local bushwalking clubs as a delightful but demanding environment, with its steep hilly terrain that overlooks the Valley and is bordered by the Tyers River. It was accurately named the Ray and Doris Hill Run. Ian Twite said, “Ray was a tough and feared competitor and this course was certainly every bit of that.”

Both the 8km and 16km events began at the Wirilda Park barbecue and picnic area, with the 8km run following a steep uphill, then downhill, out-and-back course. The demanding 16km course looped around the perimeter of the park and followed the Pipeline Track back to the picnic area.

Since its first running in 2004 the “Ray and Doris Run” has produced some interesting and inspiring results.

The event soon became a family affair, across both distances.

In 2009, the McShane family travelled from Bairnsdale to take part.

In the 16km slog Steven McShane, the reigning Under-18 Australian Mountain Running champion, was first, ahead of his father, Frank, who was second outright. Steven’s sister Charlotte was the women’s winner.

Fun and friendship: Ray and Doris, centre front, with Harrier friends after the 2005 Wirilda Hill Run. Back row: Anna Cardillo, Paula Pettingill, Georgia Shaw, Ian Heafield, Dan Kirby, Ian Twite, Richard Comber, Shinichi Taniguchi, Peter Grixti, Bruce Salisbury. Front row: Leanne Keating, Andrea Henderson, Doris and Ray, Pauline Lindsay, John Jervis. photographs supplied

A Centurion: Harriers president Carol Summersgill presented Ray with his Australian Ultra Runners 100 Club polo top in 2005.

The versatile Charlotte went on to hold a number of World Triathlon Championship titles. Preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Virus and subsequent injury problems ruled Charlotte out of the postponed Games.

The same year in the parallel 8km event Peta Mullens was the women’s winner, ahead of her parents Leanne and Russell and her brother Matthew.

After winning the Victorian 50km Track Championship as a junior Harrier, and gaining the National Under-18 Mountain Running Championship, Peta became a successful BMX and Road Race cyclist, competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in the mountain bike team.

Kylie Murray achieved a three-win streak in 2011- 13.

Former Harrier Kathryn Ewells is also a

multi-winner of the 16km run and like the versatile Peta Mullens was an Australian Mountain Racing Champion - and an Orienteering Champion.

She was most recently a member of Team Gippsland Adventure, captained by her husband and current Harrier Rob Preston, that placed third of the 66 teams that contested the 2019 Eco-Challenge Fiji adventure race that streamed on Amazon last year.

Long-time Harrier Molly Irvine won the demanding 16km hill run in 2015 that proved to be excellent conditioning leading up to her selection in the Australian team for the world triathlon championships in 2018.

Many other Harrier women and yes - even men have run and won either hill event. Many more run for enjoyment and for the satisfaction of finishing, but mainly to offer their affection and acclaim to Doris and Ray. Sadly Doris passed away in January 2016.

Many Harriers paid their respects at her farewell service.

Earlier this year Harrier members joined Ray and his family at a luncheon to celebrate Ray’s 90th birthday.

A small piece of history was recently changed when, after fifty years, the distances for the ‘Ray and Doris Run’ were increased, to 22km and 10km.

And after 18 years of its existence the participants will this year follow different courses that provide added safety and a taste of trail running – a fast growing class of running.

Both events head north along the Pipeline Track before looping around and returning down the Wirilda Walking Track that winds its way along the banks of the Tyers River back to the picnic area. And, with fingers crossed, all are looking forward to this year’s event.

A bonus is the morning tea with hot drinks at the barbecue area after the run.

The Ray and Doris Ellis Wirilda Hill Run is set to be held on Sunday, August 22.

See the Harriers’ Facebook page for details.

Local soccer action set to resume this weekend SOCCER LVSL

By LAURIE WILLIAMS

FOR the second time in three weeks there will be no spectators allowed for the LVSL matches this weekend.

Although some restrictions were lifted the presence of a crowd wasn’t and clubs will be playing in empty stadiums.  FORTUNA (FIFTH) V MOE (TOP) (3PM, SUNDAY)

THE big match of the round will be on Sunday (3pm) when top of the table Moe travel to Crinigan Road to battle with Fortuna who are in fifth position.

Historically Fortuna have a good record over Moe winning 48 to 40 since 1960 and are always hard to beat at home.

Moe have had only one defeat so far and are looking in good position to win the League Championship, but Fortuna are a better team than their fifth position suggests.

Both have a strong attacking line-up, but Moe’s defence has been tough to crack this season.

Keeper Peter Albanese belies his age and has had a stellar season while Fortuna’s Leon Risdon hasn’t made too many errors in his custodian role.

RECORD: Played 114, Fortuna 48, Moe 40, drawn 26.

Last time: Moe 4-0.  FALCONS (SECOND) V EAST GIPPSLAND (11TH) (7PM, SATURDAY)

FALCONS continue their Saturday night specials and will be keen to add points and goal difference to their tally when they host East Gippsland, who have yet to beat Falcons in their nine matches so far.

Falcons’ striker Jamie Pistrin has a chance to cement his place on top of the goal-scoring list with a bagful, but he is far from the only threat in attack for the home side.

RECORD: Played 9, Falcons 9, East Gippsland 0. Last time Falcons 10-1.

 MONASH (SIXTH) V PEGASUS (THIRD) (3PM, SUNDAY)

A BIG chance for Pegasus to strengthen their

position on the ladder, the Horsemen are playing superb soccer and showing the opposition what they can really do when cranked up.

Earlier this year it was expected that Pegasus would have a good season, but not to the extent of being a real challenge to top position and a finals berth.

Monash has seen better seasons and their position doesn’t justify the hard work put in by the players.

Pegasus are going for win number 50 over Monash, but the Wolves can’t be taken too lightly at home.

RECORD: Played 77, Pegasus 49, Monash 16, drawn 12.

Last time Pegasus 3-0.

 CHURCHILL (TENTH) V OLYMPIANS (EIGHTH) (3PM, SUNDAY)

TWO teams who have been disappointing will try to complete the season on a high note.

Olympians are a shadow of their 2019 victorious team, but still have the passion to finish the season with more wins.

Churchill are team building with good form

shown in some matches, but seem overawed by the bigger teams in the comp.

They will be competitive against Olympians and given the breaks could cause a surprise, but Olympians should edge out a winner at the finish.

RECORD: Played 83, Olympians 41, Churchill 33, drawn 9. Last time: Olympians 2-1.  TRARALGON CITY (SEVENTH) V NEWBOROUGH/YALLOURN (FOURTH) (3PM SUNDAY)

A BIG test awaits for Newborough/Yallourn as Traralgon City are a tough contest at home.

Newborough/Yallourn need to keep winning to keep the pressure on the teams above them and they want to repeat their 2019 effort when winning the league.

They are expected to pack too much quality for a Traralgon City side which continues to mix its form.

RECORD: Played 42, Traralgon City 18, Newborough/ Yallourn 16, drawn 8. Last time: Newborough/Yallourn 5-0.

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Represent: Traralgon’s Shannon McCurley competed for Ireland at the Tokyo Olympics. photograph supplied

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Extensive: The names of all players to have represented Morwell Cricket Club at First XI level have been allocated cap numbers.

photograph mark smith

Every Tiger has a number CRICKET

MORWELL Cricket Club has put together a book with the scorecards of all 73 premierships it has won over its 142-year history.

In addition, the club now also has player cap numbers of all 953 players to have played in the first XI for Morwell from 1879 onwards.

Cap number one belongs to Andrew Gay, whose family owned a drapery shop on Commercial Road at the old Keyhole shop location (now Wisemans

Lawyers), and after whose family Gay Street is named after.

Cap number 953 is Sam Marks who played one game last season.

This upcoming cricket season also marks 100 years since Morwell won its last premiership in the Traralgon and District Cricket Association.

After season 1921-22 the club was “snubbed” as it was reported at the time, with Toongabbie coming into the competition at Morwell’s expense (to join Traralgon, Traralgon Railways and Rosedale

cricket clubs who made up the TDCA at the time).

Season 2021-22 also marks the 140th anniversary of what would have to be Gippsland’s longest held grudge.

In season 1881-82, Sale Cricket Club was meant to travel by train to Morwell to play, however never showed up, claiming that it was raining in Sale.

However it was fine in Morwell, who sent Sale Cricket Club a telegram to say they would never play them again - and they never have.

Grants available for cricket clubs CRICKET

THE state government is backing community cricket with more grants to develop and upgrade cricket facilities across Victoria.

Community Sport Minister Ros Spence recently announced applications are now open for the third round of the government’s $13.5 million Community Cricket Program.

This round of the program delivers $1.4 million for clubs and councils to develop or redevelop local cricket infrastructure, from training nets through to female friendly and accessible changerooms.

A cricket club in Gippsland has already benefited, with the program enabling a new three lane net training facility at AJ Freeman Reserve in Paynesville.

By helping clubs modernise their facilities, communities have the opportunity to cater for even more people keen to get involved in sports like cricket.

The community cricket program is part of the state government’s investment of more than $1.1 billion in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.

Since 2019, the Community Cricket Program

Saints stun Swans to stay alive FOOTBALL AFL

ST Kilda’s finals hopes might not be dead and buried after all.

The Saints breathed life into their stopstart season with an impressive 29-point win against Sydney at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.

Valley pair Tim Membrey and Leo Connolly played important roles in the 14.9 (93) to 10.4 (64) success.

Membrey again impressed, finishing the game with 15 possessions (10 kicks, five handballs), six marks, four tackles and two goals.

Former Richmond player Jack Higgins booted a game-high four goals and Dean Kent impressed with three as St Kilda snapped a three-match losing streak.

Connolly gathered 10 touches (seven kicks, three handballs) and laid a tackle.

The result lifts St Kilda to a 9-11 win-loss record and two points adrift of the eighthplaced GWS Giants.

Morwell’s Ben Ainsworth featured as Gold Coast defeated Carlton by 19 points at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Suns powered home late to seal a 11.10 (76) to 8.9 (57) success.

Ainsworth was his typical busy self, finishing the game with 20 possessions (15 kicks, five handballs), 10 marks, two tackles and one behind.

Former Moe player Sam Flanders was omitted from the side for the clash.

The win was the seventh of the season for the Gold Coast.

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has invested more than $2.8 million in 30 cricket infrastructure projects across Victoria.

Spence encouraged eligible clubs to apply.

“With more and more young Victorians keen to get involved in cricket we’re getting on with helping clubs and councils build the facilities they need,” she said.

“It’s a winner on many levels, including for clubs in their ability to attract new players and volunteers to get involvedand enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.”

For more information about the program, visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding.

McCurley competes at her second Olympics

OLYMPICS

NOT all of the Latrobe Valley’s Olympic talents are representing Australia.

Traralgon cyclist Shannon McCurley featured at the Tokyo Games for Ireland.

Born in Australia, McCurley’s mum hails from the Irish capital of Dublin and her dad from Belfast in Northern Ireland.

The 29-year-old competed in the Madison, which made a return to the Olympics for the first time since Beijing in 2008.

The Madison is a relay race in track cycling and one of the best spectacles on the velodrome.

McCurley rode with Emily Kay and finished in 13th place in the race won by Great Britain.

The duo’s hopes of success were dealt a blow when McCurley was involved in a crash with the Italian team during the early stages of the 30km event.

“Today was really, really tough and obviously we suffered a heavy crash early on, which kind of pushed us into the red and made the race really difficult for us,” Kay said.

“It’s really disappointing because it’s definitely not what we’ve worked for, or what we’re capable of, and we didn’t really get the chance to show that today.

“We fought to the end and gave it everything we could with the cards we were dealt.”

McCurley became Ireland’s first female Olympic track cyclist at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, finishing 21st in the Keirin sprint.

Moe trainers enjoy success

HORSE RACING

By GREGOR MACTAGGART

MOE trainers made their presence felt in the winner’s circle at Bairnsdale on Saturday.

The meeting was transferred from Moe after the club hosted the transferred Cranbourne program on Wednesday.

Stable star Joltin’ Joe got the ball rolling for the training partnership of Paul and Tracey Templeton.

The four-year-old son of Stryker powered home impressively for a thrilling success in the $25,000 Patties Foods Rating 58 Handicap (1200m).

Jockey Jason Maskiell timed his run to absolute perfection aboard Joltin’ Joe ($4.20), who was third last at the 400m, but charged to the line to defeat Toorak Playboy by a nose in a head-bobbing finish.

It was an impressive performance to start

this campaign and the second straight win for Joltin’ Joe who broke his maiden status at Cranbourne over 1300m on April 16, the last start of his previous preparation.

Fellow Moe trainer Allison Bennett won the last race on the program with Langworthy.

The five-year-old son of Sacred Falls is a recent arrival into the stable, having kickstarted his career with Mike Moroney.

He was moved on from the Moroney stable after one win in six starts, but this victory in his third appearance since joining the Bennett team illustrates that he could prove a horse to follow.

Langworthy ($13 into $11) showed great tenacity during the concluding stages after racing handy throughout to deny Alterno by a nose in a driving finish to the Dyson Group Rating 58 Handicap (1600m).

He was ridden to victory by jockey Thomas Stockdale.

Sporting stars all year round BELIEVE it or not, there is less than 10 weeks until the start of the new cricket season.

For most kids growing up there was only two sports you played - football in winter and cricket in summer.

That line of thinking has continued throughout the generations, with countless footballers swapping their boots for spikes once the season is over.

With this in mind, the Four Quarters team thought it would take a look at some local players who have excelled in both sports.

For this list, we have determined that a player cannot be considered better at one sport over the other.

On another note, doesn’t the cricket season just seem to creep up on you every year?

2. Rohan Diamond.

AS soon as the last game of footy is played it is generally straight into cricket for Rohan Diamond.

With a surname fully entrenched in the Rosedale community, Diamond has put together countless deeds of brilliance in the North Gippsland Football-Netball League and Sale-Maffra Cricket Association.

Diamond won the NGFNL senior best and fairest in 2013, and has consistently been among the Blues’ most prolific ball winners over the years.

Express reporters Zac Standish and Liam Durkin run the rule over the past week in footy ZS: Footy is back … maybe.

LD: Depending on what league you are in but I would say for those leagues that can play they will be doing everything they can to get onto the park.

ZS: Where it gets tricky is the crossover with metro Melbourne.

LD: West Gippsland and Ellinbank overlap with metro clubs and have both already said they won’t be playing this weekend.

ZS: Ellinbank are holding an emergency meeting tonight actually to discuss whether or not to play their last home-and-away round.

LD: It’s shaping to be a mad scramble to get a home-and-away season that is fair and equitable completed and then having a finals series that doesn’t become a Mickey Mouse situation.

1. Jake Best.

WHEN you’ve captained a first grade team at Victorian Premier Cricket level and played seniors for a VFL team, it’s fair to say you go alright at cricket and footy.

Current Traralgon senior playing-coach Jake Best has done just that, with his career in both codes netting him no shortage of accolades along the journey.

In summers past he played in the firsts at Casey-South Melbourne, and did likewise for Casey Scorpions in the VFL come winter.

The early months of 2013 required Best to juggle commitments from the two sports.

He who would train with the Scorpions on Wednesdays and sometimes Fridays and go to cricket training on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Amazingly, despite a limited preseason, he ended the 2013 VFL season second only to current GWS player Jesse Hogan as the Scorpions leading goal-kicker after netting 30 majors from 20 games.

Goals have become something Best has kicked a lot of in his football career.

In 2012 he slotted 78 for Leongatha and led the Gippsland League three years later when he kicked 91 for the Parrots.

Throw in 182 goals in four seasons for Vermont in the very high standard Eastern Football League and 30 goals in 10 games this season for Traralgon, and it is little wonder he was named up forward in Casey Scorpions’ team of the decade in 2016.

If goals are a currency to Best during football season, runs are the same in cricket. As a patient and determined right hander, he hit three centuries and six half-tons during his time with Casey-South Melbourne.

After premier cricket he moved to the Ferntree Gully Association where the runs continued to wield from his blade with another six Division One centuries in three seasons.

He also represented Victoria Country and last season turned out in a few games for Ex Students in the Traralgon and District Cricket Association.

On the ball

Changing seasons: North Gippsland Football-Netball League best and fairest winner Rohan Diamond has performed well in football and cricket for many seasons. photograph gippsland times A Rosedale boy through and through, Diamond celebrated his 100th first grade game in fine style, notching an unbeaten 102 in season 2018-19.

While one can only imagine the offers he has been given to leave Rosedale, rewards for loyalty to the town in both sports have come by way of a senior premiership in 2015, which was backed up just a few months later with a first grade cricket flag.

The cricket premiership was of particular note, as RosedaleKilmany broke a 29-year drought.

In that particular game the Warriors were 6-33 in pursuit of Bundalaguah’s 155, but managed to pull it out of the bag.

3. Stuart Anderson.

Assassin with the seam: After winning a premiership in the AFL with North Melbourne, Stuart Anderson has been making life difficult for batsman in local cricket.

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This consistency has seen him gain selection in the NGFNL team of the year in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2018.

The consistency has continued as the season changes, with Diamond usually the go-to man for RosedaleKilmany Cricket Club.

A top order batsman, Diamond has shouldered a lot of responsibility for the Warriors chances in summer, and to most in SMCA circles whenever they play Rosedale-Kilmany they are vary of two players: Diamond and Brad Scott.

In classic village cricket fashion, Diamond has not only been a mainstay in the top four, but also bowled many overs and even donned the wicketkeeping gloves when required.

He has scored two first grade centuries to date, to go with 16 half-centuries.

There has also been no shortage of appearances at senior country week in the top provincial grade, as well as representative matches in the Gippsland Cricket League for the SMCA.

WHILE statistics don’t tell you everything, they tell you more than enough to validate that Stuart Anderson was a gun at football and is still a gun at cricket.

The Sale-born Anderson played 70 AFL games for North Melbourne and Fremantle, winning a premiership with the Kangaroos in 1996.

He played 21 first grade games for the Melbourne Cricket Club in the 1990s, and has continued to dominate the local scene ever since returning to Gippsland.

Although only three years shy of turning 50, Anderson is still terrorising players in club first grade competitions as a genuine all-rounder.

At an age where most cricketers are playing in the lower grades to help the next generation, Anderson is showing them how it is done in the first picked team at Collegians Cricket Club in Sale.

A deadly accurate seam bowler and smart middle order bat, Anderson’s numbers are genuinely mesmeric.

He has taken five wickets in an innings 22 times for College, to go with 10 wickets in a match on three occasions.

Not to outdone, he literally single-handedly bowled out the entire Rosedale-Kilmany team in a match in 2011-12 on his way to figures of 10-15.

In representative cricket he has been equally devastating, highlighted by an insane spell of 5-8 in the Gippsland Cricket League final of 2005-06.

With the bat he has made nine first grade centuries for Collegians, and not surprisingly, his services

have been sought in the Latrobe Valley.

Gormandale got a tremendous return from Anderson in his one season there in 2013-14, as he guided the Tigers to the TDCA premiership courtesy of a knock of 127 in the grand final.

That season, Anderson made over 500 runs and took over 40 wickets in the yellow and black.

4. Adrian Burgiel.

IN terms of presence there would be few that have rivalled Adrian Burgiel on a football or cricket field.

Like Best, Burgiel has kicked plenty of goals and scored plenty of runs - although the word ‘plenty’ is even downplaying things.

The words formidable and even freakish are probably more accurate to describe how Burgiel has gone about his business either in front of goal or out in the middle.

Playing for Maffra in the Gippsland League, and for some reason wearing the number 77 guernsey, his record stands at over 600 senior goals.

While that is remarkable in itself, to think over 100 of those goals have come in finals, and 29 in one finals series alone (2007) is truly extraordinary.

Come summer, bowlers in Gippsland have been plundered to all parts of the ground by the blade of Burgiel.

He has 20 first grade centuries across stints at Maffra, Gormandale, Bundalaguah and Collegians, but like his goalkicking, that only tells half the story.

Some of those centuries have been ‘big centuries’, with one even a double.

His best effort is 265 not out for Maffra in season 2008-09, followed by innings’ of 192 (for Maffra) and 174 not out in a team total of 257 against the might of Ex Students.

Perhaps the most astonishing aspect about Burgiel’s sporting career is not what he did do but what he didn’t do.

Bizarrely, he was drafted to Richmond in 2000 without ever playing for Gippsland Power.

Even more confusing considering the amount of goals he ended up kicking for Maffra is the fact he never managed a senior game with Richmond.

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ZS: Speaking of finals there will be some in Gippsland this weekend.

LD: The Omeo and District league finals get underway up in the mountains.

ZS: It’s Omeo-Benambra taking on Bruthen in the first semi.

LD: I’ve always wanted to go and watch a game out there just to see what it is like. No reserves, no boundary umpires, 16 a-side, it must be a whole different world.

ZS: Closer to home we will hopefully see the Gippsland League and Mid Gippsland teams in action.

LD: Time is the second biggest enemy behind the virus. Both leagues still need to complete a home-and-away season where everyone has played each other once.

ZS: The waiting game continues for North Gippy until finals start next week.

LD: I think we’ve covered all leagues in Gippsland.

ZS: So to summarise, no North Gippy, Ellinbank or West Gippsland this weekend.

LD: And all going well there will be footy in the Gippsland League and Mid Gippsland.

East Gippsland could theoretically go straight to finals because the top four is set - there is a three game gap between four and five.

ZS: Just unfortunate no spectators will be there to enjoy it.

LD: If Van Morrison played footy he would love no spectators. He rather infamously does entire shows with his back to the audience.

ZS: I noticed some clubs are already advertising coaches preparing for 2022.

LD: Tarwin and Gormandale are both looking for new senior coaches.

ZS: There is surely no harder job in footy than coaching.

LD: I once heard Garry Lyon say ‘if you are 99.95 per cent sure you want to coach - you are not sure enough’. I think that is pretty well spot on.

ZS: There is of course that famous saying as well.

LD: There are only two types of coaches - ones that have been sacked and ones that will be sacked. Even the greatest coach of the modern era in Clarko fell victim to it.

ZS: Unlike that debacle let’s hope there are no more hiccups for the rest of the footy season.

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Aoife reflects on Olympic experience

OLYMPICS JUDO

By ZAC STANDISH

TRARALGON local Aoife Coughlan recently lived out every young athlete’s dream, taking to the Judo mat to compete in the 70kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

One-of-three Australian Judoka’s to make the trip over to Japan as part of the Olympic team, Coughlan rubbed shoulders with the best athletes international sport has to offer in what can only be described as a whirl-wind week for the 25-year old.

After making it to the Round of 16, registering one win and one loss, she now finds herself back on Australian soil completing the final days of her hotel quarantine in Melbourne before reuniting with her friends and family.

Speaking with The Express, Coughlan detailed the lead up to her competition day and the sense of pride she experienced stepping up to the illustrious Olympic mat.

“I obviously had some nerves (waking up on that morning) because it was the biggest competition of my career so far, but surprisingly it wasn’t as nerve racking as I thought it might be and funnily enough I was very calm heading to the arena for the competition,” Coughlan said.

“I was a little bit nervous being in the village around all these great athletes, but once I was in the Judo venue I felt that sense of comfort as it was my sport and what I love doing so from that point on I wasn’t too nervous but more excited. “(Walking up to the mat for the first time) was pretty surreal, normally in Judo you just walk out and step onto the mat but at the Olympics they build a platform up so you are stepping up and on, so that was definitely a bit different but also very exciting and I was so proud to be representing Australia at the Olympics.”

Facing Kiribatian judoka Kinaua Biribo in the first round, Coughlan would easily account for the world 177 before unfortunately falling to highly touted German competitor Giovanna Scoccimarro.

She recalled how she felt both fights went and what it was that ultimately brought about her undoing.

“The first fight was mostly about following the process and getting my feet on the mat and under me and into the competition day and I was happy with how it went and how I processed all of that,” she said.

“Then moving onto the second fight and the first few exchanges were good, I was in a good position and controlling it, but she (Giovanna) was a bit more aggressive to start with then we were expecting and then the exchange where I ended up getting thrown I made a mistake tactically stepping the wrong way – that enabled her to explode into the throw and she caught me fair and square.”

Reflecting back on her Round of 16 exit, Coughlan explained the range of emotions she has been living through for the past two weeks.

“Initially I was pretty shattered with how it went and now that I have had some time to look over it and assess it I am still very disappointed with how it ended up finishing for me, it is not how you want your Olympics to go,” she said.

“But I look back over the past six months since we restarted competition and I am very proud of

Solid start: Traralgon’s Aoife Coughlan easily accounts for Kinaua Biribo in her first Olympic Judo bout. what I have done, the Olympics was a bad day for me but it was only one bad day in a sea of really good days and at the end of the day this experience has made me hungrier for the next one.”

Away from the mat, the Olympics offered up many other incredible experiences, including being part of the opening ceremony with the rest of the Australian team.

She recalled the iconic event and a conversation she had with one of Australia’s most decorated athletes.

“It (the opening ceremony) was very cool and definitely a highlight, it was a little bit different to how you would usually expect it having no crowds, but it was still a great experience and watching Cate Campbell and Patty Mills carry the flag out is something I am very grateful for,” she said.

“While we were waiting around I got to have a

chat with a few of the other Aussies which was great, I had a really great conversation with Jess Fox, she is a lovely woman, a great athlete and was very friendly to the debut athletes so it was great to lean on her experiences.”

A key point of interest for all Olympic fans, she also detailed what life was like living in the coveted village.

“We all had apartments and rooms within the apartments so I had five other girls with me including my teammate Katharina (Haecker) as well as the two beach volleyball girls who got silver and it was fantastic to pick their brains, as well as the three BMX girls who were also fantastic,” she said.

“You are pretty well stuck to your own country’s tower, and with the COVID there wasn’t a lot of mingling with other countries – but all of the

photograph australian olympic committee

Aussies were super friendly and it was very easy to stop and have a quick chat with them, and being around so many elite athletes was very surreal.”

Looking back on her time in Tokyo, she pinpointed two moments that stood out as the highlights of the week.

“When I got my uniform when I first arrived and trying it on was very exciting and was something I will probably remember for a long time putting on that Australian Olympic kit and it suddenly being very real,” she said.

“Then just stepping onto the Olympic mat for the first time was incredible and even though it wasn’t the competition I wanted, it will always have a special place in my heart as it was my debut and I am very proud to have been part of the Olympic team.”

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Another successful season for Team Gelagotis RACING

By LIAM DURKIN

IT was another successful season for Moe-based Peter Gelagotis Racing.

The season, which officially closed on July 31, netted Team PGR 32 winners and more than $1.2 million in prizemoney.

Reflecting on the last 12 months, Peter Gelagotis Racing general manager and assistant trainer Manny Gelagotis described it as a “good, solid season”.

“We were very happy with the figures and the output of the horses we’ve got in the stable,” he said.

“We finished in the top 30 in Victoria which is really good. Our volume of horses, last three or four years we’ve lost five or six big ticket genuine group horses and they are hard to replace but overall very consistent season and looking forward to the new season.”

Highlights came through a variety of runners, in particular Irish import Long Arm, who Gelagotis said was a horse for the future.

“Long Arm is exciting, he’s laid a good footprint for himself, third in the Adelaide Cup and a couple of big wins in Melbourne,” he said.

“Very sad to lose Captain Spud, he was a very good horse so being sold to Hong Kong we’re hoping he’ll go over there and be a very good horse but he’s a big loss to the stable, we had big aspirations for him.”

As well as the horses, Gelagotis pointed to other

areas of racing such as jockeys securing their first win and continuing to fly the flag for Moe as other highpoints.

“Tianni Chapman our apprentice coming through and having a great start to her career has been a really good personal thing for us,” he said.

“Believing in her talent for a couple of years and grooming her to get to this point has been good and I’ve really enjoyed her progression and hopefully she can build a good career for herself.

“We are always happy because we feel that we represent a little bit of the region and the success now has become pretty big and the stable has got a really important brand and it is just good that we are doing well and there seems to be a bit of a buy-in from a lot of people from the place and it is great for Moe. “There is a lot of real strong success in the sporting arena coming out of Moe in recent times from the AFL, Olympic Games, horse racing, there is a lot going on … it is terrific.”

The stable has also supported a number of community initiatives and groups in the last 12 months, including the running of Margaret’s Banter, which brought some high profile names including Craig Hutchison, Campbell Brown and Liam Pickering to the Moe Racing Club.

“Margaret’s famous and the Gippsland connection and friendship with Craig Hutchison and SEN dabbling into the area with their station I think is very important,” Gelagotis said.

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“The racing club has really got its feet back on the ground, the investment in the track has been critical, the CEO Shane Berry is terrific.

“We recently supported and helped out the Buchan Pony Club, they needed support so we got industry participants and rallied and we managed to raise and donate 15 vests for the kids; that was great that we could put that together.”

With the new season already underway, Gelagotis said the stable would be looking to put together another strong showing.

“The coach is happy and he’s got a good team and we’ve started the new season really well,” he said.

“Overall the staff and all the people behind the scenes are working really hard now that the operation is fully back in Moe, it is good to be back with all the team together at the one base.

“It’s exciting times, we’ve got some really good horses heading into the new season and hopefully we can continue on.

“Thankfully racing can continue and we’re very grateful that we can do what we do and we’ll continue to do that and hopefully we can keep our name up there.

“It has been a long premiership run for the stable and we pride ourselves on that. We like to win and we like to really challenge ourselves and without the staff behind the scenes and everyone working hard we wouldn’t achieve these results.

“It is always evolving, every year you have to try and find a good horse.”

SNAPSHOT TEAM GELAGOTIS 2020-21 SEASON WINNERS: 32 (six at Moe, three at Sale and Kilmore, two at Cranbourne, Caulfield, Pakenham, Ballarat and Werribee, one at Sandown-Hillside, Geelong, Bairnsdale, Bendigo, Flemington, Pakenham Synthetic, Ballarat Synthetic, Morphettville Parks, Tatura and Warracknabeal).

PLACINGS: 42.

RUNNERS: 238 PRIZEMONEY WON: $1,292,940.

STAR PERFORMERS: Long Arm (won $191,750 in five starts, including two wins and a third in the Adelaide Cup), Captain Spud (won $125,200 in seven starts, including three wins before heading to Hong Kong) and The Great One (three wins).

Mid Gippy on, but Gippsland a mystery FOOTBALL/NETBALL

By LIAM DURKIN

THE sharpest double-edged sword imaginable was drawn in the face of local football and netball during the week, as leagues and clubs faced the decision on whether or not to play after lockdown was lifted in regional Victoria on Monday.

While games could go ahead, restrictions surrounding crowds and travel limitations left leagues and clubs in a quandary.

The Mid Gippsland Football-Netball League bit the bullet and decided it will play this weekend.

With two home-and-away rounds left to ensure all 13 teams have played each other once, the MGFNL declared its penultimate round would go ahead.

Pending no further lockdowns, the league will reassess its position once the last two rounds are completed, but has said it remains committed to finding a premier in its first year as an expanded competition comprising six former Alberton Football-Netball League clubs.

When teams face off against each other this weekend it will have been over a month since the last round was played.

The fixture sees Morwell East and Meeniyan Dumbalk United clash in a must-win game for the Hawks. Yinnar and Fish Creek will meet in what could well be match of the round, while top side Hill End host Tarwin. Other matches have Boolarra pitted against Foster and Mirboo North taking on Toora.

Newborough, which has the bye in the last round and is out of finals contention, is facing the dilemma of needing to front up to play one game before ending its season when it plays Stony Creek. It is a similarly bizarre circumstance for Thorpdale, who has the bye this week and will need to somehow find the motivation to get its last game out of the way next week.

The Blues have found themselves in the very

Back on: With time running out to complete the regular season, the Mid Gippsland FootballNetball League will play this weekend.

COVID chaos: Thorpdale coach Ray Pickering has been unable to take training due to travel restrictions.

unique situation of not having its senior coach on deck at training, as Ray Pickering is based in Melbourne and therefore can’t travel.

The decision to play has divided many in the MGFNL community, with proponents for welcoming the chance to get back onto the field and court while those opposed believe going ahead while Melbourne remains in lockdown compromises the season due to the number of players aligned to MGFNL clubs living in metropolitan areas.

Where things get prickly is for clubs who have players identified as local now studying or living in the city but who commute each week to help their home club out.

While a decision to play was probably never going to lend itself to a perfect solution, it should be noted that the majority of clubs agreed on playing this weekend and that the MGFNL has supported clubs to see that the home-and-away season is completed.

At a recent meeting of clubs and the MGFNL board, a motion was carried unanimously that would see the league alleviate some of the financial burden on clubs in the event of no crowds being permitted.

IT HAS not been quite the same for the Gippsland League, which appears highly unlikely of going ahead with senior matches this weekend.

Member clubs have been in constant discussion with the league throughout the week, and while junior games have been given the green light, the fate of open-age fixtures once again hangs on what restrictions are eased and lifted in Melbourne.

For clubs such as Drouin and Warragul the boundary issue with metropolitan Melbourne remains a justifiable reason not to play, as both clubs have a large percentage of local players from towns such as Bunyip which is technically located within a metropolitan shire.

The Gippsland League needs to see one more regular season round completed to ensure all teams have played each other once.

With so many setbacks and delays, logic would suggest as soon as one more home-and-away round is done the league will go straight into finals.

It is hoped by that stage crowds will be allowed back into venues, and players and coaches still in with a chance of playing finals have kept themselves sane in the hope that they will eventually get back onto the field and court - although given the numerous curveballs that have been thrown in the last month, players and coaches are also consigned to the fact the season could well be abandoned.

If ever there was an example of just how much COVID has had an effect on clubs it was surely seen this week when East Gippsland’s Paynesville Football-Netball Club forfeited matches in all grades of football and netball for the rest of the season.

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Other sports capitalise on green light SPORT

By LIAM DURKIN

AS soon as Premier Daniel Andrews uttered the words ‘regional Victoria will be coming out of lockdown at midnight’ on Monday morning, a number of bodies governing local sport started the mad dash to finalise details of how matches to be played this weekend would be carried out.

It was déjà vu for basketball, soccer, baseball, hockey and junior football, who were met with the same set of arrangements as just a fortnight ago when a similar announcement was made by the powers at be in Spring Street.

As per the most recent set of rules, no crowds will be able to attend any game, while players (who must be from regional Victoria) have been told to

virtually - arrive, play and leave. Hockey action will see the Latrobe Valley Hockey Association return for women and juniors.

The Latrobe Valley men’s team won’t be afforded that luxury, as it plays teams based in Melbourne.

Given the number of times the season has gone stop-start, the LVHA will be reviewing its by-laws surrounding finals qualifications in the coming days.

Local basketball sees the Traralgon Amateur Basketball Association (TABA) and Basketball Moe Inc resume their seasons.

All TABA senior and junior programs recommenced on Tuesday night.

The Moe domestic basketball competition for seniors and juniors also resumed on Tuesday.

Golfers wasted no time getting back onto the

fairways, with the car park at Traralgon Golf Club absolutely packed on Tuesday morning.

Traralgon Golf Club chairman Jim Hagart joked that golfers “didn’t muck around” when told they could resume playing.

“Every time we come out of lockdown people just want to get back on the course,” he said.

“Membership boosted considerably through COVID, we picked up a lot of people who couldn’t play football and those sort of organised sports and they’ve continued on.”

The Central Gippsland Junior Football League (CGJFL) will play its final home-and-away round this weekend.

The CGJFL executive met last night to discuss recommendations for what the finals series should look like.

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The Latrobe Valley Express, Thursday, 12 August, 2021 — Page 27

Manny’s anny’s Market M Morwell orwe rwell Manny’s Market M TRARALGON POST OFFICE PLACE 5174 8910

Rindless Bacon

$5.99 kg

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5kg Brushed Potatoes

Pink Lady Apples

99c bag

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Shaved Champagne Ham

$10.99 kg

$18.99 ea

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6pk Millers Chill

6pk Jim Beam & Cola 4.8%

Carlton Draught Slabs

2x6pk UDL Var’s

4pk Ned & Whiskey 6%

$10 ea

$1.89 ea

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Sundowner Apples

Gippsland Porterhouse

$23.99/KG

$1.49 kg

$49 ea

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● 1kg Sausages ● 1kg BBQ Steak (plain or marinated) ● 1kg T-Bone ● 1kg Crumbed Schnitzel ● 1kg Loin Chops ● 2kg Leg of Lamb

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GREAT FUNDRAISING IDEA

Come in store to collect your pie drive form

J&J SEAFOOD

The LARGEST range of the FRESHEST Seafood

WINTER SALE NOW ON!

BACK! WE’RE va riety of

We offer:

EFTPOS AVAILABLE

$65 SAVE $13

$8.99/KG

OUT OF DOUGH MORWELL

PHONE 5174 3234

Kebab’s, Pasta, H.S.Ps and more

1kg Breast Fillets 1kg Chicken Steaks 1kg Chicken Chops 8 Kebabs 1kg Rissoles OR Sausages

$17.99/KG

2.99kg

Come in store to collect your pie drive form

CAMELIA’S KITCHEN

Pork Shoulder Roast

FRESH $ Chicken Wings

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Leaned Diced Blade

CHRIS’ OUT OF LOCKDOWN SPECIAL

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Traditional Rookwurst

$7.99 ea

Phone 5174 8910, 5174 8139 or SMS 0492 417 282

3 for $2

$1.79 kg

49c kg

Packham Pears

Large Hass Avocado

Broccolli

Navel Oranges

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